OP: Last Hope, WW3 (01/15/05 at Gurnee, IL)

[Hanzo]

Guys/gals: Not to take fires from existing/scheduled games... but, for those who live around the southern Wisconsin area and for those who have no previous commitments, the SparrowUnit is hosting a milsim/scenario type game on Sunday, Jan. 15th at Paintball Blitz, Gurnee, IL. Codename is OP:LastHope, WW3.

Feel free to drop by and trade some BBs with us on that day... We will have full access to the entire field. More info. can be found in the links below.

http://www.armand321.com/sparrowUnit/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=327

or

http://chicagoairsoft.cjb.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=5440&highlight=


http://sparrowunit.smugmug.com/photos/49269712-O.jpg

...'hope some can make it.

Best Regards,

[Professor]

Bad timing...thats the day we are running the AEC...darn, next time I guess. Or, can you change the date ;)

[RTO]

thats looks to be kind close to the main highway there, or maybe its just because of the scale of the ariel view, but how close to the highway is that really?

[ChavezDing]

thats looks to be kind close to the main highway there, or maybe its just because of the scale of the ariel view, but how close to the highway is that really?


Actually, that's a main road. The main Hwy. is 94 about 3 miles west. This is very near, just north of Great America. It is just like WGF. Once you are inside, you won't see the traffic.


Sorry, Professor. We didn't mean to over lap your events. But there will be other events in the near future. Hope to meet with you guys again soon. :]


Ding
Sparrow Unit

[Professor]

Ding - yeah well, just keep me and tha chaps informed. You'll see a contingent of silly Brits down there one day soon ;)

[Vigilante]

It sounds like an extraordinary event, but as I have been planning to go to other out of state events, it left my wallet empty and credit cards full. Hope to come to a game of yours in the spring or summer hopefully. Hope to trade bbs with you fellas too. ;)

But then again, I will see how things can work out for me and some friends that want to go.

[Hanzo]

It sounds like an extraordinary event, but as I have been planning to go to other out of state events..

No problem, Vigilante... There'll be more games in the Chicagoland area once spring hits...

BTW... The Preliminary RESPAWN rule is now posted in the link below...

http://www.armand321.com/sparrowUnit/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=357

http://sparrowunit.smugmug.com/photos/25591717-S.jpg


Regards,

HANZO

[taucher]

Whats the age limit?Me and my squad need to know because this is in illinois so its perfect because we live in crystal lake and we dont se much action around here it kind of sucks but we get over it were so exited. Now tell us the age limit kind sir. :cry:

[taucher]

my group is younger than 15 this bites i cant play and ether can my freinds. Not cool do and it looked so fun to bad. :cry: maybe we could still play.

[tmoney]

i dont think you can play anywhere under 15 i may be wrong though

[ChavezDing]

Hi taucher,

The age limit for this event is 15 and anyone under 18 must have a parent sign a waiver.

Sorry. :(

Ding
Sparrow Unit

[Jun Wen]

Sounds intriguing. Is there a time set for the event?

[ChavezDing]

Sounds intriguing. Is there a time set for the event?


Game Schedule: Sunday, January 15th.
8:30a - Gate opens
8:31a - 9:00a --> Chrono | Prep to Move
9:01a - 9:30a --> Safety / Mission Brief
9:31a - 10:00a --> Game Starts, Troop movement to field; Camp/Outpost setups
10:01a - 10:30a --> First missions starts
14:30p - 15:45p --> Final battle
15:50p - 16:15p --> Movement to Base

There will be more updates as we finalize the details of this epic battle...


Ding
Sparrow Unit

[crimtonic]

my group is younger than 15 this bites i cant play and ether can my freinds. Not cool do and it looked so fun to bad. :cry: maybe we could still play.

yeah sorry man no field supports under 15 games, that really sucks.

[NATHANIELJONESTHUGANGEL]

yeah sorry man no field supports under 15 games, that really sucks.


*beginners games*....

[crimtonic]

-cough- aside from those -cough-

[spraynpray]

Well I'm going so if anybody else feels like it then let me know.

[newMP5user]

yo ill go with ya.. you might need to pick me up, i kinda got into a head to head car accident! ill keep you informed

[Vigilante]

Just checked, I can actually make this, providing I have barely enough for other things, I am looking forward to seeing ya Sparrow dudes down there!

Hope I don't get lost..

[ChavezDing]

Just checked, I can actually make this, providing I have barely enough for other things, I am looking forward to seeing ya Sparrow dudes down there!

Hope I don't get lost..

Looking forward to seeing WAA in Sparrow Land. The way things are shaping up, there will be 15 Sparrows attending fighting on the American side.

There are new developments from the event. Please check the updates. There will be smoke effects just to add to the flavor of milsim.

