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Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Sachs on November 29, 2001, 11:20:00 PM
I am curious, each month we have been battlin for the top spot with one specific squad.  WHat does it take to be that number 1 squad?  All answers welcomed cept for dinglechit answers.
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Dago on November 29, 2001, 11:25:00 PM
It takes a cool name like the **MOL**.   :)

dago
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Sachs on November 29, 2001, 11:27:00 PM
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Originally posted by Dago:
It takes a cool name like the **MOL**.    :)

dago

In a girlishman voice

You are the weakest link!
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: SOB on November 29, 2001, 11:40:00 PM
Groupies and lots of booze.  All else matters not.


SOB
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: moose on November 30, 2001, 12:37:00 AM
BRING BACK EL SQUAD LADDER GOD EXILE!
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: wulf14 on November 30, 2001, 01:03:00 AM
I get the distinct feeling that if the FDBs and JG 14 were ever at any type of convention together, a chain reaction would be started that would cause total protonic reversal.

SOB has the right attitude. Screw the score on the web. It's all about how long it takes the groupies to track down their individual items of clothing in the squad suite in the morning.

SOB = The Man.

Mike/wulf14
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: tshred on November 30, 2001, 01:10:00 AM
It takes more than flying around in fighters. You need every member of your squad to fly all categories. That means fighter jocks need to fly buffs sometimes, buffs pile-its need to fly fighters, etc. etc. And don't forget about field captures and GV's. You need to score well in every category.

You can't expect squad's to get good scores with specialized pilots and AH's scoring system.
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Raubvogel on November 30, 2001, 02:47:00 AM
It takes a dedicated group of people who have nothing more important in their lives to strive for than a high rank/score in a video game  :)
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Revvin on November 30, 2001, 03:22:00 AM
I don't bother with score, its meaningless unless you're having fun. Some years ago in WB I was at the top of the bomber rankings after 2 1/2 weeks of the TOD, the only close competition was a guy from a Brazilian squad. He came from nowhere and caught up with my score, I wondered how the hell he did it and I started to play more, even started to make myself play just to keep on top but he passed my score easily it seemed scoring much more points per sortie than I could manange, night after night I wondered how he did it and tried to find missions to get better scores but could not. I then found out how he was doing it...a cheat! exploiting a bug that gave massive score each time (any of you WB vets remember the bomb the HQ {HQ was neutral in WB and not a target} for massive points bug?) I stopped playing for a while, burnt myself out a little and watched as this cheat ranked No.1 bomber for the next few months, he even bragged about it in the forums.

I'm not saying there are cheats here but it is easy to setup milk runs if you're bombing, hitting targets away from the action that do not help your country at all or they can be the same guys that might not dive into a furball to clear your six incase it ruins their score. If you fly fighters fly fighters, fly bombers? then fly bombers, don't make yourself fly something you don't want to just to give your squad an all-round top score. Play..have fun..enjoy AH
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Wotan on November 30, 2001, 03:25:00 AM
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11/1/01
 LJK ends AH Tour 21 ranked 7!!!  

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

Way to go guys!
 
 
 :)

I read this somewhere........


AG is trolling he knows what it takes his first tour as CO of an AH a squad he hit number 1.

After that a long string of number 2's

Well hopefully number 1 is locked up for him this tour..... :)

Im gonna borrow a quote  :)

 
Quote
Way to go guys!
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: funkedup on November 30, 2001, 03:35:00 AM
You mean to have the best rank on the score thingy or to be the best squad?
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: straffo on November 30, 2001, 03:48:00 AM
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Originally posted by Dago:
It takes a cool name like the **MOL**.     :)

dago

What ???
the limp ??
rotlf   :)

(Just translate "mol" from french to English)

[ 11-30-2001: Message edited by: straffo ]
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Kieran on November 30, 2001, 07:48:00 AM
Cool squad names and long, meaningless sig files should do the trick!  ;)
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Ripsnort on November 30, 2001, 07:50:00 AM
Long meaningless sig files?  Some of us have them to help others in the game, I always thought of it as a service to the community and one of rememberance to those in real life who have fallen.  :(

[ 11-30-2001: Message edited by: Ripsnort ]
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Kieran on November 30, 2001, 08:06:00 AM
"Lighten up, Francis."
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: hblair on November 30, 2001, 08:38:00 AM
You're all wrong. It takes a cut and buff CO:
 (http://www.cybrtyme.com/personal/hblair/white.jpg)
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: llbm_MOL on November 30, 2001, 09:48:00 AM
MOL=Men Of Length.......thats all it takes.........length...  :D

