Tcanseed
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Post by Tcanseed on Dec 11, 2003 12:12:57 GMT -5
Well hello folks! I just got done reading the FAQ and I still have a few questions. I am in the Metro-Detroit Area (Troy/Sterling Heights Border) and was wondering if there is any really informal or really newbie get togethers around here? Also I was wondering what determines if someone is dead in the games? Is it one shot kill in the Op's? I have grown up on first person shooters then moved on to the Sierra SWAT game which taught me a lot about weapons. I then played a lot of the Rainbow Six/Rouge Spear series; now into DC and BF1942. I am not so much a fan of real guns...but I feel this is a more preferrable game for me because of the realism and from what I hear better sense of community. I have a springer from Wolverine Tactical (UHC P8/USP Two Tone). I read quite a bit and it seemd like a decent enough gun. My girlfriends younger brother is the one who turned me onto airsoft because his friends go shoot eachother up in the woods around here. I played paintball on and off a couple years ago but it was damned expensive. Hope you all can look past my ignorance and we can have a good time!
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Post by frostee on Dec 11, 2003 12:24:21 GMT -5
Welcome to the fun, Tcanseed. Thank you for reading the FAQ. You're off to a great start. I'm sure some of the guys who live and play around the Oakland/Macomb border will make themselves known, eventually. I know there is a growing community in that area.
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Tcanseed
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Post by Tcanseed on Dec 11, 2003 12:30:51 GMT -5
Very cool then! I will await the acknowledgment of locals! I know it discouraged this in the FAQ but what are the feelings regarding the Springer I got? I really like the way the USP feels in my hand, but a friend had the HFC one and he dropped it once and the slider cracked on the top so the metal slider on this one was a bonus. I think the rating list on airsoftcore.com gave it a 3 or a 4, I can deal with that. I was very interested in getting the rat-flail Ultra Grade but I really don't have that kind of cash for a springer. Also it is really big and I am not the biggest fellow on the block. (all of 5'5" inches! ;D I definately don't have the money for an AEG for a while at least so we'll see about that...maybe i'll sell the springer and get a GBB pistol? I have to figure out if I will like it first! Seems close enough to Rainbow Six series so i'm sure I'll get a kick out of it. My favorite gun in those games was the Hk G3A3 and I cannot wait to get enough money so I can relive the dream I had when I was 13 of being able to wield this beast!
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Post by luke213 on Dec 11, 2003 12:31:34 GMT -5
Hmm that's gotta be some record lately:) I don't think I've ever heard someone post a decent first post and have read the information provided to them before posting:)
I don't know the scene much in your area, so I won't approach that portion of your thread.
Usually one shot one kill, though it does depend on the individual game, and the organiser. For instance in ACO games it is one shot kill, but you just lay down rather than calling the hit. There are some variations like that, and also medic and wound rules. But more often then not it's a one shot kill.
Not a fan of real guns? Ahh you'll get over that ;D As far as community is concerned I think airsoft does afford that, and as long as you stay within the "lines" so to speak as far as following rules you'll do fine.
I know very little about springer's but I will say to play in a serious game you will need more. Likely an AEG or shotgun to get going, then it's all downhill from there for your checkbook:) Oh and as long as you don't buy 50 guns or supply ammo for your whole team it's cheaper than paintball:)
Sounds like your off to a good start still amazed you read the FAQ. Custom title time:) I have nothing else to say
Luke
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Tcanseed
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Post by Tcanseed on Dec 11, 2003 12:39:28 GMT -5
Haha! Yeah I am the researching type anyway. Lucky for me eh? Yeah the title says "read the FAQ". Is that no longer applicable to me? Yeah I am a bit of a liberal(dont hurt me! I really hope that doesn't get me flamed) so I am pretty sure I wont get over the gun thing. I am tolerant of my father (who actually owns and fires his real USP at a local range) so I am going to stop by his house one of these days and pop him one and ask him if he could do the same with his (well and not be arrested that is). Yeah I was afraid of the checkbook going downhill! I'll keep an eye out then. You guys seem like a good enough bunch thus far(definately not splat players who would have flamed me to hell and back by now). What AEG would you recommend for one on a tight budget. I like MP5's a lot.
