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General Airsoft / Re: Wolverine SMP
« on: June 25, 2015, 10:47:21 AM »
Check with Sonorus, I believe he ran one for awhile.
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General Airsoft / Re: The Airsoft Sorority
« on: February 17, 2014, 07:03:38 AM »
How you as the field owner choose to deal with them is your choice, it's your field and your business. Your honesty check idea has worked very well, so I really think you already have the solution. As a player, if someone doesn't call their hits then you shoot them again... eventually they will either realize they are getting hit or decide they are tired of getting shot. I am NOT saying go full auto on them however! Just put controlled pairs on them until they take it or move, it's all you can do as a player.
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General Airsoft / The Airsoft Sorority
« on: February 14, 2014, 06:58:09 PM »
We all have a special hatred for cheaters in airsoft, and there is hardly a game where someone is not complaining about that one guy that just wouldn’t take his hits. Over time, this frustration grows in your local community, resulting in distrust and anger in a game that we are proud to call a sport of honor. Before long, lines get drawn, words are thrown, and the drama is unleashed like a college sorority. People who once were friends find themselves lumping or being lumped into classes of backyard players, role players, and milsimmers, with negative connotations to each as if all of these do not have a common goal. Worst of all, many of these lines are drawn based on assumptions, perceptions, and second hand rumors.
Backyard airsoft, whether it be in your cow field or college dorm, makes up a good portion if not the bulk of our sport. It’s where almost all of us got started, and where we spent countless dollars on guns and gear that looked cool… and broke a couple of games later. It’s also where we forged great friendships, and overcame our initial fear of getting shot at by plastic. It’s fun and integral to our community, yet gets treated as the bastard because of all the “noobs” and kids. Some players are happy with that experience, and that’s where they stay. Others decide they want a little more, and either get into roleplay or milsim.
Now before I go much further, and the trolls pour in, roleplayers and milsimmers are basically the same. The only difference really is organization: roleplayers build random (and often pretty fantastically done) loadouts, whether of their favorite movie character, sci-fi hero, or whatnot. Unfortunately, it is pretty nigh impossible to get enough players together to make a Halo Wars event financially feasible, and as a result these players tend to be ones and twos on the field. Also unfortunate, the choice of weapon is pretty limited to them, and many roleplayers put so much focus on their look that their gun of choice can’t compete. As a result, you now have a lone player with little to no support being outranged or outgunned by the majority of players he finds himself against. No matter who you are, that sucks… and that ruins the fun for many of them. I often see a few of these bitter individuals show up on forums complaining about the milsim crowd, attacking other players etc. It’s a shame, because there could be some potential in games catering to that crowd if they helped build it.
And now we get to milsim. Personally, I dislike the term; milsim in reality is just roleplayers emulating the modern warfighter. Every time you shoot a plastic bb at another player, you are simulating a militaristic engagement. Milsim has some major advantages: giant events that cater to it, a worldwide player base, a buffet line of guns and gear for players, and the opportunity to work in large, effective teams that can carry friendships beyond the field. It also offers every player the chance to enjoy themselves, regardless of their experience level: rarely will you see a new player forced to lead a headlong charge under fire. If you are older, experienced and enjoy the strategic side of things, there are command posts where you can find yourself war gaming the battlefield for your chosen side. And I can definitely say some of the funnest times I have had in airsoft were when I was with a group of friends, horribly outnumbered and surrounded, yet wrecking attackers like the Alamo gone right… it’s an experience that no one will forget.
Sadly, milsim has its downside: it breeds a lot of players who think they are Special Forces, and make sure you know how “operator” they are. Milsim is fundamentally organized, and discipline in expected on the field. Operators, however, tend to run off and attempt to be “badass”…. and find themselves alone with no support, get killed, then gripe incessantly about how “if only the other players on their faction were as operator as them, they would have done blah blah and I wouldn’t have been killed”. Yeah, whatever. That type, along with a couple of others, is slowly but surely sowing discord in our sporting community.
Now to the types I have seen become increasingly common: the “Holier-than-thou”, the “Better-than-you”, and the “Smarter-than-you”. Many of these guys started off well, but for whatever reason became what they are now: a cancer in our community.
First, the Holier-than-thou: this is the individual that preaches purity in the sport, often proposing random rule changes. He often is a local admin, a field employee, or (my favorite) the volunteer ref for your local field who is now playing. He is the guy that demands safety kills at distances no one can measure in the heat of a game , yet when offered them (or often even when shot), has twenty reasons as to why it was an invalid kill therefore he is still alive. He is the one who trashes every other style of play other than his own, but usually does so in a masked manner such as “I just like to have fun, but those milsim wanna-be’s ____!” He is technically superior to you in every way, because you “just don’t know the rules”. I’m sorry, but while there are certain rulesets we maintain for safety and insurance reasons, this is a combat sport: we play this game to shoot, and get shot; there is no grey in that equation.
Next is our Better-than-you: this is the player that thinks he is better than everyone around him, and does not see the need to work together with the other players there. This can be the player who thinks he has better gear, therefore he is a better player. He often is the self-acclaimed “pro”. He is the guy that doesn’t attend local events, because there are too many “kids”. Sadly, this is the player that many of us who were military find ourselves becoming, writing off the abilities of the younger or newer players simply because they don’t have the experience we do. This is also a dangerous trap for many milsim players. Something I had to learn was the fact that this sport is carried on the backs of the younger players. They may be the annoying cannon fodder today, but they are the future of this sport. Run them off, and fields will die, leaving the sport in ruins. Add to that, younger “inexperienced” players can actually be some of the most interesting challenges on the field, as they are entirely unpredictable: they have no standard to fall back on, so they do the first thing that comes to mind, and that shake up is a great way for all of us to stay sharp.
Finally, our Smarter-than-you: this is the guy that slyly shakes off hits, because of course no one was watching. Everything that does hit him must be a ricochet, because he is sure that no one has an angle on him behind his tree. This is the guy that points out tough targets to the refs, occupying their attention (and hopefully the attention of the player keeping him pinned) while he moves into a more favorable position. This is the guy that claims others must be using a “hot” gun, demanding the refs pull said players off the field for chrono, and then uses that opportunity to attack the weaker or now undefended line of the other team.
Regardless of which style of play you choose, these three types are always going to be there to some degree. Unfortunately, our sport has become inundated with them over the last few years to the point they are running off players by the droves. Many of us used to fret that airsoft might go the way of paintball, getting overrun with punks, but instead we have allowed it to be overrun by than-thou’s. Field owners, don’t get so caught up in the attempt to please everyone that you allow these types to wreak havoc on your player base; they will often try to befriend you, and edge the field to “their way”, while attacking anyone they do not like. Players, take a hard look at who you are on the field… and especially behind your computer or on the forums. If you are any of the above, it’s time to rethink your habits and perceptions before you do more damage to the sport you love. If you are not yet, focus on building the community around you; that community is what will make or break this sport!
Backyard airsoft, whether it be in your cow field or college dorm, makes up a good portion if not the bulk of our sport. It’s where almost all of us got started, and where we spent countless dollars on guns and gear that looked cool… and broke a couple of games later. It’s also where we forged great friendships, and overcame our initial fear of getting shot at by plastic. It’s fun and integral to our community, yet gets treated as the bastard because of all the “noobs” and kids. Some players are happy with that experience, and that’s where they stay. Others decide they want a little more, and either get into roleplay or milsim.
Now before I go much further, and the trolls pour in, roleplayers and milsimmers are basically the same. The only difference really is organization: roleplayers build random (and often pretty fantastically done) loadouts, whether of their favorite movie character, sci-fi hero, or whatnot. Unfortunately, it is pretty nigh impossible to get enough players together to make a Halo Wars event financially feasible, and as a result these players tend to be ones and twos on the field. Also unfortunate, the choice of weapon is pretty limited to them, and many roleplayers put so much focus on their look that their gun of choice can’t compete. As a result, you now have a lone player with little to no support being outranged or outgunned by the majority of players he finds himself against. No matter who you are, that sucks… and that ruins the fun for many of them. I often see a few of these bitter individuals show up on forums complaining about the milsim crowd, attacking other players etc. It’s a shame, because there could be some potential in games catering to that crowd if they helped build it.
And now we get to milsim. Personally, I dislike the term; milsim in reality is just roleplayers emulating the modern warfighter. Every time you shoot a plastic bb at another player, you are simulating a militaristic engagement. Milsim has some major advantages: giant events that cater to it, a worldwide player base, a buffet line of guns and gear for players, and the opportunity to work in large, effective teams that can carry friendships beyond the field. It also offers every player the chance to enjoy themselves, regardless of their experience level: rarely will you see a new player forced to lead a headlong charge under fire. If you are older, experienced and enjoy the strategic side of things, there are command posts where you can find yourself war gaming the battlefield for your chosen side. And I can definitely say some of the funnest times I have had in airsoft were when I was with a group of friends, horribly outnumbered and surrounded, yet wrecking attackers like the Alamo gone right… it’s an experience that no one will forget.
Sadly, milsim has its downside: it breeds a lot of players who think they are Special Forces, and make sure you know how “operator” they are. Milsim is fundamentally organized, and discipline in expected on the field. Operators, however, tend to run off and attempt to be “badass”…. and find themselves alone with no support, get killed, then gripe incessantly about how “if only the other players on their faction were as operator as them, they would have done blah blah and I wouldn’t have been killed”. Yeah, whatever. That type, along with a couple of others, is slowly but surely sowing discord in our sporting community.
Now to the types I have seen become increasingly common: the “Holier-than-thou”, the “Better-than-you”, and the “Smarter-than-you”. Many of these guys started off well, but for whatever reason became what they are now: a cancer in our community.
