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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: FiLtH on June 08, 2006, 07:53:26 AM
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Im planning on doing something in the form of a monthly interview with a pilot in AH each month. What I need from the community is nominees that they would like to see interviewed.
Along with that, I will go on a few rides with them using the join feature and see what,how, and how well they fly. I will then give a fair assessment of how they are in the catagories of fighter,bomber,gv,and ships, as well as other game related catagories.
I have a pic made up showing skill level meters, and toggles signifying each catagory and sub catagory. An example would be the fighter catagory. It is made up of 10 sub catagories including ACM, SA, and many more.
So if you know someone, and are curious where their strengths and weaknesses lie, and he is willing to take part, please nominate him today.
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Start with JhonnyRa, Pipper and Storch :p
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I would like to see in no particular order:
Levi
SHawk
Morph
KillnU
Furball
DogFart
there are many more, but those are some I think would be a good read.
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I nominate anyone at HTC. It's been YEARS since the last interview.
And after them Lephturn, Mossback, Vermillion, Dolomyte, Camel, banana, Torque and, oh why not, RAM also!
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In addition to the vets above, here are some guys with a wealth of experience and skills in sharing it:
Silat
BadBoy
Nomak
and woudl be fun to do the interview/filmed sorties with Laz -- sure to be a good read!
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Look for a squad CO, plenty of them to choose from and it might give some different insights. Why they formed the squad, why they choose a certain name, if their squad is specialized, etc etc..
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My vote is NB (NoBaddy) Not only has he been flying air sims since the invention of the internal combustion engine, he's got a wealth of ice cream knowledge and inside dirt on Skuzzy :D
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I'll wait for this afternoon for more nominees then choose. Then I will need info on how to contact them. Many of those Ive seen so far I never see in the game. So probably that will have an impact on my choice. Some of the listed I see everyday :)
A glimpse of part of the evaluation
(http://FilthsHangar.homestead.com/AH_KNOW_sneak_peek.jpg)
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Sweet idea!
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I like the idea of interviewing people.... Just not for the sole purpose of RANKING them. I'd rather you interview them, follow them, observe them, then just write an article on what you observed, but without putting them on a scale. That kind of cheapens it.
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I like the sound of this. It would also be interesting to know these guys sticks rudders etc. If they use combat trim some or all the time. Also most commanly used commands. I think shift Z is a god send.
Yucca is my first choice. I just ain't worked out "how" he handles that p47. He's a deadly snap shooter for sure but the handling ...man! What's that about? Maybe i'm going into the relms of fantasy but it's like he has aileron trim mapped into "Yaw". He can certainly swing that thing around for the over shoot.
Furball is also a geeza i'd like to know about. Exceptional fighter with a great perception of your next move / where your going to be.
Although I wouldn't expect guys to give away their hard learnt abilities it would be good to hear something from them.
Good luck on this project:aok
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Originally posted by Krusty
snip...
I'd rather you interview them, follow them, observe them, then just write an article on what you observed, but without putting them on a scale. That kind of cheapens it.
I agree.
Your graphic looks sweet, but to be honest any ratings are going to be purely subjective. They'll also be beisde the point, which to me is getting to see the guys at work, and how they think/react in combat.
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Originally posted by Simaril
I agree.
Your graphic looks sweet, but to be honest any ratings are going to be purely subjective. They'll also be beisde the point, which to me is getting to see the guys at work, and how they think/react in combat.
Exactly. Rating them won't accomplish anything positive.
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Interview me:)
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that pic looks like my evaluation. red means im good right?
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Interview Tufnuts.
JMFJ
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:aok
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If you interviewed me all I could offer is insight as to how one person could get sent back to the tower so quickly, so many times. Between Levi and Hub last night I think I spent more time selecting planes than I did flying them.
