Battle of Bocage- Aug 7&8

[Wico90]

Brothers in Arms-

We have been called to duty for the German Army at Hidden Valley Paintball's Battle of Bocage. Stand with your bretheren and fight the Allied hordes as they continue their advance through Normandy. For two 8 hour days and a ferocious night game you will fight with honor.

Join Team Akkadian, River Rat Paintball, Working Class Heroes and others at the Battle of Bocage, August 7 and 8 at Hidden Valley Paintball in Ettrick Wi. Pre-registration is $50 before July 24 and $65 after. Pay just $25 to save your spot and thr other $25 on game day. Also pay just $10 per case when you preorder and pay $45 per case when you show. Prices for paint are $55 early and $65 day of. Hidden Valley is FPO.

Come join us and continue the fight!

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[Skibbo]

I'll be there!!

[Krutsie]

It sounds like a good time. But we will probably pass.

[Ish]

hmmm might just have to try and make this one.

[The Alchemist]

Do you have a shedule of events for the game to see when things would typically start and end for each day? What has been the attendance for it in the past?

I know a few of us are interested in trying out the field.

[Wico90]

Attendance is between 200-300 usually

No schedule is up but its similar to this:
Saturday:
sign in 8am-9:30 am
Chrono 8:30-9:30 am
Instructions and Missions 9:30-10 am
Game Starts 10 am

Sunday:
Chrono 9-9:30 am
Instructions and Missions 9:30-10 am
Start Game 10 am
Game ends about 4 pm

Let me know if you plan on coming..we sure could use some help on the German side

[The Alchemist]

Last year's schedule is fine. It gives us an idea of how early we need to be there Saturday morning.

When does the Saturday game end? (**edit: I reread the top post, an eight hour game so it sounds like end of day game at 6PM with a night game later.) Is camping allowed at the field?

I see the website has a number of pictures of the fields. Is a lot of it in the open or there is more woods, just not in the pictures.

Thanks for the answers to the questions.

[Skibbo]

Many people go up Friday night so they're there for Saturday. Camping as allowed, and there is NO extra charge.

It's a combination of open and woods. For Bocage we play everything so everyone will find something they like.

[Rogue]

Hidden Valley is a good field, a little hilly, but nice. It is run by a couple great guysI recommend getting down there if you have the means.

[Wico90]

Heres a reminder: CHEAPER PRE REGISTRATION ENDS JULY 24!

[nchittendon]

whew, I'm glad you reminded me! I better get registered.

Can't wait!

[JJohnson]

Hidden Valley is a good field, a little hilly, but nice. It is run by a couple great guysI recommend getting down there if you have the means.

A little hilly? More hilly than Splat Tag when they use the whole field during big events?

I'm gonna try to talk a couple friends into going down and playing this event with me.

[Wico90]

for everyone who comes down please specify that you would like to play german...from what ive heard the allied side is pretty full

[NickVanDick]

Is their any more information on this game? Im kind of interested in going. But would like more info. The website doesnt show much about the event itself..

[Senator]

Anyone else from the Twin Cities thinking about heading out to this, I would like to make it, but it would be great to split gas costs with someone.

[NickVanDick]

Anyone else from the Twin Cities thinking about heading out to this, I would like to make it, but it would be great to split gas costs with someone.

I was thinking the same. Just looking for more info on the game. I might still want to head out though.

[Wico90]

shoot me a PM for more info..id post now but i gtg to work

[Wico90]

What does everyone want to know about?

[JJohnson]

Terrain (woods/thick woods/open woods/hills/open grassy areas), estimated size (number of players), rules (FPS, firing modes, first strikes allowed, surrender/barrel tagging rules, ect).

[Skibbo]

JJ:
terrain: yes, all of those listed
size: 150 or so people prob
fps: under 300
any firing mode
Field paint only, so no first strikes. Call and see if they'll get
some, prob would
10 ft rule (most of the time, A few on the allied side like to stretch this; Germans don't)

[C4 Explosives]

Anyone else from the Twin Cities thinking about heading out to this, I would like to make it, but it would be great to split gas costs with someone.

