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Offline Tumor

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« on: July 19, 2002, 11:24:59 PM »
"COMBAT THEATER"?

Thought I'd submit my .02, can't hurt.

  I used the term whiner (:D) to get attention (seem's to work real good around here (see following post by AKDejavu)).  No offense intended (really I swear) to anyone, however....

  Rather than squeak moan and complain (I've done it too, just wanted to clarify so I don't hurt anyones feelings... daddy Deja is watching don't you know!) about furballers, gangbangers, perk motivated side-switchers, game the gamers, maps and other things that make YOUR game (in the MA) such a drag, why not try clicking the "CT" arena?

  All two or three times I've flown the CT, I've had fun, pure and simple.  More fun overall than the larger percentage of all the time I've got in the MA.  The overall atmosphere is better, and thats the number one reason I've decided to go there first from now on.  It's an easy thing to try... just a click, hey you don't even have to stay, however my bet is you WILL.  Why?... here's what you get.

1.  A much more cordial atmosphere
2.  People switching sides to EVEN the sides, not the opposite.
3.  A sense of realism (the Arena managers do a great job).
4.  An attempt at Teamwork.  
5.  No suprises.  You know what your up against.  

  The numbers aren't all that great.  BUT... If most folks who "wish for something better" would simply go to the CT and fly for 20 or 30 minutes, I'll bet those number's will grow significantly.

  You have a limited planeset.  That can be a drag if your committed for a particular aircraft(s).  Can't really comment on that other than saying it hasn't been an issue "for me".

  The easy solution to allot of the complaining about the MA I see on this BB has been stareing us in the face for months.  

  Just try it out.  Better yet, grab a buddy in the MA and try it.  Can't hurt anything and who knows, maybe there can be hope for the CT!

Tumor

:D  :)  :D  :)  This is an attempt to promote use of the CT, this is not an attempt to draw fire or hurt any ego's.

« Last Edit: July 20, 2002, 01:29:55 AM by Tumor »
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« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2002, 11:33:23 PM »
So you thought it would be a good idea to call "recruits" whiners?

Yeppers... almost makes you wonder why the room isn't full all the time.

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« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2002, 01:09:29 AM »
current CT planeset brings out the whine in me


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« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2002, 01:15:34 AM »
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Originally posted by AKDejaVu
So you thought it would be a good idea to call "recruits" whiners?

Yeppers... almost makes you wonder why the room isn't full all the time.


Read the post.  Nothing negative about it, yet you however have to come along and are quite honestly true to form.  Troll elswhere please.
« Last Edit: July 20, 2002, 01:18:30 AM by Tumor »
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« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2002, 05:58:04 AM »
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current CT planeset brings out the whine in me


SKurj


Yup I have entered CT and seen...
None of the new planes.        :rolleyes:
Scooted out really fast so as the door didnt hurt me.

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« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2002, 06:31:31 AM »
Yes, sure I can say "Combat Theatre". I can also say "Empty Arena". Perhaps this is what Funked meant by single player therapy.

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« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2002, 07:21:51 AM »
:rolleyes:

Yet another shameless plug for L'Arene Vide.

How long has this experiment gone on? Yet it is rare that the population there exceeds 5-10% of the MA at any given time.

Got to be a reason for this and I'm not buying "nobody knows about it" or "it needs a better name".

The "true believers" got their own private sandbox. One of the smartest things HTC has done IMO. Instantly oiled about 10 hot bearings there, made the General Discussion a much more peaceful place and provided a distinct and separate forum for the new religion. Problem is that the church is WAY to big for the actual number of faithful.

Yet, like true missionaries, the faithful are sure they know the one true path and can't consider that the vast majority of the population doesn't share their vision. Thus the continuous proselytizing.

I'm waiting for the post here in General Discussion that announces a return to "normal" icons and radar in the CT. Then I'll be there. There have been some nice planesets and setups. If they ever get played the way the game was designed to be played.......  :D

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« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2002, 11:53:17 AM »
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Originally posted by Tumor


Read the post.  Nothing negative about it, yet you however have to come along and are quite honestly true to form.  Troll elswhere please.
Read the title.. was enough.  You come through true to form too.  

Nice addition of a smiley face there.

Even if joking... the "whiners belong in the CT" title is quite fitting.

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« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2002, 12:53:10 PM »
Deja please... take it somewhere else.  I did not intend for this to be a flamefest and I certainly will not continue with your childish game.. k?  

...geez I knew there was a reason I had you on the ignore list.
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« Reply #9 on: July 20, 2002, 01:11:16 PM »
actually, the thread title is alittle off-putting, even if you meant it as a jest.

anyway, i've been thinking my squad might like to take a turn in the CT. i spent an evening there a few months ago, back when i was new and solo. it was a nice change from the frantic MA. but now i've got a few old die hard C-Hawks pilots that might like a spin.
all you fascists, you're bound to lose...

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« Reply #10 on: July 20, 2002, 01:27:29 PM »
LOL TUMOR!

OK... its all me.

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« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2002, 01:30:47 PM »
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anyway, i've been thinking my squad might like to take a turn in the CT. i spent an evening there a few months ago, back when i was new and solo. it was a nice change from the frantic MA. but now i've got a few old die hard C-Hawks pilots that might like a spin.


Cool, I've already started workin on my squad :D.  They will, can't promise they'll stay though lol.  I'd guess the the more people there at any given time would serve to draw even more.  When I logged on to AH the other day and noticed there more more than the average there, I figured I'd try.  Numbers doubled in no time.  Figure if a few folks nudge some squaddies and do it regular for awhile maybe people will notice and it will get better.  May as well try eh?
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« Reply #12 on: July 20, 2002, 01:42:05 PM »
I am THRILLED that the CT consistently has 10% of the MA population.  That is 30-40 users at peak, and in a set-up like the CT, plenty of pilots for some great action.

I come from the neighbour's, where the Historical Arena is ALWAYS empty.  Without the CT and the events, I really would have no reason to be in AH.

come into the CT one time, look for an 880 Fleet Air Arm guy.  We'll wing you and we'll have some fun.

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« Reply #13 on: July 20, 2002, 05:24:24 PM »
Toad:

Hehe, very witty summary on the CT.  I agree with you 100%!

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« Reply #14 on: July 20, 2002, 07:36:39 PM »
disable icons for nme aircraft, and reduce friendly icon range to 170 yards. then maximum player numbers will have to be increased in the ct...