Milsim: Eastvs.West Tri-State 04/24/10 LaPorte IN

[Task Force: Iris]

Well I guess I'll kick this thing off.

First off I would like to tell all the people scoffing because Tine said that there would be 100 folks there; you missed, I feel, one of the best games I have ever played. Tino and the KAZOO crew did a fantastic job running the event and keeping it interesting.

The photo that was posted of the field does not do it justice. That was the best field that I have ever played at... it was just simply amazing.

The game play was fantastic, usually at one of these games I'll go through 2000 rounds or so... I went through 4000. At one point the Mercs (who were on no ones team and did not side with anyone) were holding the Airfield and the Castle. All was quiet when suddenly the entire green team and the entire tan team hit us. Tan at the airport and Green at the Castle. It was nuts. I was at the airport and Prostheticmonkey and I swept around the flank and shot all of the Tan guys in the back and then ran over to the castle and cleared all of the Green guys out the same way, then ran back to the Airport that was under heavy assault from green and cleared them out again. This game was intense and my feet still hurt from all the running I had to do.

At half time (Lunch) I didn't I would be able to play the whole second half... but once we got back on the field BAM! back in it.

Congrats to both the Tan and the Green teams for giving us one heck of a run for our money wherever we ran into you and thanks for to each player personally for being honorable. There were a very few instances where people didn't call there hits. These were few and far between. The quality of player that attended this event was fantastic. Everyone was extremely well mannered and nice. Even when we eliminated a bunch of Green guys by shooting them in the back, when I went up to apologize that guy said (with a grin on his face) "Oh man don't worry about it but just remember... we're coming back and we'll do the same to you."

All and all here is what I have to say... in a nice bulleted list:

• Awesome Game
  
• Awesome Game Organizers
  
• Awesome Field
  
• Awesome Players
  
• Awesome firefights
  
• Awesome that I have nothing negative to say ;D
  

We will be to another one of these games.

Cheers,

Guardian ~ TFI Lt.

[russianbiskets]

I Agree, a great event! The weather was near perfect, the players were respectable, and there was plenty enough to do the whole day. Some intense firefights ensued, namely the one between Mac, Doughnut, and myself at the bridge for the 4:30 objective. The three of us versus the 10 or so greens! Classic.

[prostheticmunky]

Wow,it was one hell of a game.Tino man well hosted. If you missed this game....well it sucks for you.The field was badass..Good times with the TFI guys. Sucks my brother's and I had to cut out early gearbox went out battery's died.Loved the moment when Reaper and I came through the back door of the castle clearing it and holding it.I remember some guys talking about 4 Mercs holding off 30..Oh man what a TIME !!!

[Munster]

As a ref for this event, I had to enforce little to no rule violations and cheating. Very high level of play. You Mercs from TFI made it a great event. I love 1v1v1 games! And I did get to play on the Tan side at the end. Thanks to everyone!

[SWAT A4]

There was about 60 players; and It was one of my most fun days of airsoft. Players were great, event ran smooth, missions were good, field is amazing as always.

Best weather possible for airsoft. 70, cloudy, wet enough for leaves not to crunch.... AnD no mosquitoes!

Great to see EVERYONE. I had a blast, and I haven't been this tired in a LONG time. I think I walked away with close to 100 kills... I never count, but there was plenty to shoot at today

I was a little upset with the mercs on the field, but none of the players personally. Putting the mercs base next to our green base, and then never knowing if they were friendly or enemy.... and changing every 5 minutes... got annoying. And then it was random, half were friendly, half were not... Once I got fed up with it and started shooting them every time, I had a good time with it. I'm not a big fan of turncoats in airsoft; but I won't hold it against anyone. I think armbands are necessary for mercs.

My only major complaint was kill rags. So many people walking around looking dead, and then would shoot you when you walk by. So you shoot anyone without a kill rag, and they scream they're dead... :/

I came home on such an emotional high from this game; T.E.S.T. had a blast.

[russianbiskets]

GO TO THE CASTLE! YOU HAVE TO GO THERE NAO!

[SWAT A4]

There were 2 or 3 snipers on the field; I knew they had to be from MI. (Fuckers)

The Team Iris sniper with the black rifle and shirt on.... That was a fun cat and mouse game. So much fun, I'm bringing claymores next time I'm at sherwood. 3rd story will just be a bomb.

[Reaper_BloodBlade (Immortal)]

This was my favorite field ever to have played on. The combat was always intense, breaching the castle was insane everytime and holding it was just as crazy. The amount of smoke used allllllllllllll day was great, it seemed to never stop running.

As merc I had a great time fighting green and Tan, making small alliances here and there to help or hinder teams and add a random factor on the field. I felt bad at the end of the day getting taken in to the green base and giving them info, but then turning to kill half of them so that tan (who was way down on points) could get the objectives.


On a field shrouded in smoke The 4 remaning Mercs executed the tan General after keeping him away from them for the time given.

[SWAT A4]

You had your finger on the trigger that close to his head?

[Chaos (T.F.I. SAW Gunner)]

Great job to Tino and his crew, They hosted a very well thought out and well executed game. Even though my SAW was having problems all day (My motor is fried) I still had a good time.

Everyone seemed very honest and respectable. I am personally very iffy about using Mercs in games and even more nervous about playing as one. I've seen mercs misused in several games where it just ruined the event but Tino did a good job I think of using us in a manner that kept the game moving without letting it devolve into internal politics and squabbling. For the most part we were not permitted to make lasting alignments with either side just temporary don't shoot agreements so we could move from point A to point B. We all tried to be fair and limit outright betrayal and backstabbing, but it was difficult at times with our spawn points so close to the other bases.

Overall a very fun and tiring weekend, If you didn't attend this op you really missed out. I am definitely looking forward to the next one in the series.

[cqbr]

Apr 25, 2010 19:12:57 GMT -5 SWAT A4 said:

You had your finger on the trigger that close to his head?

Same question. Not very smart.

[Paranox]

Reaper tisk tisk tisk.

[prostheticmunky]

Pistol has a safety for a reason...

[Tino]

Thank you to everyone who attended. The final tally was NAM 475 and TEAM 440. TEAMS High General was executed (as seen in the picture) which will greatly alter the upcoming events.

TFI~It was great to have you guys along as the Mercs, I think it went great. I heard a couple of minor complaints as far as the Mercs went (A4... ) but nobody took anything personally.
Looking forward to the Tiger in July.

Reaper~You are a f@#*!ng beast out there boy!!! Thank you for attending wish I would have been able to run with you. And don't worry about the pic bro, we know the deal.

KZOO~Great job out there without your Captain. Arch stepped up to the palte and did very well as C.O. Casey replaced Chavo as the MEdic and did great as always. To all of the other Crew that was there good job!!!

WOLF~Wow....that is how a recon team is suppose to roll. Kazz your commitment to excellence to your squad is outstanding and we don't even need to mention the bridge incident.

To all of the Illinois and Indiana players that I met you guys are great players. Sportsmanship and skillset alike. Hope to be able to shoot at you guys sometime.

Anyone else that I didn't mention thank you for coming and see ya next month at Futureball!!!

[Munster]

The first set of pics has been posted to the website:
www.airsoftofkalamazoo.com

Click on the photos link in the nav menu..