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Check Back Often - This is a work in progressMetalStorm Forever!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17142118716575833479noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545872786157567259.post-61923860244192482042014-04-06T11:41:00.003-07:002014-04-09T17:53:08.880-07:00Are Metalstom games on the decline?Below are current Metalstorm rankings on IOS as of 4/6/14. These can also be found <a href="http://www.topappcharts.com/search.php?string=metalstorm&show=search&price=any">here</a>. <br />
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<li>MSO was once #18 for all IOS games for the iPAD and #36 for All Apps back in 2012</li>
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Things have changed quite a bit though in the past year.<br />
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Currently MSO is ranked #57 in the Action Game category and MSA is ranked #105 in the Action Game category. This is a far cry from where it once stood and represents a slow fade in popularity. Also, as most already know, not only has MSA not overtaken MSO in the rankings, but MSA is much lower in ranking with little hope of overtaking MSO.<br />
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So has Z2Lives strategy of putting all of their emphasis on MSA paid off??? I would say no. Its too bad that MSO has been left to languish even as it remains much higher ranked than MSA.<br />
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Also here is a review of the game from Gamespot <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/world-of-warplanes-review/1900-6415585/">Click Here</a>MetalStorm Forever!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17142118716575833479noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545872786157567259.post-26223343573207003262013-12-19T11:01:00.000-08:002013-12-20T11:13:51.072-08:00New Game from makers of Sky Gamblers to be released January 9th<br />
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Check out the trailer video for the new game, Battle Supremacy that is scheduled to be released 1/9/14. This looks pretty spectacular and a great combination of air/ground/sea battle.<br />
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I wanted to take a moment to reference some great training videos that are available for viewing on youtube from Brad Willis. Brad has some fantastic insight on the nuances of playing MSO and I've personally found these videos very educational. Hope that you do too:<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfju6k2QL5g">Metalstorm Online Training Video #1: Introduction</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYTXb3dgHI0">Metalstorm Online Training Video #2: Weapons Class using Coin Weapons</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk5nqElufqo">Metalstorm Online Training Video #3: Evading Your Opponent</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=MetalStorm+Online+brad+willis&sm=12">Many other great MSO videos posted by Brad - mostly plane reviews and recorded battles</a>MetalStorm Forever!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17142118716575833479noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545872786157567259.post-7335471155198359212013-09-18T08:09:00.004-07:002013-09-18T08:09:43.373-07:00ThanksThis blog had its one millionth page view last night - thanks for reading! If you have topics that you would like to see covered or if you would like to provide a guest posting, let me know.<br />
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It might make sense - Aces is SOOOO friggin similar to MSO that I've often wondered why would Z2 make 2 games that are almost identical (although Aces is not as good in my opinion). I am guessing that Aces requires less server costs and is easier to maintain & update than MSO. </div>
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About a month or so ago, Sky Gamblers released its 4th dogfighting game: Sky Gamblers: Cold War. See review links below. From what I can see, this is pretty similar to the other Sky Gambler games but lets here from you - anyone tried this? How do you like it?<br />
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<br />MetalStorm Forever!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17142118716575833479noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545872786157567259.post-38084592411100834952013-07-30T20:17:00.002-07:002013-07-30T20:17:35.917-07:00How do you like Metalstorm Aces vs Metalstorm Online?First of all - apologies for the lack of blog entries - its been a busy summer. I've been intending to do a review of the updated Metalstorm Aces but have not had a chance. Thought that I would at least open up a post on the topic. <br />
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From what I can see - Metalstorm Aces has been significantly improved from its initial international release back in December 2012. So do you like it better than Metalstorm Online? Lets hear your thoughts on the topic. <br />
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Not to taint the discussions, but I still prefer Metalstorm Online and think it is still hands-down the better game. MetalStorm Forever!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17142118716575833479noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545872786157567259.post-44236224902827660082013-06-27T16:04:00.000-07:002013-07-01T08:37:35.747-07:00MV-23 Warlord<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Energy: Upper end of the agility class<br />
Damage: Tied as best in class for damage<br />
Agility: 2nd in fleet for agility<br />
Lock Speed: Best in class by far for missile lock speed<br />
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This is a very intriguing new agility plane - good boosts - should be a strong contender in the class. <br />
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To get this plane you need to complete campaign 4 of Metalstorm Aces. From what I have seen, this will be a fair investment of time playing Aces to earn this.<br />
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Overall I don't really see the strategy from Z2 - pull players away from one of their games to play the other. Both MSO & Aces are so similar, they may be cannibalizing users from MSO to populate Aces.<br />
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This plane has been added to the <a href="http://metalstormforever.blogspot.com/2012/02/plane-comparison-guide.html" target="_blank">Comparison Guide </a>and also to the <a href="http://metalstormforever.blogspot.com/2012/03/weapons-class-quick-reference-id-sheet.html">Fleet at a Glance </a>- check it out!
