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General Forums => Films and Screenshots => Topic started by: LCADolby on March 30, 2014, 12:16:07 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVsVCo0xs9A
Thoughts?
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See? I knew you were the one. Nice! :aok :salute
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good ad but I hate that song
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Looks nice so far! I think it could use a good narrator instead of the text. A good booming voice always catches the views attention.
I think a more high speed song would work better for the fast intensity of aerial combat as well.
Once again your camera work is amazing Dolby! :aok
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good ad but I hate that song
The song can be replaced. Unfortunately the younger gen doesn't tend to go for the WWII era big bands.
http://youtu.be/yscJX4Txv7I
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Screams for smaller text (less is more) and maybe some typography effects. An example would be about 1:18 in this ad:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfqS_WBwwD0
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In all honesty, I feel like the clip showing a 262 blowing a p51 up will make some people who would otherwise join the game shy away. Just my opinion anyway, still looks great.
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I thought it was a bit slow moving and didn't capture the "excitement" you want in a 30 spot. Long shots don't do it, you need to be sweeping in WITH the plane in the shot, almost like a "to tight" wingman covering from your tight 6. Picture the pilot talking with his hands and showing the maneuvers. One hand would be the plane, the other the camera.
While I know your a big Luftwieny, I think the jets should be down played. We only have the one and they are not seen THAT often in the arenas. A 109 vs a pony would be a better choice. Unfortunately I think the song should be something more recently on the charts. Something in the last few years, some punk headbanging crap with a hard heavy beat. Something the late teens to mid 20 somethings would recognize and us old farts would hate :D
Other than that, I'm glad your messing with this and hope HTC gives it an honest look.
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I think it is great, and I love the song.
Thoughts, the text is great though the frequent breaks into text was a bit distracting, I wanted to see the action. Maybe the text overlayed the flight. Also, a shot from the pilot's view pulling some G's and going into the black tunnel would be great. All in all, I'll post it on some threads when you are done with it.
Now for some bigger thoughts...a series of these that would appeal to specific interests. Something with B-17s for those who love Memphis Belle or 12'clock High. Some Navy birds for that genre; something showing ground work, such as the Stuka taking out a tank, etc.
Great stuff!
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The 262 vs 51 is a very poor choice in my opinion. You should have used the 109 with the 51.
The text shots are, poor, for lack of a different word. It felt bland and a bit half-arsed. You should change the font style, making it 2-5 points smaller and maybe go all caps. What if you were to blurr the video in the background when you want to do the text? Having it completely black is what is really making it feh.
The song is okay with me, but that is also a fault. It's just okay.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41T5gKv6vlk
Something like this may work better. The general sound I meant, not that song. :)
The whole thing got me a little curious, but the text bits were a throw back. The 262 vs 51 would have also kept my curiosity down enough that I would only think about it, but not actually do much more than that. "Jet vs Prop? Well that sure looks like fun for me in the prop...if I where a masochist.". Have to remember, most kids now-a-days are a bit...ignorant. What they are going to see, a jet fighter fighting a propeller plane. What they are going to think, "Jet vs that thing!? I want jet! Jet has missiles!".
Just a simple truth. :(
Personally, since I know what I'm looking it, I think it's solid. Change the attacker at the very least and you will have made it 10 times better. :aok
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I have a hard time saying this since Dolby and I officially don't care much for each other - damn good job.
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I was sat bored doing nothing, considering what my next film should be.
I often go back to my last films footage and stick it to music I'm thinking of using.
As you can tell, it's a research exercise moment like my Equinox film; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K19ytUz12b0
I spent 2-3 hours just putting a concept together; from a scene in my "Strebenstein" film, and a recognisable piece of music that won some awards.
I remembered another game using it in their trailer, and thought it would be a good fit for perhaps when the new terrain shows up.
The thought would be. not just one ad but many for the different forces.
