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Gilly
05-19-2011, 08:27 AM
I am in Toronto (EST) and it is hard to see people on PSN playing IL2.BOP. (PSN is recovered on May 16, 2011).
Add me if you like to play together,
my PSN ID:Raymond60421
I play this game mostly in Arcad mode, sometimes in Relistic mode. I think my rank is average.
Welcome to the mad house! Theres quite a few Canadians who play. Keep an eye out for JOED or Leutenant Dan hosting as they're fellow countrymen. Theres normally a good turn out in the evenings and esepcially at weekends.
Silverback
05-19-2011, 07:06 PM
Silverback reporting in. Long time IL-2er. This game is amazing (except the engine sounds need a bit of work). Way better than CLOD. I fly on PC in simulation mode, see y'all soon.
Rampage917x
05-21-2011, 12:28 AM
My PSN is Rampage917x Please add me. I'm am looking for people to play with which isn't easy these days. Seems the few people you find in quick matches, play arcade mode :(.
irishjg10
05-21-2011, 12:29 AM
what part of the globe are you stationed rampage ?
Dr Internet
05-22-2011, 11:01 PM
I know Im late to the party, I just got the game for the 360 several days ago. I am going through the campaign on Arcade right now, but will attempt the next difficulty after I finish. Loving it so far.
Looking for people to play multi with, if anyone doesn't mind playing with a noob. This is my first ever flight game, but a whole new gaming world has opened up for me.
Thanks to all.
Gmrtag: Dr Internet 704
bobbysocks
05-22-2011, 11:08 PM
welcome Dr. you are going to find there are a lot of newer players as of late. you can add me to your friends list...GT Bobbysockser. I am EST and usually on after 10 on sun, mon, tues...and some weds. most of the games online are in realistic and sim. more in real. sure come on out....
Slothboy
05-22-2011, 11:43 PM
Hey Dr.
Once you get used to arcade make sure and go for the Realistic difficulty. I didn't find the game all that exciting until I bumped it up. Just make sure to reduce your sensitivity in the options menu because you will start stalling like crazy until you adjust it.
see you online!
suppledespot
05-24-2011, 08:30 AM
Good morning!
I'm David from Sweden (GMT+1). I just found out about this game and ordered it straight away for the PS3. Looks like great, great fun.
This will be my first flight sim game, but I understand it's quite easy to get into.
Look forward to being shot to pieces online. All the best.
Wiedmaier
05-27-2011, 08:54 PM
Hi there. I'm a new 360 player(von Wiedmaier is my gamertag), and I can't seem to get enough of this game, even though I can't get any kills for squat. I'm having trouble really getting a feel for the game though, there never seems to be anyone playing online. Any advice for finding people to fly with? As far as facts go, my grandfather got four kills in his first battle, and then had to ditch and when he made it back he became an instructor. I always wanted to be a fighter pilot, but I inhereted my grandmother's awful eyesight and my father's 6'9 frame...
Slothboy
05-27-2011, 11:59 PM
Hey Wiedmaier,
The best way to get in games is to load up your friends' list with people from these forums. I'll add you. There is almost always someone playing online, usually in Realistic mode.
Hope to see you online!
GT: Ninja Slothboy
lionheart1118
06-02-2011, 02:44 AM
so im posting here to find out if i should purchase this game, im looking to play online only, i have just learned that this game had online team combat and have been looking for a good dogfighting game. so anyone who still plays please let me know if ill have problems finding games or not. thanks,.
McQ59
06-02-2011, 09:06 AM
It's games online every evening/night on PSN.
What's your platform and timezone?
Cryptic Phant0m
06-02-2011, 12:57 PM
There is only one answer to that question...YES!
There is a great community that still plays this game on the PS 3 and Xbox 360.
lionheart1118
06-02-2011, 02:49 PM
well i own a decent pc, ps3, and a 360 so im on all platforms heh. im east coast in ny state. still deciding on wich platform to purchase it for.
Gilly
06-02-2011, 03:01 PM
well i own a decent pc, ps3, and a 360 so im on all platforms heh. im east coast in ny state. still deciding on wich platform to purchase it for.
As has been said there's a great community on both PS3 and xBox (can't comment on PC). PS3 does have the advantage of being patched which gives a few benefits over xBox but save for custom layouts and easier unlocks they are much the same. I'm not sure whether the demo is still available on the PS store but if it is that's a free and easy way to get a taster although not online (which is a completely different ball game). Anyway both communities will happily guide, advise and help as much as they can. Yep there are village idiots but thankfully you won't find them here! Personally I couldn't recommend a game more strongly as I've made some excellent friends here which is quite unlike any other game I know. As they say up north here 'git duwn shop and buy it lad'!
bobbysocks
06-02-2011, 04:11 PM
agree 1000% with he above statements. great game, great people, great fun!
Rambo Rich 360
06-02-2011, 10:59 PM
I believe you can still find the demo on xbox live marketplace.
lionheart1118
06-03-2011, 01:46 AM
So I bought it today...... Been sitting in a lobby by myself for 40 mins now...... Starting to regret I'm sure it's a fine game but no one to play online with(which is why I wanted it) is killing me. Sigh
bobbysocks
06-03-2011, 02:04 AM
dont sweat it. add some players names from here....send friend requests. which system did you get it for? if for xbox add me but i will be out of town for a couple days. GT Bobbysockser
lionheart1118
06-03-2011, 02:11 AM
Yea got it for xbox, tryin to figure out how to set it to realism for the online found 1 person who played 1 match an beat up on me an left. My gt is same as this user name.
bobbysocks
06-03-2011, 02:31 AM
Yea got it for xbox, tryin to figure out how to set it to realism for the online found 1 person who played 1 match an beat up on me an left. My gt is same as this user name.
you are going to have to complete the training missions to unlock real ....
Cryptic Phant0m
06-03-2011, 02:16 PM
Yea got it for xbox, tryin to figure out how to set it to realism for the online found 1 person who played 1 match an beat up on me an left. My gt is same as this user name.
Great to hear "Lionheart1118" Here is a list of guys that play real and sim.
Cryptic Phant0m
Bobbysockser
Ninja Slothboy
Rambo Rich 360
BeaverCompany01
Bobswar
Kursewind94
A Running Lemon
RR_Avon
haphazardleek
06-11-2011, 10:17 PM
Hey, ive been looking to get this game but i have hesitated many times from the thought of there being no one online to play with. So by any chance are there players still playing?
@haphazardleek
There is a dedicated group of people on PSN who play almost everyday. Once you collect a few names for your friend list the invitations will start coming in.
StiC
haphazardleek
06-12-2011, 03:38 AM
im on 360 tho
bobbysocks
06-12-2011, 06:23 AM
its all cool hap...scroll up to lionheart's post and read from there. add those names to your friends list ( including me...Bobysockser). if you are EST or close to it...we will see you in the skies. if you are in the uk or elsewhere post it so the brothers here can respond to you. and welcome to the forum.
haphazardleek
06-12-2011, 10:18 PM
Alright guys!!! i got the game, im very excited
and ive sent everyone a friend request.
My name on live is HaphazardLeek.
Cryptic Phant0m
06-13-2011, 04:11 PM
Alright guys!!! i got the game, im very excited
and ive sent everyone a friend request.
My name on live is HaphazardLeek.
Hope to see you in the skies soon.
Also, alot of the guys play from 10pm to 3am EST.
MeallMhor
06-18-2011, 02:08 AM
Hello, I just bought the game a couple of days ago and I was hoping to get some online play. I'm on the 360 and my gamertag is identical to my forum username.
WildBoar44
06-18-2011, 08:50 PM
Hello, I just bought the game a couple of days ago and I was hoping to get some online play. I'm on the 360 and my gamertag is identical to my forum username.
Hi MeallMhor......I am a PS3 player...but there are good 360 player's in this game....wish i could join you....all i can do is say welcome to the best WWII fighter game.......you are hooked....you just dont know it yet......:-P
Good luck :)........Happy Hunting.........:grin:
MeallMhor
06-18-2011, 11:01 PM
Hi MeallMhor......I am a PS3 player...but there are good 360 player's in this game....wish i could join you....all i can do is say welcome to the best WWII fighter game.......you are hooked....you just dont know it yet......:-P
Good luck :)........Happy Hunting.........:grin:
Thanks for the good luck message. I think I'm hooked already. I've played very little else since I got the game on Thursday. Today was my first shot at online play. I'm not a bad flyer, but my aim is absolutely appalling. Still, I'd make a good decoy on an attack run...
Hoggetfarm
06-23-2011, 02:50 AM
I bought the game about a year ago and never could find people online... I would sit in created lobbies for an hour. I play xbox 360 and luckily my friend bought the game but its boring doing a one versus one dogfight all the time. Im looking forward to fighting some of the people that play on live.
GT: HF Wolverine
DerErsteSoldat
06-23-2011, 04:51 AM
Hi all,
I'll be picking up the game in the next day or two hopefully. I'm on the 360 and in the EST time zone, although I don't know how much I'll be able to be online right away (my internet can be downright atrocious at times) but hopefully I'll see you all in the skies soon! My GT is the same as my forum name here. Looking forward to picking this one up, I can't believe I just found out about it a few days ago!
Teegarden Boy
06-23-2011, 06:40 AM
Hey guys! I'm sort of new to BoP on Xbox 360... I guess I'm kind of an Spit Mk IX ace... I need some more friends that play this... Thanks!!
http://www.clubhyper.com/reference/images/spitfireixyodbs_1.jpg
Cryptic Phant0m
06-23-2011, 12:04 PM
Hi, Teegarden Boy and DerErsteSoldat, nice to meet ya.
You will find a nice size community that still plays this GREAT game on the PS 3 and Xbox 360.
Feel free to add my name (Cryptic Phant0m) to your player list. :)
See you in the skies soon!
Here is a list of players that participate on the 1C forums and play on the 360!
Players that are on alot!
Cryptic Phant0m
Bobbysockser
Ninja Slothboy
Rambo Rich 360
BeaverCompany01
Players that play once in a while!
Bobswar
Kursewind94
A Running Lemon
RR_Avon
5776am
06-23-2011, 04:01 PM
Hi all, i picked up the game on holidays in the usa and i'm heading back to australia in a week's time. i'm wondering whether the game is multiplayer region locked (not the game itself knowing ps3 games are region free, although some companies region lock their servers for multiplayer).
I'm sure there's someone here that has an idea, you guys are great from what i've read here on the forum thus far. Sure beats the call of duvenial forums :)
Can't wait to play the game, thanks!
Chris
Slothboy
06-23-2011, 04:52 PM
I know the multiplayer is not region locked on the Xbox because I've played with a couple Aussies regularly. I would imagine the same is true for the PS3.
Any xbox players can feel free to add me, there have been lots of folks online playing birds lately so you will soon find your dark and empty multiplayer lobbies to be things of the past!
GT: Ninja Slothboy
bobbysocks
06-23-2011, 05:53 PM
glad you made it here Teegrarden. enjoyed flying with you last night and look forward to seeing you in more games. the list cryptic gave you is a pretty good start. they are all good players and you will make more from there.
DerErsteSoldat welcome. everyone listed in cryptic's post play EST. we have some pretty good games after 10 or 11 with mondays and tuesdays being the busiest. feel free to add those guys and hope to fly with you soon. there are a whole bunch of newer players coming in.
5576am welcome...the PS3 boys will take good care of you.
Teegarden Boy
06-24-2011, 05:47 AM
Yeah, today (Thursday) I flew with a few of you guys, and had a blast. I'll see you guys online later!
Robotic Pope
06-24-2011, 04:12 PM
glad you made it here Teegrarden. enjoyed flying with you last night and look forward to seeing you in more games. the list cryptic gave you is a pretty good start. they are all good players and you will make more from there.
