Operation: Whisper in the Wind, May 5-6 2007

[Hadoken]

Operation: Whisper in the Wind
Date: May 5-6, 2007
Time: 9:00 AM (Saturday) – 3:30 PM (Sunday)

One Day: $25.00
Two Day: Pre-register (early pay) - $35.00
Pay At The Door: $40.00

PayPal Users Please Add 3% Of Your Total Payment Amount.

Pre-Registration ends on April 22nd 2007.
No refunds after April 25th 2007 (Unless Game Is Cancelled)

Location: Hole In The Wall Paintball
24262 66th Street
Bangor, Michigan, 49013

Player Cap: 120: 60 players per team.

Additional Information At:
armoryairsoft.freeforums.org/viewtopic.php?p=1#1

Time Schedule:

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM, - Field Check-In, Setup, etc.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Chrono guns and prepare for briefing and extraction.
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM - Briefing.
10:40 AM - 02:00 PM - Game Start.
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM - Lunch, bring your own lunch.
03:00 PM - 03:10 PM - Next mission briefing.
03:10 PM - 07:00 PM - Game Resumes.
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM - Dinner (pizza) with raffle.
08:00 PM - 08:10 PM - Next mission briefing.
08:10 - ? - Night skirmish if players willing.
? - 8:00 AM - Sleep...
08:00 AM - 08:55 AM - 2nd Day Briefing.
08:55 AM - 02:00 PM - Game Start.
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM - Lunch (hotdogs and burgers. If anyone does not like hotdogs or pizza, let me know so I can accommodate you).

Fireworks:

[glow=green,2,300]Smoke Grenades Allowed.
Flares Allowed, but regulated.[/glow][glow=red,2,300](Everyone who is bringing flares, let me know)[/glow]

Background:

An U.S. Embassy has been under heavy attack as of late. The group forming the attacks calls themselves “The Clan.” During one of the attacks, they took 3 marines hostage and they have been sending video tapes of the prisoners to U.S. leaders, showing that they are fearless and that they are well equipped with guns and they also stated that they have warhead missiles aimed at the Embassy. They say that they will fire if their demands are not met. Using satellite technology, The U.S. Government was able to locate the village where “The Clan” of rebels have set up their base of operations and was forced to send in Marine reinforcements.

The U.S. Marines have set up base in a small village separating “The Clan” from the Embassy. There is also a larger neutral city that separates both the Marines and “The Clans” base of operations.

The Marines have orders to claim/keep control of the neutral city so that they can better hold off “The Clan” from advancing. The Marines also have orders to get back their captured brothers alive, using any means necessary.

“The Clan” have orders to claim/keep control of the neutral city so that they can better hold off the advancement of The U.S. They also have orders to keep the captured Marines protected and out of U.S. hands.

Depending on whether or not The Marines are rescued will determine the objectives of the next scenario.

Other Notes: Examples of other scenarios are as follows: setting up perimeters, gaining/keeping control of important structures, regrouping with scattered teammates, destroying enemy structures/strong-points/hotspots. There is one mission that I have planned where each commander is given a map with certain hotspots circled in different colors (designating their level of importance) that are structures that need to be “destroyed”, but there will also be hotspots that they need to defend as well. There are more scenarios, these are just some examples.

There are also other structures (villages) that can be over taken to help give support.

One of the objectives of each scenario is to keep control of the central (larger) city. After each scenario, the team that held the village at the end will have control at the start of the next scenario, and will have the option of starting the scenario at that base instead of their other base.

Just in case there is confusion, The Embassy is not an actual structure on the field, it is said to be in a village farther behind the village that The Marines have occupied.

Forces in Play and Uniforms:

BDU’s: U.S. Marines = All types of woodland camo

The Cult = black, civilian, desert, basically anything that is not woodland camo colors)

Depending on weather and general opinion, there might be a pistols only night game.

Age: 14+. Anyone under 18 must wear full face/eye (full seal goggles, ANSI approved) protection. Anyone under 18 must also wear a Paintball mask, balaclava and similar item. Also, all minors must have a waiver signed by their parents (waiver found below). Anyone over the age of 18 will be required to wear full seal, ANSI approved goggles.



