Oh for the love of...
 

I love this game. It is amazing. I try my hardest to sell Sturmovik at work. The game is amazing, the online...well, once you get a game going, is amazing. But here is my problem:

I am American.

And unfortunately, most of my flying buddies are either Kiwi or across the pond, so I keep odd hours to play with them. Unfortunately, I run into the some of the lowest scum in the barrel before I get to play with the real aces. For an hour now, I have had several people join my game, then quit as soon as the game starts. Or better yet, wait until the last thirty seconds of a match, and then everyone quits. What sort of sick prank is this? I'm working on making my neutered little IL-10 a rocket bombing monstrosity, but how can I when I'm not even allowed to finish a match because of these pantywaist pranksters? And just to let you know, I am playing on PS3, so I can't block or report any of these jokers. I know the quitters are an epidemic right now, but any word on this new breed of trolls? Have you guys ran in to this sort of problem yet?

I love the game...it's just the people you run into online sometimes.

I've had my fair share of what seemed to be quitters, but to be fair, I've also been disconnected from games at random times, so i'm sure there are a few people that thought i'd quit out. I've also failed to connect to a lot of games when the match starts, so again that probably looks like i've quit out.

However, that doesn't explain the majority of players leaving at the same time near the end of the match... that would really piss me off to be honest, so I can understand your annoyance... what's the deal with the scoring system in the game then? Doesn't it count if the other team quits before the end?

I'm not sure if it counts as me winning. Clarification from a higher up would be nice. But if it doesn't say "Mission completed", I hate to count it as a win.

It most likely doesn't count as a win.

And people, please, stop ranting about quitters and how few games there are. We know! Been there, done that. No use littering the forum with random complaints that have nothing to do with asking for help or whatnot.

I know I've flown with/against you a few times (without quitting). If I see you hosting matches in the future, I'll be sure to join and hang around for the fun!

;)

Thankfully, as a Dutchman myself, i have no problem with people who do that.
but i'm on the 360 and there it is just a matter comon sence and invite or allow people who have a funny or even insane Gamertag. Normally, i look into their gamertag and see what they tell about them self and if they arent what you're looking for? then deny them?

I want Honest and Motivated Friend who arent afraid to play against people who might cheat. what do you get if you stop a game seconds for it starts?
Frustraightion, that is what you get?. it spoils everones Fun and gets you an Un-wellcome to those who want to join the game after that. Normally, the People who which i play with are thankfull all Matures, and Yes we're having our share of 13 year olds who Curse and swear and talk Trash over the Headset! C'mon, that pointless. thank God we can turn it off and if we're lucky, Bump him off the Server..;)

I know what you mean about these timewasters, have played in a few games with you over the last week or so and they have always been enjoyable games, have sent you a friend request so add if you want to.

Sent you a request. I love flying with you guys, and I remember trading lead with quite a few of you. Glad there's a community of honest people out there to fly with. I'll be any of your wing man any day.

Bullsh!t. I'll be yours.

Bew, bew, bew, bewbewbewbew...

Send me a request dude. I often try (and usually fail) to host realistic and sim games, so i'll send you an invite if i see you online.
I figure that if we can all get as many decent IL-2 players into our friends lists, it should be easy to fill a room out with decent, honest players. And that will help keep the online going as well.

Done and done. Love some Sim Strike and Capture the Airfield. Can't wait to play with you guys.

Just thought I'd say hello. I've played with and against you a few times and you're as fair as they come (if a little hard to kill!)

I'm in the UK and it's getting to the point where I deliberately leave the host alone for fear that if I shoot them down more than a couple of time's that's it...
"host has quit"

Having said that, it's still the game I play online the most, and a good 5 v 5 or 6 v 6 is one of the best online experiences around.

Christ sir, you've cost me quite a few planes yourself. I'm only quitting a game if the lag is so bad it renders the match unplayable. Other than that, I will stick around no matter what. So...don't be afraid to nail me out of the sky if you join one of my games!

At some points I'm amazed that your plane's still in the air with all the lead that I put inside it... Saying that though, I've had more than my fair share of your lead.. usually right in the face! See you soon.. I'll be the one wearing bullet proof goggles!

Zero, great to see you here mate, and while I hope that this means you get more games in your time zone, looks like I'll need to make sure I'm on in the morning to catch ya or I'll miss out on some quality flying :).

Everyone else - can't recommend Zero highly enough - him and RPD007 are the two 'Sturmovikers' I can squeeze on my friends list (SP3), and are absolute top flights, play ethically and a good yarn as well :).

Send me a request

Soon as the flatmate is done watching Resident Evil (Leaving the combat area after mission completion is more interesting to me), I will add you. My list has grown very long since I purchased Sturmovik.