Aces High II

[Nebu]

So if anyone is insterested in hardcore sims, it's really worth a try... but don't go there proposing arcade stuff or relaxed realism, the natives will  lynch you.

I love hardcore sims.  I'm one of the sick bastards that enjoy a steep learning curve.  It has a nice way of selectively removing console fanatics with short attention spans.

My only fear is that my $25 joystick will have me augering into the ground on a consistent basis. 

[Engels]

Catalan is right that there are some seriously hardcore players in that game, and yes, if you get in their crosshairs, short of a miracle, you're going down in flames. Of course, death has no real consequences in this game; you 'respawn' at the hangar you took off from and can hop right back into any plane you chose (with a few exceptions) and go at it again. There are sufficient numbers of not so experienced players that you can have enaging fights as you learn the flight mechanics needed.

The other thing that has impressed me is that the game has a working Voice system for proximity communications. All planes on your side within a specific radius can speak to each other over the game's voice chat system. Its not very complicated to set up with your standard mike. To be honest, without that feature, I would have probably given up on it within the first two days of playing. Thanks to that system, I've gotten some helpful mentoring from experienced pilots, which is vital to not get bogged down in frustration.

The community is nearly exclusively male. I have yet to have heard a single female voice on the voice chat system. There are also a lot of good ole boy southern types who are an absolute hoot to play with, especially in the colorful language department. Last night I was mentored by one of these gents and he walked me through the tactical bombing of an underused airbase with my F4F.

Catalan is right that the game is not for everyone. I'd not recommend it if you expect a small learning curve, have no interest at all in flight sims, want a Planetside-like frag fest or are really into MMOs for the boobage.

That said, if you are like me, and get dribble on your chin every time there's a new major flight sim announced by a gaming company, it may be of interest.

[Nija]

Looks like they have a 2 weeks free deal going - http://www.hitechcreations.com/frindex.html

I really like fighter sims but I've never been very good at them.

I mean, c'mon. How awesome is this? (IL2)




ANYWAYS, I'll take a break from my busy schedule of stealing ore from people in Eve to try out this game. By "try out" I mean "get my dick knocked in the dirt".

[Soln]

Catalan is right

Catalan is right

smells moley

[Yegolev]

That said, if you are like me, and get dribble on your chin every time there's a new major flight sim announced by a gaming company, it may be of interest.

I thought I heard MS Flight Sim 10 is coming out?  I won't play that either, but I'd like to hear you talk about it.

[Catalan]

Catalan is right

Catalan is right

smells moley

Or maybe I'm just right. I tend to be because I'm a fucking genius. Or sumfin.

[Nebu]

Around here the chances are greater of being called a mole or a crotchpheasant than a genius.  It's a part of the local charm.

[Engels]

Catalan is right

Catalan is right

smells moley

Or maybe I'm just right. I tend to be because I'm a fucking genius. Or sumfin.

No, you're right because you're a Catalan, like me. Visca Barca. or something.

[Mesozoic]

I don't understand what they're saying.  Ban them both.

[Morfiend]

I don't understand what they're saying.  Ban them both.

I think they are trying to communicate with us. Does any one speak molish?

[Engels]

I don't understand what they're saying.  Ban them both.

I think they are trying to communicate with us. Does any one speak molish?

Actually, its Catalan; yes, one of your users called himself after an entire country/language. And we're not trying to communicate with you, we're just passing on secret messages to Aces High Marketing about the progress of our f13 takeover. They are pleased, rubbing their sweaty palms together at the revenue you all will pour into their coffers.

[Soln]

I don't understand what they're saying.  Ban them both.

I think they are trying to communicate with us. Does any one speak molish?

Actually, its Catalan; yes, one of your users called himself after an entire country/language. And we're not trying to communicate with you, we're just passing on secret messages to Aces High Marketing about the progress of our f13 takeover. They are pleased, rubbing their sweaty palms together at the revenue you all will pour into their coffers.

Funny the other person hasn't said anything -- throw yer voice?

[Yegolev]

Catalan is real.  He plays EVE.

[HaemishM]

The game is extremely niche... it's only for deranged WWII aircraft rivet counters that beat each other over the heads with scanned copies of original wartime specifications to fight or justify nerfs.

Which is exactly the kind of niche, focused development I think MMOG developers should be looking at, instead of these massive chat-filled wankfests full of retards all playing 70% of the kind of game they wanted, and bitching about the other 30%.

[Nebu]

Which is exactly the kind of niche, focused development I think MMOG developers should be looking at, instead of these massive chat-filled wankfests full of retards all playing 70% of the kind of game they wanted, and bitching about the other 30%.

People bitch about the games that they're playing?  Next you're going to tell me that there are forums completely based on this principle.

[Sky]

The game is extremely niche... it's only for deranged WWII aircraft rivet counters that beat each other over the heads with scanned copies of original wartime specifications to fight or justify nerfs.

Is there a mac client? My supervisor would love something like that. I think he's still playing Warbirds.