LLB OUT!!!!!!!
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Kieran on November 30, 2001, 09:51:00 AM
Yeah, but does that guy have to be touching himself that way in front of his son? <shudder>  :o
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: lazs1 on November 30, 2001, 10:40:00 AM
Help me figure this one out... Do LW planes cause arrogant, pompous, deluded and insecure people to gravitate toward them or... Does flying LW planes cause people to become arrogant, pompous, deluded and insecure?   In all my years of flight sims, I have never figured this one out.   I admit it..... I am stumped.
lazs
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Mathman on November 30, 2001, 12:22:00 PM
I am not sure what it takes to be the number 1 squad in AH.  I do know, however, that with that comes the ability and moral imperative (it seems) to perform exhibitionistic autofelatio on the BBS.
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Wardog on November 30, 2001, 12:43:00 PM
It takes all member to actively gain points in all aspects of the sim, Fighter, bomber combined scores will push Squad standing to the top.

Dog out.......
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: mason22 on November 30, 2001, 12:48:00 PM
beer....oh, and some wings....AND we've got groupies that get naked at con.
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: funkedup on November 30, 2001, 01:33:00 PM
LOL Mathman.
Mason, Sally doesn't count.
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Creamo on November 30, 2001, 01:39:00 PM
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Originally posted by Ripsnort:
Long meaningless sig files?  Some of us have them to help others in the game, I always thought of it as a service to the community and one of rememberance to those in real life who have fallen.   :(

[ 11-30-2001: Message edited by: Ripsnort ]

Yah, how could newbies and veterans get through a day without seeing a picture of your carpeted driveway.
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Dowding on November 30, 2001, 01:43:00 PM
I think Mathman should be given first prize.

He got right to the heart of the matter in very few words.

Besides, anyone who can get 'exhibitionistic autofelatio' into any thread, deserves to be congratulated.

2nd prize to Creamo for a nice, snappy riposte.

[ 11-30-2001: Message edited by: Dowding ]
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Kieran on November 30, 2001, 01:46:00 PM
True dat, Dowding, though my poor puzzler was trying to visualize this image...
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Pongo on November 30, 2001, 02:52:00 PM
Small squad definatly helps.
Kick out people that fly one sorti per month.
Try to fly in the off hours when the arena is empty nothches it up a bit.

Creating the BEST squad in AH is alot more challenging.
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Toad on November 30, 2001, 03:15:00 PM
I don't know.... I'm think a co-award for Laz and Mathman.

Both excellent responses, very hard for me to choose.

1st prize to them both.   :)
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: funkedup on November 30, 2001, 03:31:00 PM
If I could perform exhibitionist autofellatio I'd never leave the store window.
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Wotan on November 30, 2001, 04:45:00 PM
so it takes exploiting every aspect of dweebry, fighting only when there are less then 50 people in the main, kicking anyone out of the squad whos scores dont meassure up, absolute disregard for fun in search of scores.

sounds like pure hell...  :rolleyes:
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Animal on November 30, 2001, 05:12:00 PM
To have the best squad in AH you need a comunity that CARES about that sort of toejam.

Look elsewhere.
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: MrLars on November 30, 2001, 05:33:00 PM
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Originally posted by Wotan:
 ...absolute disregard for fun in search of scores.

sounds like pure hell...   :rolleyes:[/QB]

My thoughts zactly

**MOL** #16 to #19 in rank equates to big fun!
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: eskimo2 on November 30, 2001, 07:23:00 PM
Squad size does not matter.
Individual ranks of pilots do not matter.
Diversity of all pilots does not matter.

Think of a squad as a single player, the combined results of all is what counts.
Having players who are inactive does not hurt or help a squad's ranking.
If a squad were to have only one good and very active; fighter pilot, one attack pilot, one bomber pilot and one GV driver, they could be ranked very high, in spite of the fact that their individual overall ranking may be low.

Suppose that one squad has 10 players that each log 10 bomber hours a tour and each get 1 C-47 capture a tour.  And suppose that another squad also has 10 players, but only 1 flies bombers, but he logs 100 bomber hours (at about the same expertise as the first squad) and gets 10 captures a tour.  The two squads would be ranked the same in bombers.  The same can be said for fighters, attack and Gvs.

eskimo
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Hangtime on November 30, 2001, 08:34:00 PM
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Help me figure this one out... Do LW planes cause arrogant, pompous, deluded and insecure people to gravitate toward them or... Does flying LW planes cause people to become arrogant, pompous, deluded and insecure? In all my years of flight sims, I have never figured this one out. I admit it..... I am stumped.
lazs  

That's the most beautiful thing I've seen written by Laz; ever.

