OP: Red Dawn 3 day event!

[Vigilante]

Hey, I was talking to a comrade and he came across this, this is down somewhere in illinois, and I am interested, so far we have 2 people interested, and its not too far away, if we build up enough interest, we could possibly go?

http://www.chicagoairsoft.cjb.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=4581&sid=36da9e59339ff1f429bcf0ff7419b184

Pre registration ends on december 6th, 11 59 pm.

This lasts from december 9-11.

[Ianing]

Wolverines!

[Vigilante]

Um, Ok.

[Guerilla Dan]

Holy **** that would kick ass
only problem is bb supply and stuff....lemmie think about it

[Vigilante]

Honestly, if I get enough support for this in a couple days, we should all meet somewhere to go down, i am definately game for this, btw, this is only like 50 miles away from chicago, so like 120 miles for me, but you people up north der, thats like about 200 some miles or so. You can always park at my house and i can drive like 1 or 2 people, as long as people chip in for gas.

[seppuku]

Um, Ok.Red Dawn (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087985/)

[Vigilante]

Yea, I never saw the movie, but this looks awesome, if we go, or if it is just me and someone else, I will bring a video camera so we can video it, or take pics or something, it just looks really sweet.

[spraynpray]

I've seen the movie and I really want to go. It all depends on the money situation though.

[Vigilante]

Well, basically, if one other person has the finances for it, I am game. I need a tent though, cuz its overnight and stuff, I have no idea how to set one up, unless I take my dads RV?

[Beasthunter33]

I have a towable pop-up we could probably use. If you guys don't mind sleeping together. :D

[Vigilante]

I dont mind, if I feel anything that shouldnt be that way, I will chop it off.

[spraynpray]

Hmmmmmmmmmm..................(bad thoughts).

[spraynpray]

If anybody wants to go to this it needs to get organized pretty quick cause time is running out. I'm going to ask off for these dates wether I go or not............so um yea.

[Ben]

I actually really want to go to this. It's for a charity too. I have drill though that weekend. Maybe some others from my team wanna go?

[Vigilante]

Yea, its for a good cause, i would be willing to go, but now my mp5 is broke, damn, I might as well get everything replaced on that, but yea its for charity, a good cause, DO IT FOR THE CHILDREN, SERIOUSLY!

[Professor]

Guys, this sounds really good. If not for the cause but also to expand WI and IL player relations. Unfortunately, I will be out of town and working so I won't be able to make it. Trying to get off to play on a Friday is not possible. I wonder if someone can go for only a part of the event?

[spraynpray]

I got to ask them some questions so I will throw that one in there as well.

[Vigilante]

I know it is late and all, but I didnt find out about it until yesterday, I know how to get down there too, I was looking at a amp, its southwest of chicago a few miles. I will be willing to take one person with me, due to limited space and all, and as long as they chip in for gas, So far, I think we have good support for this, I think it can really happen.

[Ghostbear]

Here is the details.

WHAT: OPERATION: RED DAWN
WHERE: REALMS OF RUIN
WHEN: DECEMBER 9TH-11TH, 2005 (CONFIRMED)
WHY: US MARINE CORP - TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE

Brought to you by:
www.AirsoftChicago.com and www.RealmsOfRuin.com

Admission:
Day of Event WITHOUT toy: $80
Day of Event WITH toy: $50

Preregister WITHOUT toy: $70
Preregister WITH toy: $40

New, unwrapped toy of about $20 value.

Pre-registration will end on December 6th @ 11:59pm

Friday (9th): Is a kinda get together night that is not planned for game play but who knows. But this is a more social thing, and not a game day.

Saturday is a full day of play and night game.

Sunday is going to run to 3pm or so. And it might be a late morning start with people camping out and having to get going in the cold.

Anyway, Azrael (the organizer) has an account here as well as the CAA forums so you can PM him here if you want or go on their forums and PM him from there.

There is one rule that they use that we dont: Airsoft Chicago requires all event participants to wear FULL SEAL ballistic eye protection that meets or exceeds ANSI Z87.1 standards or above. Since we require the same ANSI protection, but dont require full seal... Just a bit different.

FPS rules and minimum engagement distances are the same. 400 for full auto/10 foot min and 550 for snipers/100 foot min.

[Beasthunter33]

Thanks for the info. Ghostbear for those of us too lazy to go through all the posts to get it. :D

But yeah this sounds like a great cause and if we can a couple more people interested consider me in.

[Vigilante]

Hmm, it does seem quite late, and with some more unexpected expenses, I don't know 100% if I can go yet, I will have to borrow some money from my grandmother if I do decide to go, because tax season is alot closer than what I thought it was..

[Azrael]

I hope to see all of you out there. There are some surprises I have planned but dont want to spring them on everyone until I get all the kinks worked out.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to PM me or shoot me an email.

[spraynpray]

Well me and Uncle Rico are going from Oshkosh so..................yea

[Azrael]

we will have a place to charge batteries.

we should have BBs for sale.

There will be more than enough room to park campers.

and no uniform requirements... we will be using armbands... BUT we are using armbands for good reason! :D

[spraynpray]

Hey Azreal talking to you would be easier and quiker if u were to use a messenger program. (ex yahoo or aol)

[Azrael]

Despite being TurkeyDay, I am still trying to get all my ducks in a row for the event.

[SPANKY *AK-47*]

Hmmmm...well...yes, i am intereted, No i wont go.....i am in "Airsoft Hibernation" for the winter, mainly becasue i am buying/upgraded my guns and such, so uh, yea, i wont be going...if this is anything like the movie, it COULD be a kick-ath game, because the move is good. OK then...uh yea...


