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Post by brownien on May 19, 2014 11:47:20 GMT -5
I would like to put on a weekend long event here sometime soon. I am shooting for late June, but sometime in July would work as well, as long as a great majority of possible participants can attend. I know I started asking in another thread, but if you could all state here when whithin June/July you would be able to attend, I can work from there
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Post by Obergefreiter Raimund on May 19, 2014 12:13:39 GMT -5
What about fathers day weekend?
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Post by brownien on May 19, 2014 17:22:05 GMT -5
I talked to the field owner, and the first two weekends of June are already booked up. so 6/21 & 6/22 and 6/28 & 6/29 are free. He also mentioned that the 5th and 6th weekend in July, most of his paintballers will be out of town, so I wouldn't have to work around them on Sunday. As long as most people are free that weekend, I think that would be best. Let me know what you think.
Also, I am considering making this a Blankfire friendly event. I am not sure what kind of rules gameplay-wise I want to make for the blankfirers, whether it be just for ambiance or actual tactical participation, but I will mull it over and get back to everyone on that. If you have any thoughts on this, please voice them!
besides blankfire, I would also like to take some time on Sunday to shoot some live rounds in a controlled enviroment. I would be setting up a range, and anyone who would like to try their hand at shooting a WW2 rifle can do so, but I would like to request for anyone going to shoot to chip in to help pay for the ammunition. If anyone has some RS weaponry they would be willing to bring out, let me know.
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Post by ScottCollins on May 19, 2014 20:02:42 GMT -5
Definitely don't do the 5th and 6th, that's 4th of July week and my guess is lots of people will be out of town(like me) and for 28 & 29 I'll be heading up north for that weekend. I don't know about everyone else but the 21 & 22 are the only ones that work for me. But its going to be the summer at that point so why couldn't we do it on a week day?
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Post by Schmozilla on May 19, 2014 20:34:57 GMT -5
I would be fine with the both weekends. I can make the trip on both of those being that its Summer Any weekend would be fine, to be honest.
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Post by brownien on May 19, 2014 21:37:15 GMT -5
If not the 4th & 5th, I'll shoot for the 11th &12th of July.
I would do durring the weekdays, but most everyone including myself have work durring the daytime and I can't take work off for that
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Post by doldek on May 20, 2014 3:02:11 GMT -5
I am stationed in Maryland where's the field ? Sry I am new. But a die hard airsoft and ww2 guy.
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Post by shiftysgarand on May 20, 2014 6:20:14 GMT -5
The 11th and 12th would work for me (I think) I'll be in japan for the other 3, so it wouldn't exactly be an easy drive back.
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Post by insterburger on May 20, 2014 6:27:46 GMT -5
6/28-6/29 and 7/5-7/6 work for me.
7/12-7/13 does not.
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Post by brownien on May 20, 2014 9:06:20 GMT -5
If not the 12-13th of July, would the 18-19th of July work? I don't mind pushing the date back as it would make planning a bit easier
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Post by brownien on May 20, 2014 9:07:52 GMT -5
And Doldek, the field is up near Johnstown NY. About an hour west of albany on I-90. What kind of impression do you have?
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Post by ScottCollins on May 20, 2014 10:35:05 GMT -5
Hey, the 18 and 19th work for me! That'd be a good date
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Post by insterburger on May 20, 2014 13:50:09 GMT -5
July 18-20 is no good, either. Have a set-in-stone commitment.
On the topic of real WWII guns, I can bring some stuff. As for the Allies I have a sweet Garand, an M1 Carbine (Korean War config), both the SMLE and No. 4 Enfields, as well as a smattering of Mosin-Nagants (standard, carbine, sniper). For the Axis, I have 98k's in historically correct configurations ranging from prewar (1938) through Kriegsmodell (1945) with most of the major permutations between (including both scoped sniper build and ZF41 marksman), also a Suomi (semi-auto, sorry). Will need to check the legalities of what can and cannot be brought. Likewise, I have most major sidearms used on both sides, but I think those will be a no-no according to NYS law.
If the event is on a date I can attend, we can figure out what's worth bringing or not.
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Post by insterburger on May 20, 2014 13:52:31 GMT -5
I am stationed in Maryland where's the field ? Sry I am new. But a die hard airsoft and ww2 guy. Doldek, if this is set for a weekend I can attend, and your route would take you through the greater NYC area , I'd be happy to carpool the rest of the way to save you on gas and driving.
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Post by brownien on May 20, 2014 14:08:17 GMT -5
What about the possibility of the 27-28?
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Post by insterburger on May 20, 2014 14:12:48 GMT -5
Do you mean 26-27 July? I have a conflict, but one I might be able to get around, especially given how far off that is.
If you mean 28-29 June, that's a go for me.
