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The Ace Combat Thread (NSF56k)

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  • AxenAxen My avatar is Excalibur. Yes, the sword.Registered User regular
    Clearly the reincarnation of Yellow Thirteen.

    A Capellan's favorite sheath for any blade is your back.
  • DaMoonRulzDaMoonRulz Mare ImbriumRegistered User regular
    Axen wrote: »
    Clearly the reincarnation of Yellow Thirteen.

    Old Yeller 13

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
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  • manwiththemachinegunmanwiththemachinegun METAL GEAR?! Registered User regular
    The Vector Thrust frame is about 10x funnier than it should be.

  • SynthesisSynthesis Honda Today! Registered User regular
    Zero needs something about how stupid the final mission is (also now I'm thinking it's vaguely "Souls-like").

    Amazon sent me by preorder bonus. Crisis averted. My Hori HOTAS is coming on via UPS so...should be pretty fast? Hopefully it wasn't a mistake.

  • Trajan45Trajan45 Registered User regular
    edited January 2019
    Mission 9 officially sucks. I've pretty much beaten it then died.

    I think I need to take more time looking at routes. I seem to come out of cloud cover near radar station #3 and there isn't anything to go back and hide in. The wind on the final station sucks, I kept getting pulled up. 3 times so far and I just make it to the end.

    Lol and I wasn't even halfway done. Finished it.

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  • ErrorError Registered User regular
    Synthesis wrote: »
    Amazon sent me by preorder bonus. Crisis averted. My Hori HOTAS is coming on via UPS so...should be pretty fast? Hopefully it wasn't a mistake.

    Narrator: "It wasn't."

  • SynthesisSynthesis Honda Today! Registered User regular
    Error wrote: »
    Synthesis wrote: »
    Amazon sent me by preorder bonus. Crisis averted. My Hori HOTAS is coming on via UPS so...should be pretty fast? Hopefully it wasn't a mistake.

    Narrator: "It wasn't."

    We all need more narration in our life.

    Even if I end up not keeping it, I'll be sure to share my findings (which should be applicable to the PS4 model too).

  • DaMoonRulzDaMoonRulz Mare ImbriumRegistered User regular
    I have this Flightstick
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    And for the most part I like it. If I was listing negatives it would be that I wish it was the base was heavier, and there's a slight hitch in the middle of the throttle. It takes some getting used to but I think the hitch is neutral thrust (not hitting the brake or afterburner) so I need to practice leaving it there. The Flightstick menu doesn't tell you that you can use the twisting motion of the joystick to yaw, but you totally can.

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  • SynthesisSynthesis Honda Today! Registered User regular
    I had the exact same model, though for PS3. I ended up selling it when I got my original Logitech G940, I think (which I in-turn replaced with a Saitek X-55 and then an X-56 when that one broke).

    It's actually very serviceable, and sort of regretted it because I lost a good legacy USB HOTAS--but it wasn't anywhere as good as the other HOTAS setups, obviously.

    I'm hoping Hori's device similar from a PC standpoint.

  • Librarian's ghostLibrarian's ghost Librarian, Ghostbuster, and TimSpork Registered User regular
    There keeps being a bunch of "attack lots of ground target" missions so I keep using the A-10 with the good ground missiles. These cut scenes with everyone flying super rad air fighters and then me in the butt ugly A-10 is hilarious.

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  • Trajan45Trajan45 Registered User regular
    The A-10 was always one of my fav's growing up. I grabbed it because it's cheap, but man it's hard to use haha. Thought it would have more defense.

    1 million away from the F-22. So close!

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  • SynthesisSynthesis Honda Today! Registered User regular
    The lack of an Su-25 is a little bit of a bummer, but the "Fullback" is probably an acceptable replacement.

  • ShadowfireShadowfire Vermont, in the middle of nowhereRegistered User regular
    There keeps being a bunch of "attack lots of ground target" missions so I keep using the A-10 with the good ground missiles. These cut scenes with everyone flying super rad air fighters and then me in the butt ugly A-10 is hilarious.

