The Crystal Ball 2

[Ataros]

Originally Posted by Luftwaffepilot

Probably picture of the the IL-2 plane made with the new graphics engine.

No, the pictures are made in the current graphics engine. Previous IL-2 plane screenshots were in 3D development tools, not the game engine.

>>But then, not everybody is able or willing to make the best out of a given situation.<<

Unlike who? You, presumably?

>>Regarding the number of posters in this forum i`d say the majority is able to get enough fun out of CoD to refrain from lamenting, the rest is answering or attacking my pov / posts. <<

And what about those posters, such as yourself, who seem to spend more time posting, than actually playing the game?

I'm assuming you would bracket yourself and the other pro-Clod elements as also happening to be those who are willing to make the best of a given situation, no?

Is it hard to bear the weight of all that superiority and wisdom?

Ben

Aces-of-Aces wrote:

>>Maybe for some<<

In terms of the snide hit-and-run and fuel-on-the-fire comments, you are at least the equal of Hayward.

Ben

[ACE-OF-ACES]

Originally Posted by Falstaff

In terms of the snide hit-and-run and fuel-on-the-fire comments, you are at least the equal of Hayward.

You and mx are both confused.. Pointing out what I said may not make sense to some is not a snide comment.. It is an observation. It says nothing about his intelligence level.. where as his over reaction to what I said does imho.

PS For future reference, I take being compared to Hayward as a complement.

[robtek]

Originally Posted by Falstaff

>>But then, not everybody is able or willing to make the best out of a given situation.<<

Unlike who? You, presumably?

>>Regarding the number of posters in this forum i`d say the majority is able to get enough fun out of CoD to refrain from lamenting, the rest is answering or attacking my pov / posts. <<

And what about those posters, such as yourself, who seem to spend more time posting, than actually playing the game?

I'm assuming you would bracket yourself and the other pro-Clod elements as also happening to be those who are willing to make the best of a given situation, no?

Is it hard to bear the weight of all that superiority and wisdom?

Ben

Oh, not at all, Ben.

As i've spent over 500 hours in CoD and had my fun, i still can't look into the heads of other non-lamenting posters here.

Be it as it may, it is definitely better, imo, of course, to enjoy what one has and having the hope that it gets better,
then craving for something and sling mud on it because ones dreams aren't fulfilled.

Defending the mud-slingers as rightful critics is even more pathetic, still imo, because all bugs and errors have been reported a long time ago and the devs are working to remove them.

But all this has been posted quite a few times and still some people do believe that slinging mud on something they are craving for earns them more then pity and a few answering lines in a forum.

Ace-of-Aces said:

>>PS For future reference, I take being compared to Hayward as a complement. <<

You mean 'compliment'. Unless you mean a 'complement of Haywards'. But I am guessing you didn't. Too busy stoking.

Either way, not a good move.

Robtek said:

Oh, not at all, Ben.

>>As i've spent over 500 hours in CoD and had my fun, i still can't look into the heads of other non-lamenting posters here.<<

You may want to re-phrase this.

>>Be it as it may, it is definitely better, imo, of course, to enjoy what one has and having the hope that it gets better, then craving for something and sling mud on it because ones dreams aren't fulfilled.<<

But surely better than either just to tell it it how it is, surely, and what needs fixing? Just how rose-tinted do you have to be?

>>Defending the mud-slingers as rightful critics is even more pathetic, <<

It depends on the criticism (and the mud-slinging). The devs didn't directly acknowledge the obvious problems for a long time, then only glancingly, then under duress. And then they dont like doing it, and get petulant. A bit liek the savid supporters, in fact. In fact, very much liek the avid supporters.

>>still imo, because all bugs and errors have been reported a long time ago and the devs are working to remove them.<<

And what of the much abally-hooed dynamic weather and campaign? And why are are being gicven (very low quality) pics of the sequel? (already!). Still, it beats the banjo...just....

>>But all this has been posted quite a few times and still some people do believe that slinging mud on something they are craving for earns them more then pity and a few answering lines in a forum. <<

So you say, adding to it. And adopting a more conciliatory tone when it suits you.

I still think the devs need a better idea of the enormity of the omissions and glaring faults, and a farbetter sense of priority (or the publishers do, or whatever). More targetted criticism is needed, not less. And to do this means cutting throug the tripe of critic-baiting, of which you are as guilty as several others. Whethe rit's rose-tinted optimism, forgetfulness, or plain servility, or just the good old sprt of critic-baiting...none of it matters. What matters is the game is delivered remotely as promised. perhaps just a sense of accountability. Very ho-hum pics of a sequel at this stage? Really?

Ben

[ACE-OF-ACES]

Originally Posted by Falstaff

Either way, not a good move.

That is your opinion and your welcome to it.. Just know that I don't agree with you.

[Force10]

Originally Posted by robtek

Be it as it may, it is definitely better, imo, of course, to enjoy what one has and having the hope that it gets better,
then craving for something and sling mud on it because ones dreams aren't fulfilled.

I think you are confusing "dreams aren't fulfilled" with "a functioning product". But yes, my dream of a functioning product was not fulfilled. I guess the fact you have spent 500 hours on the game and countless more here at the forums speaks volumes. I am an adult with kids and "big person" responsibilities, so I don't have the time to try and "make a sim" with the FMB or completely lower my definition of "playable" to make me feel better about my purchase such as you have. The fact the devs are completely rebuilding the gfx engine is enough for most folks to realize that the first engine was wrongfully pushed on to us, for full price no less.

I'm glad you can enjoy using your imagination to where you have AI that is serviceable, radio commands, etc. and fill in all the other gaping holes in game. Most of us don't take up residence in fantasyland however, so we are stuck here in reality. There is some comic relief however from the faithful folks that just "can't believe" that everyone can't use there imaginations as they do, and imagine it was worth $50.

Keep em' coming Ace and robtek, laughter is the best medicine at this point so I look forward to your next attack on people and their lack of imagination.

[ElAurens]

This is a sad, sad thread.

It does nothing to advance the completeion of the sim to the level we all want it to be at.

It reminds me of the guy who hits himself in the head with a hammer because it feels so good when he stops doing it, only you guys never stop beating each other's heads in.

I know for a fact that many of you are well ovet 40 years old, and are intelligent, responsible adults.

Why act like 14 year old playground ruffians in here?

Why?