The one shown here could be an example of the Luft Ad. There would be the RAF, Japanese, Russian, USA and the complete the collection.
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I was sat bored doing nothing, considering what my next film should be.
I often go back to my last films footage and stick it to music I'm thinking of using.
As you can tell, it's a research exercise moment like my Equinox film; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K19ytUz12b0
I spent 2-3 hours just putting a concept together; from a scene in my "Strebenstein" film, and a recognisable piece of music that won some awards.
I remembered another game using it in their trailer, and thought it would be a good fit for perhaps when the new terrain shows up.
The thought would be. not just one ad but many for the different forces.
The one shown here could be an example of the Luft Ad. There would be the RAF, Japanese, Russian, USA and the complete the collection.
A complete collection concept is good.
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I was sat bored doing nothing, considering what my next film should be.
I often go back to my last films footage and stick it to music I'm thinking of using.
As you can tell, it's a research exercise moment like my Equinox film; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K19ytUz12b0
I spent 2-3 hours just putting a concept together; from a scene in my "Strebenstein" film, and a recognizable piece of music that won some awards.
I remembered another game using it in their trailer, and thought it would be a good fit for perhaps when the new terrain shows up.
The thought would be. not just one ad but many for the different forces.
The one shown here could be an example of the Luft Ad. There would be the RAF, Japanese, Russian, USA and the complete the collection.
That was the route I figured. I'm quite curious to how you'll do the others, that is for sure. :aok The music you chose is okay. Personally I like it, but it's something I hardly hear any of the younger groups listening too. If the video was longer, then maybe it would have a better impact with that song? But for a 30 second ad, it feels bit off.
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Wheres the tank?
And a CV?
In the air, on land, and at sea, the battle rages 24 hours a day
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BEHIND YOU!!! :O
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Wheres the tank?
And a CV?
All the tanks were hiding in bushes and trees at spawn camps and could not be found. CV's were also no where to be found as they were skirting around the edges of the map trying to hide. :D
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All the tanks were hiding in bushes and trees at spawn camps and could not be found. CV's were also no where to be found as they were skirting around the edges of the map trying to hide. :D
Or they were trying to merge with a field somewhere... :noid
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The 1st was like this though
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnBZwCqY7j4
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The 1st was like this though
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnBZwCqY7j4
This video is private. :bhead
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All the tanks were hiding in bushes and trees at spawn camps and could not be found.
(http://www.zerohedge.com/sites/default/files/images/user5/imageroot/2013/11/B-52.jpg)
Nowhere to hide now :)
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(http://www.zerohedge.com/sites/default/files/images/user5/imageroot/2013/11/B-52.jpg)
Nowhere to hide now :)
Feh. Vietnam era shot would've been better. :P
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This video is private. :bhead
fixed :o
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Feh. Vietnam era shot would've been better. :P
I see a Wirble!
(http://www.warchapter.com/images/Warchapter_B-52_Stratofortress_bombing.jpg)
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fixed :o
Much better!
Now were talking, some good music. :)
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I see a Wirble!
(http://www.warchapter.com/images/Warchapter_B-52_Stratofortress_bombing.jpg)
MUCH better. :x :aok
LC, have you thought about putting the plane type under a close up of the aircraft? When you had a close up of the 262, under it you could have put Me-262 A2. Same with the P-51, P-51D. :headscratch:
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I think it is great, and I love the song.
Thoughts, the text is great though the frequent breaks into text was a bit distracting, I wanted to see the action. Maybe the text overlayed the flight.
Great stuff!
What he said...
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Nice start. Not a fan of how the text blacks out the visuals. It interrupts the flow too much. If you're going to use text it's gotta be done really slick. Plain white font on black background just looks unpolished.
I think you need to focus the camera action so it looks more engaging. Maybe setup something more typical, like a yellow nosed 109 vs a Spit, or 190s attacking bomber formations, or zekes vs f6fs. Rising Suns vs Blue Cats always looks good.
