Author Topic: KOTH-Americas (AAR) (Read 1207 times)

BigMax · « **on:** June 02, 2003, 11:48:46 AM »

We went for 5 hours, 5 minutes and 15 rounds. 12 minutes short of the current record and new record number of rounds... We had around 30 pilots for the majority of the rounds, but the length of the event took its toll in the latter rounds. The Pony-D seemed to be the "ride of choice" as we had 3 rounds rounds in it... Ultimately, ManeTMP emerged as our KOTH for May. He's been in the top two or three for months, and this month he finally threw the knock-out punch, solidifying his claim on the title.

THE WINNERS BY ROUNDS:

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BigMax in a P-51D
Beans101 in a Hurricane 1
PAND in a Hurricane 2c
Rexnord in a P-51D
BigMax in a Me262
ZenCH in a Yak-9u
PAND in a Tempest
Wadke in a P-51D
Blondy in a BF109F
ManeTMP in a FW190A5
HBlair in a P-38L
ManeTMP in a BF109G10
Wadke in a P-47D11
DrWho in a F6F
ManeTMP in a P-40E

Events Page...

Thanks to all who flew, tell your friends.... KOTH is unlike any other Aces High event!

fuzeman · « **Reply #1 on:** June 03, 2003, 08:01:32 PM »

BigMax for hosting and pfffft to the participant who was complaining about a distance of 3.5k at the 'FIGHT' call.
We best use the DA next time and each take off from a different base if 3.5 isn't enough seperation.
1k off your 6 is bad, 3k+ in your general vicinity is ok in my book and I've been flying KOTHs since they started in AW.

What are your opinions about 'seperation'?

fuzeman

najdorf · « **Reply #2 on:** June 04, 2003, 08:42:16 AM »

If the 3.5k is incidental it's fine. If the guy has been steadily clocking your 6 and gaining and is at that distance, I can see why there would be an objection. But, realisticly, if you see a guy that far away, you should be able to avoid or engage without disadvantage.

BigMax · « **Reply #3 on:** June 04, 2003, 01:14:28 PM »

I think a solid "common sense" approach is best. Every single round, I asked if anyone was uncomfortable with their spacing. On the instances that people said "yes" I delayed turning Killshooter "Off" until they were happy. There is no minimum in my book, but if one person feels someone is "crowding" them, then the offender is too close.

Shadowing in itself is illegal in that it creates an unequal situation. If close proximity is dictated by numbers in the arena, players should make a "gentleman's agreement" with the pilots around them NOT TO ENGAGE each other initially so that no one is disadvantaged. I have done this on several occasions.

The whole KOTH ideology centers around the premise that "the best pilot should win". One unwritten part of that, is "under equal conditions/circumstances". If a pilot encroachs on another before the fight is actually on, then IMHO they are violating the foundational ethics of KOTH. Basically the pilot who knowingly violates another's "safe zone" is trying to gain an illegal edge.

Ultimately, from the CM's perspective, KOTH is about providing a 100% level playing field for all parties involved so that by the end of the night, the winner has established himself/herself as "the best pilot participating that night".

***KOTH is a game of skill, situational awareness, and honor. KOTH participants are "the knights at a joust" for Aces High. KOTH is NOT about winning, it's about being part of it!***

Our Wild Wednesday terrain is a bit restrictive, but the limited amount of space makes for more action and shorter rounds. Several weeks ago I requested that the terrain team develop a new, larger terrain for KOTH. It is supposed to done sometime this summer. It has a very unique theme, and with HTC's blessing, we will open some of the design aspects to the playing community. More details will follow as we get closer to finalizing our new terrain.

I'm really not sure if I answered your comments/questions, but I hope to have provided some insight into my vision of what KOTH truly is. Your interest, suggestions, and comments are always appreciated.

C U next KOTH!

WldThing · « **Reply #4 on:** June 04, 2003, 02:21:21 PM »

Mane Won?!? Well damn..I knew i shoulda been there to haunt him!

Anyways wtg

icemaw · « **Reply #5 on:** June 04, 2003, 04:53:08 PM »

WTFG mane its about time you won. =S=

Manedew · « **Reply #6 on:** June 07, 2003, 09:29:31 AM »

almost won the euro too lol! ... tnx

BigMax · « **Reply #7 on:** June 08, 2003, 12:55:53 PM »

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Originally posted by Manedew
almost won the euro too lol! ... tnx

Hey hombre, I forgot which plane you picked for next month... Please refresh my memory.

Manedew · « **Reply #8 on:** June 20, 2003, 02:48:39 PM »

not sure ... guess I'll pick another...... How about the dora? 190D9

fuzeman · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2003, 07:31:01 PM »

Any date set for the June KOTH?
Haven't heard or seen a post about it yet.
[ Yes, I am aware of the mailing list. ]

fuzeman

Flossy · « **Reply #10 on:** June 24, 2003, 02:39:27 AM »

This coming Friday - will be posting the Special Events Announcement later today; however, the KOTH is on both the official Calendar as well as on my Events Calendar, which I will also be updating later today.

Next month, due to SquadOps possibly being pushed back a week because of the July 4th weekend, the KOTH may have to be held on August 1st; however, it would get back on track with the next one which would be on August 29th - fortunately there are 5 Fridays in August.

I'm still waiting for confirmation from BigMax, but does this sound OK to you KOTH players?

BigMax · « **Reply #11 on:** June 24, 2003, 05:17:43 AM »

Jun 27th Fuze, 10PM EST... Will do a fully updated post a little later today.

fuzeman · « **Reply #12 on:** June 24, 2003, 02:42:43 PM »

I guess I should check those calanders more often.
Thanks Gur.. oops ... Flossy and BigMax

fuzeman
'always a target, never a targetee'