Author Topic: Combat theatre has become more interesting than the Main Arena (Read 1194 times)

CurtissP-6EHawk · « **Reply #15 on:** December 16, 2002, 10:21:29 AM »

I thought the CT was suppose to be some what one step down from the "Special Events" arena opened 24 hrs. An arena with the mutual and a general purpose. An area were guys can fly "unlike" aircraft in a somewhat realistic "combat" simulation environment without haven't to worry about overwhelming unrealistic "hamsterwheeling" furballs .

I thought the Main Arena was an arena where anyone can fly what he wants, how he wants, when he wants and can shoot where, when and what he wants anytime he wants. The Main Arena has a combination of those things, built up of new guys still learning the ropes as well as old timers that still enjoy the wide verity, either alone or with a squad.

I have discovered that the CT is nothing but a step child of the MA.

I have to somewhat agree with dago. The CT should sell itself for what it is for, or what I thought it represented. Not intended to be an insult to the MA but if all that happens is a switching of arenas with the same basic mentality, the CT is no different than the MA with the exception of the plane availability. This in no way means the CT is better...please I just mean different!

Manedew · « **Reply #16 on:** December 16, 2002, 10:48:18 AM »

Right on Fest.... MA is just not like it used to be .... the sheer numbers have changed it... sometimes into something that is no longer fun. CT, on the other hand, feels more like the Old AH... maybe it's just that more vets play there

I just prefered the days when i died to pilots and not to numbers

AKDejaVu · « **Reply #17 on:** December 16, 2002, 10:49:02 AM »

The CT definately has its moments, both good and bad.

The one thing it has as a plus, is that whenever something bad happens, they can blame it on the MA.

The CT is not better or worse. Its usually the better MA pilots that hang out in there, because that's what the better pilots are supposed to do. Unfortunately, you still get the baggage that's associated with it.

Its also nice to just fly and look for fights without having to worry about anything else. For the most part, strat has been completely removed from the CT. I find this ironic since the MA is considered the quakehead arena.

The fights are also higher in the CT (as a rule). You'll find this the first time you climb to 20,000 feet and still have to look up to see the incoming cons.

I do remember some really good 1:1 fights in the CT, but I also remember some situations where I'd just launched and was dealing with 5 bandits with 10k of alt. Its definately give and take, and people seem to only mention the situations that prove their point.

And I've seen just as many insults thrown out in the CT as salutes, though there does seem to be less inane chatter on the comes. That's particularly nice.

Anyways... the CT has the benifit of being a small group of people that have separated themselves from the MA. They are there because they want to be, not because that's where everyone else is. That tends to lead towards a more mature audience. That means more salutes than you'll see in the MA, but it also means more mature insults.

AKDejaVu

AKS\/\/ulfe · « **Reply #18 on:** December 16, 2002, 10:57:22 AM »

According to some people(Kappa) I'm not allowed to fly both the MA and the CT...
-SW

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #19 on:** December 16, 2002, 11:13:45 AM »

"CT, on the other hand, feels more like the Old AH"

Yep!

SOB · « **Reply #20 on:** December 16, 2002, 11:17:27 AM »

I've been flying the CT the last couple of days and have been enjoying it, if only for the terrain at some points. My frame rate is better in the CT...I don't have the fr counter on so I don't know by how much...but there's definitely an increase. The current terrain is very nice and the dirt fields are a nice touch.

The first two day that I flew, the terrain was all that kept me there. First day was actually past midnight which meant there were only 6 pilots in, down to 4 when I logged to go to the MA. Fester was one of the 4 and I died in a floppy firey fashion.

The second day, though the numbers were pretty even, I couldn't find anything but a 1 on 4 or more fight. Everywhere I went I was horribly outnumbered. From what I could tell we were spread out everywhere, including sectors where there was no enemy or enemy field. I probably didn't know what was going on.

Yesterday / last night, was a blast. Started out having to look for the fights, but the time spent flying to a fight was on par with the MA, and I didn't engage once over 10k and probably didn't see anyone over 15k. Soon, a nice little furball erupted at one point in the front and great fights were to be had a short distance from base and low over the water. Fun night. We'll see what tomorrow brings.

After logging from the CT on the first day, I headed over to the MA to enjoy a classic A4 versus A5 rumble. Shot a plane or two, but more importantly chalked up at least four chutes to my credit and to top it off, I found a defensless little goonie bird! Ended the evening with a Goon flight of my own to re-supply A4. Fun night.

IMO, CT is a great alternative to the MA on nights when the MA just isn't cutting it for you, and vice versa. I like the higher FR of the CT along with the fact that it's less crowded, but when it gets too scarce it sucks. I like the MA for the huge furballs that can erupt and the utter chaos that ensues, as well as the necessity of using some strat elements (such as goons).