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Originally posted by FiLtH
I'll wait for this afternoon for more nominees then choose. Then I will need info on how to contact them. Many of those Ive seen so far I never see in the game. So probably that will have an impact on my choice. Some of the listed I see everyday :)
A glimpse of part of the evaluation
(http://FilthsHangar.homestead.com/AH_KNOW_sneak_peek.jpg)
Where is the Vulch catagory?:confused:
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Originally posted by Scatcat
Where is the Vulch catagory?:confused:
And there's no HO category either.
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agree with the others about ditching the ratings and rankings.
The focus should be on learning what these guys can teach the rest of us sorry bellybutton excuses for online pilots. :D
I definitely would be interested to see Leviathn interviewed. I've waded with him into furballs way back when that had me killed in 15 seconds, and he seems to end up killing all the enemies and going home without a scratch. ;) I dunno how he survives some of the things he gets himself into!
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Originally posted by Nifty
agree with the others about ditching the ratings and rankings.
The focus should be on learning what these guys can teach the rest of us sorry bellybutton excuses for online pilots. :D
I definitely would be interested to see Leviathn interviewed. I've waded with him into furballs way back when that had me killed in 15 seconds, and he seems to end up killing all the enemies and going home without a scratch. ;) I dunno how he survives some of the things he gets himself into!
Cuase he is a bot created by HT to sew hate and discontent among the player base.
Nothing else could explain it.
:D
Bronk
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Outside AH Levi can't take 2 steps without hitting a wall.. He's an AH-savant, is my guess.
(forgive me if you read this Leviathan!)
He's not allowed to cross the street because he can't see 2 feet in either direction, and has been hit by cars 3 times in the past year.
He can't put the top to his peanut-butter and jelly sandwich on because his hand simply won't go where he wants it, and ends up planting the bread face down onto the counter.
He can't add even simple math, and relies on calculators to do everything...
But put a joystick in his hand and stick him in front of an AH screen, and LOOK OUT!
To steal a line, "That deaf, dumb, and blind kid sure flies a mean spitfire!"
(all due appologies to Levi if he ever reads this, sorry, I couldn't resist!)
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:rofl
Worthy!
-- Todd/Leviathn
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Levi = Rain Man?
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you should do me because
I AM THE GREATEST all bow down to my l33tness
but then again the rest of the masses are not worthy to hear my words so
[SIZE=10]NO SOUP FOR YOU!![/SIZE]
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Originally posted by FiLtH
Im planning on doing something in the form of a monthly interview with a pilot in AH each month. What I need from the community is nominees that they would like to see interviewed.
Along with that, I will go on a few rides with them using the join feature and see what,how, and how well they fly. I will then give a fair assessment of how they are in the catagories of fighter,bomber,gv,and ships, as well as other game related catagories.
I have a pic made up showing skill level meters, and toggles signifying each catagory and sub catagory. An example would be the fighter catagory. It is made up of 10 sub catagories including ACM, SA, and many more.
So if you know someone, and are curious where their strengths and weaknesses lie, and he is willing to take part, please nominate him today.
you have far too much time on your hands. go get pregnant or something.
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Thanks for the vulch and HO catagorys. I forgot them!
This will be an interview, but also something more. Ive often wondered how many guys out there play hard but never get rank for their efforts. Lots of guys will score high in the fighter catagories, but not so well in others. This is designed to provide an overall evaluation. From fighter to goonies, to ostwind and tailgunners.
I evaluated myself, and tried to be as honest as I could. It turns out Im not as good as I thought in many things. This is not designed to hurt anyones feelings. Anyone who goes into it will know before hand they are being scored by what they answer for questions I ask, and watching them in action. There is no POOR ratings. The lowest is FAIR. Again alot rides on my opinion. I will be fair.
You say the rating will be subjective. Maybe so. But they will be consistant by someone who wont play favorites, and who knows a little about the game.
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Originally posted by BigR
Levi = Rain Man?
I don't know...
Levi, say "Target sucks!" for us, please, so that we might see if this is true or not.
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Originally posted by FiLtH
There is no POOR ratings. The lowest is FAIR.
