Aces High Bulletin Board
General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Fatty on May 15, 2000, 01:48:00 PM
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I have yet to see this rate of production for any online game, in any genre (not limited to flight sims). We can barely get used to the equipment and maps we have before they're putting out more. We're still getting used to this terrain, and we're about to be hit with a naval terrain.
When looking for a good flight sim, Gordo and I tried everything this past December. FA2, AW3, Warbirds, boxed games with multiplayer, you name it. The limited planeset and simple terrain Aces High had back then was already easily the best to be found, and compared to what is here today it's not even the same game anymore.
No matter what I have in mind, be it several hours of hard-core strategic assualt trying to take bases, or a few quick intense sorties, it's immediately available.
Are there things I wish they'd have additionally? Surely. I want to see an arena with land/sea. I'd love to see gliders able to land a tank close to the target. I would love to have 8 monitor support so I don't have to use a HAT switch. Better yet 24 so I can sit in a modelled cockpit complete with obstructions. I'd love to feel the G forces instead gauging by wind sound and black/redout. I'd love it if folks realized the N1k2 is a more dangerous opponent than the F4u-1c, despite whatever state of the cannons may or may not be. I'd love it if folks kept there whining here instead of when I'm trying to enjoy the game in the MA too.
Despite what I think we still need, there is nothing out there that comes anywhere close to being the ideal flight sim for me. Given what I've witnessed from Hitech Creations, I'm fairly certain we're not going to see anything come close anytime soon. (sure I'm going to have a look at WW2Online, but given the scope of what they're attempting there, if the flight portion comes anywhere close to Aces High, I'll eat a pair of Gordo's socks)
So, if you're getting frustrated, take a step back and look at the big picture. Don't yell at other people for not flying like you want or what you want. If all else fails, do what I do, auger 12 times in a row so you take death a little less seriously.
This is as close as I'm going to get to any sort of feel good group hug type post, if this sim doesn't live up to your standings by all means, go, find one that does. Good luck, you're going to need it.
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Fatty
Fat Drunk Bastards (http://fdb.50megs.com)
"I ain't givin none of you bastards a hug who ain't bought me at least 6 beers."
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Fatty,
Amen and pass the beer!
Cobra
Musketeer Escadrille
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Here, here! Best post in days Fatty.
I for one am burned out in reading all the junk in this newsgroup, but not in flying in this sim at all.
-Westy
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MarkVZ passes the salt...after discretely unscrewing the lid (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Great post Fatty, I don't think that some people realize that AH is still in it's infancy and has a long ways to go, yet that the amount of work already done on Aces High is astounding given the time that they had to work on it.
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Mark VanZwoll
33rd Strike Group
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Amen.
And good scrap sunday fatty.... Musta hit ya hard first pass, but no one ping kill for me...or for your buddy on me...Although he got both flaps with one hit and nothing else...pretty symetrical burst...
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Heh, yeah, I was chasing you around with no rudder and one elevator, yelling for you to be still.
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Touching post, ya sissy. 50 demerits for Fatty!
Gordo
Fat DRUNK Bastards! (http://fdb.50megs.com/)
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ROTFLOL Gordo!
Well, I over-reacted alittle, after all, it's my CO thats leaving! I'm staying, but will be in the SEA and TA alot until "something wonderful happens"...oh, guess that already happened.... (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
[This message has been edited by Ripsnort (edited 05-15-2000).]
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C'mere ya be fatty Torque wants a hug. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
"(sure I'm going to have a look at WW2Online, but given the scope of what they're attempting there, if the flight portion comes anywhere close to Aces High, I'll eat a pair of Gordo's socks)"
What no faith socks?, maybe it should be his tobbacy stained underwear
[This message has been edited by Torque (edited 05-15-2000).]
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he he
Thought I got ya pretty good...
was milling around in the circle of death with the two of ya hopeing for one of those JG2 dudes to show up and save my but...
but that only happens to the good guys..
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<Smiles> Glad to see you children re-united again (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Read my mind Fatty, U read my mind....
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This is a game??
Dammo; had me fooled.
Great post; yer Immenseness. I'm talkin to my constituents; they wanna run yah fer Pope. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Hang
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Good job Fatty!!!!! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
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Ata boy Fatty...
I still hold 2 accounts with WB and i will most likely open one with wwii online, but i have the most fun as far as Flight modeling,Damage and loadout in AH.. it just rocks so i spend most of my free time here. I limit my WB time to S3 events witch are a blast. Hope to see something like it here soon.
The boys at HTC put a lot of time in on AH and even better, spend a lot of time with us Flying,thus giving us access to them on a daily basis. Thats what i think is outstanding.
Dog out .........
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I ain't going anywhere. Sure we all have frustrating days, times we fly like #$%^^*,
days when things don't work right.
As good as AH is right now I'm sure HT & pyro have changes/improvements yet to come. As much as this game has changed since beta who knows WHERE it will end up!
Meantime, I'll be hanging on & trying to enjoy the ride!
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FINALLY A BREATH OF FRESH AIR!!!!!
Thanks Fatty (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Rude Out!
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punt
WTFG Fatty!
Camel
(Faat WB 1.11)
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<Tips a beer at Fatty>
This endeavor is nothing more than a road trip of sorts. If you're looking for your happiness to be fulfilled at a final destination, you'll never find it. There is no final destination, just stops along the way. The real fun is in the journey.
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Doug "Pyro" Balmos
HiTech Creations
The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
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I'm so happy to finally see a positive post. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) I was considering posting one myself earlier today.
Just today I realized that no matter what game you play, there will always be something that you don't like about it. For most games, it never changes. AH, on the other hand, is in a state of constant evolution. This means that new features will always be added, bugs will eventually be repaired, and the game will stay fresh much longer. Not only that, we have a great community and a dedicated group of game developers, something few other games can boast of having. In other words, AH can only get better. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
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bloom25
THUNDERBIRDS
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Yeah I hate dying lets not have BigJim be target fodder anymore LOL
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Well said Fatty
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Damned Stalke
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<Sour hoists his mug to Fatty and promptly splashes his beer all over himself>
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*sniff** ... **sniff**
I love you guys <steals everyone's bud light>
Well, except for all you Nancy Boy SissyFire piluts (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
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Vermillion
**MOL**, Men of Leisure
"Real Men fly Radials, Nancy Boys fly Spitfires"
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He,he fatty ,
well spoken Sir. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
blitz
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To reiterate what Pyro said:
Sail yourself a journey through life, a destination it shall never be...
Group hugs are for TeleTubbies, real men just slap each other on the ass! (oh, guess that's in Football!)
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Yep, great people...great GAME...having a great time. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
popeye
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with one exception i agree completly.