How do you play this game (poll)

[FZG_Merlin]

the recent debates had me wonder, what proportion of players on here do what.

 

This is not a topic about what is better, or harder or anything..  Just wondering whats the proportion of people doing what.

 

lets satistify my curiosity, if you dont mind !

 

thanks !

[FG28Kodiak]

Hm mainly MP, SP only for Configuration and testing.

[FZG_Merlin]

Hm mainly MP, SP only for Configuration and testing.

 

thats where I am at.

 

I might use SP for specific training too. like training dive bombing, or skip bombing, back in the Il2 days.

[303_Kwiatek]

Since 12 years only online, not any interest in single player

Edited October 7, 2014 by Kwiatek

[indiaciki]

MP for missions. SP free flight only.

[FZG_Merlin]

quite balanced so far. 

Edited October 7, 2014 by FZG_Immel

[Voidhunger]

so only here

[SYN_Mike77]

I actually think there is some general research out there that shows that the vast majority of players are sp only. If I recall its something like 90% SP only. That is genearl research that I first saw some years ago and may or may not be relevant to combat flight sims in 2014.

[JG300_Ice]

Only MP since the "unlocks" personnaly.

[FZG_Merlin]

I actually think there is some general research out there that shows that the vast majority of players are sp only. If I recall its something like 90% SP only. That is genearl research that I first saw some years ago and may or may not be relevant to combat flight sims in 2014.

 

situation has probably also evolved with the boradband connections people have these days.

[dburne]

I would also imagine, that there is a large contingent of SP folks, that are more lurkers than posters on the forums.

[SharpeXB]

Good idea for a poll. Although it samples only forum enthusiasts and perhaps not the average gamer.

 

I do mostly SP since it's easier time involvement. If time permits I like MP as well. Some sims have very good SP options like Rise of Flight and DCS but not such good MP. Mostly in flight sims MP seems poorly attended hence I don't do it much.

 

Good points about SP. More realistic environment, missions and objectives. Like Pat Wilson or Desastersoft Plus you can pause it.

 

MP. Obviously fun since it's real people.

 

Both are good modes so I don't feel like being exclusive either way.

[III/JG52_Otto_-I-]

I paid for an on-line multiplayer air-combat simulator not for a game for kids 

[wellenbrecher]

Actualy playing -> MP only

Testing control schemes and graphical settings -> QMB

 

Voted "only MP" as I wouldn't call the other bit "playing".

[=SqSq=Sulaco]

At this point?

 

I don't.

[=LG/F=Kathon]

I dont play it at all.

[ST_ami7b5]

Mainly MP.

SP  when I expect I might be disturbed - then 'Pause' comes handy.

Also SP (QMB) when getting used to an AC and for shooting/bombing practicing.

Edited October 7, 2014 by ST_ami7b5

[Voidhunger]

hmmm when I look at the poll results I think our hope for improved single player part is doomed.

[Habu]

Only MP (except for beta test).

[CheeseGromit]

SP only.

[VRPilot]

both, the AI doesn't flame be being a noob for crashing 

 

 

I know I'm a minority, but I enjoy SP a lot and the way the devs implement it (sure there is potential to make it even better, I hope for the Desastersoft guys)

Edited October 7, 2014 by VollautoVolker

[SharpeXB]

Single player is essential because it's difficult or impossible to create immersive realistic missions in multiplayer.

Look at the large formation flights in Desastersoft where you're escorting in a group of fighters etc.

such gameplay can't be done in mp since it requires too many players to act together which typically don't.

Mp is good and fun and even realistic in a different way.

[[TWB]80hd]

Single player is essential because it's difficult or impossible to create immersive realistic missions in multiplayer.

Look at the large formation flights in Desastersoft where you're escorting in a group of fighters etc.

such gameplay can't be done in mp since it requires too many players to act together which typically don't.

Mp is good and fun and even realistic in a different way.

 

One thing that Aces High does right is massive multiplayer scenarios/missions.

 

Quite awesome... if you're into that, it's worth a look... they do 1 or 2 big ones per year.

[Yakmaster]

Single player is essential because it's difficult or impossible to create immersive realistic missions in multiplayer.

Look at the large formation flights in Desastersoft where you're escorting in a group of fighters etc.

such gameplay can't be done in mp since it requires too many players to act together which typically don't.

Mp is good and fun and even realistic in a different way.

 

Dont judge MP by DF servers, it's like judging SP by QM and saying its not SP Career, if you look for big organised events youll not fined them there, loot of squads have big coop wars and events for that, but most regular players dont know about them, this is where you see 20-40 players in Ju-52s or bombers flying together for something with proper escorts

Edited October 7, 2014 by Yakmaster

[Afwastus]

MP, MP, and MP.