DerErsteSoldat welcome. everyone listed in cryptic's post play EST. we have some pretty good games after 10 or 11 with mondays and tuesdays being the busiest. feel free to add those guys and hope to fly with you soon. there are a whole bunch of newer players coming in.
5576am welcome...the PS3 boys will take good care of you.
Yeah time zones are anoying huh, epecialy when we have so few people. Its like we have two different groups of friends that can never play each other :mad:
Slothboy
06-24-2011, 05:15 PM
DerErsteSoldat welcome. everyone listed in cryptic's post play EST. we have some pretty good games after 10 or 11 with mondays and tuesdays being the busiest. feel free to add those guys and hope to fly with you soon. there are a whole bunch of newer players coming in.
Well, I do PLAY During EST times... but I reside in PST. I get on around 8:30 or 9 PST.
Robotic Pope
06-24-2011, 06:18 PM
Well, I do PLAY During EST times... but I reside in PST. I get on around 8:30 or 9 PST.
Which explains why I've never flown with you and your crew (except Beaver). Its 5am here when you fly :(
bobbysocks
06-24-2011, 07:40 PM
Yeah time zones are anoying huh, epecialy when we have so few people. Its like we have two different groups of friends that can never play each other :mad:
that is it exactly, pope!! i really enjoy playing with you guys over and have never failed to have a great time. every time i try to get on....something else pops up that needs my attention. too bad we cant DVR it....you guys fly...i record it and join in later when i can....haha
PapaKapp
06-25-2011, 12:32 AM
Call sign and PSN is PapaKapp
Thanks for the warm welcome, BobbySocks.
Playing on PS3. Timezone is Pacific Time. I live in Sacramento CA.
Playtime is usually latenights and early mornings on the weekends.
Long time flight-sim enthusiast and conisuer. Began combat flight sims in the mid 90's on the PC with every game I could get my hands on.
I can't believe that I overlooked this game for consoles. Best one ever. I feared that only the flying aces...or whatever...was going to be how it was with ww2 sims, so imagine my joy when I found this game.
Too bad I found it so late. Hoping to find some players online.
Kapp
Robotic Pope
06-25-2011, 12:54 AM
that is it exactly, pope!! i really enjoy playing with you guys over and have never failed to have a great time. every time i try to get on....something else pops up that needs my attention. too bad we cant DVR it....you guys fly...i record it and join in later when i can....haha
It was really great to have you and Rambo flying with us tonight :grin:
ATX Bladez x
06-25-2011, 08:18 AM
Been playing birds for almost two years now. Favorite fighter is the Bf-109 G-6. Best combat flight sim on console and I CAN'T WAIT for Birds of Steel!
Hours of play: 2pm-2am CST
Teegarden Boy
06-26-2011, 07:27 PM
I was hopin' Bladez would join! Glad to see you here man! :o
Btw... I don't really have a playing schedule but I play just about all the time. Im in CST too
ATX Bladez x
06-27-2011, 12:34 PM
Yea glad birds has a forum. Yea bobby, ninja, and zeke mentioned the forums and i had to join up because i fly every night when everyone's on.
Shadowcorp
06-27-2011, 02:28 PM
hey papakaps, welcome there are many players i know within your timezone playing mostly realistic and sim modes. Welcome aboard
supadogs
06-27-2011, 06:42 PM
hi there new to site but looking for players to join me on xbox, send me a msg as looking to get as many people together as possible for those good old skool dog fights.
cheers
DOGS
U2711AZ
06-27-2011, 07:38 PM
Hi everybody. Flying almost daily ( about 10.30-12.00 pm ) on sim mode . Feel free to invite or join me on xbox multiplayer. (UTC+1.00) Amsterdam, Berlino, Berna, Roma, Stoccolma, Vienna. Alex.
Robotic Pope
06-27-2011, 07:45 PM
Hi everybody. Flying almost daily ( about 10.30-12.00 pm ) on sim mode . Feel free to invite or join me on xbox multiplayer. (UTC+1.00) Amsterdam, Berlino, Berna, Roma, Stoccolma, Vienna. Alex.
Hi, Ive been meaning to ask you, What name can we call you when we are flying? Saying U2711AZ is a bit of a mouthfull while in a big team dogfight ;)
U2711AZ
06-27-2011, 07:55 PM
Pope my real name (Alex) should be short enough not to waste time and superbe target aiming.:grin: U right but when i create it i was gettig crazy to find an available nickname.
alsevillajr
06-29-2011, 07:49 PM
Hi there...met some of you already...bunch of friend old chaps here...really new to online...on PS3 using using AV8R...enjoy RPG...MW2 as well...only on console...online too crazy...Hope to see you in the friendly skies...Happy Hunting
alsevillajr
06-29-2011, 08:01 PM
I get error messages when trying to jump in...got message from Slothboy to go on Bobby's page for tips...it's a long thread, would love to read em all...but can anybody direct me to what page....thanks
WildBoar44
06-29-2011, 08:42 PM
Hi there...met some of you already...bunch of friend old chaps here...really new to online...on PS3 using using AV8R...enjoy RPG...MW2 as well...only on console...online too crazy...Hope to see you in the friendly skies...Happy Hunting
Hi alsevillajr..............
"online too crazy".......yup it sure is !:)......its a beautifull CRAZY game....You are blessed with some real top flyers in the US........add in the European's......Russian's......and Japanese......you are mixing with a community that's one of the best around:-P
"see you in the friendly skies".........its going to be a tough introduction:(......we shoot each other down......again and again....But....fight fair....accept you will get your bum handed to you on a plate to begin with and respect other players and you will begin to Win....friends that is.....!!
If online you see the lobby with no games listed.......that may be the case....but rarely....games are in progress.....there is no listing of those games being played.......so if you wait....remember most games are 10-20mins....there will be someone setting up a new game soon....or set your own up.....10mins Dogfight is a good starter......play often and you soon learn who the real good fighter Jock's are......learn from them no matter how tuff it gets....the online challange is must harder than the Campaign.....Add them on a friends request........ask them how they do it......I have never had a player say no to me asking advice.....
Send me friends request...same PSN name as here....we are on different side's of the Atlantic.....but happy to set up a date & time to show you around.
Good Luck:cool:
alsevillajr
06-29-2011, 10:34 PM
Thanks mate for the warm welcome...I think???:rolleyes: Chuckle...chuckle...I know you'll be blowing me out of the sky the first opportunity you get...must be your way of saying hello:grin: I believe my online call sign is Fighteraceflyer...don't be fooled by the name...That is my username on an Ace Combat forum...
Cheers
hurricane
06-30-2011, 12:35 AM
Hi there...met some of you already...bunch of friend old chaps here...really new to online...on PS3 using using AV8R...enjoy RPG...MW2 as well...only on console...online too crazy...Hope to see you in the friendly skies...Happy Hunting
I agree modern warfare online is crazy.welcome to IL2 bop.
alsevillajr
06-30-2011, 03:54 PM
HI guys...who are on PS3 platform...
WildBoar44
06-30-2011, 06:43 PM
Thanks mate for the warm welcome...I think???:rolleyes: Chuckle...chuckle...I know you'll be blowing me out of the sky the first opportunity you get...must be your way of saying hello:grin: I believe my online call sign is Fighteraceflyer...don't be fooled by the name...That is my username on an Ace Combat forum...
Cheers
No that was a genuine welcome:)......
Good way is to set up a Dogfight match 1v1 unlimited time.....do some "free flight"......go over some moves.....settings......when to and when not to use WEP....do some practice shooting.....:cool:
Three friend's offered this to me......scottyvt4....JRHOODY1 ....JOED70.....and they really help with getting settled down (into Realistic)...but Arcade is a great place to start.......
......as for Sim....Blaaa.....I am just a target drone with "spank me" all over my tail...:-P:-P......still, its still a lovely way to die....!!
Be glad to help you out ......just need some times your ok with ?
alsevillajr
07-01-2011, 04:18 PM
I know it was...I was just ribbing you too...I'm away from my console right now...I'm vacationing in Oregon with my girlfriend...yes, I do have a girlfriend:grin:...a beautiful one at that... Won't be at the controls till the the 6th at least...hope to get together then...Cheers
Trendkill555
07-03-2011, 07:08 PM
Hello guys!,
Don't know if anyone even plays this game anymore! I have it for Xbox and would love to fly around with you guys!
GAMERTAG: Trendkill555
add me!:cool:
Rambo Rich 360
07-06-2011, 06:24 PM
Trendkill - There's a bunch of xbox players that get together just about every nite. Just go back to the beginning of this thread and add the xbox players you find to your friends list.
Usually if you have the game in and there's a lobby open, people will invite you if they are on your list.
Trendkill555
07-06-2011, 11:09 PM
Cool man! Thanks for the welcome! I'll be on as much as I can!
bobbysocks
07-09-2011, 06:35 AM
welcome trendkill555 go ahead and add me GT Bobbysockser. I am EST and get on usually sun thru wed 11 - ???
Walter Loebel
07-10-2011, 09:51 PM
Hi, im from Brazil :)
I have ps3.
Id: BravoGremio
add me to play.
you guys play online?
PRINCE_VALIANT
07-11-2011, 06:12 AM
Hi everyone, probably somebody already saw me in flight sometimes, and me them. Allow me to introduce myself, I am PRINCE VALIANT, and I really enjoy this game, especially in simulator mode (the game is bornt for be that). If you want to play with me my ps3 ID is PRINCE_VALIANT81 add me, or contact me whenever you want. :)
vdomini
07-11-2011, 09:34 AM
Hi everyone, probably somebody already saw me in flight sometimes, and me them. Allow me to introduce myself, I am PRINCE VALIANT, and I really enjoy this game, especially in simulator mode (the game is bornt for be that). If you want to play with me my ps3 ID is PRINCE_VALIANT81 add me, or contact me whenever you want. :)
Welcome friend! :cool::cool::cool::cool:
PRINCE_VALIANT
07-11-2011, 10:55 AM
Welcome friend! :cool::cool::cool::cool:
Thanks a lot ace Vdomini, for the warm welcome. I'll do my best for a fair match in dogfighting and team play. After all we are pilots, but also gentlemen, we should never forget that. :cool:
olife
07-12-2011, 02:36 PM
Hi everyone, probably somebody already saw me in flight sometimes, and me them. Allow me to introduce myself, I am PRINCE VALIANT, and I really enjoy this game, especially in simulator mode (the game is bornt for be that). If you want to play with me my ps3 ID is PRINCE_VALIANT81 add me, or contact me whenever you want. :)
welcome bud!
jake123
07-12-2011, 09:20 PM
im a player on the xbox 360,
im online most nights (GMT)
my gamertag is jakem4n
bobbysocks
07-12-2011, 10:40 PM
welcome jake,
read back through this thread and find the names of XBOXers in your area and add them to your friends list. you should get a lot of games in your time zone....
stonermk
07-14-2011, 11:55 AM
hi guys ive been trying to find a online game on this for quite some time now and got nothing lol i am on the xbox most days no set hours but if your on xbox and play this on a reg basis consider sending me a friend request gamertag is above but just in case its stonermk thankk you and hope to be by your side in the air in the future thank you :)
bobbysocks
07-14-2011, 05:26 PM
welcome stonermk. you will get a goofy "server not available" message but that only means there arent any jionable games at that moment. in otherwords there may be people playing but the games are in session. i suggest going through this thread and getting names of the xbox players and adding them. there are games 10 to ??? EST with mostly us players and 4ish EST with the gents from the uk and europe, happy hunting.
you can add me GT Bobbysockser
BobtheHuman
07-14-2011, 10:00 PM
Hi, this is InflatedMember. There are several people on the Xbox 360 version of IL-2 Birds of Prey that will know me. I decided to finally join the forum community to meet more pilots and chat.
