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Poll: Pilot Stacking (43 member(s) have cast votes)

How much of a problem is pilot stacking (ace pilots on one side) 1=not - 5=very

  1. 1 (4 votes [9.30%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 9.30%

  2. 2 (7 votes [16.28%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 16.28%

  3. 3 (11 votes [25.58%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 25.58%

  4. 4 (9 votes [20.93%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 20.93%

  5. 5 (12 votes [27.91%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 27.91%

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#61 Harriet Tubman

Posted 10 January 2017 - 05:42 PM

Pilots aren't as efficient on other servers because of no attacking the main or for instance on simple euro they have clanners that play so you can get dogfights going or good pilots on both teams.

 

"Is there aglitch, or is this advantage a modification?"

A glitch that makes a pilot more efficient? You think moon makes their planes have a higher speed and do more damage or something? In any case that is false. Also the main pilot on moon that peeps complain about focuses on bombing everything so it is more noticeable then if he only focused on tanks/planes.


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#62 Spare Parts

Posted 10 January 2017 - 06:40 PM

Pilot Stackers

Bailers

Spawn Campers

Tank Whores

Base Rapist

X-packers

Medi packers

Snipers

Nade spammers

Jeepers

Zookers

Knifers

Miners

Enemies

If we could just get rid of these guys the game would be awesome.


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#63 Moving Target

Posted 10 January 2017 - 07:51 PM

Pilot Stackers
Bailers
Spawn Campers
Tank Whores
Base Rapist
X-packers
Medi packers
Snipers
Nade spammers
Jeepers
Zookers
Knifers
Miners
Enemies
If we could just get rid of these guys the game would be awesome.


You forgot "Those who dare kill Moving Target". Those are the worst of the worst.

#64 shavo

Posted 10 January 2017 - 08:11 PM

Great pilots ruin the game for everyone else. They have unfair advantages. They can disappear in the stratosphere beyond ack-ack. The aa guns are restricted in motion and thus are too vulnerable to loop bombing-which should be banned. Wasn't it banned once-or am I thinking oif the old EA 86.

 And why are pilots so efficient on the Moon Sever and no where else? Is there aglitch, or is this advantage a modification?

In any event, this is chasing me away.

 

I agree with the point that one great pilot can ruin the game but also has the right to express his skill set like a good infantryman.

 

- The comment "And why are pilots so efficient on the Moon Sever and no where else? Is there a glitch, or is this advantage a modification?" almost seems you are saying a good pilot is cheating but think of this;

1. When BF1942 came out we all had a 10 pound 32 or 64 MB RAM vidcard.

2. maybe a 128 stick of ram, if you could afford it.

3. A WD HD that wasn't very fast at read rate

4. Time Warner had a 14 MB upload, lag was ridicules, Fiber optics was available in a few states and countries.

 

face it, technology has really made this game so much better for everyone..



#65 dodgem

Posted 11 January 2017 - 06:38 AM

Pilot Stackers

Bailers

Spawn Campers

Tank Whores

Base Rapist

X-packers

Medi packers

Snipers

Nade spammers

Jeepers

Zookers

Knifers

Miners

Enemies

If we could just get rid of these guys the game would be awesome.

 

I'm gonna play as a Swiss infantryman commandeering a POW.


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#66 LeftMouseShoot?

Posted 12 January 2017 - 05:17 PM

As Ive said, I complain a ton more now, then 2 years ago. I have noticed at times, the flying being unbalanced. I am not good at flying, but I will try my best at times to get up and at least counter the pilots, even if only a minor distraction. Twilight is all for a good dog fight, he allows planes to move from the airfield. Others do not. I did manage to piss myself off enough to rage quit last week sometime. We did CTF El Alamein. Twilight was put to axis, as I watched getting in. Sure as hell  better believe that Shavo jumped right over, after I watched it place him on allied. These are the reasons people complain. There was another 2 decent pilots, 1 on allied who couldn't get up, the other disconnected and reconnected on axis. <<<<< That pissed me off. So I figured I would just hang tight by our flag and defend it. I watched for about 12 minutes as there was consistent bombing runs, hitting me, and everyone else. I jumped in flak 2-3 times to no effect. Too many pilots bombing. So I left. Easiest way to deal with that. Sorry for my poorly written story. You cant fix these types of things Ive learned in the years playing. People will always stack to one team to give themselves the advantage. Will they admit it? no. Twilight does nothing wrong. He is as wicked at infantry as he is in the sky. People tend to be attracted to that. So they follow him even if its putting the other team into a hole.



#67 shavo

Posted 12 January 2017 - 05:45 PM

Twilight was put to axis, as I watched getting in. Sure as hell  better believe that Shavo jumped right over, after I watched it place him on allied. These are the reasons people complain.

