Author Topic: Learning Curve? (Read 288 times)

SHUG · « **on:** May 04, 2002, 10:43:37 AM »

Looking over the site and thinking about giving the game a try. Im just wondering what the learning curve is like in this game. Any general observations/opinions/pointers?

Thanks

SHUG

Innominate · « **Reply #1 on:** May 04, 2002, 12:41:09 PM »

It's not too bad for me, I spent my first couple of days getting shot down in the main theater before I started to get the hang of shooting. Getting used to the flight model takes a bit of practice, especially if you havn't played other flight sims a whole lot. In any event, I've been having fun in my first couple of weeks playing.

A few helpfull urls:
http://www.netaces.org/
http://www.simhq.com/simhq3/sims/air_combat/air_combat.shtml

Geeesy · « **Reply #2 on:** May 04, 2002, 03:46:12 PM »

Well the start can be really hard because there is alot of new stuff you gotta learn. At my first tries in WB I was that busy with just keeping my plane in the air that i didn't recognized when people were trying to help me and most bad guys who shot me down I havent seen coming... But this kind of "newbie-blindnes" was over after one or two weeks. There is still alot to learn once you come over this. Actually I spent something about 6 month learning the main things and 1 1/2 year learning the "fine tuning" after it... and I am still learning.

Well to answer your question: If you don't like to continously learn something here and there I don't think this game would be fun for you.

majic · « **Reply #3 on:** May 04, 2002, 07:16:32 PM »

I've been flying here for over a year and there's still room for improvement. Lots of room...

xHaMmeRx · « **Reply #4 on:** May 04, 2002, 11:13:56 PM »

What the learning curve is depends a lot on what your previous experience with on-line flight sims is. In general, though, plan on getting shot down a lot for a while

. On the other hand, just when you're about ready to say "screw it!", you'll get a sweet kill that makes you want to stay for more.

With 2 weeks free, you can't go wrong to give it a try. I'd recommend downloading it and learning what you can off-line before signing up for your free 2 weeks. Knowing how to take off, land, and some of the basic maneuvers will save you lots of time. Also, READ THE MANUAL!!! It will save you a lot of time flying around asking "How do I ?

Ask for help, and you'll get it. I'd advise asking in the main arena vs the training arena. People capable of training you visit the TA to ask if anyone needs help occassionally, but for the most part the people in the TA are running around vulching each other.

Hope that helps.

HaMmeR
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maddog1 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2002, 10:57:31 AM »

The learning curve to be good is huge.... the learning curve to have fun is small...... read all the stuff before your 2 wk trial and then ask questions..... on things you don't understand.... everyone here is very helpfull...... unless you ask a question that is basic and covered in the lit.... If you sign on and let people know your a newbie someone will fly with you and help you with the imersion/addition process.....

As with anything, the more features, the more complicated, the more fun... stick with it and welcome aboard......

PS..... don't try the carrier for awhile...

niknah · « **Reply #6 on:** May 06, 2002, 11:23:18 AM »

This is what's great about AH, there's something to do if you're beginner or expert, if you're starting out you can always fly the goon, it's the easiest and most important part of the game and people will be greatful to you.
The ground vehicles are pretty easy too and are important for defending a field.
Most important thing is a decent 3d video card and joystick, it's not much fun without the right equipment.