R_Darkhill
07-16-2011, 02:26 PM
Hi everyone! I'm on the PS3, though I haven't played online yet (I don't really play online much), but that should change soon. I've sunk a lot of time into the game, I finished the campaign on realistic (never bothered with arcade), but I'm not really happy with my performance. I swear something funny is going on difficulty-wise in the campaign compared to training, the bandits seem so much more dangerous. I still feel like a real noob at this game. I've ordered a flight stick for better control, it feels like I just can't shoot straight with the pad:evil: or lnad, or BnZ properly:( I'm an avaition student too poor to afford any real training right now, so I love playing this game. I'm hoping for some help around here.
Shadowcorp
07-16-2011, 04:56 PM
hey darkhill theres an active ps3 realistic and sim community (arcade too), a few questions though whats your psn name and whats your time zone. We'll soon help you get your head around the gunnery, which is the most difficult part of the game by far.
bobbysocks
07-16-2011, 06:13 PM
hey bob, its good to see you here. there is a wealth of information in the threads... and a lot of great people. enjoy. am sure we will meet up again sometime this week.
R_Darkhill
07-17-2011, 09:43 AM
Sorry, forgot! My PSN name is the same as on here (R_Darkhill), and my time zone is GMT+8hrs, but I'm often up at all hours. My internet can be unreliable though, this being Australia and all:mad:
coldturkey619
07-18-2011, 08:21 AM
xbox360 - coldturkey619. central usa. ill be down whenever. add me if you want to play online. been dying to fly.
bobbysocks
07-18-2011, 04:16 PM
welcome coldturkey619, go ahead and add me. i will be on about 11pm your time tonight. there are usually good games about that time mon, tues and wed... hope to see you then.
GT Bobbysockser
Yosemite_Sam
07-22-2011, 07:31 PM
Pilot reporting for duty, Sir! :)
Just getting into the online part of the game, too late it seems, hope to find some folks here to fly with.
I'm not very good, at dogfighting at least, can't seem to hit anything. Guess I'll never unlock the G10 :( I can fly realistic and keep my bird in the air. Pretty good at hitting ground targets and can even land safely most of the time.
PS3 version, PST time zone, PSN id PR345, and got a Mic.
Cheers
WildBoar44
07-22-2011, 09:03 PM
:grin:Pilot reporting for duty, Sir! :)
Just getting into the online part of the game, too late it seems, hope to find some folks here to fly with.
I'm not very good, at dogfighting at least, can't seem to hit anything. Guess I'll never unlock the G10 :( I can fly realistic and keep my bird in the air. Pretty good at hitting ground targets and can even land safely most of the time.
PS3 version, PST time zone, PSN id PR345, and got a Mic.
Cheers
Hi Yosemite_Sam............;)
There are a lot of good USA players.......and a lot European players to rival the Ace pack......I play GMT Uk time.....keep an eye out for games.....PSN lobby in BoP will not show games in progress.....
Arm in a sling at mo so cant play.......my advice is keep at it......"Im not very good at Dogfighting"......just live for the game....keep at it......you get beaten at first online.....those "Aces" are good.....learn.......and TRUST me....the G10 will come.......
BoP...Bf109G10 is a slow turner........F4....best turner.....G6 "White9"......best all rounder........K4......fastest......
Best of all........just enjoy fello Pilot........Welcome to the Best WW2 Fighter Game of all time.......:-P
Chameleonlord
07-23-2011, 02:17 PM
Attention all new Sim and Realistic Players.
IL-2 Birds of Prey for the PS3 has the best online community around. A majority of players play fair and will help all new players. For the most part... More experienced players will help you with settings and will lay off shooting you down until you get the hang of the game. All you need is a "Mike" and a play fair attitude. That means.... Bail out if your plane is damaged and going down! SAVE YOUR VIRTUAL PILOT FROM THE GRISLY HORRIFING DEATH OF PERMANENTLY BEING MELDED WITH VIRTUAL STEEL AND ALUMINUM!
The fact is the game (more often than not) will count you being shot down as a crash instead of a kill! Most the old timers (In realistic and Sim) will bail for you with few exceptions! The game is not always about the "WIN", for most of us, it is about the fun of flying WW2 aircraft, good sarcastic conversation and the odd history lesson!
Take care have fun and welcome to the community!
Chameleonlord
Yosemite_Sam
07-23-2011, 08:18 PM
Thanks Wildboar, unfortunate bout the time zone difference, prolly never meet in the skys. Thats one problem living on the west coast, nothing west of me but ocean, very very big empty ocean. Did get a couple of friend requests and actually got into a 16 player game last night :-o
and TRUST me....the G10 will come.......
BoP...Bf109G10 is a slow turner........F4....best turner.....G6 "White9"......best all rounder........K4......fastest......
Funny enough, won two games and it unlocked... didnt think I was anywhere near that close. Didnt want it to fly, just want all my planes unlocked, I prefer the G6, all those guns, bound to hit something :D
PS damn shame the Typhoon didnt get in the game eh.
wumpus
07-29-2011, 12:16 PM
looking for fellow xbox pilots to fly with, very much a amateur, but enjoy the heck flying in sim and realistic, and cannot seem to hit anything mode...ever :). My time is limited but I am looking to get some online games in here and there.
EST-USA
GT: B00ZY WUMPUS <- the double o's are zeros
bobbysocks
07-29-2011, 04:26 PM
welcome b00zy wumpus, the games in the EST have been pretty lively lately. last monday or tuesday there were enough players on around 1 am to have 2 16 player games. there are a lot of new faces and they are in the same boat as you. learning to fly and getting their shooting down. go back through this thread and add the xbox players. you will get games for sure. you can add me Bobbysockser. happy hunting.
wumpus
07-29-2011, 08:50 PM
Excellent, sent a FR your way and to a few others. Hopefully will add more as I bump into them (hopefully not literally) mid flight.
NormandieNiemen
07-31-2011, 06:44 PM
Reporting for duty. I've taking over the game from my sons, so I guess I'm considered a noob. (That's what they're calling me LOL) It's going to take a while for me to get up to snuff on getting the aircraft before I join in the dogfighting online so to speak. Can't wait. I'm going to lean towards the Russian fighters, probably the Yak-3, when and if I get it. Till then good hunting.
Krote69
08-02-2011, 11:52 PM
Hi all,
I'm fairly new to the game (beat on arcade). Just looking to hop online and unlock some planes and along the way make some new friends to fly with. I'm on the west coast in the states. I play mainly on the weekends and some evenings when not working. I have a love for aircraft and is the main reason I joined the USAF so I could maintain them.
Feel free to add me.
360 GT: Krote69
Thanks.
bobbysocks
08-03-2011, 12:26 AM
welcome Krote69 and thanks for your service to our country.
read back through this thread and you will find all the boxers here and the time zones they play. feel free to add me Bobbysockser..i play mostly after 2300 ( est ) sunday through thurs....usually some great games the beginning of the week. let us know what we can do for you... you are gonna have soome fun.
Legion82
08-03-2011, 08:14 AM
So I just bought this game and was wondering if anyone still plays.. I see from the forums that it has a poor match making. If anyone still plays I would love to try this out online. Can either send me a message or add me. My GT is legion82. Thanks
bobbysocks
08-03-2011, 07:24 PM
welcome legion82 there are still a lot of us playing. read through this thread to find names to add and the times they play. you can add me Bobbysockser...EST 11ish pm to ?? first part of the week.
Rambo Rich 360
08-07-2011, 09:23 PM
Hey legion82 - You can add me too if you'd like and i'll invite you in a game if I see you online.
Try to play every nite, but mostly every other nite from 6:00+ Pac Time zone. Sometimes earlier, sometimes later, etc.
Mike4487
08-07-2011, 09:36 PM
Just bought the game looking for some people to fly with and have some fun!! Add me on XBOX....Cantbeatvqpower
Jihad_Joe
08-09-2011, 12:30 PM
Attention all new Sim and Realistic Players.
Bail out if your plane is damaged and going down! SAVE YOUR VIRTUAL PILOT FROM THE GRISLY HORRIFING DEATH OF PERMANENTLY BEING MELDED WITH VIRTUAL STEEL AND ALUMINUM!
The fact is the game (more often than not) will count you being shot down as a crash instead of a kill!
Chameleonlord
When I bail out when my plane is damaged, the last guy who shot me gets a freebee kill unless he was killed first.
Jihad_Joe
08-09-2011, 12:54 PM
So I just bought this game and was wondering if anyone still plays.. I see from the forums that it has a poor match making. If anyone still plays I would love to try this out online. Can either send me a message or add me. My GT is legion82. Thanks
Try to join between 8pm-11pm EST. You will be able to dogfight with the greatest aces on line like, agator, coordinator, ruffmonk, adn_py and maestro. Be careful when chasing maestro though. He has string3 as wingman ALWAYS. They cover each other ass everytime. You will find also players who are poor losers. They email you nasty words when you beat the hell out of them. Just enjoy the game.;)
Robotic Pope
08-09-2011, 05:37 PM
When I bail out when my plane is damaged, the last guy who shot me gets a freebee kill unless he was killed first.
Doesn't work like that on xbox unfortunatly. If you want to bail out to give someone the kill, you have to make sure they have inflicted damage within the last couple of seconds of you bailing, otherwise you will be crashed and the enemy player will be pissed off with you for denying him a kill.
MATTXYO
08-09-2011, 11:42 PM
Hi all, new to BOP and looking foward to many hours of online play with you all. I live in manchester UK and play most nights from 22.30.
My love of aircraft came from many airshows from my younger years, in my teens i joined the ATC 2468 SQN and had the joy of learning to fly a small 2 seater aircraft called the Chipmunk. I would love to fly again but i guess flight sims will have to do for now.:o
bobbysocks
08-10-2011, 12:30 AM
welcome MATTXYO, what system are you using? there are a lot of players over there in both. look through this thread to find them and add them, if you just look for games it is much more difficult without "friends".
oh....if you like the chipmunk and still wish to fly cheaply. check this out for starters.
http://www.globalplanesearch.com/uk/experimental/piston/single/rans/
Rans are nice. i dont know what the ultralight or experimental regs are over there but it might be worth checking out.
CrashLanding
08-10-2011, 09:55 AM
Rookie pilot checking in.
I play on Xbox 360, gamertag BradC34, in mountain time zone (GMT -7). I play pretty randomly as Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and NCAA 12 have been consuming my gaming time lately and Battlefield 3 is not too far off. I might play during the day, but rarely am I ever locked in before midnight. I've had the game for a couple months and am almost finished with all the single player missions using arcade. I'd like to get to the point where I can be good with realistic, but I'd like to wrap the game up first.
I'm a fan of pretty much all of the American craft + the Spitfire. Always loved the P-51, P-38, and F4U growing up -- hoping the latter two make an appearance in Birds of Steel (yes... I know it's not an IL-2/1C branded game, but I expect it to be very similar since it's still Gaijin).
Cut my teeth as a youngster on MS Flight Sim 2000 and Warbirds. Only recently returned to the flight sim scene thanks in large part to Birds of Prey, the best console flight sim I've played yet. Gave up on PC gaming a few years ago.
Really just looking for some opponents and/or wingmates for online. Would really like to unlock the B-17. If you add me as a friend, please say in the request that you're from here. I tend to ignore random friend requests.
ETA: While I'm here, can anyone suggest a decent flight stick for the 360? I owned Hawx 2 briefly and considered finding one, but all the reviews out there said every flight stick on the market was hit or miss (mostly miss). I'm content with the controller, though the left stick is starting to go out in my one good one. Might just need to get a new controller anyway.
MATTXYO
08-11-2011, 12:36 AM
[QUOTE=bobbysocks;322002]welcome MATTXYO, what system are you using? there are a lot of players over there in both. look through this thread to find them and add them, if you just look for games it is much more difficult without "friends".
