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Title: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: -gg- on January 22, 2022, 01:36:10 PM
Hello

I've been back playing AH for few days.

I'm pretty old school, originally coming from Air Warrior to Aces High around 2001. I was pretty active on this forum as well. My old cpid and forum name was nuke.

First, I am playing AH on a new computer I've built. I built it for audio production, and decided to go with an onboard video card with the price of cards being so rediculous.
I was very pleased to find that AH is very playable on my integrated graphics card. Not super high frame rates, but a good 30-35 or more most of the time. Totally playable.

The game looks good. The game play seems to be better than when I left. Back then there were three main arenas.

I'm liking this. I like that there have been people that actually want to engage and fight.

I like the improvements that I've noticed. For instance, the kill messages being broadcast - which is similar to how AW was. I think it's great because it spurs interaction, in my opinion.

I also like the little heading display. I guess VR is the big thing. I might jump in and get the Oculus.

On a personal note - and this is not something I'm putting out there just because. Some people probably know me as nuke. In game and here. I'm a different person now. Literally. I live as a woman now - transitioned. I've seen some people saying stuff in the game on 200. I'm pretty thick skinned and I'm not a baby or anything.

It's not something I ever deal with in real life, because no one would guess I was ever a guy. It's not something I put in people's faces either.

I don't expect anything from anyone. It's when I run into people, like maybe some of you, that knew me from before I have to kind of deal with some stuff. Understandable.

And I never mentioned that I was nuke before in game, but I have a lot of friends who know me as  Gina - so that was apparently a thing almost as soon as I started flying.  Again, it's fine.

I'm just asking that you give me a chance before you judge. I'm a pretty easygoing, nice person.  I'll talk with you on vox or whatever.

Dale, thanks for keeping the game going for so long. I've been talking with John N and some others and they are probably going to come check it out again too.

Thanks you guys

Oh, my in game name is Gina. That's also my real name. I still stink at the game too.





 
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Max on January 22, 2022, 01:51:39 PM
 :salute
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Traveler on January 22, 2022, 03:48:24 PM
and that's the problem with the whole transgender thing , they fell it's necessary to put it out there.  Your gender has nothing to do with this game or game play.  You might want to follow the example of all the heterosexual players in all the games in all the world, they don't introduce themselves as Heterosexual or identify gender.  Its not needed in the game.
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: -gg- on January 22, 2022, 04:00:15 PM
I brought it up because it was already brought up to me in the game by people that were saying things to me in game.

I would have never brought it up. I'm sure it's because of people that know me. It's nothing that I did that exposed it.



Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: -gg- on January 22, 2022, 04:18:06 PM
Things are not always black and white.

Anyway. I'm playing the game again. I used to be nuke and now I'm Gina and I gave a polite explanation of that.

My goal was to let my friends know who I was and what happened. And also maybe to curtail some of the stuff that immediately started to happen in the game.

Hundreds of people know me from my forum. They know me as Gina and that I used to be nuke. I'm sure one or two of them mentioned it to other people in the game the other day so that's why I'm explaining it here. I'm not about making a ruckus and I didn't even say anything in the game. I keep to myself.
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: RotBaron on January 22, 2022, 04:21:58 PM
I saw on 200 some of what you are referring to.

I’m not quite sure though that you didn’t start it with your first post here being you used to be Nuke, but now you’ve got boobs and your name is Gina.

I don’t care to bring any attention to it here or in game, however I do believe you put it out there first and attracted  the attention to it.

 :salute & enjoy your return to AH!
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: -gg- on January 22, 2022, 04:46:24 PM
Thanks

I've been having a lot of fun.

First couple of days I just flew a few times with a mouse to make sure my on board graphics would handle it.

Then I got serious and pulled my OLD CH gear from under my bed. That was all the energy I had for that day. The CH gear sat for another day, then I cleaned them up and plugged then in.

It's so funny how I kind of remembered where my main buttons were mapped. Like I was pressing certain buttons by instinct.

Now I've got my controls kind of mapped.

