This place is HOPPIN' !!!!

Gildor · 01-18-07, 06:12 PM

I must say that this is the latest date I have survived until in a campaign. Dec 1941. It is going to be challenging in the near future from what i hear.

johan_d · 01-18-07, 06:22 PM

Its just the immersiveness of the game, the suspense etc.
I was assimilated, by a collegue at work, and I personally did it to another.
Resistance was futile.

But more important is this:
This board is like most (not all) fligsim forums. People here and for example at www.avsim.com are polite, patient and helpfull.
I think it has something to do with "being captains all together". Its a sort of honor code, a captain of a ship, or a plane, will never openly attack another captain. Because we are all virtual ''bosses'' or Kaleun's. We do it our way, and learn from each others stories.

FPS guys, are solists, thinking that their attack or approach is the best, and since they respawn within 20 seconds or so, can go all over again untill death.

We on the otherhand have a carreer of years, go over long distances and do our thing. Same for the flightsim guys (I am one of them). It takes tedious preparations to go from a to b as in real life, and Kaleuns between each other know that!. In other words, respect.

Anyone get my drift?

stabiz · 01-18-07, 06:31 PM

Yes, I think you are right.

Kpt. Lehmann · 01-19-07, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johan_d

Its just the immersiveness of the game, the suspense etc.
I was assimilated, by a collegue at work, and I personally did it to another.
Resistance was futile.

But more important is this:
This board is like most (not all) fligsim forums. People here and for example at www.avsim.com are polite, patient and helpfull.
I think it has something to do with "being captains all together". Its a sort of honor code, a captain of a ship, or a plane, will never openly attack another captain. Because we are all virtual ''bosses'' or Kaleun's. We do it our way, and learn from each others stories.

FPS guys, are solists, thinking that their attack or approach is the best, and since they respawn within 20 seconds or so, can go all over again untill death.

We on the otherhand have a carreer of years, go over long distances and do our thing. Same for the flightsim guys (I am one of them). It takes tedious preparations to go from a to b as in real life, and Kaleuns between each other know that!. In other words, respect.

Anyone get my drift?

I think Johan here hit the nail on the head. Sure GW and GWX have played a part... but I think that's only scratching the surface. I think lots of things contributed to the big waves happening here.

_Seth_ · 01-19-07, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kpt. Lehmann

Quote:

Originally Posted by johan_d

Its just the immersiveness of the game, the suspense etc.
I was assimilated, by a collegue at work, and I personally did it to another.
Resistance was futile.

But more important is this:
This board is like most (not all) fligsim forums. People here and for example at www.avsim.com are polite, patient and helpfull.
I think it has something to do with "being captains all together". Its a sort of honor code, a captain of a ship, or a plane, will never openly attack another captain. Because we are all virtual ''bosses'' or Kaleun's. We do it our way, and learn from each others stories.

FPS guys, are solists, thinking that their attack or approach is the best, and since they respawn within 20 seconds or so, can go all over again untill death.

We on the otherhand have a carreer of years, go over long distances and do our thing. Same for the flightsim guys (I am one of them). It takes tedious preparations to go from a to b as in real life, and Kaleuns between each other know that!. In other words, respect.

Anyone get my drift?

I think Johan here hit the nail on the head. Sure GW and GWX have played a part... but I think that's only scratching the surface. I think lots of things contributed to the big waves happening here.

It is also wort mentioning how the correspondance between ATC and pilots are on IE the vatsim servers. Those time i have flown there, the ATC are always mature & helpful. But i really think the Subsim forums are the best i have ever seen, concerning helpfullness & maturity.

Jimbuna · 01-19-07, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Seth_

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kpt. Lehmann

Quote:

Originally Posted by johan_d

Its just the immersiveness of the game, the suspense etc.
I was assimilated, by a collegue at work, and I personally did it to another.
Resistance was futile.