I play on xbox 360, anybody who would like to add me please do followed with a message that you are from this forum as I rarely accept random requests. Thanks for the previous link also bobbysocks much appreciated, although with work and a young family I rarely have the time or money for major hobbies, never mind though eh..:)
4north1side2
08-11-2011, 05:43 PM
My xbox gametag is the base gawd. Please add me for a game. I'm on EST time.
dations9
08-14-2011, 05:06 AM
Hi newbie to the forum :) Although I've been playing bop for a while (singleplayer only)
wanted to start playing online so joined the ranks of the forum. My PSN is dations9, i play most weekend nights and Thursdays EST but am on ps3 quite a bit. Feel free to add me just please tell me you are from the forums,
Looking forward to fly with you dations9
Praetor_354
08-14-2011, 05:12 AM
Howdy all!
I've had the game for a bit over a month and just now found the forum. I play on the PS3 between the hours of 2200-0400.
I've been a WW2 aircraft buff since I was a kid and as such, played "Aces of the Pacific" and "Aces over Europe" both on PC. My favorite period aircraft are the Spitfire, Tempest, P-38, and F4U.
I also served in the Marine Corps with the 2nd MAW @ MCAS New River. Got out in 2004, joined a Fire Dept.
Mattytaipan
08-15-2011, 09:58 AM
Hi all this is a great game I play on the ps3 my psn is mattytaipan I am from Norfolk England. I am still green playing online most of the time I end up with a flying colander but still enjoy the game.
McQ59
08-15-2011, 01:36 PM
Brilliant gents. Welcome! Think I met you last night in a cpl of missions. You'll get the hang of it. No worries. Add me if you like. I'm on once in a while, mostly sim - but do the realistic on occations.
dations9
08-15-2011, 02:09 PM
Is your psn McQ59? just want to check
McQ59
08-16-2011, 09:32 AM
That's correct. Added you last night. Welcome :)
ArkRoyal
08-16-2011, 07:30 PM
Hi everyone!
Just wanted to check-in. I'm new to PS3 so I haven't even set up a psn account, just starting to get familiar with il2. I used to play it on PC so i'm really excited to have it on PS3.
Hope to see some of you online (soon enough) :)
Hicks-81
08-16-2011, 08:20 PM
I'm glad to see so many new pilots. Welcome guys
johnwells69
08-17-2011, 10:38 AM
Hello to everyone Ive just started playing on line, but I have been playing Birds Of Prey since it came out on PS3. I have liked W11 aircraft for a long time, when my dad introduced me to them via films, being taken to the RAF,Battle Of Britain museums hendon and RAF Duxford. I have done a couple of hours on Chipmunks when i was in the Air Training Corps, a long time ago now. Favourite aircraft mostly W11 fighters, bombers, do like early jets from 50s, 60s and some modern types to. I have play several flying games mostly ace combat for ps2, on of the first was Project Stealth Fighter for com 64, which was fun for its time. I do love this game though with its good story and aircraft. Can anyone tell me where to get the P47 that ive see when im online? Thanks very much johnwells69
McQ59
08-17-2011, 11:01 AM
Wellcome johnwells. The P47 is a download. You'll find it in the psn-store for about $10. It comes with a good bunch of missions. Have fun!
johnwells69
08-18-2011, 01:34 PM
Thanks very much, I wasnt sure where you got it from. I just thought that it was the same game when I was in PSN. Thanks will down load tommorrow.
B9Scrambler
08-20-2011, 08:32 PM
Hello all,
Have had the game since it came out, but just got around to playing it (I know I know...).
So far it's awesome. Tried hopping online for a quick match after playing the first two campaign missions...like shooting fish in a barrel...I was the fish. Won't do that again :D
Sounds like custom games are the way to go from what I've been reading on here. Anyone want to add me my gamertag is B9Liberator. Looking to improve my skills and have some solid dogfights eventually!
**Oh yeah, I'm in Canada, will usually be on between 1100-1530 and again after 0100 EST to whenever**
Yadekul
09-02-2011, 06:15 AM
G'day people,
Picked this game up a couple of weeks ago and have enjoyed the single player campaign a lot.
Am keen to try some multiplayer now if anyone would like to try some target practice on a total n00b ;)
I'm on the PSN, usually around the weekend. psnid = yadekul
Cheers
RGR22
09-03-2011, 08:55 PM
New pilot reporting
Hey everyone! Im not so new to this game, been playing for a year but lately Ive been getting the "server not available" message so I quit playing online. Anyway I play on the xbox 360, Im in central time and my favorite plane is definitley the Spitfire, that one is just a beauty and I fell in love with it from the very first time I saw it. My dad was a pilot for Pan Am back in the day so airplanes have been in my life since I was born.
Heres my gamertag: rgr22666, someone please add me because Im dying to play online again, its so different than the campaigns lol.
bobbysocks
09-06-2011, 12:13 AM
hello rgr22. welcome. you will get that message when there are no open games at the moment. that doesnt mean the server is down or no one is playing. you can add me Bobbysockser and go back through this thread and add the other xboxers.
Cinder
09-06-2011, 06:42 PM
Hello fellow pilots.
I have been reading posts on this forum for some time now and figured it was time to join. I am addicted to BoP and have completed all the missions in single player arcade mode. I have tried realistic and sim modes and although I was able to adapt to the changes and concider myself an average pilot in those modes I, being a warbird junky prefer to see the aircraft in flight and can not enjoy cockpit view.
I like many pilots here started online battles in arcade mode with great enthusiasm only to get very frustrated by being shot down 20/1. I play this game to have fun and see warbirds in action.
After a short time you learn the pilots at your own skill level and the ones far above. I admire the "Aces" out there and one day hope to aquire their skill level but find my self dropping out of matches in the lobby after finding out who is in the match. I am not trying to insult or anger anyone i'm mearly trying to play with pilots my own skill level so everyone has fun. Occasionally I will quit a match after the start for a few reasons. 1st being if the match is extreamly unbalanced. 2nd being players using cheap tactics eg. bombing and crashing into targets 20 times in a row in Strike mode or crashing onto your aircraft because they cant shoot you down in dogfight.
After some time as my skill level became higher I noticed players dropping out of matches that i'm in and I understand why. I have been there.
For the record if I drop out of a match with any of you its not ment as an insult please do not be offended.
Hope to see you in the sky some day.
pkillaquinn
09-06-2011, 07:46 PM
hello!
Im pkillaquinn on xbox! im relitively new to the game, but im alright at flying. i really want to unlock the B-17 so if you want to get a lobby going and try to unlock it PM me. I also like freeflights and you can do the same an PM me if you want to get a server going. im usually on on weekends at any time really,so just PM me if anyone wants to play (as if i havent said that enough)
bobbysocks
09-06-2011, 07:53 PM
hello pkillaquinn, you are better off going through this thread and adding the xbox players who posted here. that way you can see if there are active games and can jump into one. several of the guys like freeflights and many here have boosted to get the planes they want. i'd tell you to add me but i rarely get on during the weekends.
Gilly
09-07-2011, 12:11 PM
Hello to everyone Ive just started playing on line, but I have been playing Birds Of Prey since it came out on PS3. I have liked W11 aircraft for a long time, when my dad introduced me to them via films, being taken to the RAF,Battle Of Britain museums hendon and RAF Duxford. I have done a couple of hours on Chipmunks when i was in the Air Training Corps, a long time ago now. Favourite aircraft mostly W11 fighters, bombers, do like early jets from 50s, 60s and some modern types to. I have play several flying games mostly ace combat for ps2, on of the first was Project Stealth Fighter for com 64, which was fun for its time. I do love this game though with its good story and aircraft. Can anyone tell me where to get the P47 that ive see when im online? Thanks very much johnwells69
Great to see you online last night John. I expect a little overwhelming as all the other guys in there were seasoned pro's. Only advice I'll offer is that the I16's bombs arent particularly suited to the targets in strike- you'd be better off landing and hitting the bunkers with the nearest stick than throw the beanbags that it carrys!! It also won't count towards unlocking the B17 either as fighters with bombs (and the IL2 for that matter) are not counted as 'bombers'.
Rambo Rich 360
09-09-2011, 06:02 PM
Hello fellow pilots.
I have been reading posts on this forum for some time now and figured it was time to join. I am addicted to BoP and have completed all the missions in single player arcade mode. I have tried realistic and sim modes and although I was able to adapt to the changes and concider myself an average pilot in those modes I, being a warbird junky prefer to see the aircraft in flight and can not enjoy cockpit view.
I like many pilots here started online battles in arcade mode with great enthusiasm only to get very frustrated by being shot down 20/1. I play this game to have fun and see warbirds in action.
After a short time you learn the pilots at your own skill level and the ones far above. I admire the "Aces" out there and one day hope to aquire their skill level but find my self dropping out of matches in the lobby after finding out who is in the match. I am not trying to insult or anger anyone i'm mearly trying to play with pilots my own skill level so everyone has fun. Occasionally I will quit a match after the start for a few reasons. 1st being if the match is extreamly unbalanced. 2nd being players using cheap tactics eg. bombing and crashing into targets 20 times in a row in Strike mode or crashing onto your aircraft because they cant shoot you down in dogfight.
After some time as my skill level became higher I noticed players dropping out of matches that i'm in and I understand why. I have been there.
For the record if I drop out of a match with any of you its not ment as an insult please do not be offended.
Hope to see you in the sky some day.
Don't know if you're on xbox or PS3, but you're certainly not going to gain any friends by dropping out of games. Very poor gamesmanship in my opinion and I know many players that will avoid playing with you if you get a reputation of quitting in the middle of the game.
I would suggest sticking it out and completing the game when playing a multi-player game just as common decency and sportsmanship.
Many times in multiplayer, the lobby will hold off and wait for the teams to be even (Capture Airfield, Team Battle and Strike) and for you to quit in the middle of the match makes things uneven and will piss people off.
U2RATTLEHUM
09-10-2011, 02:53 AM
Cinder, I would have to agree with Rambo Rick 360. I'm on PS3 and quitting is not how to encourage other players and grow the game. I have avoided a room because of a persons rep. that said, lead by example and learn to enjoy the game again. Become a knight in the sky.
Su-47
09-10-2011, 11:56 PM
Hey i am wondering if i should buy this game. I have played the beta on xbox countless times and love the gameplay. But i cant help to wonder how the multiplayer is doing and if i were to get on multiplayer would i be in such a disadvantage due to the fact you guys have had it for years? can you guys let me know how long it takes to find a game, and if the player base is reliable.
Thx.
bobbysocks
09-11-2011, 05:28 PM
no brainer...buy it. you can get it pretty cheap these days. the online play varies. it will get crowded the games are usually pretty good and there are some great people in the virtual skies. go back through this thread to get players names to add to yoru firends list for your time zone. this will get you all wound up for the "sequel" ( sort of ) Birds of Steel which is due out first Qtr 2012. then you will really see some game play. best to have your feet wet now and know the basics before hand. online play is very different from single player. so yeah...fork out the cash. its worth it.
Su-47
09-13-2011, 03:51 AM
Regarding servers on 360, i can not find a game even through i have tried and tried. I have ace combat 6 so i tought if the game is in session i might not beable to join, but it seemed as if there were no more games. I have no clue if its becuase i can only play arcade online or who knows.
If there are private games, send me a message on War Paint 67.(my gamer tag). I really want to see how fast i can die in your sights.
bobbysocks
09-13-2011, 05:40 PM
so i take it you bought the game? what time zone are you in? you will get the a goofy server message that means that there are no open games....hitting one is pretty tough like i said. add people and you will see if they are online and if they are playing. within a few days you will have a truckload of contacts. there are nights were there is no one on it seems. as for arcade...most of the games you will find are in realistic...so go through the training missions to unlock real...i think that is how its done...been so long. add me Bobbysockser...i am EST and may be on 11ish tonight...if not it wont be until next week. we'll fly around and get you used to the controls and settings...its a lot easier if you have a mic.
Rambo Rich 360
09-13-2011, 08:21 PM
SU-47 - Exactly what Bobby said. You'll need to add people that fly the game regularly to your friends list is your best bet to get into games. Otherwise, you'll get that goofy 'no servers found' error. There may be tons of people on, but you're not able to 'see' them online.
