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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Banshee7 on February 14, 2011, 09:28:40 PM
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Ok, so over the few years I've been here, I have seen several "Why" questions such as "Why did you choose your name?" or "Why do you fly this plane?" But I don't think I have ever seen a thread about Why you joined your the squad you're in (or CO's, why did you start the squad). So, I think I'll start.
I joined -=Most Wanted=- back sometime in early 2009. At the time, I was ready for a change from the squad I was in (which I still love to fly with today!). I had flown alongside many of the members of MW, as I have spent the majority of my AH career on the Rooks. After flying with them for a few days, I made some really great friends. PK1 and I talked it over, and he finally sent me the invite. I said to myself, "This is the squad I want to fly with for the rest of my AH career." And here I am today. Since I joined I have met a few of my squaddies in person, and the friendship was made permanent. After you meet someone like that, the friendship just isn't the same.
Now, when I find the time to fly, I fly with my MW crew! #S# guys, and thanks for all the fun times.
So, how about you?
#S#
Banshee7
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Dunno... have never been in any :headscratch:
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Dunno... have never been in any :headscratch:
It's ok, Snailly-poo. You're loved by too many to commit to one squad :D
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I love the Few great people, god only what's said on vent :rofl shrimping and rambling about motorcycles, I love our squad cause there's veriaty like Americans, Englanders, French, Germans, Irish, and swedish and couple others...I chose my name cuz it's my last name duh!! :rolleyes: and because it's my favorite pilot of all time.
Edit: to be the beat you have to fly with best. I also take joy in mocking people voices from other countries, even ours (splash) :rofl
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Well I joined the few to become a better stick and make fun of british people :)
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I'll reply by taking a slice out of my bio on The 47 Ronin website.
To put things into perspective, I was an avid historical wargamer (PC type) back in those
days and quite content not to fly ANY sim as I'd seen them and they left me cold.
But...they just couldn't leave me alone...those damn flight sim fanatic friends of mine:
"Air Warrior was the only flight sim I've ever spent more than fifteen minutes with... and it shows
in my err... kill ratio. <G> I was recruited back in the old "DOS Air Warrior" days by Greg
"Sturmer" Smith who was the original Commanding Officer of the Cactus Air Force .
Serving mainly as a gunner in those days, I refined my skills to the point
where I could actually get an A-26 off the ground and into the air more than half the time;
a feat I was NOT reluctant to brag about at every opportunity. :) "
Regards,
Oddball
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I really had to think of how I came up with this name but remembered. Although I can't remember what game it was (I'm thinking likely it was Delta Force 2) and I was just :ahand this poor dude left and right to the point where he meant to say 'You are like a rodent, just can't get rid of you' but he had typo with the word 'Rogent' so it just kind of stuck. I guess I am more or less that way in this game too. Well, eventually when I can get back into the game. I miss everyone in there, even the guys who I don't get along with :D
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Well I joined the few to become a better stick and make fun of british people :)
:rofl can you say gold?
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When will you teach me how to fly the 262. We need to get you hooked up with a guy that's really good at editing vids.
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When will you teach me how to fly the 262. We need to get you hooked up with a guy that's really good at editing vids.
What, if u can find an arena where 262 is enabled where there's no perks at costs and we can 1v1, and what's u talking about vids for?
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What, if u can find an arena where 262 is enabled where there's no perks at costs and we can 1v1
TA
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first squad i was in was the hired guns. they took me in when i was a noob, and taught be a lot. things kinda fell apart, and then rodent made room for me in the satans playmates. there's some really nice guys in that squad. they were moving towards being base takers though, and i like furballing. while this was happening, shuffler was teaching me the p-38, which until this point, i hadn't found anyone with the time to help me. he went to the point of following me through a fight, coaching me. he invited me into the 80th. in the 80th, i found a bunch of overgrown kids like myself, all of whom seem to love the p-38. :aok
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Don't you two have your own tea and scones forum to chat in??? hahaha
when I joined aces I had limited choice on trainers..but as luck would have it I got Spatula...he gave me some training...invited me to tag along on a few squad nights...my first was P40E fighter sweeps (never played a flight sim before..probably helped me not knowing any better).....the boys said sweet and I became Tongs...since then real life has taken over in some places and I have inherited the Kitchen...The Kitchen will never die...we will continue to serve you up for years to come :t :D :joystick: :airplane:
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Reminder: This is about why you joined the squad you are in. Not about game-IDs
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I joined the Muppets because they are's the PwnCzars of the Toon Universe and I wanted to be a PwnCzar too.