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<br />Missile Reload: Best in class - but still quite a bit below weapons class<br />
Damage: Best in class - but again still quite a bit below weapons class damage<br />Missile Tracking: Best in class<br />Armor Regeneration: Whoa - at a total of 6+4=10% this is now 2nd in class - 2nd only to the green turtle. Also looks like it will be a good missile shooter with good tracking/damage & reload speed. This will probably be a new favorite for you defense class aficionados! <br />
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This plane has been added to the <a href="http://metalstormforever.blogspot.com/2012/02/plane-comparison-guide.html" target="_blank">Comparison Guide </a>and also to the <a href="http://metalstormforever.blogspot.com/2012/03/weapons-class-quick-reference-id-sheet.html">Fleet at a Glance </a>- check it out!
MetalStorm Forever!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17142118716575833479noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545872786157567259.post-35002048107563786212013-06-27T15:55:00.000-07:002013-06-28T15:56:12.536-07:00UT-37 Vindicator<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Critical Strike: Best in class - although not the most important of boosts in my opinion<br />
Damage: Middle of the pack<br />Agility: Near the top of the pack - very good agility although no speed boost hurts.<br />
Damage Resistance: Excellent numbers, especially for agility class. Best in fleet for cannon and best in class for missile resistance. <br />
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A very nice addition to the agility class but 1000 medals is pricey.<br />
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This plane has been added to the <a href="http://metalstormforever.blogspot.com/2012/02/plane-comparison-guide.html" target="_blank">Comparison Guide </a>and also to the <a href="http://metalstormforever.blogspot.com/2012/03/weapons-class-quick-reference-id-sheet.html">Fleet at a Glance </a>- check it out!
MetalStorm Forever!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17142118716575833479noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545872786157567259.post-92022562906400198212013-06-27T15:52:00.000-07:002013-06-28T15:53:50.255-07:00EY-22 Isis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Critical Strike: A minor boost<br />Energy: A decent boost<br />Agility: Lower end of the pack<br />Speed: Upper end of the pack<br />Low agility boosts make this less attractive in my opinion. (being that it is agility class). The speed is not too bad though. Besides that, just another plane but it is a bargain at 20,000 credits.<br />
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This plane has been added to the <a href="http://metalstormforever.blogspot.com/2012/02/plane-comparison-guide.html" target="_blank">Comparison Guide </a>and also to the <a href="http://metalstormforever.blogspot.com/2012/03/weapons-class-quick-reference-id-sheet.html">Fleet at a Glance </a>- check it out!
MetalStorm Forever!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17142118716575833479noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545872786157567259.post-49815083433892014342013-06-27T15:51:00.000-07:002013-06-28T15:51:47.702-07:00AT-77 Tundra<br />
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Damage: Middle of the pack<br />
Speed: Middle of the pack<br />
Agility: Middle of the pack<br />
Evasion: Middle of the pack<br />
What can be said - the Tundra has a good set of boosts however they are all in the middle of the pack - perhaps a good balance. Also note - this plane costs medals, not coins.<br />
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This plane has been added to the <a href="http://metalstormforever.blogspot.com/2012/02/plane-comparison-guide.html" target="_blank">Comparison Guide </a>and also to the <a href="http://metalstormforever.blogspot.com/2012/03/weapons-class-quick-reference-id-sheet.html">Fleet at a Glance </a>- check it out!
MetalStorm Forever!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17142118716575833479noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545872786157567259.post-79948948062327513952013-06-27T15:49:00.000-07:002013-06-28T15:49:54.761-07:00EY-19 Anubis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Damage: Lower end of class<br />Missile tracking: nudged up slightly at 2% boost<br />Damage resistance: Boosted up 5% (a rare boost for weapons class)<br />Evasion: Another rare boost for weapons class<br />Overall a discount plane for the bargain price of 20k credits. Not a major "player" in the fleet but not too bad either.<br />
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This plane has been added to the <a href="http://metalstormforever.blogspot.com/2012/02/plane-comparison-guide.html" target="_blank">Comparison Guide </a>and also to the <a href="http://metalstormforever.blogspot.com/2012/03/weapons-class-quick-reference-id-sheet.html">Fleet at a Glance </a>- check it out!