I'd entertain this, are you thinking about both days, what's the camping situation??

[Skibbo]

Camping is free for the whole weekend. The camping area is a big field. Its only half an hour from la crosse where there are nice hotels if you wish to go that route.

[carxman]

My Brother and I will be attending this scenario. We will be camping. I have room for 2 in my Cherokee if anyone is interested.

We will be leaving mid-day Friday, coming home Sunday night.

[Skibbo]

glad to hear that you're coming carx. when you register tell them that you are going german. The allied side is full, and we need to fill up the german side. Be ready to have some fun friday night, we always have a good time.

[Krutsie]

JJ:
10 ft rule (most of the time, A few on the allied side like to stretch this; Germans don't)

HMMM....... Thalion going to this game? LOL

[NickVanDick]

I really want to go to this. But its the weekend of Resident Evil. Although. Resident evil isnt a GBG anymore. So i might be able to blow it off police:)

[C4 Explosives]

HMMM....... Thalion going to this game? LOL

The word "surrender" is only in my vocabulary when telling others that the word "surrender" is not in my vocabulary.

[Skibbo]

If someone won't go out, you can and should shoot them. The owners have said that before as well.

[Mustangman]

Unfortunately, I dont think the Working Class Heroes will be attending this game. last night one of our teammates suffered a severe injury and is currently in Sioux Falls in the ICU. his C5 vertebrae was crushed and had to be removed. he is for sure at least temporarily paralyzed and will be in the hospital for a while. at the same time he was the sole provider for his mom and sisters so as is part of our motto we come together in a team in all things and will be doing our best to help take care of his family in the interim. please accept our apology and please extend your prayers for our teammate and his family.

[Krutsie]

Unfortunately, I dont think the Working Class Heroes will be attending this game. last night one of our teammates suffered a severe injury and is currently in Sioux Falls in the ICU. his C5 vertebrae was crushed and had to be removed. he is for sure at least temporarily paralyzed and will be in the hospital for a while. at the same time he was the sole provider for his mom and sisters so as is part of our motto we come together in a team in all things and will be doing our best to help take care of his family in the interim. please accept our apology and please extend your prayers for our teammate and his family.

all our issues in the past aside...Your team mate will be in my prayers. Keep us all posted..

[Wico90]

sorry to hear that mustangman you gotta do what you gotta do

[Thalion]

I will be praying for him as well.

[Edgar]

Maybe it's time for a charity PB game!

[Thalion]

Maybe it's time for a charity PB game!

If required (or just helpful), I would gladly volunteer to help run the event for this cause.

Otherwise, you can bet I'd participate.

[nchittendon]

Mustang, I am sorry to hear this. I understand medical issues and unexpected's.

I will not accept no for an answer on this........as you know, I sell HPA at my local field. I have decided upon reading this that I will make sure all profits from the air go to this 'baller's family. I know it isn't much, but it is all I can do right now. If I could do more, I surely would. Because of the reaction and readiness of the WCH's, I am still alive. If it were not for some of your guys, I may not be.

You have any resource I can pool together at your disposal.

With love and sincerity,
Neil Chittendon

[Mustangman]

thanks guys appreciate the concerns. pending the outcome and prognosis for recovery we will look at doing a charity game.

now back to talking about Bocage. any further questions or comments please direct to me in pms. thanks.

[Skibbo]

11 days left until the game. if you have not pre registered yet, there is still time left, or you can register at the game. We are hoping to have a big turnout due to this forum and it will be a great time had by all.


Get signed up!! The German side still needs people!!

[Senator]

Can anyone who attended this last year post a recap and report on how it was? I am considering trying to make this year's event and would love to hear others' feedback before committing to the drive out there. Thanks!

[Wico90]

Can anyone who attended this last year post a recap and report on how it was? I am considering trying to make this year's event and would love to hear others' feedback before committing to the drive out there. Thanks!

without getting into detail it was alright but not worth the drive. they canceled their spring event and will probably cancel this due to lack of attendance