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Title: Game over.............
Post by: smiggy on July 21, 2004, 06:46:32 PM
After 2 years of flying in AH I have decided to call time on my account.

Sorry to say that the all new AH2 doesn't live up to my expectations.
The addiction factor has gone now for me now.
Frame rates suk even on my powerful PC at work, too much time and effort been wasted on minute details that in my opion the game didn't really need, skid marks, detailed tower windows, trees etc. etc.

I certainly aren't going out to buy a new PC purely to play a game on.

I'm even amazed that at 20,000 ft my FPS's still suck even when all that is around me is blue sky.

I loved the flying aspect of the game sometimes more than actual combat, my all  time high was breaking cloud and looking around at the view which in my opinion was the most realistic element of the game.
Whenever I used to go on holiday in a jet liner I always wondered what it was like to be in a Hurricane in the 40's. Well at least I have experienced that!

I now can't even be bothered with doing that offline its got that bad.

Anyway I just wanted to post a message to all I have flown with, squadded with or flown against, been a fair few.

Merc-Air,  my first squad
(Jackal1, Spot1, Eivind, OllyB, StevenB, Jodgi)

242 Squadron, as was.
(JOC, Birdshot, Hapstur, Morgy1, ICUnow)

and not forgetting the 31st Bomber Barons, thanks for making me an honourary American!!
Told you having a brit onboard would be fun!
Get some more!!!

Honourable NME's also to name a few that spring readily to mind, Javis7, Xbrit(make yer mind up!), WingZero, Fester, LTAR's (always enjoyed our encounters), JB's (again, same as LTAR's).

So I'd like to bid you all a heart felt au revoir and hope to maybe one day grace the AH air again.

Really hope the game gets to where it's trying to go.

to you all, and tally ho old beans!

Smiggyy.

Over and out!
Title: Game over.............
Post by: JB73 on July 21, 2004, 06:49:50 PM
sorry to hear, the squad thanks you for the compliment sir <>!

hopefully you'll be back some day
Title: Game over.............
Post by: xBarrelx on July 21, 2004, 06:58:10 PM
Goodbye......I'm sorry AH2 couldn't keep you interested.
Title: Re: Game over.............
Post by: FT_Animal on July 21, 2004, 07:05:13 PM
Quote
Originally posted by smiggy
After 2 years of flying in AH I have decided to call time on my account.

Sorry to say that the all new AH2 doesn't live up to my expectations.
The addiction factor has gone now for me now.
Frame rates suk even on my powerful PC at work, too much time and effort been wasted on minute details that in my opion the game didn't really need, skid marks, detailed tower windows, trees etc. etc.

I certainly aren't going out to buy a new PC purely to play a game on.

I'm even amazed that at 20,000 ft my FPS's still suck even when all that is around me is blue sky.

I loved the flying aspect of the game sometimes more than actual combat, my all  time high was breaking cloud and looking around at the view which in my opinion was the most realistic element of the game.
Whenever I used to go on holiday in a jet liner I always wondered what it was like to be in a Hurricane in the 40's. Well at least I have experienced that!

I now can't even be bothered with doing that offline its got that bad.

Anyway I just wanted to post a message to all I have flown with, squadded with or flown against, been a fair few.

Merc-Air,  my first squad
(Jackal1, Spot1, Eivind, OllyB, StevenB, Jodgi)

242 Squadron, as was.
(JOC, Birdshot, Hapstur, Morgy1, ICUnow)

and not forgetting the 31st Bomber Barons, thanks for making me an honourary American!!
Told you having a brit onboard would be fun!
Get some more!!!

Honourable NME's also to name a few that spring readily to mind, Javis7, Xbrit(make yer mind up!), WingZero, Fester, LTAR's (always enjoyed our encounters), JB's (again, same as LTAR's).

So I'd like to bid you all a heart felt au revoir and hope to maybe one day grace the AH air again.

Really hope the game gets to where it's trying to go.

to you all, and tally ho old beans!

Smiggyy.

Over and out!


You'll be back     ;-)

Anim
Title: Game over.............
Post by: ra on July 21, 2004, 07:13:00 PM
We'll miss all your interesting posts.
Title: my posts
Post by: smiggy on July 21, 2004, 07:17:41 PM
Changed ISP/email address and couldn't remember my previous password so old account (smiggyy) on the BB was lost.