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What, if u can find an arena where 262 is enabled where there's no perks at costs and we can 1v1, and what's u talking about vids for?
Your talent in a jet is outstanding and needs to be recongnized.
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I joined the Muppets because I wasn't happy with only my Mom, Dad and brother hating me. I wanted other ppl that should love me to hate me. In other words, I wanted to feel at home in the cartoon blue.
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Joined the AA's because a metro rail worker in D.C. and a crazy Kanuck kept me laughing for hours on end. :salute
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Oh, and POTW took me under their wings when I was [less than now] noobie :rock
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Well lets see... I played AH on and off since 2004. By the time I was able to afford a monthly subscription in 2008, I joined The Old Breed during this time in the Summer. Was kicked out due to absence during squad nights, and flew solo for about a month. Joined MJTalon's and Ciaphas' 78th Fighter Group "Eagles of Duxford" until it was disbanded towards the end of '08. Flew solo again for a few weeks until some former squaddies pulled me into the 100th BG "Bloody Hundredth". Flew with these fellows for a few months and decided to take a crack at making my own squadron.
The 457th BG "Air Expeditionary Group" was my first squad I had made and found a close group of friends that I fly, and keep in touch with, to this day. The squad stuck around for several months and then merged with MJTalon's newly formed 82nd FG "Adorimini". This occurred in Spring of 2009. The 82nd FG grew and at one point became a large squad of P38 enthusiasts. But due to the structure of the squad and chain of command, fate would reveal that the squad would eventually fall apart due to leadership inactivity. I took a few month's leave of absence during this time and flew in Eve Online, starting a new adventure.
Knowing that there were times when Eve Online would become tedious and boring, I decided to get back in AH again in the Spring of 2010. Seeing as how I have become a devoted P38 enthusiast, I decided to join a squadron that shared many of the same interests as myself. I needed a squad that didn't mind getting shot down, spreading parts everywhere, and laughing and having a good time. I ended up finding these great group of gentlemen, whom share a lot of common interests. They are funny, goofy, silly, and most of all, caring. I have stuck with these guys ever since.
When I joined the 80th FS "Headhunters", I started out at the bottom of the seniority, as Commanding Officer. Once the 80th brought in a few more of my friends from other squads, I was eventually promoted to Lieutenant, and later as Airman. I am now amongst the same rank as the rest of the squad members, happily achieving rank of Recruit/Bait. The next rank I am currently working at is Mechanic. But seeing that Dan/CorkyJr holds this rank, I find it impossible to conceive of attaining such a high and prestigious position. But I am not willing to give up on my hard work yet! :old:
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The 80th is an offshoot or result of a Airwarrior scenario where a bunch of us flew as the 80th. My Airwarrior crew was the Nomads that mir and I started initially as a shades squad of fellow 38 junkies. We'd get together once a week and go cause trouble with guys from all three countries flying together for the sake of the 38. I suppose the SAPP bit is the AH version of the Nomads.
Del and I got the 80th going along with Oboe for a short time in AH then went to the 475th lead by KillnU. That crew got big in a hurry and imploded a bit with guys scattering. The Muppets got moving again after this with Kappa and company, many who'd been in the 475th. Twinboom was at the time more one country oriented and some guys went with him in the 39th. I restarted the 80th then with the more laid back, fly wherever, have a good time, who cares bunch, with me.
We've had guys bounce in and out and in again. It works for me as the guys are like minded in their approach to the game and cartoon 38s and they share and interest in the WW2 aviation bit beyond the game too.
