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Help and Support Forums => Help and Training => Topic started by: Stampf on August 08, 2014, 08:57:34 AM
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What an asset to the Aces High community this man is. Sure I have been very lucky to have him as a friend and squadmate for many years now - but outside of that, the man is a selfless teacher of all things ACM.
For 2 hours last night he patiently worked with me in the Dr1. Our sessions went from lasting 10 -15 seconds before he got me to auger/spinoff/crash....to 10 minute brawls fought to a near stand still. I learned more in those 2 hours than I could have with weeks of trial and error on my own.
Morfiend - a good man.
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Hooray for Morfiend :old: :banana:
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he also taught me how to make broadheads out of spoons!
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Both my careers in AH, Morf helped me immensely. A finer man would be hard to find!
Now, I'm not able to be on very often, but I'd LOVE to jump on this WWI fight club thing.. I utterly suck in those kites though.
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he also taught me how to make broadheads out of spoons!
He's a wealth of information on a myriad of topics. Doesn't take long when talking with him to realize he read a lot of books as a kid. And as an AH trainer he exhibits extreme patience and a gifted way of coming to a point of lesson from an avenue consistent with the pupils understanding and level. That's a gift that all great teachers have. Much like yourself when working a training video.
Both my careers in AH, Morf helped me immensely. A finer man would be hard to find!
Now, I'm not able to be on very often, but I'd LOVE to jump on this WWI fight club thing.. I utterly suck in those kites though.
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Nine, other than the few hardcore WWI experten in there...most of the guys haven't flown the kites in years. But it has been such a blast and a welcome change up to the same ole same ole. I haven't had my boys over there in a long, long time...hence my crawling up to Morf last night and begging for help. I can fly the DVII as good as most, but I want to be good in the Dr1. After last night's hot work with Morf...there is hope.
And thanks for chiming in Gents. A little shout out to a well deserving mate...is always a good thing!
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I was just thinking of Morfiend and the other trainers this morning when I saw this thread. With all the negativity that can come from us members regarding things we don't like about the AH experience, these members just solidly plod along forward, remaining consistently positive, and do the most difficult job of all the volunteers HTC has - training people who may be clueless about flying and gaming. It's a huge task when you think about it, most of us who have been here over a year say take for granted everything we've learned about the game, but imagine having to show somebody who is interested in the game, but knows absolutely nothing about it. Starting from scratch. Heavy stuff.
Yet beyond that, trainers know things even long term players may not - I know I find things out semi regularly that I had no idea about before, little things sometimes, but on occasion, big things, and reading the training forum is where most of them pop up for me.
Morfiend is a great guy, I've watched him at work from time to time in the past, and he is a born teacher and instructor. Anytime I've pm'd him he's always responded with friendly and accurate stuff. Plus he's Canadian, so it should go without saying he's a member of Team Awesome.
The game needs more like him, and there are more like him, many in the training corps. In the coming months when the new version gets here, their services will be in even more demand, as I'm of the opinion that the game will see some pretty rapid growth in numbers, hopefully attracting the tens of thousands playing that other WW2 online game, that won't be nearly as good or fun as AH(3?) will be with the new graphics motor. The game here is already miles superior IMO, but if it can attract those who need pretty things to look at as well, AH, as I said, is going to need Morfiend and his ilk even more, as keeping those guys who do take an interest will be of paramount importance. It's a critical issue really, doing all that work to improve the game, and get more of those WT types to take a serious look at it - keeping them is the real objective IMO, and Morfiend/trainers are the front line of that battle. All members should offer them as much support as possible.
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:salute Stampf,
Good to see a game vet step up and acknowledge that there's always more to learn.
My turn took place a few years ago when Mtnman helped me with my merge in preperation for the dueling bracket. What I learned in my one to two hour session helped not only in the bracket but also in the MA. While we were there we also worked on the defensive barrel role (invaluable) and the rolling scissor (played him to a stalemate). I tried to get another session but it never worked out. Regardless, actually being trained stuck with me more than self-taught techniques ever would have.
Prior to that session I did some work with WMLute and Karaya on my merge and, while helpful, the trainers seem to be generally better teachers, able to get a concept across and have it stick with you. I know I've tried to help people out in the past and I'm no help at all.