But thanks for posting anyway.:rolleyes:



Smiggs.
Title: Game over.............
Post by: Jackal1 on July 22, 2004, 04:54:47 AM
Smig, you were a lot of fun to fly with bud. You will be missed. Hope to see ya back .
Title: Game over.............
Post by: Furball on July 22, 2004, 05:13:51 AM
Cya smiggy, sorry to see you go
Title: Game over.............
Post by: Cooley on July 22, 2004, 12:23:20 PM
Hate to see ya go Smigg S!

Lotta class ya got there Ra...
Title: Game over.............
Post by: Polaris on July 22, 2004, 12:31:04 PM
Smiggy, don't mind Ra the Mighty Mental Midget.

Never flew with ya but it's always a shame to see someone leave because the game didn't live up to their expectations.

Take care, sir!  
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Post by: Gamble on July 22, 2004, 12:52:54 PM
Thx and from the LTARS. I understand your fustration.

If were still here hope to see you back.

LTARgmbl.
Title: Game over.............
Post by: 68DevilM on July 22, 2004, 04:48:34 PM
as im told ah1 had problems too when first introduced

hang in there it will get better;)
Title: Thanks all
Post by: smiggy on July 26, 2004, 05:29:44 PM
for your kind words............


Have bought a copy of Il2-Sturmovik with the forgotten battles expansion pack. Has online play available so will give it a try.


Anyone played it at all?

Smiggy.
Title: Game over.............
Post by: sling322 on July 26, 2004, 06:48:56 PM
Heh...you're cancelling AH because you cant get good frame rates and switching to IL2 instead?  Get ready for a wake up call......
Title: Game over.............
Post by: bockko on July 26, 2004, 06:52:44 PM
if, as you say, you have a powerful pc, you should seek help in tweeking the settings to get decent frame rates. It CAN be done..its just a little work.
Title: Game over.............
Post by: Furious on July 26, 2004, 07:08:30 PM
Quote
Originally posted by ra
We'll miss all your interesting posts.

I thought it was funny.
Title: Game over.............
Post by: BigC316 on July 26, 2004, 07:36:42 PM
Heya Smiggyy long time no see bud. Sad to see you go, I to am having lots of problems with AH2. Hope to have it figured out soon. Was a blast flying with you bud <> take care.
Title: Game over.............
Post by: loony1 on July 26, 2004, 10:07:44 PM
Don't forget me smigg:D :D  was fun flying with you in the ol' 242:aok  we'll miss you bud:(
Title: Game over.............
Post by: demaw1 on July 27, 2004, 12:31:00 AM
Good luck smiggy,hope all will be well.
 31st bomber barons
Title: Game over.............
Post by: javis7 on September 21, 2005, 11:19:43 PM
Sorry I did'nt see your post sooner Smiggy.
I sure hope you get this one. I always like running into
you. You are the best Osti gunner I ever had to deal with.
Heck I did'nt even mind getting killed be you:aok
You were always a class acked --<>--
I hope all will be well , take care Bud.
Title: Re: Game over.............
Post by: SkyWolf on September 22, 2005, 07:16:10 AM
Quote
Originally posted by smiggy

Frame rates suk even on my powerful PC at work, too much time and effort been wasted on minute details that in my opion the game didn't really need, skid marks, detailed tower windows, trees etc. etc.


to you all, and tally ho old beans!

Smiggyy.

Over and out!


Frame rates should be pretty good with the last update and a "powerful" machine set up correctly should be kicking keester. Can't help with the lack of interest though.
Title: Game over.............
Post by: Knite on September 22, 2005, 08:09:42 AM
Yeah, I have to go along with the framerate thing. If that's your biggest issue, it's actually going to be worse with IL-2. I have an Athlon XP 3200+ with a Radeon X800 XT and 1 Gig Ram. I can run 1600x1200 in Aces High at 60 frames per second (only dipping to 40 down low, and that's not sustained 40, that's dips to 40). IL-2 Pacific Fighters is much worse in framerate for me.

If frame rate isn't the issue, good luck =) Maybe we'll see you again if ToD is fun, and it'll be new. Might recharge some of that excitement =)
Title: Game over.............
Post by: Pooface on September 22, 2005, 10:58:13 AM
errrr, this post over a year old you guys lol