Author Topic: NOTHING AGAINST AW BUT...... (Read 1930 times)

Ratbo · « **Reply #30 on:** November 14, 2001, 02:51:00 PM »

This is a *first* in MMP WW2 Air Combat. Never has a game had to absorb an entire existing community in one big gulp. For the moment AH is getting a drink of water out of a firehose. So lets enjoy the "first" aspect to what we are living through.

Also I'm running into names here that I *immediatly* feel comfortable with because of their AW history.

For example: At the 99 AWCON I got to spend a good deal of time with SB and (though he was there) zero time with Dok. But I feel about the same comfort level speaking with *both* of them because I know who both are and studied what they both did as part of my studying to be a CM in AW. Now that I'm here, I meet these two "fossils" of AW history again and the world comes full circle. But AW will always be a common thread, kinda like Vets of the same war have a kinship.

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Originally posted by SB:
The difference from the AW 10k dweebs and the AH 10k dweebs is that there is an existing community *merging* into the AH one. It will be painful, fun, hilarious, tragic, but most of all interesting. Hang in there, it's gonna be one hella of a ride.[/QB]

maddog · « **Reply #31 on:** November 14, 2001, 02:57:00 PM »

I have flown all of them and I'm here in AH because of the people here... Swagger, Rip, Apache etc. etc. ....95% of the people have always been as willing to answer a dumb question as I am willing to ask.... 95% will dive down in the weeds to try to help some newbe who is low with 2 or 3 badguys.... as long as this spirit remains.... so will I.... my hats off to those up to now which have make this "game" a community.....
MD
PS....I miss Torque...

[ 11-14-2001: Message edited by: maddog ]

Dinger · « **Reply #32 on:** November 14, 2001, 03:14:00 PM »

Bah "Airing the Orchid". Be who you are -- all of you. That's fine, we don't want no clones here, and we value the contribution that the latest wave can bring us. Just remember that we have a history here too independent of AW, and while AW history makes interesting anecdotes here, AH history is essential.
Also, to those of you who think that they latest influx of AW players is huge, well I gave you the numbers: yes, a lot of new players are here. no, they do not even come close to the number of established players.
People coming here and expecting AW as it was "in the good old days" are going to be disappointed, just as those who expect AH to be as it was "in the good old days" will be. The good old days never were as good as they are remembered to be, and they'd be even less so relived, because we all have changed. So, Mr. Orchid, you too will change, even if you don't believe it.
But those looking for the "ideal AW" in AH will be perpetually disappointed. The bulk of the people here have no idea what that is, nor, if they were told, would they want it.

DoKtor GonZo · « **Reply #33 on:** November 14, 2001, 03:41:00 PM »

Actually, back when the SVGA AW release happened, I recall us looking forward to the "10,000 Dweebs Of Light" - thems be gooood eatin'. But this was back in the old days when you could still make jokes about clubbin' baby seals and people realized it was a joke.

Dweeb - the other, other, other white meat.

Dweeb - its what's for dinner.

-DoK

airspro · « **Reply #34 on:** November 14, 2001, 04:25:00 PM »

Soon , very soon , we all will be borg

TRUST ME , it will happen .

Vulcan · « **Reply #35 on:** November 14, 2001, 05:33:00 PM »

I'm with Hazed. Fresh blood will do nothing but good for AH and HTC, but please leave the AW baggage at the door - the initial wave is understandable, but its getting a bit tedious now.

BTW, HT and Pyro used MS-DOS before they used AW -> does that make MS responsible for AH? I've said it once, and I'll say it again, I often have moments of brilliance while I'm taking a dump - but not once have I given the turd credit.

Otter · « **Reply #36 on:** November 14, 2001, 06:18:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Vulcan:
I've said it once, and I'll say it again, I often have moments of brilliance while I'm taking a dump - but not once have I given the turd credit.

Spoken like a true ass.

Sachs · « **Reply #37 on:** November 14, 2001, 06:30:00 PM »

I am just curious does anyone ever remember the Fighter Ace threads? Hmmm what were the first words out of the Ah crowds mouth? If you remember this then yo wil also remember the slang and constant I am better then you are flight sim crap. Never flew AW, so I cannot judge it but I will say this the influx of childish antics has increased if you don't notice it best take off your blinders.

J_A_B · « **Reply #38 on:** November 14, 2001, 06:30:00 PM »

I think I may have to start bringing up AW every time I post, just to spite these people.

If you don't care about AW that's fine. But it's pathetic to whine about others caring about it.

Sometimes I think it's a positive thing that more AHers don't read these UBB's. This atmosphere drives people away.

J_A_B

Aiswulf · « **Reply #39 on:** November 14, 2001, 06:49:00 PM »

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Dweeb - the other, other, other white meat.

Dweeb - its what's for dinner.

-DoK

Ain't that the truth (for me at least).
I was breakfast, lunch AND dinner for everyone this morning

Ratbo · « **Reply #40 on:** November 14, 2001, 08:28:00 PM »

I'll heal my baggage exactly as I see fit, thanks. And when AW finally goes tits up on 12/7 you're gonna see some more whining , lamenting, and eulagising - no doubt. It's human nature. Get over it.

Try letting the turd speak for you next time. He's smarter than you think.

-W

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Originally posted by Vulcan:
I'm with Hazed. Fresh blood will do nothing but good for AH and HTC, but please leave the AW baggage at the door - the initial wave is understandable, but its getting a bit tedious now.

BTW, HT and Pyro used MS-DOS before they used AW -> does that make MS responsible for AH? I've said it once, and I'll say it again, I often have moments of brilliance while I'm taking a dump - but not once have I given the turd credit.

Toad · « **Reply #41 on:** November 14, 2001, 08:42:00 PM »

Hazed, the overwhelming vast majority of these guys are great guys and great additions to the game.

It's a very, very small minority that seems to need to try to instantly earn respect in the fashion you find offensive.

It'll all work out eventually.

Just play.

hazed- · « **Reply #42 on:** November 14, 2001, 09:00:00 PM »

jesus i said im sick of hearing about it not I dont want them in here.

its a simple DEMAND

JUS' SHADDAP!!!

Vulcan · « **Reply #43 on:** November 14, 2001, 09:06:00 PM »

If you wanna talk to my turd, thats fine, I can see your operating on the same intellectual levels...

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Originally posted by Ratbo:
I'll heal my baggage exactly as I see fit, thanks. And when AW finally goes tits up on 12/7 you're gonna see some more whining , lamenting, and eulagising - no doubt. It's human nature. Get over it.

Try letting the turd speak for you next time. He's smarter than you think.

-W

Montezuma · « **Reply #44 on:** November 14, 2001, 10:52:00 PM »

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Originally posted by hazed-:
jesus i said im sick of hearing about it not I dont want them in here.
its a simple DEMAND
JUS' SHADDAP!!!

Keep starting threads like this, that will make them stop.