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Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: rfa on June 17, 2000, 04:21:00 PM
Just created a 2 week trial account under the handle "Skalski"

I flew yesterday for some time during the evening, and I must say I am thrilled!

Seeing old friend and foes from Warbirds made it even sweeter - even met hblair of JG77 in his 109 on my first mission, as well as firends from the wing my Warbirds squadron belongs to!     (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)  

I like the feel of the planes in the air, I like how they handle on the ground when taxing, and I love my spits paint scheme.     (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

I missed the "bounce" factor when ladning - it seems planes just stay glued to the runway after touchdown no matter at what rate you touch down.  Still, fun fun fun!

Combat works great, just like in Warbirds.  Guns have a little more punch, but I can hardly judge what is more realistic - WB, or AH.

I can honestly say I am hooked.  THE MAIN THINGS I AM LOOKING FOR NOW ARE:  HISTORICAL TERRAINS (MED, ETO, PTO) WITH MORE TARGETS BETWEEN AIRFIELDS (PORTS, FACTORIES, TOWNS...ETC..), AND MORE EARLY/MID WAR PLANES.

Looking forward to some great times during this two week trial, and hopefully some more after that.     (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Cheers!

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S/L rf-a (Skalski in Aces High)
No. 303 (Polish) Sqn
"Northolt Wing"

 

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Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: -ammo- on June 17, 2000, 04:23:00 PM
HIYA RFA! Good to see you, enjoy yourself and welcome   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

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Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: Revvin on June 17, 2000, 04:29:00 PM
Welcome rfa, glad you like it here..if you like whats here so far wait till v1.03 comes along!  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: Downtown on June 17, 2000, 04:35:00 PM
I can bounce a plane hard enough on the runway to take the wheels off.

Just come in fast enough.

Can't wait for prop drag.

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Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: swavek on June 17, 2000, 04:46:00 PM
Czesc stary byku  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

Swavek

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Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: Ghosth on June 17, 2000, 05:42:00 PM
Welcome RFA!

Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: Sharky on June 17, 2000, 05:56:00 PM
rfa,

Glad to see ya and glad you like what ya see so far.  Version 1.03 will bring ground effect and prop drag, so you should see some differances on landing then.  As far as the other things, a terrain editor that we will all have access to will be available soon after 1.03 hits, it's in beta now.

Vadr has been doing some flying in AH and was going to email HT about historical events, CM tools etc, so hopefully those things will be showing up soon.  In the mean time, get used to the planes and have some fun.  If you would like a walking tour of AH (just to show you real quick the differances and some of the new things to save ya time) drop me a email me and we'll go into the TA for a check ride so to speak.

Sharky

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Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: Maniac on June 17, 2000, 06:11:00 PM
Welcome  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)



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Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: vadr on June 17, 2000, 07:38:00 PM
Good to see you my old foe   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif).

Wait until you get the hang of the view system and saving your head positions, you are gonna LOVE that.

Cya up bud.

We're working on that historical stuff for ya.

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Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: Ozark on June 17, 2000, 09:00:00 PM
rfa...Welcome.  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

You can always spot me in AH area.... I'm the one trailing smoke.  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Ozark
Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: -ammo- on June 17, 2000, 09:27:00 PM
LOL OZ! Thats my Job!!!


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Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: buhdman on June 17, 2000, 10:16:00 PM
rfa (skalski),

Remember not to hold the brake on when you land and I'll bet you bounce.

Welcome!

buhdman (WB=ltlite), out

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Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: rfa on June 17, 2000, 11:29:00 PM
Thanks for the welcome guys!    (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Vadr, Scenarios will sure by fun.

Also, I figured out whats going on with no bounces on landing. I always try to do a 3 point landing, stalling her onto the runway from a foot or two, and landing while using very little runway.  It seems I never bounce this way, but when I try a a higher speed landing and don't bother with a 3 pointer, I bounce.  Anyways, just a little observation.

Cya up there!

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S/L rf-a (Skalski in Aces High)
No. 303 (Polish) Sqn
"Northolt Wing"

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Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: hblair on June 17, 2000, 11:52:00 PM
Was nice to see you last night rfa. I miss some of the old fellas from WB's. Nice to see them drop in occasionally. Glad to see you have good first impressions of the game. I'm sure the upcoming version will really impress you as well as the rest of us.

Also, glad to have yet another worthy adversary in any upcoming scenario.


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Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: funked on June 18, 2000, 01:19:00 AM
Hey RF-A!  Oh man there goes the neighborhood!!!   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)



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Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: leonid on June 18, 2000, 01:57:00 AM
Hi, rfa!  Glad you have joined us, and hope you stay awhile   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

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Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: danish on June 18, 2000, 03:06:00 AM
Nice ;=)

danish
Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: Badger on June 18, 2000, 06:09:00 AM
Welcome rfa.....

Glad you decided to give it a try.

I found that 2 weeks wasn't enough for me to get comfortable with AH, transitioning from WB.  It actually took me about 5-6 weeks, but after that, it was as if it was WB for me with a different set of features.  I am a slow learner, so you have to factor that in.  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)

One thing that really helped me, was I re-mapped the AH keyboard right off-line and in-flight to map EXACTLY to the WB keystrokes.

I now move back and forth between the two games with relative ease and subjectively, I actually think I fly WB although less often, better than I used.  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)

Again, welcome and it is really nice to see quality pilots of your caliber giving new options a try out.

Regards,
Badger
Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: rfa on June 18, 2000, 11:26:00 AM
LoL Badger, that is EXATLY what I did. I learned that after my second mission when I could not find the "bail out" key!  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Slavek basalyku! Jak tam jeden z dwoch polakow w Luftwaffe?  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Leonid, Slavek, Danish, Maniac, Funked (eek!), Hblair, and others - man, just like AGW.  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

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S/L rf-a, (Skalski in Aces High)
No. 303 (Polish) Sqn
"Northolt Wing"

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Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: Jochen on June 19, 2000, 04:36:00 AM
Welcome rfa! Soon all the old folks from WB  are here  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

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Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: danish on June 19, 2000, 05:49:00 AM
Ignore him Swavek: I need my kaczmarek!

danish
Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: Ash on June 19, 2000, 06:24:00 AM
Rfa,
    Welcome! Just what we need, another Spit Driver :-)!

Ash <aka scot >

I./JG2
 
Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: Swager on June 19, 2000, 07:11:00 AM
Welcome to AH RFA!!

Loads of fun and help in this Sim!!

You'll adjust with no trouble at all!

Hoping to see ya soon up there!!     (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

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Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: Ripsnort on June 19, 2000, 08:16:00 AM
Heya RFA, welcome!

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Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: bike killa on June 19, 2000, 02:41:00 PM
hehe Czesc rf-a  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
I'm looking forward for another flioght with ya on RW  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: deluxe on June 19, 2000, 04:03:00 PM
Welcome, I loved this game so much I cancelled my WB account 4 months later....realized I hadn't flown WB in 4 months.....lol.  
Title: Well, i've done it (newbie)
Post by: Swager on June 19, 2000, 07:03:00 PM
Deluxe

Where in the hell is Clarence???    (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

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