SOB

PS...If it's OK for a dishonorable scumbag chute shooting gamer-dweeb like myself to fly in the CT, it's OK for anyone.

firbal · « **Reply #21 on:** December 16, 2002, 11:26:27 AM »

I flew the CT a couple of times this last weekend. And I have to say I really like it. The new terrian for the Finnish and Soviet front is great. I like that and aircraft you fly, German,Allie that the FAF flew has the national insigna on it. I had fun and even scored a couple of kills. Which is something since I suck at air to air. I'll be playing there more. Hope to see more numbers there.

Drex · « **Reply #22 on:** December 16, 2002, 11:46:15 AM »

Had a great time in the CT yesterday. Best map yet. The dogfights were nice and drawn out.

Drex

Dago · « **Reply #23 on:** December 16, 2002, 12:38:49 PM »

Drex lives!

I was worried he was spending all his time chasing thunderstorms.

Maybe I will give the CT a try next time the pizza map is up in the MA.

That will be the end of guys saying its just the good pilots in there at least.

dago

Innominate · « **Reply #24 on:** December 16, 2002, 01:03:22 PM »

The finland vs russia setup is the best I've seen, not to mention the beautifull terrain.

Drex · « **Reply #25 on:** December 16, 2002, 01:39:51 PM »

Heya Dago

No storms here, just a lot of work and no play.

Drex

culero · « **Reply #26 on:** December 16, 2002, 01:48:24 PM »

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Originally posted by Curval
Trouble is, guys like you are flying in there Fester...how am I going to get my "sneak up from behind when the noob isn't paying attention" kills?

Might surprise yerself, Curval....I popped into the CT the other nite after Sakai posted about the new setup in Bigweek. I managed to collect a Fester pelt, and I'm about as noob/dweeb as it gets in this game...sometimes even aces get fun-fixated

culero (now Shane, OTOH, that slut is easy!)

kanttori · « **Reply #27 on:** December 16, 2002, 07:07:58 PM »

I have same opinion than many of you: I fly with pleasure in CT and MA is not intrest me anymore. MA is a little boy's sandbox and CT big boy's, that's it!:D

In CT I have met very many nice brothers from everywhere around the world and they can really fly and fight and most of all: they do it like Gentlemen. It is very nice to talk and make friendships in CT and in HTC discussion forums, too!

I quess in CT are mostly the pilots who are older (I am almost 45!

). It is easy to notice when you discuss there for ex. II WW general history and not only airplanes. Big boys there knows the facts and have great sense of humour, that's best!

I have nothing against young boys, but it seems very often, that the MA-youth is there only making arcade cracles wisping their joysticks and hoping they have turbo lasers!

I found this game about one year ago and it is the first and only Online game to me. It inspired me at once and I was sold. I have read earlier almost all books from an aerial war history and modelled all the planes when I was young boy. I found my hobby again with this great game!:D

The Combat Theater is the World, which is very near to my hobby. And because I'm stubborn and patriotic Finn, I want to fly sometimes (not always) our own Continuation War missions, too. That's the reason I started to make this Finland Russian map to us everybody. Actually I think first that I maybe can make good H2H-map to Finns... but as we say in here: "The motorbike run away from hands!"

I have been really surprised and pleased for the great feedback of the FinRus terrain. I'm very happy that I can share it with you in the CT and popularize the Finns war history at the same time!

And boys, next map is under my plans. Whole CT Staff and pilots there gave me power to make them more!;)

Thank you very much!

guttboy · « **Reply #28 on:** December 16, 2002, 08:06:43 PM »

Well guys,
I have never flown in the CT arena....what is it all about? I think I will give it a shot tomorrow or later this week. I too am sick of the lopsided darbar gang banging....its very hard sometimes in the MA to find a 1v1 or 1v2 fight. The thought of newer terrains has my interest as well:D .

Sabre · « **Reply #29 on:** December 17, 2002, 10:11:31 AM »

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Originally posted by guttboy
Well guys,
I have never flown in the CT arena....what is it all about? I think I will give it a shot tomorrow or later this week. I too am sick of the lopsided darbar gang banging....its very hard sometimes in the MA to find a 1v1 or 1v2 fight. The thought of newer terrains has my interest as well:D .

Combat Theater (CT) is a player-run HTC arena which specializes in (mostly) historical match ups (Axis vs. Allies) on (usually) historical terrains. It usually uses custom arena settings, such as reduced range icons and radar, and less lethal ack. The set up rotates each week (on Friday), and we usually try to go two Europe-centric set ups in a row, than a PTO or CBI set up, than back to Europe. Europe-centric basically means anything with the Luftwaffe in it (Europe, Russia, Med, Africa, etc). Some set ups have particular victory conditions, sometimes it's just standard base capture. Our peak numbers are usually found in the 2000 EST to 0000 EST times. Basically, if you see 10 or more people in there via the log-in screen, give it a try. Hope you enjoy it.

Sabre
CT Staff