You can add me if you'd like, I think I have one more slot available. Also, if you look into my gamer profile, 99% of the friends I have on there play birds.
Rich
Su-47
09-13-2011, 10:53 PM
Ok, thanks guys.
I live in the southwest mountain time zone. I am a minor, but i stay up pretty late around 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. respectively.
pocatellodave
09-22-2011, 02:54 PM
I'm an old hand at flight sims,and I don't think I missed trying them all at one time or another.I always fly iL 2 when I get burned out with Aces High.
So it cost to play online?If I wanted that,I would go back to AH.
This is a fun sim,as it adds a different flight model and gunnery.I think it makes a better pilot out of one.
Gilly
09-22-2011, 03:51 PM
So it cost to play online?
No it doesn't, PSN multiplayer is free! It's often a case of perusing the different game lobby's to locate a game as it doesn't show ones currently in progress.
I do believe the XBoxers have to pay though.
RGR22
09-23-2011, 07:40 PM
Yeah xboxers have to pay but you just pay once and get to play a whole year depending on your subscription and after 12 months you have to pay again but hey, its worth it, not only do you get to play but you also get to meet lots of people around the world (and shoot them down from the sky hehe)
This is a great game to play online, its a lot different than the single player. I thought I was good but then I joined online and I keep getting shot down by the guys I usually fly with haha! but its awesome, you learn a lot...specially to watch your 6 ALL THE TIME
Xbox GT: rgr22666 (ill change my gamer tag soon)
just_another_man
09-27-2011, 03:24 AM
Hey there.
gameking30 is my gamertag on xbox live. Love the game, but never been able to play online despite owning the game for damn near 6 months. I'm in the eastern time zone. I'd love to start playing with some people online and unlock the b-17 sometime.
Cheers!
bobbysocks
09-27-2011, 08:24 PM
i am EST too. add me to your friends list Bobbysockser. i usually play after 1100 sun thru wed but havent been on for awhile. i may be on tonight if i can clear some things up but should be on starting next week...but add rambo rich and some of the others you see on this thread.
Rambo Rich 360
09-27-2011, 10:07 PM
gameking30, send me a friends request and i'll get you into some games when I see you online.
:cool:
ATX Bladez x
09-28-2011, 03:21 AM
Yawl should definitely hit me up when you are on. Love playing you guys.
Robotic Pope
09-29-2011, 08:54 PM
Yawl should definitely hit me up when you are on. Love playing you guys.
Bladez (and others), are you interested in entering the sim 2v2 tourny? Put a post in the thread if you are :)
Nargbert
10-01-2011, 11:03 PM
Hi,
I just got the game for xbox 360. Am in the mountain time zone with the user name Nargbert. I have played some WWIIonline... still trying to get used to the sim mode here because my situation awareness is horrible when I don't have little circles with red and blue around those who are near by! Otherwise... I wasn't that great of a flier there so looking to do a little learning against AI... and some real folks! Thanks!
Nargbert
bobbysocks
10-03-2011, 03:57 AM
welcome nargbert. scrool through this thread to get names to add to your friends list. things ought to be picking up here with the release of the new game going to happen in Q2 2012. you can add me Bobbysockser.
sergius186d
10-03-2011, 09:30 PM
Hi there,
I'm a French Canadian engineer (nobody's perfect), I play on the Xbox 360 and I am in the Eastern Time Zone GMT -05:00
I usually fly the La5FN
I only play Sim
See U up there :)
bobbysocks
10-04-2011, 12:45 AM
welcome sergius186d
i am also EST and on usually sun thru wed after 11 pm. add me GT Bobbysockser. i like sim but we usually end up playing more real. the more sim players the better...beaver company who lives on the other side of your country loves sim as well several others in this thread. see you soon.
sergius186d
10-04-2011, 06:45 PM
welcome sergius186d
i am also EST and on usually sun thru wed after 11 pm. add me GT Bobbysockser. i like sim but we usually end up playing more real. the more sim players the better...beaver company who lives on the other side of your country loves sim as well several others in this thread. see you soon.
Thanks !!!
There's a good chance we try to shot down each other sooner or later :cool:
See U :)
Robotic Pope
10-04-2011, 06:56 PM
Thanks !!!
There's a good chance we try to shot down each other sooner or later :cool:
See U :)
Haha It feels weird welcoming you Sergius, when you've been part of our xbox Il-2 community since practicly since the game released. Just never on the forum. Welcome finaly :D
sergius186d
10-04-2011, 07:03 PM
Haha It feels weird welcoming you Sergius, when you've been part of our xbox Il-2 community since practicly since the game released. Just never on the forum. Welcome finaly :D
I definitely will check the forum on a regular basis from now on :)
Pappone5
10-22-2011, 01:26 AM
Hi I'm pappone5. I play on xbox and play realistic mode. I'm in Central time. I need more people to play online with so you can send me a request. :) thanks bobbysocks for telling me about this site.
bobbysocks
10-22-2011, 06:29 AM
hey pappone...glad you made it here brother. probably see you sun night or so....
Pappone5
10-22-2011, 01:18 PM
Ok you played with my older brother and he's on more than me because I have school but I'll see you soon.
quptj7196lasjdf
10-24-2011, 02:38 AM
A relatively new flyer in the virtual skies of anachronous encounters, I fly a PS3 during the daytime (Grenwich Mean Time) mostly, under the PSN ID of MeanElf.
I've yet to complete the game to my satisfaction, though all campaigns and missions are done, except the irritation of 'Downtown Berlin', which I just can't seem to nail. I'm sure I will one day though. I'm also starting in on the campaigns again at Realistic and Simulator levels too - which is proving somewhat interesting
http://www.makemoneymakemoney.net/huang4.jpg
http://www.makemoneymakemoney.net/huang2.jpg
http://www.makemoneymakemoney.net/huang3.jpg
V1 cut
10-26-2011, 10:18 AM
hi all
I am new to the xbox and always wanted to try this game out. I am brand new to console gaming and find the controller pretty impossible in Sim mode, but i am getting used to it and will play in realistic mode. It is sad my PC's flight sticks don't work on the xbox, it is hard to attain situational awareness with out my flight stick. I have flown sims on the computer from Falcon 4 to skyfighters 1945 on the mac.
I am gone for 3 and 4 days at a time for work but then home for about the same so I come and go alot.
I look forward to some online fun, I am more into co-op than ffa.
so
xbox
eastern time zone daylight hours
XBL : V1cutz
Cheers
Los Rhysos
10-27-2011, 11:29 AM
Hey all!
Firstly I just want to declare how much I love this game. In fact, it was the primary reason I purchased a 'next gen' console (haven't owned one since the PS1!). I have been into WW2 aircraft since I was a kid, so this game just appeals to my interests perfectly :grin:
I live in the UK so my time zone is GMT and I usually play in the evenings (18:00 - 00:00) whenever I get chance. However, Mondays and Wednesdays are definitely the best days to catch me online.
My gamertag is: Los Rhysos and prefer playing in realistic mode, but am also happy with arcade battles if there is a game on. Sim is too hardcore for me at the moment, but will get there eventually ;)
Los Rhysos
10-27-2011, 12:47 PM
Hi all, new to BOP and looking foward to many hours of online play with you all. I live in manchester UK and play most nights from 22.30.
My love of aircraft came from many airshows from my younger years, in my teens i joined the ATC 2468 SQN and had the joy of learning to fly a small 2 seater aircraft called the Chipmunk. I would love to fly again but i guess flight sims will have to do for now.:o
Ha ha, snap! I also flew the Chipmunk years back when I was in the ATC (1003 SQN) :grin: I seem to remember that the engine had a cartridge start system. It was like firing a shotgun round into the engine to get the prop to turn over. Bet you don't see many of these in operation anymore!
bobbysocks
10-27-2011, 04:55 PM
welcome v1 cut and los rhysos. v1 if you ever get on late at night look me up there have been some lively games aftre 11 lately. but for both of you...the time you are on you should find a bunch of the guys from the uk on then. hit up robotic pope and the others and you will have some very pleasant games. enjoy.
GT Bobbysockser
cb1221
10-30-2011, 12:50 AM
Hi everyone, I found this game at my local Gamestop for $10.00 and thought it would be well worth it considering my love for flight sims. So far I'm in LOVE with it. It's above and beyond Ace Combat. I have quite a bit of PC flight sim experience.
Lock On: Modern Air Combat
Flight Simulator 2004
Combat Flight Simulator
Aces High II
I'm still getting used to playing a sim style game with a console controller but I'm getting there. I play on Xbox 360 and I'm in the Eastern time zone. I'm online usually late at night/very early morning so I'm sure I'll be on around the same time as the Brit guys. Unfortunately every time I try and play online there are no games :( does no one play anymore? If anyone would like to play my gamertag is pwncakes rool.
Psychoabaddon
10-30-2011, 02:27 AM
Privet, the names Abaddon but my friends call me Abaddon And i am new to this forum but not new to the game, i had it for 1 and a half days so im pretty pro. Im looking for players to shoot around with the GT is PsychoAbaddon hope to see ya on, ps im playing under the name passiondancer69 until i get mem back tomorrow
bobbysocks
10-30-2011, 03:54 PM
welcome to the forum cb1221 and psychoabaddon. read through this thread and add people in your time zone or that play when you are online. you should get some decent games. cb i will be on tonight after 11 if you fancy some sim or real games. my GT is Bobbysockser. psycho...you are more than welcome then as well but since you didnt post your time zone of time of day you play i didnt know if you would be on. there is a wealth of info in this forum. if you have a question do a search...most likely the topic has been covered. if not then feel free to ask.
cb1221
10-30-2011, 05:51 PM
Bobbysocks are you referring to 11pm Eastern? My wife is working over night so I'll more than likely be on all night tonight.
bobbysocks
10-30-2011, 07:13 PM
yep that is when i am talking. hopefully more of the regular guys will show up as well.
cb1221
10-30-2011, 11:00 PM
Sounds good to me! I'll definitely be on. I'll send a friend request.
Tammy1949
11-07-2011, 02:19 AM
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Okey so im a new pilot to the PS3 Birds of Prey game. I havent figured out yet how to get to the online play. Ive beaten arcade mode and have been trying to develop my skills on realistic before i go for sim. Found my love for WWII aircraft from my dad and uncle. Both were in the USAF and use to compete on model building. Some of the models can be seen at March Air Force Base air museum. Favorite aircraft was the P-38 "Forked Tailed Devil" Lightning. shame there arnt more in the game..
http://www.mboxmusic.info/jh2.jpg
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McQ59
11-07-2011, 07:58 AM
You're most welcome Tammy. BoP is a thrill online.
The P-38 will be flying in "Birds of Steel" wich is scheduled Q1 2012. Lot's of guys looking forward to the encounter in the Pacific! :)
olife
11-08-2011, 09:02 PM
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Okey so im a new pilot to the PS3 Birds of Prey game. I havent figured out yet how to get to the online play. Ive beaten arcade mode and have been trying to develop my skills on realistic before i go for sim. Found my love for WWII aircraft from my dad and uncle. Both were in the USAF and use to compete on model building. Some of the models can be seen at March Air Force Base air museum. Favorite aircraft was the P-38 "Forked Tailed Devil" Lightning. shame there arnt more in the game..
http://www.mboxmusic.info/jh2.jpg
http://www.mboxmusic.info/2.jpg
welcome here Tammy1949!!!
zl2bmh
11-15-2011, 06:36 AM
Hello All.
My name is zl2bmh (jim actually) and I live in New Zealand. I have got IL2 Sturmovik 1946, which I really enjoy, even with my aged eyes, and would like to know when Birds of prey was released.