So I guess you're not going to interview the "average" pilot then? Because then you'd need to make your lowest rating "Sucks arsch".
At what point do you draw the line for whom you interview and whom you don't? Are you looking for the more experienced sticks? The "better" pilots?
(honest question, I'm curious about your format)
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I need a person to start with. If you feel you can accept the process, please volunteer. Levi? Shawk? Stang? I saw you guys listed...also..this isnt just for the great sticks...anyone..any type player can do it.
Even if you think you arent good. You gotta be good in something..we spend too much time here not to!
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I'll volunteer as your GV specimen.
JMFJ
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Start with the top rankers from last month's tour
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I have a style that most people would shy away from - I fly the planes by the #'s as they were intended - and generally 90 % of the time, the guys I wing with do as well.
So, typically for me - a mission lasts minimum 45 minutes to sometimes as long as 1 1/4 hours. Puts a different perspective on it, when you are just in normal cruise with a moderate fuel burn and still cooking along at 340 kts TAS, arriving and actually having a decent amount of station time to be useful.
Most of the time was spent between the P-47 and P-38 series on long haul routes, generally at 15K but sometimes up to 25K for fighter sweeps and bomber cover, so I guess I took AKAK's role in some respects.
Can't remember last tour's stats, but was like ranked 22 for fighters and something else for attack.
Would be glad to have u jumpseat if you wish. Shawk and I are CO's - just have the Wings of Terror divided in 2 because of #'s.
Best,
Wolf
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interview part i think would be interesting
scoring part is a little "wierd" imho. it might be more interesting to ride with someone, and then report back your observations and such. of course that may also change the behavior of the pilot.
maybe film something and ask the community to vote for scores? dunno, i just think the scoring thing could be a touchy issue, but wth do i know?:D
at any rate is interesting idea, a refreshing topic, and a cool looking visual thingy:aok
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Picture of an attempt to interview Lev during his Nomad days...........
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/242_1149808116_notscared.jpg)
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Picture of Lev after said interview.
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/242_1148512434_odvictim.jpg)
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Naw, that's not lev. His hands are to big. Levi has small hands, think carny small!
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Ok...I out JMFM and Wolfalas name in a hat. And I drew Wolfala. Thanks for volunteering. JMFM I will be looking for you next month :)
Wolfala...I will need to meet with you in game. What time is good for you?
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Originally posted by FiLtH
I'll wait for this afternoon for more nominees then choose. Then I will need info on how to contact them. Many of those Ive seen so far I never see in the game. So probably that will have an impact on my choice. Some of the listed I see everyday :)
A glimpse of part of the evaluation
(http://FilthsHangar.homestead.com/AH_KNOW_sneak_peek.jpg)
That looks really cool! I love the idea of interviewing some players.
Very good idea.
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lmao silat.:rofl :rofl :rofl
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sounds cool :)
i would like to see an interview of the barbie twins (megadud and superdud) although you may need to redesign your scale into the negative. :D
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I'm on the left coast - so probally tomorrow or this weekend. PM me and we'll hash something out.
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ok thanks!
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better not interview me, the only thing I do well is die when I log in.
Though if I do live, I guess I land the plane pretty well.
:D
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cool idea, would love to get judged to see where i stand, i feel i still suck.....but then again i have many players tell me im good. i feel i just have good days and alot of bad days......:lol
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Originally posted by FiLtH
I'll wait for this afternoon for more nominees then choose. Then I will need info on how to contact them. Many of those Ive seen so far I never see in the game. So probably that will have an impact on my choice. Some of the listed I see everyday :)
A glimpse of part of the evaluation
(http://FilthsHangar.homestead.com/AH_KNOW_sneak_peek.jpg)
Red is good, or bad?
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so silat, Lev's nothing but a little p****?
:rofl :aok
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What a fun idea.
