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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: najdorf on January 31, 2003, 09:40:09 AM

Title: Impressions from a newbie
Post by: najdorf on January 31, 2003, 09:40:09 AM

I have just recently gotten back into playing WWII air combat sims.  I used to play air warrior a lot, though I stayed in the relaxed realism arena 95% of the time.  So AH is in new to me in a lot of ways.

I have to say though, I really like this game and I can't wait to get my new system up and running so I can stop fighting in a strobe light(I get about 4fps in a fight).

In any event, yesterday I took up a P-38L and met a P-51D co-alt and basically co-e although I'm probably not the best judge of that yet.  He beat me to the dive so when we merged he was coming up and I was going down to deny him the angle.  Something from the way he was coming up made me think he was going for a head-on shot.  I normally don't take head-on shots because I'm so used to AW where you can't really land any hits that way.

I leveled my dive to be able to go nose to nose and sure enough when ge got about 700 out he started firing, so I returned fire.  He blew up instantly right in front of me.  I had no time to rejoice in basically my second air to air win after about 30+ deaths becasue he landed a few on me.

I came out of it alive but just barely, my right engine was out and I was wounded so any time I maneuvered, I blacked out.  I made a straight course for the nearest field to try and land a kill for the first time.  Every time I tried to lose alt or straighten up for the runway, I would black out and have to hit x so I didn't crash in that condition.  To make matters worse I saw two dots approaching and when I checked the radar, of course they were unfreindlies.  Combine that with the fact that my frame rates drop down to three when I get close to an airfield and I was in a hell of shape.

Sadly, there is no happy ending to this story, I stalled about 75 feet above the runway and died.

The good part of this story, at least for AH, is that you have definately won me over and I plan on being here as long as the game is up and running.

Title: Impressions from a newbie
Post by: Skuzzy on January 31, 2003, 09:42:18 AM

Welcome aboard.

Title: Impressions from a newbie
Post by: Rude on January 31, 2003, 09:49:22 AM

That's a cool story.....I wish I still had that lovin feeling where all is new:)

Welcome to AH

Title: Impressions from a newbie
Post by: Zippatuh on January 31, 2003, 09:58:12 AM

and welcome!

Don’t forget to pickup the pamphlet in the lobby labeled “Aces High and Crack Cocaine:  12 Step and Reach-out Program”.  Truly a must have! :)

Title: Impressions from a newbie
Post by: Saurdaukar on January 31, 2003, 01:09:47 PM

Welcome.  :D

Almost everyone here played AW or WB at some point - you can tell which ones are from AW by the severity of the HO whines.  ;)

Title: Impressions from a newbie
Post by: Dago on January 31, 2003, 02:00:38 PM

Wow, another post from a new guy but this time it wasn't to tell us what he thought was wrong with the sim and the community. A refreshing change.

Welcome aboard najdorf.

dago

Title: Impressions from a newbie
Post by: Glasses on January 31, 2003, 02:31:37 PM

The worst part is after a month you get the AH withdrawal syndrome,you just have to go back.

Title: Impressions from a newbie
Post by: hblair on January 31, 2003, 02:46:54 PM

Good story, welcome to AH.
Your addiction has just begun.

Title: Impressions from a newbie
Post by: daddog on January 31, 2003, 02:56:46 PM

Welcome welcome welcome! :)

Now the hard part. Pick a squad you like. :) Many good ones to choose from.

Title: Impressions from a newbie
Post by: Jackal1 on January 31, 2003, 04:09:32 PM

Welcome aboard! Relinquish all hope of a normal life from this point on.:D

Title: Impressions from a newbie
Post by: Joc on January 31, 2003, 04:29:27 PM

Welcome!!! :D

Title: Impressions from a newbie
Post by: DadRabit on January 31, 2003, 06:32:00 PM

S!

Welcome aboard.  if ya married, get ready for those stares form the wife:mad:  

Tatical Officer
99TH ASTAG
Swift to Avenge

Title: Impressions from a newbie
Post by: Swoop on January 31, 2003, 06:40:32 PM

Welcome.

And if you like the Main Arena......wait til you check out the special events!

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Title: WElcome!
Post by: TWOLF on January 31, 2003, 06:57:03 PM

What was your handle in AW?  Welcome, this game blows AW away!  The only thing I miss about AW is the A26 Invader...(hint hint) :D

Title: Impressions from a newbie
Post by: BNM on January 31, 2003, 08:03:14 PM

Can't wait to hear from you after flying with 30+ frame rates. You'll really love it then. Welcome aboard.

Title: Impressions from a newbie
Post by: wetrat on January 31, 2003, 08:42:14 PM

I think I got vulched my first 30 sorties...

Title: Impressions from a newbie
Post by: poopster on January 31, 2003, 10:48:11 PM

Welcome aboard.

As a game it's wonderful, as an  obsession it kinda "wears" on most around.

Fun stuff.

Good people here, enjoy.

Title: Impressions from a newbie
Post by: blitz on February 01, 2003, 07:55:42 AM

Ahoi & welcome:)

Try out the Combat Arena, mucho fun and more equal engagements.

Regards Blitz

Title: Impressions from a newbie
Post by: eskimo2 on February 01, 2003, 08:06:19 AM

Great way to introduce yourself to our community!  Nice story.
Welcome to AH, you're going to fit in well here.

Hope you stay.

eskimo