Just found out about this place and found a forum dedicated to the ONE online game I play - and likely the last too... I cannot imagine one better.
Sorry to hear of the difficulty some folks are having getting started. I can relate, thinking back to the first days I played... that was back in 2001, the night the WWII Online servers first went live. I had a terrible time learning, but I stuck with it, and eventually got near the top of the "food chain".
Here are some things that would have made my training days easier:
1) Get TeamSpeak (free download, ask in-game for various server addresses and assistance in setting up). Voice communication is essential for air combat, and extremely benficial for all others.
2) Join a squad. Your squadmates who have been around can teach you what it takes to survive, and will buddy-up with you in combat so as to keep you both alive.
3) Seek out online training - such is available on both sides Allied and Axis. Trainers (real, live people - volunteers) are available on many days of the week to assist the n00bies - check the forums at http://discussions.playnet.com/index.php or log into the game and ask on the "HELP" text channel (F6 key by default). The value of training is enormous in adding to your survivability and kill-count. You can become good without it, but training is DEFINATELY the shortcut to success.
I am sure there are more things I could post if I thought for a minute, but these 3 things will get you effective in the game in 2 weeks to a month. After that you are working on the advanced stuff, and can proceed at your own pace. If you really want to get good, do a little research on WWII real-life tactics - much is directly applicable to the game, as it is as good a simulation as I have ever seen.
S!
Oyaji, CO 70 Bomber Wing, RAF (retired) x dozens...
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Just found out about this place and found a forum dedicated to the ONE online game I play - and likely the last too... I cannot imagine one better.
Sorry to hear of the difficulty some folks are having getting started. I can relate, thinking back to the first days I played... that was back in 2001, the night the WWII Online servers first went live. I had a terrible time learning, but I stuck with it, and eventually got near the top of the "food chain".
Here are some things that would have made my training days easier:
1) Get TeamSpeak (free download, ask in-game for various server addresses and assistance in setting up). Voice communication is essential for air combat, and extremely benficial for all others.
2) Join a squad. Your squadmates who have been around can teach you what it takes to survive, and will buddy-up with you in combat so as to keep you both alive.
3) Seek out online training - such is available on both sides Allied and Axis. Trainers (real, live people - volunteers) are available on many days of the week to assist the n00bies - check the forums at http://discussions.playnet.com/index.php or log into the game and ask on the "HELP" text channel (F6 key by default). The value of training is enormous in adding to your survivability and kill-count. You can become good without it, but training is DEFINATELY the shortcut to success.
I am sure there are more things I could post if I thought for a minute, but these 3 things will get you effective in the game in 2 weeks to a month. After that you are working on the advanced stuff, and can proceed at your own pace. If you really want to get good, do a little research on WWII real-life tactics - much is directly applicable to the game, as it is as good a simulation as I have ever seen.
S!
Oyaji, CO 70 Bomber Wing, RAF (retired)
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