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Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Mickey1992 on August 15, 2001, 09:11:00 AM
My co-workers wonder what I am cheering about.   :D
 http://www.hitechcreations.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=3&t=000210 (http://www.hitechcreations.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=3&t=000210)
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: AKSWulfe on August 15, 2001, 09:14:00 AM
They also have a new banner too...

Man this kicks ass!
-SW
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Staga on August 15, 2001, 09:16:00 AM
Yep, Time to start spamming some another bulletinboards  :D

WTG HTC!!!!!  Okay, couple more !!!!!
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Maniac on August 15, 2001, 09:18:00 AM
WOOAAA they cut the price in half!!!!
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Zippatuh on August 15, 2001, 09:22:00 AM
OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zippatuh
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Ripsnort on August 15, 2001, 09:29:00 AM
Whos gonna be the first to tell the AGW crowsd?  :) oh, thats right, they are free for the month of August (there's a reason why too!  ;) )
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Eagler on August 15, 2001, 09:33:00 AM
thx HTC, though didn't mind the higher price, always looking to save a few $$

<S>
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Fury on August 15, 2001, 09:37:00 AM
I was hoping this day would come.  This is an incredible price cut!

Thanks HTC!
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Westy MOL on August 15, 2001, 09:37:00 AM
I have mixed emotions about this but for me it means I can can sure keep paying for AH come this October when our second child arrives.  I'd been questioning whether I would (or could) continue to pay for AH when my flight time would be next to nill for a few months - but now I have no problem at all.

 I just hope (sincerely!) that HTC can continue as they were or better - more in regard to thier personnal, professional and financial success.

 Westy

[ 08-15-2001: Message edited by: Westy MOL ]
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: R4M on August 15, 2001, 09:42:00 AM
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT TTT  :)
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Makarov1 on August 15, 2001, 09:47:00 AM
I'm weeping like a little girl. Was afraid I was gonna have to drop AH if our condo purchase goes through. Looks like I can keep it now without the wifey her-assing me about $30/month. Bless you HiTech Creations!   :D
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Max on August 15, 2001, 09:49:00 AM
WOW...
$300 tax refund in the mail yesterday and now this! WTFG guys!! I feel like Donald Trump...well, maybe not  :)

DamnedMax
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: DeeZCamp on August 15, 2001, 09:50:00 AM
@%%#@%%!%!@%%!!!!  :D    @%%@%$@%$!!@!!!

Ill be sure to tell the WORLD!! of the new price and that they should all come play aces!! Grow HTC! GROW!! GROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =)

THis is aweseome price cut.. <S> <S> <S>!

 :D
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Apache on August 15, 2001, 09:58:00 AM
Fantastic!!!
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: pdog_109 on August 15, 2001, 10:00:00 AM
Its only 5 more bucks than WW2OL
hehe  :)

[ 08-15-2001: Message edited by: pdog_109 ]
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: 2Late4U on August 15, 2001, 10:00:00 AM
YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!  YES!
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Serapis on August 15, 2001, 10:03:00 AM
What 2Late4U said...<G>

Charon

[ 08-15-2001: Message edited by: Charon ]
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: tofri on August 15, 2001, 10:09:00 AM
WWOOOWWWWWW!!!!!!
FAAAAnntastiiicccccc!!!!
Now we could stop whining in Europe every month  :D

THANKS HTC!!
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: tofri on August 15, 2001, 10:11:00 AM
WWOOOWWWWWW!!!!!!
FAAAAnntastiiicccccc!!!!
Now we could stop whining in Europe every month   :D

THANKS HTC!!


OOPS I'm so excited I send it twice  :)

[ 08-15-2001: Message edited by: tofri ]
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: bigUC on August 15, 2001, 10:11:00 AM
Don't forget that this is a time for negotiations: "Sweetheart, what would u do for me if I cut that expensive AH-bill in half?"
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Replicant on August 15, 2001, 10:15:00 AM
Thank you HTC!  Sure helped my monthly car insurance repayments!!   :)

Salute!

Regards

Nexx
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: batdog on August 15, 2001, 10:18:00 AM
Hummm... I'm happy but abit worried. I wonder what sort of crowd this will bring in?

