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Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: Kats on April 10, 2000, 10:34:00 PM

The buggers had to make the tiffie....that was the straw that broke the camels back  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Anyhow, I've had a chance to fly about 20 sorties all together (not much I know) but there's is a few things I already noticed that I really like.

The main thing is that combat seems more difficult because you have to pay more attention to your a/c than in WB. I found that there seemed to be more emphasis on pilot skill than plane type and I find that very exciting. I've also noticed a  great improvement in the artwork, moreso on the newer planes being modelled like the P38 and tiffie.

Anyhow, I'm wondering if you guys organize any events similar to Sl's of WB, I really enjoy those and would like to try it out.

Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: llbm_MOL on April 10, 2000, 11:13:00 PM

Welcome to the Dark Side Kats (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

They are just getting the ball rolling on Org'ed events. I'm sure they could use someone with your expierience to help them get a good SE started.

LLBM OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: Camel on April 10, 2000, 11:33:00 PM

 

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Originally posted by Kats:
The buggers had to make the tiffie....that was the straw that broke the camels back   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Ouch!  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: danish on April 10, 2000, 11:56:00 PM

Hia Kats!  <S>

TOD is being flown - Saw can tell you much more.Or go Special Events forum.I havnt really participated yet  *blush*.

Horrido!

danish

Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: Jochen on April 11, 2000, 01:19:00 AM

First of all, welcome kats! I knew you could not resist the lure of AH  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

 

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The main thing is that combat seems more difficult because you have to pay more attention to your a/c than in WB. I found that there seemed to be more emphasis on pilot skill than plane type and I find that very exciting.

Combat is more dificult for my opinion too. In WB I had gunnery of 15% - 20%, in AH it is now 6%. Hitting enemy is harder but when you hit you do damage. How many times it has been stated in WB that gunnery is too easy? It seems almost fixed issue here.

And I think there is no uberplanes like in WB, there is no plane that can substitute skill. I have many times survived in Fw 190A-8 attacks of Spits and P-51's with superior E state in situation where I would have been killed easily in WB.

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jochen
Geschwaderkommodore
Jagdgeschwader 2 'Richthofen' (http://personal.inet.fi/cool/jan.nousiainen/JG2) (Warbirds)

jochen
JG 2 'Richthofen' (Aces High)

If you ever get across the sea to England,
Then maybe at the closing of the day
The bars will all be serving German lager
Which means we won the war - hip hip hooray!

Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: Saintaw on April 11, 2000, 01:21:00 AM

Every Thursday 19:30 GMT in the Special Event Arena, check out the link on my Signature file for rules & Details...

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Saw/Saintaw
=XO=III/JG2~Richthofen~
GMT T.O.D. SITE (http://www.wardogs.org/ah/)
 (http://saintaw.tripod.com/dorasaint.gif)
JG2 "Richthofen" (http://www.busprod.com/weazel2/)
Don't shoot ! I am only an observer......

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Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: eadg on April 11, 2000, 05:46:00 AM

(head down, hands behind back, whistling and kicking in the dirt...)

Aw shucks, me too.  This does feel like the old days of a certain other game...

Be nice to me up there - I bruise easily!!

Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: funked on April 11, 2000, 06:25:00 AM

Welcome Kats and Eadg!!!  Woohoo!

Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: Vermillion on April 11, 2000, 06:47:00 AM

Jeez its starting to look like old home week "over there"  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)

Organized events: Right now there is a player run group, and several individuals, trying to put on SL type events. And right now we are trying to put together our first real scenario. We're starting slow, but its getting better. Pyro has also said that at a later date he will put together an official HTC sponsored scenario group as well.

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Vermillion
**MOL**, Men of Leisure
Carpe Jugulum
"Real Men fly Radials, Nancy Boys fly Spitfires"

Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: gatt on April 11, 2000, 06:54:00 AM

Uhouho, now my best trainer and best Geschwader CO is here. I'll have to pay attention up there ...  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: popeye on April 11, 2000, 07:22:00 AM

Welcome Kats and Eadg!  Nice to see you guys here.  (Although the AH sky just got more dangerous.)   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Cya up there.

popeye

Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: Mighty1 on April 11, 2000, 08:05:00 AM

Be nice to Eadg?....Hah!

