If you are new to Aces High, the combat simulator with attitude, we would like to tell you about the special events you can expect to see in 2024.
April 2024 special event
This is what’s happening in April, 2024, on our flight simulator game:
Friday Squad Ops: "Channelfront Nuisance 1942" - Fridays: April 5th, 12th, 19th at 11PM EST in SEA1.
On the Channelfront, the RAF and Luftwaffe traded blows in what are referred to as the "Nuisance Raids". These attacks were meant to divert attention and resources elsewhere, while the raids themselves tended to attack targets of opporunity. This FSO aims to re-create the back-and-forth that occured throughout the year, but more specifically in the latter half of 1942, when the RAF started to receive Typhoons and upgraded Spitfires to contend with the large amounts of Fw 190s and Bf 109s that the Luftwaffe had to offer.
What other special events are there?
Here is a list of the special events happening on Aces High flight sim. Not all happen each month, but you can expect, during the year, to see the following:
Scenarios are large-scale battles that run a few times a year. Sometimes they are based on actual WWII battles, such as the Battle of Britain. Sometimes they are based on hypothetical battles that might have been. A scenario typically involves two sides. Each side has particular aircraft, mission objectives, squadron assignments, bases, and resources. A scenario typically runs over the course of a month, with one battle per week, each battle lasting 3-4 hours. If you ever wanted to be a real WWII pilot, this is about as close as you can get.
King of the Hill is the airplane equivalent of a cage match. A group of players, all in the same planes, all in the same area, fight it out until only one is left. The winner picks the next plane, and all is repeated until someone wins three rounds. It is the mother of all furballs, where no one is your friend. Of course, no one is anyone else's friend, either, so there is balance. It is a wild, frenetic event that will get your pulse pounding and put a grin on your face -- unless you are the first one shot down, then it's grudge time! Did you ever play king of the hill as a kid on a mound of snow, wrestling around to see who could be the last one on top? This is the same thing -- in airplanes.
Friday Squad Operations (FSO) are like Scenarios but run more frequently. They appeal to the same group of players: those who like more realism. These events have realistic aircraft matchups, mission objectives, and command structures. FSO is for registered Aces High squads and involves the Commanding Officer of each side coming up with mission orders and flight assignments prior to each mission. FSO runs a battle for three weeks, once per week, takes a week off, and then starts on the next battle.
We hope that you give all of these events a try. Each is a blast in its own way. Also, the regulars are very happy to have new players join the events and share in the camaraderie. Come join your pals and join the fun!
Why participate in special events?
The most important reason we can give you for participating in special events is the sense of community you will feel when you form friendships while playing special events. Sure, you will improve as a player, but far and away the most common benefit mentioned is the sense of camaraderie.
A final word about Aces High.
Aces High has been mentioned as one of the best flight simulator games since its inception in 2000. For twenty-four years we have set the standard for excellence. Try our free two-week download of Aces High and see for yourself just how good we are.