-Spanky-

EDIT: AZRAEL....You need to make your sig. smaller, if you want me to shrink it for you, no problem, send mea PM, and i will "Downsize" it for ya...the Forums get a bit laggy if your image in the Sig. isto big (Hmm, did that ryme, Oh well) so yea, shoot me a PM, and ill take care of it!! -Spanky-

[diablo13s]

are the age limits the same as they are here???

[Vigilante]

If you read the rules, it says so.


I know I posted this, but due to unexpected things that came up, I will not be able to attend this game... as of now, things can change by then..

[Azrael]

i pulled off my sig...

as far as age requirements... that is the field rules not mine.

i believe the minimum age is 10.

[spraynpray]

So.........who's all going to go?

[Azrael]

PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW UP ON THE WWW.AIRSOFTCHICAGO.COM WEBSITE

[Azrael]

here is a preview of the buildings i have built for the game.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/donisalwaysright/Buildings1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/donisalwaysright/Buildings12.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/donisalwaysright/Buildings13.jpg

[diablo13s]

I'm 12 so does that mean I can play???

Banned for being too young to use internet forums

[NATHANIELJONESTHUGANGEL]

I'm 12 so does that mean I can play???


Bro, you're supposed to be 13 to even be posting on any website on the internet, no joke.


edit: actually not just "supposed" it's a federal law.

[Vigilante]

Bro, you're supposed to be 13 to even be posting on any website on the internet, no joke.


edit: actually not just "supposed" it's a federal law.


Since when does anyone obey the law? Especially stupid laws like that.

Like, in Florida, I beleive it is illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your pocket, or in Vermont where it is illegal to sing under water, some stupid stuff like that, I thought there was one stupid laws from Minnesota that it is illegal to eat hamburgers on Sunday? Something along those lines.

[Azrael]

I believe it is illegal to sneeze on the streets of New York... but that is so you dont spook the horses on the street.

12 years of age is fine, with parent/ guardian's consent and presence.

[Stelthturkey]

looks awesome...

Although, i did take off for the 4th and 18th games and im going to be really tight on money for a couple months here... So i dont think ill be going.

[Bourne]

I don't like the idea of playing airsoft with 10-12 year olds. I realize these are the field's rules and not your own, and even so the field has every right to make such rules. Still, not going.

[Azrael]

i stnad corrected. The minimum age for airsoft events at RoR is 13 not 10. And anyone under 18 must have parent/guardian's signature so that their folks know where they are.

Sorry for the confusion. Normally I have about four or five guys under 18 show up, and they are a good bunch of kids.

[Nesbit]

Since when does anyone obey the law? Especially stupid laws like that.

We are the ones that can get in trouble in for letting him post so sadly we can not allow it. If you don't like it talk to the lawmakers. The law was passed to "protect the children" from pedophiles and their ilk that could prey on them on the internet. I guess once kids hit 13 they are considered teenagers putting them in the realm of ephebophiles and not of the governments concern.

[Bourne]

Thirteen is still a little young in my mind.

[Vigilante]

Then again, these kids know how to do everything on the computer and stuff, so I don't see why not.

[Azrael]

and also bear in mind that you have not ever played airsoft with the kids that will be attending. I have never had any negative incidents involving the younger kids.

The one incident i did have was that one of them had a mask that kept fogging. He was by himself and had no one to take him back to respawn. He pulled his mask forward to wipe the fog out so he could get back to respawn. One of the staff came across him as he did this, and we got him back to respawn without incident. I talked to him and brought up the importance of making sure you wear your mask at all times, and the importance of a radio. ;)

You would be surprised. Most of these kids feel fortunate that they are allowed to play despite there age, and are more likely to follow the rules. They are all worried that something will happen and the age limit will be raised.

I played airsoft against/with some youngsters at the Toys for Tots Game in St Louis a couple weeks back. They were more of team players that most of the older guys... The worked as a team, and are were happy to be part of one.

Most older guys dont take very well to direction/ orders at airsoft events. Everyone wants to be the lone maverick who kills the whole other team. Well, when you have 10 or more lone mavericks, your team doesnt work well to complete objectives.

MY advice to you is that if you still dont want to play airsoft with youngsters then dont. But at least give these kids a chance before you say they are too young to play.

With the way these kids play now, imagine who well they will play in 5 more years. Educate them early to that they dont become a screw-head and do something with an airsoft gun, like threaten people in public,and give airsoft a bad name.

everyone wants more positive exposure for airsoft, right? This is where I think we should start. Give the kids a place to play and keep them off the public streets.

Just my humble opinion.

[Bourne]

Most older guys dont take very well to direction/ orders at airsoft events. Everyone wants to be the lone maverick who kills the whole other team. Well, when you have 10 or more lone mavericks, your team doesnt work well to complete objectives.

Really? All my experiences have been the exact opposite. The rookies are typically the ones with the illusions of being the Rambo of airsoft while the experienced players know you have to work as a unit.

[Azrael]

yeah, its true... I will say at some of the away games I have gone to, like OSC by Airsoftplayers.com and ACO's events... lots of the people go loner...

But myself, I rather work as a team his guys I know... I always seem to have more fun...

But at Airsoft Chicago events, the younger guys wanna work as a team usually with older players. Of course, youll always have some young punk who convinces his friends that they should do their own thing... but they still wanna work as a team.