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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: A8TOOL on March 23, 2009, 08:40:10 PM
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So after making a Recruitment post in the Squadron forum on HTC I decide to ask our guys on our boards what They thought makes a good squad. One Guy, SKYRYDER, comes up with this off the top of his head and from the heart.
TOOLS, well said. I agree with all seven. I would like to add my thoughts.
The most important ingredient in a squad is that certain comraderi that develops among the guys. Trust through Comradeship is essential. Comradeship means (to me) that you feel comfortable and at ease among the team in a relaxed atmosphere. You share a feeling of pride in what we do. A sense of humor is well appreciated. Jokes and stories are shared during long flights. You are here to have fun, and you understand that fun is what this game is about. We all learn each others strengths and weaknesses, and support one another. You remain positive and generate good thoughts and promote confidence throughout the squad. You want to help another team mate at all times, always looking to come to the rescue. A sense of loyalty takes hold, and you can't wait to log on to see who's flying, and to say hello.
These things can not be taught. They must come from within. The right "chemistry" must flow between the players. When this happens, the squad will become like a well oiled machine. We will truly be a force to be reckoned with. And it will be a great time to fly with Righteous Vengeance.
Skyryder.
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I think it has to have a sense of friendship, organization, and democracy.
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An example of what a good squadron is, I would say the Riddle's Raiders is a good example.
ack-ack
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Simple: Esprit De Corps.
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Like minded approach to the game.
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:salute Aces&Eights
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IMO, it's all in what you want out of a squad. I simply enjoy the comradery anymore. With not much time to play at all during the week, it's nice to get with 'em on Friday night and just have fun & enjoy the laughs.
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71 "Eagle" RAF :salute
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good banter, fellow countrymen, fearless leaders, once you've saved each others backsides on numerous occasions you become brothers.
flying with people who understand air combat, appreciate it and love the whole history behind WW2 make it much more enjoyable than toddling around on your lonesome.
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Open acceptance of the nudist lifestyle
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Simple: Esprit De Corps.
A big thumbs up to this. :aok It's what makes me look forward to logging in to Pig Vox any chance I can get.
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:salute Aces&Eights
:salute +1
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Open acceptance of the nudist lifestyle
If you got paid for worthless posts, you'd be a millionaire.
:D
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A funky bluish signature graphic that looks like something from the WoW forums? ;)
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ROLLING THUNDER :salute
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In my squad one of our members went on deployment out of the country. Our CO facilitated sending him a lap top so he could continue playing with us. Another member has helped me tremendously with a nasty divorce I am going through. <==== Just a couple examples... Anyone of our members can ask the either for help, whether real life or in game.
You're right camaraderie has to be a main factor. None of us are in competition with each other for leadership position or overall direction. It is a democracy and we all enjoy harping on each other every now and then. I really believe that I have a group or real life friends in my fictional hobby... That rocks... :rock
SWneo
Proud member 125th Spartan Warriors
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In my squad one of our members went on deployment out of the country. Our CO facilitated sending him a lap top so he could continue playing with us. Another member has helped me tremendously with a nasty divorce I am going through. <==== Just a couple examples... Anyone of our members can ask the either for help, whether real life or in game.
SWneo
Proud member 125th Spartan Warriors
Yes, It's amazing how this simple video game can and has created so many lasting friendships between it's members. I don't think it happens on Xbox
There are probably many stories to tell of how people you've never met have reached out and and tried to helped in one way or another.
I'm not sure exactly what happened when WMLUTE lost his possessions to fire but I'm sure his squad was there to help. I remember the out pouring of sediment on these boards for many of the fallen or sick from perfect strangers and I'm sure things were done about those too.
While with the Aces I had the pleasure of meeting A8Balls who has one of the biggest hearts in the game. He's always willing to help his squad mates even if it comes out of his own pocket. I know he's paid for a couple of our members subscriptions when they were low on funds, myself included. We recently had A8WB pass, another great guy who will be soarly missed. Always a good word and quick to say hello. He lived in California and tried his best to use all of his contacts to help me find work here in Chicago when I could not find a decent job. He vouched for me knowing me only from this game. I'll miss his phone calls and friendly council. :frown:
For some, this is much more than just a game, it's a community built on friendships, trust and honor.
Just my opinions really
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Yes, It's amazing how this simple video game can and has created so many lasting friendships between it's members. I don't think it happens on Xbox
There are probably many stories to tell of how people you've never met have reached out and and tried to helped in one way or another.
I'm not sure exactly what happened when WMLUTE lost his possessions to fire but I'm sure his squad was there to help. I remember the out pouring of sediment on these boards for many of the fallen or sick from perfect strangers and I'm sure things were done about those too.
