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Title: A solution to this "Hair on Fire" problem..
Post by: poopster on September 22, 2002, 04:24:14 PM
It's so simple I can't understand why I didn't think of it before.

You've been there, got a fight goin, couple more join in...

and then a few more...

Before you know it theres cons EVERYWHERE and you taxing the limits of the springs in that little plastic view hat..

Your hitting your views, making your moves...it keeps getting worse.. but you have a handle on it...

At about that time your hair bursts into flames...

Now between you and me, when the hair bursts into flames it takes me out of my game..

I have to put out the associated fires that start on my flight suit and about the cockpit, move my beer from between my legs to the cup holder...crack the wing window to let the smoke out...

All of this while the cons continue to come in...

I've found a simple solution to this ongoing problem. Being that I tend to fly in "warm" areas anyway...

I set my own hair on fire on the takeoff roll..

Saves all those pesky distractions when my hair spontaneously combusts anyway..

Try it, it works for me :)
Title: A solution to this "Hair on Fire" problem..
Post by: Karnak on September 22, 2002, 07:16:24 PM
You are one odd duck poopster.
Title: A solution to this "Hair on Fire" problem..
Post by: J_A_B on September 22, 2002, 07:43:07 PM
It's because you use your joystick hat for views.  You will be much better off if you use your keyboard (I am NOT kidding).  Use the hat for trim or some other semi-unimportant function.

Of course, the default keymapping is as bad if not worse than using the hat (numeric keypad just doesn't cut it for views).  

J_A_B
Title: A solution to this "Hair on Fire" problem..
Post by: Otto on September 22, 2002, 07:49:20 PM
Heed the warning.
Title: A solution to this "Hair on Fire" problem..
Post by: Otto on September 22, 2002, 07:52:24 PM
sorry , double post
Title: A solution to this "Hair on Fire" problem..
Post by: Puck on September 22, 2002, 08:30:17 PM
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Originally posted by Otto
Heed the warning.


That is what we called a "Screaming Alpha" fire in the military.
Title: A solution to this "Hair on Fire" problem..
Post by: Saintaw on September 23, 2002, 01:48:05 AM
What about us with a reclining hairline ?
Title: A solution to this "Hair on Fire" problem..
Post by: Bloody TomFlint on September 23, 2002, 08:26:28 AM
Well it worked for pirates!  Historically pirates used to burn fuses in their hair and beards for use on guns and cannons.  Perhaps yee bee a PIErat and jest didn't know it?

 Take the test...

http://www.fidius.org/quiz/pirate.php

 Harr!

    ...  Bloody Tom Flint
Title: A solution to this "Hair on Fire" problem..
Post by: AKIron on September 23, 2002, 09:01:48 AM
Just shave yer head.
Title: A solution to this "Hair on Fire" problem..
Post by: Ripsnort on September 23, 2002, 09:17:39 AM
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Originally posted by AKIron
Just shave yer head.


Works for me.
Title: A solution to this "Hair on Fire" problem..
Post by: gofaster on September 23, 2002, 12:07:20 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Bloody TomFlint
Well it worked for pirates!  Historically pirates used to burn fuses in their hair and beards for use on guns and cannons.  Perhaps yee bee a PIErat and jest didn't know it?

 Take the test...

http://www.fidius.org/quiz/pirate.php

 Harr!

    ...  Bloody Tom Flint


Avast!  Just call me "Black Tom Cash", the greediest sea-dog this side of the Main who can belt out a sea-shanty if ever'n you war't'd one!
Title: A solution to this "Hair on Fire" problem..
Post by: mosgood on September 23, 2002, 12:39:37 PM
Mad Dog Kidd

Part crazy, part mangy, all rabid, you're the pirate all the others fear might just snap soon. Even though you're not always the traditional swaggering gallant, your steadiness and planning make you a fine, reliable pirate. Arr!


That's right!  And don't you forget it!