Toad, we expect great things from Math and Creamo.. if we apply the 'source' handicap to the judging, Laz wins my a mile.

In fact, somebody should work it up on a bronze plaque and ask HTC to stick it on a monument next to knit HQ's.

 :)
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Toad on November 30, 2001, 11:38:00 PM
Well, Hang...

Math used an absolutely ELEGANT turn of phrase and sublime minimalism coupled with lazer-accurate imagery to completely skewered the target on the rapier of his wit.

Laz, using the venerable "which came first - chicken or the egg" conundrum, managed to totally capture the essence of what those who don't care for the stereotypical LW gamer find most odious about them. All this while giving one of the most accurate depictions of personality traits in recent memory.

I simply can't decide. I'll leave it up to the Academy to select the eventual Oscar winner.

 :D
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Kieran on November 30, 2001, 11:57:00 PM
OMG! Toad and Hangtime are the AH BBS "Siskel and Eibert"!  :D
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Boozer on December 01, 2001, 12:29:00 AM
**MOL**

  HOO Ha! number one buuudy! yeah


  Boozer **MOL*

  *hic*  Jugalug!  Mean ol' KIttyhawk
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Hangtime on December 01, 2001, 01:16:00 AM
But Toad..

Surely you can appreciate that Math's succinct spearing of the subject exhibits sublime sophistication that threatens the capabilities of comprehension of the community at large.

On the other hand, while Laz uses words even I can quickly understand, he does use more of them.

*sigh* I confess; must concur, the Academy will likely face a tough decision . (those that can read)
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: lazs1 on December 01, 2001, 11:01:00 AM
gawddamnit... Toad at his best, the one i remember.   I have not laughed out loud so hard or for so long over a BBS thread in years.  Hang.... no matter what else... I will have to admit now and forever that you do indeed have a sense of humor.  Math.... well.... I tip my hat to math and knock over my king.

It doesn't hurt that sachs is the butt of the joke and even better that he doesn't get it.
lazs
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: llbm_MOL on December 01, 2001, 11:02:00 AM
I think Laz and Math should duel it out to see who has the best comment. We, the community, will place side bets and drink heavily while watching from the tower....

LLB OUT!!!!!!
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: lazs1 on December 01, 2001, 11:13:00 AM
llb... I KNOW that you have heard toad at his caustic best in the past...  It would have to be at the very least, a four way with creamo and many others also involved.

I belive that math would drop out first.   he has youth and stamina and brains but lacks the killer instinct.   Toad and creamo are quick witted and toad has the cynicism of age but in the end.... My shallowness and total lack of any semblance of human feelings would win out.
lazs
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: llbm_MOL on December 02, 2001, 09:50:00 AM
OK OK....we will let Siskel & Ebert duel then we let you and Math duel(this means more side bets by the drunk basturds in the tower) then!! The whiners can duel!!!

LLB OUT!!!!!  :eek:
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: hazed- on December 02, 2001, 10:35:00 AM
yes look to laz as the MODEL AH player people.Laz has firmly convinced em of the truth....

he wants the bomber guys out.He wants us all in a constant furball.He attacks anyone who plays this game who like to play in a different way than he does.He throws insults at them in here on a regular bases.Answer him? Question his inane remarks?....youre pompous,arrogant. Have a differing veiw on any subject?, your deluded!.Have a group of players? a squad or agree with more than one person that have an opposing view to laz?.....insecure!.

he sounds more like a uniform wearing control freak than himmler!  :D

I bet hes a white power nut.
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: leonid on December 03, 2001, 07:31:00 AM
A mouth.  And a big one.
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: lazs1 on December 03, 2001, 08:17:00 AM
geeze... gotta hear about white power from a british nazi?

trying to convince hazed of anything is like trying to convince a brit that leaches are not an essential element in dental care.
lazs
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Ghosth on December 03, 2001, 09:16:00 AM
Very Very tough decision gentlemen. Probably a precedent setting one at that. Do you go for math's razor sharp 2 liner? Or Laz's most elequent "which came first" coments?

Seeing as how Toad & Hangtime are deadlocked, how about someone from HTC casting the final vote????
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: iculus on December 03, 2001, 10:34:00 AM
Can't beleive that nobody got the right answer....

Fine scotch sent to HTC HQ.  Does no one read HT's sig? :)

<S>IC
Title: So what does it take to be the top squad in AH?
Post by: Hooligan on December 03, 2001, 11:26:00 AM
It brings a tear to my eye to see the community come together like this.

Hooligan