The qualities of a great AH pilot

[pipz]

Just look at Zack1234 

[Zoney]

A great pilot does not have to constantly post drivel on the boards so they will be noticed, nor will you find them in a squad that does the same thing.

You may have been going for "Famous" but you landed smack dab in the middle of "Infamous".

[Getback]

One thing that always impresses me is how folks like Rud3boi and Lazer go in at fairly low alts but not low E. I don't think this is as much of a quality as it is confidence.

On the quality side, marksmenship and SA go a long ways.

[Kruel]

ThisThread: "Mayday mayday! I'm losing altitude quickly, outboard engines 1 and 4 are flamed out!"

[SPKmes]

For me..it is the guys who leave their ego's at the desktop on login in... unfortunately...that is only about 1% of the AH Population......and I think that's being generous..

we are all needing a reality check from time to time...some more than others..... I know I do... But I do pride myself on apologising after i have been an egotistical prat to those I implicated in my awesomeness or suck.

[TequilaChaser]

98% of the only 10% of players who post on the bbs?

Or 98% of all the players who are in-game?

The 90% that dont bother with the general discussion forum, are probably doing themselves a favor, I think anyways...

heh

Was a good thread you started, Fulcrum! was interesting and civil, for the most part

TC

[GhostCDB]

I am the definition of a great AH Pilot.

[Skyyr]

98%

I see what you did there!   

[TequilaChaser]

For me..it is the guys who leave their ego's at the desktop on login in... unfortunately...that is only about 1% of the AH Population......and I think that's being generous..

we are all needing a reality check from time to time...some more than others..... I know I do... But I do pride myself on apologising after i have been an egotistical prat to those I implicated in my awesomeness or suck.

You know Tongs, one of the good memories I have regarding engaging you in the LWMA, was when Badboy ans I were working on some wingman stuff! You picked up on it and stayed in it with (against) us, and never complained not once... No matter who / whom was the victor...

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TC

[DmonSlyr]

It's all based on opinion.

Whenever these types of conversations airse I often have to think this is really what it comes down too.
I mean I use to fight Bighorn many years ago and I thought this dude was the best I've ever seen. I never saw him in the MA, and every single time in the DA he would graciously kick my arse and even let me film, and he taught me a lot about ACM in the game.

It's almost impossible to mark "great AH sticks" because everyone has their own interpretation of how they percieve there own greatness compared to others greatness. "He stays alive all the time" he's great!". "He is the best dueler in the game" he's great. "He gets the most kills" hes great. But all of these single things are marked by players who have different ideas about what they are trying to accomplish. The guy who gets the most kills may not be the best dueler in then game. You may stay alive the longest, but not really get that many kills.

I think it just comes down to experience and overall knowledge of the game and the different aspects of which you choose to "be great at".

[Zerstorer]

Whenever these types of conversations airse I often have to think this is really what it comes down too.
I mean I use to fight Bighorn many years ago and I thought this dude was the best I've ever seen. I never saw him in the MA, and every single time in the DA he would graciously kick my arse and even let me film, and he taught me a lot about ACM in the game.

It's almost impossible to mark "great AH sticks" because everyone has their own interpretation of how they percieve there own greatness compared to others greatness. "He stays alive all the time" he's great!". "He is the best dueler in the game" he's great. "He gets the most kills" hes great. But all of these single things are marked by players who have different ideas about what they are trying to accomplish. The guy who gets the most kills may not be the best dueler in then game. You may stay alive the longest, but not really get that many kills.

I think it just comes down to experience and overall knowledge of the game and the different aspects of which you choose to "be great at".

An outstanding answer sir. 

[Kruel]

Whenever these types of conversations airse I often have to think this is really what it comes down too.
I mean I use to fight Bighorn many years ago and I thought this dude was the best I've ever seen. I never saw him in the MA, and every single time in the DA he would graciously kick my arse and even let me film, and he taught me a lot about ACM in the game.

It's almost impossible to mark "great AH sticks" because everyone has their own interpretation of how they percieve there own greatness compared to others greatness. "He stays alive all the time" he's great!". "He is the best dueler in the game" he's great. "He gets the most kills" hes great. But all of these single things are marked by players who have different ideas about what they are trying to accomplish. The guy who gets the most kills may not be the best dueler in then game. You may stay alive the longest, but not really get that many kills.

I think it just comes down to experience and overall knowledge of the game and the different aspects of which you choose to "be great at".

There still might be hope for this thread. Well said.

[Ack-Ack]

A great pilot is one who cuts his or her engine at the top of a loop.  

It amazes me that some players think that works.  I guess you can chalk it up to one more sucker buying into an AH myth.

ack-ack

[Zerstorer]

There still might be hope for this thread. Well said.

Never give up.... Never surrender. 

[Tinkles]

Qualities of a good pilot in Aces High. Hmm.

#1 Patience, understanding of the mechanics of the game, from lag to rubber bullets or teleporting planes.
#2 Good ACM knowledge and the willing to share it with new players.
#3 Good sense of humour and unwillingness to participate in the purse fights of ch 200.
#4 Ability to be flexible and not stay the same stagnate gameplay/route and expect things to be different.
#5 Being a friend to a new player and taking the time to welcome them to the game.