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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Butcher on May 10, 2014, 05:47:09 PM
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Its been an interesting week, after a year of being gone I took my thrustmasters out of the closet and decided it was time to rejoin aces. Stress has beaten me down over the year to the point I boiled over last night. Anyhow my first day back I notice a huge drop in attendance in Aces, at 1pm on Saturday there was barely 100 people online in the MA with little action, didn't want to risk switching sides and losing out on a possible fight later so I ended up staying Knight for the day (probably will be flipping around until I settle down).
Seems after a year my ACM is completely gone, but like riding a bike I managed to out turn a N1k in a Tu-2 and shoot it down. However my tanking has not been forgotten, scored my first kill at 2600 yards against an M4. As another thread posted, I was interested in the new engine, perhaps better eye candy and maybe some more vehicles/planes coming our way brought me back.
I can't say I have the same feelings for flying as I did years ago, but I frankly got tired of reading my books (currently finishing The Mighty Eighth) I grew bored with some of my MatrixGames like "Bombing the Reich" and Wasteland 2. Hopefully something will spur me to stick around more then a month, not sure as I haven't gotten to fly FSO or Snapshots yet, something I missed dearly.
On on a funny note, someone pointed out my Osti is still deadly as ever, I wasn't missing any shots. On the bad side my flying is worst then a 2 weeker. No Sa and my E management sucks. Its good to be back though, didn't take an hour before "ZOMG HORDE!" was spewed on country. I guess somethings never change.
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Its been an interesting week, after a year of being gone I took my thrustmasters out of the closet and decided it was time to rejoin aces. Stress has beaten me down over the year to the point I boiled over last night. Anyhow my first day back I notice a huge drop in attendance in Aces, at 1pm on Saturday there was barely 100 people online in the MA with little action, didn't want to risk switching sides and losing out on a possible fight later so I ended up staying Knight for the day (probably will be flipping around until I settle down).
Seems after a year my ACM is completely gone, but like riding a bike I managed to out turn a N1k in a Tu-2 and shoot it down. However my tanking has not been forgotten, scored my first kill at 2600 yards against an M4. As another thread posted, I was interested in the new engine, perhaps better eye candy and maybe some more vehicles/planes coming our way brought me back.
I can't say I have the same feelings for flying as I did years ago, but I frankly got tired of reading my books (currently finishing The Mighty Eighth) I grew bored with some of my MatrixGames like "Bombing the Reich" and Wasteland 2. Hopefully something will spur me to stick around more then a month, not sure as I haven't gotten to fly FSO or Snapshots yet, something I missed dearly.
On on a funny note, someone pointed out my Osti is still deadly as ever, I wasn't missing any shots. On the bad side my flying is worst then a 2 weeker. No Sa and my E management sucks. Its good to be back though, didn't take an hour before "ZOMG HORDE!" was spewed on country. I guess somethings never change.
:lol
I can't wait to get back in the game too. Been in the hangar since New Years Eve.
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I'd like to play now and then, but I am working more than 60 hours a week, discounting the 14+ hours of commuting, and after I do that and all the other things I need to get done I find I am just too worn out to want to move sticks and throttles about. If I end up gaming I do something that I can just launch like Civ V or Diablo III.
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I'd like to play now and then, but I am working more than 60 hours a week, discounting the 14+ hours of commuting, and after I do that and all the other things I need to get done I find I am just too worn out to want to move sticks and throttles about. If I end up gaming I do something that I can just launch like Civ V or Diablo III.
I'm waiting for the new Diablo expansion, until then I got worn out of the game, mainly because I never had any decent "drops" after a year of playing.
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I'm waiting for the new Diablo expansion, until then I got worn out of the game, mainly because I never had any decent "drops" after a year of playing.
It released last month.
My battletag is something like Karnak#1617.
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I know how you feel Butcher...I haven't even got AH installed on the drive anymore. Heck I had the tickle to get back in about a year ago and then I decided that I didn't have the tickle anymore. I am having too much fun playing DCS and learning how to fly helos in TKOH and DCS to play AH now.
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I've haven't flown the ole jug since november or so and want to get back into the sky real soon myself. But to be honest, since I put the CH stuff in mothballs I've got so much stuff around here done that I've had on the back burners for years now. Between turkey hunting, gardening, yard work and some minor house remodeling I just don't have the time for AcesHigh....wish I did.
My biggest problem with this game is once I start playing I don't get anything else done :( It's like online crack for me :cry
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Game really aint good anymore! needs some tlc soon or its a gonner
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I give AH 10 - 15 minutes at best. Was fun while it lasted.