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Post by silentkilla on Dec 11, 2003 12:40:56 GMT -5
Glad to hear that there are people acctually looking at the newbie FAQ , and welcome, were all good people, just be sure to worship the mods ;D yes airsoft can be an expensive mistress, but its a lot cheaper than paintball (and this is just my opinion) i think its a lot more fun. good job with the first impression, wish i had done the same
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Post by luke213 on Dec 11, 2003 12:46:36 GMT -5
I meant the title in past tense as "You read the FAQ!" Rather than you should read it, none the less I changed it to "He read the FAQ!" to avoid confusion:) Must have been the excitment of someone new following the rules that blurred my vision:)
Luke
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Post by DE50man on Dec 11, 2003 15:10:31 GMT -5
Welcome to MIA, most AEG's are quite similar in how they perform, usually it is best to buy the gun that you like best, because you can always upgrade your gun however, non-upgraded AEG's are still quite good and you will definitely be a hinderence to the other team if you have one
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Post by Knief on Dec 11, 2003 15:58:18 GMT -5
Welcome Tcanseed! Like Luke said, if you're going to get into serious skirmishing, you're going to need an AEG (a shot gun will work, but you'll be at a bit of a disadvantage by comparison). You're on a budget, eh? Check out www.zorks.com . They have this great pay plan where you can pay 1/3 of the total amount each month so you don't get hit really hard all at once, but still get a decent gun. The mp5 is a nice little package, I use a variant of it (PDW for myself). Since you're on a bit of a budget, they're a good choice, since they're usually a little less expensive than some other AEGs. I am talking Tokyo Marui here. They are the industry standard for AEGs. You can get them from other companies like CA, AE, and ICS, but you're taking more of a crap shoot with them. If you stick with Tokyo Marui, you're almost garunteed a long lasting replica. Between the versions of mp5, there are only so many differences, and even fewer that really matter. The first is the SD series vs. A series. Either you like the look of the silencer and cylindrical foregrip or you don't. It won't make any real difference either way. Then there's stock type, either full or sliding. With a full stock, you can use a large battery. With a sliding stock, you can shrink a small gun even further. For my money, I'd rather have the option of the large battery. The mp5 is pretty small to begin with, so it doesn't need to be shrunk down much more. Then there's the K/PDW series. They're pretty much the same gun except the PDW has a folding stock and flash hider covering some threading. If you're between these two, go with the PDW. The folding stock is an incredible advantage over not having a stock. And if you ever want to put a silencer on, you have the option to do it without buying a thread adaptor. These use a stick battery, which is identical in capacity to a mini. You'll get similar performance out of all of the mp5's, the only real difference being battery size. Pick one that looks good to you and go with it. That's the only way to know that you'll be happy with your gun. If you think the AK is butt ugly, but it has some seme-worthwhile feature, you're not going to like it. You know what I mean? So if you like mp5's, get one. And most importantly, you get what you pay for. If you're looking to get an AEG for $150, there's probably something wrong with it.
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Post by xaos on Dec 11, 2003 19:30:23 GMT -5
Hope you all can look past my ignorance and we can have a good time! I fail to see any ignorance. You actually *read* the newbie FAQ? Like, OMFG. Wow. Welcome to MiA, I'm sure your stay will be a pleasurable one I am in the Metro-Detroit Area (Troy/Sterling Heights Border) and was wondering if there is any really informal or really newbie get togethers around here? Also I was wondering what determines if someone is dead in the games? Is it one shot kill in the Op's? There's lots of people that play in the Oakland/Macomb county area. Geist Kompanie is one team I know of that plays around there. I really wouldn't worry about finding a "really newbie" get together...every op I've been to has been a really informal affair. If you can make it to an op, and dig up a gun to use (ACO has had rental guns available at their last few ops), do so...you'll be hooked forever What determines if someone's dead? Well...like Luke said, it depends on who you're playing with. Every game I've played has been of the "take one hit anywhere on your person or gear, and you're dead" variety...that's pretty much the most common, and it works well, in the interest of simplicity and game flow. Glad to know I'm not the only person out there who enjoys airsoft, but isn't especially interested in real guns. It's odd at times, but hey...that's life, right? Guns...G3A3, MP5...both guns I like well. Viva la H&K! As Knief and DE50man said, there's really not much difference between any of the guns stock. Find the one you like best, then save for it...get the gun(s) you want most, you won't be happy otherwise Keep your first gun stock until you've played a while and know what you want to do in the vein of accessories and upgrades. Anyhow...welcome to MiA, and Airsoft in general. I've a feeling it'll be good having you around.
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Tcanseed
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Post by Tcanseed on Dec 11, 2003 23:17:54 GMT -5
Thanks guys! You are a good bunch!
Yeah now I get the past-tense of teh "read the FAQ" but too late!
Well I'm going to await my order from wolverine tactical and then go play some crazy informal springer in the woods around here.
Thanks for all the good information (especially the site with the payment plan, i think i will be using that in a month or so).
Take care! Tony
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Post by Munkee on Dec 12, 2003 23:02:19 GMT -5
now let this be a lesson to all noobs new and not so new, if you ask politely and do what you are supposed to, you get a boatload of information without ANY problem, as well as the respect of the mods and other members. Great job Tcanseed, I love you! Im sure others do too, except minky, hes already got a noobie "buddy" hehe
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Post by bobalis on Dec 13, 2003 0:16:34 GMT -5
I like this guy. He read the fact and did not post a bunch of crap all over and spam the forums. Tcanseed, you will find your stay a friendly one. As for the Mp5 series, I would go for the A4 because it can hold a large battery, thus allowing you to get more shots. Also, the gun is small so you won't have to worry about it being uncomfortable.
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