My Aces High Combat Simulator Ad.

[Animl-AW]

AH is apparently experiencing the slight annual seasonal uptick, but overall... not yet

Its nit happening like last year. We had a few unfortunate buzz-kill issues allowed to continue too long this yr. IMO, some attempt is better than no attempt. I lost nothing but a few hrs of time, while being bored out of my mind.

[oTRALFZo]

We should get Sally Struthers as the AH spokesperson to do a commercial.
"for 48 cents a day, you can feed a few egos"

JK. Great Job Animl.

[hazmatt]

Actually not really. That’s the whole point, an attempt to turn it around, at least a little.

I learn not put too much stock in former players. If they were right it would have died the day they quit. Nothing positive will cone from the former. No offense intended, its human nature. No one likes their ex-partners either.

At least we’re reaching outside the bubble to give it a chance or if it can happen again. If they don’t know they don’t decide.

Very nice! Wishing you much success.

Do you think it might be possible to modify it slightly to pitch it for the Christmas season as a gift or something like that? I was thinking something that you could add to the front and cut off after the holidays. Maybe something like: "Looking for the perfect gift for your aviation history buff friend or family member?" " How about gifting them a subscription to AH3..."

Too bad you have that feeling about former players. I and others promoted the last big event on multiple forums and though some of us have found greener pastures, I don't know of any who have ever said or wished or said anything about wanting the game to die.

Ya, the sub is an issue for many based on what I've seen on the steam reviews etc and posts on forums like IL2/Warthunder. Seems people have it in their heads that when they pay they should get something like a plane or vehicle. The only other model I've seen these days which still does subs has multiple levels, free, premium and builder last I checked. (this way you can contribute more if you want or play for free if you for some reason you can't/won't do the sub):

[Animl-AW]

Very nice! Wishing you much success.

Do you think it might be possible to modify it slightly to pitch it for the Christmas season as a gift or something like that? I was thinking something that you could add to the front and cut off after the holidays. Maybe something like: "Looking for the perfect gift for your aviation history buff friend or family member?" " How about gifting them a subscription to AH3..."

Too bad you have that feeling about former players. I and others promoted the last big event on multiple forums and though some of us have found greener pastures, I don't know of any who have ever said or wished or said anything about wanting the game to die.

Ya, the sub is an issue for many based on what I've seen on the steam reviews etc and posts on forums like IL2/Warthunder. Seems people have it in their heads that when they pay they should get something like a plane or vehicle. The only other model I've seen these days which still does subs has multiple levels, free, premium and builder last I checked. (this way you can contribute more if you want or play for free if you for some reason you can't/won't do the sub):

Well, good idea, but time is the issue. I’m kind psssed at myself for letting it go past 1 min.
Its passed 300 views now. I don’t want to interrupt any momentum.

I don’t mean to put all formers in the same basket, but for many they have nothing but negative laughing input at anything we try. Kinda vexations straight out of the box. Not all comments are wrong, just too much negative plastered in public view. Basically talking us out of trying anything at all. Not all are that way, but enough to use filters.

I know you and Dadllitica was out there pounding the ground for us, I read it. We all appreciate that your efforts dragged some in. 

I shoulda done this earlier, I just wasn’t up to normal speed yet. Last yr with work I had no time, now with retirement I’m all about free time and popping the cork on the bottle,…again.


<S>

Now get ur ars back in our air snd stop wirryin sbout mods, small beans

[hazmatt]

Well, good idea, but time is the issue. I’m kind psssed at myself for letting it go past 1 min.
Its passed 300 views now. I don’t want to interrupt any momentum.

I don’t mean to put all formers in the same basket, but for many they have nothing but negative laughing input at anything we try. Kinda vexations straight out of the box. Not all comments are wrong, just too much negative plastered in public view. Basically talking us out of trying anything at all. Not all are that way, but enough to use filters.

I know you and Dadllitica was out there pounding the ground for us, I read it. We all appreciate that your efforts dragged some in. 

I shoulda done this earlier, I just wasn’t up to normal speed yet. Last yr with work I had no time, now with retirement I’m all about free time and popping the cork on the bottle,…again.


<S>

Now get ur ars back in our air snd stop wirryin sbout mods, small beans

I wasn't thinking to interrupt any momentum, I was thinking to add it to the front of the video and maybe try to post it with other search terms.
If for example the current film would be found with the terms: Flight sim, world war II aircraft, maybe post one that would come up with different search terms. Maybe something like Christmas gift world war II history, or Christmas gift aviation buff.

Aye, I understand how you feel about former players. I kinda have the same feeling about current players that seem to be trying to burn it down from the inside. They act like they're firemen but they're actually the arsonists.

Dad definitely was the  master promoter. I just try to help out where I can.

Good deal on the retirement, hope you enjoy it. Now you should be able to fly at least 8 hours a day!