Directions are available. Arriving on time is premium because there is great emphasis on starting on time. Late arrivals might have to wait til the next mission.


For those who can make it, Sparrows welcome you.


Ding

[Vigilante]

Looking forward to seeing WAA in Sparrow Land. The way things are shaping up, there will be 15 Sparrows attending fighting on the American side.

There are new developments from the event. Please check the updates. There will be smoke effects just to add to the flavor of milsim.

Directions are available. Arriving on time is premium because there is great emphasis on starting on time. Late arrivals might have to wait til the next mission.


For those who can make it, Sparrows welcome you.


Ding

Yea, I figure either we leave really early Sunday morning, or leave saturday night and stay in a motel. Either way, I never show up late, I always like to be early. I have been reading through for all the new stuff added, it sounds like a ton of fun. Btw, I'm not part of the WAA.

[Kramer]

I'll try and make it, Gurnee is not far from my house.

[ChavezDing]

T minus 3 Days


Watch your step!

There will be Flares(bombs) with a 25ft. radius kill zone in place. Trip wires will lace the battlefield. Like a grenade, a squad member with anyone around him, triggering one of these bad boys will be considered dead by the OC.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/TFRamirez/WW3-01.jpg



Keep you head down too!

These rockets will be whizzing by over your head during the final battle!

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/TFRamirez/WW3-08.jpg


Also, smoke bombs (faux poison gas) with trip wires will be scattered thru out the defensive perimeter.


C U There!!


Ding
Sparrow Unit

[newMP5user]

hey spray, i checked to see if my case will fit in my trunk... it does but i have to flip one seat down, so depending on how many people drive i can fit 3 in my car not 4. i work till 10pm tonight but you can call me after that time. im usually up till midnight or later!

[Vigilante]

Well now it looks iffy since something in my gun kinda stripped....

edit: She works like her oldself again.

[SigPro552]

Does anyone know when it starts?

[Vigilante]

The game starts at 10, well we should be on the field by then, 9 to 9 30 is the briefing as far as the time table goes.

[ChavezDing]

Game Schedule: Sunday, January 15th.
8:30a - Gate opens
8:31a - 9:00a --> Chrono | Prep to Move
9:01a - 9:30a --> Safety / Mission Brief
9:31a - 10:00a --> Game Starts, Troop movement to field; Camp/Outpost setups
10:01a - 10:30a --> First missions starts
14:30p - 15:45p --> Final battle
15:50p - 16:15p --> Movement to Base


The game will be on a strict timeline. There will be intel given out prior to game start that is crutial to both teams. Fireteam groupings have been assigned. The Wisc. boys, if you want to be in the same fireteam must show up on time in order for the captains to re-arrange the line up.

There will be people there before 8AM making final preparations.

Anyone arriving once the game starts will have to wait til the next mission. Just report to the OCs and they will designate your team.

See you all there and exchange BBs with us Bears fan!

BTW, big game for us tomorrow! WooHoo!!

[newMP5user]

fear the wisconsin boys (aka packer boys)!!!

[Vigilante]

Well, I must say, it was quite a blast. I really loved the game and everyone there. Everyone was soo nice and just soo cool. I will definately make sure I can go to more chicago games.

[Maus]

Well- I can sum it up in 2 words. Freakin Awesome!! Anyone that missed this battle, shame on you.

The entire day was handled in a very safe and professional manner. The pyrotechnics were handled safely, and trip mines and booby traps added some great elements. The medic and pow rules were modified slightly from what was originally posted, but still were enforced and pretty enjoyable. I can elaborate if need be. The highlight of the day was being in the presence of a minigun, and being able to fire it later. As previously posted, the host team was ultra friendly and welcoming, so I think a great time was had by the entire wisconsin contingent. I think we represented wisconsin well, with me, Sigpro, Smoke, SprayNPray, Vigilante, Crisis, and 2 others whos names escape me (sorry) attending.

[ChavezDing]

On behalf of Sparrow Unit, we would like to thank you for attending our event. It was great to see you guys again. We are glad you had a great time.

http://sparrowunit.smugmug.com/photos/52521371-L.jpg

More pics are available here...

http://sparrowunit.smugmug.com/gallery/1127821


Hope to see you again soon!

Ding
Sparrow Unit

[Vigilante]

I must say, the Tiger Stripe Sparrow Unit uses is really snazzy :D

[Hanzo]

Gents: Here's a souvenir from our WW3 game held at Gurnee, IL. Thanks for coming down and for the camaraderie/friendship you all brought with you. 'will definitely trade BBs with you fine gents in the very near future...

http://sparrowunit.smugmug.com/photos/52529890-O.jpg

Vids can be downloaded here. Enjoy!

http://168.144.126.36/ww3/knight-ala-ChowYunFat.avi

http://168.144.126.36/ww3/captured-sparrows.avi

http://168.144.126.36/ww3/WW3.final-push.avi

http://168.144.126.36/ww3/lasthope-runningOutofHope.avi

http://168.144.126.36/ww3/destro's-plan.avi

http://168.144.126.36/ww3/syndrome'sBBdinner.avi

[newMP5user]

hey thanks guyi had a lot of fun down there.. till my gun broke at the end.. before the picture was taken!

what happened to the last two videos?

