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[+] Suggestions / Re: Taxes and staff salary

« on: November 25, 2010, 08:27:40 am »

The thing with taxes is that they may vary between trading blocs and individual nations.

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[+] Suggestions / Re: Initial expenses. An idea to decrease a bit the starting speed of the players

« on: September 12, 2010, 12:59:01 pm »

This is a very interesting suggestion.

It is my personal opinion that at the start of worlds, the airlines that base at ORD, ATL and LHR just run away at the top of the rankings. After a couple of days they are already ordering jets.

I'm not industry expert, but I'd imagine it's a lot easier to start an airline out of a small airpoet than a large one, for the simple reason of starting up costs. Hence, increased reality?

I believe it would make the game more strategic and interesting. Slightly harder to predict as well, possibly.

However, People basing at large airports means people spent more time on the game. Giving people less reason to log in (a slower economy) may not be beneficial for the game.

People would start asking for loans in order to start at the big hubs. People may not like public worlds as starting cash is 500k (though this would probably be reviewed should a suggestion like this be implemented) and may opt for private worlds where starting cash can be rather large. This would, in my opinion detract competitiveness from the game.


If done well, this suggestion could improve game play.

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[++] Suggestions / Re: Create route request - uncouple from view routes

« on: September 04, 2010, 03:12:12 pm »

You could change the default settings on your view routes page to display a lot fewer (maybe even zero) routes.

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General Chat / Re: airline value decrease

« on: August 07, 2010, 12:03:52 pm »

The loss will be due to the month change.
On the 1st of each game month, maintenance, gate rent, and lease fees are all deducted.

Less cash therefore means less value, hence the decrease.

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The A-Z of the Broker Market / Re: Third Wing Brokerage | Open In World 1609

« on: July 27, 2010, 11:05:09 pm »

We don't just do -8% on Fokkers. We do -8% on all orders.

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The A-Z of the Broker Market / Re: Third Wing Brokerage | Open In World 1609

« on: July 26, 2010, 10:35:08 pm »

Requests being accepted at -8%


Above leases are just examples to show our amazing value. Request any aircraft in game for a quote.

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Game Updates / Re: Help pick the route map colour scheme

« on: July 23, 2010, 07:35:25 pm »

Here is the route map being used in the real world:
http://www.manstonairport.com/flight-and-passenger-info/flight-information/route-map.html

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Game Data / Re: States, Provences, Counties oh my!

« on: July 23, 2010, 07:07:42 pm »

Scotland: 40, 41, 47, 49, 60, 66, 70, 71, 73, 2229, 2215, 2429, 2430, 2433, 2436, 2440, 2441,
Wales: 53, 1391, 2795,
East Midlands: 46,
East of England: 61, 2432,
Greater London: 7, 35, 37, 39, 51, 2431,
North East England: 43, 45, 54,
North West England: 36, 64, 1399, 3072, 3128,
South East England: 52, 67, 1425, 2438, 2439, 2936,
South West England: 42, 55, 56, 65, 69, 72, 2428, 2434, 2435,
West Midlands: 38, 58,
Yorkshire and the Humber: 48, 59, 62,
Northern Ireland: 44, 50, 68,

Think that's the lot.
If needs be, I guess Scotland could be divided up.

Added by StephenM - Thanks

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Game Data / Re: States, Provences, Counties oh my!

« on: July 23, 2010, 06:21:58 pm »

(229, 'Scotland'), (229, 'Wales'), (229, 'East Midlands'), (229, 'East of England'), (229, 'Greater London'), (229, 'North East England'), (229, 'North West England'), (229, 'South East England'), (229, 'South West England'), (229, 'West Midlands'), (229, 'Yorkshire and the Humber'), (229, 'Northern Ireland')

Edit: Missed out NI
Edit: ` changed to '

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Game Updates / Re: Help pick the route map colour scheme

« on: July 17, 2010, 10:44:19 am »

Looking at this map again, the 'airport icons' are way to large. They are larger than the size of a major conurbation in geographically. I think they only need to be a few pixels wider than the line itself.

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Bugs / Re: In game Mail

« on: May 27, 2010, 04:50:21 pm »

It is an automated message.

If at an airport you have a gate, or gates, and 10 or more slots are unused, you will get this message on the first of the month.

Next month you will get an automated message saying they have been returned unless you use them before hand.

It is completely normal.

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Game Updates / Re: Help pick the route map colour scheme

« on: May 25, 2010, 05:26:10 pm »

But what about this....

Being able to personalise it to your own airlines colour scheme? Amazing.

I never ask for much

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Alliances / Re: -6% Brokerage Alliance | World 1467

« on: May 22, 2010, 06:19:12 pm »

All requests over €1b will be processed at -8% if you are an alliance member.

If you are a member, all other orders at -6%.

If you are not a member, all other orders are -4%.

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Alliances / -6% Brokerage Alliance | World 1467

« on: May 22, 2010, 06:14:38 pm »

-6% Brokerage Alliance

We are pleased to announce that the -6% Brokerage Alliance has now opened operations.

This alliance could save you millions. Every aircraft you ever buy can come with an 6% discount, and a down payment of only 35%.

You expand 3 times as fast!

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Why pay list price?

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||| How Does The Alliance work?|||

Being a broker, I can buy aircraft from the manufacturer at a reduced rate. I am then able to pass that discount onto you.

You simply join the alliance, and then you are free to request planes at -6% via the brokerage system (instructions on how to do this later).

On top of this, you are still able to enjoy all other alliance features including making routes from other member's bases.

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Why pay list price?

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||| Joining The Alliance |||

Go to:
*Corporate, Join Alliance
*Select ‘-6% Brokerage Alliance’

Remember: There is a small fee for joining.

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Why pay list price?

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||| The Brokerage System |||

To request an aircraft, go to:
*Aircraft
*Select the manufacturer from the ‘Request Aircraft’ list
*Select the aircraft type
*Select engine type, and click request
*Select the quantity
*Type ‘-6’ in the mark-up box
*Select ‘Third Wing Brokerage’ from the drop down list.
*Click submit, and then proceed.

Remember, you only pay a deposit of 35%, so you can order 3 times as much!

Tip: Break down your orders into 1 or 2 aircraft to ensure a quick acceptance time.

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Why pay list price?

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Game News / Re: Game down (07 Feb 10)

« on: February 16, 2010, 11:00:20 pm »

The game isnt loading for me. Forum is fine, as are all other sites.