Aces High Bulletin Board
General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Bayonett on December 10, 2006, 12:10:23 PM
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I wonder how many players there are in total? It would be interesting to know so I know exactly how much i r teh sux. For instance, if I'm ranked # 1835, It's 1835 of how many?
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rank is a very bad indication on how good you are. it really does not mean anything.
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Also, you have to take into account which category rank youre looking at.
Figter, Attack, Bomber....
As has been mentioned, overall rank is a pretty unreliable measure of "how good youre doing", and it in no way reflects skill level. Rank can (and IS) be padded rather easily and with little fighting skills neccessary... you just got to know how :).
If you want to see how youre improving in single categories, take a look at the scores and watch things like kill/death ratio, hit%, damage vs objects etc.. to monitor your progress.
But always keep in mind outside factors! Ill give you an example: Last tour, my k/d was roughly above 1.0.... in itself a relatively low number. BUT, considering the fact that i was flying mostly Hurricane Mk1 in the late war arena (against much better performing planes) and that i have a habit of heading into the biggest red dar i can find with little concern to my altitude - im rather proud of such a high k/d.
Also, the single most important thing in this game isnt ranked or scored anyway: Having FUN! Dont get too single minded on achieving a good ranking, as long as youre having fun and achieving your own set goals (not comparing them to others) youre on the right track.
PS: To answer your question, usually each month there are around 4500 active accounts. Take a score where you do not have any figures yet (ie 0) and check the number in brackets... thats a rough estimate of lowest rank).
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Remember, to get a high rank you must fly for a high rank. There are hundreds of people with a comparable rank # like yours and still give me (rank usually <50) a spanking each and every time time we meet in air. They just donīt do the various things needed get a fancy rank #.
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For instance, if I'm ranked # 1835, It's 1835 of how many?
Toward the end of the month, check the roster for the number at the bottom and that will give you an idea. But as has been said here, "rank" doesn't mean a lot.
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TY for your replies.
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the dueling ladder use to be the best way to measure urself but for some reason skuzzy wont answer me about opening one back up :(
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Originally posted by Old Sport
... as has been said here, "rank" doesn't mean a lot.
Having a "good" rank means you are good at doing what it takes to have a "good" rank.
The most accurate measure of success here is the F/T ratio. That would be the amount of FUN you have versus the amount of TIME you put in. If your F/T is good....you are a winner. :)
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Originally posted by NoBaddy
Having a "good" rank means you are good at doing what it takes to have a "good" rank.
The most accurate measure of success here is the F/T ratio. That would be the amount of FUN you have versus the amount of TIME you put in. If your F/T is good....you are a winner. :)
hehe, well said!
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Originally posted by TW9
the dueling ladder use to be the best way to measure urself but for some reason skuzzy wont answer me about opening one back up :(
sorry to be the one to break this to you, but no one likes you and you smell of pee.
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Originally posted by Ball
sorry to be the one to break this to you, but no one likes you and you smell of pee.
Rofl:rofl :rofl :D
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Originally posted by NoBaddy
Having a "good" rank means you are good at doing what it takes to have a "good" rank.
The most accurate measure of success here is the F/T ratio. That would be the amount of FUN you have versus the amount of TIME you put in. If your F/T is good....you are a winner. :)
Truer words have never been spoken! :aok
At least, not on these boards!