Look at WOP commercial: http://youtu.be/iGgP9tI1c7g
The text is integrated into the commercial, and the voiceover really gets your attention.
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I don't think the warplanes ad is all that great, really. First off I would avoid all caps. I know someone already said it would be better, but it actually creates a disconnect because all caps are harder to read. If you watch the really high-end ads you will see that larger letters are used when there is a serif font in use, and usually serif fonts are only used when it is a function of brand recognition. There is nothing wrong with using a black background and white text, but you should do that only if you have to have the viewers attention and focus on your message. If the action is too distracting and you want the viewer to see all of the action, then in that case you need an empty scene for the text. The one thing that does stand out in the warplanes ad is the action, and you want exciting action to attract new users. I would suggest that a horde-on-horde fight near a CV would be premiere action. Even then it will have to be extraordinary camera work, because watching other people fly airplanes is just not that interesting.
You are probably right to not use tanks. It takes a very unusual fight to make vehicles exciting to watch. Things that we find exciting in the game just do not make much sense to outsiders, so maybe a tank column would work but it uses precious time.
Using head-banger music is also a mistake. You attract one group and alienate another when you use anything outside of music designed specifically for the action you are using.
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The 1st was like this though
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnBZwCqY7j4
:D I like it.
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The 1st was like this though
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnBZwCqY7j4
It feels like this video was tailored to meet the needs of all the old folks who didn't like the song.
I personally liked the original much better, feels like it synched up with the song perfectly and flowed better :aok
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I'm not old, I mix drum n bass, I just don't like that song. That doesn't mean it's no good for an ad, although good luck making an official ad without the copyright claims.
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It feels like this video was tailored to meet the needs of all the old folks who didn't like the song.
I personally liked the original much better, feels like it synched up with the song perfectly and flowed better :aok
I played with The Chain before I tried Radioactive, and I agree.
Look at WOP commercial: http://youtu.be/iGgP9tI1c7g
The text is integrated into the commercial, and the voiceover really gets your attention.
I don't have the resources to produce anything like the WarThunder ad (which is not gameplay footage). The CGI is well out of my reach.
Not to mention, I don't have any of the static graphics HTC used in their ad-preview or the ability to created them, which is a problem.
although good luck making an official ad without the copyright claims.
I've been waiting for a piece of music to start working on an ad for, this draft was created essential by accident in preparation of my next film.
But the feedback will go along way should I get a piece of useable music.
Popular songs are used all the time in ads, I don't know the cost, but I'm sure someone will.
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While I liked the film I don't feel it accurately represents the current Aces High meta.
1:There wasn't nearly enough negative G stick stirring
2:That P-51 would never have been under 25k unless he was circling his own ack.
3:There wasn't a twenty minute long GV segment showing fifty people camping a spawn to repeatedly kill one Panzer.
4:The ad should highlight some of the bomber action in game. Perhaps a montage of B-24/Lancaster formations bailing?
5:A short clip of fifty people chasing a single P40 would help highlight the teamwork that is required for success in the virtual skies.
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Popular songs are used all the time in ads, I don't know the cost, but I'm sure someone will.
I know. Arm, leg, a kidney, a lung and your spleen PLUS your immediate family. :D
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While I liked the film I don't feel it accurately represents the current Aces High meta.
1:There wasn't nearly enough negative G stick stirring
2:That P-51 would never have been under 25k unless he was circling his own ack.
3:There wasn't a twenty minute long GV segment showing fifty people camping a spawn to repeatedly kill one Panzer.
4:The ad should highlight some of the bomber action in game. Perhaps a montage of B-24/Lancaster formations bailing?
5:A short clip of fifty people chasing a single P40 would help highlight the teamwork that is required for success in the virtual skies.
I nominate this Best Post 2014.
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Loved first vid the best. Second one did not have the oomf. With sing it went better
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While I liked the film I don't feel it accurately represents the current Aces High meta.
