The III/Jabostaffel started as Knits 1 & 1/2 years ago. There was alot of frustration with the "mini hitler's" and stuff that culminated with A12 on MINDANAO map being taken (a MAJOR problem on that map); and we (the Jabo's) being the only ones trying to get it back. This was a day or 2 from the end of the tour and we collectively decided to switch to another country.
Being *Devoted Bish Haters
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we went to Rooks. We were not happy about leaving so many of our "friends" behind, let alone a part of our squad that re-formed their AW squad.. the III/JG.26 Widowmakers. These were our BUDS... we couldn't shoot them down
, but thats what it came to. We had to move on.
After the switch we meet a few good squads and few good friends. They introduced us to RJO. Even though I personally HATED (and am glad noone does it any more!) the whole "you Roooooook Marvelous" thing, we still were impressed with the way the Rooks worked together. Now with any group there are confrontations and disagreements, but you live with these minor squabbles. Just like any of the 3 countries here in AH there are times you won't get a "check 6" or something, but overall we the III/Jabostaffel feel like we're home here with the Rooks.
It has been almost a year we have been Rooks, and are glad to have the stability and respect of staying with 1 country. We were here during the TERRIBLE numbers issue when the Rooks were outnumbered sometimes 6-1 during Prime Time. That lasted about 2 or 3 months, and we stuck it out. I think the other Rooks that did all have a bit of extra respect for each other. We know who the "fair weather fans" are, and are proud not to be one.
You can go on and on about how this is "just a game", and to some it might be. To a few of us though it is much more. It can be a lifestyle almost. You get to be another person here. If you are timid and shy in real life you can be a boisterous stunninghunk here and noone will know the difference. You can totally change anything you want. Be the opposite of yourself just to see what it's like. Whatever you want. It's a "community" we all choose to be a part of for some reason or another. There are relationships made and broken. There are victories and losses, and it's all about who you are comfortable with being around during these highs and lows. It might take some trial and error to find that group in AH... but once you do it makes this "game" that much more enjoyable.
We the III/Jabostaffel found our home with the Rooks. It's a great thing for us. we are happy and our comrades are glad we are here (we hope
). As for why you fly for Knits or Bish... you have your reasons. Maybe you have the same thing over there for yourself. If you do... cherish it. If not maybe it is time to look around for it.
You have to enjoy your time in the virtual skies escaping from the real world for an hour or two. Because that's what this is all about isn't it?