Regards,
zl2bmh.
tha3soa4Eew
11-15-2011, 07:26 AM
Okey so im a new pilot to the PS3 Birds of Prey game. I havent figured out yet how to get to the online play. Ive beaten arcade mode and have been trying to develop my skills on realistic before i go for sim. Found my love for WWII aircraft from my dad and uncle. Both were in the USAF and use to compete on model building. Some of the models can be seen at March Air Force Base air museum. Favorite aircraft was the P-38 "Forked Tailed Devil" Lightning. shame there arnt more in the game.. http://www.bingertoday.info/huang4.jpg
http://www.bingertoday.info/huang3.jpg
bobbysocks
11-15-2011, 05:19 PM
welcome to the forum zl2bmh and tha3soa4Eew.
zl2bmh, birds of prey has been out for about 2 years now. it is a PS3 and Xbox so it isnt as complicated nor as intricate as the PC games like CoD or 1946. which system are you using and when are you on?
tha3soa4Eew, there are a ton of good PS3 guys here who will help you get your feet wet. go back through this thread to find the ones you can add to your friends list who are on the same times as you. I wouldnt wait too long before getting online. if the PS3 is like Xbox...you will find online play different than single player. so might as well jump in and start taking your lumps sooner. you will find most of the games will be in real and sim. but the guys will show you the tricks...
Bacadcaba
11-21-2011, 07:50 PM
hey im new and i cant find any body online i play on realistic and have no clue where everbody who plays online is i have it for the xbox 360 and im pacific time
bobbysocks
11-21-2011, 08:40 PM
welcome bacadcaba, if you try to simply join a game its pretty much hit and miss....mostly miss. you will get a funky message about the servers, etc, etc.. this only means there arent any open games at that moment...it doesnt mean people arent playing. go back through this thread and get the names of the xbox players in your area or who are on whne you are and add them to your firends list. THAT is the best way for find games. you can add me GT: Bobbysockser. i am usually on late night if i get on...9 to ??? your time. in the meanwhile check out the rest of the forum....there is a lot of info here.
nilling
12-02-2011, 11:24 AM
Hi all, played the PC version for a bit before buying the PS3 version. Went straight online and got downed by a bomber :( haha. Lots to learn but i do love WWII flight sims :)
McQ59
12-02-2011, 12:05 PM
Welcome nilling. Happy to see you were given the rookies welcome online ;-)
Regardles of which mode you play; Have fun!
Wutang85
12-03-2011, 02:17 PM
Hey everyone. I just bought this game yesterday and wanted to introduce myself to all of you. I play on the xbox 360, so I"ll check back here everyday to see if anyone is setting up any online matches.
I've been wanting to buy this game for a while now. Tried the demo a few months ago and liked it but it wasn't enough to push me to buy for some reason.
Then again yesterday I made myself try it again and I'm so thankful I did that.
I'm only about 5 missions in on the campaign, think I just beat all the first set of british missions.
I do however have a few questions. I will make a seperate post for that in a minute though as this is only for intros.
Looking forward to hopefully getting a few online matches in sometime in 2011 lol...
bobbysocks
12-04-2011, 04:34 PM
welcome wutang85,
i see you got the answer to a your questions in the other thread. as for games...you are best adding xboxers from this thread. they are willing to invite you into their games and help you out. that is the best way...see who is on and your list will grow with each game. most of the games you will find are in real and then some sim. what time zone are you in and what time(s) of day do you play? i am EST and am usually on after 11 sundays through weds. GT Bobbysockser....good luck
Wutang85
12-04-2011, 07:28 PM
Est. random times throughout the day but mainly anytime after 8pm on any night really.
Yea I"ll add a few GT from here and see if anyone is on later on tonight. but yea anyone can add me as I'll be able to play pretty much any day after 8pm.
Rambo Rich 360
12-05-2011, 06:30 PM
Est. random times throughout the day but mainly anytime after 8pm on any night really.
Yea I"ll add a few GT from here and see if anyone is on later on tonight. but yea anyone can add me as I'll be able to play pretty much any day after 8pm.
What is your xbox gamertag and what is your timezone? Pacific, Eastern?
69Yanks
12-05-2011, 08:53 PM
old Red Baron 2D and 3D player, CFS2 and 3, IL2, Over Flanders Field, all on PC and always shot down on line by the pros but it was fun exspecially when knowing you are going against others across the globe. Here is my PS3 name Y-Knee-Dad for the friend setup. 54 yrs. young.
Wutang85
12-06-2011, 12:10 AM
What is your xbox gamertag and what is your timezone? Pacific, Eastern?
Wutang85 = GT ..EST ( East time zone ). I'll be on in a bit actually if anybody wants to play.
Found a 2v2 team battle earlier and it was awesome. Only got one kill but I had a blast.
dennisvader
12-11-2011, 09:01 PM
Greetings!
I am dennis and i play il2 on the xbox.
I have always wanted to be a pilot in the RAF as my 3rd cousin, FLT. Peter clayton was one of the most highly decorated fliers in the RAF which has always inspired me to be a pilot. Most of the books on my bookshelves are about flight and i either play realistic ie spits vs hienkles rather than random planes vs random planes.
3000+ hours on FSX
500+ hours on BoP
150 Hours real flying (i have flying lessons)
3 years worth in the air cadets
1st Fighter squadron in my clan. Usually fly spits and the odd hurricane here and there.
Hope to see you in the sky
Dennisvader
turkbiggums61
12-12-2011, 02:13 PM
Well I've known about this forum for a little bit now,anyways here goes. My XBox screen name is turkbiggums61, I play on Eastern time.Im on anywhere from 10 p.m. to 1a.m. This is kinda funny cause I know most af the people here,anyways later.
bobbysocks
12-12-2011, 05:05 PM
well, glad to see you finally found the place turk...welcome. and dennis i recognize your tag as well. take a look around...there are a bunch of things to read and view. see you in the skies soon.
dennisvader
12-12-2011, 09:20 PM
well, glad to see you finally found the place turk...welcome. and dennis i recognize your tag as well. take a look around...there are a bunch of things to read and view. see you in the skies soon.
Yeah i remember you bobbysocks and i also remember being in the game when you came up with the custom racing game mode! any news on that?
bobbysocks
12-13-2011, 12:43 AM
certainly...check out the thread...thats why i havent been online recently. been flying all over the maps scouting sites and fields.
http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=27875
TheTwilightZone
12-15-2011, 12:16 AM
Hi all; new to the site and wanted to introduce myself. New to il2 just started a couple of weeks ago. curently on tutorial at realistic tryn to go to sim. having a blast so far. on ps3 and using a saitek ps4ou. from Alexandria Va E.S.T. i know i started late for il2 but really love it. will try online after i get a bit better. looking foward to the new game comming nxt year. anyway great site.
dations9
12-18-2011, 04:43 PM
welcome, I'm pretty new here too just started in the summer.
Since bf3 and skyrim came out i haven't been playing IL2 very much, more just FSX
Feel free to add me dations9 on psn
jpcamden
12-22-2011, 07:10 PM
Hey guys, new guy here. Name's Jason. I'm at work right now but I just bought the game and I wanna play tonight. I have it on the 360. My gamertag is Tyrannical Duck.
So... a little about myself. I'm from South Carolina. I'm 26. I've always been fascinated by the military and planes and anything fast really. I think its crazy what the pilots had to do back then. its just incredibly inspiring. Anyway add me if y'all want to play sometime. I've only played the demo so far but I'm an ace on arcade! haha
bobbysocks
12-23-2011, 03:42 AM
welcome jpcamden, think you are going to have to run through the tutorials first. then go through this thread and add some of the xbox players in your region. you will have limits planess until your do the campaigns and single missions. there are threads there to tell you the unlocks and what is needed....also how to adjust the sensitivities for each plane. my gt is Bobbysockser
jpcamden
12-23-2011, 11:45 AM
Ill have to add you when I'm home again. I did the necessary tutorials last night then jumped into a game. I only had 3 options for planes so I chose the hurricane and did ok. I won my first game with two kills haha. There was only 3 of us though. But what an adrenaline rush shooting down someone in an obviously better plane.
Robotic Pope
12-23-2011, 06:24 PM
Ill have to add you when I'm home again. I did the necessary tutorials last night then jumped into a game. I only had 3 options for planes so I chose the hurricane and did ok. I won my first game with two kills haha. There was only 3 of us though. But what an adrenaline rush shooting down someone in an obviously better plane.
Congrats. One quickly learns never to underestimate the Hurricane! ;)
jpcamden
12-23-2011, 07:23 PM
I tried to add you, Pope but your friends list is full.
ncmx5
12-23-2011, 08:38 PM
I really want to play this game online.... my gamertag is ncmx5
just send me a friend request... thanks.
oh yeah im in the us. central time
Fr12nk
12-25-2011, 11:01 PM
ive beaten the game and im wondering how i can get more planes, is it by playing online? and also how many planes are there?
Fr12nk
12-25-2011, 11:11 PM
just heard about this forum but been playing awhile, also need some more friends, my gt: Frank1236
bobbysocks
12-26-2011, 04:43 PM
welcome fr12nk, everything you want to know is here in this forum...just first look at the stickies. most of the real important facts are there....if not then do a few searches. as for planes and unlocks....
http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=13167
as for finding flyers to play with....go through this thread ( new pilots report here) and add those in your time zone or time that you specifically play.
Flight Leader
12-27-2011, 01:25 AM
I'm a fresh noob to this game and need a quick overview as to how the online multiplayer works. However, before I get my hopes up, how many people still play online on the xbox version and from what times?
Flight Leader
12-27-2011, 01:28 AM
I can be online anytime from 8am- 9pm central time. But mostly limitied to 5-9pm central time. I'm hoping there are others ho get on then?
Flight Leader
12-27-2011, 01:30 AM
Meant who not ho
Robotic Pope
12-27-2011, 03:28 PM
Meant who not ho
You can edit and add to your previous posts don't forget. It takes away the need to double post.
bobbysocks
12-28-2011, 09:53 PM
Welcome Flight Leader,
most of the questions you have are answered in some of the threads on this forum. to start i would read through this thread to get contacts and basic info... some of the posts here lead to more indepth answers as to unlocks, how to adjust sensitivites, etc. if you are a good sport online you will find the guys from here are more than willing to give you a hand...
Batjac245
12-29-2011, 12:12 AM
Hi all, another new guy here. Just got the game and looking for players online.
Xbox gamer tag - Batjac245
USA - EST
thanks, Batjac
bobbysocks
12-29-2011, 06:02 AM
welcome Batjac245,
I am EST as well. check out this thread for contacts and info for online games. send me a friend request. GT Bobbysockser. you might be interested in knowing a new game is coming out by the same guys which promises to excellent. its forum is here:
http://forum.gaijinent.com/index.php?/forum/23-birds-of-steel/
any questions you have...do a quick search first...if that doesnt solve your problem...post it in a thread.
hope to see you in the air, son....
SafassThin
01-08-2012, 09:49 PM
Hi folks - I'm SafassThin, from Grenoble, France. I've been playing this game on the PS3 for 3 months now, and for 3 weeks online (mostly on realistic, but more and more on sim now)
I'm also trying to imitate Bobbysocks (somewhat) in organising games for PS3 online (first one should be next weekend, if there is interest). See the thread 'Ps3 online racing contest' for more info.
BTW, thanks to all the players I've met online for all the great games (and advice) - Epic,Diapherodes, Andy,Hauhau,Ken,Macina,Mig21,Kavor,Meistor,Olife,p iednoir (and many many others). See you all online soon!
frog saunders
01-11-2012, 07:11 PM
Hi guys.. Im frog saunders, I play on ps3. Im a birds of prey addict..lol. I play with/against some good guys like jubei, ruffmonk, sani, pinball and trev..just to name a few. Ive been playing for 18 months and ive picked up a few skills, I am happy to share what ive learned with anyone who asks. Hope to see you in the skies. Frog
McQ59
01-11-2012, 07:37 PM
Welcome to the forum frog :)
WildBoar44
01-11-2012, 07:45 PM
Hi folks - I'm SafassThin, from Grenoble, France. I've been playing this game on the PS3 for 3 months now, and for 3 weeks online (mostly on realistic, but more and more on sim now)
I'm also trying to imitate Bobbysocks (somewhat) in organising games for PS3 online (first one should be next weekend, if there is interest). See the thread 'Ps3 online racing contest' for more info.
