The author is playing the military combat simulator game War Thunder, known for its realistic gameplay and steep learning curve. Initially, they find the game easy, but later discover that they were fighting against AI bots, not real players. When they switch to playing against real players, they struggle and die frequently. The author seeks advice from the game's community and learns about energy maneuverability theory, a complex concept that helps them improve their gameplay. With practice and persistence, the author's skills improve, and they start to enjoy the game, even experiencing a sense of satisfaction when they finally beat a tough opponent.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. War Thunder is a highly realistic military combat simulator.
2. The game is hard to learn and has a steep learning curve.
3. The game allows players to choose between battles in the air, on land, or on water.
4. The player chose Aviation as their preferred mode of combat.
5. The player's first destination was Saipan, a location with white sandy beaches and crystal clear water.
6. The player was tasked with getting rid of the red team, which had taken over the island.
7. The player was initially fighting against bots, not real players.
8. The player's first battles against real players were much more challenging.
9. The player learned about energy maneuverability theory, which is a model of aircraft performance.
10. The player learned to always climb to gain potential energy.
11. The player's goal is to get the enemy where their weapons point and avoid getting where the enemy's weapons point.
12. The player tried to land their plane but failed, discovering that landing is not a straightforward process in the game.
13. The player began a "training arc" to improve their skills in the game.
14. The player eventually got better and started to enjoy the game more.
15. The player took on the task of capturing Sicily, a location with rich history and architecture.