Some of the more colorful characters I enjoy and would like to know more about are:
(in no particular order)
Any HTC staff
Morpheus
BBQBob
Doobs
Storch
Dace
Mister Fork
Oldman731
StarOfAfrica2
Sakai
KONG / Kongkyuk (not sure if they are the same or different online)
Platano
Panzzer
Tbarone
TheBug
Eagler
TexMurphy
RedDg
Slash27
Grits
CUTT
RSLQK186
Yucca
Widewing
Nash
Mitsu
Fruda
Dantoo
Captain Virgil Hilts
Waffle
96Delta
WxMan
JB42
Joker312
TC
Eagler
Furball
Pellick
Ackack
Murdr (really any of the hot P-38 sticks)
I could add a lot more, but that would keep you busy for a while. ;)
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whay'd you put a JB hack on the list daddog? :lol
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Originally posted by Mustaine
whay'd you put a JB hack on the list daddog? :lol
Poor form Mustaine....(boo hiss)
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allright , we get our own embedded reporter.
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Originally posted by FiLtH
So if you know someone, and are curious where their strengths and weaknesses lie, and he is willing to take part, please nominate him today.
i would also like to nominate someone else, i nominate jaxxo, because he is funny, drunk, and has his own song to go with his name.
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Originally posted by LePaul
Start with the top rankers from last month's tour
because everyone knows that the top rankers have the most fun... :D :aok
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Originally posted by bigsky406
Poor form Mustaine....(boo hiss)
bah he knows i am just razzin ;) :aok
BTW have ED call me. i know he's all busy with his new job thing, but hey i haven't heard from him in like 2 months :mad: :lol
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Oh great just what we need, another way to compare scores and see just how *****y and whiny we can be about who's better, like were ACTUAL pilot's or something lol
P.S. IT IS A GREAT IDEA HOWEVER:D
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68devil I know how you feel. Just when I think Im awesome I get my butt handed to me. I've fought the worst and the best in here I think. I'll do my best to give an honest opinion. But alot of it will be the answers the pilots give me for the interview. The "check ride" will be the rest.
People will have the opportunity to show their stuff in all forms of the game, or just one if they like. Id prefer to have a broad area, but will do just selective types.
BTW...green is fair, yellow good, red (hotshot) expert. I was torn between the other way around and I knew the question would arise, as it could ,ake since either way. But for this, green ok, red better.
Really looking forward to doing this. Storch btw..ept still negative...but im tryin! :P
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I think you should interview all the trainers. Especially TC, that should be fun. :) I dont know about Silat though, he'll just want to show off his newest pair of shoes or something. ;)
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Originally posted by StarOfAfrica2
I I dont know about Silat though, he'll just want to show off his newest pair of shoes or something. ;)
Probably his red pumps.
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I nominate hubks. This would probably be the only interview I'd bother reading.
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Originally posted by pluck
interview part i think would be interesting
scoring part is a little "wierd" imho. it might be more interesting to ride with someone, and then report back your observations and such. of course that may also change the behavior of the pilot.
maybe film something and ask the community to vote for scores? dunno, i just think the scoring thing could be a touchy issue, but wth do i know?:D
at any rate is interesting idea, a refreshing topic, and a cool looking visual thingy:aok
Used to be a site an AW player set up where people could log in, comment and rank other players. My name in the sig line leads to an example. There were several catagories you could rank people in, but the page I archived was "simple mode" and didnt show that. It actually started out as the site owners opinion of well known players, but after some disagreements about that, they made it so others could rank also. Oh well, looks like Im just rambling down memory lane, better move along.
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I think the point of this exercise is, and Flit you can correct me if I am wrong or not - is the style of play and how it is matched to the personality and the aircraft/mission type selected. I wouldn't say i'm the best furball guy around, not by a long shot - but then again I don't fly Spitfires or 109's much to have a valid discussion. My personality matched to the P-47, in this case was to fly in a way that I actually would in real life - with the professionalism and military precision one would expect while operating a machine of this type.
