Author Topic: Is the real problem a lack of an RR arena? (Read 1143 times)

faminz · « **on:** January 25, 2002, 05:23:44 PM »

For those not from the old AW, RR = relaxed realism and thats where most of the newbies, whiners and 12yr olds were found. There was a noticeable difference between the quality of chat in RR and FR (Full realism). One used to duck back into RR sometimes when the FR was low in numbers but it immediately felt less serious.
Maybe thats what we have with the MA and the CT?
MA is the general 'dump everyone here' type arena and CT is for serious players.
Maybe it just needs rebranding?

I know that some nightsthe inane chatter that goes on in MA just drives me nuts so I want to squelch everyone bar my squad. (is there a way to do that?)

alternatively make the MA less realistic and youll find the serious players will go to the CT before you can say knfe!!!

Wlfgng · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2002, 05:26:31 PM »

Yes. Squelch channel 1 (.squelch)

K West · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2002, 05:40:02 PM »

The lack of RR arenas is not the problem. People lacking self control and behaving the way they do is.

Westy

Raubvogel · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2002, 05:50:40 PM »

A permanent squelch list would sure be nice.

Dago · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2002, 06:56:00 PM »

I think HT should bump the price back up to $30 or even $40 a month, that would drive away most of the jerks and juveniles.

Sadly, the quality of the community has gone down in the last few months, at least online. More swearing, more insulting, too many guys who think they should type everything in CAPS, and those who get wound up if everyone doesnt do what they want them to do.

My thoughts anywayk
dago

Sandman · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2002, 07:05:52 PM »

That's the ticket. Keep AH open only to elitist pigs who think that people with smaller amounts of disposable cash are somehow less civilized.

roadkill.

Molly · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2002, 07:22:22 PM »

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That's the ticket. Keep AH open only to elitist pigs who think that people with smaller amounts of disposable cash are somehow less civilized.

roadkill.

I agree.

recklis · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2002, 07:31:34 PM »

so wait...
Let me see if I understand...
If im good at a flight simulator, then I dont talk trash.....
but if am not that good that means I must talk trash....

Sounds to me your not talking under consideration the following scientific equation.

Warping +afk pee break kill + Beer * MORE PEOPLE= More Whining. ~reguardless of skill.

brady · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2002, 07:39:21 PM »

In general I pay virtualy no atention to what goes on chanel 1, I read only the green and the other country orenated chanels and the White, I simply dont have time to waste on all that drible on chanel 1.

I realy dont think that the CT and MA are any different in this regard it is simply a mater of numbers, the more people you have in an areana the more likely you will have somwone who is going to produce this stuff you complaine about.

Dago · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2002, 08:11:54 PM »

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roadkill.

Thanks, rarely have I ever had my point confirmed so quickly.

Dago

Shane · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2002, 08:28:13 PM »

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Originally posted by Dago

Thanks, rarely have I ever had my point confirmed so quickly.

Dago

i have to agree that your statement $ = class is totally off the mark and very elitist. Plenty of immature jerks in your squad, too, albeit 1 less now.

Sandman · « **Reply #11 on:** January 25, 2002, 08:38:30 PM »

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Originally posted by Dago

Thanks, rarely have I ever had my point confirmed so quickly.

Dago

If it makes you feel better...

Try bovine scat.

Wlfgng · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2002, 08:53:49 PM »

The lower price of AH does mean that there are more people online that may not be as caught up in the 'honor amongst pilots' thing.

I think that early on in flight sims, especially when it cost more to join, a larger percentage of the online flight sim'ers were die hards.. I.E. more into the historical part of air combat and perceived air-to-air chivalry..

but... just because newer players may not be 'into' it in the same way doesn't mean a they are causing the 'inane chatter' and trash talking.

Money has nothing to do being mature.

2Late4U · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2002, 09:27:30 PM »

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Originally posted by Dago
I think HT should bump the price back up to $30 or even $40 a month, that would drive away most of the jerks and juveniles.

My thoughts anywayk
dago

This is the oldest, and stupidest argument in online gaming. This was the hue and cry on warpbirds for years. Let me tell you from years of research...the most juvenile, arrogant, ignorant, rude, and overall, annoying people are those with lots of money. As with all rules, there are many exceptions, but raising the price doesnt keep out jerks....it only keeps out poor jerks, the rich ones would still be here:rolleyes:

A relaxed realism arena does nothing but make the game into air-quake. All the new players would flock to the RR arena, as well as all marginal pilots, and they all learn bad habbits and crutches, and never move into the "real" arena, all dedicated pilots move on.................just how many people were in the AW full realism arena again on average....10...15 ?

Tumor · « **Reply #14 on:** January 25, 2002, 09:44:12 PM »

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Originally posted by Dago
I think HT should bump the price back up to $30 or even $40 a month, that would drive away most of the jerks and juveniles.

Sadly, the quality of the community has gone down in the last few months, at least online. More swearing, more insulting, too many guys who think they should type everything in CAPS, and those who get wound up if everyone doesnt do what they want them to do.

My thoughts anywayk
dago

No WAY Dagosan!! Promote the squelch list but not the price hike (wow I couldn't think how to spell that lol). We want HTC to make lots of cash yet provide the lure of mooooore to provide incentive to keep upgrading hehe.