So far I'm just flying a runstang. I'm not good and have never been good, but I'll fight in it.

I got up very early today and flew for a couple of hours. Going to get groceries and fly again pretty soon


Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Tracerfi on January 22, 2022, 05:01:38 PM
and that's the problem with the whole transgender thing , they fell it's necessary to put it out there.  Your gender has nothing to do with this game or game play.  You might want to follow the example of all the heterosexual players in all the games in all the world, they don't introduce themselves as Heterosexual or identify gender.  Its not needed in the game.
I don't see why it was necessary to post what you did as from what I read it was for telling their old friends in here what is new with them as you would if you had not talked to someone in awhile.  Not everyone that plays this or any other game is Heterosexual I cannot for the life of me understand why certain people cannot help with putting others down that are not their view of normal all I have to say about that  :salute -gg- welcome back to the game!
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: guncrasher on January 22, 2022, 06:13:01 PM
welcome back Gina, most of us have boobs too, just like to put it out there  :cheers:


semp
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: -gg- on January 22, 2022, 06:25:29 PM
Lol.

Thanks guys.
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: oboe on January 22, 2022, 06:30:10 PM
Welcome back, -gg-.   :cool:
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Hajo on January 22, 2022, 06:52:01 PM
Welcome back Nuke/-gg-.  Enjoy the game again.
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Max on January 22, 2022, 07:05:56 PM
gg, do you like to run bomber missions? There is a scenario coming up February 5 and you’re welcome to join in the fun. Five for an hour, three hours or Whatever you wish.

https://ahevents.net/index.php/events/target-for-today/current-or-next
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Bixby on January 22, 2022, 07:08:43 PM
Welcome back Gina.

If you see me in game...feel free to shoot me down. Everyone else does! But don't be surprised if I turn the tables.

I love a good fight.    :)
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Bixby on January 22, 2022, 07:12:39 PM
Hey Semp...Man boobs? Someone mentioned that to me last summer in the pool. Started to work out but it's not helping. Must be old age...they are starting to sag a little.   :(
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: popeye on January 22, 2022, 07:19:30 PM
Welcome back!

. :salute
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: -gg- on January 22, 2022, 07:38:25 PM
Wow. Saw so many familiar faces tonight. We had a nice walk down memory lane, talking about AW and old times. I can't believe how many people are still around. It was great.

You guys are great! Thank you so much.

Had a great time.

Thanks for all of the welcomes!

Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: -gg- on January 22, 2022, 07:39:48 PM
gg, do you like to run bomber missions? There is a scenario coming up February 5 and you’re welcome to join in the fun. Five for an hour, three hours or Whatever you wish.

https://ahevents.net/index.php/events/target-for-today/current-or-next

Thanks Max. I don't really know how to bomb. I probably will just pop on when I can in the regular arena. I'm old and get tired. lol.

Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Easyscor on January 22, 2022, 08:47:25 PM
Good to see the community can always be welcoming.
Enjoy the cartoon skys gg.
 :airplane:
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: JimmyD3 on January 22, 2022, 10:32:21 PM
Welcome back Gina
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Oldman731 on January 22, 2022, 11:29:19 PM
Welcome back Gina


Yup.  And good to see the perspective of someone who's been away from the game for awhile.  Look forward to seeing you online.

- oldman
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: The Fugitive on January 23, 2022, 12:17:45 AM
Welcome Back!
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: guncrasher on January 23, 2022, 12:37:12 AM
Hey Semp...Man boobs? Someone mentioned that to me last summer in the pool. Started to work out but it's not helping. Must be old age...they are starting to sag a little.   :(

that's the problem, eat more and soon they will be perkier.


semp
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Ack-Ack on January 23, 2022, 04:31:40 AM
Welcome back -gg-
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Nefarious on January 23, 2022, 07:33:28 AM
Hey Nuke, glad to see ya back up. <S>

One day, I'll log back into FW lol
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Marco on January 23, 2022, 07:35:39 AM
I don’t believe we’ve ever flown together, but welcome back Gina! :D
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Max on January 23, 2022, 08:43:25 AM
Thanks Max. I don't really know how to bomb.

