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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Anaxogoras on September 11, 2009, 11:49:55 AM
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Some of us often criticize Aces High and suggest ways that it could be improved, or point out things that may be incorrect, etc. I am certainly one of those people. But what about things that I like in AH? What features do I think compare favorably with features in other flight sims?
This would be my list:
- In-game vox. You don't have to fuss with teamspeak or ventrillo or pay to set up a server for your squad. The name-tag in the upper right corner of the screen makes it easy to know who is speaking.
- The huge number of players that can be accommodated in a single arena makes for some epic fights and Special Events.
- The Special Events team and the semi-historical flying opportunities they create for us.
- The viewing system is user-friendly and doesn't put you at a disadvantage if you don't have track-ir.
- The hangar loadout screen is pretty nifty and deserves more recognition than it receives. It makes it easy to see what's on your plane, and whether it's on the wings or center-line, etc.
- Although it may be imperfect, the ENY/Perks system for encouraging the use of less capable aircraft is novel and effective.
- The in-flight physics are first-class.
What's your list?
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It allows me to shoot people without going to prison. :D
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It allows me to shoot people without going to prison. :D
:rofl :rofl :rofl
Don't forget you can steal bases. (Of course that is allowed in baseball as well)
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It allows me to shoot people without going to prison. :D
Yep that is something they do not let us do here in the heavy traffic of Orlando! :rofl
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Copr's List
-Battles: 24hrs, 7days a weeks, 365 days a year
-AH Family- While disfunctional, for the most part everyones pretty kind.
-Variety-Option to fly, drive, or motorboat...whats not to like
-P51B-Enough said there
-Vox-Nice being able to talk to different players, saves on phone bill too!
-Reasonable price-I mean come on 15.00 a mo, thats dang cheap!
-Owner/Customer relations-See wishlist http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,273567.0.html
theres tons of others as well!
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You forgot the instrument layout and the trim options. As with the viewing system, a wise choice was made to make it perhaps technically less realistic in order to alleviate the age old problem of flying and seeing in a sim being more difficult than really flying...
In AHII, you can monitor your instruments, fly, and look around you without too much trouble. One doesn't realize just how special that is until you have alot of time in other sims.
Also, the game could and still can be run well enough to have fun on amazingly low-end systems.
Some of us often criticize Aces High and suggest ways that it could be improved, or point out things that may be incorrect, etc. I am certainly one of those people. But what about things that I like in AH? What features do I think compare favorably with features in other flight sims?
This would be my list:
- In-game vox. You don't have to fuss with teamspeak or ventrillo or pay to set up a server for your squad. The name-tag in the upper right corner of the screen makes it easy to know who is speaking.
- The huge number of players that can be accommodated in a single arena makes for some epic fights and Special Events.
- The Special Events team and the semi-historical flying opportunities they create for us.
- The viewing system is user-friendly and doesn't put you at a disadvantage if you don't have track-ir.
- The hangar loadout screen is pretty nifty and deserves more recognition than it receives. It makes it easy to see what's on your plane, and whether it's on the wings or center-line, etc.
- Although it may be imperfect, the ENY/Perks system for encouraging the use of less capable aircraft is novel and effective.
- The in-flight physics are first-class.
What's your list?
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The emphasis on flight dynamics instead of instruments and other micro management, coupled with good physics.
That HTC doesn't pig out on system-clogging eye candy like so many other games do. That in general they try to do more with less.
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What you just said......All of it you crazy guy!!! But lest we forget.... The opportunity to take a break from life's troubles and sit back and have great conversations with a group of people we may, or may never meet. Bishop, or enemy, I enjoy so many people here. :rock
Some of us often criticize Aces High and suggest ways that it could be improved, or point out things that may be incorrect, etc. I am certainly one of those people. But what about things that I like in AH? What features do I think compare favorably with features in other flight sims?
This would be my list:
- In-game vox. You don't have to fuss with teamspeak or ventrillo or pay to set up a server for your squad. The name-tag in the upper right corner of the screen makes it easy to know who is speaking.
- The huge number of players that can be accommodated in a single arena makes for some epic fights and Special Events.
- The Special Events team and the semi-historical flying opportunities they create for us.
- The viewing system is user-friendly and doesn't put you at a disadvantage if you don't have track-ir.
- The hangar loadout screen is pretty nifty and deserves more recognition than it receives. It makes it easy to see what's on your plane, and whether it's on the wings or center-line, etc.
- Although it may be imperfect, the ENY/Perks system for encouraging the use of less capable aircraft is novel and effective.
- The in-flight physics are first-class.
What's your list?
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Flight model. Damage model. Terrain. The interaction of HTC ingame and on forums.
Films!!! FSO. Choices.
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The ability to die over and over again, and not really be dead! If this wasn't a game, you'd be reading my headstone!
