Axis Spitfires???

[Volksieg]

Just thought I would have a quick pop into Multiplayer and decided to have a go at the Scimitar map as ATAG is great but, sadly, all I ever seem to do is fly around for aeons never to see another plane. lol (Yeah.. I know...Navigation etc I'm working on it.)

Anyway... all the servers I went on that had the Scimitar map were trying to force me into a Spitfire even though I selected Axis. You wouldn't get me in one of those rustbuckets if you paid me! 109 till I die.

So.... what is with that? (On the player list I see others are flying 109s)

On another note: When flying ATAG I hear the radio inform me that there are Hurris etc at such'n'such a bearing.... I've noticed that I can fly at the given altitude, heading in the given direction and yet, still, I never see a single plane. Is the radio operator talking to me specifically and giving me bearings from my own position or is this a general call out and the bearings are taken from the airport from which I took off?

Thanks in advance for any help in these matters.

[Ze-Jamz]

Its a trick to try and get you in those pesky Spitties..

You done well...

[ATAG_Snapper]

Hi Volkseig,

What you're hearing is the "HEADING" of the aircraft, ie. the direction that aircraft is travelling.

Sorry your visits to our server have been so unproductive -- that's no fun at all! It's a huge map, so it's understandable that contacts are few and far between. The best thing I can suggest is to download and install the free communication utlility "Teamspeak 3". It's easy to set up and use, and best of all we're a friendly bunch and welcome all newcomers. You'll find yourself immersed in no time! It's so easy to miss seeing a huge dogfight, let alone a single aircraft, from even close distances. Over Teamspeak you'll have guys directing you to the action, plus ready to lend a helping hand if suddenly you've got a problem Spit on your six.

Good luck!

[Volksieg]

Originally Posted by Ze-Jamz

Its a trick to try and get you in those pesky Spitties..

You done well...

They really will stop at nothing!

Originally Posted by ATAG_Snapper

Hi Volkseig,

What you're hearing is the "HEADING" of the aircraft, ie. the direction that aircraft is travelling.

Sorry your visits to our server have been so unproductive -- that's no fun at all! It's a huge map, so it's understandable that contacts are few and far between. The best thing I can suggest is to download and install the free communication utlility "Teamspeak 3". It's easy to set up and use, and best of all we're a friendly bunch and welcome all newcomers. You'll find yourself immersed in no time! It's so easy to miss seeing a huge dogfight, let alone a single aircraft, from even close distances. Over Teamspeak you'll have guys directing you to the action, plus ready to lend a helping hand if suddenly you've got a problem Spit on your six.

Good luck!

Cheers! That would explain why I didn't see them then!

I shall definitely look into Teamspeak. I wouldn't say it has been entirely unproductive as, if anything, it has given me lots of breathing space to practice engine management and, although I was fumbling alone... in the dark... and scared.. (LOL) lastnight (First ever night flight), it gave me a chance to see what all the fuss was about with these sunrises. This game has some serious moments of graphical beauty even on medium settings and crap resolution, doesn't it?

[Volksieg]

Well.... just popped onto ATAG and....

I SAW SOME PLANES!

Now all I need to do is work on aircraft identification....

My first encounter involved watching some Stukas heading home. What a sight!

My second encounter.... I was at a height of 6km and spied movement below me. I made the necessary adjustments and went into a dive. Hurtling towards my target at an insane speed, I let rip with the cannons raining hot molten death upon my foe...... when.... ARGH! It's a Bf-110! Whoever that lone pilot was... I apologise profusely! Count your lucky stars I am an appalling shot, eh?

My third encounter.... I saw a lone dot on the horizon and figured I would watch it for some time just to make sure it wasn't another one of our boys. Finally convinced it was an Allied plane I started flying towards it......... only to discover it was actually a fruit fly on my monitor


And then..... My first CTD! I feel like I'm part of the club now!

Even in failure..... damn I love this game!

[ATAG_Snapper]

Cool stuff! I was flying about an hour ago (same time as you) and had a little earlier tried (unsuccessfully) to knock down two Stukas over Ramsgate. You may have spotted the same ones making a successful return. They had just destroyed their designated target of parked Beaufighters parked at Ramsgate airfield.

The CTD's are annoying and hopefully will be fixed with the next patch.

Sounds like you picked a good time to fly. With Teamspeak you can coordinate with the Ju87's or 110's and spot yourself another 1000 meters above and up sun of them. Then just wait for an unwary Snapper to take a run at your buddies below. I've been picked off that way a time or two! LOL

[Osprey]

Volkseig, Snapper is dead right, flying on comms is the best, and a great way to learn.

I just had a chat with one of the chaps from our Luftwaffe arm (JG26) about your situation and he said he'd be happy to fly with you and give you some pointers. His name in game is JG26_DavidRed.
Here's a little bit about us to save me prattling on

http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showpos...67&postcount=5

That gives you our connection details for our TS3 server. Anyway, we are mostly on during weekend evenings, especially Sundays. PM me, drop in, whatever is easiest.

~S~
No.501_Osprey