[SigPro552]

This skirm rocked!! Thanks again to all of the Sparrow guys, I had a blast. I hope you guys can make it up to a WAA event and have as much fun as we did in IL.

[Beasthunter33]

Whoah is that a smoke grenade that guy is holding on page four of the pictures mid-way down. How did those work out for you guys and whered you get them from (I've been looking for a usable smoke grenade for a long time, Those little firework ones dont produce enough and is obviuosly a fire hazard so kind of a bad idea for use in the field).

Looks Like you guys had fun, the guy with the mini-gun must have a pretty understanding significant other (or maybe he's a Bachelor). :D

[ChavezDing]

Whoah is that a smoke grenade that guy is holding on page four of the pictures mid-way down. How did those work out for you guys and whered you get them from (I've been looking for a usable smoke grenade for a long time, Those little firework ones dont produce enough and is obviuosly a fire hazard so kind of a bad idea for use in the field).

Looks Like you guys had fun, the guy with the mini-gun must have a pretty understanding significant other (or maybe he's a Bachelor). :D


This is considered "cold smoke". Very safe to use and smokes for about 5 minutes.

http://sparrowunit.smugmug.com/photos/52568364-L.jpg

[blitz]

a rather surprising turnout from WI. thanks! the event was very successful. ive never been to a very intense firefight from start to finish....

well worth the 15 dollar fee....

[Crisis]

wow, what a great game, if you werent there you missed out big time, thanks to sparrow unit for putting on such a good event! Please keep em coming!

[Maus]

Ha!! Nice shot of me sizing up the enemy from behind cover in the beginning of video 4- Running out of hope, about 16 seconds in.

Once again, awesome game!!

[Professor]

Okay, okay...schedule an awesome event on the day of the AEC...geeze. All I can say is when do you have the next one scheduled, eh? Come on...get to work...tell me what to put on my calendar.

Looks like you guys had a good one...please let us know as soon as possible before the next one...okay chaps.

Hey, why don't you guys come up for OP: Deep Freeze II? At the Lair in Ft Atkinson. 15 acres of airsoft fun!

[ChavezDing]

Sorry Prof. I can hardly move today. Sparrows will be flying by in the nearby future. WAA has a lot of great events coming up.

More pics are up...

http://sparrowunit.smugmug.com/photos/52709834-M.jpg

[Hanzo]

Don't worry, Prof... Next milsim experience is 3-4 months away (Khe San). Will make sure you gents get plenty of notice.

In the meantime, enjoy some of the unforgettable shots from the game...

A warrior's "smoked" remains: He died where he stood his ground.

http://sparrowunit.smugmug.com/photos/52731636-M.jpg

http://sparrowunit.smugmug.com/photos/52731751-M.jpg

More here...

http://www.armand321.com/sparrowUnit/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=431

[Mikebla]

more pics are up is an understatement, rofl 640 pictures.

[demonmutiny]

wow, looked like an awesome game!

[Professor]

Hey, you guys must have been watching War Stories with Oliver North, eh? Khe San sounds like fun...can't wait...OD towls around necks, cig packs in the head pot band, Derrick and the Dominos...I look forward to attending your next skirm. Please let me know as soon as possible so I don't create a conflict. Hey Vig...got yer wish for a Vietnam era skirm to use your new M16-A1, eh?

[Vigilante]

Hehe, I just love the look of the VN. As for as the VN skirm goes, it sounds intense. I hope there is a futuristic battle so I can use my pulse rifle ;)

Look forward to seeing some sparrows up here for some games soon. :D

[blitz]

proffessor,
the game came out pretty awsome. very intense. i think we should coordinate more on "major" games to avoid conflict.

anyways SU had a very good combat photographer ang got a few 100 photos of the event (640 pics posted about 100 were deleted to keep bandwidth down). i think this shot below is from one of your SAS troops.... and is a good shot too...

http://sparrowunit.smugmug.com/photos/52745313-M.jpg

[Fish]

Great pic of SigPro there.

[Vigilante]

I agree, there was 3 good pics of us. That one of SigPro, the one of me, which I now have for my avatar, and one of Maus sizing up the enemy.

[ilocosr]

I was there at Gurnee that day. I was one of the Russian side, Charlie Team (Tac02). In which they are my former team members. It was nice to see some of you guys from Wisconsin. It was nice trading BBs with you guys. Hope to see you guys at one of the Illinois Events.