Avengers game play style

[Slash27]

Originally posted by E25280
Don't let all these guys pee in your cornflakes.  If you want to take bases, knock yourself out.  But, unless you like running bases unopposed, announce on 200 what base your target is, and challenge those on the other side to stop you.

Some of the most fun we've had in the AvA (IMO) is when someone like Filth would put together a mission, announced it well ahead of time, and let anyone who showed up pick a side and have at it.  There is no reason a similar thing couldn't be done over a base or two in a more impromptu fashion.

[bkwolf]

[Ghosth]

If you don't want base capture in the AvA, then disable everything that can carry troops. Hey presto, no base capture, period.

As long as the option is there to capture, then obviously its can not be against the rules to do so.

Most base capture's end up with some very good fights in the process. So why short circuit the mechanism?

Also forget the whole unwritten rules thing. If you want things to be known and followed, put them in the Arena message so everyone sees it. Isn't that what its there for?

[KONG1]

It's ok to take a base just don't outnumber, gang, vulch, pork, or cap. I'm sorry, I have to stop, my side hurts.

[Tiger]

Here's a thought for the peanut gallery.  Maybe the Avengers hanging out in the AvA will pull more people in there.  

Look back over all the threads over the past few months, you see one recurring theme.  No one wants to go in there if there aren't numbers.

When new guy logs in and see 6 people in the AvA, chances are he will choose the MA.  If you see 40 people in the AvA, maybe you'll give it a shot.

[raptor33]

The Avengers used to fly in the WB 277 arena till we shut the lights there. Then we wnet to the main in WB3 but found it to be nothing but a furball fest. So we decided to go to the WW2 arena which is very much like the AvA arena in AH. The WW2 arena was low in numbers when we arrived. Some nights 0 players, other nights 10 players. We stuck it out and by the time we left there were usually as many as 50-60 players on the arena. Numbers lures numbers...and good numbers at that. I see an arena with 100 or more as too crowded. For example.....when we were in the AH main, we would plan a mission and by the time we got there, the town was closed...so we would move in another direction only to find the town half closed and about to pop. 50 is a good number....and I have a gut feeling that such will be the number in a pretty short period of time in the AvA arena.
As for the "unwritten" rules of conduct....The Avengers live by only a few rules....we will not "game the game" and we will do all we can to maintain the integrity of the "relative" realism of the sim. Please note I say "relative" realism. We know it is not as realistic as we would all like it....but for a computer game, it has some pretty impressive "realistic" qualities.
As for no capping? Why? if you dont want to be vulched, then up another field and come in with alt. No vulching? Why? I am curious what a commander would say if his subordinate said " No boss, I will not shoot him down. I have too much of an advantage".( However, during a furball session, vulching is taboo...that I agree with). Dont pork Dar? Huh? One thing I laugh at is the in flight dar...if we can eliminate exposure, why not?
Look, I understand that some of you see AvA as a great furballing arena. The dueling arena is set up for that...why waste a "realtively" historic arena? Lets not look at the arrival of the Avengers as a bunch of guys looking to stir things up. Instead, look at it as a positive..I saw many of you guys fly last night. You guys are dam good. Talented, knowledgable...great wing tactics. Now with us here, maybe we can bring the numbers up and have a great arena that will make the main arenas nothing but a place for newbies....
Just the 2 cents of a long islander

Raptor33

[KONG1]

Originally posted by humble
personally I think furball island in the DA probably will continue to "out draw" the AvA.

Hey Humple,
What's it really like in there? I just like a good fight, I figured the dweebin would  fly around buzzin everybody. If it's a good place to fight I'll be there.

[raptor33]

A good place to fight will be the AvA.....and at least there will be fighting for a cause.
Not knocking furballing...I like a good furball once in a while....But wouldnt it be a great feeling to land a handful of kills after defending your territory?
Just a thought.
Raptor33

[KONG1]

Furballin's just a pick fest. That' really not what goes on most of the time.

[Stampf]

Lutrel Avengers.

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Good to see a new group with interest in country specific, immersion based play.  Good to see you sticking to your guns as well.

I am fairly certain that JG11 would enjoy OpFor in your sorties.  It's a big map, others can still do as they enjoy as well.  I think its a good start to hopefully a more enjoyable WW2 gaming experience than the current MA.  Good luck.

See ya up.

[Slash27]

Originally posted by raptor33
A good place to fight will be the AvA.....Raptor33

I challenge you to stick it out  and make this happen.

[humble]

Originally posted by KONG1
Hey Humple,
What's it really like in there? I just like a good fight, I figured the dweebin would  fly around buzzin everybody. If it's a good place to fight I'll be there.

More good then bad, I'll normally fly the 109E, Ki-61 or P-40. Occasionally jet dweebs or picknoobs....but 80%+ is good "few on few"....alot of good sticks. Now with jets out should be even better...

[bkwolf]

Originally posted by Stampf
Lutrel Avengers.

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Good to see a new group with interest in country specific, immersion based play.  Good to see you sticking to your guns as well.

I am fairly certain that JG11 would enjoy OpFor in your sorties.  It's a big map, others can still do as they enjoy as well.  I think its a good start to hopefully a more enjoyable WW2 gaming experience than the current MA.  Good luck.

See ya up.

Thanks and Stampf and JG11.We hold our squad nights Mondays and Thursdays around 730/800 est.We could pick a side of the map and duke it out:)

We've been having a blast in there so far.

[14U2Humble]

Lutrel Avengers

Just an old friend checking in with The Avengers after seeing some posts put up from Lutrel.
 The Avengers are a fine group of pilots and will be an addition to any arena that they settle into IMHO. Best wishes to all of you and from the post here Im glad that you are bringing alot of the gameplay that we have flown at WBs into AH.

[lutrel]

Thanks for the kind words Humble, we miss sparring with you guys a lot on our squad nights.  Hopefully someday we can again meet twice a week in battle, or wing up for another large bomber mission.