New ideas for "Historic missions" in Sim?

[The Legendary Spitfire]

This sort of thing sounds brilliant. The only problem I have with it is that I am certaintly not a sim player, or extraordinarily good. I can hold my own but I'm an arcade player and so I think that what we could do is similar sorts of things on the lower difficulties for the less able of us who still play (I'm not a complete noob).

[MACADEMIC]

Originally Posted by The Legendary Spitfire

This sort of thing sounds brilliant. The only problem I have with it is that I am certaintly not a sim player, or extraordinarily good. I can hold my own but I'm an arcade player and so I think that what we could do is similar sorts of things on the lower difficulties for the less able of us who still play (I'm not a complete noob).

Spitfire,

Every simplayer was once in your situation. All it takes is practice practice practice, and the fun shows itself. I must say however there are situations where the game's alternative playing options Arcade and Realistic come in really handy. For instance for someone who doesn't have a suitable TV, or whose eyes don't allow him to look for these tiny blurry movements, or for the novices. I'm not saying that there's anything wrong with liking Arcade or Realistic more. But apart from the situations mentioned, anyone can learn to fly in Sim.

MAC

[MACADEMIC]

Congratulations McQ,

on what you've started here! Since you did start, perhaps you should take the lead in this. How about if you work out one weekly scenario and announce it during the week, together with a time? Saturday evening could work out for me, better even a relaxed Sunday afternoons/evenings with BOP.

I also suggest that you ask people to reply to your weekly invitations so it's sure everyone understands what the scenario is. Also, that games should start from the text chat. This ensures questions can be answered, teams assembled and rooms for the appropriate number of players opened which can then fill instantly with the correct players.

MAC

[P-51]

Following on from MAC.
If you want a few simplistic illustrations, or any general help then I'll be happy to oblige.

[McQ59]

Originally Posted by MACADEMIC

Congratulations McQ,

on what you've started here! Since you did start, perhaps you should take the lead in this. How about if you work out one weekly scenario and announce it during the week, together with a time? Saturday evening could work out for me, better even a relaxed Sunday afternoons/evenings with BOP.

I also suggest that you ask people to reply to your weekly invitations so it's sure everyone understands what the scenario is. Also, that games should start from the text chat. This ensures questions can be answered, teams assembled and rooms for the appropriate number of players opened which can then fill instantly with the correct players.

MAC

I'm not sure if I'm the guy that can be the best organizer here, but I can open the dance by inviting to the textchat and hosting some games. I think the main thing in the start here is to establish a good groupo of players to take it on. I think things maybe will sort out due to the interest the first weeks. Both saturdays and lazy sunday afternoons are perfect I think.

The suggestion on starting the games from the textchat is very good. Thats the "Briefingroom". Every player that wants to be a part of the mission has to be present there before we take off. I suggest we put the bar on "Can be done" the first few missions, and then highten the level off both type off mission and rules as we see how this develops?

All you guys that don't have me on theire friendslist please send me a request. I really don't know if I got you all there, but I'll do a little "cleansing" and make room if thats necessary.

I'll be on late evening/tonight about 0800'ish UK, and will set up a textchat and send invites to the pilots I see on. My internetconnection might be able to carry 16, but 14 for sure. Let's see what happends!

Tally-ho!

[P-51]

Originally Posted by The Legendary Spitfire

This sort of thing sounds brilliant. The only problem I have with it is that I am certaintly not a sim player, or extraordinarily good. I can hold my own but I'm an arcade player and so I think that what we could do is similar sorts of things on the lower difficulties for the less able of us who still play (I'm not a complete noob).

Yes, as Mac said; all you need is practice. I'd be happy to help out if you want? You have to remember though, that these are't about good players - they're about having fun (and getting me to fly something other than the hurricane or P-51 )

McQ, Do I have you added on PSN?

[McQ59]

Originally Posted by The Legendary Spitfire

This sort of thing sounds brilliant. The only problem I have with it is that I am certaintly not a sim player, or extraordinarily good. I can hold my own but I'm an arcade player and so I think that what we could do is similar sorts of things on the lower difficulties for the less able of us who still play (I'm not a complete noob).

MAC puts it brilliant. I'd just like to add that it is a question of setting the ailerons and elevators due to what plane you choose. You are of course welcome to join and have try at it. Take a look at this post by Widar Thule about recomended settings for each plane;

http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=10262

He gives you the sensitivity data you need.

[KAV]

Signing in, just like old times.
Duxford wing scramble, this time SIM-Mode.

[mavrickandgoose]

I'm in sounds fun

[The Legendary Spitfire]

Thanks for the offers people but I've tried sim and feel it so constricting and slow (and very hard to control).
I was just asking if a similar thing might be done in arcade mode so that you get more action and a better sense of the battle going on around you.