BTW, thanks to all the players I've met online for all the great games (and advice) - Epic,Diapherodes, Andy,Hauhau,Ken,Macina,Mig21,Kavor,Meistor,Olife,p iednoir (and many many others). See you all online soon!
Bonjour mes amis français,! .......... Bienvenue sur le forum ..... bon de vous voir ici ..... si vous avez seulement été en ligne pendant 3 semaines, alors vous êtes un étudiant rapide et un grand coup! . Vous avez certainement et MIG donné ma Me109 une raclée quand nous avons rencontré! . A bientôt Ace.
Hello my french Buddy, !! .......... welcome to the forum.....good to see you here..... if you have only been online for 3 weeks then you are a quick learner and a great shot !!! . You and MIG have certainly given my Me109 a beating when we have met !! . See you soon Ace .
WildBoar44
01-11-2012, 07:55 PM
Hi guys.. Im frog saunders, I play on ps3. Im a birds of prey addict..lol. I play with/against some good guys like jubei, ruffmonk, sani, pinball and trev..just to name a few. Ive been playing for 18 months and ive picked up a few skills, I am happy to share what ive learned with anyone who asks. Hope to see you in the skies. Frog
" I have picked up a few skills"........ thats an HUGE understatement Ace !!!! :)
We dont meet that often in Arcade........but when we do....its Carnage.....never seen someone do that much damage in a Hurricane !!!
And i thought Ruffmonk and Sanibelfram were the terror twins....!! you do it Solo lol :-)
Welcome Ace .
frog saunders
01-11-2012, 10:18 PM
Thanks dude... I remember your name, so you must have been trouble..lmao.
mavrickandgoose
01-12-2012, 12:40 AM
I remember playing with you frog when you first started you have become a great player see you in the sky's
frog saunders
01-12-2012, 02:08 AM
Thanks mav
J Roddy 84
01-12-2012, 06:19 PM
Hey everybody, I have been playing Birds of prey since its release, and just now have tied opening up to the online play. I am almost always on looking for people to fly with, any difficulty and mode. My gamer tag is the same as my forum name. Hope to fly with you soon.
bobbysocks
01-12-2012, 10:07 PM
welcome J Roddy 84, check out all the other threads...there is a wealth of info here. what time zone are you in?
J Roddy 84
01-14-2012, 05:12 AM
welcome J Roddy 84, check out all the other threads...there is a wealth of info here. what time zone are you in?
I am in Central Mountain Time (U.S.)
SafassThin
01-14-2012, 11:03 AM
Bonjour mes amis français,! .......... Bienvenue sur le forum ..... bon de vous voir ici ..... si vous avez seulement été en ligne pendant 3 semaines, alors vous êtes un étudiant rapide et un grand coup! . Vous avez certainement et MIG donné ma Me109 une raclée quand nous avons rencontré! . A bientôt Ace.
Hello my french Buddy, !! .......... welcome to the forum.....good to see you here..... if you have only been online for 3 weeks then you are a quick learner and a great shot !!! . You and MIG have certainly given my Me109 a beating when we have met !! . See you soon Ace .
Thanks wildboar :)
Unfortunately we dont see you enough online (saw you yesterday evening, but not for long :( )
Cheers to all
Safass
The Kankle Bandit
01-30-2012, 09:19 PM
Hello everyone,
I play Il-2 on the xbox 360 and my gamertag is Thekanklebandit. I used to play this game everyday and have recently picked it back up and would love to get back into the online play. So I am new to this forum but this is the best idea ever for this game. Please send me your friend request or whichever way seems to be easier. Thank you so much.
The Kankle Bandit
01-30-2012, 09:21 PM
Hello everyone,
I play Il-2 on the xbox 360 and my gamertag is Thekanklebandit. I used to play this game everyday and have recently picked it back up and would love to get back into the online play. So I am new to this but this forum is the greatest idea for this game. Please send me your friend request or whichever way seems to be easier. Thank you so much.
The Kankle Bandit
01-30-2012, 09:32 PM
I apologize for the multiple posts, I was having browser and/or internet problems.
simson
02-29-2012, 05:25 PM
I have made a previous post but figured I would post again... I play the game on the X box 360 and hope to meet with you guys in the air very soon.. Eastern time zone.. My love for planes comes from my dad.. i remember him drawing me a picture of one when I was a very small kid.. He worked on P3's for 40 years at NAS Jax and will be missed greatly...
My favorite plane in RL is the P 47 Razorback.. Favorite plane in the game is yet to be decided but I have scored nicely on a friends PS3 with a lowley hurricane... I seem to have a hard time with the spitties though while in that thing lol... Havent figured out how to get the upper hand against a spitfire and it seems like everyone uses them now days...
Razorbacks rule !!! ;)
simson
02-29-2012, 05:40 PM
Hi pilots!
I play BoP on the PS3 and my favorite RL AND BoP plane is the И-16.
I don't play online ... yet!
C u in the skies
bobbysocks
02-29-2012, 10:07 PM
hello simson.... everybody is eagerly awaiting the new game coming out called birds of steel. here is the site for it. you will find a more active community there...
http://forum.gaijinent.com/index.php?/forum/3-game-forums/
bantha121
03-20-2012, 12:50 AM
my system is Xbox 360, my gamertag is bantha121212, and my time zone is Central Time (CST). My favorite aircraft would be a tie between the B-17 Flying Fortress, and her younger sister, the B-29 Superfortress. I am currently working on my (real-life) pilot's license, and I can't wait to get on multiplayer in BoP so that I can unlock the B-17
http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/web/080314-F-1234P-001.jpghttp://www.johnweeks.com/b29/pics/b29fifi03.jpg
Tchai123
05-24-2012, 08:48 AM
Hi,
I am a new pilot. pacific standard timezone. normally online 3pm-3am. I am into Il-2 cause it is an awesome game. Realistic difficulty.
plz add me : tchai123
Tchai123
05-24-2012, 08:54 AM
yeah you are right. for us new pilots: tchai123
Weeman12006
07-16-2012, 01:20 AM
Hey im new and i hae had this game for a long time and love it!!!! I really want to play online but it doesnt seem to find anygames at all. :( If anyone would like to play with me, add me on XBOX my GT: Weeman12006
Please anyone i would love to play this online, and every little game helps.
Thanks
stoney
08-12-2012, 09:40 PM
I'm new here. I found the site throgh Mission 4 Today. I fly IL2 most of the time, but I also like FS2004 Golden Wings 3 for it's 1920s-1930s type flying.
irishjg10
08-13-2012, 09:36 PM
I'm new here. I found the site throgh Mission 4 Today. I fly IL2 most of the time, but I also like FS2004 Golden Wings 3 for it's 1920s-1930s type flying.
Hiya Stoney. Most of the pilots have migrated to Gaigin's official forum for Birds Of Steel. Only a small number of BOP pilots remaining now sir. What game console are you using Stoney ?
XoV Blitzkrieg
08-16-2012, 10:51 PM
Hello fellow pilots, I have just joined the site and thought it right that I introduce myself and say hello. I play IL 2 on Xbox lots but can never find anyone else to play with :(
Just wondering if there were any online clans or groups I could hook up with to practice flying in a squadron as I'm always on my own.
Good to hear from anyone GT: XoV Blitzkrieg.
irishjg10
08-17-2012, 08:02 PM
Hello fellow pilots, I have just joined the site and thought it right that I introduce myself and say hello. I play IL 2 on Xbox lots but can never find anyone else to play with :(
Just wondering if there were any online clans or groups I could hook up with to practice flying in a squadron as I'm always on my own.
Good to hear from anyone GT: XoV Blitzkrieg.
Hi mate, welcome. As I said previously, nearly all BOP pilots have flown to the BOS skies. I regularly play and a small core group of fellow aviators too however we are PS3 based Sir. I wish you well trying to hook up with some regular Xboxers but fear you might find some lonely skies as BOP was never patched on the Xbox like on PS3. Happy hunting Sir.
graybeard19
08-17-2012, 11:51 PM
Hi Fellow pilots, I am new here..Dont have birds of prey YET...but do have orig IL2, pacific theater, forgotten battles....love em. I like flying all the planes, dont understand some of the aiming devices on the german 109, and others...not like a p47, or brit planes, for some reason they shoot off to the left of the aiming thingy...WHY???? no clue. Guess my fave planes to fly are the p47d, Spitfire, Yak 3, Lav 5, and IL2 mod...what a plane! OH, forgot the tempest...dont know why you cant fly the one like it, forgot name,,,still has that scoop nose....like all gaming in the air...take care, watch you 6
irishjg10
08-18-2012, 10:50 AM
GREYBEARD19 says ...
what a plane! OH, forgot the tempest...dont know why you cant fly the one like it, forgot name,,,still has that scoop nose....like all gaming in the air...take care, watch you 6[/QUOTE]
That would be the Typhoon, greybeard19. Here's a pic but you cannot see it properly 'cause all the BOP pilots are sitting on it LOL.
http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/aircraft-pictures/2008/10/10/typhoonsmall-thumb-450x273.jpg
irishjg10
08-18-2012, 10:53 AM
here's one without all the aerosexuals on board lol
http://www.dday-overlord.com/img/avi/hawker_typhoon.jpg
welcome to the forum greybeard
VFA-87WPR
08-18-2012, 10:32 PM
Hello All,
I'm looking for a good squadron of pilots to join up with for online play.
Some basics about myself are:I got my Private Pilot License in a Cessna 172r during my senior year of high school. I have always had a passion for aviation and military aviation in particular.
I joined the United States Navy after high school and ended up in a great F/A18A+ squadron, (VFA-87) to be exact. War Party Rocks!!!
I'm pretty much looking for pilots who will show me the basics of survival up there, I'm playing the game on the watered down Arcade setting and I can't wait to finish so, I can try the other two, more demanding levels.
Also a point in the right direction on a good flight sim configuration from anyone would be a great help, I would like to go Flight stick, rudder pedals, and throttle on left? Is this a good idea for realism? Thanks for any help, oh and my favorite war bird is of course the F/A18A+ Single Seat Forever!!!
irishjg10
08-19-2012, 07:26 AM
[QUOTE=VFA-87WPR;455303]Hello All,
I'm looking for a good squadron of pilots to join up with for online play.
Hi Sir, what games console are you flying on. Xbox or PS3 ?
Also welcome to the forum. Great to have you aboard Sir. I don't wanna sound like a broken record but for new aviators here, you are a bit late for the party. Not many of us are left now roaming the BOP skies. Most of the original heads have headed for BOS.
XoV Blitzkrieg
08-19-2012, 11:39 AM
Hello All,
I'm looking for a good squadron of pilots to join up with for online play.
Some basics about myself are:I got my Private Pilot License in a Cessna 172r during my senior year of high school. I have always had a passion for aviation and military aviation in particular.
I joined the United States Navy after high school and ended up in a great F/A18A+ squadron, (VFA-87) to be exact. War Party Rocks!!!
I'm pretty much looking for pilots who will show me the basics of survival up there, I'm playing the game on the watered down Arcade setting and I can't wait to finish so, I can try the other two, more demanding levels.
Also a point in the right direction on a good flight sim configuration from anyone would be a great help, I would like to go Flight stick, rudder pedals, and throttle on left? Is this a good idea for realism? Thanks for any help, oh and my favorite war bird is of course the F/A18A+ Single Seat Forever!!!
