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Originally Posted by AndyJWest
csThor, thanks for that - as good a response to Sprain's silliness as we could reasonably expect.
Nearmiss - I think the IL-2 online dogfight community probably underestimate how many people enjoy IL-2 in other ways. They tend to be the most vocal, and the most partisan, but they are very much a minority. The continuing sales of IL-2, and the interest of newcomers on the various forums, seem to indicate that there is still a broad base of interest, and relatively few of the noobs will ever fly online - it is actualy a rather hostile environment for the inexperienced.
As for not flying coops, why not? Even if you don't want to make a serious commitment, dropping in on the Ubizoo Saturday coop once or twice might broaden your horizons - we do this for fun, remember.  |
And yet, people who do not fly offline are necessarily "noobs"... even though I know many of the so-called "offliners" who strive for as much realism as possible, beyond even the full-realism servers permit.
When flying offline, there are no "cr@p" planes, only less-famous ones. Personally, I prefer the more obscure types. Flying B-17/B-24 intercept in an Avia B.534, torpedo missions in the Il-2 or dive-bombing with the Peshka, or strafing with a Macchi is far more rewarding and fun than a dogfight between two stellar-performing fighters. The latter is the "cherry to the cake" in aerial sims, sure, but it doesn't give the same sense of accomplishment as bringing your old, underporfming crate back home against the odds.
05-23-2010, 07:29 AM
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