Goodbye! a game? a sport? a competition? None of these

[edal86]

if you are a newbie:

* stay out of "dogfight match (free for all)" because you will get your ass kicked, I bet it is frustrating to be on someone's six and being shot down by a more experienced opponent everytime before having time to line up your shot.

* host "team matches" and stick to an experienced pilot, they know how to hunt and can teach you a thing or two just by observing them. Also, they tend to be in the middle of the action and end up with a bandit on their tail and this could be an opportunity for an easy kill

* dont isolate yourself. Ask if you need help, many of us will be happy to assist. Add as many players as you can from the Sim Players list.

* use the La7 (I officially declare this plane a training plane for sim) it never stalls, it turns better than the rest, and its one of the fastest planes if not THE fastest. Also, if you play on cockpit view it has no head rest armor and this allows for a 360 degree view.

* practice spotting on training, remember that who ever sees their enemy first is more likely to get the kill.

* add me PSN = edal86. I will be your personal trainer Im thinking about creating an Edal's Flight School for beginners

[KAV]

Greetings edal86

Thanks for your advice, I will attend your lectures

As newbie a would like to state that the grade of newbieness is that I just started the Realistic mode in the campaigns and Single missions. Done some Realistic online and just touched the Simulator mode for testing.
I awaite the arrival of my Thrustmaster Hotas anyday and will after finishing the game in Realistic and Sim with that one be back to kick ass online.

I do dogfights to see and learn as there are several on each others tails and bein the "slowest" I usually end up last in the row, sometimes being able to get a lucky kill. (my aiming and firing seems to be totaly off )

As host I usually host TM as some of the more experienced pilots have kindly agreed to team up with me and learn a lot from that, thanks guys

I just love the game and guess I will have problems keeping of online mode, so I be struggling to gain confidence and experience

(Maybe I should open a thread called "Newbie diary". This to get help and tips at my everyday issues and to help other newbies ?)

[dkwookie]

Not sure what to sugest here. The more experienced players could jump in a rubbish plane and get fed up when another experienced player doesn't follow suit and romps the match. Or the experienced players could ease off but that's dangerous when there is a tournament coming up. All too easy to get out of the killer mindset.
I don't think there is anything but to bear with it and get better. I don't see Manchester United selling their best player to give other teams a chance...oh hang on.
No but seriously best bet is to get in Strike where it's a bit more open. Once you get to grips it will improve.

[fangface666]

Originally Posted by edal86

* add me PSN = edal86. I will be your personal trainer Im thinking about creating an Edal's Flight School for beginners

Where can I sign up for this service?? I'm in