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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: rdspickle on January 28, 2007, 02:05:20 AM
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Howdy folks! I am looking forward to meating and compeating with all of you. I have just finished reserching what flight control system would best for AH-II. I decided to go with the X-52 Pro. I would like tothank all of you for your contributions/threads/imput. I would also like to know how many fo you use a head set while on-line?I went ahead and got that to. I am looking forward to your replys.
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probably somewhere between 95 and 97%
Almost everyone has a headset, and it's almost a necessity.
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Thanx, I am looking forward to getting my stuff mid week.
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I do not think I will let you meat me.
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Why not?
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I bought a plantronitc headset. Good or bad?
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Originally posted by rdspickle
I bought a plantronitc headset. Good or bad?
If it works it's good, if it doesn't it's bad! :aok
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Skyrock How long does it take to get up to speed in this game?
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Originally posted by rdspickle
Skyrock How long does it take to get up to speed in this game?
In case you are talking about airplane speeds, look here (http://gonzoville.com/ahcharts/index.php) for some performance numbers including acceleration.
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Originally posted by rdspickle
Why not?
because you,re spelling "meet" wrong!! lol
i wouldn,t want you to "meat " me either!!
just kidding with ya!!
the best way to start off with this game would be in the training arena
lottsa guys in there to help you learn the basic and not so basic stuff.
read the help file!!!!
ignore channel 200!!!!
i repeat-----ignore channel 200!!!!
your headset sounds like it is a good one
so does your stick set up.
welcome to aces high
remember its only a game
its only a game
its only a game
its only a game
your buddy,
Boner
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If you're an accomplished flyer who's been flying MMORG's for a while who understands air to air combat and the aircraft that AH has, and really only needs to learn the AH game system, then (I'm told) the average is a few months.
If you are a novice flyer or are just starting to learn to fly, then expect the learning curver to be in the better half to be something like "two weeks".
Grue
"Two weeks" is a historical term - it means you'll wonder forever when it's going to happen, but everyone will keep telling you that it's just around the corner.
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Originally posted by rdspickle
Skyrock How long does it take to get up to speed in this game?
I've been flying for 5 + years, and I get my but spanked regularly each and every night
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Originally posted by Mustaine
I've been flying for 5 + years, and I get my but spanked regularly each and every night
we're not talking about your sexual prefrances here Mustaine ! He wants to know how long till he gets to kill instead of being killed :D
While your waiting for your "gear" to arrive, you should spend your time reading the info at the Aces High Training (http://trainers.hitechcreations.com/) site. It may be slow going, but the more info you can get into your head and understand the quicker you'll be up and having fun. The first few weeks can be VERY frustrating, but it is well worth it once you get going.
Good luck and Welcome to Aces High!
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The learning curve is steep, but its strictly a matter of how fast you can learn & put certain things to work. The more & the faster your capable of learning the quicker you'll reach that "comfort" level.
Aces High training site is awesome, as is http://www.netaces.org
Spend some time in the TA each week, and if you get stuck, or don't understand something, hook up with a trainer.
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hey all
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if u dont have a headset you:
1.have to type everying
2.people that have headsets have to read what people type that dont have head sets(may well kill your self by reading:aok )
3.people dont want to READ what people are typing
4.talking is EZer
5.some people are to lazy to type(me)
:aok
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Originally posted by Mustaine
I've been flying for 5 + years, and I get my but spanked regularly each and every night
TMI dood. Leave your perversions out of this, please :)
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culero!!!!!!!!!
saddams cat!!!!!
awesome!!!!!
lmfao!!!!
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Originally posted by SteveBailey
I do not think I will let you meat me.
Well certainly not without dinner and a movie :D
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Originally posted by Rino
Well certainly not without dinner and a movie :D
everyone loves a cheap date :D
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Originally posted by culero
TMI dood. Leave your perversions out of this, please :)
hey everybody knows us Luftweenies wear leather undies when we fly... just more to add :aok
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Spickle,
Sorry if this is a repeat, I hit backspace key and my last reply vanished. I don't see it posted, so I'm not sure where it is.
