Okay, I will take the time to explain...your initial post starts out saying that everyone should be allowed to express their opinion without being thrown to the wolves, but you end your diatribe with name calling and accusations.

I stated my opinion and you still insist on trying to tell me how to act, "if you have nothing of substance to add..."

Well, my friend, I will post what I feel when I feel like it. You are the one who can censor your readership if you choose, but you cannot dictate what others are allowed to post (unless you are a mod, of course).

Simple, really.

Cool it guys! Take it to the air...

Now that is an idea I can get behind. Trial by Combat!

You know, this is turning into another conversation where everything I say must be explained in detail, because apparently a lot of people no longer understand the English language in common usage.

First of all, who did I call a name? If you're referring to the 'cheerleader' comment, you will kindly note that it was given as a point of reference; something to the effect of "those who some call the 'cheerleaders' ". It was to indicate which group of people I was referring to, in terms that anyone here would understand. It wasn't me calling anyone anything, and that's an important distinction apparently lost on you.

Accusations? Hardly. I submit, if you look around at all, you needn't look far to see a metric freakin' ton of examples of the old "smoke screen" tactic used around here to distract the point of posts that aren't as compliant as some think they should be. That's what I call a 'fact in example', and there's a boat load of it around here. You want to live in denial, fine - don't expect me to. It's totally bleedin' obvious, and I'm not by far the only one who knows it.

Post whatever you want - I never said you're not entitled to your own opinon. I simply questioned why you feel compelled to redicule others for having theirs. You think it's a waste of time being here, or that people waste their time by expressing what they have in this thread? Fine - but (as I said), wouldn't it make more sense to just move on? No, you have to go out of your way to point out that the other posters shouldn't be complaining. Isn't it up to them whether they should complain? Sure, say whatever you want - I'm just saying that it's sort of pointless, is all. (In other words, "without substance", relative to the subject at hand).

Are you actually going to suggest that commenting about the beetle in your back yard was either a. of substance to the discussion, or b. not clearly distractive to the discussion?

Finally, I'm not telling you how to act. I simply said if you consider this such a waste of time, then please don't participate. And, if you have nothing of substance to contribute, well, please don't. (Saying "please don't" is generally understood to be asking someone to do something, not telling them what to do).

So, if we look at what I actually said, it's nothing at all like you claim it is. Others' level of comprehension isn't my problem.

'Nuff said.

Thanks anyway mate ! Too late now. I got the email from FSpilotshop as I walked into the office this morning ....

"Your order has been shipped and you should be receiving it shortly ....."

Winging its way to Australia

same catch mines on it's way also, can't wait hope we get a few aussies online.

Yeah that's the plan DB. I don't have an internet connection at my current residence but will be moving soon to a place with direct cable. And then the fun begins. Being a SP guy (see above), I have much to learn about MP and RoF seems like a good place to start. I'm looking forward to it actually. The SP online requirement doesn't phase me any more. Time I moved into the 21st century anyway so I can immerse myself in the early 20th.

But in the meantime I will content myself with licking the box

Well rumors say that FedEx is using Gotha GIVs to ship the game across the Atlantic. Imagine a Gotha with the FedEx decals...I just hope they won't be intercepted by UPS Sopwith Camels in the middle of the Atlantic!

Oh my god i'm going crazy!

Imagine a Gotha with the FedEx decals...I just hope they won't be intercepted by UPS Sopwith Camels in the middle of the Atlantic!

Someone get the dart gun and a net we've got a live one!

Ming