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Post by hellmutt on Jan 20, 2008 1:31:52 GMT -5
WHAT: Jump to Destiny WHERE: Randle, WA WHEN: 23-25 MAY 2008 - Memorial Day Weekend COST: REGISTER BY APRIL 21 - 3 DAY(Fri-Sun): $90.00 2 DAY(Sat-Sun): $70.00 REGISTER AFTER APRIL 21 - 3 Day(Fri-Sun): $120 2 DAY (Sat-Sun): $90.00 ABOUT THE EVENT: Participants will be housed and feed with period-styled rations and military tents for the weekend. There will be 3 playable sides: German (OPFOR ROLE*), American and British. We will have strict uniform requirements and weapon rules for the event. The focus is on realism and will include 24 hour operational awareness. You can be attacked at any time. Night operations will be part of the event. Participants will face realistic challenges and combat situations. There will be a complete immersion into the tactical situation of June 1944 in Normandy. Including a chain of command, adjacent units and period realistic camps and objectives. This is a 500+ acre Area of Operations with grass land, thick forest and a river! The event will be simulating airborne and ground units fighting in Normandy in the days after D-Day. Uniforms and weapons will be available both for purchase or rent. If you have nothing WWII but have the desire to experience the best WWII airsoft simulation you are more then welcome and we can equip you from the ground up. If you are a re-enactor or living history buff, we will have airsoft replicas for you to use in case you want to get in on the action! We will have blank fire re-enactment at the event as well as simulation artillery, mortars and other simulated explosions. This event is a unique blending of traditional blank fire re-enacting and milsim airsoft. This will be an event UNLIKE ANY OTHER you have attended wether you are a re-enactor or an airsoft player. So mark your calendars, brought to you in the tradition and standards of Battlesim - we will re-live the fight and honor our greatest veterans this Memorial Day weekend! Here are links to a couple photo galleries of our last WWII Event "The Long Winter": www.charlespeterson.net/longwinter/www.gwagdesigns.com/Here is a link to the video produced by the News Tribune on 2007's Long Winter Event: www.youtube.com/watch?v=blsH8bhYgbY
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Post by Young Blood on Jan 20, 2008 1:55:53 GMT -5
I dont care, Im going, Im gonna actually meet you guys for the first time, screw it im gonna start saving now!!
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Post by Jager.Drü on Jan 20, 2008 2:27:57 GMT -5
Randle is a huge field, perfect for airborne "drops". There is a lot of room to move around and plenty of room for vehicles.
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Post by CharleyNovember on Jan 20, 2008 8:36:08 GMT -5
I can get an airborne impression together by then I think. Money talks I guess. If I can make it I will register before the deadline. I have been wanting to go to a Battlesim event for a year or so now. This seems like a good one. I take it German is reserved for those close to Battlesim as in the other events I have seen you guys do? What is the nearest airport? How long of a drive in a rental car roughly?
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Post by Rock of the Marne on Jan 20, 2008 10:20:23 GMT -5
i may be able to fly up there this year i got all my airborne stuff accept a weapon
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jan 20, 2008 14:04:16 GMT -5
The venue is equal distance from Portland airport in Oregon and Sea Tac airport outside Seattle. Battlesim usually coordinates transport from the airport and back by linking incoming travellers or having club members provide transport. They are very hospitality oriented. I would recommend Sea Tac as that's closer to most of the club members. You can also pre-ship gear if you feel that would be easier although hauling airsoft gear and weapons on aircraft is easy enough. My son and I have taken well over a half dowzn trips to airsoft weapons and have always hauled our airsoft arsenal in our checked luggage. Just decalre them as firearsm fill out the forms at the airport and be sure to have a lock for your guncase (required)
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Post by Jager.Drü on Jan 20, 2008 14:12:14 GMT -5
Opfor is a postion you apply for. I'm sure if you fly up there would be room, but I don't want to speak for Hellmutt.
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Post by CharleyNovember on Jan 20, 2008 18:20:41 GMT -5
Do you require M42 jump gear or will the 1st ID kit I have work for this event? I have pretty much a full kit. I need to know how kit restricitve you are going to be to see what I need to buy.
