What does a furball mean to you?

[FiLtH]

Is it...

 A.   A mass of twisting turning planes, trying to watch your six and others, shooting, breaking off to avoid being shot, on the deck slugfest, and trying to limp out of it...maybe you do..maybe you don't.

 B.   A mass of targets on the deck that one can blow through picking off people as you blow past, trying to stay above the mass, and repeating attacks.

    The reason I ask is alot of people want the furball, but not as many seem to take part in what I consider a furball, which is the definition  A.

    I guess what Im asking is, do you want to get in the mix, or do you want targets to shoot at?

[eh]

To me, a furball is A, at any altitude, and one tactic for engaging is B (the other being the TnB method you mention in A). So, A and B  aren't mutually exclusive, and, being a virtual coward who likes to land (pretending that virtual furballs are real ones), I prefer tactic B. My wingy prefers your method A, and so I tend to die a lot.

I am also loaded, but thinking clearly nevertheless.

[Guppy35]

A.  If you are above the mob, picking on the fringes or the already slow turning guys fighting each other, you aren't furballing.

I figure since no one really dies and planes are free, why not see how long you can last in the mix.  It's amazing how some of the best can live forever low and slow in a fight like that.  I'm not even close yet

[FiLtH]

I agree Guppy, for 15 bucks I can get unlimited planes, and only half the time do I rtb. Saves time. My thrill is getting in a furball and seeing how long I can last before I either run out of ammo or die, avoiding guys trying to kill me, and trying to setup up attacks in between. Events like FSO and scenarios I do try to survive, but MA play for me is all about the action.

[mipoikel]

A funny guy from England or what ever...

[hubsonfire]

A is furballing.
B is not. B is what the timid and score-conscious define as A. It is still B.

[Furball]

Originally posted by mipoikel
A funny guy from England or what ever...

except i am 18/f/cali

[Schatzi]

[Schatzi]

I can NEVER stay out of the mix.

[Vudak]

I define "furball" not so much as a situation as an attitude.  I think alot of other people do as well, but we don't make it clear, and thus get this bad rep for being "mindless."

In my opinion, to be a furballer, you're looking for a fight.  It doesn't matter if there's a swarm of planes flying everywhere (that just makes it more intense), it could just be one other guy and you.  The bottom line is, you both fight, and you both try and kill each other without running away from each other.  You pull out the tricks you've learned, they pull out there's, you each make (or don't make) mistakes, and then one of you wins.

This happens in large furball situations, just more quickly or you won't be getting the kill (and will probably get picked).  To think and react quickly -how can that be "mindless"?

[Ghosth]

Some days A, Some days B, Some days perfer to do field captures.
Some days CV attacks, some days GV.
And thats the wonderful thing about AH.

If everyone would show everyone else just a LITTLE common respect & courtesy.
It really wouldn't be that hard to get along.

You want my opinon, this whole thing about furballers, buffs, griefers all started with one person. Started when laz and the BK's started calling bombers fluffers.

Show a little respect, and you get some back. Treat me well and I'll return the favor. You steal my kills and you'll never get a 6 call. Insult me, mess up my day & I'll go out of my way for WEEKS to mess up yours.

Rescue me from certain death and your good on 6 calls for life.

Its simple give & take folks and its NOT that hard!

[thndregg]

Originally posted by Ghosth
Some days A, Some days B, Some days perfer to do field captures.
Some days CV attacks, some days GV.
And thats the wonderful thing about AH.

If everyone would show everyone else just a LITTLE common respect & courtesy.
It really wouldn't be that hard to get along.

You want my opinon, this whole thing about furballers, buffs, griefers all started with one person. Started when laz and the BK's started calling bombers fluffers.

Show a little respect, and you get some back. Treat me well and I'll return the favor. You steal my kills and you'll never get a 6 call. Insult me, mess up my day & I'll go out of my way for WEEKS to mess up yours.

Rescue me from certain death and your good on 6 calls for life.

Its simple give & take folks and its NOT that hard!

Abso-%^*&-lutely!

[Schatzi]

Ghosth, im afraid your using two words that are barely understandable, much less comprehensible for many in an online enviroment:

Respect and Courtesy.

You dont know how many a times i have been called odd and stupid for being respectful of my opponent.

Still, its a nice vision, one i second FULLY. Hope dies last - i wont give up hoping for the good in people.

[Vudak]

Originally posted by Schatzi

You dont know how many a times i have been called odd and stupid for being respectful of my opponent.

They just don't have any experience with German.  If they did, they'd see the name and put two and two together.  Was it a tough call between Schatzi and Taubchen?

[Schatzi]

Originally posted by Vudak
Was it a tough call between Schatzi and Taubchen?

   


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