While with the Aces I had the pleasure of meeting A8Balls who has one of the biggest hearts in the game. He's always willing to help his squad mates even if it comes out of his own pocket. I know he's paid for a couple of our members subscriptions when they were low on funds, myself included. We recently had A8WB pass, another great guy who will be soarly missed. Always a good word and quick to say hello. He lived in California and tried his best to use all of his contacts to help me find work here in Chicago when I could not find a decent job. He vouched for me knowing me only from this game. I'll miss his phone calls and friendly council. :frown:
He sounds like a nice guy :salute to him
For some, this is much more than just a game, it's a community built on friendships, trust and honor.
Just my opinions really
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Squads that don't take their members for granted.
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Laughin it up with the boys and bustin ther stones when needed :rofl . Oh and dont forget we have TwentyFo singing on our vox its like a shortbus version of "american idol"......ohhhhh joy :huh
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I have the thought that a squad is there for friends.
When you have a group of guys who band up together you feel lighter than air even if its virtual. I play on and off now, I have a squad now the CLAIM JUMPERS. It really is my sort of squad, but I miss the old days of my flying career.
Because as a young kid of around 13 I ran into all kinds of players and one of the first guys I ran into was Botkins (AKA NanoCrew). LOL he was a squeaker in the major but so am I, but being around my own age group I became one of the core members. I usually took the squad when he was not on. But as a squeaker squad which was the term bestowed upon "The Crew".
Now Botkins and JohnnyJr we all agree were a pair of words I cannot mention. But through grabbing all the squeakers I filtered the good ones. 79Nerdie, Ruler2, MannyS and SgtShrif (84904). When we got together as the 95th RAAF NUKERS typing NUKE in capital letters whenever we landed was the fun part. Running NOE HQ raids in anything from B-24s to B25H's to even a 1 way in an IL2 and launching endless lanc hoardes of up to 200 lancs in the air. And yes we gained noteriety as "The DA Dweebs" who levelled A1 Knights in DA furball as the Teenage Terrorists SQUEAKING DEATH.
And since then I rarely see them on, Shrif and MannyS are GONE and 79Nerdie and Ruler2 are RARE.
But the point of my AH2 life story is to show, that AH2 is a few friends doing outrageous things and making complete oscar3$ of ourselves which is what we pay for.
B6Pacman
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A good squad will make you want to login to have good fun, secondary to do some team-play interaction, in arenas and in scenarios.
You also want to trust them helping you when you need it , giving 6-calls, and to be good enough sticks.
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Respect and courtesy mixed with friendship and having a laugh at ourselves.
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I always curtsy to you batty :D
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:D :rofl
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good banter, fellow countrymen, fearless leaders, once you've saved each others backsides on numerous occasions you become brothers.
flying with people who understand air combat, appreciate it and love the whole history behind WW2 make it much more enjoyable than toddling around on your lonesome.
Keep away from my backside thank you very much :old:
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piles?
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Herps
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:lol
Open acceptance of the nudist lifestyle
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An enjoment of the "amber liquid" in social settings - I mean that in all seriousness - many a time various of our squad has had the occasion when on the road to cement squad bonds with a pint or 2 with other members they are passing by - sometimes to excess :lol
...in a nut shell - Camraderie is a big part of a squad.
.....cheers eh! :D
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Heckling. Lots of heckling.
Also, the occasional cheeky shenanigans.
Neither of which are terribly fun if you don't like and respect your squaddies. :salute
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Fun, a bunch of laughs, a group of guys who can all get serious about a specific mission but also have fun in small groups doing whatever-the-heck comes to mind, and not bee too uptight about anything. This group of Clowns I've fallen is with is the perfect balance IMHO, "funny HA HA" clowns most of the time, always good for laughs, but with just enough "horror movie clown" to roll bases or tower a few on a fighter sweep. Most of us are older so there's usually at least one of us in the evening hours that has had just enough beverage of the adult variety to provide hours of amusement for everyone else... ya know, things like bombing the CV even though you've been informed it's your own, or being too inebriated to get off the runway without crashing while trying to take off as a whole squad! :rofl
Three things make a good squad:
A) Fun
2. Fun
iii. Fun
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when you feel that 60% of your fun is the friendship and camraderie with your squadmates, joking on ts, talking simple bs sometimes and having a grea ttime than you know you are a member of a good squad
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when you feel that 60% of your fun is the friendship and camraderie with your squadmates, joking on ts, talking simple bs sometimes and having a grea ttime than you know you are a member of a good squad
+1 :aok
Lancers are like my family, look forward to our nights we fly.
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My fellow swine keep me coming back for more. Oh, and the game is pretty cool and fun too. :D
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I just have to add, that you have not experienced pain, or mental anguish, until you have flown with Dan (corkyjr).
Sure he comes off as a nice guy, but get on squad vox with him. Take a few flights with him. If you so much as slip out of formation, he unleashes chaos at ya over vox.
Its all run very similar to a dictatorship, I cant imagine a dictatorship being much worse than Dans reign of terror.
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Both
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My fellow swine keep me coming back for more. Oh, and the game is pretty cool and fun too. :D
+1 :D :salute
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Simple: Esprit De Corps.