1:There wasn't nearly enough negative G stick stirring
2:That P-51 would never have been under 25k unless he was circling his own ack.
3:There wasn't a twenty minute long GV segment showing fifty people camping a spawn to repeatedly kill one Panzer.
4:The ad should highlight some of the bomber action in game. Perhaps a montage of B-24/Lancaster formations bailing?
5:A short clip of fifty people chasing a single P40 would help highlight the teamwork that is required for success in the virtual skies.
+1
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While I liked the film I don't feel it accurately represents the current Aces High meta.
1:There wasn't nearly enough negative G stick stirring
2:That P-51 would never have been under 25k unless he was circling his own ack.
3:There wasn't a twenty minute long GV segment showing fifty people camping a spawn to repeatedly kill one Panzer.
4:The ad should highlight some of the bomber action in game. Perhaps a montage of B-24/Lancaster formations bailing?
5:A short clip of fifty people chasing a single P40 would help highlight the teamwork that is required for success in the virtual skies.
:rofl and sadly ... +1
And who are these people?, must not be anyone on these boards that bombs and bails, spawn, camps, and ack runs. Everyone here is desperately out looking for the fight apparently :headscratch:
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I have thought about doing one for the game.
Did this for the upcoming Scenario.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgXMSnGtRWQ
:salute
midi
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(http://www.usaflags.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/h/i/historical-48-star-flag.jpg)
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While I liked the film I don't feel it accurately represents the current Aces High meta.
1:There wasn't nearly enough negative G stick stirring
2:That P-51 would never have been under 25k unless he was circling his own ack.
3:There wasn't a twenty minute long GV segment showing fifty people camping a spawn to repeatedly kill one Panzer.
4:The ad should highlight some of the bomber action in game. Perhaps a montage of B-24/Lancaster formations bailing?
5:A short clip of fifty people chasing a single P40 would help highlight the teamwork that is required for success in the virtual skies.
:aok +1
:rofl :rofl :rofl
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While I liked the film I don't feel it accurately represents the current Aces High meta.
1:There wasn't nearly enough negative G stick stirring
2:That P-51 would never have been under 25k unless he was circling his own ack.
3:There wasn't a twenty minute long GV segment showing fifty people camping a spawn to repeatedly kill one Panzer.
4:The ad should highlight some of the bomber action in game. Perhaps a montage of B-24/Lancaster formations bailing?
5:A short clip of fifty people chasing a single P40 would help highlight the teamwork that is required for success in the virtual skies.
well said. :lol
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The 1st was like this though
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnBZwCqY7j4
Nice music :)
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i agree with glzsqd on this--maybe use piston engine planes to demonstrate--plus the shoot down was so fast,hard to tell what blew up...and as latrobe said-narrator would be better--so you can show more action.
and also you need to show tanks-ships-bombers.
luftrausers soundtrack:stalker would be cool...my .01 cent worth.
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While I liked the film I don't feel it accurately represents the current Aces High meta.
1:There wasn't nearly enough negative G stick stirring
2:That P-51 would never have been under 25k unless he was circling his own ack.
3:There wasn't a twenty minute long GV segment showing fifty people camping a spawn to repeatedly kill one Panzer.
4:The ad should highlight some of the bomber action in game. Perhaps a montage of B-24/Lancaster formations bailing?
5:A short clip of fifty people chasing a single P40 would help highlight the teamwork that is required for success in the virtual skies.
:old: oh revo quit complaining
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:rofl and sadly ... +1
And who are these people?, must not be anyone on these boards that bombs and bails, spawn, camps, and ack runs. Everyone here is desperately out looking for the fight apparently :headscratch:
They remind me of the seagulls in finding nemo.
MINE MINE MINE MINE MINE MINE :lol
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Nice start. Not a fan of how the text blacks out the visuals. It interrupts the flow too much. If you're going to use text it's gotta be done really slick. Plain white font on black background just looks unpolished.