I'd say I'm glad to hear it worked out but the proof will come Wednesday.
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:salute morfiend :cheers:
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:salute Morf!
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Thanks Morf for all the training you've given to me and others. I may disagree with you about Corsairs having bent wings so they "don't get their skirt wet," but you are a fine chap nonetheless :lol :cheers: :aok :salute
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The best half hour a few nights a week you can spend is in Morfiend's unstructured, slow, follow the leader sessions. Simply listening to him chat with other players about their problems during that is a wealth of info. Or as you are trying to stay on his tail. Ask him why you can't. He will slow down even more and talk you through it.
Morfiend fills in the nuance for maneuvering that makes ACM easier to understand.
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Only good thing I can say about Morph is he married a Bruins fan :neener:
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I'd say I'm glad to hear it worked out but the proof will come Wednesday.
Tru dat. And make no mistake...I fully expect to take some lumps...however now...they should be born more of a bad decision on my part, over a good one from my foeman. I am just now able to handle my adversary....foiling the other 5 to 10 guys baring down...well that would be step two in this learning process.
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ha if it wasnt for the efforts of morfiend i would still be drilling holes in the ground. a truly gifted man
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I've known Morf for a long time in this game as a player and as a trainer. I kinder and more helpfull person you will not find :aok. Proof is in putting up with all the VF-17 guys in the TA that follow me in there :lol
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BigRat
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Psst...
Big Rat is Morf's clone. Pester him if you cannot find Morf.....hehehehe.
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Only good thing I can say about Morph is he married a Bruins fan :neener:
Thanks for the kind words from you all but Fuji is right about 1 thing,she is a bruins fan and we seldom speak during playoffs........ :furious :furious
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Morfiend is TOP NOTCH . :rock
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Big Rat is Morf's clone. Pester him if you cannot find Morf.....hehehehe.
+1. Another awesome trainer!
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Morfiend is a complete asset to the game!!! Big rat another great guy to train with. I haven't been in there in awhile but they deserve all the praise for sure
Hub
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Both are great guy's <S> .
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Being a fellow Canadian, I agree with all comments directed towards morfiend hell of a guy and teacher, but he's got to get his
wife on the Leaf's band wagon, LOL
To all trainers and future trainers who take the time to teach us all how to stay alive
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weiser
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Being a fellow Canadian, I agree with all comments directed towards morfiend hell of a guy and teacher, but he's got to get his
wife on the Leaf's band wagon, LOL
To all trainers and future trainers who take the time to teach us all how to stay alive
:cheers:
weiser
Weiser,
I'd rather she cheered for the bruins than the Toronto make believes.....
I'm a habs fan! Oh and she comes by it naturally,she played college level hockey on a mans team! For the first 2 years only the coach knew she was a girl!
She made quite the name for herself on one of the best womens team in the country but once in college she couldnt find a womens team to play on so she played with the guys! She'd kill me if she knew I wrote this but as 3rd leading point getter on the team I was kinda proud..... :aok
Again thx for all the kind words,but you know what they say,teachers teach because they cant do.............. :o
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Weiser,
I'd rather she cheered for the bruins than the Toronto make believes.....
I'm a habs fan! Oh and she comes by it naturally,she played college level hockey on a mans team! For the first 2 years only the coach knew she was a girl!
She made quite the name for herself on one of the best womens team in the country but once in college she couldnt find a womens team to play on so she played with the guys! She'd kill me if she knew I wrote this but as 3rd leading point getter on the team I was kinda proud..... :aok
Again thx for all the kind words,but you know what they say,teachers teach because they cant do.............. :o
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Here Here!!! and quoted for truth!! :D
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I agree
Morph is one of the few guys I have much respect for. :salute
never trained with him or anything but we have the same Love for bulldogs....so that makes him Ok in my book...... :D
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Morph is one of the best people I know both in game and out. :cheers:
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Agree 100% :aok
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Sorry.. It's all my fault..
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Sorry.. It's all my fault..
Yup you turned me into a hanger nanny and never let me forget!
Glad to see you still around,if things ever settle down we really need to catch up!
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I have a new team speak.. I'll mail ya da stuff..
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Glad I can call him my friend.
:salute Morf