I'll play with you if your on Xbox.
butcherbird27
09-10-2012, 03:18 PM
Hello from the USA. I started playing IL2 BoP just this last winter, and I love it! My son gave me an XBOX360 console as a Christmas gift; I guess he thought I needed some "action" in my life, and I aquired a copy of BoP a couple of months later. I've had a huge interest in warplanes, specifically WW2 aircraft since I was very young, and this game really fills a "wish I could fly one of those" holes for me. I would certainly enjoy flying and fighting with others on occasion online. I've not played online with any game thus far, but would like to check that arena out if others are interested.
My favorite warbirds are the Fw190 series, go figure, eh. But I love flyin' 'em all! I would really like to get the P-47, Ta152 set, as I've unlocked all of the planes on console play thus far.
Anyway, I look forward to gleaning info and input from other BoP fans out there, as that is why I signed up on this forum in the first place.
Fly safe!
irishjg10
09-10-2012, 08:11 PM
Hello from the USA. I started playing IL2 BoP just this last winter, and I love it! My son gave me an XBOX360 console as a Christmas gift; I guess he thought I needed some "action" in my life, and I aquired a copy of BoP a couple of months later. I've had a huge interest in warplanes, specifically WW2 aircraft since I was very young, and this game really fills a "wish I could fly one of those" holes for me. I would certainly enjoy flying and fighting with others on occasion online. I've not played online with any game thus far, but would like to check that arena out if others are interested.
My favorite warbirds are the Fw190 series, go figure, eh. But I love flyin' 'em all! I would really like to get the P-47, Ta152 set, as I've unlocked all of the planes on console play thus far.
Anyway, I look forward to gleaning info and input from other BoP fans out there, as that is why I signed up on this forum in the first place.
Fly safe!
Hey Buddy. Welcome to the forum. Sadly you will find it difficult to find online pilots for the XBOX. Hopefully you will make contact with some through the forum. I am on the PS3 so cannot join you in the skies. However I know a lot of very useful info so if you get stuck on missions or need advise on any aspect of the offline and online sections just ask ok mate.
IceH4cker
09-12-2012, 07:08 PM
Hey guys. My names IceH4cker. Just bought IL-2 BOP and its awesome. Very new to it haha, but gettin in the practice. However iv learned, after buying the game, that its virtually impossible to get into online games unless your friends with people who have it :(. Sooo...was wondering if anyone on here plays it still on xbox 360?? Im a rookie but would really like the chance to play online and to be shown how its done lol. Thanks.
Phatzo
09-13-2012, 08:46 AM
Hello guys, I just bought birds of prey for PC on the discount table at the local games store, anywho, after jumping through all the hoops and setting up my stick and configuring buttons the way I'm used to flying I went on my training flight. I can hear the sound but my screen just shows my desktop. Any hints on what I've done wrong? I'm back to Aces High until I get this sorted.
chr1stop1994
10-08-2012, 06:37 PM
hello everyone i hope you are all well i am new to this forums
and i have only just got the game i want to play online.
but i cant get online can someone help me
thanks guys
happy flying.
:)
i play on xbox360
im 18 years old
and i have a love for planes
i think the best plane is the b17 and i had the joy of going in one at an air show and am a member of the b17 club
thanks again guys any help would be so good thanks :)
also i would love if anyone could help me get the b17 its what i got the game for thanks again guys
Will00ard10
10-15-2012, 03:22 PM
I have made a previous post but figured I would post again...
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simson
11-27-2012, 04:26 AM
After a power out the patch is gone and won't install again!
Please help me, what can I do?
Many thanks in advance!!!
PS: I play on the PS3
Woods7Van
11-30-2012, 07:56 AM
Hi,guys.I am new here!
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Hi,guys.I am new here!
http://www.rlgf.info/16.jpg
http://www.rlgf.info/13.jpg
http://www.rlgf.info/14.jpg
http://www.rlgf.info/17.jpg
http://www.sbqg.info/19.jpg
http://www.ryzu.info/10.jpg
For someone who's new here you seem remarkably well informed and active (8 posts in about 6 minutes?).
Unfortunately your jpg's aren't showing for me so I have no idea what you are getting at.
simson
12-09-2012, 01:47 PM
i'd like to join the fun but i can't get the latest automatic patch. It doesn't start to load although I start the game logged in...
What can i do?
Thanks in advance
i'd like to join the fun but i can't get the latest automatic patch. It doesn't start to load although I start the game logged in...
What can i do?
Thanks in advance
Do you mean it will start but you think you don't have the latest patch? It may have downloaded automatically some time when you started it. You can check by Esc from the pilot's face screen to the main menu and checking the version in the bottom right hand corner. It should be 1.11.20362 for the latest patch.
I'll be surprised if it isn't correct as you shouldn't be able to run it without Steam and Steam automatically checks and updates it.
Petromax
12-10-2012, 03:31 AM
I am not new to il2, but I have never flown online, I work as a handyman for "affluent" customers, and also have a penchant for old kerosene pressure lanterns ( hence my "call sign"), my current "ride" is the me-109, any flavor, never completed a campaign, somewhere in my computer there must be dozens of aces with my name on their tails....:(
How do you get online?, I tried with the game but somehow can not connect to a "server".
I am not new to il2, but I have never flown online, I work as a handyman for "affluent" customers, and also have a penchant for old kerosene pressure lanterns ( hence my "call sign"), my current "ride" is the me-109, any flavor, never completed a campaign, somewhere in my computer there must be dozens of aces with my name on their tails....:(
How do you get online?, I tried with the game but somehow can not connect to a "server".
Go to Multiplayer... Client....
Make sure that Internet is selected in the drop down box at the top of the page. You should see a list of servers you can join.
Highlight one and click on Join Server (lower right)
Many servers list their settings on the right hand side of the screen when you highlight them, e.g. Full Realism means all easy options are turned off (except, usually, headshake and Anthropmorphic Control which no-one uses). Try one that suits you.
bobbysocks
12-11-2012, 05:14 PM
when it says "cant connect to server" means there are no games currently online. this game isnt played much these days due to the release of Birds of Steel. if you go to that forum you may find guys to hook up with and play. they occasionally will jump back to BoP.
when it says "cant connect to server" means there are no games currently online. this game isnt played much these days due to the release of Birds of Steel. if you go to that forum you may find guys to hook up with and play. they occasionally will jump back to BoP.
When a server is listed it is online.
"can't connect to server" is another issue.
Tell the guys that are in-game night after night that it isn't played much.
I just watched the Birds of Steel trailer (I never heard of it before). It looks dated, like IL-2 1946 Pacific theatre.
"Pioneering online and multi-player modes for flight sims — ".. pioneering?!
"Enjoy 4 player co-op or go into the new and unique online ware mode to compete against up to 16 aviators across world." - Wow! 16 players!
bobbysocks
12-11-2012, 10:24 PM
and tell me klem how many games are you in every night ( on PS3 or Xbox ) that has over 16 players? and how is the lag?? when the game first came out you could get full rooms in every mode but even a year ago you could seldom find a 16 player game. hell finding 2 people who to play sim was next to impossible. i hated those games anyways because they were ripped with horrible lag. you are going to poo-poo BoS and tell me BoP is better? not even a close comparison. in a lot of ways its leaps and bounds over BoP...i have played both, have you? what does BoS have over BoP...???
more planes over 100 different planes and versions
cockpits for all the fighters ( german, japanese, us, raf, and vvs )
better flight models for the most part. the p51 flys better and you have a mk1
you can customize your plane with decals or switch to several different skins you can earn with different sq markings
better graphics...there is no comparison AND a replay option
more maps. all the ones you have PLUS the pacific, the ruhr, kuban, etc
you can program game pad or joystick buttons
you can play a campaign ( like a single player mission you design ) with up to 4 of your buddies flying your wing.
no zombie tail gunners in the bombers..so that noob who hides in a 17 in a team battle now has to take a turret gun to really survive.
bomber have a bombsite view...oh yeah you can torpedo ships or dive bomb.
you can play arcade, real, sim or custom...where you can set limitations on HUD setting.
you can choose your fuel load out at the beginning of the mission...fly as heavy or as light as you dare.
and the list goes on....
its not perfect and does have its quirks and glitches ( but so does BoP ) but to blow it off like you are is assinine. it is the best console flight sim. if it did not satisfy the players appetite for good sim they would have flocked back. but the only ones who complained were the kill hogs who got 15 , 20 kills a game. if you can down 5planes in a match in this game you are doing good.
the majority of the posters on this forum moved to that game. most of them played BoP from day 1 and religiously from then on. in those days this room was full of people..new threads...tournaments....races...not now that i can see. I guess the guys you play with dont post .. because this place is a ghost town.
this game doesnt have a dedicated server...the host's is the server. when there no one hosting you will get a "server" error not a "no game is available" message. you cant connect to what is not there. i have played the game for almost 2 years i have seen both "server unavailable" or "cant connect to server" happen over and over again. if someone they know for sure is online and in the game and he cannot connect...that is a different issue..which can be fixed sometimes with a simple reboot of the game system.
i suggest you DL the demo if it is still available and try it out for yourself. there are things i do miss about BoP....but not enough of them to come back except for the rare occasion.
bobbysox I owe you an apology. For some reason I seemed to land in the wrong forum/thread, I don't know how. I was talking about IL-2 Cliffs of Dover.
I don't play BoSteel or BoP but as I'm here I'd like to answer your questions about on-line play in case it interests you and explain why BoS/BoP don't interest me. I believe they may be console games? Perhaps that's why they have lesser graphics and on-line limitations.
I said that a multiplayer that only supports 16 players is of absolutely no interest to me or I suspect anyone who wants to get involved in serious on-line campaigns.
I have played in PC multiplayer games for over 16 years, sometiimes involving over 400 players. I don't suffer lag because I have a reasonable PC and Broadband and am only limited in that respect by the server capability. If you want to fly serious PC multiplayer thats what you need and I guess the same goes for console games although I don't know who hosts them. If its one of the player's consoles then I understand why it isn't very capable.
If I played BoS or BoP, off-line play wouldn't interest me because it is too sterile and I prefer the challenge of intelligent opponents (as opposed to Artificial Intelligence).
Anyway I though I'd apologise and give you a peep at what's possible in the world of on-line play.
Have fun.
God knows how I ended up in this forum. I play IL-2 Cliffs of Dover. So, just ignore my posts.
Anyone got Valium?
bobbysocks
12-12-2012, 12:44 AM
well that answers a lot...i scratched a bald spot in my head. no problems klem. we here in the console world have a watered down version of the good stuff you enjoy and are actually glad we get that much. the majority of the best stuff is designed for PC and we hate you for that...lol. the last combat flight game i played was chuck yeager's air combat back in the 90s. i didnt really wasnt a big gamer and my computer was way out of date. i got back into gaming via console when a decent pirate game came out. then i saw BoP.... yeah. it has whetted my appetite for something better but again my computer isnt really up to snuff. i ended up with a MAC and dont want to go through all that is needed to play PC sim games. i plan to get a new PC this year so perhaps i will see you in the skies. until then i get to mess around with these glitchy "near sims".... they aint much but shes the best we got.
good luck with the new IL2...stalingrad game.
Robotic Pope
12-12-2012, 01:22 AM
lol I knew something wasn't right.
Just want to make it clear that Bobby means a game with Pirates, jolly rodger, Arrrr me hearty and all that, not a pirated game.
Klem, I fly Il-2 1946 mostly offline with full realism, for complex missions and such, nothing comes close on consoles. But I also played Birds of Prey and now Birds of Steel, and as far as online multiplayer dogfighting goes they are hardcore when played at the highest difficulty, there are some incredible pilots out there who would have no problem flying full switch on a PC il-2 server if they had the chance, and there are others that have bought PCs and become top pilots on the ATAG server.
Birds of prey and Birds of Steel (even more so) are really WWII Dogfight sims whereas Il-2 CloD is a WWII Flight sim.
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