Reasonable on 06 April 2009
I'd still recommend it! The lack of helpful advice was somewhat shocking when the game first released, but now there are handy tutorial missions and the like to teach you all the basics of combat, flying, etc. before you launch into things.
Or you could take the plunge like the good old days... in which case I'd advise you grad a rocket launcher, remember the knife if you get behind someone and note that throwing land mines at enemies is terribly effective (so long as you aim is effective too).
Try to be reasonable... its easier than you think...