 

I recall that map but I recall 'jumping' over or using the name shavo on it, that's just my forum name.. When twi is on I do notice he locks the server so you cant jump teams unless you disconnect, if i was on axis, i was placed there, sorry.



#68 LeftMouseShoot?

Posted 12 January 2017 - 07:59 PM

He didn't have the server locked. I believe the name I see always along with twilights is "The Radio Star" complete noob guy if you were to truly ask. Loves to strafe runways constantly. Yeah that's definitely the name.



#69 Spare Parts

Posted 12 January 2017 - 08:56 PM

As Ive said, I complain a ton more now, then 2 years ago. I have noticed at times, the flying being unbalanced. I am not good at flying, but I will try my best at times to get up and at least counter the pilots, even if only a minor distraction. Twilight is all for a good dog fight, he allows planes to move from the airfield. Others do not. I did manage to piss myself off enough to rage quit last week sometime. We did CTF El Alamein. Twilight was put to axis, as I watched getting in. Sure as hell  better believe that Shavo jumped right over, after I watched it place him on allied. These are the reasons people complain. There was another 2 decent pilots, 1 on allied who couldn't get up, the other disconnected and reconnected on axis. <<<<< That pissed me off. So I figured I would just hang tight by our flag and defend it. I watched for about 12 minutes as there was consistent bombing runs, hitting me, and everyone else. I jumped in flak 2-3 times to no effect. Too many pilots bombing. So I left. Easiest way to deal with that. Sorry for my poorly written story. You cant fix these types of things Ive learned in the years playing. People will always stack to one team to give themselves the advantage. Will they admit it? no. Twilight does nothing wrong. He is as wicked at infantry as he is in the sky. People tend to be attracted to that. So they follow him even if its putting the other team into a hole.

For a long time my game would crash when the maps would change.  My internet connection was fine but my game would crash, forcing me to reconnect after almost each game.   I have not had that issue for some time (knock on wood), but it was definitely a problem.  I do not doubt your years of experience and your assertion that people might play less than honorably if given the chance, is accurate,  However I have noticed that the human race searches for patterns and meaning where there are none.  Disconnecting and reconnecting after a game does not necessarily mean there is stacking going on.  Also CTF has a lot more concentrated flag bombing than non CTF, but surely you've noticed that.



#70 shavo

Posted 13 January 2017 - 03:51 AM

He didn't have the server locked. I believe the name I see always along with twilights is "The Radio Star" complete noob guy if you were to truly ask. Loves to strafe runways constantly. Yeah that's definitely the name.

 

Look at you, name calling.. pounding your chest and you don't know what your talking about... that's why this game has age requirements. ya, i noticed twi locks the map so you cant change teams a lot and no, i didn't jump sides to be on Twi's side, what fun is that?

Why don't you check the logs, i usually end up on the other team and he shoots me down in 30 secs. Strafing only happens when i get strafed, no rule against that.

Now, any other insults you want to spew before i unsubscribe?


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#71 dodgem

Posted 13 January 2017 - 05:58 AM

Auto balance is on by default. On all maps. Admins have the power to turn it off so that they can switch teams to watch nuisance players.

If you can't switch teams, it means the teams are balanced (by player count, not skill...obviously)
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#72 Grassy

Posted 14 January 2017 - 02:39 PM

If by some miracle the no camping without admin discretion ever goes into place...strafing runways for the most part will be a thing of the past...I'm not holding my breath though



#73 LeftMouseShoot?

Posted 14 January 2017 - 03:57 PM

 

He didn't have the server locked. I believe the name I see always along with twilights is "The Radio Star" complete noob guy if you were to truly ask. Loves to strafe runways constantly. Yeah that's definitely the name.

 

Look at you, name calling.. pounding your chest and you don't know what your talking about... that's why this game has age requirements. ya, i noticed twi locks the map so you cant change teams a lot and no, i didn't jump sides to be on Twi's side, what fun is that?

Why don't you check the logs, i usually end up on the other team and he shoots me down in 30 secs. Strafing only happens when i get strafed, no rule against that.

Now, any other insults you want to spew before i unsubscribe?

 

you have me giggling. ill just keep my ever annoying observations to myself. Sorry they single you out haha.


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#74 -=TheTroopeR=-

Posted 24 January 2017 - 02:33 PM

I used to bail a lot to try and help my team from where i was shot down but now i just give the pilot his win, he deserves it.

Thank you ! 