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I give AH 10 - 15 minutes at best.
And there I thought I was getting pessimistic lately... :lol
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what is this game you speak of ? :noid
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My biggest problem with this game is once I start playing I don't get anything else done :( It's like online crack for me :cry
This is exactly the opposite for me, much as I wish I had another hobby - i.e fishing, I have a boat in Cocoa beach I haven't seen in 4 years, fishing tackle I somehow manage only one day a month to get out and do something.
Christ I would take up gardening if it would get rid of some of this stress, in a way I think AH isn't a good idea for stress relief, ill end up blowing up and getting banned (i'd bet against me on this).
Only problem with Florida, most of my backyard is sand, bleh.
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This is exactly the opposite for me, much as I wish I had another hobby - i.e fishing, I have a boat in Cocoa beach I haven't seen in 4 years, fishing tackle I somehow manage only one day a month to get out and do something.
Christ I would take up gardening if it would get rid of some of this stress, in a way I think AH isn't a good idea for stress relief, ill end up blowing up and getting banned (i'd bet against me on this).
Only problem with Florida, most of my backyard is sand, bleh.
You still haven't come visited ze Cwab!!
:uhoh
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Welcome Home !
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Oh no....not you again. :neener:
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I'm waiting for the new Diablo expansion, until then I got worn out of the game, mainly because I never had any decent "drops" after a year of playing.
Didn't lag kill your DH in HC as well? I recalled you mentioning that. :headscratch: I picked up the expansion a small time ago and have been messing around a little with my Crusader.
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We have had a upsurge in moaning ingame since last year Butcher :old:
Its getting rather boring now :old:
Yes your flying was very poor and i would own you in a Yak9T :old:
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This is exactly the opposite for me, much as I wish I had another hobby - i.e fishing, I have a boat in Cocoa beach I haven't seen in 4 years, fishing tackle I somehow manage only one day a month to get out and do something.
Christ I would take up gardening if it would get rid of some of this stress, in a way I think AH isn't a good idea for stress relief, ill end up blowing up and getting banned (i'd bet against me on this).
Only problem with Florida, most of my backyard is sand, bleh.
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Here you go Butcher....This is right in my backyard, Large waterfalls and Koi. This is the ONLY thing that helps me with stress. Although I have the kids help with the planting of things because I cannot do with my back and leg hurting most of the time. I love my green space. Birds and Squirrels, and chipmunks come and drink from top of waterfall fun to sit and watch. Its a good distraction from whatever is bothering you at the moment. :salute
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Jeez IV can I come over for an hour and drink beer? I might survive another day just staring at your back yard LOL
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Butcher,
If you really want a small garden. You could go with a raised bed. Can be any size you desire. A small raised bed garden can be very efficient. You get out of it what you put into it.
I have not played the game in sometime, maybe come back some day....don't know. I was tired of the gameplay in MA. I have rise of flight and don't play that either. I don't mess with gaming much.Aside I have just to many things going on also.
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hey welcome back butcher, we may have had some in game issues at times that's all water under the bridge, just take the game for what it is and have as much fun as you can.
as far as stress relief grab my fly rod and head to the river which is just a few minutes away fly fishing for native cutthroat relaxing...... time spent out in Mother Nature priceless...... :aok
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Welcome back Butch, glad to see you're in the air. I'm going to use my typically ignored account today for the first time in months, starting 30 seconds from now myself, hope to see you in the air today. You still flying under the same handle?
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Welcome back Butch, glad to see you're in the air. I'm going to use my typically ignored account today for the first time in months, starting 30 seconds from now myself, hope to see you in the air today. You still flying under the same handle?
surprisingly, figured someone would of jacked it by now.
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surprisingly, figured someone would of jacked it by now.
Nah... Just Dolby's...
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Here you go Butcher....This is right in my backyard, Large waterfalls and Koi. This is the ONLY thing that helps me with stress. Although I have the kids help with the planting of things because I cannot do with my back and leg hurting most of the time. I love my green space. Birds and Squirrels, and chipmunks come and drink from top of waterfall fun to sit and watch. Its a good distraction from whatever is bothering you at the moment. :salute
looks awesome...but damn, hide that pump and tubing under some rocks or something.... :bolt:
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Welcome back Butcher!
As a sidenote, I spend quite som times with Matrixgames Command Ops Series, its awesome !
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Welcome back Butcher!
As a sidenote, I spend quite som times with Matrixgames Command Ops Series, its awesome !
Panzer Corps was released on Steam, however there is a Strategy game based on the Pacific campaign coming out soon!
