I know most of you guys as we all regularly go on the servers and consider you friends. But, these threads make me feel very uncomfortable because I wonder if the 'lack of pilot ability' criticsm will put some members (reading these threads) off from trying MP?
On line play should be fun for all irrespective of skill level. I don't agree with the OP opening thread but that is probably the perception of some players (may be new to trying MP for the first time?) and coming across some very excellent pilots as their adversary in their first encounters.
It must be very frustrating for them but to anyone feeling a bit cautious or apprehensive about MP - team up with other players rather than fly solo (read Mogas's advice in his reply) and don't feel upset if you feel like target fodder. Re-spawn and have another crack....enjoy and learn - everyone started as a Rookie'.......
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