Why the CT blows chunks...

[humble]

Gee I used to spend a bit of time in the TA....but I'm always up for lessons. My only question is if there's anything you could teach me?

Again, a pretty typical response from a "CT dweeb"...it's not about me...its about the fact that your not gaining any ground...saw another identical post from simeral (sp)mirroring cobra412...

He got the snide comment maybe he "should learn something" and come on back...by a bunch of dweebs gangbanging him. Now I compare that to -HR- taking me out to the woodshed long ago...got my prettythang wupped...but he had a kind word and a comment or two and kept things down to 1-2 or 3 at most. Made it simple...suck it up and learn...or take your ball and go. But you never found -HR- and Rocketman on the same side waiting for babyseals...and they never 1-2'd anyone. But then they were the best of the best....

But of course the "typical" response here is this type of garbage...

[Grits]

Originally posted by humble
But you never found -HR- and Rocketman on the same side waiting for babyseals...and they never 1-2'd anyone. But then they were the best of the best....

Not to hijack this, but HR (my former arch nemisis in AW) was/is a dweeb.

[humble]

hehe....but he's a dweeb with class:)...

And this is a non hijackable thread:)....it's simply what it is. since I posted It I'll respond...I'm just amazed the CT devolved so badly...

[humble]

Originally posted by Urchin
I'm not sure why people have the impression that the behaviour in the CT is going to be any different from the MA.  

The only real difference is instead of having multiple lopsided "fights" going on all around, you usually get two, since the numbers aren't high enough to get more than two going at once.  

The only real difference is the limited plane-sets, which I will grant is a draw for me sometimes, because once in a while the planesets make it possible for one to fight X on 1 with some success (109E vs Spit, or the other way around, A6M2 vs F4F).

For along time the CT WAS different then the MA, you could always find a decent fight and folks switched off as needed. It bagan to change when the "CT squads" basically guys who couldnt cut it elsewhere started to dominate the map. I'm sure on those days where you have enough critical mass its still great...but the rest of the time it seems to be a place for the also rans to stroke there ego's...

[Shane]

hey!  i'm only there because i like the historical matchups.


well, that *and* making sure them also-rans are kept clubbed in their places.

[1redrum]

It's the atmosphere in the CT...you have 22 guys you should have a nice little furball going.

the CT is where {supposed }guys fly with a more "historically correct"tactics / atmoshere{?}}.
i expect to see groups or formations about ,if u want to furball theres the  ma
this is not intended as a slam on anyone
but the way the ct is been run "has been hurting it"look at the numbers,
IMO there are several reasons,,,
1the lack of maps since AH2 released{but is getting better}
2the planeset is getting stale{again we seen 3 new rides }

thats just the first two that come to mindbut also if all it is is a furball then why not the MA,if the squadrens in CT get back to jabo /bombr missions ,and flying like u only have one life it would improve,,,,i wonder if they implamented penalty time in tower b4 u can reup for dyiing ,,,think that would help? aaaaaaaaa what do i know:rolleyes:

[Bear76]

Humble,

There's a simple solution to the problem. DON'T FLY THE CT! We'll manage to survive without you. As for the numbers in the CT, I've been flying here for 3 years and the numbers have increased. The CT will never have the numbers the MA has. It was never designed to and I pray it never will.

[humble]

1redrum...

How often is the CT porked because a few guys steamroll the map....

I used the word furball in general terms...before a quality fight would develop between a couple of bases. As for your "realistic" funny none of these self proclaimed "uber" sticks ever seem to show up for TOD...

As for the squads in the CT...well lets say they'd rather attack digital dirt unless they can 12 on one somebody...

[humble]

Originally posted by Bear76
Humble,

There's a simple solution to the problem. DON'T FLY THE CT! We'll manage to survive without you. As for the numbers in the CT, I've been flying here for 3 years and the numbers have increased. The CT will never have the numbers the MA has. It was never designed to and I pray it never will.

The CT numbers arent up....they've never really ever been up. At some point you need to deal with the issue. I'd like to see the "CT" with the numbers it should have. No excuse not to have 60+ every night. To have 16-22 when the MA is at 450+ is a joke.

[StarOfAfrica2]

I've seen the CT with 30+ people in it, and it felt kinda crowded really.  The only downside to the CT for me is, if you want it to work you have to be willing to switch sides.  Normally not a problem, but I really dont like flying the American planes much, except the P40.  If I have to fly allies I prefer the Brit stuff, especially Hurricanes.  Otherwise I usually like to fly 109s and just about any of the Japanese planes.  Even the Italian jobs arent bad.  If it gets too frustrating after awhile, I just walk out.  Simple.  Most of the regulars in there are good enough to fly either side and make some use of what they have.  I'm not there yet.  And yeah I get mad sometimes because the numbers are low and I made a special effort to switch sides and fly a plane I dont like just to keep it going, and some dweeb HOs me with a zero or something pointless like that, or I get ganged by 4 guys all greedy for the 1 kill in the arena.  They are who they are.  I always know I have the choice not to fly in there.  Sometimes I excercise that choice too.  

Thanks.

SA2

[humble]

Star...

30 total is barely enough to get interesting...

As for plane preference...it's really not an issue to most experienced guys. I fly everything in the set...obviously some better than others but it's really all the same. The point here isnt about choice of plane or tactics or "how to" play the game. It's more basic, the culture has devolved to a point were "new blood" thats taken the time to learn and evolve is actually being discouraged from flying the CT by a small group of clueless noobs.

On those days when #'s are up they make less of an impact but when #'s are low they can and do manipulate game play. Far as I'm concerned an arena that draws less than 3% of total players on average needs to be rethought...

[plank]

Wow.

I haven't heard so many generalistic remarks about a group of people since the last Klan meeting I ran into while I was camping. I'm probably one of the worst sticks in the CT but I still this have little thing called 'fun'.

I'm sorry you've had such a bad experience but even the smacktalkers, gangbangers and vulchers never get me too down. What keeps me sane is saying to myself "What did I[/I] do wrong?" Then I realize how many things are my own fault. This may not work for you but just a suggestion.

I've met some of the best guys in the game in the CT and I mean their personality not skill level. Most of the best sticks out there will hook anyone up with a few lessons if they're asked no matter how eccentric they are. The only thing I can teach you is how to spend your time while falling like a lawn dart to the earth.

And rocky road ice cream now features almonds instead of walnuts, yay!

[Mister Fork]

Originally posted by humble
30 total is barely enough to get interesting...

- Guess you have never flown in Warbirds...

Humble, help us understand.  I'm a Customer Service Manager and in hearing of your concerns, I still have no idea what you expect from the CT so we can at least address what you want us, as CT admins, to do.  

I've had people screaming at my staff blue in the face on what terrible service they get when all they wanted was their computer to work.  Not a big request IMHO.  It should work, but until you tell us on what you expect from the CT theatre, not a whole lot I can do to engage you.   If the CT ain't workin, tell me how it should work.  Complaining is just that, a complaint. I wanna hear how it should work...

I'm all ears humble, tell me what you expect from the arena and I'll answer in order.

Fork, your friendly neighbourhood CT admin.

[bustr]

CT has good nights,,,,CT has bad nights. No body I know ever gets laid every night.

[1redrum]

fork did u read my post?