But more important is this:
This board is like most (not all) fligsim forums. People here and for example at www.avsim.com are polite, patient and helpfull.
I think it has something to do with "being captains all together". Its a sort of honor code, a captain of a ship, or a plane, will never openly attack another captain. Because we are all virtual ''bosses'' or Kaleun's. We do it our way, and learn from each others stories.

FPS guys, are solists, thinking that their attack or approach is the best, and since they respawn within 20 seconds or so, can go all over again untill death.

We on the otherhand have a carreer of years, go over long distances and do our thing. Same for the flightsim guys (I am one of them). It takes tedious preparations to go from a to b as in real life, and Kaleuns between each other know that!. In other words, respect.

Anyone get my drift?

I think Johan here hit the nail on the head. Sure GW and GWX have played a part... but I think that's only scratching the surface. I think lots of things contributed to the big waves happening here.

It is also wort mentioning how the correspondance between ATC and pilots are on IE the vatsim servers. Those time i have flown there, the ATC are always mature & helpful. But i really think the Subsim forums are the best i have ever seen, concerning helpfullness & maturity.

Can't argue with that

Hell!!...some of the sites I visit on occasion (mIRC and private/invite only forums) it's almost 'custom and practice' to receive some form of abuse or other

melnibonian · 01-19-07, 12:22 PM

I think the fact that most people in this forum are polite and helpfull has to do with the fact that most of us are not 15. If you see the kind of stuff people tell to each other in forums where loads of kids go (like Guild Wars etc) you will be stuned. That's why I like it here. We're all adults and we behave. Ocasionally we have our fights but deep inside there is a deep level of trust and respect. That's why I'm still around. If I want abuse and foul language I can have it all at work (within reason)

Respenus · 01-19-07, 01:42 PM

I agree that this forums are the most friendly ones around. From all the forums I've been to (not many, but still...) I have only seen one more forum similar to this one, although there are always some young kids who think they know everything. Even kids here know they have to behave or Sailor Steve will be in their closet after dark

01-18-07, 06:12 PM	#1
Gildor Lieutenant Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 251 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I must say that this is the latest date I have survived until in a campaign. Dec 1941. It is going to be challenging in the near future from what i hear. __________________ U-46: Oct 1943 off Portugal

01-18-07, 06:31 PM	#3
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Yes, I think you are right. __________________

01-19-07, 12:22 PM	#7
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I think the fact that most people in this forum are polite and helpfull has to do with the fact that most of us are not 15. If you see the kind of stuff people tell to each other in forums where loads of kids go (like Guild Wars etc) you will be stuned. That's why I like it here. We're all adults and we behave. Ocasionally we have our fights but deep inside there is a deep level of trust and respect. That's why I'm still around. If I want abuse and foul language I can have it all at work (within reason) __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

01-19-07, 01:42 PM	#8
Respenus Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,169 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I agree that this forums are the most friendly ones around. From all the forums I've been to (not many, but still...) I have only seen one more forum similar to this one, although there are always some young kids who think they know everything. Even kids here know they have to behave or Sailor Steve will be in their closet after dark __________________

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01-18-07, 06:22 PM	#2
johan_d Samurai Navy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 556 Downloads: 113 Uploads: 1	Its just the immersiveness of the game, the suspense etc. I was assimilated, by a collegue at work, and I personally did it to another. Resistance was futile. But more important is this: This board is like most (not all) fligsim forums. People here and for example at www.avsim.com are polite, patient and helpfull. I think it has something to do with "being captains all together". Its a sort of honor code, a captain of a ship, or a plane, will never openly attack another captain. Because we are all virtual ''bosses'' or Kaleun's. We do it our way, and learn from each others stories. FPS guys, are solists, thinking that their attack or approach is the best, and since they respawn within 20 seconds or so, can go all over again untill death. We on the otherhand have a carreer of years, go over long distances and do our thing. Same for the flightsim guys (I am one of them). It takes tedious preparations to go from a to b as in real life, and Kaleuns between each other know that!. In other words, respect. Anyone get my drift?