Plaz describes the command structure in the 80th well. As the oldest member of the squad, I have the least responsibility.
We are struggling at the moment with Princess however as she is demanding her rightful place as Queen in charge.
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Was a member of the Bloody Hundredth for quite some time. Left the game for almost a year and when I came back, the people I knew were no longer there. I'm now a member of the The 47 Ronin, thanks to an old squaddie, from the 100th I bumped into. They seem like a great bunch of guys to fly and chat with. I hope to make this a permanent home.
:airplane: alone really sucks, IMO.
Coogan
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I've been a Screaming Eagle going on 10yrs now. The reason I joined was as a new player, they immediately jumped at the chance to help me transition from years with AW to AH. I'm still here, now as an XO and one of the longest serving members. The SE's, in some ways, are closer to me than members of my own family and because of this, I'll most likely be an SE until I stop playing entirely, or they close down AH and we don't find a new home. :salute
Long live the Screaming Eagles!!!
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When I first joined I was in the 367th Dynamite Gang. When my dad heard I had started playing he started playing again. (He's a veteran all the way back to the AW days flying with the Most Wanted.) He got picked up by the Devil's Brigade and I eventually switched over and changed my name to vCOLT so I could fly with him more often. I leveled it with everybody in the 367th before I split, and they understood. The CO said he was expecting me to move out any day anyway.
Now I don't think I could ever leave the V unless they boot me out. All the mindless hatred is delicious.
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I started out flying by myself with the Bish for a while and ended up with the Screaming Devils as my first squad. I had a real passion for the Fw190 D9 at the time, so as a squad of 190D pilots, I felt right at home.
While flying with the Devils, I found myself getting killed by a certain bunch of guys on a regular basis... Gorkle and FTJR to mention a couple. At some stage I found out that they were all Aussies too.
One night I was on with no squadies (the time difference made it difficult sometimes) and kept getting caught up with the Prawns. After being shot down repeatedly, JR (I think) asked me if I wanted to come over to the Rooks and fly with them.
Long story short, I did... got along well with all the guys and had a great time flying with them, so I joined up. To be honest, after being belted by the Prawns on such a consistent basis I figured that if you can't beat 'em.... join 'em. :lol
That was years ago... I've met most of the guys now, so the Raw Prawns is the place for me.
Just for fun... a few very old pics:
OddCAF and I:
(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i253/plague_06/Aces%20High/P47Winging-1.jpg)
Bunyip and I:
(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i253/plague_06/Aces%20High/PrawnLanding-1.jpg)
Odd, myself and JR (I think):
(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i253/plague_06/Aces%20High/PrawnB17s-1.jpg)
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Well I had a good friend who started a squadron. The squad I was in was just H2H (we were active on Deft's H2H ladder back in the day)
Anyway this friend started a squadron, and he was taking 2 maybe 3 other guys into the main and trying to do base captures. Mostly they were getting ripped up. The H2H squad I was with was dieing even then, so I started tagging along.
Funny over all the years every other member of that squadron had to apply, and be voted on. I just kind of slid my way in, force of personality, or friendship, dunno. At that point I think he needed every warm body he could get. Anyway all that was back in 97, in WB and my friend was Daddog. Who is still the best CO of any squad I've ever seen. Which is one reason I'm still there.
They may not be the best pilots, but its a high class group, with a lot of heart.
I can honestly say without their support and encouragement I don't think I'd be here today without them. <S> 332nd Flying Mongrels
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Started off in The Lycnhmob back in the day with Sniper30 and Smokey23. I flew with them for about 1.5 years and decided it was time for something new.
Then I joined the BoPs when it was Falconwng, WT666, Talas2, USRanger and Rain000. Spent the next 1.5 years with them. They were a fun squad and there was so much goofing off, but I felt the urge to switch countries every now and and again. So I left the BoPs and just flew by myself for a bit.
Then there was this guy BushLT, he kept pestering me about The Flying Circus. I declined at first, but after awhile and constant invites from others I decided that the TFC is where I belong. I truely couldn't imagine being anywhere else. Hajo, Rob53, Bush, Vati, EDO, and the rest of the clowns have made the last couple of years in AH most enjoyable.
