What to expect?

[NHolmes]

I'm downloading the game right now. Looks fun. What should I expect after installing the game?

[Slash27]

Sleepless nights

[Guppy35]

A steep learning curve if you want to get good at the game, and a lot of enjoyment and frustration along the way

[NHolmes]

I want to be a Fighter.

[DoNKeY]

A brand new addiction that you won't be able to let go of.


donkey

PS:  If you're new, I would suggest reading the trainers site under the "HELP" section, and some of the other sites under "Community -> Useful Links."  They can help cut down the learning curve, and so could hooking up with a trainer.  Oh, and remember the most important thing, HAVE FUN!!

PSS:  You can be only a fighter jock if that's what you desire, or you can be a whole host of other things.  A tank commander, part of a naval fleet, a bomber, etc.  What ever you want, there is a whole lot to choose from with this game.

[NHolmes]

Oh my. I am now overwhelmed with excitement. I have pretty good hand/eye coordination and timing. This should be good.

[Chewybacca]

pssst go bomber. 

[kamilyun]

A couple of hints:

Print out all the keyboard commands.

Check into the training arena a few times for basics

Practice shooting offline drones to get a sense of gunnery.

Adjust your views.

Read Soda's Aircraft Evaluations to learn more about each plane's capabilities:

http://members.shaw.ca/soda_p/models.htm

Have fun!

[ShrkBite]

i could totally image your first flight in the MA...

"im up! hey im flying everyone!"
*he looks around, nobody in sight*
"hey this is kinda cool so who do i"
*SWWOOOOOOOSSH DOOM COMES IN A PICKS HIM OFF*
"HAHAHAHAH im on Fiya!!....ya FIYAAA"
"Doom comes back and kills him with one shot"
*SWOOOOOSH!!!........TOWER IN*
"What the heck happened!?"
"you died Holmes..."
"well......this game SUCKS!!!.....imma go play some Halo"

im kidding!

[Larry]

If I were you Id play agenst the AI offline for a few days. Then when you start your two weeks spend it all in the TA with a trainer. Id you like it and want to spend the 14.95/mo then find someone to wing with or join a respected squad and fly under thier wing. Soon you will be addicted.

[NHolmes]

I definately wont be flying a plane. I cant seem to steer it right. I also cant seem to find a map as where Im going and what im supposed to be doing. I'd much prefer to be a gunner or on a ship or in a tank. How do I do I join a ship or a tank?

[LYNX]

 

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.   

[UdieNow]

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.   

 


Nholmes....are you using a joystick, mouse, or keyboard to fly?   Joystick is def best, mouse is harder but some guys can do it, keyboard....well pretty much forget it.

Best thing you can do is to follow the advice posted above and check out the trainers site.  They cover darn well everything game related there.

Best of luck

PS:  If you do chose to just jump into online play, with taking any advise given, prepare yourself for getting flamed, and not so helpful answers when asking questions on country chat.  you will get alot of people telling you to go to the TA (Training Arena).

[SD67]

NHolmes:
Are you using a joystick or trying to fly with a mouse?
If It's a mouse then you have a long road ahead. I recommend getting a cheap stick to try out.
Second, follow Larry and Donkeys' advice. DO read the help files, and spend a little time offline in practice and against the AI. It's an excellent primer for leaning in the Training Arena.
A couple of stops in the TA will not take long, but it will be a big help to surviving in the Main Arenas.
A new pilot cannot do enough reading on the subject. Check out the guides on netaces.org and others, there will be links to be found:)

[thndregg]

After four years, I still expect to get shot down a lot.