I play Aces High on a PC with the server in the USA. A steady connection is most important so a ping of 250 may be a bit long but OK as long as it does not vary much. Lost packets not acceptable due to the way the game works. On a good evening I get pings of around 130.
Its is essentially a WWII air combat game with three sides (rooks, bishops and knights so no politics!) and typically 300 players in the same arena. I made an 8 minute film of logging on, a quick sortie and exit from the game. I used fraps to capture my monitor so you can see it as it is played warts and all!. If interested save the file to your PC (173Mb) and play after. I had to save it at a reduced resolution to get it small enough for my web site. All I did was to add text comments using microsofts movie maker. The aircraft flown is a Mk16 Spitfire with clipped wings. The one "kill" is a Messerschmitt 110. You can fly axis or allied aircraft on the same side, so I have a go at a Mk8 Spitfire flown by the enemy. In scenarios you have to take a axis or allies side and fly what has been set. You can fly, drive tanks and man guns (including Battleships), but as said most fly and use ground vehicles in support of capturing an enemy base. Tankers note, the sights used are modelled on the real thing so different between types.
AH-Movie.mp4
As the flight model, performance, ammo etc of the real thing is modelled, aircraft handle very differently depending on aircraft type, load out (fuel ammo bombs etc.). Leading the target like clay pigeon shooting is the norm unless the enemy is flying ahead without turning.The actual game is on the Hitech Creations website, easy to find with a search engine. No good playing with a mouse unless you are happy in just a tank. Also in the film it can be seen the flight is recorded by a built in recorder, but the film is not what you see on the monitor playing hence why I used Fraps to capture this example. You only need a decent PC to play, not a special games PC. I recommend it and have been playing It for around 13 years or more. It is being constantly improved by a dedicated team.
I'll leave the film in place for a month then it will be deleted.