MetalStorm Forever!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17142118716575833479noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545872786157567259.post-57317394332590648572013-06-27T15:48:00.000-07:002013-06-28T15:48:42.127-07:00NK-99 Quicksilver<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Overheat threshold: Now best in fleet<br />
Damage: Middle of the pack in class<br />
Agility: Best in class<br />
Armor: Top end of class<br />
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Having good agility is important for weapons class in my opinion and the Quicksilver is most agile in its class. The armor is a nice bonus too. Best in fleet for overheat threshold is good if you use cannons alot but not a huge discriminator. Overall another decent plane.<br />
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This plane has been added to the <a href="http://metalstormforever.blogspot.com/2012/02/plane-comparison-guide.html" target="_blank">Comparison Guide </a>and also to the <a href="http://metalstormforever.blogspot.com/2012/03/weapons-class-quick-reference-id-sheet.html">Fleet at a Glance </a>- check it out!
MetalStorm Forever!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17142118716575833479noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545872786157567259.post-4171839300305760822013-06-27T15:46:00.000-07:002013-07-01T15:57:11.316-07:00TK-42 Karma<br />
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Damage: Middle of the pack in class<br />
Critical Strike: 2nd in class<br />
Armor Regen: Best in class <br />
Agility: 2nd in class<br />
Good agility & damage are important. Armor regen is nice but 3% doesn't make much of a difference in a typical battle. I'm not a big fan of the critical strike boost since it occurs randomly, but it is nice when you inflict that extra damage during a battle. Overall a decent plane and stunning lines - does anyone know if this is a real plane?<br />
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This plane has been added to the <a href="http://metalstormforever.blogspot.com/2012/02/plane-comparison-guide.html" target="_blank">Comparison Guide </a>and also to the <a href="http://metalstormforever.blogspot.com/2012/03/weapons-class-quick-reference-id-sheet.html">Fleet at a Glance </a>- check it out!<br />
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MetalStorm Forever!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17142118716575833479noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545872786157567259.post-4667865715569703732013-06-23T07:18:00.002-07:002013-06-27T21:48:32.160-07:00Version 5.2 - New Missile, New PlanesI was on vacation all last week - will start catching up in the next couple days. Looks like some exciting new updates!<br />
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<span style="color: lime;">I've updated the plane comparison table & fleet at a glance. Will add plane reviews in the next day or two. Lets also hear how you like the 5.2 upgrade along with the new missile.</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;">...oh yeah, and the worldwide Metalstorm Aces release also!</span><br />
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MetalStorm Forever!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17142118716575833479noreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545872786157567259.post-86361340135510450272013-06-09T16:33:00.001-07:002013-06-13T09:48:07.617-07:00Upcoming Leaked Planes (Thanks 09Florovicj & [KAF] Tabby CaT)Upcoming Leaked planes:<br />
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NK-99 Quicksilver (Weapon class)<br />
Re-skinned Hawken. It has same pattern a Hawken but its not desert camouflage but arctic camouflage colours.<br />
Cost: 900 Medals<br />
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+12% Cannon Cooldown<br />
+12% Damage<br />
+15% Agility<br />
+10% Armour<br />
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MO-10 Condor (Defence Class)<br />
Re-skinned Apollo.<br />
Cost: 1125 Medals<br />
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+14% Missile Reload<br />
+6% Missile Tracking<br />
+10% Damage<br />
+6% Armour Regen<br />
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UT-37 Vindicator (Agility class)<br />
Reskinned Juggenaut.<br />
Cost: 1000 Medals<br />
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+8% Critical Strike<br />
+10% Damage<br />
+13% Agility<br />
+12% Damage Resistance<br />
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AT-77 Tundra (Agility class)<br />
Reskinned Reaper.<br />
Cost: 400 Medals<br />
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+6% Damage<br />
+8% Speed<br />
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EY-20 Isis (Agility class)<br />
Reskinned Hawken.<br />
Cost: 20,000 Credits<br />
Stats: (the stats were in a foreign language ill update you with them when I find out)<br />
+2% Critical Strike<br />
+8% Energy<br />
+5% Agility<br />
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EY-19 Anubis (Weapon class) yes it's another F-15. Cost: 20,000 credits<br />
Stats: (Same here)<br />
+5% Damage Resistance<br />
+2% Missile Tracking<br />
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These planes appeared in the hangar (these are the planes that will be added to the hangar to stay. They are not featured planes) Z2 realised and hidden them but a new bug happens. Wraiths became agility class and Nightwing Became weapons class. If you upgrade them its like a hybrid plane. The upgrades are seem to be gone but they are not at least in survival but if you upgrade it then it is invincible in VS.MetalStorm Forever!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17142118716575833479noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545872786157567259.post-90258619063933579762013-06-06T11:49:00.000-07:002013-06-07T11:49:57.745-07:00Blue Coins more Abundanct These Days?I've noticed that in the past few weeks, you can often get up to 6 or 7 blue coins in a row if you are willing to play the 30 second videos. (note that I said "play" and not "watch"). Curious if others have experienced this? Perhaps Z2 is being a little more generous with the blue coins then before?MetalStorm Forever!