Aryte Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Astra could definitely use a few more hands-- it's a fast paced, closely knit, high demand organization. But the unique air combat style is pretty amazing and highly enjoyable. If you're at all interested in becoming a pilot: try it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desereck Creeggan Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 You mean YOU are ded? :PGet a better graphics card, i got a new comp in whole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosarin Demar Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 "I don't have a high performance machine," is a common deterrent where Astra is concerned.True, aerial combat begs for higher performance, but Ordo has some great pilots who have "lower end machines" that learn to contend with any lag there may be. There is lag everywhere. While someone with a lower end machine may suffer some performance loss, there will always be those poor sim conditions we encounter frequently. Sim conditions that generate enough server-side lag to slam down any machine.But, we learn to cope with it.If you can manage 15-25 FPS on average in a congested situation, you're probably better off than you think. Or rather, suffering just as much as those of us on the lower end of the hardware spectrum.In short: lag is a part of SL combat, and pilots don't have to be completely free of it to be good.So, if you're interested in Astra but don't wish to join because you dont think you have the hardware -- reconsider. You cannot know for sure unless you try!We begin new pilots on the 'trainer.' It's a [very] poor reflection of the actual aircraft we use, but it can give a basic view of what flying is like. Surpassing the trainer reaps the great reward of the real deal. It's fast, it's maneuverable, and it's intense.If you're a member of another branch who has:o) a passion for flyingo) a near uncontrollable urge to take off in a plane during an air raido) the capacity for self improvemento) been looking for opportunities of advancement.Then Astra is probably for you. We will welcome you with open arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rei Kuhr Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 As a long time pilot within Ordo and SL in general, I will say that yes, if you have trouble running around on foot, piloting is probably not up your alley. But believe it or not, it's not as bad as it looks. I'm toying with the idea of getting permission to allow anyone interested to give the trainer a try so you all can see if your systems are stable enough to handle flight. This should give anyone who wants to a good idea if they can handle flying or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeriese Descenna Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 When I first joined the Ordo, I became an Astra trainee after I graduated from being a cadet. My tutelage same from Maza Rau (aw jeez...) I opted to join Terra after I discovered I was getting motion sickness from flying o.o Good luck getting some pilots to join up though, guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Exonar Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 The main reason I didn't join Astra was the fact the elite pilots got different ships then the regulars, as well as the lack of unlocks and equipment.I'm far too involved with Terra at the moment to switch branches, but for others interested in joining - What's the regulations with switching branches? Does your rank stay, for example? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aryte Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 Elites do not get different ships.Switching branches maintains rank, no penalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Exonar Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I thought there was an apostle only ship, My mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rei Kuhr Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 The Ferox had been proposed as an Apostle aircraft. However, it was only a proposal. The Ferox currently is not Ordo equipment until the creators decide upon it's fate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygna Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Michael Jordan wanted to fly.He never technically did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeriese Descenna Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Intus Infinity wrote:Michael Jordan wanted to fly.He never technically did.Yeah, but it sometimes kinda looked like he was flying, so I say he was flying. Prove me wrong >:O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streak Bender Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Intus Infinity wrote:Michael Jordan wanted to fly.He never technically did.I respectfully disagree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygna Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I said technically, people. TECHNICALLY he did not fly. It is against human nature to technically fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Capalini Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 can curia fly? hah haah:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablos Korobase Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I originally considered Astra when I joined the Ordo, but back then I didn't think My PC could handle it, plus My previous flight experience in SL was on a craft that I later found out wasn't that good anyway, that ship being the StarTrek inspired Kaneda/Valkyrie.Though like Dagger I'm too involved with Terra aswell as looking forward to this new arrangement idea for Terra to switch now.I would like to try it once just to see what its like, as I do sometimes in battle, particularly when Astra is more involved than Terra, with I was up there fighting along side Astra.I do have a friend who is interested in joining the Ordo who has expressed a major interest in joining Astra, as like Me he wanted to be a pilot when he was younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agares Tretiak Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Oh oh! Can I take Astra training, finally? I'd like to be able to fly a praeda without looking retarded... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Hultcrantz Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I'm surprised no one has mentioned my name or bugged me about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PADI321 Arida Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Hey if it's really needed I'd be MORE than happy to help out I'm currently terra/invictus E-3 so somone just send me a IM in world and I'll switch over, sounds like a great experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
