ATAG Dedicated Server is up!

Osprey · #1 11-30-2011, 06:12 PM

Interesting, and this underlines just how disappointing the sales in the USA really are. I have hardly noticed any increase in traffic from the time COD went on sale in the USA - where the hell is everyone?

The E-1 Doesn't have the same guns though. Why else do you think that the majority take the E-4?

JG52Uther · #2 11-30-2011, 06:16 PM

I think the majority take the E4 for the auto prop pitch. I know I usually do. The E1 is a very good fighter, and has a LOT of ammunition.
Also, IIRC historically JG52 flew E1's through most of the BoB!

Osprey · #3 11-30-2011, 06:34 PM

What really concerns me now is the furore that I predict from a lot of the blue drivers when flight models raise the game of the Spitfire. If it becomes historically correct and so does the 109 and Hurricane then I think we'll see a 109 massacre purely because so many 109 guys are used to diving into fights, bleeding e and escaping through speed and climb. That will end and their behaviour will need to change, but it won't imho.

I will be much more content when I know I can escape a 109 with a steep climbing turn, if he follows then he will stall first, and when he dives away and gains ground as a result.

I also feel that the damage done by 303's to 109's doesn't impact their performance quickly enough. I don't 'do' 109 driving but I've been in many fights where I've made all kinds of leaks and explosions only to see him carry on for numerous minutes with no apparent performance loss. I confess I really need to try this for myself though.

bw_wolverine · #4 11-30-2011, 07:12 PM

As one of the guys who flies for the RAF exclusively and 'quietly gets on with it' I will continue to quietly get on with it regardless of whether or not a Spitfire IIa is available to fly or not. I could care less. I'm more concerned about not forgetting to open my radiator before I overheat.

BTW, it's a great disservice to the ATAG guys to 'boycot' their server because of the IIa appearing once in a while. How many hours of fun has their server provided? It's not free for them to have the server up. I think keeping the server populated and fun for people to play on is worth a few broken pretend airplanes.

JTDawg · #5 11-30-2011, 07:24 PM

I'm on at night an late afternoon ,last night even being out numbered out 8or 9 to 6 red, Only 2 spit iia where up !! as i think it will be most of the time. the other planes up were 2 rotols a spit an a spit 1a ,Blue side 8 109 4s an 1 87 . an think he flew 110 after that, So i haven't seen what your saying might happen.!! I think bliss an ATAG did the right thing!!! when you see me i'll still be in my rotol!!!! day or night .funniest part of this is most of the time, the 2a are going for bombers ,not even caring about the 109s unless they happen to be escorting the bombers.

an not out hunting 109s like they should be ,i,ve only flown the 2a once an wasn't that impressed!!!!! I think big deal , If you need me on blue i'll switch ,If i can shoot down 109s ,bet i can shoot down 2a , an have been seeing so many shot down . I still think it comes down to ts an tactics, So lets just sit back an watch!!!! an see how this plays out ,with 5 at 60 players ,red out numbered most days!!! an if what you say could happen does!!! from what i've seen i'll bet ATAG will prob. adjust maps at night ,but not wanting to step on any toes, i think your putting the cart in front of the horse!!!!! SALUTE

SEE · #6 12-01-2011, 01:10 AM

I flew with JTdawg and the other regulars, it was quiet and most flew their usual rides. I didn't recognise the few Spit2 jockeys that were using it but, as JT points out, they were going down just as frequently as any other ac.

My advice is to give it a go and see for yourselves! It seemed like business as usual Reds v Blues with no negative comments in the chat bar `- which says a lot.

335th_GRAthos · #7 12-01-2011, 07:28 AM

I think the guy with the most kills yesterday late night was Minensuchboot!

I do not know what happened but my chat was full of downed blue planes (and some reds, too) destroyed by Minensuchboot!

Anything we should know guys????

~S~

jg27_mc · #8 12-01-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 335th_GRAthos

I think the guy with the most kills yesterday late night was Minensuchboot!

I do not know what happened but my chat was full of downed blue planes (and some reds, too) destroyed by Minensuchboot!

Anything we should know guys????

~S~

Yep that is correct yesterday the Minensuchboot had more kills than the RAF. This is due to the ships placed defending the British cargo ships, Hawkinge and Lympne airfields. I like the idea as it rises the difficulty. I was shot myself 4 times trying to sunk one of those things (which I was unable to).

Regards.