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Title: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: Kingpin on May 08, 2016, 06:00:00 PM
Last night, some players were complaining on 200 (mostly when they got killed, of course) and I had to remind myself not to engage with their complaints about game play, because some folks just have to vent when they get shot down.  So, at the risk of sounding a bit like a fanboy, I decided to write this satirical piece about the game, about taking the good with the bad, ignoring the noise and continuing to have fun!
 

Whiners Gonna Whine - An Ode to Aces High
by Kingpin

Aces High - sandbox of fun
With many things to do:
Fighters, bombers, tanks and guns
The choice is up to you.

But on 200 or the forum
To this you must resign:
Some kills, no matter how you score 'em,
The whiners gonna whine.

Whether first merge in the face
Or behind their three-nine line,
Or deflection shot from any place,
The whiners gonna whine.

Fight them in a 1v1
Use ACM divine,
Or shoot them with a field gun,
The whiners gonna whine.

Find their goon or kill their tank,
They'll fault the game design.
Finish off their final Lanc?
Whiners gonna whine.

Fly Ponies, Hogs or an LA
Fly 30 ENY
It's not the plane or how you play
The whiners gonna whine.

Bomb their Tiger on concrete
Or flame their '29?
They will never miss a beat.
That whiner's gonna whine!

Aces High - sandbox of fun
With many things to do:
Fighters, bombers, tanks and guns
The choice is up to you.

So many choices in this game,
But here's the bottom line:
Choose to play it your own way,
'Cause whiners gonna whine.


Yesterday I spent several hours with about a half dozen players in the Training Arena, some brand new and some veterans, all of whom said they were having fun and learning something new.  That has nothing to do with me, but is a tribute to the detail and diversity of this game.  If for some reason you feel you are stagnating (and want to blame it on the game) try thinking of something you've never tried before and give that a go -- there is always something new to discover in Aces High, even in this version!  (Imagine how it will be when the new version is finally ready.)  And remember, there are always trainers to help you try new things or willing to even just be a target drone.

p.s. I can't believe I actually rhymed the word "forum"!

 :)
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: scott66 on May 08, 2016, 06:57:44 PM
 :aok I only whine after 7pm  :D
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: Arlo on May 08, 2016, 06:59:33 PM
This thread will not reach a quorum.  :D
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: pipz on May 08, 2016, 07:08:03 PM
Huzzah Kingpin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well done I say! Bravo!  :old:  :aok  :aok
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: DmonSlyr on May 08, 2016, 07:33:03 PM
Classic!  :aok
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: Oddball-CAF on May 08, 2016, 07:35:06 PM
Very cool, Kingpin. :)  <S>

"200"... it's like watching a soap opera when I occasionally tune it; so many
people trying to be "relevant" and failing.

Best, Odd
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: Molsman on May 08, 2016, 08:50:02 PM
Bravo Kingpin Bravo!  :cheers:
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: SIK1 on May 08, 2016, 08:52:43 PM
 :aok LOL  :cheers:

Is this a whine?  :bolt:

 :salute
Sik
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: Kingpin on May 09, 2016, 01:02:56 AM

This thread will not reach a quorum.  :D

Another good rhyme for "forum", Arlo! :aok  Maybe I should have rhymed with "BBS" instead...

Thanks for the comments, gents.  Was hoping it would amuse a little.

<S>
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: Zardoz on May 09, 2016, 02:28:54 AM
 :salute
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: nooby52 on May 09, 2016, 06:21:50 AM
Well-spoken, King!  :salute
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: BFOOT1 on May 09, 2016, 07:12:53 AM
+10000000000  :rofl :salute
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: SlipKnt on May 09, 2016, 07:48:21 AM
Outstanding!!!!
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: Ratsy on May 09, 2016, 08:40:40 AM
Genius!

 :aok
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: DubiousKB on May 09, 2016, 10:23:05 AM
 :x All together now!
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: Drane on May 09, 2016, 10:29:47 AM
 :aok  :cheers:  :airplane:  :noid
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: Vudu15 on May 09, 2016, 10:42:15 AM
very nice sir :D
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: JimmyD3 on May 09, 2016, 08:33:25 PM
 :rofl :rofl

Well Done Sir!!!!

 :salute
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: Goat1 on May 09, 2016, 08:58:16 PM
I like it!  :aok

Goat
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: BBP on May 10, 2016, 12:09:18 PM
 :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: luv IT KINGPIN!
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: Arlo on May 10, 2016, 07:51:35 PM
This thread will not reach a quorum.  :D
I stand corrected. :D
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: Mongoose on May 10, 2016, 08:22:43 PM
 :banana: :banana: :banana:
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: HL117 on May 10, 2016, 11:34:29 PM
Taylor Swift would approve of this Ode.

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Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: Kingpin on May 11, 2016, 09:20:25 PM
Taylor Swift would approve of this Ode.

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Considering the catchiness and popularity of her songs, I guess I'll take that as a compliment!

Given the lighthearted nature of the subject, I was going for something sort of in the vein of Dr. Seuss.  I'm not sure how many would have appreciated a sonnet in iambic pentameter -- probably not a quorum (Arlo).   ;)

<S>
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: JimmyC on May 11, 2016, 11:38:50 PM
yo, though..
what about the hip-hop flow
you have more fun if you get down low
gangstas gangin
beeches HOing
whines and haxxors
its all on going
its over modeled
its dweebs and newbs
crying and shouting
have you heard the news
Cybro at 19
spies I say
Bish will be coming
like every ferkin day
You Hoed me..
No you lied...
tune to 200 to hear the cries
Dont bomb HQ
Dam 49ers
Sneaking bases..
aint nuthin finer
than bustin the hoard
with ya Aces high flow..
its all good fun
if ya get down low..





 :noid



Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: nooby52 on May 12, 2016, 06:58:27 AM
yo', JIMMAAAAAAYYY...not bad homey.
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: Wiley on May 12, 2016, 05:27:48 PM

Considering the catchiness and popularity of her songs, I guess I'll take that as a compliment!

Given the lighthearted nature of the subject, I was going for something sort of in the vein of Dr. Seuss.  I'm not sure how many would have appreciated a sonnet in iambic pentameter -- probably not a quorum (Arlo).   ;)

<S>

I was hearing it in Sam Jackson's voice in the cadence of "Go the F to Sleep" as I read it.  Was highly entertaining.

Wiley.
Title: Re: An Ode to Aces High (Whiners Beware)
Post by: SunBat on May 12, 2016, 11:09:53 PM
Excellent, Kingpin. Classic.

Classic > Epic