 The good point is that now some great folks who just couldnt see the justice in footing 30.00 amonth will now be able to join.

 I hear the death toll of AW3...

xBAT
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: LePaul on August 15, 2001, 10:20:00 AM
Woohoo!  FRESH MEAT IN THE MAIN ARENA!   :)

Cool savings!  Those that winced at paying before now have to put their money where their mouth is!
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Westy MOL on August 15, 2001, 10:28:00 AM
Removed ref:WW2O after reading Pyro's post.

[ 08-15-2001: Message edited by: Westy MOL ]
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Furious on August 15, 2001, 10:33:00 AM
HTC, Thanks.

My job of course is suffering because of this.  First the CT and now a price cut, I just can't consentrate.  I wan't to leave for home now.

F.
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Pyro on August 15, 2001, 10:43:00 AM
We definitely want people to know about it, but I ask that everybody who disseminates this information does so by appropriate and respectful means.  We have a great community here, but a lot of people think the opposite because of outside interactions of a few.  That is wrong.
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: aknimitz on August 15, 2001, 10:47:00 AM
T H A N K  Y O U  H T C !
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: SirLoin on August 15, 2001, 10:48:00 AM
Unbelievable!!..I will be contacting every person I know in the FS community and posting on every board I know about,Just imaging the numbers we gonna have..Hello new arenas!!!..Great move HTC!  :)   :)   :)
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: AN on August 15, 2001, 10:59:00 AM
WooHoo!!!  Thanks HTC!

It's interesting, when the open beta ended I didn't start up an account, mainly for three reasons.

1.  The red enemy icons.  In fact, I quit playing AH before the beta ended, mainly because of the red enemy icons.

2.  The price.  I still enjoyed AW back then, so $10 was a bargain compared to $30.

3.  AW had scenarios, AH didn't.

Several months ago, I came to terms with all three of these issues, and started to enjoy AH anyway.

Now, in these (7?) months (since I started playing again), all three of these issues have since been resolved--icon color is now adjustable, Tour of Dutys are starting up, and now the great new price!

WTG HTC (and the events team)!

anRky

[ 08-15-2001: Message edited by: AN ]
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Serapis on August 15, 2001, 11:00:00 AM
Quote
Hummm... I'm happy but abit worried. I wonder what sort of crowd this will bring in?
The good point is that now some great folks who just couldnt see the justice in footing 30.00 amonth will now be able to join.

I hear the death toll of AW3...

xBAT
 

I have several friends woh are good sticks with a lot of AW time (but rather cheap)who will have no excuse but to give AH a good try.

Frankly, as far as the maturity issue is concerned, the community has the power to set an acceptable tone -- for example, .squelch (massively, instead of arguing with these Dorks and making it worse)when certain people begin being disruptive. If the community can't handle it, then AH can take a more agressive tone with people who cause constant problems. I'm more Libertarian than not, but this is a public area and personal rights like free expression come with responsibilities like civility and manners. At least that's how I was raised.

Charon

[ 08-15-2001: Message edited by: Charon ]
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Kieran on August 15, 2001, 11:12:00 AM
This is an inevitability, Westy. There is sufficient competition for this type of game to make the move wise. More, it seems the trend is to move to larger worlds. Is it so far-fetched to imagine that AH might one day add infantry? Gotta have numbers to make that happen. It does seem to be the direction of the industry, and the first sim to really successfully pull off combined arms is going to make someone rich.
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Swager on August 15, 2001, 11:12:00 AM
Can you spell

W-O-O-D-Y!!!!!

Not bad, HTC, not bad at all. This month you get an "A" for both effort and performance.
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: 2Late4U on August 15, 2001, 11:12:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by batdog:
Hummm... I'm happy but abit worried. I wonder what sort of crowd this will bring in?

 The good point is that now some great folks who just couldnt see the justice in footing 30.00 amonth will now be able to join.

 I hear the death toll of AW3...

xBAT

This is a tired old argument.  While it is certainly true that at a lower price we will have a larger player base and it will certainly allow those of lesser means play, I fail to see any direct relation to it having a large negative impact on the comunity.  I think that a higher price does not equal a good comunity...I mean...look at AOL...the highest price ISP in the US.


1)  I've played online sims since before most people even knew they existed.  To the best of my recolection, I started out paying $6/hour + my regular internet fee which was $45/month for 40 hours.  We had jerks at that insane price too.

2)  Dont we already have complete bozos now (as in before this price change)?  

3)  In my professional carreer, I have found that there is absolutly no direct corelation between wealth and being a pleasant person, in fact it is often quite the opposit.
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: mauser on August 15, 2001, 11:20:00 AM
Thanks HTC!  Although I wasn't going anywhere wrt AH, fiancee and I just bought our first home together, and your new pricing really does help out.  

cheers!
mauser
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Lugnut on August 15, 2001, 11:26:00 AM
"Hummm... I'm happy but abit worried. I wonder what sort of crowd this will bring in?"

Considering the current occupants, I'm sure they'll only be a considerable improvement <EG> Hi Rip and Goobermeister  ;)

Yeah, its a slow day on AGW as your local amb"ass"adors will attest to.

Cheers and congrats

Lug
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Hornet on August 15, 2001, 11:34:00 AM
Many thanks HTC!

Can go get my ProThrot USB now   :)
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: moose on August 15, 2001, 11:36:00 AM
wtg htc, I can't wait to see the expanded playerbase.

newbies will mature into great fliers if given a chance too

it'll be great to see the arenas fill up
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Beach on August 15, 2001, 11:39:00 AM
WHOW, I thank everyone one at HTC, You all put out so much all the time and now this.  
"I have been and always shall be" Aces High.
Maj.BeachS
483rd Fighter/Bomber Group
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Westy MOL on August 15, 2001, 11:39:00 AM
Roger all that Kieran. "More encompassing" is the buzz phrase (and direction) these days  :)  Which personally I like.

 I removed my gratuitious poke after reading Pyro's post and I'd have done the same after getting to yours further down.

 Lugnut! Say hi to MG eh?

   Westy
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Mathman on August 15, 2001, 11:50:00 AM
Man, this has been a great week for myself and AH!  First, I hear that some problems with my plane are getting looked at for 1.08.  I see we are getting some new planes in addition to several other improved features.  Then, I check my email and see this!  Wow, it really is Christmas in August (well, not really, but damn close  :)).

Cheers HTC, and it is with my heartfelt thoughts that this works out for the best for you guys!
-Math
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Halo on August 15, 2001, 11:56:00 AM
Absolutely fabulous!  Thank you, gracias, danke, etc. in all the known languages, modern and ancient.
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: lasse on August 15, 2001, 12:05:00 PM
This really is great news.

I am positive that this is the online sim that gives you most value for your money.

It`s GRRrrrreeeeEEEAAAT !!

The 332 "VIKING" Squadron
 (http://www.lasse.as/332.bmp)
Lasse
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: AKDejaVu on August 15, 2001, 12:10:00 PM
That's 7 pints of Terminator Stout a month.

Thankyou HTC!

AKDejaVu
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Nifty on August 15, 2001, 01:35:00 PM
Now I can afford that porn site subscription!  Thanks HTC!!!

 :eek:  Least I'm honest about it!   :p
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: AKSWulfe on August 15, 2001, 01:37:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Nifty:
Now I can afford that porn site subscription!  Thanks HTC!!!

  :eek:  Least I'm honest about it!    :p

You are getting played man, don't you know how easy it is to get into those "pay" porno sites??? It's free... all free.. you just need to look around.

Not like I do it.. I'm just.. uh... saying...
  ;)
-SW
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Broes on August 15, 2001, 01:42:00 PM
Gee, looks like i am coming back  :))

Broes
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Fatty on August 15, 2001, 02:10:00 PM
Muhahahaha!  1 extra happy hour lap dance per month!
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: zapkin on August 15, 2001, 02:15:00 PM
hey thats a good deal on a lap dance!
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Cobra on August 15, 2001, 02:23:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by zapkin:
hey thats a good deal on a lap dance!

You haven't seen who lap dances for Fatty, have you   :eek:

BTW, Thanks HTC!!

Cobra
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Fatty on August 15, 2001, 02:34:00 PM
Happy hour = half price
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: mrfish on August 15, 2001, 02:41:00 PM
man, those months of unemployemnt were making me think twice about the cost of aces high - this definitely solves that problem. right on hitechcreations!