That aint stoppin me!  :old: :devil

Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: DaddyAce on January 23, 2022, 09:00:26 AM
Welcome back Gina!   :airplane:    :cheers:
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Shane on January 23, 2022, 09:04:32 AM
Welcome back!  The stroll down AW memory lane was nice.
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: -gg- on January 23, 2022, 09:44:55 AM
Welcome back -gg-

Hi, Ack Ack!

Are going to start playing again?

I'm sending you a PM

 :airplane:
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: -gg- on January 23, 2022, 09:51:52 AM
Hey, Nefarious!

Guys, I want to thank all of you again.

 

Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: maxy on January 23, 2022, 06:39:31 PM
Hey Semp...Man boobs? Someone mentioned that to me last summer in the pool. Started to work out but it's not helping. Must be old age...they are starting to sag a little.   :(
often heard, male long term dope smokers develop manboobs ......
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: maxy on January 23, 2022, 06:40:03 PM
oh yeah welcome back G
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Eviscerate on January 24, 2022, 11:24:21 AM
and that's the problem with the whole transgender thing , they fell it's necessary to put it out there.  Your gender has nothing to do with this game or game play.  You might want to follow the example of all the heterosexual players in all the games in all the world, they don't introduce themselves as Heterosexual or identify gender.  Its not needed in the game.

Found the bigot.

Welcome back Gina!
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Peanut1 on January 24, 2022, 01:02:51 PM
Found the bigot.

Welcome back Gina!
This game is loaded with bigots.
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: guncrasher on January 24, 2022, 02:51:27 PM
the hilarious thing about travelers post is how wrong he is.

heterosexual players do nothing but yell at everybody how manly they are.  see it all night in ah.

semp
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Marco on January 24, 2022, 04:50:39 PM
Found the bigot.

Welcome back Gina!

I usually stay out of this kind of stuff, and everyone’s got their own opinion, but honestly who cares how someone has chosen to live their life this time around. They won’t be bothering me any, and on Aces High, as long as they’re able to hang with the user base and make for a decent wingman then that’s enough for me. :old:
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Eagler on January 24, 2022, 05:17:04 PM
Another red plane!

Welcome back

Eagler
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Devil 505 on January 24, 2022, 11:46:35 PM
Welcome back, Gina.
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: xbrit on January 25, 2022, 01:55:23 PM
Hi Nuke/gg
Hope you're enjoying the game, I haven't played since May last year and miss it.
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: -gg- on January 25, 2022, 07:45:27 PM
Hi Nuke/gg
Hope you're enjoying the game, I haven't played since May last year and miss it.

Hey, xbrit!

How have you been? Do you plan on playing again?
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: zack1234 on January 26, 2022, 01:32:48 AM
You owe me $600
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: xbrit on January 26, 2022, 07:45:46 AM
Hey, xbrit!

How have you been? Do you plan on playing again?

If I do it won't be real soon, taking a vacation over to England in a couple of weeks until the end of February.
Spend most of my time now looking after my wife, not complaining about that though.
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: DmonSlyr on January 26, 2022, 05:26:22 PM
Glad to see you back in the game, Gina!
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: -gg- on January 26, 2022, 07:17:24 PM
If I do it won't be real soon, taking a vacation over to England in a couple of weeks until the end of February.
Spend most of my time now looking after my wife, not complaining about that though.

Well, I hope you have a great time over there visiting home! And I'm very sorry to hear about your wife. You're a good man..

It's so good to hear from people that I haven't heard from in ages.

Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: -gg- on January 26, 2022, 07:18:34 PM
You owe me $600
:noid :noid

Lol. Me?  If so, for what? I mean, I'll pay up if there's a good explanation for this. Haha.

 :noid
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: -gg- on January 26, 2022, 07:19:29 PM
Glad to see you back in the game, Gina!

Thank you

All of you guys have been great. I appreciate it.

It's amazing how big of a part of our lives this community is. Going back a long time.

Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: diaster on January 26, 2022, 11:04:35 PM
and that's the problem with the whole transgender thing , they fell it's necessary to put it out there.  Your gender has nothing to do with this game or game play.  You might want to follow the example of all the heterosexual players in all the games in all the world, they don't introduce themselves as Heterosexual or identify gender.  Its not needed in the game.
totally unnecessary comment. You feel that way, cool, I respect that, but that was just plain rude. .just don’t need to make a negative comment on someone trying to be real and honest and in a very kind way.
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: popason on January 27, 2022, 09:09:25 AM
Well Gina or gg welcome back to the game. Hope everything goes good for you.
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: hgtonyvi on January 28, 2022, 03:56:16 PM
 :rock
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: decoy on January 28, 2022, 04:00:01 PM
Well Gina or gg welcome back to the game. Hope everything goes good for you.

Yes indeed.  Welcome home, mi compadres, let me salute Gina as what is RIGHT about AH.  We hear about about what's wrong, but Gina's attitude is what's right.  Gina feel free to shoot me down in flames anytime.  Of course, these other yahoos don't have much trouble for it, so be prepared for an easy kill.  Of course, the flames are optional..., just blowing me out of the sky counts.

Proud to be member of the same group as you.   :old:
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: 999000 on January 28, 2022, 05:11:49 PM
Welcome back long time! I'm still stuck in the B17's pretty much just close my eyes and pull the trigger! Hope you find the fun here!
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: -gg- on January 28, 2022, 11:26:15 PM
You guys are great. Thank you!

99999!  wow. I'd be terrified if you opened your eyes! My gosh, you are amazing.

 :old:
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: RUSH1 on January 29, 2022, 01:06:53 AM
Another month has just been added to my break from this weirdness/game.
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: -gg- on January 30, 2022, 01:44:09 AM
Well, you might want to add some more time to that.
My two weeks came up and I just subscribed!
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Slade on January 30, 2022, 10:12:30 AM
Gina,

Welcome back.  More players = more play styles = more fun!

This might help, here is my AH notes page: https://oracledba.help/app/ww2planes/ (https://oracledba.help/app/ww2planes/)


Happy hunting!

X15  :salute
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: LCADolby on January 31, 2022, 04:21:36 PM
Nuke!!!   :rock
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: JimmyD3 on January 31, 2022, 04:30:55 PM
Another month has just been added to my break from this weirdness/game.

Where you been?? Been missing you.
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: -gg- on January 31, 2022, 08:48:15 PM
Nuke!!!   :rock

oh, wow! Hello Dolby!

Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: -gg- on January 31, 2022, 08:49:40 PM
Yes indeed.  Welcome home, mi compadres, let me salute Gina as what is RIGHT about AH.  We hear about about what's wrong, but Gina's attitude is what's right.  Gina feel free to shoot me down in flames anytime.  Of course, these other yahoos don't have much trouble for it, so be prepared for an easy kill.  Of course, the flames are optional..., just blowing me out of the sky counts.

Proud to be member of the same group as you.   :old:

Thank you, decoy. That was very nice

 :cheers:
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: BiPoLaR on January 31, 2022, 11:07:15 PM
welcome back Gina, most of us have boobs too, just like to put it out there  :cheers:


semp
I got mine from being old and fat. Gained 80lbs since I got married 5 years ago. Damn Russian wife wont let me go 30mins without offering food. =/
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: -gg- on January 31, 2022, 11:27:47 PM
Lol.

Hey, Bipolar.

 :lol
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: Estes on February 01, 2022, 06:59:39 AM
Welcome back gg.  :cheers:
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: xbrit on February 01, 2022, 08:27:34 AM
Bipolar, didn't realize we were neighbors. I'm just over the Sunshine Skyway from you.
Title: Re: New, former player. Introduction, Observations and Info about me
Post by: RUSH1 on February 02, 2022, 05:04:25 AM
Where you been?? Been missing you.

Thanks Kenai.  I was having issues with my mic a while back and decided to use that as an excuse to take a well needed break from the game.