No :old:
This kinda sums it up for me....
http://youtu.be/t4e32wstykg
No :old:
People get mad when their expectations aren't met. Think about who is setting the expectations you have when playing. This translates to a huge chunk of real life as well.
I assume the HO is coming every merge, assume the guy above me (whether I see his plane or not) is going to try to pick me, assume the guy in a faster plane will run away, and assume when I chase enemy planes they are most likely headed towards their ack coverage. Makes me a lot happier. :)
This is something that I just noticed the other day, years ago (as in last year) when I still sucked at the game I enjoyed every minute I had in game. I didn't care about ack huggers, HOers, runners, pickers or the general tard you may think of. But as I started to get a bit more skill in game I started getting pissed off at tactics that happened all the time. I find myself constantly getting irritated by the things I listed above (pickers and HOers not as much anymore since I've learned how to beat them).sometimes it does irk me but then again I'm not skilled, nor do I play the game like I expect to be uber for me its all about having fun. I expect others are playing for the same reason so who am I to nitpick how they choose to have fun.
I was just curious if anyone else felt the same way.
*It's also worth noting that I use the term "skill" very loosely.
This is something that I just noticed the other day, years ago (as in last year) when I still sucked at the game I enjoyed every minute I had in game. I didn't care about ack huggers, HOers, runners, pickers or the general tard you may think of. But as I started to get a bit more skill in game I started getting pissed off at tactics that happened all the time. I find myself constantly getting irritated by the things I listed above (pickers and HOers not as much anymore since I've learned how to beat them).
I was just curious if anyone else felt the same way.
*It's also worth noting that I use the term "skill" very loosely.
As you get more experienced and come around to whatever your idea of how the game should be played, you start to have the time as you're playing to notice the things that irk you in other players.
This kinda sums it up for me....:rofl
http://youtu.be/t4e32wstykg
This kinda sums it up for me....
http://youtu.be/t4e32wstykg
I think you hit the nail squarely on the head right here. "As you get more experienced and come around to whatever your idea of how the game should be played,"
When your idea of how the game should be played does not match what is actually happening at the time, you get mad.
When a team sneaks in and takes a base by stealth and surprise, then there will be those who think they are playing the game wrong, and get mad, because they are avoiding the fight.
When a bunch of people are just dogfighting and playing "tag", then there will be those who think they are playing the game wrong, and get mad, because they aren't taking bases.
When a team puts up a big, coordinated mission to take a base, there will be those who get mad at them for using superior numbers, and not playing "fair".
How do I keep from getting mad? I keep in mind that we are using pretend airplanes to play tag, or capture the flag, or sneak-the-base, or dogpile, or whatever game happens to be going on in that particular part of the arena at that particular time. I pick a game, and I jump in, and I have fun. Sometimes I find it hard to believe that I actually get to do this.
:x
At the same time, I have gained a new respect for those who flew these planes, and fought these fights, not for fun, but for real.
:salute
I think you hit the nail squarely on the head right here. "As you get more experienced and come around to whatever your idea of how the game should be played,"
When your idea of how the game should be played does not match what is actually happening at the time, you get mad.
When a team sneaks in and takes a base by stealth and surprise, then there will be those who think they are playing the game wrong, and get mad, because they are avoiding the fight.
When a bunch of people are just dogfighting and playing "tag", then there will be those who think they are playing the game wrong, and get mad, because they aren't taking bases.
When a team puts up a big, coordinated mission to take a base, there will be those who get mad at them for using superior numbers, and not playing "fair".
How do I keep from getting mad? I keep in mind that we are using pretend airplanes to play tag, or capture the flag, or sneak-the-base, or dogpile, or whatever game happens to be going on in that particular part of the arena at that particular time. I pick a game, and I jump in, and I have fun. Sometimes I find it hard to believe that I actually get to do this.
:x
At the same time, I have gained a new respect for those who flew these planes, and fought these fights, not for fun, but for real.
:salute
I primarily get frustrated with individual behavior. I expect just about anything to happen sometimes. HOs, ack running, hording, vulching are all part of the game. But, to me, these things are only excused in certain situations that are dictated by things out of your control (overwhelming odds against you, imminent base capture, Pilot wound, and empty guns). On the occations when it's just you and me, I don't expect you to do any of those things. If you do, I get frustrated because your actions speak volumes about the type of person truly you are.
skill/rage is controlled by my good friend marijuana.You should save your rage for the sort of bully who would lock one up for growing a plant of which they dissaprove. :devil
I primarily get frustrated with individual behavior. I expect just about anything to happen sometimes. HOs, ack running, hording, vulching are all part of the game. But, to me, these things are only excused in certain situations that are dictated by things out of your control (overwhelming odds against you, imminent base capture, Pilot wound, and empty guns). On the occations when it's just you and me, I don't expect you to do any of those things. If you do, I get frustrated because your actions speak volumes about the type of person truly you are.Just about sums up my opinion