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3488994 (http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3488994)
I am drooling for this!
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Panzer Corps was released on Steam, however there is a Strategy game based on the Pacific campaign coming out soon!
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3488994 (http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3488994)
I am drooling for this!
And one quote from that thread perfectly expresses my sentiments
3d units. GAWD I hate those freaking things.
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Jeez IV can I come over for an hour and drink beer? I might survive another day just staring at your back yard LOL
Come on over :aok
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looks awesome...but damn, hide that pump and tubing under some rocks or something.... :bolt:
Yeah I Know I need to...Its a filter system for the Koi. I added it and it is supposed to be buried so it will be closer to ground and easier to cover with rock/green etc. With my back problems. I was unable to dig hole so I just did the best I could for the time. I am going to upgrade to a larger filter system soon so it wont be an issue. :salute
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Yeah I Know I need to...Its a filter system for the Koi. I added it and it is supposed to be buried so it will be closer to ground and easier to cover with rock/green etc. With my back problems. I was unable to dig hole so I just did the best I could for the time. I am going to upgrade to a larger filter system soon so it wont be an issue. :salute
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I was just givin ya a hard time :devil
although it will look awesome when done....
I have built lots of systems....mine were mostly for Alligators and Monitor lizards...but Koi are nice :t
Love it :rock
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welcome back :aok
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butcher, since you have a thing for tanks, why don't you join us in the AVA on Thursday night. I've put up posts for the setup. you're welcome to see what its all about. no bombers, no fighters, only the FI-156 is available. this week will be a m4 battle. consider this your personal invitation.
also if you'd like to try your hand at FSO, you're welcome to join in with JG54. you don't have to stick with us, just to try it out. if you want to stay with us, thats fine too. its all up to you. also personal invitation. This goes for anyone else thats interested in trying out the FSO.
Welcome back!!
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butcher, since you have a thing for tanks, why don't you join us in the AVA on Thursday night. I've put up posts for the setup. you're welcome to see what its all about. no bombers, no fighters, only the FI-156 is available. this week will be a m4 battle. consider this your personal invitation.
also if you'd like to try your hand at FSO, you're welcome to join in with JG54. you don't have to stick with us, just to try it out. if you want to stay with us, thats fine too. its all up to you. also personal invitation. This goes for anyone else thats interested in trying out the FSO.
Welcome back!!
Howdy Capt, good to see you again sir! I will be honored to check it out, I will probably pop in around this weekend when I get some free time, hopefully there will be some people in the AvA, I checked the TA, AVA few days ago and it was completely empty! I kinda wonder if there are any snapshots anymore?
I really miss the snapshots, back then I wanted to take a stab at hosting one or the AvA, but never got around to it (snapshot unfortunately couldnt draw more then 1 day a week).
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I kinda wonder if there are any snapshots anymore?
No need to wonder when you can just scroll down the forum list.. ;)
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Pacific War Scenario is starting up real soon in June. http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/board,624.0.html (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/board,624.0.html) It has a wonderful write up and interesting new fleet design ( Carrier operates separately from the task force).
Butcher, these run on Saturday afternoons, and I believe that you would enjoy them immensely.
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welcome back :)
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Welcome back!
You will encounter friends who miss you and will help you.
Those who remember you and are indifferent.
Those who fear you and will be on all 3 sides.
I hope you have fun, regardless of the naysayers.
Welcome back!
ROX
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Pacific War Scenario is starting up real soon in June. http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/board,624.0.html (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/board,624.0.html) It has a wonderful write up and interesting new fleet design ( Carrier operates separately from the task force).
Butcher, these run on Saturday afternoons, and I believe that you would enjoy them immensely.
I forgot to mention that you should register using the above link it should have more info.
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Howdy Capt, good to see you again sir! I will be honored to check it out, I will probably pop in around this weekend when I get some free time, hopefully there will be some people in the AvA, I checked the TA, AVA few days ago and it was completely empty! I kinda wonder if there are any snapshots anymore?
I really miss the snapshots, back then I wanted to take a stab at hosting one or the AvA, but never got around to it (snapshot unfortunately couldnt draw more then 1 day a week).
they do snapshots in the SEA every Wednesday night at 930pm EST I believe. someone correct me if I'm wrong...
In the AVA, we do AVA staff squad nights on tuesday night in the AVA at 9pm EST
we have Thursday night tank night in the AVA at 9pm EST, on Thursday nights obviously. this setup is no bombers or fighters. pure tanking environment
the rest of the week its hit or miss in the AVA.