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Title: Sooo.....
Post by: cobia38 on March 14, 2020, 05:31:20 PM
 Its been quite a while since I played  :joystick:
  Thinking about coming back and was wondering how many of you old timers are still around ?
  I miss the fights and the chatter and can imagine there has been many changes in the past few years,
 
  Is the population decent for good fights ?
 
  Any new areana/game modes ?

 Any new planes/GVs ?

  Has my A20 been well taken care of ? (still wishing for quad 20 mm )

   :cheers:     :cheers:

 

 
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: Hotstuff on March 14, 2020, 05:35:36 PM
A20's are pretty strong, though no 20's. Recently the meta for fighters has been very disappointing, a lot of people playing with fast planes that aren't perked that will fly higher than you and run away once things don't work out for them, not even trying to make a turn or two.
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: FLS on March 14, 2020, 05:43:04 PM
Most of the new stuff is free so download the game and take a look.   :aok
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: cobia38 on March 14, 2020, 05:43:11 PM
A20's are pretty strong, though no 20's. Recently the meta for fighters has been very disappointing, a lot of people playing with fast planes that aren't perked that will fly higher than you and run away once things don't work out for them, not even trying to make a turn or two.

 :rofl  they have always run from a fight,nothing new
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: The Fugitive on March 14, 2020, 05:50:31 PM
Come on back Cobia, while the fights arent as good/plentiful as in the old days the BS is as good as ever   :devil
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: cobia38 on March 14, 2020, 06:08:34 PM
Nice to see you Fugi, miss your cartoons  :cheers:
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: whiteman on March 14, 2020, 08:17:47 PM
I never have a hard time finding a fight, but yes it’s usually a Spit16, yak-3 or 51. Lot of score protection going on.
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: SIK1 on March 14, 2020, 08:48:11 PM
Yes come on back Cobia.  :cheers:

 :salute
Sik
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: LCADolby on March 14, 2020, 08:51:07 PM
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Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: DmonSlyr on March 14, 2020, 09:04:58 PM
There are normally pretty big fights during prime time. About 150 on as I write this. Definitely some good battles on the smaller maps.
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: Hotstuff on March 14, 2020, 09:11:09 PM
:rofl  they have always run from a fight,nothing new

It seems to be a worsening trend for sure. Six months ago when people complained about this I thought w/e, but it really is true. This game is not going anywhere and the meta is getting more and more bland.

edit: I will say that I like the new AI bombing intercept scenarios.
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: whiteman on March 14, 2020, 09:44:34 PM
There are normally pretty big fights during prime time. About 150 on as I write this. Definitely some good battles on the smaller maps.

Not sure I’d say good battles. 2 sides rolling one side seems to be the norm. How about lots of targets.
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: Oldman731 on March 14, 2020, 09:49:34 PM
Has my A20 been well taken care of ?


I vividly recall that you never had a need for quad 20mms.  I tried to start a movement to restrict you to the Boston, but no one ever listens to the Oldman.  So you lucked out.

Do others fly A20s?  I will occasionally spot a brave soul who is trying to fly the Havoc like a fighter.  Such people could use your guidance.  Refuse to come back, and their digital blood is on your hands.  I hope you will still sleep at night.

As for fights:  Some things never change.  A20s will never lack greedy and unsuspecting opponents.

Regret that the AvA never recovered, with this exception:  Monday nights feature close-in dogfights by people who thoroughly enjoy dogfighting.  You'll recognize half of the players (the elders), you'll appreciate the new blood (the children), and you'll have fun.

Bottom line:  What's keeping you?

- oldman
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: The Fugitive on March 14, 2020, 10:33:53 PM
There are normally pretty big fights during prime time. About 150 on as I write this. Definitely some good battles on the smaller maps.

If you were a Rook or a Bish, almost nobody fighting the Knights. Even then they couldn't get their crap together to take more than one base. I spent most of the night chasing running pickers in a 109G14. What a waste of an evening.
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: whiteman on March 14, 2020, 10:46:03 PM
If you were a Rook or a Bish, almost nobody fighting the Knights. Even then they couldn't get their crap together to take more than one base. I spent most of the night chasing running pickers in a 109G14. What a waste of an evening.
Rooks couldn’t attack knights because they’re taking from both sides. Picked a side not to lose but the map is pretty much over for the rooks. Nothing competitive about the overall war, just fish for kills.
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: atlau on March 14, 2020, 11:35:29 PM
Come on back cobia!

Vr is great although I find the a20 gunfight hard to use now
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: Drano on March 15, 2020, 04:30:26 PM
Was just talking about you the other day after seeing an A20 up. No need to be scared! Cobia hasn't been around in years! Come back and kill me bro!

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Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: Chalenge on March 15, 2020, 04:54:25 PM
This would be the one good thing you could say about CoVID 19, if a lot of people return to AH.
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: puller on March 15, 2020, 06:16:58 PM
The new A20 needs you cobia...
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: shiv on March 15, 2020, 06:38:41 PM
I'm getting nostalgic now for AH and getting shot down by Cobia's A20.
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: DaddyAce on March 15, 2020, 07:56:02 PM
Come on back and give it a try Cobia; I'm still an easy kill.    :airplane:
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: Shuffler on March 15, 2020, 09:53:24 PM
A20s became easier to kill after you left. Probably had to do with pilot skill.

 :devil
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: Drano on March 16, 2020, 08:45:09 AM
A20s became easier to kill after you left. Probably had to do with pilot skill.

 :devil
Right? But gotta say it was prolly months after Cobia left before you could just go after a Havoc like it was nothin!

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Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: Gooss on March 16, 2020, 10:39:36 AM
<S> Cobia.  Come on back.  I've lost my fear of low and slow A20's.

Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: Vinkman on March 16, 2020, 01:17:35 PM
Still here.

Still love it.

Welcome back.

Bring friends.  :salute
Title: Re: Sooo.....
Post by: Brooke on March 17, 2020, 02:06:43 AM
Cobia, come join us in the upcoming "To Win the Winter Sky" scenario.  Saturdays in May.

I would count myself very fortunate if you flew on the allied side!  :aok

Registration if you can make it:
https://ahevents.net/index.php/events/scenarios/current-or-next-scenario