    You take that back right now!

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  • Handsome CostanzaHandsome Costanza Ask me about 8bitdo RIP Iwata-sanRegistered User regular
    Someone said that this game was like Metal Gear Solid but with planes and I can't think of a better explanation for anything ever.

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  • DaMoonRulzDaMoonRulz Mare ImbriumRegistered User regular
    I'm still in the early tree because I just want to unlock ALL the planes

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  • Trajan45Trajan45 Registered User regular
    Getting a bit better at MP. Was trying the railgun but its too finicky with a controller. Feels like theres a quick U-turn option i’m not getting. Other wise sub 2250, burst missiles or 8x missiles work well.

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  • manwiththemachinegunmanwiththemachinegun METAL GEAR?! Registered User regular
    F-15 with lasers or bust for me.

  • Johnny ChopsockyJohnny Chopsocky Scootaloo! We have to cook! Grillin' HaysenburgersRegistered User regular
    Shadowfire wrote: »
    There keeps being a bunch of "attack lots of ground target" missions so I keep using the A-10 with the good ground missiles. These cut scenes with everyone flying super rad air fighters and then me in the butt ugly A-10 is hilarious.

    You take that back right now!

    It is ugly, but super endearingly so.

    Like a warthog.

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  • LD50LD50 Registered User regular
    edited January 2019
    Trajan45 wrote: »
    Getting a bit better at MP. Was trying the railgun but its too finicky with a controller. Feels like theres a quick U-turn option i’m not getting. Other wise sub 2250, burst missiles or 8x missiles work well.

    Hold brake and accelerate at the same time.

    Edit: oh, and turn.

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  • Trajan45Trajan45 Registered User regular
    Yeah i do that. Might just be lag, but seems like folks just flip on a dime.

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  • Zoku GojiraZoku Gojira Monster IslandRegistered User regular
    The briefing just mentioned a place called “Bulgardarest.” That’s right up there with Mihaly’s full name. Although the latter would’ve been funnier if it hadn’t been spoiled by the subtitles. The narrator would’ve just kept talking, and at some point, I would’ve pissed myself.

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  • ErrorError Registered User regular
    F-15 with lasers or bust for me.

    F-15C with lasers. Not too fond of the laser the Strike Eagle gets.

  • BoogdudBoogdud Registered User regular
    Someone said that this game was like Metal Gear Solid but with planes and I can't think of a better explanation for anything ever.

    If that means "Fantastic gameplay and graphics, with a story that was scripted and executed as if it was developed by aliens from another planet. A planet where intonation, expression and dialect are foreign concepts." Then yes, that is an accurate description!

  • BasilBasil Registered User regular
    Boogdud wrote: »
    Someone said that this game was like Metal Gear Solid but with planes and I can't think of a better explanation for anything ever.

    If that means "Fantastic gameplay and graphics, with a story that was scripted and executed as if it was developed by aliens from another planet. A planet where intonation, expression and dialect are foreign concepts." Then yes, that is an accurate description!

    Metal Gear!?

    Oh, you bet.

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  • ErrorError Registered User regular
    Is there a mod in the tech tree that gives you more flares/chaff? I feel its a little ridiculous how little there is.

  • Trajan45Trajan45 Registered User regular
    Starting to run into folks with MP upgrades. Had a missile follow me through multiple twists and turns. Must have the special missile gear.

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  • Trajan45Trajan45 Registered User regular
    So what do you need for the PSVR missions? Just the headset and camera? Never used PSVR before but got one for Christmas.

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  • SynthesisSynthesis Honda Today! Registered User regular
    Boogdud wrote: »
    Someone said that this game was like Metal Gear Solid but with planes and I can't think of a better explanation for anything ever.