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#75 Smooth Operator

Posted 26 January 2017 - 10:26 PM

A great pilot should play with a certain level of chivalry.  I am certainly not the best, but I can hold my own against anyone in the air... If maybe just for 30 seconds.... Nothing sucks worse than coming into a four on four match and finding a pilot camping the opposing teams main... Wow, you can destroy the defenses and pin down 4 guys.... mad skillz...  I make it a general rule only to destroy AA installations in mains because they pose an imminent threat to my survival... I do not engage aircraft unless they enter the battlefield...   If you fly away from the fight, I am not going to follow you....   You should have the same chance I have to engage in an air battle...  If I as a pilot can't understand and respect your ability to get into the fight, then what kind of game play am I trying to promote?   ( Michael Meyers ) you are a skilled pilot, but certainly not near the best I have flown with over my years of playing this game on and off.  The fact that you choose to pin down targets in an uncap and destroy any way possible to make a fight against you does not demonstrate skill.  It demonstrates your inability to let other engage in the game with you.   Its like you just want to win without playing...   L2 be better human being... 


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#76 gregefc

Posted 26 January 2017 - 10:42 PM

A great pilot should play with a certain level of chivalry. I am certainly not the best, but I can hold my own against anyone in the air... If maybe just for 30 seconds.... Nothing sucks worse than coming into a four on four match and finding a pilot camping the opposing teams main... Wow, you can destroy the defenses and pin down 4 guys.... mad skillz... I make it a general rule only to destroy AA installations in mains because they pose an imminent threat to my survival... I do not engage aircraft unless they enter the battlefield... If you fly away from the fight, I am not going to follow you.... You should have the same chance I have to engage in an air battle... If I as a pilot can't understand and respect your ability to get into the fight, then what kind of game play am I trying to promote? ( Michael Meyers ) you are a skilled pilot, but certainly not near the best I have flown with over my years of playing this game on and off. The fact that you choose to pin down targets in an uncap and destroy any way possible to make a fight against you does not demonstrate skill. It demonstrates your inability to let other engage in the game with you. Its like you just want to win without playing... L2 be better human being...


If I see an enemy plane I'm taking it out. Sorry. No I wouldnt runway camp but if a plane has decent alt and isn't just taking off, I'm engaging. And if they run I'm following them and annihilating them. I'll only camp if I had been getting camped. If I wanted it to be even from the get go I'd go on a private server and do a pass first against my opponent. You don't see anyone on servers waiting for an enemy infantry to get out of their base and in a comfortable position to engage them. You don't see anyone passing up a one shot kill on an opposing tank because it's 'chivalrous' so why should people fly any differently. I never cared how people played. If you want to camp me that's cool just expect it back. If you want to bail that cool mission accomplished for me. I'll either get you once youre on the ground or I'll move on to the next target if you bail to your death. Just my opinions. There's no set way to play this game and I sure as hell don't think chivalry or not playing to your full ability because some people suck should be a requisite.

#77 Moving Target

Posted 27 January 2017 - 07:49 AM

I fly. When Anger hits me with a tank shell my body goes flying
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#78 Smooth Operator

Posted 27 January 2017 - 09:44 AM

If I see an enemy plane I'm taking it out. Sorry. No I wouldnt runway camp but if a plane has decent alt and isn't just taking off, I'm engaging. And if they run I'm following them and annihilating them. I'll only camp if I had been getting camped. If I wanted it to be even from the get go I'd go on a private server and do a pass first against my opponent. You don't see anyone on servers waiting for an enemy infantry to get out of their base and in a comfortable position to engage them. You don't see anyone passing up a one shot kill on an opposing tank because it's 'chivalrous' so why should people fly any differently. I never cared how people played. If you want to camp me that's cool just expect it back. If you want to bail that cool mission accomplished for me. I'll either get you once youre on the ground or I'll move on to the next target if you bail to your death. Just my opinions. There's no set way to play this game and I sure as hell don't think chivalry or not playing to your full ability because some people suck should be a requisite.

 

Following this logic to its end literally results in a dude laying next to an ammo crate nade spamming in your main.... Is this really how you want to play?   Chivalry maybe is not the best choice of word....  How about sportsmanship?  Are you telling me that you will hover around an airfield and just pick off planes as they take off?  Is that fun for you?   Do you really think it demonstrates your skill or ability?  So, minimizing the threats around you really shows your "full ability"?  When you play single player games do you go back and play the first level over and over again after you beat the game and have every advantage?  You know, to show off your mad skillz against those uber opponents.  I guess the real question is are you playing a 16 year old multiplayer game to show off your skills or have fun?  I am of the belief that it is hard enough to maintain numbers in this game without people deliberately removing fun from the game.  Think about being on the Russian side in Berlin and both your tank and APC have been stolen.  Now the P4, the T34, and both APCs are bearing down and all have excellent gunners...  How fun is it to just explode every time you spawn as a Russian?  This kind of ignorant game play makes people quit and move on....  Is there a new batch of 1942 players expected on the horizon?  Would you prefer to play like the SR server with 25 bots running around?


