My first Battlefront game: Litany of questions

Hey all,

1. What kind of food/drink options are available at the field? Burgers, dogs, chips, pulled pork, sloppy joes. Vending machines for beverages.
2. What is the lavatory situation (plumbing, portajohns, trees)? Plumbing (the Mrs. thanks you).
3. Will camping be permitted/encouraged on Friday night before the game for out-of-towners? Yes
4. If (3), what's the proximity of the camping area to the parking and play areas? Close to both.
5. If (3), are attendees allowed to have campfires or use portable cooking equipment (camp-stoves and the like)? Yes.
6. If (3), is alcohol allowed on the premesis? [For responsible adults of legal age to consume in moderation around the campfire mentioned in (5)] Pending official answer; unofficially looks to be okay.
7. If not (3), are there any hotels/motels nearby that you would recommend? Psh! Who cares if there's camping? But, yes.

 

1. How long will this event be? 10-5
2. Will there be a night game component on Friday? [I expect that this might have something to do with the *not D-Day* June event's night game.] Not planned, but not ruled out.
3. Will there be roles (other than command) for this game? Yup, details pending.
4. What are the rules for RoF, firing modes, triggers, etc.? Anarchy, so long as you're shooting FPO under the speed limit of 290fps.

1. Beyond the urban areas, what is the terrain of the field like? Are there mostly open areas and established paths, or is it more dense, untamed foliage? Is the topography pretty much flat, or more varied? A smorgasbord of everything Ohio has to offer.
2. Can anyone suggest some reliable, effective, and reasonably-priced radios? My old set of Cobras got sacrificed to the moving gods some time in the last few years. Motorola Walkabouts; Midland LXT326;
3. Are the respawns suitably efficient and the respawn areas close enough that reloading paint is pretty painless, or is it wise to hire a sherpa to carry a few cases onto the field? Good placement of respawn/staging, but plan to carry paint.
4. Do generals tend to be receptive to teams/groups eager to take on missions all day, or do things tend to get delegated to "regulars"? [I've seen scenarios in which the field-familiar teams are given most of the scenario work and everyone else is regarded as a pawn. Conversely, had one in which a friend and I were a 2-man points-reaping machine for 24 hours because the general was stoked to have people more into playing the scenario than racking up kills.] Generals <3 players who <3 missions.

1. Are there typically a significant number of female players at your events? [My better half asked, as she's planning to come along.] Growing in number.
2. Will Charlie be in the trees? Paintball players in the trees: probably not. Actual Charlie in the trees: time will tell. Charlie is a sneaky little bastard.
3. Is it okay to bring a team, but not talk a bunch of trash on the forums for the months prior to the event about how awesome our team is? [I'm a very honest person and, frankly, we're not all that good.] Not required, but encouraged. Editor's note: Good, cause I'd hate to spend months getting to know you all online just to have you all cancel your preregistrations when you realize that you have no chance of winning against the wall of awesome that we're bringing.
4. Are there regular photographers at the field? I'd like to try and get some shots of my people during the game. To that end, I'd like to be able to contact said photographers and compensate them for their services. No sanctioned photography.

Edited by JohnFest - May/24/2010 at 11:55am

1. What kind of food/drink options are available at the field?  Burgers, dogs, pulled pork, chips.
2. What is the lavatory situation (plumbing, portajohns, trees)?  Plumbing.  There are two small restrooms located in the snack shack.
3. Will camping be permitted/encouraged on Friday night before the game for out-of-towners?  Yes, camping is free and there is usually a few people there.  You will probably see where to setup when you arrive, but it is across from the admin building. 
4. If (3), what's the proximity of the camping area to the parking and play areas?  Right next to both.  Some people set up canopies in either the parking lot/camping area and use them all day when they exit the field. 
5. If (3), are attendees allowed to have campfires or use portable cooking equipment (camp-stoves and the like)?  Yes.
6. If (3), is alcohol allowed on the premesis? [For responsible adults of legal age to consume in moderation around the campfire mentioned in (5)]  Yes, as long as you allow any Immortals to sample your beverages.    Actually I won't be able to make this game. 
7. If not (3), are there any hotels/motels nearby that you would recommend?  I don't know this one but camping is allowed.

 

1. How long will this event be?  Saturday 9-5.  (Always check will fiield owner day of event.  Actual game start time may be 10-1030).
2. Will there be a night game component on Friday? [I expect that this might have something to do with the *not D-Day* June event's night game.]  I have not heard of any night game for this event.
3. Will there be roles (other than command) for this game?  Typically there are special roles, either handed out by the command or randomly day of event.
4. What are the rules for RoF, firing modes, triggers, etc.?  Bring whatever you own.  Special launchers (LAWs, etc.) need to be approved before use.  Full auto markers are allowed, just keep that in mind if you get hit multiple times.  Most people aren't out there to light anyone up, but it does occasionally happen. 

