A few ideas on why this game is dead online

[kozzm0]

Originally Posted by dkwookie

So to all the aces here if you see a new guy in a game dont hammer him so much he doesnt come back!

Today in a team battle there was a newbie who got teamed up with nearly-invincible Mergervin, so my side double-teamed Mergervin the whole round... we managed a tie score though they still got the win. Then I fought the dude's la7 with a Messerschmitt, and he started flying better.

I always try to make sure people don't quit... the matches aren't for money, though there is the still-mysterious ranking system, which has sometimes increased my level for losing matches and reduced my level for winning 5 to 0 with no crashes.

[Desode]

My reason is, To many great flight sims on pc right now. DCS Black Shark, AAA mod U 1.2 for Sturmovik 1942 + New Sturmovik patch 4.09 with new maps and new planes, then there is Over Flanders Field (WWI) , Rise of Flight (WWI).

There are some really amazing flight sims right now on pc and I just built a new pc to play them all.
A good Quad system can be built pretty cheap right now.

I'm still waiting on this patch though, but I have some grey hairs from endless hours of checking these forums.

LOL
I'm going to owe some grey hairs to Good Old Oleg too, when SOW BOB finally gets here, Damn I have been waiting on that for ages now !

DESODE

[InfiniteStates]

I fully agree with the OP, although I think it's kind of sad that number 3 is true when there are so many nice planes in the game. But hey, can't knock you guys for being patriotic - I think I'd be pissed too if my beloved Spitfire was as crap as the P51.

And I really feel for you XBox guys - there's definitely light at the end of the tunnel for us PS3ers, but you others are still kind of left hanging in the wind... I hope your patch is right behind ours. At least you can get a heads up when ours comes out as to whether it's worth waiting for yours... Maybe you can take inspiration from edal and his awesome tournament - it really does breathe fun into the game. There must be enough of you to make it viable?

And yeah - the DLC was kinda ridiculous. At least the karmic balance is that XBox guys had a (brief) chance to bag it for 1/2 the price we did.

But I will definitely be buying a sequel, and do feel I have had way more than my money's worth out of this one. Just want the platinum to show my appreciation for the game - only need the weapon unlock (and 100 IL2 missions)...

[SEE]

There are bunch of die hard reguilars on Xbox every night but the search facilty often results with no games in session when in fact there are. I rely on my friends to send me an invite as soon as a session ends and a new one is started. If you want to play regularly then take the opportunity to send friend requests as soon as you are in a session. I agree about the point concerning new players, setting teams that are balanced to encourage them but it helps if you accept that being awarded a kill is not the only goal of the game. If a player crashes then that player is out of the game for the respawn time and this itself is useful. Don't let the 'kill' score be your only objective to enjoy the game.

Some players prefer to fly with their pals and employ a range of tactics. Won't name the guys but they are Eastern European and always fly together using tactics that earn them high scores. Its down to the other team to counter them and I won't divulge how or what tactics they use. Sign On and and find out for yourselves. I have yet to sign on and not get a SIM game and a really rewarding experience that other games don't offer. It's BOP or nothing for me on-line, only patch I need is a nicotine one (tried one but found it hard to roll and keep lit)

EvangelusE (gamer tag)