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Post by Young Blood on Jan 21, 2008 23:01:29 GMT -5
Does anyone here know if they would take away my guns if I were to fly up there as long as they had blazing orange painted tips...??
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Post by Jager.Drü on Jan 21, 2008 23:07:25 GMT -5
The venue is equal distance from Portland airport in Oregon and Sea Tac airport outside Seattle. Battlesim usually coordinates transport from the airport and back by linking incoming travellers or having club members provide transport. They are very hospitality oriented. I would recommend Sea Tac as that's closer to most of the club members. You can also pre-ship gear if you feel that would be easier although hauling airsoft gear and weapons on aircraft is easy enough. My son and I have taken well over a half dowzn trips to airsoft weapons and have always hauled our airsoft arsenal in our checked luggage. Just decalre them as firearms, fill out the forms at the airport, and be sure to have a lock for your guncase (required) Check the bold. You can bring up to three weapons on a flight. And no they don't need orange tips.
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Post by YankeeDiv26 on Jan 21, 2008 23:10:04 GMT -5
Does anyone here know if they would take away my guns if I were to fly up there as long as they had blazing orange painted tips...?? from my experience no. I've never had any problems. DO NOT BRING ANY GAS (even empty your magazines) and seporate your batteries and ammo from your guns. Also DO NOT PUT IT IN YOUR CARRY-ON BAG. I notified the airport personel when I got there and had explained to a security agent how it can do no harm as a non-carry on item and did not use any form of explosive (battery powered AEG's) before checking it in. I also have a family friend who's the manager of Logan Airport in Boston and asked him on the subject before hand. If you go make sure you notice airport personel and be sure not to brandish your weapon in public (dont just pull out an AK in front of everybody). Preferably have somebody stay with you so your airsoft guns dont get "confiscated". BTW, this was after 911.
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Post by binarypunisher on Jan 22, 2008 0:15:13 GMT -5
Do you require M42 jump gear or will the 1st ID kit I have work for this event? I have pretty much a full kit. I need to know how kit restricitve you are going to be to see what I need to buy. I am sure there will be slots for infantry as well, and if you want to run German you can.
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Post by Young Blood on Jan 24, 2008 22:48:48 GMT -5
ATTENTION WWII REENACTORS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, WE HAVE A 12 SEAT VAN AND ARE DRIVING TO THIS EVENT, IF YOU WOULD LIKE A RIDE THERE JUST PITCH IN A FEW BUCKS FOR GAS AND BE WILLING TO SIT IN THIS VAN FOR A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF HOURS. LET ME KNOW IF YOU WILL NEED A RIDE UP THERE, WE HAVE PLENTY OF ROOM FOR GUNS N' GEAR, JUST LET ME KNOW HOW MANY IF THERE ARE MORE THAN 1, SO FAR WE HAVE THREE, SO THE MORE WE GET FOR THIS TRIP, THE LESS GAS MONEY IT WILL COST FOR ANYONE COMING, HOPEFULLY WE CAN GET A HANDFUL OF SOLDIERS AND HAVE A BLAST ON THIS TRIP, CHEERS... -EDDIE
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Post by 2nd Bat on Feb 8, 2008 14:11:24 GMT -5
Participants who intend to take part in the combat jump stay tuned to requirements and conditions. The role of a jumper is NOT for everyone but there are absolutely great roles for everyone who wants to participate. The US force will have a small pathfinder contingent an airborne contingent and a glider borne Infantry contingent. The Germans will have a FJ group a Whermacht group and an SS group. In addition there will be roles for a few French partisons
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Post by 2nd Bat on Feb 15, 2008 0:24:05 GMT -5
Big things in the works for this event and great response from WW2 players all over the country. I helped with some preliminary planning and game flow concepts and I am getting really pumped about this event.
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Post by Obergefreiter Raimund on Feb 15, 2008 11:43:18 GMT -5
Will there be green gas for sale at the event for those of us that would need to fly out there?