 

I prefer historical, objective based maps for my everyday fun and large group events when I have the time (for that unparalleled feeling of meeting a fighter escort that can fight you with good tactics and actually presents a danger to you).

 

I do also randomly use Quick Mission to do some gunnery practice or when I want to practice evasive maneuvers against a horde of AI. I've run through the tutorial and campaign, but I stopped once I unlocked the headrest for the Bf 109 F4, because that was all I needed. SP just isn't my thing.

Edited October 7, 2014 by Afwastus

[LLv44_Mprhead]

Mostly MP with occasional SP. Although my guess would be, that this poll will give some kind of answer of preferences of those people active in forums, not so much in player base as whole. From my personal experience I would say, that those who are into multiplayer are more inclined to also participate in forums. Ofc this is in no way scientific data, just my personal observation of the people I know.

[SimFreak]

Mostly quick action... I don't have time to fly around in search for enemy.

[Sokol1]

Will be more representative if you divide this: "Mainly MP but SP now and then" in

 

Mainly MP but QMB now and then

 

Mainly MP but SP QMB now and then and Campaing

[JG1_Pragr]

Actually I miss one another option.

 

I would like to play MP only, but if I would be force to play SP to unlock planes/weapons I will not to play the game anymore.

[Blackcloud]

I think that the better poll would have included the option:

 

Do you think that the game differs enough from what you thought you were buying that you will not play it as much as you intended at the time of purchase?

Edited October 8, 2014 by Blackcloud

[SYN_Bandy]

Single player is essential because it's difficult or impossible to create immersive realistic missions in multiplayer.

... such gameplay can't be done in mp since it requires too many players to act together which typically don't....

 

But it can and does happen!  Come join us every Sunday for a Rise of Flight 'Vintage Mission'.  Both sides, Entente and Central Powers organize and escort flights (sometimes quite large ones) on a regular basis.  It can, does, and will happen in MP, and can in BoS as long as the online squads make it so.  We certainly plan to swarm and take control of local air space

 

Oddly enough, organized flights are often a complaint by unaffiliated RoF players who perfer to try to fly it alone on MP...

Edited October 8, 2014 by SYN_Bandy

[FZG_Merlin]

for those who remember the golden age of Il2, online virtual campaign such as VEF were absolutely awesome. And quite historical and realistic too. It was FAN TAS TIC !

[SYN_Per]

Indeed it was!

[I./JG68_Sperber]

Nr.: 6. --- dont fly BoS ---> Triple Screen support broken

 

please

[Mmaruda]

There should be an option in the poll: I don't fly BoS.

[Sokol1]

Maybe: I don't fly BoS. I am a "forum pilot".   

[JG4_Widukind]

for those who remember the golden age of Il2, online virtual campaign such as VEF were absolutely awesome. And quite historical and realistic too. It was FAN TAS TIC !

Ohhh yes i remember me to VEF1 ,hour and hour is spend.How long ago was it ?

[Sephyrius]

Nr.: 6. --- dont fly BoS ---> Triple Screen support broken

 

please

This.

[BFsSmurfy]

 

 

(sure there is potential to make it even better, I hope for the Desastersoft guys)

 

That`s a good point mate one I was thinking of earlier, they made some decent stuff for CloD (I bought one), why do it yourself if there are companies out there that would do it FOC and better, freeing up resources for other stuff. Might be a bit simplistic from me , but you never know.

Single player is essential because it's difficult or impossible to create immersive realistic missions in multiplayer.
Look at the large formation flights in Desastersoft where you're escorting in a group of fighters etc.
such gameplay can't be done in mp since it requires too many players to act together which typically don't.
Mp is good and fun and even realistic in a different way.

 

Sry mate thats not right at all, we run mission based scenarios at Battel-Fields and always have, our dedicated mission template has been copied all over the place. MP is what you want it to be, but it`s up to you to find the right server to play in, splat fest or mission based, it caters for all. Sorry for the OT btw.

[LLv34_Untamo]

S!

 

Selected "MP only". Almost only use SP for testing and configuration. Very rarely try any SP missions.

 

 

for those who remember the golden age of Il2, online virtual campaign such as VEF were absolutely awesome. And quite historical and realistic too. It was FAN TAS TIC !

 

They now have the form of SEOW campaigns, and still going strong. Kursk '43 campaign just starting with 60-100 players. Moar info:

http://2ndvarp.net/forumdisplay.php?94-SEOW-Battle-of-Kursk-1943

Edited October 17, 2014 by LLv34_Untamo