23 replies to this topic

[hayhaa]

I'm aware that there are multiple threads on this matter, but I want to see AE's opinion based on a poll.

[Stevphfeniey]

A pain in the ass.

 

But a pain in the ass enabled by the inherent mechanics of the game, so not much I can do about them. 

[Talamare]

Lacking the option

"Spamlines are the optimal way to play, but I prefer if the game was balanced against it"

[hayhaa]

Lacking the option"Spamlines are the optimal way to play, but I prefer if the game was balanced against it"

no

[Breadquanda]

Spamlines make me wanna kms

[Stevphfeniey]

Actually because spamline are pains to other airlines, they actually help to create barriers and challenges otherwise not in the game

[bAnderson]

I'm in the middle between the last two, but really, I think that there can be streamlines and it is allowed but the concept is no fun to competitors, this is a multiplayer game and a lot of spammers want to make it a one-player game. If Spamliners were restricted to certain worlds that would be nice for a realistic world where all the players try their best to make their own airline that would be lawful in the real world. Not the carp these splinters use.

[konj1]

  pains to other ... , ...  barriers and challenges otherwise not in the game

lol, this sounds like a cheesy death metal song.   

 

 

I'm in the middle between the last two, but really, I think that there can be streamlines and it is allowed but the concept is no fun to competitors, this is a multiplayer game and a lot of spammers want to make it a one-player game. If Spamliners were restricted to certain worlds that would be nice for a realistic world where all the players try their best to make their own airline that would be lawful in the real world. Not the carp these splinters use.

As long as you don't redefine a set rules in those worlds, you're just venting frustration and being annoying.  won't help you be a better person. Be happy. (p.s. and constructive)

 

And I bet "spammer" players in current lists will be top 10 in new worlds. I'm looking forward to it. I supported several ideas that would cut profit margins, a/c exploitation etc.

Bring on realism, but not by nagging about those that do better than you by the known set of rules.

[DL727]

Yeah, they can be a bit of a pain--but it also forces you to make your operation more efficient, seek out different routes, and overall keeps you on your toes. They certainly won't keep me from playing the game, I enjoy it too darn much! Spamlines or not. Oh yeah, and it's free.

[Wes118]

It think there should be a world where there is a limit on how many planes and destinations an airline can have, actually just the amount of planes would work. Like have the max amount of aircraft at 800 or 1300. It just seems an airline having 6000 planes seems un realistic.

[Mickeyj]

I don't mind playing against spamlines or any other type of airline. What takes the fun out of everything is when spamlines flood the routes ridiculously, and your unable to compete, and turn a profit.

[konj1]

It think there should be a world where there is a limit on how many planes and destinations an airline can have, actually just the amount of planes would work. Like have the max amount of aircraft at 800 or 1300. It just seems an airline having 6000 planes seems un realistic.

The number is smaller than currently largest airline, and all in all that certainly wouldn't help, it would just make people buy biggest planes and actually much less realistic.

 

The entire game model must be more restrictive, less passengers, less a/c usage, less profit, more costs, more problems, that's realistic.

Having caps on anything is not thought through, basically too simple of an idea. Capitalism is all about getting bigger in the possible market, and currently the market and the equipment is unrealistic, fleet sizes are just a by-product and not a reason. Symptom, not a disease.

[Talamare]

no

and yet, every other post in this thread is saying the same thing.

Just admit you're wrong

[hayhaa]

and yet, every other post in this thread is saying the same thing.Just admit you're wrong

I feel like adding any more responses than the four I've presented would be too specific. Also, the answer you want to be added is too similar to the 2nd and 3rd response.

[Talamare]

I feel like adding any more responses than the four I've presented would be too specific. Also, the answer you want to be added is too similar to the 2nd and 3rd response.

I agree that too many options are not optimal, but my option actually is a combination of probably 3 and 4.
Spamlines are an evil you need to do to Win. However, most people hate them and wish they were gone.

As long as the game is balanced around Spamlines being the best choice for highest number, they will continue to be used.
Realistic Airlines have no place in the competitive aspect of the game.

[yusuf2]

my opinion is that players that operate spamlines should be punished by death.(sorry that was a joke i have been binge watching game of thrones the last 48 hours)

 

but lets be real now, i have no problem with them but as konj1 said in a previous post it is too easy for spallines to take away the fun for other "real" airlines.

 

so i say lets create system like in titanfall where every spamline operator is forced to play on a spamline only server. and in order to return to the real servers they have to publicly apologise to the community.

[Talamare]

and in order to return to the real servers they have to publicly apologise to the community.

You misunderstand, Spamlines are currently the correct way to play.

They aren't botters, or cheaters.

Oh, and your own airlines are pretty spammy.

[Chad C. Chaddington X]

Spamlines need to be deported from AE.

[SWMcCaig]

Even though I've been in the AE community for a few years, I'm still fairly new to the game itself. I am currently trying to run a realistic airline, mainly because my alliance requires it. However, I don't understand what all the fuss is about spamlines. It's just a game. It's not like scam IFS is actually ruining the economy or anything like that. Besides, just like in the real world, some airlines are going to do things one way (Spirit Airlines, Ryanair, Allegiant come to mind). In order to compete with that, the mainline airlines have to come up with their own ways of compensating for the lost business provided by these ULCC. What's so different between that and spamlines in the game? It seems as though players are wanting the rules set up so that it makes it EASIER to win instead of more of a challenge.........and while we're on the subject, why does every alliance require airlines to operate realistically with correct seat configurations, no scam IFS, etc? Isn't the whole purpose of the game (besides just being fun) to WIN? If running as a spamline gives you an advantage, then so be it. Those that choose not to can either stay the way they are and find OTHER ways to compensate, or come up with their own strategy to combat spamlines. Just my two cents worth.......