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Post by 2nd Bat on Feb 15, 2008 13:06:40 GMT -5
Certainly
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Post by p51 on Feb 15, 2008 23:17:16 GMT -5
Man, I am pretty ticked in a way that I've already committed to a (live ammo) shoot that weekend. It's not that far away from where I live at all. The more I read of this, the more ticked I get that I'll be missing it as I have all the airborne stuff one guy could ever need as well as a (82nd AB marked) WW2 Jeep. Still, I'm very excited about this for what it will mean to the local area in the hobby. This could be really groundbreaking stuff in WA state, as there has never been any WW2 tactical re-enactment that I know of ever take place in this state (real machine guns aren't allowed in this state, so all the blank firing events take place in neighboring states, which all allow them). The venue is equal distance from Portland airport in Oregon and Sea Tac airport outside Seattle. Actually, the venue is really quite a bit closer to Portland. Centralia, WA is almost exactly halfway between those two points and that is a reasonable distance north of the venue site. Besides, Portland is in my opinion a FAR better airport to get in and out of, has a lot less traffic issues as well as it is north of the city and there is nothing but suburbs and farm lands north of there for a very long way. Seattle/Tacoma airport is nothing but urban sprawl and horrible traffic all the way until you hit the Olympia area going south. You can either drive straight through easy traffic to the event for a shorter distance or face horrible traffic for over 60 miles and then plenty of more driving beyond that. Seattle is a much larger and tougher to navigate airport as well. It's your choice. I would also point out to anyone coming to the event from far away that you'll be very close to Mt Rainier National Park as well at Mt St Helens. Both of which really shouldn't be missed if at all possible. There are plenty of other museums and attractions that are military related as well in the area, so I'd suggest having at least an extra day for sightseeing if you've never been in the area before.
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Post by binarypunisher on Feb 16, 2008 0:24:00 GMT -5
Lee,
This is like the 4th time I have read a post like this one...if its that big of a deal to you, just come to JTD. You can always do cowboy shooting later. We would love to have you out.
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Post by rangerwarren on Feb 16, 2008 0:33:23 GMT -5
Seriously, I'm starting to think you are advertising cowboy action (live fire) shooting. You should really come to JTD. I don't want to be a dick or anything but this is gonna make cowboy action shooting seem like gay soft core porn. Seriously, JTD is gonna make you spooge in your m42 pants and turn your brain in to applesauce .
RLTW Warren
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Post by 2nd Bat on Feb 16, 2008 13:44:23 GMT -5
Josh, Don't hold back man, come out and say what you mean. Lee, the US paratroopers could really use your leadership and it's an awesome place to drive your Jeep.
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Post by alban on Feb 18, 2008 15:21:41 GMT -5
Sounds like an interesting time, I might have to join you guys.
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Post by CharleyNovember on Feb 18, 2008 18:58:02 GMT -5
I would love to see a strong WW2AA presence at this game but not everyone can afford the trip. Honestly I probally shouldn't but I took the plunge and bought the plane ticket.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Feb 18, 2008 19:46:16 GMT -5
I'm glad you did and I'm confident you'll be pleased to have done so. As it's drawing closer I'll encourage Hellmutt and Josh to finalize the specifics and start posting limitations and requirements. I know currently there is discussion about only allowing folks to participate in the simulated jump who have a full blown authentic Airborne Impression, a gun bag or (better) a griswold bag. Other US players will be in the role of regular leg Infantry or Glider borne troops. Training is going to be provided on Saturday so the night drop and missions should be rehearsed and well briefed. The Germans will likewise be training and preparing defensive positions in anticipation of the "Invasion"
Alot of the teams coming in are playing German troops but of course not all. There is a lot of local work going on now to create props and we are working hard to create mission phases and game flow that will optimize the venue and peoples enjoyment of the event.
I will state this if you plan to come consider what all you need to function during hours of darkness as a significant part of the tactical phase of the game will occure during hours of darkness. Consider flourescent discs, noise makers (crickets) authentic lights, a poncho to hide under while examining maps and a luminescent watch and compass. Cork to darken your face and hands. Some troopers will get scattered and will be well off their drop zones. A whistle is always a great idea at any large event and a means to pack for long long phases of continuous game play.