Included is a (1) raffle ticket, dinner on Saturday, lunch on Sunday.
This is on a first come first serve basis so pm me as soon as you know you will be attending so I can put you on the sign in sheet.

If you register with me (but have yet to pre pay), then you are not guaranteed a spot. If someone is willing to pre pay for a spot then they will have a guaranteed spot.

If you want to pre-register for the discounted price, pm me/email ([e-mail]) me with what team you want to be on and how many are coming with you. Also include all first and last names, call signs, and what type of role they are playing (support, sniper, medic, etc) and whether or not you need rentals. Also include in the pm/email how many days you are planning on staying. I will be making a roster and there will be a sign in sheet at the field. Pay via mail/money order (pm me for details) or via paypal (please add 2.9% + $.30 to total) at

[e-mail]

Field size is 35-40 acres

As of right now there are not any mandatory clean ups during the event. It will remain this way if we dispose of our trash the correct way.

In the case that the game has to be cancelled due to weather, I will try my hardest to find another weekend in the near future that is convenient for everyone. If the event is cancelled, there will be refunds made to everyone who wants them.

Weapons: All weapons will be allowed. The FPS rules (using .2 BB’s) are as follows:

1-350.9 fps = Arms length engagement limit
351-410.9 fps = 20 feet away (do NOT fire on anyone closer)
411-550.9 = 25 feet away (bolt action and permanent semi auto ONLY)
551+ = prohibited or allowed by event organizer only

Permanent semi-auto means that only 1 BB is shot per trigger pull.

Magazine limits:
Support gunners- 3000 rounds
Rifleman- 1500 rounds
Snipers-500 rounds

Loose BB’s are not permitted on the field.

There will be running water. The nice people over at Armory Airsoft are also going to be providing soft drinks, bottled water, and energy drinks.

Rental guns will be available through Armory Airsoft and MOA. The price is $15 and this includes: gun, battery, magazine, and goggles for the duration of the event. You will also be provided with limited ammo. Extra ammo will be for sale.

Ammunition and Gas Pricing:

Excel:

2,000 Rounds - .20 Gram - $8.00
4,000 Rounds - .20 Gram - $10.00
2,000 Rounds - .25 Gram - $9.00

Flying Colors and FiDragon:

2,000 Rounds - .20 Gram - $8.50
5,000 Rounds - .20 Gram - $17.50
2,000 Rounds - .25 Gram - $8.50
2,000 Rounds - .12 Gram - $7.00
Green Gas - $11.00
.12 Gram CO2 Bomblet - $0.50

TAC. Gear and Pistol Rentals:

Pistols:
KSC- P226 GBB x3
1911 Commander NBB x4

Tac Gear:
M16/M4 mag pouches $4.00
Molly Zip Pouches $3
Chest rig x 2 $10.00
Holsters(pistol) 1 $5.00
MP5 3mag holster $5.00
Molly Pack/Drop Bag $5
Butt Pack $4
M9 Mag Pouches $2

If you see something you are interested in renting, email/pm me a.s.a.p. as there are only a limited supply of each and I will let you know if there are any available.

There is a collateral system in place to those who decide to rent.

Some Updates:

1) I have thought about the high cap rule and I have decided to allow them because you spent you money on them and I am not going to restrict you from using what you paid for.

2) Below is a list of the pricing for the BB's and gas that will be sold at the event.

[Blindshot]

Everyone who looks at this event should sign up, This is going to be an amazing time with lots of good operations and tactics. The two day long event will make or break one team. Team R.A.G.E's captain and I have been working hard the last few months to make sure this event goes off without a hitch. Everyone should come out and have an amazing time.

[operatordoc01]

well i dont know, i might go, but the price is a little more than that field is worth concidering that We will be playing on this field all summer long, and for the last event that i played in there it was 15.00 opFF and then the next one in march which is 25.00 and MOA charges 35 for a 2 day event and they offer overnight camping and lunch and dinner for both days of the event. I will have to think about this one here.