Getting up to speed in AH takes some time. I tend to be a "winter" combat pilot as it's a bit too cold here in Indy to be outside. 12 degrees is the high expected for today.
Use the training arena (TA) before you jump into the main arena (MA). On your first day, spend about 30 minutes there and ask questions. They can assist you in getting your X52 set up and provide you some basics on combat flying. Use them for processes and tactics like dive bombing, bomb sight calibration etc. When I started about 3 years ago, I would go to TA, "learn something" then venture back to MA. If I got stuck in MA, I'd pop into TA, ask for help, figure it out and pop back into MA. So each time I logged on I'd be a little better at AH than the last time I was there.
The guys in MA are great. If you ask they will help you. After a while, however, it becomes appearant that you're new and may not know a lot of things yet. It's difficult for the guys to concentrate on their missions and situations if bombarded by a zillion questions. If they can help you with a brief question or two they'll be glad to answer your quetions. There are so many key strokes in AH that it's hard to remember them all. One I gennerally forget is "How to Drop The Tailhook" for carrier landings. It's a short question and they guys are happy to answer. It's the "how do I start engines, how do I raise gear, How do I shoot my guns, Why did my wings fall off" etc. Those are TA questions.
As for your X52... Santa brought me mine this Christmas. I've reconfigured it 3 times so far and expect to do it 1 or 2 more times. Seems like I try a configuration, assign buttons & slides, try it for a week or so, then make some adjustments and try that. So its all personal preference and have fun.
To close, You'll be flying & fighting in no time at AH. You'll find that you'll still be learning AH 2 years from now. So have fun, play with honor and respect and always remember it's just a game.
Enjoy,
Frank
"Discobud"
Carmel Indiana
:D
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Originally posted by rdspickle
Skyrock How long does it take to get up to speed in this game?
7 months here flying 4 to 6 times a week and I'm flat out terrible. A friend of mine who is quite the accomplished stick says that you'll initially be able to put a LOT of things together and feel fairly good about things. Then you'll hit a wall and it will seem like you can't do anything right. Be prepared for this to happen to you. When it does make another appointment with a trainer and work the warts out.
IGNORE CH 200 except to give or receive a
Try out the special events like Friday Squad Ops, AVA, etc... meeting new people who might not necessarily frequent the MA's will give you a broad base of people to get advice from.
If you go to the TA regularly you'll probably see me there. If you do and you aren't working with a trainer feel free to holler at me. I really can't teach you a great deal about how to become a hot stick but I'm more than happy to answer questions any time and am always willing to fly as a target drone for a fellow noob. Besides where I'm really lacking is defensive maneuvers and SA so we're really helping each other
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Originally posted by Dichotomy
7 months here flying 4 to 6 times a week and I'm flat out terrible. A friend of mine who is quite the accomplished stick says that you'll initially be able to put a LOT of things together and feel fairly good about things. Then you'll hit a wall and it will seem like you can't do anything right. Be prepared for this to happen to you. When it does make another appointment with a trainer and work the warts out.
IGNORE CH 200 except to give or receive a
Try out the special events like Friday Squad Ops, AVA, etc... meeting new people who might not necessarily frequent the MA's will give you a broad base of people to get advice from.
If you go to the TA regularly you'll probably see me there. If you do and you aren't working with a trainer feel free to holler at me. I really can't teach you a great deal about how to become a hot stick but I'm more than happy to answer questions any time and am always willing to fly as a target drone for a fellow noob. Besides where I'm really lacking is defensive maneuvers and SA so we're really helping each other
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WHAT IS IT?
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Originally posted by rdspickle
WHAT IS IT?
WHAT is what?
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MMORGS What is it?
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Originally posted by rdspickle
MMORGS What is it?
I think you mean
MMORPG
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mmorpg
Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game
I see the person who said it, and they mis-spelled it.
there is a sub-section MMOG
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massively_multiplayer_online_game
but no true "MMORG"
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What are some of the other sites?