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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Citabria on April 01, 2000, 10:01:00 PM
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I've been squelching channel 1 lately and found the atmosphere in Aces High much more pleasant with it off (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
seems aside from the occasional genuine salute and "great fight thanks" there is nothing but chest beating and mud slinging.
just curious how many others out there have come to the same conclusion and solution?
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CitabriAirbatiC
"There Is No Spoon"
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99% of the time, I have it squelched.
Best thing I ever learned in AH, the squelch 1 command.
Dago
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I did it couple time, but found that one "nice flying" from skilled opponent is more valuable for me than 50 offencive comments about my flying, so I am not going squelch it.
Fariz
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I always squelch it. Much more immersive without the enemy/friend watermelon chat.
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RUST
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[This message has been edited by ezrust (edited 04-01-2000).]
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I really enjoy the banter because some of the guys can keep it clean and fun. But more and more it is getting foul and lame...
I wouldn't mind having a "squelch list" of guys that are auto-squelched.
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I totally agree with funked.. an "auto squelch list" would be great. Personally, I pay enough money to play this wonderful sim that I feel I shouldn't have to put up with all the crap, yet I also shouldn't have to exclude myself from the great deal of good interactions on chan 1, just to avoid all the crap... somewhat of a dilemma, I agree. To be honest, I feel open chan flaming and accusations and sniveling, etc., etc., should be dealt with harshly if it doesn't stop after warning, or if is perpetrated by the same person repeatedly, but I see no realistic way to do this without HTC staff playing "room monitor" and being willing to let the axe fall when necessary. Obviously this isn't a reasonable expectation, as they have more important business to tend to. It's just an early Christmas wish I guess. I refuse to squelch chan 1 on principal though.. guess I'm just stubborn. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) Heh, in fact, even better than the squelch list, how about a System Message that tells the person everyone that has them specifically squelched. Can you imagine? Someone types in a message, and a message pops up,
"SYSTEM: You have been squelched by;
(list of individuals who have squelched this user)"
I think it would be hilarious, but then there are a few I can think of that would do it just to see if they could collect the biggest list of squelchers... ahh, the silly kiddies.
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Skorpyon
I/JG2 ~Richthofen~
"Feel the Sting......"
[This message has been edited by Skorpyon (edited 04-02-2000).]
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Agreed, I havent squelched channel 1 before the last couple of weeks.
I realy like the Squelch list idea. Missing out on <S>'ing the last guy that killed me or just the other 2/3'rds of the community, kinda sucks. Like tonight there was some good natured ribbing (I thought) between Vulcan and llbm that I found funny. I also have learned a few things about Vid cards and such, on the open channel.
I vote for the squelch list!
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I only squelch channel one to shut myself up. I squelch others to shut them up. It is real easy to squelch individual people..then they poof even if they are on country channel.
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Pongo
The Wrecking Crew
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Lately I have squelced 1, i agree its much better that way.
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you're right pongo,
I find it much easier to keep myself from grumbling to the opposing side when the means to do so is not immediately available with a single keypress (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
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citabria
sorry about the grip the other day at 17 near the ack. I was warping real bad due to the alter.net hope to AH.
only thing that really pisses me off was
I had a great tracking shot on you and just as I squeezed the trigger I warped and you jerked right out of my gun sight.
then the ack must have been shooting at me and I couldn't see it. got ping and looked back you were 3.0 from me. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/frown.gif)
I do hope the connection problem gets resolved soon though cause this game is tuff
enough as it is.
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How about a squelch macro? It can look for phrases such as "spit dweeb", "all you do is HO", "uber", "vulcher", "undermodeld", "overmodeled", "hacker" and "cheater" and automatically squelch those people. To be honest, there are things I like to hear even less than cursing in the arena.
AKDejaVu
DOH! I almost forgot the comment I loathe the most... "ack hugger".
[This message has been edited by AKDejaVu (edited 04-02-2000).]