The same would be expected say if I were flying an AR234 in a behind the red line action, more reminiscent of a unarmed recon. Like many things in life, you get out of it what you put in. I have fun, but also try to apply the lessons learned by those who came before us to show the validity of their sacrefices.
Wolf
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LOL Mustaine. :) I met JB42 at the con a couple years back, but did not get to know him. Just too many people to meet. :)
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Yes Wolfala it won't be my opinion of I fly this way you should to. It will be more of the lines if you choose to get in the middle of a furball do you do some fancy stuff or die early, and if you choose to hunt carefully, do you do so efficiently and safely, or end up throwing it all away constantly losing patience and just committing when its all said and done. No one way is going to be the best, but there are better ways to do each way. Stuff like that.
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Originally posted by hubsonfire
I nominate hubks. This would probably be the only interview I'd bother reading.
:rofl
nominate yourself because no one else will, eh?
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RTSigma
KaZaa
Urchin
999000
SHawk
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How a guy named Jebus. He can tell you stories of this guy named Filth bombing his Flak. Everytime he ups a flak Flith is there to bomb him.:aok
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How bout me? 19/F/S
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Originally posted by Furball
:rofl
nominate yourself because no one else will, eh?
It worked for him, so I figured I'd give it a shot, too.
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Originally posted by Retired
Start with JhonnyRa, Pipper and Storch :p
Hahahahahahahaaaahhh... I just about peed me pants! you aint got enough tape for that!
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Originally posted by FiLtH
I need a person to start with. If you feel you can accept the process, please volunteer. Levi? Shawk? Stang? I saw you guys listed...also..this isnt just for the great sticks...anyone..any type player can do it.
Even if you think you arent good. You gotta be good in something..we spend too much time here not to!
As a bit of a
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I'll be looking over these names in the coming months. Thanks for the offers thusfar.
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:noid
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HARRR!
I'd like to vote or nominate some of my squaddies. We have some great pielets, and "real" pielets to boot. Here are their handles!
MiG - CO and real pielet (also Beta tester for AW3, Microsoft Flight Sim etc)
CapnMike real pielet (Commercial Jet Captain)
We have other fine Pielets, but those are our Top-Guns.
Of course, you need to ask them :lol
K-KEN
http://www.cutthroats.com/
(http://www.webdesignbyken.com/images/CMCsmall.gif)
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Great idea, Filth.
Just one thought. The most of the players who was suggested for interviewing are well known here. We saw a lot of films with them, we know what they think and how they like to fly because most of them are writing here on BBS. Certainly, it would be great to see their flights again, but it would be nice also to see some unknown players.
Here we have about 10% of HTC players, and I really do believe that among other 90% there are a lot of good fighter pilots. Would be interesting to see them.
Just an idea, if you meet somebody who is good in fight and unknown for community let us know his nickname. May be Filth will be able to find among them somebody who are willing to give interview.
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Cool idea Filth..
I can't think of anyone who is not already on these lists though.
I'll look forward to reading these when you publish... But I do agree with some here that the ride alongs probably won't truely represent the way the guy flys... Everyone on their best behavior and what not.
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Originally posted by K-KEN
HARRR!
K-KEN
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Great idea! Interview Harr :aok
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GTR
Whels
Redd
Lynx
Flossy
Mute
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Originally posted by bigsky406
Look for a squad CO, plenty of them to choose from and it might give some different insights. Why they formed the squad, why they choose a certain name, if their squad is specialized, etc etc..
How about an interview with a pilot and an interview with a squad. You can fly along with them and see how they work together. Report on the chemestry of the squad as well as the effectiveness of the squad. You discuss differant guys in the squad. I Guarantee you will have a good funny story from ~~The Unforgiven~~ People like Plissken, Kermit, Herblife, Betty, Wannbe, Tinmanx and of coarse Me! Nomde and Yucca and thier crew have flown with us and they will tell ya that we are a hoot. And we geterr done! LOL I think this story idea is a great idea I hope to see an article on pilot and a story on a seperate squad. Just my 2 cents :aok
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The squad idea is on the drawing board. :)
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Geeez, no brainer start at the top.
