phoenixhawk13 0 Posted March 31, 2009 Hello gentlemen - I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself, since I've been quietly lurking for a couple of weeks. I just received received my copy of BH&H last night, and flew my first mission (FRE Nieuport17 11/1/16). This has surpassed my every expectation and hope; this sim is everything I had dared to dream it would be, and I've only just scratched the surface (I never even saw combat in my 72 minute run last night...). From the sirens to the distant boom of flak to my horrified fleeing away from German lines with three Halberstadt DII's trying in vain to catch my nimble bird to the relief of finally putting her back on the ground...the entire experience was simply that: an experience. Thank you to the OFF team for the obvious passion and respect they have for the subject and time. This has obviously been a labor of love and it shows in all the details. I can't wait for the thrill of my first kill. Or even to know how Adjutant Thierry Renoit will eventually die. Because I have no illusions that he'll be home for Christmas come December 1918 :) Thanks also to the community out here; this kind of support and the courtesy I've borne witness to among the members on this board was instrumental in my decision to purchase OFF:BH&H. You fellows are gentlemen to the last, and I sincerely hope to have the opportunity to fly with some or all of you online sometime in the future. Kindest regards, I am looking forward to all that this promises. - phoenixhawk13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Polovski 460 Posted March 31, 2009 Welcome phoenixhawk13, great to hear people enjoying OFF in the way it was meant to be - thanks for the comments. Glad the guys in the forum behaved themselves too :) well done to the guys n gals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRUMPYBEAR 1 Posted March 31, 2009 Hello gentlemen - I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself, since I've been quietly lurking for a couple of weeks. I just received received my copy of BH&H last night, and flew my first mission (FRE Nieuport17 11/1/16). This has surpassed my every expectation and hope; this sim is everything I had dared to dream it would be, and I've only just scratched the surface (I never even saw combat in my 72 minute run last night...). From the sirens to the distant boom of flak to my horrified fleeing away from German lines with three Halberstadt DII's trying in vain to catch my nimble bird to the relief of finally putting her back on the ground...the entire experience was simply that: an experience. Thank you to the OFF team for the obvious passion and respect they have for the subject and time. This has obviously been a labor of love and it shows in all the details. I can't wait for the thrill of my first kill. Or even to know how Adjutant Thierry Renoit will eventually die. Because I have no illusions that he'll be home for Christmas come December 1918 :) Thanks also to the community out here; this kind of support and the courtesy I've borne witness to among the members on this board was instrumental in my decision to purchase OFF:BH&H. You fellows are gentlemen to the last, and I sincerely hope to have the opportunity to fly with some or all of you online sometime in the future. Welcome Phoenixhawk13 Hope you enjoy OFF BHH. Grumpybear Kindest regards, I am looking forward to all that this promises. - phoenixhawk13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siggi 10 Posted March 31, 2009 Lovely intro, nice to have you aboard old chap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameljockey 3 Posted March 31, 2009 Welcome phoenixhawk 13! It's great to have noobs. If it wasn't for you guys, we couldn't call ourselves OFF vets! Seriously though, thanks for the compliments on the forum etiquette etc. I think you'll find that for the most part, we are all a bunch of good Joes (and Josephines) and we welcome any and all, as long as you behave yourself! Welcome! CJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixhawk13 0 Posted March 31, 2009 Thanks for the warm welcome everyone :) I'm just ticking off the hours till I might leave work and ...well, I'm sure you all know exactly what happens then - phoenixhawk13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptroyce 0 Posted March 31, 2009 phoenixhawk 13 - Welcome to OFF! ..from your post, I will predict, that you will be a valued participant in this small, yet growing WW1 sim community. Regards, Royce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixhawk13 0 Posted March 31, 2009 CAUTION : OFF is adidicting. Any squandering of previously discussed funds, for a NEW Mobo or Video card will not be the responseabiliy of OBD That's bad news...I'm a very easily addicted person :P I've already dumped > $150 on this enterprise already, and after one flight realised that I -need- a TrackIR module. This is why I can't have nice things :D Still cheaper than the real thing by a factor of several hundred...airworthy Bristol F.2B replica's get pricey fast. So until -that- day, I'll indulge this sickness for all its worth :D - phoenixhawk13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptSopwith 26 Posted April 1, 2009 That's bad news...I'm a very easily addicted person :P I've already dumped > $150 on this enterprise already, and after one flight realised that I -need- a TrackIR module. This is why I can't have nice things :D Still cheaper than the real thing by a factor of several hundred...airworthy Bristol F.2B replica's get pricey fast. So until -that- day, I'll indulge this sickness for all its worth :D - phoenixhawk13 Welcome to the board mate! It's always a pleasure to see new pilots finding their way here and discovering the joys of this sim. It's also an added bonus when they are as courteous and polite as yourself. I hope you enjoy digging in to the sim, there is much to be found in OFF. A new experience waits for you each time you roll off the grass fields and into the skies over Flanders. Best of luck, fly safe, and fight hard! Salute! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rickitycrate 10 Posted April 1, 2009 Hi there phoenixhawk13, Welcome to our friendly little airfield. I can see you will fit right into our squad and do your utmost in the great cause. This is a great bunch of blokes, mates, chaps and guys, myself excluded. You have much to gain by checking in often and pitching in when you can. It seems to me the fun never ends and I hope that you will find your OFF experience very rewarding. And to any lurkers, I was among you a few short months ago, come on in and join up. Tell us a little something about yourself so we can give you a welcome too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Dirt 1 Posted April 1, 2009 Welcome too the Skies of BHAH glad to have you here. Good luck and good hunting> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