 :D
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: AKSWulfe on August 15, 2001, 02:46:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Fatty:
Happy hour = half price

happy hour = half price = crack potatos
-SW
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: batdog on August 15, 2001, 02:48:00 PM
2LATEFU.... point taken  :) I really hope your correct.


 xBAT
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Skuzzy on August 15, 2001, 02:50:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by SWulfe:


happy hour = half price = crack potatos
-SW

Uhmmm,...and I thought it was half-cracked potatos  :).
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: AKSWulfe on August 15, 2001, 02:53:00 PM
half, full, medium, large.. anyway you put it, I wouldn't let 'em near my lap let alone dance!
-SW
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Fatty on August 15, 2001, 02:54:00 PM
Man SWulfe, you need to get out to some better establishments.  Perhaps if you make it to the con we'll enlighten you (I'm not above making that sacrifice for a fellow player).
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: AKSWulfe on August 15, 2001, 02:56:00 PM
Washington, D.C. isn't exactly known for it's pretty OR CLEAN ladies at the strip joints.    ;)
-SW

[ 08-15-2001: Message edited by: SWulfe ]
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Karnak on August 15, 2001, 03:05:00 PM
Thank you HTC!!!!  :D

I sure hope your business does well with the new rate, I know you researched the rate change for quite awhile.

Good luck!
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Thrawn on August 15, 2001, 03:21:00 PM
Thank you HTC.  You are the best company in the entire planet!!  I had purchased a month at the beginning of august and was debating continuing in Sept...no debate now.

Plus, alot of my friends have tried AH but found the costs ($45+ Cdn) prohibative.  Not any more.    :D
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Lance on August 15, 2001, 04:12:00 PM
Thanks HTC, I will be resubscribing now ;)

[/quote]and the first sim to really successfully pull off combined arms is going to make someone rich.[/quote]

You are SO right, Kieran.
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Fatty on August 15, 2001, 04:14:00 PM
Who is Lance?
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Kuban on August 15, 2001, 04:24:00 PM
great - thx HTC i can pay now - I AM LIVING IN GERMANY
15 * 2 = 30DM (german mark) its not too much... i pay for my dsl line 80DM per month now - its 40dollar
hehe THX HTC
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: skernsk on August 15, 2001, 04:27:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Fatty:
Who is Lance?

Is he the guy with one nut that rides bikes?
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: sling322 on August 15, 2001, 04:40:00 PM
I heard a rumor once about a guy named Lance that was supposed to be designing a website or something.....could be wrong though.
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: CJ on August 15, 2001, 08:09:00 PM
Well, I guess this validates their earlier promise about evaluating different pricing plans!  Good timing too. I've been sorta strapped for cash lately, and have been finding it harder and harder to justify my habit  :)  Once again, HTC comes through for us!


Thanks
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: bashwolf on August 15, 2001, 08:42:00 PM
A newbies is joining along with few of my squadmates that can afford know wahooooo.  Thx HTC.  

Bash<--------new and easy target for you Aces  :)
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Camel on August 15, 2001, 09:08:00 PM
Bash!!!

<S> HTC! and thankyou
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: iculus on August 15, 2001, 09:12:00 PM
Thanks HTC!

 :)
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: streakeagle on August 15, 2001, 11:35:00 PM
Now I don't have to wait until I finish school to join the main arena! Even a poor starving student can afford that... if the car doesn't break down again    :D

Thank you HTC, I will be joining as soon as I have time to play... in a day or two when I start a mini vacation before school starts again.

[ 08-15-2001: Message edited by: streakeagle ]
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Beegerite on August 16, 2001, 12:19:00 AM
Thank you!!! First thing I did is to send an email to former squaddies in FA2 telling them, "no more excuses"
Beeg
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: janjan on August 16, 2001, 03:23:00 AM
Gonna renew my account:

Combat theater + half price - can't resist anymore  :)
Title: Xmas in August! (rate change)
Post by: Kratzer on August 16, 2001, 10:12:00 AM
LJK returneth... we were all in despair... AH was a bit too much, we couldn't get WW2 to work... should see quite a few of us back, and some of the guys who couldn't afford it for the first time... hooray!

[ 08-16-2001: Message edited by: Kratzer ]