Community Preference Initiative

[kevchenco]

repka server is great for a quick blast in a small arena and to practice dogfighting.
Hopefully when the game is more accessible to all machines more servers will appear. Currently majority of players are enthusiasts and prefer the full realism ( although the limited control feature( orthomatic or something has not really taken off)

I like the full realism and you do get better at spotting over time. The full view screen arrows really ruin and kind of suprise and im glad that full cockpit is still on all the servers
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[Insuber]

Originally Posted by Volksieg

At least I now know it's not just me....

I've been dipping my toe into multiplayer recently, even though I'm still getting used to flying on full realism (Someone on here, can't remember who, said it is the best way to learn.)...... It does seem to involve flying around and around, never seeing another plane, and waiting for my fuel to run out. lol I am sure things will improve.

I tell a lie..... I did meet at least one other player yesterday. I was approaching the English coast, had a funny feeling in the back of my mind that something wasn't right, turned around to check my six and saw a flash of gunfire and..... BAM.

Oddly enough, even being mercilessly slaughtered by an unseen opponent was rather fun! I'm beginning to suffer from Fanboyitis.

I'm in two minds really..... I'm not sure I could go back to less than full realism but I can see how the choice of an "Arcady" multiplayer experience could attract a lot more players.... also it would offer the chance for a bit of mindless fun before the old grey matter is ready for all that multitasking and seemingly unavoidable flaming death.

Volksieg,

In the ATAG server you can have plenty of action - not quick, I admit - by:

1. Flying multiengine and going at the ground targets. Blenheims, 110's, Ju-88 are relatively easy to learn.
2. Escorting your bombers: 9 out 10 they will be intercepted by enemy fighters, and
3. Waiting for AI bombers, they follow predictable paths and normally fly around 4 km.
4. Harassing enemy bases ... their CAP will be on your 6 in 30 secs as angry wasps, you'd better go in 2-3 and practice deflection shooting a lot . Look at MK.Mr.X videos on youtube be for hints

To do the above you need to study a bit the map, and understand the hot spots.

Cheers,
Ins

[Volksieg]

Cheers for the tips, Insuber! I definitely need to study that map thoroughly as I was finding, lastnight, that every time I heard bombers needed escorting, by the time I'd figured out where I was and where I needed to go, they were history.

Now all I need to do is learn how not to die hideously!

[mxmadman]

Well, a lot of folks didn't actually read my original post, which is ok because its long, but allow me to reiterate some things:

1) Repka server. I know its there, thanks for the advice. Its always empty when I'm on, and when its not its password protected.

2) the server I am asking you to join has CEM and temperature management. You're still flying the exact same planes. This has nothing to with newb vs. Ace. If playing in ATAG made my eyesight better I wouldn't have to play with a bottle of Clear Eyes on my desk.

3) I didn't come here complaining about the full realism preference. I already know you guys enjoy it, looking for dots for an hour or so. That's fine with me. To call me a cheater (which one poster did) is just idiotic.

This is about how you choose to play the game. I like full realism minus icons, and that is my choice. I need other people who choose the same thing to join me, because a 1v0 dogfight is boring.

I did manage to get others to join last night and it was great. Between 2 and 4 players, and I had more action and more fun than I've had since purchasing the game. It woldve been a lot more fun with more players so we could fill the whole map though.

[Volksieg]

I hear ya!

I'll probably give it a go.... my eyesight isn't what it used to be either

If anything, it can be looked on as good training as, what with the, frankly bizarre, AI offline it is hard to get in some full realism practice in dogfights for a new pilot when you either don't see any enemies or, as was the case with me lastnight, you were obviously being stalked by a dot for some time. lol Of course, once I'm fully trained up (And have got some better glasses) I intend to be the stalky dot ruining everyone's hopes and dreams

[SiThSpAwN]

Initially on the ATAG servers I found the same issue, I could never find any targets, even AI bombers, and if I did find a fight it usually consisted of someone jumping me from behind and me slowly fading to black and plummeting into the ocean.

As I have continued to play, and added a person I fly with on a regular basis I have become more involved, findin fights (and not being a target) Now I find it much easier to jump on ATAG and find some action. Sometimes its not as easy as other, but for the most part I do.

All that said, I wouldnt mind another server that just was one giant furball will no real travel time, I guess its just the mood I am in, sometimes I want to give my TrackIR a work out and search around for those little specs in the skies. I could see wanting to jump on for some instant action at times as well, I will see if I can join you some night as well.

[Volksieg]

It's got to be said, mind.... every cloud has a silver lining! My complete inability to find any opponents online means my multiplayer FPS is superb. LMAO

[mxmadman]

As I stated in my original post - I like ATAG. I like it exactly the way it is and don't want it to change so that I can play it when I have several hours to burn and don't care how many fights I get into.

However, there's no doubt that even with just one other player and icons on, it was a lot more fun in a much much shorter period of time.

[BH_woodstock]

think about this,what does il2 1946 have that Cliffs of Dover dont??A meeting place!!!A community where pilots can talk, chat, and compare fps,settings,etc..If i dont see pilots in servers just like most are saying here.i either play single player or join the most populated one i can find and usually will fly for a bit, get bored and move on to another game.CloD does NOT have a meeting place!!
Il2 would NOT have survived 10 years without it.1st we had UBI lobby wich was an ok starting point for muiltyplayer experience.Then one day I found Hyperlobby and never looked back, not even once.In my opinion and this is "just" my opinion with all the support that HL has with the community CloD would be far more advanced and fixed and a lot more players if everyone would use a lobby or meeting place such as HL.Am i trying to endorse Hyperlobby? Yes i am.Lets give credit where it is due.Il2 would not have survived this long with out a community.Cliffs of Dover NEVER should have went with "Steam"...It "should" have went to the place where it belongs with a more dedicated community.And i am NOT just saying this because of myself being part of HL staff. "CloD" should have had hyperlobby on the box cover NOT steam.What it all comes down to is that CloD needs more than just a "server" list.it needs friends a common meeting ground, a place to thrive!


can i get an Amen??

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[mxmadman]

Your points above (meant to quote you but I'm on a phone and don't want to go back), this is why I made this point

If you want to reach the clod 'community', you post here. I'm trying to gather a sector of our community that I know is out there.

If you're able to play around 5pm pst (gmt-8 I believe - arizona doesn't have daylight savings time so I get confused) come check it out if that's the kind of server you enjoy on occasion.