Not quite sure I have the right board, but we'll give this a go.

Greetings everyone! I'm Colin, and over the weekend I picked up WOFF (and have learned new and horrifying ways to die, including ramming a tree.)

I've only recently started flight sims after taking many, many years off. Over the last few months I started with War Thunder, wanted something with a little more meat and drifted to IL-2, uninstalled Rise of Flight in a pique of rage, and finally landed here after reading promises of the entire front being simulated around me.

So far my experience has been ... humbling in terms of survival, and awe inspiring in immersion. While on patrol I've watched my mates and wondered what they might be like, and how they might feel about all this: I had one wingman whose claim was rejected the day I joined and followed my mad dashes across the map: A kill-hound, like me. Most of my flight leaders probably scowled whenever I'd dart off to hunt a balloon, only to run back with half an enemy Jasta in tow.

Hopefully you won't mind the occasional newbie question, and I look forward to settling in.

Wow, Hi! You are in for a treat with this awesome sim! Jump in WOFF Challenge #3 and join us in Bloody April for a warm welcome... blood warm!!!

RR

Welcome to WOFF Cat. As you have found out, its a cruel world! Like you, I used to be a kill hound but it will not work in WOFF. You will die quick. Please join us in one of Ricks challenges that he puts on. It is a blast and gives you a whole new level of immersion. Watch your six.

Welcome Cat,that Killhound attitude wont get you far in this sim ,you will learn to run when you need to,and fight when the opportunity arises.Keep your Wingman close and never stop checking your six.Dont forget to make sure you have downloaded the latest patch 1.26and i also recommend Ankors shadowing mod.Aris Fusers cloud mod,...well all the mods really they do an excellent job in terms of immersion.Ask any question you need to pal no matter how big or small,and Welcome to this great sim once again

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Welcome to the virtual WOFF front CatKnight, the more the barmier. Your flying and survival skills will be tested and then some in this sim and you are going to love it. Oh, and new lads buy the drinks.



Fly Smart!

Lou

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Welcome CatKnight! WOFF is a ton of fun and you can sim in it pretty much to your tastes which is a sweet feature. Have fun!

Kind regards,
Dave

Welcome we are glad to have another in the mess. I like you tend to disobey my flight commanders and hunt on my own. Like Lou and the rest said you do do not live long, but what a shooting star you make as you live fast and die young. I am starting to try their way, but it is hard. Good luck and Happy Hunting in the skies of Flanders

Welcome to the fray CatKnight!

I see some good advice has already been given so I won't repeat it.
I will say you will love this Sim for it's historical accuracy and it's fantastic AI.
Be patient and use Quick Combat to hone your skills and learn the capabilities of your craft and the enemies craft

Best regards

Welcome Cat..you've found a spectacular WW1 sim in WOFF. Great support from the developers and forum group..newbie questions are always welcomed. Check out the frequently asked questions section as well..Oh, and I'll take mine neat..

Hi Cat. Being a WOFF addict myself I'm glad to see our numbers grow. You'll have loads of fun with this. Don't forget about Ankor's mod and cloud mod to make your adventures even more pleasing to the eye

Welcome to the forum Cat, and the madness!

Everything has been said before, so welcome ! (and don't forget the drinks...)

Welcome! For me this is the best same made for the single player and immersion. Get the skin pack!!

Welcome! You'll find the members here helpful, patient, and with great senses of humor.

My main tip: every time you go off on a mission, make it your goal NOT to bring down an enemy machine, but to get back home alive. Longevity is the key to running up an impressive score in WOFF.

Thank you everyone!

You can tell alot about a community by the way it responds to newcomers. There are some out there .... ooh boy.

I will indeed hunt down those mods, and hope to see you in the air once I figure out how...

...to...

...fly this...

No, not that way! *CRASH*

Hi Cat,
As the others have said, Welcome to the experience of WOFF and all it has to offer.
Ask away if you need advice - you'll be answered quickly and fully.

Hey CatKnight, if you check this thread there are quite a few videos of different planes being flown that will give you some idea of what is possible in this sim. Look up "Hellshade" on youtube and go through all his videos, great stuff! Play lots of Quick Combats, just flying at first, then against Novice AI types, then work your way up. Try to land at the end of each QC to practice that (watch out for fences!) When you do QC missions, make sure to check "Pilot Never Dies" to avoid some extra pilot re-creation later... Also, it helps in the workshop settings to select the option for QC mission to not be counted for Campaigns, you can get some weird results otherwise!

Let us know if you ha(V)e any more questions...

RR

edit: I went a wee bit Sco-ish there for minute!

Scots, wha hae wi' Wallace bled, / Scots, wham Bruce has aften led; / Welcome to your gory bed, / Or to victory

Thanks...i don't read Burns nearly enough!

And welcome to you CatKnight!

Hi Cat. Welcome, we're practically neighbours, I am right across th lake from you. You'll enjoy WOFF it's a great sim and the guys here are great as well.

Tony

Cleveburgh, eh? I'm from Columbus, originally. Here's to Ohio Aviators!