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Another back patting thread huh.........
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How is this a back patting thread?
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Typically I've joined squads because of the people. When the people change the squad dynamic changes. Joined the BoPs for many years because of Red420 taking me under his wing as a newbie. Then left there and teamed up with Thundregg for a period until that small squad disbanded and Egg went back to the BoPs. Then like 5.0 that pain BushLT asked me to join the ~Hells Angels~. Great bunch of guys there. Bear76, Slash, BushLT, Chanzz, Coronado, Cid, Mosq, Pigface, BigK and the list goes on. Lots of laughs there. Then end of last years many of the regulars moved on so I am back to flying solo and jumping around counties. I've found myself hanging out in the HA's channel again.
I've been considering hanging with a squad again....
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Well I had a good friend who started a squadron. The squad I was in was just H2H (we were active on Deft's H2H ladder back in the day)
Anyway this friend started a squadron, and he was taking 2 maybe 3 other guys into the main and trying to do base captures. Mostly they were getting ripped up. The H2H squad I was with was dieing even then, so I started tagging along.
Funny over all the years every other member of that squadron had to apply, and be voted on. I just kind of slid my way in, force of personality, or friendship, dunno. At that point I think he needed every warm body he could get. Anyway all that was back in 97, in WB and my friend was Daddog. Who is still the best CO of any squad I've ever seen. Which is one reason I'm still there.
They may not be the best pilots, but its a high class group, with a lot of heart.
I can honestly say without their support and encouragement I don't think I'd be here today without them. <S> 332nd Flying Mongrels
Daddog, in a moment of temporary insanity, thought I showed promise. I still believe to this day the vote was fixed. Or perhaps they just needed a black sheep. :D
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Another back patting thread huh.........
Back to the Bat Cave to work on your trolling skills, sir.
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Back to the Bat Cave to work on your trolling skills, sir.
I don't think that was a troll..
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Another back patting thread huh.........
It is apparent that poor Todd hasn't been invited to squadron pool party and feels rejected. You know, a decent thread gets going and there's always a "Todd". WTFG Todd...
Changeup
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Back to the Bat Cave to work on your trolling skills, sir.
You're right. It was too blunt to be a troll
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WHen I started flying AH around 10 years ago I was solo for awhile. Couldn't fly for crap (not much has changed), I became interested in buffs due to my expert fighter skills. I started joining missions for buffs started by bmbrpuke and Racdogg. Through those missions I met another of their squaddies named Maxius. Max taught me the basics of divebombing and how to not totally suck as a fighter pilot. I joined JG44 soon after. 1177 was the CO at the time with doobs and knuckels assisting. 1177 left the squad soon after I started. I made some of my best in game friends during this time. I also fell in love with FSO. doobs then left followed by knuckels and the squad had a vote for a new CO. There were sour grapes over it and a large group left.
I flew solo for about a month when Racdogg contacted me about forming a new squad. The CLAIM JUMPERS were formed. The squad was great to start out. However, it kept getting larger and larger. Eventually, I would log in and there would be 15+ people on vox and I might know 3. I was the FSO CO for the squad and got my first CiC duty. Several squaddies gave me significant grief over my choice of ride for the squad and due to that I resigned from the squad at the end of my first CiC duty.
Flew solo for a few weeks and then I formed the 7th FS "Screaming Demons" with 4 of my close friends from both previous squads (don5090, geepel, Starke42 and WOLF359). The squad was great. Fly what you want, when you want. But we missed FSO. I knew Nefari from the 412th through FSO and since he lives close byI got the 7th hooked up with the 412th for FSO. After almost a year in FSO with the 412th, and losing 2 friends to inactivity myself, geepel, and don5090 joined the 412th full time. This group is a great bunch. There is no BS, no hidden agenda's, just great team flying. Unfortunately for them their squad vox wasn't prepared for don, geeps, and me. They have never seen such usless banter, smacktalk, and inuendo before us I'm sure.