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Well, it's been a while since I posted here, and it's been even longer since I was a regular. Basically I stopped playing flight sims for a while. I may try out the new patch for PF though. I've been playing the Stony Road mod for Hearts of Iron, and I've been playing a lot of Rome Total War lately. However I did buy WOV some time ago, but it reminded me too much of SF (horrible memories) for me to take to it, but I may give it another go. My PC is still pretty average so I can't play LOMAC. Oh and I fell in love with ESPN NFL 2K5, and played some Halo 2. So that's the news on gaming. As some of you may recall, I was planning on joining the Navy, and going to OCS after college. Well last semester sucked, because I've been mentally finished with college like 6 months. So now, I'm finishing my degree this summer, and I WILL graduate on August 6th. But...... here's the fun part. I've lost all interest in the Navy, I hate the Chair Force, and the Army is... well the Army. Sooooooo, I'M GOING TO BE A MARINE BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR! I will probably ship out to boot in late August or sometime in September. I haven't signed anything yet, but that's just because I'm trying to work out routes to OCS. It's looking like I will go Reserves or Enlisted first, because quite frankly, I'm out of shape (not fat, but no Marine either). Btw, I finally quit smoking. It's only been a week, but I have absolutely no want of cigs at all. Also, I am engaged to a very smart, loving, and beautiful woman (kinda looks like Katie Holmes)...... and she's pregnant. Our child is due on January 8th. She stands behind my decision to become a Marine. All she asks is that I don't get killed, and I would be inclined to agree. I think we'll do okay while I'm away, but being an Army brat, she understands. Also, I've lost almost all taste for alcohol. Well, I don't binge drink anymore, so that's good news. So within the next six months, I'll be a college grad, a Marine, a daddy, and I may be married within that time frame. Cheers, Jason Saffell

So Fates, or any other enthusiasts, where are the MP hosts?

So I set up a mission with a combined NATO force going against a Russian airbase and a rather large armored column. I put one S300 site in the game... multiple launchers, the works. I also added two ground radar, and a Tunguska and 2XShilka in the column. And 2 more Shilka's around the airfield. So it's a pretty good defense. I've got 2 German F-4's doing wild weasel, 2 Mirage's doing escort, 2 Tornados doing ground attack, 2(me) A-10's doing ground attack, and 4 F-18's doing ground attack. 1 Backfire on anti-ship duty, and 3 Su-33 on CAP. Problem!!! My wildweasels, and my Tornados bug out and drop their ordinance as soon as the SAMs start popping up. Basically they turn themselves into fighters, but they don't do much of anything other than evade SAMs until they get shot down. F-18's never make it to the bombing area so scratch them. I was trying to make it so the Tornados and Hornets would make it in and do some damage on the SAMs and AAA before I and my wingman arrive to knock out the armor. Obviously this doesn't work because the Weasels bug out. Also, if I order my wingman to go SEAD, he climbs and then draws fire, then he dumps his load too. Is there anyway to actually make the AI engage the SAMs? Note: all a/c are at Average ability. Sorry if this is an old problem, or if I come off as an idiot, but I've just now given LOMAC a shot, so I'm in need of some help. Thanks, J

http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/uk.cfm?id=673262005 Apparently this is old, but I just heard about it.

http://usmilitary.about.com/library/miljokes/bloath.htm

Is there some sort of F-18 mod/hack out there? Is it carrier capable?

Tried it out. You can't take off from the US carrier, and the A2G system is impossible, and I can't get a lock with sparrows. But hey, if you wanna drop dumb bombs and shoot heaters, and land on a US carrier with a US jet, then this'll do just fine.

Awesome, I just downloaded it, and installed it with LoMan. Will give it a go later, as I have to leave now. Thanks a bunch! -J

I'm all over this. Can't wait!

Revoking one of our nation's military treasures is not a good way of getting homosexuals accepted into the mil. Glad to see that Stockton wants to take her.

So they're going to replace the D with the F when it gets fully deployed? Or is the Navy going to get all of the Super Bugs?

Can somebody tell me if the USMC will be getting F/A-18F's? Or will they be stuck with D's? I ask because it's the job I'm shooting for (WSO).

Oh come on, the Super Bug is a hot lookin' bird.

Hmm, Russian pilots are often criticized for flying their aircraft at what western pilots consider "dangerous" g's, speeds, and altitudes... Russian pilots reply: "It is okay, the aircraft can handle it". Heard this while watching a documentary on the Fulcrum on the Military channel. We all know that the ruskies tend to have some problems keeping aloft in their Fulcrums at airshows. Isrealis... probably the best dogfighters. USAF.... best equipment. Russians.... totally f***ed in the head. USN NAVAIR.... pretty good all around, which makes them the best IMO, but I'm also biased.

Actually try the USN, USMC, IAF, USAF, then the RAF

I'm dreading the day when pilots are deemed unworthy of aerial combat. Maybe the new movie "Stealth" will help the public opinion in this..... although it looks like a very lame movie. Yes, BUFF, this incident was a year ago, but seeing that you are a Scotsman, you got access to the info before we did.....

God, I got so burnt this weekend. I look like a Yankee.

Oh ya, mother of GOD I've become conservative over the last year. I still voted for Kerry, but that's just because I hate W, Chenney, and Rummy. I know... NO POLITICS, but it is important to note, since I was so staunch a liberal some time ago. Now I'm a moderate who leans to the right.

Very nice NC, very nice indeed.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I wonder if they got a T-Shirt for that one.

Is anyone else going cup crazy? I know I am, I live for this time of year... nothing else matters right now... well except for the war, but I will admit my viewing of the news has dropped a whole lot in the past week.

I would've bought the game today, but I opted for the Ribeye and the two bottles of Shiraz

Might as well start off this forum with an announcement. El video's.... airplanes n s**t

Ya, I've been kinda busy lately. It's Senior year, so I kinda have to care about school, and I've been going out more.... my negative balance in my checking account shows it And all my gaming time lately has been taken up with Rome: Total War (Awesome, go buy it!). But Pacific Fighters is lookin' good, so I'll be back in skies when it hits the shelves. .... that means loads of screenshots of my victories Cheers, Snap PS. Really diggin' the new site layout, MJ.

Holy Jesus, this place is lookin good. It's all pro-stylee