    If that means "Fantastic gameplay and graphics, with a story that was scripted and executed as if it was developed by aliens from another planet. A planet where intonation, expression and dialect are foreign concepts." Then yes, that is an accurate description!

    I'm pretty sure they didn't mean it in the "Crotch grabbing and unexpected nudity" context.

  • ErrorError Registered User regular
    edited January 2019
    Trajan45 wrote: »
    So what do you need for the PSVR missions? Just the headset and camera? Never used PSVR before but got one for Christmas.

    Correct. You don't need the Move wands.

    Though I feel that the devs are missing out on bonus content, could use the wands to direct aircraft on the runway.

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  • LD50LD50 Registered User regular
    Error wrote: »
    Trajan45 wrote: »
    So what do you need for the PSVR missions? Just the headset and camera? Never used PSVR before but got one for Christmas.

    Correct. You don't need the Move wands.

    Though I feel that the devs are missing out on bonus content, could use the wands to direct aircraft on the runway.

    Nah, they should do surgeon simulator style aircraft cockpit controls.

  • DaMoonRulzDaMoonRulz Mare ImbriumRegistered User regular
    Mission 7 strategy question
    Is there a way to avoid getting hit by lightning? Is there a safe zone/altitude I'm supposed to stick to?

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  • Trajan45Trajan45 Registered User regular
    DaMoonRulz wrote: »
    Mission 7 strategy question
    Is there a way to avoid getting hit by lightning? Is there a safe zone/altitude I'm supposed to stick to?

    Not that I know of. It didn't effect me too badly though.

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  • DaMoonRulzDaMoonRulz Mare ImbriumRegistered User regular
    edited January 2019
    Maaaaaaan I flew through the tunnel is Mission 6 and got the audio cue but I didn't see the Ace spawn

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  • BoogdudBoogdud Registered User regular
    The multi in this game is complete unadulterated bullshit. The power difference between even the higher end planes and the uber ones is so vast that shouldn't even be allowed in a normal match. You are so outgunned it's not even worth trying, you literally can't hit them. It's awful.

  • TOGSolidTOGSolid Drunk sailor Seattle, WashingtonRegistered User regular
    edited January 2019
    Boogdud wrote: »
    The multi in this game is complete unadulterated bullshit. The power difference between even the higher end planes and the uber ones is so vast that shouldn't even be allowed in a normal match. You are so outgunned it's not even worth trying, you literally can't hit them. It's awful.

    AC6's MP was pretty trash too. If you spent the money on an Idolmaster F-117a you could just lazily do circles dodging everything while vomiting QAAMs at everyone thanks to having a huge payload of them.

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  • manwiththemachinegunmanwiththemachinegun METAL GEAR?! Registered User regular
    So just like real life then. :P

  • DaMoonRulzDaMoonRulz Mare ImbriumRegistered User regular
    I wish they had included PVE modes for Multiplayer because I don't really care for PVP

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  • Trajan45Trajan45 Registered User regular
    Tips for MP:

    1) Set the points to limit the "uber" planes. Playing on 2000 is a good start. 2250 lets the mid tier planes in.

    2) Go for QAAM or SASM missiles. If you're good at aiming, then the railgun works as well. SASM are the most forgiving as they do minor damage if they get close.

    3) Choose team games over battle royale. Generally someone on your team will get some kills so you'll get some MRP.

    4) Investing in the MP upgrades will help. They are twice as strong as the SP versions. Getting the better homing for QAAM will allow your missiles to make 180 degree turns lol.

    Since Amazon screwed up my pre-order, I don't have the F-4e to play with. But I've had decent success with the F-15 Eagle (it's fast and can take some hits, you can only load 1 upgrade to fit under 2000). I'm also trying out the Gripen E, now that I have 3-4 lvl 2 upgrades, as it'll let me load more on.

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  • Trajan45Trajan45 Registered User regular
    DaMoonRulz wrote: »
    I wish they had included PVE modes for Multiplayer because I don't really care for PVP

    Co-op would have been amazing.

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