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17142118716575833479noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545872786157567259.post-538340642677936432013-05-21T08:29:00.000-07:002013-05-22T09:54:46.510-07:00New Version Release - 5.1.1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I haven't noticed anything different except for no lag in the few games that I've played so far. See anything new? How is it working for you? MetalStorm Forever!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17142118716575833479noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545872786157567259.post-737250355671629842013-05-12T12:04:00.000-07:002013-05-13T15:58:25.432-07:00Will LAG ever get fixed?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I take it back AGAIN - it seems like lag was fixed for awhile and the game worked really well, however the past couple weeks, it has come storming back and seems to occur almost every game. Anyone else having this problem again?<br />
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<strike>4/21/13: I take it back - looks like lag has been fixed in the past day or so at least for me. Thanks Z2. </strike><br />
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<strike>Has anyone noticed that since the v5.1 update, the lag for VS matches has become a substantial problem? Previously, lag would pop up now and then and your opponent would jump/disappear/hover as the Z2 servers labored to keep up the pace. Now though, it seems that lag occurs for every single VS match without exception. The lag occurs differently than it has in the past also. Now, it seems that the lag especially shows up when you make a kill - there can be a several second delay between missile impact and your opponent blowing up. There have been times when my opponent will then even get a shot or two at me during this lag time before he explodes! </strike><br />
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Well the big give-away has happened - for this weekend only you can buy the Apollo for the price of 1 credit -------- which is about what it is worth. A disappointing downgrade from the leaked version and not worthy of a review. I don't think that it is a good strategy on Z2's part to build expectations and then provide this piece of junk (no upgrades included either). I think that I'll just stick with the C-101 Annhiliator when I want to fly a low level agility plane - not going to invest a penny to upgrade this thing.<br />
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The second plane released this weekend is the Hades. A new weapons class plane with slightly higher boosts in energy and damage than the leaked version. It is good to see the SR-71 Blackbird incarnated one more time. The first time this was issued was as the Achillies as an overpriced defense class plane with lackluster specs. This time, Z2 has more accurately provided the plane with great speed and stealth. <br />
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The Blackbird was one of the most amazing planes ever built. A
reconnaissance plane with no weapons, it was one of the fastest jets ever made. Able to go mach 3+ at 80,000 feet, it was able to go so fast
and so high that no missiles could catch it. For quite awhile, the
Blackbird was able to fly just about anywhere it wanted without fear of
getting shot down.<br />
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Lets take a look at the ratings for the Hades:<br />
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Energy: 12% boost is middle of the pack - not a big factor for weapons class which has plenty of energy already as default.<br />
Damage:14% boost is also middle of the pack but decent.<br />
Speed: 20% boost is best in class (but still slower than agility class planes)<br />
Stealth: 15% boost is best in class (but still less than a few defense class planes)<br />
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No agility boost will make it easier to be caught in a circling match, but overall, the speed, stealth and damage boosts make the Hades a formidable weapons class plane - the speed should help dodge incoming missiles and the stealth will make it harder for your opponent to lock onto you as you kick in the afterburners. Its also hard to resist the design of this historical classic!<br />
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Both planes have been added to the <a href="http://metalstormforever.blogspot.com/2012/02/plane-comparison-guide.html" target="_blank">Comparison Guide </a>and also to the <a href="http://metalstormforever.blogspot.com/2012/03/weapons-class-quick-reference-id-sheet.html">Fleet at a Glance </a>- check it out!
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Check it out! Looks like a free plane will be available on the weekend of May 11th.<br />
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I also want to take a moment to thank Z2 for their work over the last 2 years. It looks like they have recently solved the lag problem - great job! Metalstorm Online is still the best 1-on-1 dogfighting game out there - keep up the good work!!MetalStorm Forever!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17142118716575833479noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545872786157567259.post-87766351207623559992013-05-05T11:36:00.002-07:002013-05-06T08:18:21.181-07:00New Better Plane Comparison Guide!<br />
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I've updated the plane comparison tables to show best in class in blue and best in fleet (all planes) ratings in gold. Also there are some ratings that are best in fleet without any boosts - those are in gold outline. Now you have an even better guide to decide which planes are right for your fighting style.<br />
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As bonus - I've also added the 2 new unreleased planes (with the leaked stats).<br />
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<a href="http://metalstormforever.blogspot.com/2012/02/plane-comparison-guide.html">Click here to check them out</a>!MetalStorm Forever!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17142118716575833479noreply@blogger.com8