This will be the only chance we get to kill him. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

Do it now guys before he gets used to the planes.  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/eek.gif)

Glad to have you guys with us. Look forward to flying with you again.

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Mighty1
The New Baby Harp Seals

"Come try to club THIS Seal"

Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: Ripsnort on April 11, 2000, 08:52:00 AM

Welcome Kats you ol' dog!

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Ripsnort(-rip1-)
=CO=II/JG2~Richthofen~
JG2 Communications Officer
Aces High Training Corps
JG2 "Richthofen" (http://www.busprod.com/weazel2/)
 (http://Ripsnort60.tripod.com/ripsnort.jpg)
Turning Spitfires into Bud Lite cans since 1992

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Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: Merlin on April 11, 2000, 09:12:00 AM

Uh, OK, I'm here (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

How do you kill the nose bounce anyway? Flew a few sorties last night and was impressed overall...nice to have a change and the vehicals were pretty cool if they can work them in to some strategy.

I was also having some problems with my video hitching in high res.

Gonna put more emphasis on AH for awhile to see what the curve looks like:

Merlin

Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: Ripsnort on April 11, 2000, 09:49:00 AM

Nose bounce can be dampened in JS set-up, however, one thing about AH, it  will let you know that your pots are bad faster than any game I have.  If your pots are the least bit warn, this game will reflect it!  Always calibrate from the outside in, ie. calibrate in your JS setup outside of AH, then inside of AH last.

Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: Merlin on April 11, 2000, 11:56:00 AM

Anybody using WBStick for calibration?  I found it gives me the greatest performance for the range of my CH gear - does it work or not work with AH? It should be no different in it's ability to improve the control range. Any experience?

Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: Wanker on April 11, 2000, 12:29:00 PM

Wow! Merlin, Eadg and Kats all in the same week. Sounds like the old gang may end up here sooner or later after all.

Hmmm....Kats, maybe it's time to put your 109 license away and give in to your "Polish" side. 308 would be a good place for a reformed 109 guy like yourself. You'd look good in a Spit 9  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)

Welcome boys!

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banana
308 (Polish) Squadron RAF "City of Cracow"
"On the whole, it is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them"

Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: funked on April 11, 2000, 12:38:00 PM

Hi Merlin!

WBstick does not work in Aces High.

However Aces High has a full joystick setup control panel that you can use while flying.  WBstick not needed because the programmers did it right this time.   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: By-Tor on April 11, 2000, 03:43:00 PM

 EADG SUCKS!!  
 He is Highly over-rated!!

 Seriously tho- EADG sat atop Defts WB dueling ladder for a long time and was almost unbeatable in even a single round of a multi-round duel.
 Even the dreaded Scop only managed a draw.
If indeed he is back for good-those of you that enjoy the challenge of a good 1 vs 1 are in for a real treat. Watching this guy manuever to a killing position is truely awe-inspiring.Always put a smile on my face right before he killed me! And he's a real class act on top of his skill.
 Should take him a couple weeks to make the transition to AH but then... Beware!
 Actually-He and Jase should prove a very entertaining fight to witness. Yes-looking forward to that 1!

Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: Mighty1 on April 11, 2000, 04:08:00 PM

Hey By-tor how much did your bro pay you to say that?

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Mighty1
The New Baby Harp Seals

"Come try to club THIS Seal"

Title: I'd like to throw another $30 into the pot :)
Post by: By-Tor on April 11, 2000, 11:52:00 PM

  Mighty-
 Knowing that you and Kieren are perhaps the only other brother tandem flying WW2 flight sims,I know that only you 2(but wait theres also Hblair and Blair ; )can fully understand the pride that goes along with having your blood be truely a Motherfugger.
 Being the elder(Kieren will get this),we have spent our lives looking to defend our youngers in thier hour of need.And to have the 'baby' surpass us in any endeavor simply instills upon us great pride and honor.Thats not to say that you have surpassed the superb skills of Kieren(perhaps so?  heheh)-But I have to bow to the supremacy of mighty EADG.
 Be it known however that I still hold the slightest margin in the battle for Bass-Master supreme  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif). (At least in my reckoning)
 Trying ever so thinly-vieled to evoke a response by the master)   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)