The weather should be nice in May but this IS Washington state so bring warm layers and be prepared for damp weather as well. Tentage is provided but a shelter half is always a good call for covering gear.
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Post by CharleyNovember on Feb 18, 2008 20:17:29 GMT -5
I'm new at US airborne so help guide me here but aren't Griswold bags highly impractical in airsoft. the real ones you had to break your M1 down in to 2 of three parts that is going to be hard to do in the field at night with an M14 converted M1 or a Gas version. What about Thompsons what do you suggest I find for a jump bag for it?
Noise makers and period replic lights TL-122's I believe are already in the works so I got that covered but concerned with the airborne requirements so my little group of guys has it right and we can all participate in the "jump" simulation. I can take this to PM if you perfer.
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Post by binarypunisher on Feb 18, 2008 20:24:29 GMT -5
Basically what John is saying is we need to figure out a somewhat authentic way to rig up peoples weapons so they do not break on the jump.
Everyone who goes as US Airborne should be able to jump, I dont anticipate any problems. Fortunately, the M14 is an easy gun to break down...I assume the Garand conversions work the same way?
So what is everyone here coming as?
I usually go as German Fallschirmjager, but I am putting together an American airborne impression for this. So far I have: Webgear (2 riggers pouches, musette, belt, suspenders) Pants
So I am nowhere near done!
And not to jinx it or anything, but anticipate rain - the last several large games Battlesim has put on have rained!
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Post by rangerwarren on Feb 18, 2008 21:37:34 GMT -5
Everyone who attends in airborne impression will get a chance to do the mock jump and assembly. We have yet to decide how we are going to rig airborne players' equipment fot the jump. When all these things have been finalized I will post a FAQ. If anyone has any questions or concerns please feel free to PM me about them.
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Post by p51 on Feb 18, 2008 21:44:25 GMT -5
Josh, Don't hold back man, come out and say what you mean. Lee, the US paratroopers could really use your leadership and it's an awesome place to drive your Jeep. I hear ya. Josh and some of the other guys came over to pester Ed (Adler) at the Willie and Joe display at the Puyallup Mall yesterday and we talked briefly about the event. He even tried to get me to volunteer to jump at the event if the opportunity arises. Sadly, even if I could go, I have no idea where my NATO jump paperwork is these days, so I doubt any civilian jump folks would let me jump their plane without going through their training just based on my word that I have indeed done the "lawn dart" thing more than once before. FYI, I wasn't making an advertising case for cowboy shooting. All I was doing was endorsing what I think will be a good event and explaining why others should come to this (and explaining the ONLY reason I'm not going). Maybe I should have just not bothered. This is like the 4th time I have read a post like this one...if its that big of a deal to you, just come to JTD. You can always do cowboy shooting later. You've seen it over at the BS forum as well, that's why you've seen it more than once. Sheesh, I guess I should have just kept quiet about all this here. I have this strange thing about keeping my word to people (I'm kind of odd that way), as this is my cowboy shooting club's big annual shoot that weekend and I've long since volunteered to help out and have already put more than a little coin into that weekend. Besides, that's also my anniversary weekend, and my wife would probably like me being home at nights that weekend anyway as the range is less than 6 miles from my front door. Like I said earlier, I was just explaining why others should come to this and why I would, had I not already committed to something else, that all. Ed and I were talking about this event at the show we were at this past weekend, and both agree that this has all the makings of something really special, as nobody in WA state has ever tried anything like this before. The pure "blank firing" re-enactment community in this neck of the woods has had substantial political drama issues in the past, and I'm thinking that side-stepping that entire issue could bring folks into such an event who normally would never consider taking part. I just really hope things work out as good as I feel that they have the potential to happen.
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Post by CharleyNovember on Feb 18, 2008 21:45:21 GMT -5
Hey I appreciate it RW/BP and John. Just trying to make sure we are somewhat squared away for the game. I appreciate your help I have already bugged John through PM on this. I hate to but you all:)
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Post by binarypunisher on Feb 18, 2008 23:12:10 GMT -5
Itd actually be great if you could post any questions here...that way others can see the responses to them as well.
Lee, I understand where you are coming from.
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