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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: indian on September 26, 2000, 09:01:00 AM
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On september 28 Aces High was opened to the public as an open beta. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif) In this time Aces High has grown to be a very exciting game and keeps getting better everyday. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif) Who all signed on on day one of open beta last year.
I did. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
I know his bovineness did also. Hi mino aint seen you online in while.
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Tommy (INDIAN) Toon
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Been here since day one of the ubb board being open and minute one of the open beta!
-Westy
(one pretty happy customer. dying for a real scenario though)
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October 15th is when I first came aboard, 17 days after initial beta!
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Originally posted by indian:
On september 28 Aces High was opened to the public as an open beta. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif) In this time Aces High has grown to be a very exciting game and keeps getting better everyday. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif) Who all signed on on day one of open beta last year.
I did. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
I know his bovineness did also. Hi mino aint seen you online in while.
LOL (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
I be around. Life kind of got busy for me lately, plus I have been hacking and slashing in DiabloII a little.
I have to agree with Indian, the game only gets better for me. I am pretty sure that was one the first paying customers.
Have fun and I'll be looking to shoot you down! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
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Mino
The Wrecking Crew
"Ass, ass, ass. I said it and im glad."
Easymo
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Sheep and the volcano and me (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) brings back fond memorys. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Day one open...yup I remember that damned firefoxAT kept putting out fake realese threads (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
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"..he shoots fire out of his eyes and lightning bolts out of his arse..."
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Yep, downloaded it on first night of open beta. I remember flying over the canyons, seeing some low red cons, and diving in. Next thing I know I'm in the tower. Some alpha guy had lowered the boom on me...
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My first night (long ago, think it was day one or day 3). I flew over the canyons and flew right by a red guy. Never fired my guns. Just watched. Had no idea what I should be shooting at!! Went down to land at a field and found out how accurate the enemy ack was. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
No idea what I was doing. Was ale to take off OK, had rudder pedals, due to I used to fly WB off-line. Flew the P51 because I thought that was the only plane available. I seen someone in a Spit, and thought, " Hey, how did he get a Spit?"
Never did see too many cons the first few nights. Few here, a few there, but very spaced out. Enough to engage. Had so much fun!! Oh! To turn time back!! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) Remember, initially the B17s had no guns!!!!!
My first kill was a P51 in a HO flying a P51. Remember seeing him crash and the kill notification. Cant remember who it was.
Hey how did people find out about AH?? I think I found out about it in the WB BBS. I used to read the post there.
WOW! So long ago!! But sooo cool (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/cool.gif)
I remember flying with a pilot named Crisis. Haven't seen him since! Remember flying with Moss too.
Well anyways! Congratulations HTC! You are doing a wonderful job!!!
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Swager
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"Damn.....I can't believe I missed that shot!!!"
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[This message has been edited by Swager (edited 09-26-2000).]
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Yup, was there (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
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I started flying around 3 days after the beta opened, and first started whining for the Typhoon in December. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
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Originally posted by Swager:
My first night (long ago, think it was day one or day 3). I flew over the canyons and flew right by a red guy. Never fired my guns. Just watched. Had no idea what I should be shooting at!! Went down to land at a field and found out how accurate the enemy ack was. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
No idea what I was doing. Was ale to take off OK, had rudder pedals, due to I used to fly WB off-line. Flew the P51 because I thought that was the only plane available. I seen someone in a Spit, and thought, " Hey, how did he get a Spit?"
Never did see too many cons the first few nights. Few here, a few there, but very spaced out. Enough to engage. Had so much fun!! Oh! To turn time back!! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) Remember, initially the B17s had no guns!!!!!
My first kill was a P51 in a HO flying a P51. Remember seeing him crash and the kill notification. Cant remember who it was.
So, whats changed for you Swager? <G,D,R> (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
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Originally posted by indian:
On september 28 Aces High was opened to the public as an open beta. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif) In this time Aces High has grown to be a very exciting game and keeps getting better everyday. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif) Who all signed on on day one of open beta last year.
I've been here since day 1 as well.
I remember how hard it was to figure out gunnery and trim at the same time. One of my most memorable first flights was taking off in a Mustang and killing 2 planes in one sortie and then enjoying the pure speed of the stang while being chased by two 109s.
It was my first multi-kill sortie and the next didnt come for another week or two (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
-Ding
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I remember the lack of explosions, fire, smoke when you shot someone down (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
I remember how cool the B-17 was when I first got in it (3D views: amazing (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif))
I remember how frustrating it was to fly the unarmed B-17 (without bomb doors), as someone almost always found you, and shot you down (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
I remember the incredible tourque on takeoff (I don't think I ever stayed on the runway (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif))
I remember how solid the connects were, as we flew several B-17 missions without any warping. Which was amazing at the time! (Connects are still just as solid (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif))
AH has come a long way, and has only gotten better. But it's been great all along! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Salute!
IC
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Cracks me up to this day when someone says "the ack is too tough!"...sheessh, should seen it 'way back when'...there was no such thing as field captures!
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Been here since DAY 1. I remember the anticipation of the beta being released and the excitement of the first day when it was available for download.
I'm on a cable modem and I was complaining to myself that it was going TOO SLOW. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif) I was AMAZED at what we got in such a small download. OOOO MYYYY GAWWWDDD!!!!!
When the installation was complete, I had to get up and go out for a cigarette (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif) Then....first flight of rob53....(target drone).....oh what fun!!!! And the fun hasn't stopped!!!!
Thank You HiTech and Company for providing us with such an OUTSTANDING experience. Everytime you release a new version or a patch, I reflect back to the day 1 release. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
Keep up the great work!!!