1. Beyond the urban areas, what is the terrain of the field like? Are there mostly open areas and established paths, or is it more dense, untamed foliage? Is the topography pretty much flat, or more varied?  Varied.  There are hills, open areas, creeks, trees, brush, bunkers, bridges.  There are paths throughout and while they make travel easier, they are more prone to ambushes. 
2. Can anyone suggest some reliable, effective, and reasonably-priced radios? My old set of Cobras got sacrificed to the moving gods some time in the last few years.  I use Midland LXT326.  $50 for 2 pack at Walmart.  No problems with them yet, (other than being lost). 
3. Are the respawns suitably efficient and the respawn areas close enough that reloading paint is pretty painless, or is it wise to hire a sherpa to carry a few cases onto the field?  You would be wise to have a vest or harness to carry ammo with you.  The walk back to the parking lot can take some time depending on where your respawn is.  I usually visit the lot 3 or 4 times (aside from lunch break) during the day.  Respawns vary from rolling respawn to 10-15 minutes respawns.  That may be announced on the forum thread or could be day of. 
4. Do generals tend to be receptive to teams/groups eager to take on missions all day, or do things tend to get delegated to "regulars"? [I've seen scenarios in which the field-familiar teams are given most of the scenario work and everyone else is regarded as a pawn. Conversely, had one in which a friend and I were a 2-man points-reaping machine for 24 hours because the general was stoked to have people more into playing the scenario than racking up kills.]  When the generals actually get players who do more than check in at the respawn or give blank stares when being informed of missions they are thrilled.

1. Are there typically a significant number of female players at your events? [My better half asked, as she's planning to come along.]   I have noticed the number of females players increasing at BF.  I am sure there will be some there, but how many I dunno. 
2. Will Charlie be in the trees?  Doubtful, but I have seen crazier!
3. Is it okay to bring a team, but not talk a bunch of trash on the forums for the months prior to the event about how awesome our team is? [I'm a very honest person and, frankly, we're not all that good.]  Ha!  No, trash talking is encouraged.  J/K there are plenty of teams that come to BF that don't even look at the forums.  Most of us have played together for a while and it is all in good fun.
4. Are there regular photographers at the field? I'd like to try and get some shots of my people during the game. To that end, I'd like to be able to contact said photographers and compensate them for their services.  I don't know if the god-like-creature (Hammer) will be attending or not.  I think he usually does First Strike games.  There are typically a few amateurs floating around out there with cameras/video cams. 

Yes Hades, but yours was formatted much nicer.

@ Chappy and Hades: Thank you both so much for your thorough and prompt replies.

Here is my take on it bring as many people as you can get them all guns and turn them loose after crono and rules have been gone over,,,,,, bring wife  the kids  in laws if they can shoot bringem ,,,, they have food and pottys also  it's always a good time at the Front but most important don't forget the BUG SPRAY.....

If you guys dig that stuff try a 1st strike game like day of days or red dawn

Hey JohnFest........

Man just like Kratos said man... You really need to bring all you crew and significant others to BF. this place is a GOLDMINE of FUN!!!! My team found this place while I was overseas last year and man am I glad!!!! You cant find a better place for clean fun and comradory !!!! When our team attends, we always camp out, we bring the 5th wheel...... its nice to wake up in the morning and have all your pre combat checks (PCC's)already done and watch eveyone runnning around all crazy. Big PERK!!!

By the way if one of your players can donate a right leg, I could use one so I can come to the events!! ( I GOT A BROKEN ONE ) HE HE HE!!!!!

BUT SERIOUSLY...... Nice to see that your on the same page as we are!!!!!!!!

JohnFest wrote: crack wrote: Hey JohnFest........ Man just like Kratos said man... You really need to bring all you crew and significant others to BF. this place is a GOLDMINE of FUN!!!! My team found this place while I was overseas last year and man am I glad!!!! You cant find a better place for clean fun and comradory !!!! When our team attends, we always camp out, we bring the 5th wheel...... its nice to wake up in the morning and have all your pre combat checks (PCC's)already done and watch eveyone runnning around all crazy. Big PERK!!! By the way if one of your players can donate a right leg, I could use one so I can come to the events!! ( I GOT A BROKEN ONE ) HE HE HE!!!!! BUT SERIOUSLY...... Nice to see that your on the same page as we are!!!!!!!!   Thanks for the words of encouragement, Crack. I've been skulking around the boards here for a few days getting a feel for the place, and I'm really impressed by the overall attitude and positive energy.   I've been playing paintball since '94 and have played pretty much all of the formats paintball has to offer. Looking back, the best time I ever had playing was the War In The Woods Stalingrad game several years back. I semi-retired when my daughter was born because I'm in school full-time, working full-time, my fiancee was in school full-time, and I had a mini-me to chase around. Time and money were just not available.   Skip ahead: about three months back my fiancee spontaneously remarked, "I can't wait til I graduate and get a good nursing job. Then you can stop working all the time and you'll be able to play paintball whenever you want."   It's no wonder I'm marrying this woman.   So, I reflect on my decade and a half in this sport and realize that I'm pretty much over tournament play, tournament formats, and tournament attitudes. I just want to go out and have a good time. That brought me back to Stalingrad and I'm pretty sure I'm a scenario baller moving forward. BF looks like a hell of a place to get back into it.

your a lucky man!

U r on it Ger!!!!!! U should be the new PR guy!!!!!!!