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Post by brownien on May 20, 2014 16:58:42 GMT -5
26th 27th July would give me plenty of time to organize and recruit. Does anyone know of any German Blankfire units in the area who may be interested in attending?
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Post by ScottCollins on May 20, 2014 17:01:33 GMT -5
I don't know but I think you shouldn't allow blankfires to actually play in the field. If you just fire off a few rounds to make the sounds of war then it might be alright but blankfire reenactors seem to have 100% accuracy in these cases and will probably stir up an argument or two
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Post by brownien on May 20, 2014 18:00:18 GMT -5
I will talk to all blankfire guys who attend about some specific rules, as well as all the airsofters
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Post by shiftysgarand on May 20, 2014 20:52:57 GMT -5
26-27 should work for me.
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Post by SfcMigs on May 20, 2014 20:56:47 GMT -5
My crew is good the last weekend in June and any other weekend in July EXCEPT the weekend of the 4th. I think a 4th of July weekend would be problematic for a lot of reasons. Prior commitments, high holiday traffic, etc. Just my two cents.
As for the blank fire idea. I think they should only be used for an ambiance effect. I do like the sound of real gun fire, but incorporating them into game play has proven to be more trouble than its worth. Some of you may remember some of my past events that had the blank fire element. Far too many problems with players trying to tell whats a hit and whats not a hit. Throw in the exploding grenades scenarios and players get confused when they hear the loud bangs. Was that a rifle shot or a grenade? There was too much confusion and then players start getting frustrated. I'm speaking from experience here. My last event turned into a disaster as a fist fight broke out because of this very reason. Not worth it. Take my word. Use them for effects and nothing more.
Nate feel free to give me a call to kick around ideas and if you need any help on this one. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.
Migs
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Post by brownien on May 20, 2014 21:48:41 GMT -5
July 26th it is! This will be a 24hr event! This means arriving Friday evening and camping out. We will then be waking up early Saturday morning to start the operations, which will last until dark. Saturday night will mark the cease fire and a night of relaxed camping before a live shoot and packing up on Sunday.
I am going to be running this like a military operation. No stopping to reset, no cease fire for lunch breaks, one continuous operation throughout the day. I still havn't worked out the complete logistics for the event, but I will have a preliminary writeup very soon. Be prepared to be transported back to 1944!
As of now, blankfirers will be for ambiance only. I will talk to my 99th ID guys about attending. most likely they will be dispersed within the allied airsoft component. I am still searching for a small detachment of German blankfirers to do the same on the axis side. If anyone here knows of any, please let me know. FYI we will not be fighting amongst the paintball junk on the field. I will regulate fighting to another untouched section of the field for our uses, so they need not worry about of that.
There will also be another element in play. There will be a small French population in the area. Each side must decide who can be trusted with information! But enough on that for now.
More to come soon!
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Post by doldek on May 21, 2014 4:52:09 GMT -5
I have armored infantry and start of an ss load out
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Post by doldek on May 21, 2014 4:58:21 GMT -5
Also my weapon is a m3a1 grease gun is that gonna be an issue
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Post by insterburger on May 21, 2014 6:09:10 GMT -5
Doldek-- come with what you got. We have been moving towards a more realistic tactical where most troops are riflemen (Garands or carbines for the Allies, 98k's for the Germans) and full auto is reserved for a dedicated machine gunner, with squad leaders on "hopped down" submachine guns (with exceptions occasionally being made to balance firepower). If your grease gun can fire semi-auto it should be fine, otherwise loaner weapons will be available. If you're on the German side I've got you covered there.
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Post by ScottCollins on May 21, 2014 6:44:40 GMT -5
Hey I know this is a bit different but if I get done and sell it soon, I might have a few more kar98's to loan out and possibly be bought. I'm actually seeing the light at the end of the tunnel on this project and it would be a lot better to have them rather than all the mp40's.
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Post by doldek on May 21, 2014 6:47:49 GMT -5
I will be running allies my ss kit is no where close to being done. How do you guys run rank structure?
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Post by doldek on May 21, 2014 6:48:50 GMT -5
Like that 98k idea
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Post by Obergefreiter Raimund on May 21, 2014 6:58:23 GMT -5
Nate, as soon as you hash out a few more details let me know so that I can get the information up on WW2WFAA!!!
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Post by SfcMigs on May 21, 2014 9:42:17 GMT -5
July 26th works for me. I'll be there with at least 3, maybe even some to play a French role.
Nate, I can print up some "French ID" papers, so you can incorporate that in your scenarios. Just let me know how many and male/female.
As for a German Blank fire unit, there was the one I used for my Day of Days event in 2011. They were headed by Steve Kern of the GR919 (I think that was the unit). He was out of Rhode Island. I'll see if I can get in touch with him. Just a heads up, I hired his unit for the event. I think I paid around $500.00 They brought a lot to the event, but they have expenses and need to be compensated for them.
Migs
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