I think you need to focus the camera action so it looks more engaging. Maybe setup something more typical, like a yellow nosed 109 vs a Spit, or 190s attacking bomber formations, or zekes vs f6fs. Rising Suns vs Blue Cats always looks good.
Look at WOP commercial: http://youtu.be/iGgP9tI1c7g
The text is integrated into the commercial, and the voiceover really gets your attention.
Yup.
The kill at the end is too fast for noobs who won't recognize what just happened. To them it will be a confusing blip at the end.
The opening shots a little too far away. Wide view is nice but, not too much of it because the thing fans want to see most is too small.
A little light on action even for a short. But if the intention is to make lots of this type of ad, it's not too bad.
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What about a quiet little farm, nothing happening, then empty shell cases tinkling onto concrete, cut to dogfight thousands of feet above, bullet holes appearing on wing fabric, unwinding altimeter, spinning artificial horizon.
Then a rolling scissors between two well recognised aircraft, say Pony D and 190, flaps being selected, burst of fire, blood on canopy followed by guy in his chute and crippled plane crashing into trees, victory roll from winner over airfield, home for tea and medals?
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What about a quiet little farm, nothing happening, then empty shell cases tinkling onto concrete, cut to dogfight thousands of feet above, bullet holes appearing on wing fabric, unwinding altimeter, spinning artificial horizon.
Then a rolling scissors between two well recognised aircraft, say Pony D and 190, flaps being selected, burst of fire, blood on canopy followed by guy in his chute and crippled plane crashing into trees, victory roll from winner over airfield, home for tea and medals?
Ah, WT commercial. Erg.
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Ah, WT commercial. Erg.
Don't understand :headscratch:
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Don't understand :headscratch:
He's calling you rude names, punch him in the gizzard
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Don't understand :headscratch:
Just sounded like an attempt to capture/mimic:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sfA-NsbzJY
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He's calling you rude names, punch him in the gizzard
Gizzard(S)! And don't even. :D
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He's calling you rude names, punch him in the gizzard
Now I'm properly confused :cry
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Just sounded like an attempt to capture/mimic:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sfA-NsbzJY
Genuinely wasn't, though i have seen a bit of that ad so maybe some of it was subliminally there.
Irrespective, watching that just, is a damn good advert and we need something like that :old:
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Genuinely wasn't, though i have seen a bit of that ad so maybe some of it was subliminally there.
Irrespective, watching that just, is a damn good advert and we need something like that :old:
I gotta admit ..... it is. And I'm fiercely committed to AH and against WT.
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Needs to be more action in the scenes, like a nice furball. It looks like two guys turning circles over some crappy looking water.
This isn't an insult to your film making, just the content contained in that particular video. I find myself in a lot of low fights on the deck fighting off sometimes 4-8 guys until i eventually die, i make poor choices on purpose. ;) After that fight is over though, I always think, "Man that would make a great commercial."
I see a good commercial consisting of 6-8 planes mixing it up in a real close furball, mixing it up with no extending, and everyone within 1k of eachother, pulling for angles. Explosions, wings flying off, and maybe some fire.
:cheers:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVsVCo0xs9A
Thoughts?
The shots were kinda meh... But the right idea...
Gotta remember, a lot of people are attracted to the "BIG NAME" models like the P-51, P-47, 190's, 109's, and of course iconic bombers like the B-17 and B-29...
If you feature the iconic planes based upon what little common knowledge people have, you can reel them in...
Then maybe at the end, feature the 262 to really knock them dead as if they're the "SECRET SUPA MAGICAL" ride...
Think of how the viewer that knows nothing about the game views the advertisement...
1) Ok... WWII planes... And Air Combat
2) OK... Bombers are kewl... Group cooperative....
3) WUT TANKS?
4) WHAT WAS THAT JET THINGIE???? I MUST KNOW MOAR!!