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#79 -=TheTroopeR=-

Posted 27 January 2017 - 10:27 AM

 

If I see an enemy plane I'm taking it out. Sorry. No I wouldnt runway camp but if a plane has decent alt and isn't just taking off, I'm engaging. And if they run I'm following them and annihilating them. I'll only camp if I had been getting camped. If I wanted it to be even from the get go I'd go on a private server and do a pass first against my opponent. You don't see anyone on servers waiting for an enemy infantry to get out of their base and in a comfortable position to engage them. You don't see anyone passing up a one shot kill on an opposing tank because it's 'chivalrous' so why should people fly any differently. I never cared how people played. If you want to camp me that's cool just expect it back. If you want to bail that cool mission accomplished for me. I'll either get you once youre on the ground or I'll move on to the next target if you bail to your death. Just my opinions. There's no set way to play this game and I sure as hell don't think chivalry or not playing to your full ability because some people suck should be a requisite.

 

Following this logic to its end literally results in a dude laying next to an ammo crate nade spamming in your main.... Is this really how you want to play?   Chivalry maybe is not the best choice of word....  How about sportsmanship?  Are you telling me that you will hover around an airfield and just pick off planes as they take off?  Is that fun for you?   Do you really think it demonstrates your skill or ability?  So, minimizing the threats around you really shows your "full ability"?  When you play single player games do you go back and play the first level over and over again after you beat the game and have every advantage?  You know, to show off your mad skillz against those uber opponents.  I guess the real question is are you playing a 16 year old multiplayer game to show off your skills or have fun?  I am of the belief that it is hard enough to maintain numbers in this game without people deliberately removing fun from the game.  Think about being on the Russian side in Berlin and both your tank and APC have been stolen.  Now the P4, the T34, and both APCs are bearing down and all have excellent gunners...  How fun is it to just explode every time you spawn as a Russian?  This kind of ignorant game play makes people quit and move on....  Is there a new batch of 1942 players expected on the horizon?  Would you prefer to play like the SR server with 25 bots running around?

 

Dito 



#80 gregefc

Posted 27 January 2017 - 11:24 AM

If I see an enemy plane I'm taking it out. Sorry. No I wouldnt runway camp but if a plane has decent alt and isn't just taking off, I'm engaging. And if they run I'm following them and annihilating them. I'll only camp if I had been getting camped. If I wanted it to be even from the get go I'd go on a private server and do a pass first against my opponent. You don't see anyone on servers waiting for an enemy infantry to get out of their base and in a comfortable position to engage them. You don't see anyone passing up a one shot kill on an opposing tank because it's 'chivalrous' so why should people fly any differently. I never cared how people played. If you want to camp me that's cool just expect it back. If you want to bail that cool mission accomplished for me. I'll either get you once youre on the ground or I'll move on to the next target if you bail to your death. Just my opinions. There's no set way to play this game and I sure as hell don't think chivalry or not playing to your full ability because some people suck should be a requisite.

Following this logic to its end literally results in a dude laying next to an ammo crate nade spamming in your main.... Is this really how you want to play? Chivalry maybe is not the best choice of word.... How about sportsmanship? Are you telling me that you will hover around an airfield and just pick off planes as they take off? Is that fun for you? Do you really think it demonstrates your skill or ability? So, minimizing the threats around you really shows your "full ability"? When you play single player games do you go back and play the first level over and over again after you beat the game and have every advantage? You know, to show off your mad skillz against those uber opponents. I guess the real question is are you playing a 16 year old multiplayer game to show off your skills or have fun? I am of the belief that it is hard enough to maintain numbers in this game without people deliberately removing fun from the game. Think about being on the Russian side in Berlin and both your tank and APC have been stolen. Now the P4, the T34, and both APCs are bearing down and all have excellent gunners... How fun is it to just explode every time you spawn as a Russian? This kind of ignorant game play makes people quit and move on.... Is there a new batch of 1942 players expected on the horizon? Would you prefer to play like the SR server with 25 bots running around?
Did you even read anything I said? This is why I hardly post here anymore. I said I won't runway camp unless someone has done it to me. And also yes, minimizing threats around me does show off capabilities. Everyone deserves to play this game how they want. If you're so worried about everyone being able to have fun why the hell do you care how people are playing? It sounds to me like you're the one wanting people to play a set 'sportsman like ' way so that YOU can show off your skill lol. I couldn't care less if someone is made spamming, runway camping, whatever it may be. I never was one to complain much about other players' game play


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