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1) My favorite feature is Hitech himself. In what other business does the CEO interact with customers? .....heck in most on line games you NEVER get to talk with the owner/CEO and lead designer. Hitech is very acessable
2) Also high marks to skuzzy ....we could not do with out him.
3) The awesome variety of things to play with ....bombers ....fighters ...jeeps ...etc etc ...awesome!
4) The people who play this game....there are some wonderful folks who hang out here ...and some great talent!
5) HTC willingness to take ideas from the player base
6) The skinners ...I live for the skins!....you guys and gals make this game even better with your wonderful work!
7) Sound pack makers who really bring the game to life!....you can sit in the tower at an airfield ...and it sounds like you are at an airshow!
8 ) Small features like the auto takeoff ...and ability to turn tracers off....and more
9) The ability to squelch text/vox of overly "chatty" players ...I think this helps to keep people calm.
10) That HTC and the comunity Allows me to be here!
:salute
Helm ...out
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LOL....... Somebody get Helm a towel for his nose!!!! :salute
1) My favorite feature is Hitech himself. In what other business does the CEO interact with customers? .....heck in most on line games you NEVER get to talk with the owner/CEO and lead designer. Hitech is very acessable
He certainly is right though.
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Some of us often criticize Aces High and suggest ways that it could be improved, or point out things that may be incorrect, etc. I am certainly one of those people. But what about things that I like in AH? What features do I think compare favorably with features in other flight sims?
This would be my list:
- In-game vox. You don't have to fuss with teamspeak or ventrillo or pay to set up a server for your squad. The name-tag in the upper right corner of the screen makes it easy to know who is speaking.
- The huge number of players that can be accommodated in a single arena makes for some epic fights and Special Events.
- The Special Events team and the semi-historical flying opportunities they create for us.
- The viewing system is user-friendly and doesn't put you at a disadvantage if you don't have track-ir.
- The hangar loadout screen is pretty nifty and deserves more recognition than it receives. It makes it easy to see what's on your plane, and whether it's on the wings or center-line, etc.
- Although it may be imperfect, the ENY/Perks system for encouraging the use of less capable aircraft is novel and effective.
- The in-flight physics are first-class.
What's your list?
i would add that no other online game gives its community the chance to play a big part in the setups such as the AVA,TERRAIN EDITOR,OBJECT EDITOR,MISSION EDITOR and not to mention FSOs and SCENAIROS :salute
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Flight model. Damage model. Terrain. The interaction of HTC ingame and on forums.
Films!!! FSO. Choices.
True that!
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Plus 1 to post on this thread :x
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Yep that is something they do not let us do here in the heavy traffic of Orlando! :rofl
my brother used to live in kissimmee. he just bought a house up by lake minieola.
you been to kissimmee gateway airport? if not, check it out dude. stallion 51 and warbird adventures are on there. there's a run90 under restoration there too. beautiful aircraft. :aok
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my list?
i can jump in my choice of vintage aircraft
i get to hear those 2 allisons roar to life
i get to dance around the sky, in air combat with no real risk to myself or others.
i get to drive classic tanks
i get to chat with my online friends
:aok
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The collision model.
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The collision model.
:rofl
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- The ease of getting online and flying. No searching through a hundred servers looking for the one for you.
- Player made skins that are viewable by everyone.
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- Flight Model
- View System
These are the main software related reasons why I've been flying for years on end. :aok
...and now the Brewster of course. :)
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I Can burn all the Fuel I want for ONLY 15 Bucks a month........ :rock :rofl
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The Players!
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View system that allows me to look around easily, move head position. AH's is the best I've ever seen.
Nothing else even stands in the same room IMO.
Stickmapping/keymapping system that pretty much allows you to do anything you can imagine.
Flight modeling, although tis not perfect perhaps, its IMO better than anything else available.
Community, As Teddy Roosevelt said once in reference to the USA, a bit of foam on top, some dregs on the bottom. But on the whole a good solid barrel of beer. A few frothy squeekers on top, and some bitter whiners on the bottom. But for the most part a great community.
Wide range of planes, GV's to play with, of course being who we are we'd all love to see more.
:)
Planes are free, server access may cost us 15$ a month. But thankfully HT & Co are not greedy.
They could have decided to charge us by the plane. I hate to think about what that would have cost me.
And I can crash one plane after the next and not worry about racking up a huge bill. :)
So for all you do, but especially the free planes Thank You Hitech & Crew!
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Squelch
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Squelch
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When I can't afford to do much, Aces High is a great place to unwind after the work-week. I'm more of a great target than a good player, but the comradery, comedy, and historical flavor of the game keeps me hooked.
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I love the SIMULATION of Combat with no penalty for making a mistake but points. Unlike reality where mistakes cost lives. :uhoh
HTC sells emotions for 14.95 / month
Getting shot up, half a wing, trim it out, radiator out and turning engine off when too hot, flaps down, losing consciousness, engine on, landing successfully with one wheel..........priceless.
For Hitech only: Replace SIMULATION with "GAME" :D