Hitech
Then work the bottom of the barrel.
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Originally posted by doobs
Then work the bottom of the barrel.
That would be me! Let me know when you're ready.
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this is a good idea filth, can't wait to see what u come up with, should b pretty good reading thats for sure, as far as the idea on the squad interview, that would b cool, there r lots of squads to choose from and they all have their own way of doing things. <
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Hello everyone, this month I had the chance to interview the man himself..... Hitech.
I travelled to the new office's via P51, I knew that I was close when I found myself being Vulched on landing at Dallas airport, climbing from the wreckage of the old war bird I took the time to hold up a Black sign with "Nice Kill Ya Big Vulch-Tard" written in 70 point white Tahoma font before climbing into Skuzzy's 2006 Lexus IS250
I was mildly embarrassed as I said hello to the Skuzmister only to find Carrie at the wheel. I asked where Skuzzy was as I apologised to her for the mistake and she politely pointed to the rear seat where Skuzzy was furiously working the keyboards of five laptops simultaneously. "Working on network issues I asked".Skuzzy grunted and motioned his head towards Carrie who enlightened me by saying "He is actually moderating the current BK threads" .
Pulling away from the fire trucks and the burning wreckage, the furious typing in the back seat momentarily stopped, I saw Skuzzy briefly look out the back window, he returned to his typing pausing only to say "Carrie would be be so kind". She replied with a node in the rear vision mirror and then asked me to pass her bag which was at my feet. From it she pulled a small object that I thought was a dark green apple put it to her mouth and then threw it up in to the air "what was that I asked ?" "Grenade" she casually replied .
The WTF? expression on my face must have been clear as she again pointed to the back of the car, my confusion as to how a small yet lethal explosive device would help Skuzzy in he efforts was short lived, for behind us the Vulch-Tard was flying low over the runway attempting to up his rank by with a GV kill on Lexus. Carrie's timing was perfect, the grenade exploded bringing the Vulchers short flight to an eventful end....
To be continued
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Originally posted by Krusty
I like the idea of interviewing people.... Just not for the sole purpose of RANKING them. I'd rather you interview them, follow them, observe them, then just write an article on what you observed, but without putting them on a scale. That kind of cheapens it.
I agree. Cant really put pilots hee on a scale as the rankin system here is at best. Not a true indicator of ones skill.
I've faught some great pilots you rarely see ranked in the top 500 that were by far better pilots then many of those consistanty ranked in the top 20.
Ranking here is all about working the system and knowing how to milk it.
But even then There are alot of...charactors in the gameThat arent particularly uber pilots but I have found amusing to hang out and play with I wouldnt mind seeing interviewed.
Just to see what they have to say LOL
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Mussie.......
:rofl :lol :rofl :lol
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Originally posted by daddog
LOL Mustaine. :) I met JB42 at the con a couple years back, but did not get to know him. Just too many people to meet. :)
then you met me too :confused: you talking about Indy or the last con in TX?
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Thank you Wolfala for taking time out of yesterday to allow me to ride with you and do the interview. Where the interview was done over teamspeak and I dont do short hand, the answers and questions will be direct. The results will be released in Sim's newsletter. probably later on this week.
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No problem. Sorry the last mission was so lengthly - must've been up about an hour according to my watch. 45 minutes of patrol and then boom - run head on into a high alt mission. Guess thats how it is supposed to go - atleast the other guys got out without much of a fuss and we broke up the base porking party.
S!
Wolf
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Ya that was a long one. But breaking up that strike was cool to see.
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Filth not to Change subject but when are we going to see the AH pizza guy again?
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LOL..i was just talking to a squaddie about pizzaguy today. I think Im waiting for something in the game to give me an idea :)
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Here's the idea, online pizza guy meets online (whatever)girl,
and they try to impress each other with there mad online skills.