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Offline Banshee7

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Re: Re: NEW YouTube channel
« Reply #15 on: September 24, 2026, 10:22:44 AM »
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Re: Re: NEW YouTube channel
« Reply #16 on: September 24, 2026, 10:24:47 AM »
Might as well invite YKW back, if we’re going to drop the ball lets go big
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Re: Re: NEW YouTube channel
« Reply #17 on: September 24, 2026, 10:49:18 AM »
Might as well invite YKW back, if we’re going to drop the ball lets go big

Good Idea, I'll join his squad.
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Re: Re: NEW YouTube channel
« Reply #18 on: September 24, 2026, 10:51:10 AM »
Good Idea, I'll join his squad.

Good, I’ll tell you what I think of you directly in voice
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Re: Re: NEW YouTube channel
« Reply #19 on: September 24, 2026, 11:03:34 AM »
You may want to consider doing a video on multiple air combat games or war games. Not a comparison. In fact do what you can to avoid inviting comparison. A video to show what the genre has to offer and how it is alive and well. Work in Aces High when reviewing persistent multiplayer sessions. There are other games that will get you a lot more than 22 views.
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Re: Re: NEW YouTube channel
« Reply #20 on: September 24, 2026, 11:10:07 AM »
Someone who plays one of those other games you are showcasing is more likely to be interested in your opinion if they know you are familiar with what they like.

Off the top of my head you might demonstrate a one on one in modern jets. Then move on to diving into a WWII furball in AH.

If you need someone to go one on one in jets I can help. I might even let you win. ;)
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Re: Re: NEW YouTube channel
« Reply #21 on: September 24, 2026, 11:20:36 AM »
You may want to consider doing a video on multiple air combat games or war games. Not a comparison. In fact do what you can to avoid inviting comparison. A video to show what the genre has to offer and how it is alive and well. Work in Aces High when reviewing persistent multiplayer sessions. There are other games that will get you a lot more than 22 views.

I would find it hard to do a video of all the other games as Im a bit bias and couldnt help comparing everything that the other games are lacking  :)

This last video seems to have hit a nerve and a lot of people are viewing it. Its hard to come up with a topic you think will hit. Some I think are great with good info do almost nothing and others that I just put together not thinking much about have legs and just keep going.

I thought of doing a split screen (quarters) to show the same plane view and track in the 4 top games, but that would only compare graphics, and while I dont think Aces High graphics are horrible they wont hold up against newer games. The heart of Aces High is the depth of game play and the people....well most of them   :devil  in the game. How would you show that? Thats why I try to show attacks, individual, and squad to show whats going on in the game.

Sure my videos arent cinematic master pieces, but Im not looking to entertain as much as Im trying to get people interested in checking out the game.

Someone who plays one of those other games you are showcasing is more likely to be interested in your opinion if they know you are familiar with what they like.

Off the top of my head you might demonstrate a one on one in modern jets. Then move on to diving into a WWII furball in AH.

If you need someone to go one on one in jets I can help. I might even let you win. ;)

Im sure you would win!  LOL! I spent hours flying one jet.... A6 maybe? Just mapping things and getting the feel of flying and landing. Ground targets and helos were not tough to hit, but they dont evade that hard.

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Re: Re: NEW YouTube channel
« Reply #22 on: September 24, 2026, 11:32:32 AM »
Grim Reapers do a lot of popular DCS videos. The did a recent comparison of the jets in DCS, 10 mile race, 50 miles, first to climb to 40k. Surprisingly the F-16 won each. A race in AH would be predictable but could still be interesting and fun especially with multiple people on voice exhibiting the common camaraderie and braggadocio.

You need a hook though to get them in the door. Another more popular game associated in some way not in direct competition.


Of course I'm not an expert in any way. But I see the videos that are popular and I know why I like them. I've made many videos and never scripted, edited, or polished any.  I do get a lot more views than deserved but it is the subject that draws them to look.
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Re: Re: NEW YouTube channel
« Reply #23 on: September 24, 2026, 11:54:05 AM »
I would do a video on the history of organized historical Scenarios in flight sims.

Start with the history and the first scenarios in AW.
Then how they developed in WB.
Then how they have reached their pinnacle of detail and coordination in AH and continue to this day.

Take a scenario example and do an over-the-shoulder documentary from initial conception, design and planning, registration....
Show game-day how people file in and walk-ins are assigned.
Kick-off and launch....
Pick a squad on either side that are ok with their comms being recorded.  Show them working together with other squads on both sides as the conflict reaches it's climax.
Show the after event stats and scoring and reviews.

The goal shouldn't be a cinematic music-vid of the of the flying highlights.  You will always lose that comparison.  It should be an inside access documentary style of a great event like BoB from concept to finish-line.

Then finish up with a survey of the other FS competitors and how close they've been able to match and why they can't from a structural\tools\regularity\experience point of view.

The Events\Scenarios are the best value proposition AH has that isn't matched or beat by the competition.

THAT is what I would lean into hard.  That is your best ptich.

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Re: Re: NEW YouTube channel
« Reply #24 on: September 24, 2026, 11:59:27 AM »
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I enjoy the Grim Reapers what if scenarios.

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Re: Re: NEW YouTube channel
« Reply #25 on: September 24, 2026, 12:03:22 PM »
Shake it off Fugitive, whiners will be whiners, egotist will continue to be egotist and the experts will continue to practice their expertise, I read their comments laugh, and forget about them. I love you videos and think they contribute immensely to the game. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

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Re: Re: NEW YouTube channel
« Reply #26 on: September 24, 2026, 12:50:24 PM »
Well, there aren't enough people here to increase the number of views significantly. If you're happy with 50 views keep doing what you're doing.
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Re: Re: NEW YouTube channel
« Reply #27 on: September 24, 2026, 12:58:27 PM »
Well, there aren't enough people here to increase the number of views significantly. If you're happy with 50 views keep doing what you're doing.

According to the dashboard there is 680 views after 5 days, the "likes" I was hoping to punch up and they have jumped up a bit since this post this morning. Anything that helps get the videos out there.

Shake it off Fugitive, whiners will be whiners, egotist will continue to be egotist and the experts will continue to practice their expertise, I read their comments laugh, and forget about them. I love you videos and think they contribute immensely to the game. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Remember, nothing is impossible to he who does not have to do it.

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Re: Re: NEW YouTube channel
« Reply #28 on: September 24, 2026, 01:02:57 PM »
According to the dashboard there is 680 views after 5 days, the "likes" I was hoping to punch up and they have jumped up a bit since this post this morning. Anything that helps get the videos out there.

Thanks Kenai <S>

Is that more than usual? What changed? There aren't that many people reading this forum. Tags? Subject?
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Re: Re: NEW YouTube channel
« Reply #29 on: September 24, 2026, 01:26:43 PM »
Why do all of the views need to be from people on this forum? I don't think that is how the Youtube algorithm works.
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