XBOX on Line MP???/

[SEE]

Had my first go today (got my butt blown away and well kicked!) great fun in all modes but can someone fill in the gaps for this on-line newbie.......

1. When a session ends do you have to start all over again by searching for new game?

2. What is the last column for? (The first is Team, second looks like headset connected, Player info but the last one not sure of)

3. Is the delay when using a headset normal? I can hardly hear anybody and I chat away with no response, as if they can't hear me)

4. What is a 'ranked match' and how is it different to a 'player matched'?

5 Where can I get info on how to add and look out for other members using the 'Friends' facilty.

All help gratefully received and looking forward to more ass kicking.....unfortunately will be mine...:evil:

[King Jareth]

Had my first go today (got my butt blown away and well kicked!) great fun in all modes but can someone fill in the gaps for this on-line newbie.......

1. When a session ends do you have to start all over again by searching for new game?

Yes, annoying isnt it.

2. What is the last column for? (The first is Team, second looks like headset connected, Player info but the last one not sure of)

mmm cant remember

3. Is the delay when using a headset normal? I can hardly hear anybody and I chat away with no response, as if they can't hear me)

Most people are in party chat....or just dont want to talk, get some friends invites sent from on here should cure this.


4. What is a 'ranked match' and how is it different to a 'player matched'?

Ranked matches count towards the leader boards and you cant invite friends in, players matches dont count to LB's and you can invite friends.

5 Where can I get info on how to add and look out for other members using the 'Friends' facilty.

There are 2 main ways, the first is you find someones gamertag (like mines King Jareth) and then add it from your friends list. the second is you find someones name from the scoreboard/pregame lobby and theres a button to view their gamercard, this should have an option on for "send friend request" (you can also do this from your previous players list

All help gratefully received and looking forward to more ass kicking.....unfortunately will be mine...:evil:

answers as best I can in red.

[SEE]

Cheers, know more than I did a few minutes ago........my ass is still sore though! :grin:

[InfiniteStates]

2. What is the last column for? (The first is Team, second looks like headset connected, Player info but the last one not sure of)

Isn't it weapon loadout? You mean the one with M/C/B1/R2 etc?

If that's the one you mean it shows what weapons they've equipped:
M - machinegun(s)
C - cannon(s)
Bx - bomb(s) [the x may be not there or a number]
R - rockets [can't recall if this can have a number or not]

That just gives you basic information though. If you want more detail (e.g. are they packing 100kg or 1000lb bombs?), highlight the player and look at the bottom left of the screen.

[SEE]

Cheers infinitestates, think they should have another one for weapon loadout.............''PS' ......Peashooter, probably have more success with one of them stuck out the canopy.........:(

[PapaBoon]

I know how ya feel, joined my first online match last night and was totally smoked out of the skies!
A big goose egg "0" in the kill column!:rolleyes:

[SEE]

I think there should be points for not crashing, taking damage and inflicting damage. Also, some players take damage and just respawn immediately by nosediving......should have a points deducted count for each respawn (am I taking this too seriousley? bad loser me :)). Anyway, I have now unlocked the MkIX spit so should get a better hit rate than with my poor old Mk2 which is tough to compete with against the later planes that most use on-line.............:evil:

[FOZ_1983]

the Spit MkIX is a nice bird to fly. You can also unlock the Spit XVI for getting 100 kills online with any spitfire. Its a nice bird to. But the better pilots tend to stick with the IX.

Many of the issues you address will be updated in the patch, which is released very shortly so try not to wory to much.

Though an insider tip......


use the hawker hurricane, its the best fighter plane in the game. Practically unstoppable in her. She will look after you. Anyone tells you otherwise.... ignore them, they are lying to you lol ;) :P :D

[Ancient Seraph]

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use the hawker hurricane, its the best fighter plane in the game. Practically unstoppable in her. She will look after you. Anyone tells you otherwise.... ignore them, they are lying to you lol ;) :P :D

It's all a big conspiracy against the Hurri! Be afraid!

Back on topic: about the points deducting, after the update there'll be deduction for suicide, but if they crash after taking damage they won't be 'charged'.

[SEE]

Thanks for the tip on the Hurricane, wished I'd known that earlier. I spent two hours trying to shoot German bombers at Night so that I could move on to the mission that unlocks the MkIX. Strangely enough, its easier to do on Realistic than Arcade as there aren't as many formations.......ah well, I have two decent birds to try later and great news about the scoring to be changed when the update is released....:grin:.

[Ancient Seraph]

Thanks for the tip on the Hurricane, wished I'd known that earlier. I spent two hours trying to shoot German bombers at Night so that I could move on to the mission that unlocks the MkIX. Strangely enough, its easier to do on Realistic than Arcade as there aren't as many formations.......ah well, I have two decent birds to try later and great news about the scoring to be changed when the update is released....:grin:.

Ooh, don't get too excited about the Hurri. It's a decent plane, nice armament, but it's kind of outdated. Very good choice for 1940 games, but it's not that great against late-war fighters.. Try the La, very easy to fly :D.

[TRC Subaru]

Ooh, don't get too excited about the Hurri. It's a decent plane, nice armament, but it's kind of outdated. Very good choice for 1940 games, but it's not that great against late-war fighters.. Try the La, very easy to fly :D.

Ancient is right (as always) the La 7 is a great fighter and handles extremely well...it is lacking a little on firepower though. The Spit “9” you have now is a great all around plane, it handles well, although it’s a little tricky to learn how to fly at first (bring the elevators to about 40% and work up from there) has good fire power, and you should do well in it. But of course try all the “Great Fighters” and see which one is best for your flying style...:)

[FOZ_1983]

Seraph and everyone else who disregards the hurricane are lying, they just cant handle its raw power and pure beauty....... maybe it knocked them back when they asked for a test flight ;) lol


in all seriousness though.... only use the hurri to intercpt bombers or if the parameters are set to 1940 as seraph said. otherwise.... stick to yer spit :( the hurricanes butt ugly sister :P

[Ancient Seraph]

Ancient is right (as always) the La 7 is a great fighter and handles extremely well...it is lacking a little on firepower though. The Spit “9” you have now is a great all around plane, it handles well, although it’s a little tricky to learn how to fly at first (bring the elevators to about 40% and work up from there) has good fire power, and you should do well in it. But of course try all the “Great Fighters” and see which one is best for your flying style...:)

Or.. you can start with checking out a certain plane description guide (http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=10456).
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