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Forgot 'sissyfire'. I'd pay $60/month, probably more, if Deja's idea was put in. Only problem is you'd have to update each month with the kewl new catch phrase. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
Fatty
[This message has been edited by Fatty (edited 04-02-2000).]
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You forgot "FM" and ".50". (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
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I too have been squelching chnl 1. I hate to do it because i like to hear the banter ,expecially of my old DOA buddies, but I really really dont care WHY you got shot down, be it warps porked 50's or my gangbanging friends, so when the curseing starts, or the bullcrap gets too thick... I tune out.
BTW if I send out a salute I do it on private now as I assume chnl 1 is being squelched, something else to think about.
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I only have a small number of people I squelch. Therefore it's not much trouble quickly squelching them. Those that want a squelch list, how many people you got?? (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
Generally people are decent enough for me to keep ch1 active. Besides, if HT or one of the development team comes on and spread rumours, I don't want to miss it.
Ex.
[This message has been edited by Extreme (edited 04-03-2000).]
[This message has been edited by Extreme (edited 04-03-2000).]
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Sometimes I squelch 1 if the battles are intense, just so all the channel 1 banter, which is fun and amusing many times, doesn't cause me to miss any team calls. I need all the SA help I can get! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
[This message has been edited by Sundog (edited 04-02-2000).]
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I say each user have an individual "squelch file" on their system (like a config file). Squelch the users that make ya mad, dont the ones that don't.
I personally get a kick out of the people that blow their top when they die and spout it on CH 1. Its just plain funny to watch another human brain degrade to complete stupidity.
Jarbo
of the Buccaneers
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Originally posted by Camel:
Like tonight there was some good natured ribbing (I thought) between Vulcan and llbm that I found funny. I also have learned a few things about Vid cards and such, on the open channel.
Can someone please ask llbm to return the lead i filled his butt with to the nearest Knight depot. We're running low cos of the amount of lead he absorbed dying... and dying... and dying... and dying... and... ohhh you guys get the picture.
p.s. tactical tip for ya llbm... less fuel makes your plane lighter - and hey! you could even leave your landing gear behind to keep it real lean (can't remember ya needing it!!!).
Someone pass the vinegar... I see an open flesh wound.
-vlkn- in
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As much as I hate some of the behavior I've seen on the ch 1 buffer lately, the good-natured banter and salutes of the minority are worth keeping it un-squelched. I just squelch the people who are being obnoxious.
The way squelching works in Warbirds is good, where the person getting squelched is informed that people are squelching them. It helps to get them to realize that they need to clean up their act.
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banana
308 (Polish) Squadron RAF "City of Cracow"
"On the whole, it is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them"
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My God .. thinking about the boring climbing times in my HOG without Channel 1 .. i'd have to turn my TV on then and watch all those nudie girls on European channels which is really bad for my SA.. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
No i stay with and .. errr on Channel 1
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Phillip "Duckwing6" Artweger
Flight Officer "E" Flight
Skeleton Crew (http://www.picknowl.com.au/homepages/oneshot/main.htm)
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I admit, I only visually scanned this topic, but I have strong feelings about language and the squelch command.
My first opinion...is that it is unneccesary. However, the dynamics of the internet make, it a must. We all have an opinion of liberty and freedom of speech. Yet, no one is wrong. We also have an opinion of what is decent...or considered appropriate, in mixed company. I do refer to sex, race, religion....as it is inferred. I will not state examples, you know what I mean....in your mindset.
Don't force your beliefs or opinions on others...be free to express your thoughts, but not at the expense of others.
K-KEN
http://www.cutthroats.com/ (http://www.cutthroats.com/)
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"Yet, no one is wrong"
Bull
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Originally posted by ezrust:
I always squelch it. Much more immersive without the enemy/friend watermelon chat.
Ya I agree, opposing country watermelon chat squelch, is something I started and noticed less time reading the text buffer and more time doing things like ohhhh say flying.
It does add more realistic feel to the game not seeing hours of brainless monkeys pointless blow hole antics streaming in gray letters like the stock market ticker every time I wana cash in on my 30 dollar investment.