And, Thanks again!!! I LOVE THIS GAME (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
Rob53
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I got in on version .23 i think. Sometime in Aug. 1999, it was the very day I quit WB (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) I sent in my letter of resignation to the WB training staff, when I send email OLexpress checks for mail too, that's when I got my acceptance into the alpha (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) hehehe this game has come a VERY VERY long way in the past 13 months (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
WTG HTC!
Udie
like it wouldn't have been good, sheesh!
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Wow..I remember that day!
Control surfaces that moved!
AT guys answering all kinds of questions!
AT guys boxing me in the canyons! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Learning fuel management and dropping the tanks!
That loooong walk from the tower to the hangar!
Dancing with the rudder on take-off!
OK...enough of that...I want 1.05!!! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
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I been here also
NUTTZ
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I have been here since beta tour 1. I joined up a few days after it opened up to the public. For the first 2 beta tours i flew as Azriel, then about the end of beta tour 2 i changed to Spatula.
The game has come *along* way since then <S> HTC (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
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Overlord Spatula
if you adhere to all the rules you miss out on all the fun
(http://www.spatula.co.nz/aceshigh/spatula_sig1.jpg)
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[This message has been edited by Spatula (edited 09-26-2000).]
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Originally posted by iculus:
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I remember how frustrating it was to fly the unarmed B-17 (without bomb doors), as someone almost always found you, and shot you down (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
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LOL (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
I remember being so bad. I poured an entire load of ammo from a Spit at a B-17. The B-17 was flying straight and level, with no guns to protect itself. I was definately within guns range, it was just very hard to fly with enough stability to hit a non-manuvering target. After all my ammo ran out, the B-17 continued on to its target pretty much no worse for wear.
I had to hang my head in shame and laugh about how bad I was. Not much has changed really! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
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Mino
The Wrecking Crew
"Ass, ass, ass. I said it and im glad."
Easymo
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I was there (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) I miss the canyon fights!
[This message has been edited by discod (edited 09-26-2000).]
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Yup!
Amazing (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
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It was in october some time. I read a post about the game on Combatsim.com.
Down loaded the beta that night. Took off in a spit and couldnt believe how cool the game was.
Thought I knew somthing about WW2 fighters...
Well I didnt but it sure has been fun learning...
<S> HTC!
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I remember my first landing in the 109: full flaps, chop throttle, crash, burn.
ra
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Sept. 29 here, but under my old AW3 cpid (911)
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Damned Stalker
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I'll never forget day 1 hopping into a P51, taking a look around, notice the incredible graphics, view, viewing system, SA, WOW! Even got a kill my first sortie! Don't remember details however (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/frown.gif) It was the end of WB's for me, all though I hung on to my acct. for 8 months longer in hopes my monetary contribution would help to support DoA which I didn't want to give up. What a waste that was.....
Here's to another year of Aces High and LONG LIVE HTC!.....CHEERS.
ts
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Got in on the later part of alpha testing, version .027. Has been a blast so far, plan on continuing it for a while anyway. Quit WB about two months later.
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MarkAT
"It is not the critic who counts,
it is the man in the arena..."
Teddy Roosevelt
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Heh, I had never heard of the game until Camo (who was experienced with WB) told about it as it was released. I have got new computer since then and lost the email with my password notification, but from top of my memory I got my first account in first days of October as "Snef", but two days and 13 dreadful sorties later I signed up again with my current callsign "Snefens".
Oh, those days. How about the smashing artwork of the B17 that seemed liked it was missing half of its body/paint?
And besides the canyons the all flat terrain?
Oh yeah, ack was a killer then. 3 acks at each field and even one up would make you think twice before going down to vulch.
THOSE were the days.
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Ltn. Snefens
RO, Lentolaivue 34 (http://www.muodos.fi/LLv34)
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October 4th is the day I started. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
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bloom25
THUNDERBIRDS
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Myself as well as 12 other Buccaneers started AH on day 1. We transfered over from that other game... what was that called? ... Anyway, we haven't looked back. It's been the best flight sim year ever!
<S> HTC
eskimo
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Started out in the middle of october... read about AH on AGW (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
Think it was ver. 34 or something... when the b17 didn't have guns, dropped bombs right through the bombbaydoors (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif) and the 109G10 was nearly unflyable (altho that could have been me (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif) ).
Started flying with hollywd (hey where did he go?? haven't seen him in awhile)... under the handle JENG... then changed it after betatour 1 into Bee anyway the game has been getting better ever since... <S> HT CREW!!
Bee
[This message has been edited by JENG (edited 09-26-2000).]
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I remember I entered this sim on version .30 something in october it was a real challenge getting a flight of B-17s un-gunned to ol' Bishcuit land . I started flying for the rooks if i recall then moved to bishops or was it the other way around ,where I met our good ol 109 ace Hristo he teached me a lesson back when I didn't have a fav plane, against a dweebfire hahah lasted 3 months after the beta ended never got to get back oh well...
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Glasses---I may have 4 eyes ,but you only have one wing.
[This message has been edited by Glasses (edited 09-27-2000).]
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Alpha tested this puppy.....am sorry to say I haven't had time to fly much since mid beta or so.
Time is coming soon though!
Xanax
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Oh, and also, I can't believe Westy registered here before me. Doh! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
Damned Xanax
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I'm another diehard whose been here since day 1 of open beta.
Fond memories?
1st night online, just flying around checking out the moving control surfaces.
Introduction of clouds ... weird to see heaps of enemy aircraft in close proximity, but no-one shooting. Everyone was too engrossed in flying in and out of the cloud deck.
Introduction of guns on the buffs - at last we could fight back!
It's been a wild year .. I think out of the last 363 days I've probably been online for 360 of them (I definitely have to get a life).
The sim/game only gets better (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) WTG HTC
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