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Initial Impressions?

Posted: 20 Jun 2005, 12:43
by PanzerMeyer
So how do you guys like the new IL-2 so far? I thought Friday's flying went extremely well.

Posted: 20 Jun 2005, 13:18
by Hammer
i like it better so far...even Pacific. did the zero's seem more tame to you all?

very happy Buff flew with us - shows how much more we have to learn about flying.

Posted: 20 Jun 2005, 13:36
by Jedi Master
The Zeros wild flights were toned down. Still too early for a decisive verdict, though.

Posted: 20 Jun 2005, 14:18
by KODIAK
In my dreams . . . . . . . . . . . :lol:

Posted: 20 Jun 2005, 15:14
by Grifter
Yeah I like it better so far. Having played a bit offline, I've found that the AI does use real tactics for the most part and prove to be more than a challenge to shoot down. :-)

Posted: 20 Jun 2005, 15:27
by KODIAK
What I mean is, 'in my dreams' is the only place I've seen the AI behave themselves, cos I fell asleep the last two times we decided to play. :lol:

Posted: 20 Jun 2005, 16:45
by Hammer
yeah - it is that getting old thing...!!! :D

Posted: 20 Jun 2005, 17:45
by KODIAK
You know you're getting old when . . . . . . . . .


You are going back to work! :shock:

Posted: 22 Jun 2005, 13:53
by PanzerMeyer
KODIAK wrote:You know you're getting old when . . . . . . . . .


You are going back to work! :shock:

What kind of duties will you be performing when you go back to work?

Posted: 22 Jun 2005, 14:47
by KODIAK
Well, initially, since I was going to be spending a lot of time away on conferences and courses, it would be beneficial to them and myself if I would run the Junior NCOs' accounts, and the battalion PRI shop accounts and run the shop itself. Now they feel they might rather put someone else in there and get me to sort out all their ATE systems before they deploy next year, the other individual is unable to perform their trade specific responsibilities. "Scratch our backs and we'll scratch your's." is what they said. "Let's see if you can be held to that!" is how I replied (with a raised eyebrow for effect! LOL! :lol: )
Who knows what they're thinking, it three days I've moved companies twice, and switched jobs twice - do they really know what they're doing? I'm not sure. What I AM sure of, is that I will be taking a few days off golfing with my new putter and driver next week - and they are quite happy about it! LOL! :wink:

Posted: 22 Jun 2005, 16:37
by PanzerMeyer
It seems like you have quite a quaint and relaxed existence in the Army! LOL.


Just hope France or Spain don't decide to invade the UK or something like that. :lol: :P

Posted: 23 Jun 2005, 05:31
by Nemisis
Well seeing as how the French are pissed at us about the new Europen budget proposed by Britain it might be a possibility, although if they do as good a job on that as they did defending their own country in WWII it should not be a problem!

Posted: 23 Jun 2005, 11:08
by KODIAK
No mate, by the time we get to their side of the friggin Channel, they'll be half way to bloody Italy! And they make good damn neighbours too. Infact the only good thing to come 'out' of France is the French FOREIGN Legion. :wink: :roll:

Posted: 24 Jun 2005, 04:19
by Nemisis
Yes the Italians (or the Flip Floppers) and French (French Army!!! Whats that???) would make great neighbours.

The Italians could defend the fleeing French until they realise that they are losing and then join the other side and then we can all kick French but together :lol:

Posted: 24 Jun 2005, 06:21
by KODIAK
A h h h h h . . .! A man who knows the history of that little joke. :roll: :wink:

Posted: 24 Jun 2005, 06:46
by PanzerMeyer
Nemisis wrote:Yes the Italians (or the Flip Floppers) :

I thought that was John Kerry? LOL.


Ah yes, Italy. They sold themselves to the highest bidder in World War I and then when they tried to invade Southern France in 1940 as the French Army was collapsing against the Germans in the North, they actually got soundly defeated! LOL.

Posted: 24 Jun 2005, 08:32
by KODIAK
. . . . . and the rest was history, as they say!

Posted: 25 Jun 2005, 08:50
by PanzerMeyer
So how did you guys like the carrier take-offs last night? Oh, here is a screenshot I took of Steel shooting down that FW-190!


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Posted: 25 Jun 2005, 09:49
by KODIAK
Although this might seem OFF topic, there are I am sure those who would agree it is very much an important part of this thread - seeing as you guys have reverted to carrier landings again, I am at a bit of a loss really. I know I've missed the last few nights but things are just setting back down again after me getting back to work, sorry I have missed out falling asleep and all that. However, I have just discovered the RealSimulation website is back up, and decided to contact them with regard to the rudder pedals they have for sale, even though I have been unsuccessful (like many) in attempting to reach them previously, never mind get an answer.
Here is their website:

http://www.realsimulator.com/

Yes, they may be somewhat expensive (when I finally get a price), but I am trying to bear in mind that it is my intent to build a pit at some stage. And these are the pedals I'd want in my set-up. Have a look also at their stick and throttle - very nice! And if I am correct they use, or can use, Cougar software for control.

Posted: 25 Jun 2005, 13:42
by PanzerMeyer
KODIAK wrote:seeing as you guys have reverted to carrier landings again, I am at a bit of a loss really. I know I've missed the last few nights but things are just setting back down again after me getting back to work, sorry I have missed out falling asleep and all that..
Kodiak, you are being much too dramatic about all this! This has nothing to do with you missing the last few nights. We just decided to try carrier take offs and landings again just so we can finally start mastering all of the simulation aspects of this great game.

I'll put it this way. If I can take off from a carrier with simply a twist rudder joystick, I know YOU can as well. :lol: