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But it's personal choice at the end the day
some people might prefer say 600 round limit then have that spread in a few mid's or high's, it add's alot as i'd be more concerned with hitting people with one shot(which is far more enjoyable in my own opinion) to hitting someone with a burst 
but then again that is personal opinion and choice:p but back on topic of the event, if it gauges enough interest I'm sure it would be put together soon enough 
True enough it is personal choice dude and I'd agree with you that getting someone with a single right to the mush is well better than just throwing bbs at them.
As for the event we'll make the same offer as Fingal for the event to be held in our new place (perhaps both events could feed each other).0 -
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gerrowadat wrote: »I NEED EH.
(Just don't try to hold the take aim cup there, that seems to be the kiss of death for sites that try to do so in the general fingal (county council) area :-P)
Dude I'll never even open a can of coke in Fingal's jurisdiction ever again man, fools!
Anyway sure what do you think, Adam said the new place had a lot more twists/turns/back alley avenues than the mall (and its like 5 times the size) 0 -
I like the sound of it but if it was run on a few different sites, would they have the same limit's like as Bren said with Fingal he limited it at 70, would other sites take more on for their turn to host the event. Also say it was run 4 times a year on a different site each time, say one in spring, summer, autumn, winter. Just so it's not clustered it would give space between them giving time to get the next one set up and ready if we could get 4 sites to agree to this I think it would be good, as Damo said people would'nt get bored if they played a different site each time 0
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Understood mate after looking at it again I realised what he meant by it
Should of read through it twice before replying, will remember that in future so
Leaving out the (county council) part would have looked worse, I reckon. We don't want to be going around implying things now, do we?0 -
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gerrowadat wrote: »Leaving out the (county council) part would have looked worse, I reckon. We don't want to be going around implying things now, do we?
Of course i read it wrong and went with the first thought that came to mind rather than thinking about it i didnt mean any offence in my reply mate 0 -
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Firstly, Bren, I'll throw my name in the hat.
Secondly, here's what I believe an event like what has been discussed should be. Any site owners who like the idea, I am happy to help out with it Please bear in mind that this is a long post - I advise that you read it in its entirety to understand fully what I mean.
Event Weekend
Location:
First and foremost - the location for the event should be chosen based on a suitable mixture of idealism and realism; site should be visited to gain an insight as to what the site has to offer for the event.
Script:
After visiting the site, you should have acquired the necessary data to establish just how many the site can support. You should also have a good idea as to how many sides/teams the site can support, which will also help shape the script. From here the real idealism takes over.
A full script should be drafted up with a solid back-story for each team/side, and for the event/conflict itself. Each team/side should have a clear motivation, with enough information to allow a good degree of immersion. This should be made publicly available for all to see, and should be distributed to all who sign up for the event. It is mandatory to have read it.
The plan for the event should then be written, with enough goals and objectives for all sides to keep play moving fluidly, but also to ensure a free-forming game. Each side should have differing objectives and goals specific to their motivation, once again to allow a greater degree of immersion. The event itself is organic, and has enough planning behind it to allow its growth, but also to allow a higher level of organisation.
Rules for the event should be drafted up for each team/side, and for the whole event. These too should be distributed and made available to all.
Promotion:
With the location sorted, numbers sorted and script drafted up, then it is time to promote the event. People should be encouraged to sign up with an early-bird style ticket (cheaper the sooner you sign up). As it gets closer to the event, the price will rise. It is mandatory to pay upfront - no facility for paying on sight.
The back-story of the event, and of all teams should be made publicly available. When you sign up, you will select your side, and will be sent out the back-story of the event, and of your team, along with some basic starting point goals (which are only available to your team).
Advertising should be done wherever possible, and people should be made clearly aware of the rules etc of the event. A decent run up time is required - at least 3 or 4 months to allow solid advertising, but also for people to budget for the event, after all a weekend event is not exactly 'cheap'
Event Rules/Guidelines:
The event will have specific rules for the different teams/sides. These rules will be akin to ammo limits and gear limits etc and exist in order to allow a higher degree of immersion. Since there will be a number of different sides, there are options for people which avoids exclusion based on personal bias etc.
On top of those rules, there will be event specific ones - things like no physical violence etc i.e. what your normal site rules are.
Then we have the event guidelines. The ideal event I am talking about would be a weekender event, starting on a Friday evening, and running until Sunday evening. The Friday would be sign in, making sure everyone's gear is firing under the legal limit, and have everyone organised into their teams. This evening will have little to no conflict - people will get to know who is on their teams, and perhaps gather some information, depending on the team's goals etc.
At some point the conflict will be triggered, and fighting will erupt between the sides. Here the fighting does not end until it ends. There are no scheduled 'nap breaks'. If your team are getting tired then try and set up camp, but you'd want to have sentries posted to watch your ass etc. This organic playing style allows people to sleep when necessary, but also to continue playing where possible.
Each side has goals, and will be provided with more goals as playing continues. The goals will be selected depending on how the event is unfolding, and should yield a fantastic playing experience.
By Sunday afternoon, the fighting will have ceased, and everyone will come together for an evening of light entertainment via BBQ/food and campfire shenanigans etc.
That is what I would like to say, that is what I would like to run, and that is what I would like to pay to participate in. If it tickles any site-owners fancy - feel free to PM me0 -
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I'll stick my name in too
Cheers Thermo;)I'm in mallow but if i can help no prob.
All welcome BigGunnerFirekitten wrote: »As someone who's helped organise some bigish events (involved currently in Jimbina dawn) in the uk... I'll put down to help should you guys want it.
Your experience will add to it greatly:)
Again I say the more the merrier, cheers Sliabh;)I am remote as well, but would be happy to help in anyway.gerrowadat wrote: »Troll :cool:.
Back in your box:rolleyes:Firstly, Bren, I'll throw my name in the hat.
Secondly, here's what I believe an event like what has been discussed should be. Any site owners who like the idea, I am happy to help out with it Please bear in mind that this is a long post - I advise that you read it in its entirety to understand fully what I mean.
Event Weekend
Location:
First and foremost - the location for the event should be chosen based on a suitable mixture of idealism and realism; site should be visited to gain an insight as to what the site has to offer for the event.
Script:
After visiting the site, you should have acquired the necessary data to establish just how many the site can support. You should also have a good idea as to how many sides/teams the site can support, which will also help shape the script. From here the real idealism takes over.
A full script should be drafted up with a solid back-story for each team/side, and for the event/conflict itself. Each team/side should have a clear motivation, with enough information to allow a good degree of immersion. This should be made publicly available for all to see, and should be distributed to all who sign up for the event. It is mandatory to have read it.
The plan for the event should then be written, with enough goals and objectives for all sides to keep play moving fluidly, but also to ensure a free-forming game. Each side should have differing objectives and goals specific to their motivation, once again to allow a greater degree of immersion. The event itself is organic, and has enough planning behind it to allow its growth, but also to allow a higher level of organisation.
Rules for the event should be drafted up for each team/side, and for the whole event. These too should be distributed and made available to all.
Promotion:
With the location sorted, numbers sorted and script drafted up, then it is time to promote the event. People should be encouraged to sign up with an early-bird style ticket (cheaper the sooner you sign up). As it gets closer to the event, the price will rise. It is mandatory to pay upfront - no facility for paying on sight.
The back-story of the event, and of all teams should be made publicly available. When you sign up, you will select your side, and will be sent out the back-story of the event, and of your team, along with some basic starting point goals (which are only available to your team).
Advertising should be done wherever possible, and people should be made clearly aware of the rules etc of the event. A decent run up time is required - at least 3 or 4 months to allow solid advertising, but also for people to budget for the event, after all a weekend event is not exactly 'cheap'
Event Rules/Guidelines:
The event will have specific rules for the different teams/sides. These rules will be akin to ammo limits and gear limits etc and exist in order to allow a higher degree of immersion. Since there will be a number of different sides, there are options for people which avoids exclusion based on personal bias etc.
On top of those rules, there will be event specific ones - things like no physical violence etc i.e. what your normal site rules are.
Then we have the event guidelines. The ideal event I am talking about would be a weekender event, starting on a Friday evening, and running until Sunday evening. The Friday would be sign in, making sure everyone's gear is firing under the legal limit, and have everyone organised into their teams. This evening will have little to no conflict - people will get to know who is on their teams, and perhaps gather some information, depending on the team's goals etc.
At some point the conflict will be triggered, and fighting will erupt between the sides. Here the fighting does not end until it ends. There are no scheduled 'nap breaks'. If your team are getting tired then try and set up camp, but you'd want to have sentries posted to watch your ass etc. This organic playing style allows people to sleep when necessary, but also to continue playing where possible.
Each side has goals, and will be provided with more goals as playing continues. The goals will be selected depending on how the event is unfolding, and should yield a fantastic playing experience.
By Sunday afternoon, the fighting will have ceased, and everyone will come together for an evening of light entertainment via BBQ/food and campfire shenanigans etc.
That is what I would like to say, that is what I would like to run, and that is what I would like to pay to participate in. If it tickles any site-owners fancy - feel free to PM me
Excellent post Inari and thank you for adding your name to the hat;).
As stated the site limit for this event would be 70 people, lets get the building blocks for this event sorted first before we try and get a 200 or 300 player event straight of the bat.
And Brain has added he would like to hold something along the lines of what we're talking about, so as he is the second site owner to express an interest let him be next in line to host the event. As stated before this would be a boards.ie community event created/scripted by you guys and you guys will hold the rights to the game so you could bring it to any site!
I look forward to working with whom ever you guys choose to write and plan the event as I feel nothing but good can come from it, and I feel that this could truly grow into a spectacular event for the boards.ie community.
Bren:)0 -
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tonymccann wrote: »hi guys
wexford airsoft club is only new here but we have been looking at this sort of an event and thinking of trying to get something organised i think its time for airsoft and airsofters in this contry to unite and perserve our sport and make it grow this sort of an event would do that and i dont know about any other retailers or site owners/operators but i sure would like to meet up with other site owners and get to know them better.
i have done the pyro course so maybe we could do somthing along those lines too
we have 78 acers of woodland and an 8 acre field down here and id say there are many other sites in the contry that have the same
so count me and wexford airsoft club in
Good man Tony;);)
Site owner number 3:) we have the makings of something good here people:) 0 -
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this thread has descended into high noise:low signal territory since last I checked it a few hours ago.
Oh yeah.
Agree (almost) totally. So I have contacted the other people who colunteered to see can we form a Junta to take control of this.If people really want to see an event (like every other event that gets run in Ireland/elsewhere), someone needs to basically turn around and act like a dictator. Anything else is just a load of talk. And to quote; "talk is cheap".
Watch this space...0 -
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We are already planning our event in the new place and will announce the rules and regs soon enough. Also the three sites that have shown interest are not IAA affiliated so how could the IAA help anyway?
This will be a recurring event in the same place and will be our baby 0 -
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