First, the Holier-than-thou: this is the individual that preaches purity in the sport, often proposing random rule changes. He often is a local admin, a field employee, or (my favorite) the volunteer ref for your local field who is now playing. He is the guy that demands safety kills at distances no one can measure in the heat of a game , yet when offered them (or often even when shot), has twenty reasons as to why it was an invalid kill therefore he is still alive. He is the one who trashes every other style of play other than his own, but usually does so in a masked manner such as “I just like to have fun, but those milsim wanna-be’s ____!” He is technically superior to you in every way, because you “just don’t know the rules”. I’m sorry, but while there are certain rulesets we maintain for safety and insurance reasons, this is a combat sport: we play this game to shoot, and get shot; there is no grey in that equation.
Next is our Better-than-you: this is the player that thinks he is better than everyone around him, and does not see the need to work together with the other players there. This can be the player who thinks he has better gear, therefore he is a better player. He often is the self-acclaimed “pro”. He is the guy that doesn’t attend local events, because there are too many “kids”. Sadly, this is the player that many of us who were military find ourselves becoming, writing off the abilities of the younger or newer players simply because they don’t have the experience we do. This is also a dangerous trap for many milsim players. Something I had to learn was the fact that this sport is carried on the backs of the younger players. They may be the annoying cannon fodder today, but they are the future of this sport. Run them off, and fields will die, leaving the sport in ruins. Add to that, younger “inexperienced” players can actually be some of the most interesting challenges on the field, as they are entirely unpredictable: they have no standard to fall back on, so they do the first thing that comes to mind, and that shake up is a great way for all of us to stay sharp.
Finally, our Smarter-than-you: this is the guy that slyly shakes off hits, because of course no one was watching. Everything that does hit him must be a ricochet, because he is sure that no one has an angle on him behind his tree. This is the guy that points out tough targets to the refs, occupying their attention (and hopefully the attention of the player keeping him pinned) while he moves into a more favorable position. This is the guy that claims others must be using a “hot” gun, demanding the refs pull said players off the field for chrono, and then uses that opportunity to attack the weaker or now undefended line of the other team.
Regardless of which style of play you choose, these three types are always going to be there to some degree. Unfortunately, our sport has become inundated with them over the last few years to the point they are running off players by the droves. Many of us used to fret that airsoft might go the way of paintball, getting overrun with punks, but instead we have allowed it to be overrun by than-thou’s. Field owners, don’t get so caught up in the attempt to please everyone that you allow these types to wreak havoc on your player base; they will often try to befriend you, and edge the field to “their way”, while attacking anyone they do not like. Players, take a hard look at who you are on the field… and especially behind your computer or on the forums. If you are any of the above, it’s time to rethink your habits and perceptions before you do more damage to the sport you love. If you are not yet, focus on building the community around you; that community is what will make or break this sport!
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So Go Airsoft Only Events and Open play / Re: So Go Airsoft Ideas for 2014 Thoughts????
« on: February 14, 2014, 02:51:43 PM »
^ What Jon said lol
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So Go Airsoft Only Events and Open play / Re: So Go Airsoft Ideas for 2014 Thoughts????
« on: February 14, 2014, 02:51:11 PM »
Goal based games are fun, but in a setting like this are tough. Too many players don't quite grasp what they are meant to do.
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General Airsoft / Re: Drop legs
« on: January 01, 2014, 08:43:49 PM »
Occasionally I will run a Blackhawk dropleg platform, works really well and I love their attachment system. All the rest I have used tend to ride up your leg.
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General Airsoft / Re: Optics for my new sig553
« on: December 27, 2013, 07:13:54 AM »
Those Elcans are REALLY nice, beats an ACOG hands down. As far as red dots, I would recommend a Cmore clone. $50-60, and won't clog up your peripherals.
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So Go Airsoft Only Events and Open play / Re: OP: ESCAPE & RESCUE Sat. Oct 19th 5-10pm
« on: October 19, 2013, 11:16:04 PM »
This was a fun event, those who couldn't make it really missed out.
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Reviews / Re: Daniel Defense MFR (Modular Float Rail) by Madbull
« on: September 13, 2013, 07:50:18 AM »
Nice review, that's a great looking rail system.
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DIY / Re: Shooting upside down
« on: September 11, 2013, 10:29:44 AM »
I would say check your hop unit and bucking then. If those are both good, then taken it to Jacob at Sogo and see if there is a compression problem or something else going on.
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DIY / Re: Shooting upside down
« on: September 10, 2013, 06:20:42 PM »
Have you checked your mags?
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General Airsoft / Re: Kryptek Camouflage
« on: September 09, 2013, 08:31:32 PM »
Here it is at Op Rebel Yell: 
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General Airsoft / Re: Kryptek Camouflage
« on: September 09, 2013, 03:20:18 PM »
Our group at Rebel Yell can now attest to the effectiveness of Mandrake, by far one of the best patterns I have seen now. As soon as we get our pics together I will try to put one up.
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General Airsoft / Re: Kryptek Camouflage
« on: September 03, 2013, 05:10:03 PM »
It was in Black Ops, thanks to the producers hearing about it being upselected in the Army camo trials.