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Me
in it
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Having a bunch of beautiful women in the squad is what makes a squad great.
:cheers:
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Loose Deuce :salute
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No squeakers, no generals, missing limbs, and most of all, no tools.
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Love of p0rn :aok
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Yes, It's amazing how this simple video game can and has created so many lasting friendships between it's members. I don't think it happens on Xbox
There are probably many stories to tell of how people you've never met have reached out and and tried to helped in one way or another.
I'm not sure exactly what happened when WMLUTE lost his possessions to fire but I'm sure his squad was there to help. I remember the out pouring of sediment on these boards for many of the fallen or sick from perfect strangers and I'm sure things were done about those too.
While with the Aces I had the pleasure of meeting A8Balls who has one of the biggest hearts in the game. He's always willing to help his squad mates even if it comes out of his own pocket. I know he's paid for a couple of our members subscriptions when they were low on funds, myself included. We recently had A8WB pass, another great guy who will be soarly missed. Always a good word and quick to say hello. He lived in California and tried his best to use all of his contacts to help me find work here in Chicago when I could not find a decent job. He vouched for me knowing me only from this game. I'll miss his phone calls and friendly council. :frown:
For some, this is much more than just a game, it's a community built on friendships, trust and honor.
Just my opinions really
It does happen on Xbox. I joined a clan in 2005 when the 360 came out called EZ. The core group including my self is 7 guys. We see what games are coming and usually get the same ones and play together. We are going to comic con in July going to be a blast.
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Pretty much alot of whats been said here.
Friendship and generally joking around and having a good time.
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Wheres my midget p0rn? :furious
Well, we had Pigface erase that. This should give you more time to look at barnyard animals now.
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Well since we are celebrating our 20th anniversary of continuous operation this month, this is a good question.
I'd have to say, its good folks that park their egos at the door, that you would spend time with anywhere. :old:
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For me it is a mutual respect for the people I am flying with (and the challenge of stealing their kills :P ). The support I received from them while over seas, the countless hours of patience Lute had with me when I was Uber Noob (I finally graduated to Noob). The way the squadron came together when Lute did have his fire. The conversations I have had with all the guys and even wrag's singing (occasionally). Then again it is all NWbie's fault, what ever went wrong.
<SALUTE> Widowmakers
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no tools.
um, did you see who started this thread? :neener:
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Maybe.
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listen to all you guys "..friends...fun...Friendships ..." Who you kidding, squadies are for Bait :t
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listen to all you guys "..friends...fun...Friendships ..." Who you kidding, squadies are for Bait :t
Lol! Youre just jealous because you got baited! :devil
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Lol! Youre just jealous because you got baited! :devil
He is the Master of Bait ;)
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:banana: Froger <------- shows up for betty :banana:
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The pilots are what makes the squad work, the leadership is what makes the squad move, the game is what keeps us together. A squad must have respect, understanding and skill to be a lasting squad.
Been in the LCA going on two years now. For me, without these guys the game wouldn't be nearly as fun or as re-playable. :cheers:
:salute Loose Cannon Alliance
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80th
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Esprit de Pwn.
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Esprit de Pwn.
Thats what its all about :devil
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did anybody mention work yet?
because a good squad takes work
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Pretty much its all been said already. Just of a bunch of great people, having a good time. After awhile you become pretty good friends, even if you've never met.
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Esprit de Pwn.
I'm gonna make a plaque with those words on it and hang it on my wall.
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ME
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Like minded approach to the game.
I would prefer to have a squaddie that has a like minded approach on life. I couldn't care less how he/she approaches the game.
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Big Squeaker Clown Shoes!!!!
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I would prefer to have a squaddie that has a like minded approach on life. I couldn't care less how he/she approaches the game.
This statement makes a good point about how diverse people who play this game can be. I would prefer others who see the game as I do. I could care less what their religion or politics or life views are. I would rather those be diverse from my own. Perhaps the reason I am in a squad of one is because my uniqueness is so overwhelming. Damn...spell check found no errers lol
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Cohesion and Loyalty, friends you can trust wouldn't hurt either. Take it from me, choose your squaddies carefully or you'll end up regretting it if something happens to you in RL. I had a damned good squad, but apparently I had a reptile for an XO.
-Twitchy
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Cohesion and Loyalty, friends you can trust wouldn't hurt either. Take it from me, choose your squaddies carefully or you'll end up regretting it if something happens to you in RL. I had a damned good squad, but apparently I had a reptile for an XO.
-Twitchy
Damn... still whining? :lol
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Yeah my squad XO had a fascination with picnic basket's, trashcans, and midget p0rn. I'm gonna miss him. He lead a terrific drum circle. :t
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PLISSKEN (SNAKE)<--------------- That dude makes the squad good, Class act all the way !
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I'm gonna make a plaque with those words on it and hang it on my wall.
:lol