Doubt I'll be back at this point. I did give it go after a long break but found that all the things I was starting to dislike were still there and in some cases worse.  I'm not a fan of many things that I saw change in the game over time. The only way I'd imagine coming back is if there was a FTP account and a jump in numbers (enough to negate some of the stuff that was going on when I left) The main reason for this is now that my kids are old enough that we all play together and there's no way I can justify almost $900 a year for stuff that we might only get to play together 1 or 2 days per week. All the other games we play have some sort of way for me to mitigate the cost. WoW has FTP until lvl 20, WWII online has FTP, you can get an IL2 account setup for less then $10 and there's no monthly payment, you can play WT for free and I bought some other games on sale on steam like the latest CLOD stuff they are adding VR support to that I haven't even really had a chance to try yet.

That said I do wish you guys the best. I don't have any hard feelings about the stuff that drove me out. I'm over it.  Oh, and I'm not trying to recruit anybody lolz.

 

[waystin2]

Actually not really. That’s the whole point, an attempt to turn it around, at least a little.

I learn not put too much stock in former players. If they were right it would have died the day they quit. Nothing positive will cone from the former. No offense intended, its human nature. No one likes their ex-partners either.

At least we’re reaching outside the bubble to give it a chance or if it can happen again. If they don’t know they don’t decide.

I applaud your cheerleading.  I did it for years.  I sincerely hope it pays off with an arena full of enemies to shoot again. 

[Oldman731]

I applaud your cheerleading.  I did it for years.  I sincerely hope it pays off with an arena full of enemies to shoot again.

Come back, Wastin.  You know you want to.

- oldman (Heck, we're even discussing hunting wild boar with knives (in the O Club).  Pigs should be represented.)

[Animl-AW]

I applaud your cheerleading.  I did it for years.  I sincerely hope it pays off with an arena full of enemies to shoot again. 

Unfortunately its nothing new. I did the same in AW, I just had more privileges to do certain things. Doing something is better than doing nothing.

The ad shows 760 now in two days with all positive comments. Which I think is pretty good for a AH vid. But in analytics is shows 886, I think the difference is encrypted views, like viewing from here.

I’ll never say I will re-fill the arena, I’d think it did well if I got 20. Anything else is icing on the cake.

YouTube recommendations - 73.9% , views 616
YouTube Home - 70.5%, views 587
Up next - 3.5% views 29
External - 16.6%, Views 138
Channel pages - 3.4%, views 28
Direct or unknown - 3.2%, views 27
Other 2.9%, views 24

[Animl-AW]

I like what this guy did 7 yrs ago Things he talked about may have changed, but made good common points. I get how people who play several games don’t like subs. But would think you can always  suspend ypur account if you’re not going to play for a month.

[xanax]

Great vid, Animl. Anyone watching will it least want to take look at AH for sure.

My only niggle is that you didn't get Sam Elliot to do the VoiceOver.

I hope to play again soon....retirement pending soon, so I'll have time to play on the PC.

[Animl-AW]

Great vid, Animl. Anyone watching will it least want to take look at AH for sure.

My only niggle is that you didn't get Sam Elliot to do the VoiceOver.

I hope to play again soon....retirement pending soon, so I'll have time to play on the PC.

I just hit retirement, I hope the game catches a second wind and gives me things to do.

Glad you at least want to return. I get the time thing. Last 15 yrs my job turned into a life and soul sucking rewind.

Two shorts;

1) I have a private funny story about the VO.

2) I actually sat on a plane with Sam, I think it was WA > CO. Sat and talked for 2 hrs before I realized who I was talking to. Just BSing. I knew I had seen that face and voice before, but musta been tired and didn't connect the two. I swear on my life, he was dressed like in the "The Big Lebowski" movie, without the hat, they must have just made the movie. Actually a really nice personable guy, wasn't all plastic. He came and sat with me while his suits discussed biz. Just two dudes passing time chatting. <shrug>

[LNG15]

I like what this guy did 7 yrs ago Things he talked about may have changed, but made good common points. I get how people who play several games don’t like subs. But would think you can always  suspend ypur account if you’re not going to play for a month.

Something funny. I was the one who asked Vudu that question while I was live streaming once on Twitch.

[Mano]

Great video animal. Way to go. What does YouTube charge for advertising?  It is the 2nd largest search engine behind google. What does X charge for advertising? 
Both platforms have huge online audiences.

AH is a classic.

<S>.

[Animl-AW]

Great video animal. Way to go. What does YouTube charge for advertising?  It is the 2nd largest search engine behind google. What does X charge for advertising? 
Both platforms have huge online audiences.

AH is a classic.

<S>.

I didn’t go that route on YT. Its about $16 per day to get into paid advertising boost. They have 2-3 plans. If you pay ya get a larger audience.

YT is now owned by google. Therefore, pretty much same search algorithm.

AH is s classic to those who know about it, we want more to know about it and remind those who forgot. IMO, at least a vid has a chance once it reaches outside the bubble. Absolutely no promises on results.

As far as getting outside the bubble, no one cares who Animl is, no one searches for Animl nor his vids. Frankly, probably not many search for HTC or AH. This genera searchs for combat sims, flight sims …etc. words like these are important in your title and text to contain what they actually search for. Ya know who searches for Animl, AH or HTC? Many who are already in game or follow it.

Yes I would get more views if I paid to advertise. Right now I’m working on a no budget status.

[Drano]

Hey finally checked out your vid Animl. Nicely done! Only complaint is there were too many P-38s harmed in the production of this video. I strenuously object!