Milsim: Operation Island Thunder May 21st

[Devil]

We will direct you where to park when you arrive based on what team you're on. Also AirJezass makes a good point, There is a creek so bring extra boots and clothes if you're going to go through it ( Which I highly recommend, very fun).

[Knief]

How deep is it? Just a few inches or will we be up to our waists?

[PHX02]

May 19, 2011 14:08:10 GMT -5 Knief said:

How deep is it? Just a few inches or will we be up to our waists?

In some places it's just deep enough to cover your toes, but in other places, yes it can get to be up and over your waist. I would expect with all the rain we've had lately it might be a little deeper than usual, but it was the same way the last game we played there, and it wasn't all that big of a difference.

In most places, I would say it is around knee-height.

[Dingo™]

I had one of my guys drop out, so put the Black Talon group on 9th recon down to x4

[thedeisel]

partly cloudy, high of 75'F. great weather for Saturday!

[cqbr]

Roster updates have been made.

Pretty much every spot in the river that I've really ever personally crossed has been boot-deep. I've been out of town for the week, so I dunno if the field has been rained on too much, but I'd expect it to be knee-deep.

For the parking issue:

If you are on the Government Forces you will be re-directed to the Gratiot entrance on the players map. (It's on the left side of the map and leads back into the Gov. Staging Area) If you come to the normal entrance, no worries you'll just be re-directed.

The Cuban Rebel/U.S. forces will park near the fenced off area off of 28mile. (The normal parking spot for the field)

As usual, don't forget to print off your waivers and players maps for the events. If you have any questions or concerns, just shoot me a PM or post up.

[Carnage]

May 19, 2011 17:51:30 GMT -5 thedeisel said:

partly cloudy, high of 75'F. great weather for Saturday!

Do I have to remind you of proper grammar and spelling deisel?

Anyways, what's the rule for getting hit (kill or red rag, raise hand, etc.)? And are there ways around the aforementioned creek in case you don't want to get wet?

[Roughneck]

Kill rag is always best, and if you see people make sure them know you're dead.


There is a good sized bridge on the field. It is a objective. If its destroyed you have to go around or rebuild it....So protect it.

[cqbr]

Like Roughneck said, the killrag is an option. It's usually always best if you shout out ''Hit'' after your hit as it's usually the best way to stop getting shot by letting your enemy know your hit. If your dead and walking back to spawn, you can always have your weapon above your head, etc. (Common sense)

[Vampyre (Immortal)]

Is there going to be some kind of privacy barrier between the field and the road or is the open lot going to be an off limits area? Is the playing area just going to be around the forested areas of the property?
The map isn't very clear on that.
I have played there many times and I actually work there for Scarefest Scream Park. I know the area like the back of my hand, but I want to know exactly where I can and can't go.

[cqbr]

For the Rebel/U.S. side, we will be parking cars based on the conditions of the parking lot and the discretion of the field owner and his oh-so-wonderful wooden fence that borders the Rebel Lot.

For the government side, cars will primarily be parked on the back end of the eastern trail leading up to their Staging Area and then back inside the staging area if need be.

The engagement limits will be thoroughly covered in the briefings, however the Rebel/U.S. team will not be allowed to venture any more than 50 yards North past the Government HQ should they attack it.

This is both due to the scenario and for safety reasons.

The Rebel/U.S. HQ is more secluded thus I don't believe we will run into that problem.

Remember that each and every player is their own safety officer for themselves and their team. Make sure you look after your squadmates and that they are playing safely and have their goggles on at all times.

As usual, PM or post if you have any other questions.

[Dingo™]

Along with the medic rules, is there a mandatory bleed out/ time limit for when your hit?

[Ehlers]

There will probably be a 5 minute bleed time.

[Carnage]

What will be done about food? Will there be a lunch time or should we bring snacks or whatever from home and eat at respawns when necessary?

And my friend wants to know since this is Milsim, he's assuming we act out getting hit, reloading, etc.?

[Ike]

Remember to print out your maps and waivers and have them ready for tomorrow.

And just for some clarification, the field is on the northeast block/corner of 28 Mile Road and Gratiot. Staging area 1 for the Rebels/U.S Team is off of 28 mile road, just east of the red schoolhouse. Staging area 2 can be accessed via a dirt road from Gratiot. It's easy to miss so pay attention.