[Mirage]

Price updated.

thanks op-doc for the post, hope this helps your decision :^)

[Mirage]

Scope

those are not a problem, i pretty much meant dont bring out whole meals, like mcdonalds bags and what not.... of course camelbaks and granola bars and other snack stuff is acceptable, just make sure that all trash is picked up.

[Maverick]

o ok then just checkin....and about the smoke, none at all or can we show you what it does?

[Mirage]

ok, the smoke rule is still something im thinking about...

I have written a lot of the missions and am still pondering some more, but i have not thought of any that would include smoke. I might allow smoke for occasional use and what not... i will have to get back to you when i make my decision, but as of right now, that rule is still in development...

[point-blank]

Is it alright If we bring a camper out?
call me a pussy, but I am not one for sleeping in a tent.

[operatordoc01]

okay i will be there, also i think smoke grenades should be aloowed to be sued, considering most of the other events they are aloowed, and EoH I was not dissing on the field.

[Mirage]

Scope,

smoke will be allowed

[Explosives On Hand]

So long as you keep the camper in the parking lot, or other parking areas it should be fine.

However the majority of the playable field is not easily accessible by large vehicles.

[operatordoc01]

okay here are some more problems with this... 1. how can you limit support gunners to 2 per team, what if that is all you have is a support gun? Doing this you are going to limit some players. 2. how can you go with no hicaps. again you are going to force a lot of player that want to come to this event to have to go and buy more mags... you might want to think about this a little more, before you have this event. 3. how many 14 yrs have DL's to prove age? there again you minght want to think about this as well. 4. for your wiavers you are going to want to have extras on hand. i would go with the final number of your roster for the event+ 10 more just encase extra people show up, i dont see you turning away some one that drives 1+hrs or more to come and play in the event. so having extras will be for your benefit. 5. your pistol only game, you might want to hold off on that due to you not knowing how cold it might get on that night. letting AEG's go semi-auto should be permitted for this, as a just incase 6. also if the event is cancelled for some reason, if someone pays you via paypal you need to offer the refund back to them. there is no knowing when the event will be reshceduled, or make the reschdeuled event. these are just some things you might want to look at, before this events happens.

[Mirage]

Op-Doc,

1) I had the 2 support gunners there for when i had a lower player cap, then when i found out this field was larger than i expected, i had forgotten to change it. As of right now, there will not be a limit on the number of support gunners, although i will set a limit again if the amount of support gunners gets out of hand.
2) I was going with the no high caps for a more realistic type of event, but i do not want to exclude anyone from coming, so until further notice all high caps will be allowed.
3) If a 14 year old shows up and does not have have a DL, then it is obvious already that he is under 16. The DL is mainly for the people who are 16-17 but look older and are going to try and get out of having their guardians sign their waiver.
4) There will be extra waivers at the event for those who drive out. I will not turn down anyone who drives out there unless it gets too crowded (say 30 people just happen to drive out there when the roster is full, then we will see what happens if it happens). However, if the roster is not full, all people who have not pre-registered will be more than welcome to come out.
5) The pistol only game is still on, but as you said i do not know right now what the weather will be, and if it is too cold then the rules will be adjusted accordingly. I do like your idea about having AEG's go only semi-auto, so this is what will happen if it is too cold to use pistols.
6) If the game is cancelled, refunds will be made

If there are any more questions, I will answer them to the best of my ability.

[Explosives On Hand]

Ok, first off OpDoc, -1 for bad grammar.

Second, if you have issues to take up with him about his event, do it in a PM, or some other system outside of the forum. Suggested improvements for example, is something you tell to the event coordinator, not broadcast to the general public.

Just because this guy uses different channels in coordination and operating events than MOA does not mean its a bad idea

[operatordoc01]

EOH, never said this was a bad idea, if you would have looked at the roster i have already talked to him today and i do plan on going to this event. Also Considering the fact that I work like 12hrs plus and run a arisoft shop i was tired sorry if my grammer was no up to par.

I think this is a good idea, i never said it was Eric. Youcantseeme, if i did offend you i am truely sorry that was never the intention of my post just wanted to get a few things clear, that is all. again i look forward to your event. and i hope to see you on the battle field.

Eric I will see you on Sat.

OpDoc out