the "Purple,Green & Gold" DDAY 2011 trip [Archive] - Minnesota Scenario Paintball Forums

FIREFLY

07-01-2010, 06:16 AM

as some of you know, a few of us @ Splat Tag high command made a last minute trip to Oklahoma DDAY this year.
Even though it was the longest car ride of my life I had the best paintball time as a player!
At the game we met quite a few local players from MN & WI.
After much thought we have decided we must go to this event again next year ! BUT with some preplanning! Also we have discovered many others including many who have never played DDAY before have a desire to go in 2011 but maybe haven't had others to go with or transportation!
So the plan were looking at is to car pool or charter a bus of some kind & split the transportation cost to keep it as low as possible!
We also are getting great response to people wanting to be part of the trip & representing the MN/WISC area.
This is the first post with the idea, most posts & chat about details can be figured out here.sniper:)

FIREFLY

07-01-2010, 06:23 AM

to represent this trip I came up with the idea of using the Vikings & Packers colors PurpleGreenand Gold
(which also happen to be Marti Gras colors, making it easy to find gear & props etc... to match LOL)

Find Some PurpleGreenand Gold stuff to play with & or wear on the trip!!!

Krutsie

07-01-2010, 08:00 AM

My friend Kent Has his own charter bus and charter business. He offered me the bus when we first decided to bring a big group of Woodland Security to our first HFTC. It ended up we all carpooled but he rented me his 9 passanger van. I know he would give us an awesome rate. I even considered getting a group of Woodland Security together to attend.

Thalion

07-01-2010, 09:21 AM

If there's an interest in shirts, Special Ops paintball / extreme stitchworks can now do them.

Maybe we should have something like a long-sleeve t-shirt design for game day? Sort of a spin on what the Commonwealth guys do, except for having it based around the MN/WI team going down there instead of a specific D-Day unit?

NickVanDick

07-01-2010, 09:43 AM

Maybe we should have something like a long-sleeve t-shirt design for game day? Sort of a spin on what the Commonwealth guys do, except for having it based around the MN/WI team going down there instead of a specific D-Day unit?

I like this idea usa:)

Mustangman

07-01-2010, 10:11 AM

as in the past, with 5 yrs under my belt going to and playing a large role in this game, am willing to lend a hand/advice/information to anyone who nees/wants it. the Working Class Heroes and Team Akkadian will not be attending next year but are willing to lend our experience to anyone traveling to the game.

Saint

07-01-2010, 10:46 AM

I'm definitely game, I'm now in a position where I could afford to go next year.. so if we get enough people together for the charter bus I'm definitely in!

Hydrohawk

07-01-2010, 02:26 PM

I still haven't decide what my plans are for next year yet (need a job first), but I'd possibly be interested in this.

Drachen

07-01-2010, 03:10 PM

Transportation for big travel games like this has always been my problem. If I can hitch a ride down with someone, I'd be up for it for sure.

Thalion

07-01-2010, 03:36 PM

I am not 100% going yet, but I want to.

JJohnson

07-01-2010, 08:25 PM

Gah...I can't decide.:( I want to hit either this again or LL4 this next year.

Wico90

07-01-2010, 09:16 PM

why dont we do this at LL4 and DDay? that way more people can get in on the action and promote it

nchittendon

07-01-2010, 09:50 PM

I may be present at Dday next year, but not as a player.

That being said, some of my guys think they might wish to help ref down at Dday. That is their choice and probably won't be a total team sanctioned thing.

The goal for Team Akkadian for 2011 is to go kick some *** at Living Legends. Never been, and we feel we need to get away from Oklahoma for a while.

As Mustangman mentioned, we would be more than happy to offer help/advice to those who might ask.

Good luck......and GO 716th!!

716th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thalion

07-01-2010, 09:52 PM

Fear the Trees!!!

Hydrohawk

07-01-2010, 10:55 PM

Fallschirmjagers!!!

spock

07-01-2010, 10:56 PM

wow, some early planing!!

Hydrohawk

07-01-2010, 11:01 PM

Having a bus for LL4 would be nice. Space is a bit limited at the field there, so parking might be an issue. Would have to check beforehand.

I'm assuming that the group would be camping or would people sleep on the bus?

As for D-Day, assuming I'm still in the area next year, I'd probably drive myself down again as I will be sleeping in a motel again (did it this year and loved it).

Skibbo

07-01-2010, 11:03 PM

Fear the trees!!!!

as Neil said a few of us may be there to help referee. If anyone has questions feel free to PM

Drachen

07-01-2010, 11:39 PM

...yeah...I change my vote. I'd rather goto LL4 myself. So uh...party bus to Living Legends? Lol

Erndogg

07-02-2010, 03:45 AM

I am interested in LL4 as well...unfortunatly It would depend on my money situation then.

Krutsie

07-02-2010, 05:51 AM

A good friend of mine made aquote something on these lines....I wont attend Living legends untill Darrin gets nominated as a living Legend...Foster." I have to agree with this statment, what do we have to do to make this happen?

nchittendon

07-02-2010, 08:21 AM

Not slighting Darrin and his achievements in the LEAST bit, but when I think of a Living Legend, I think of Viper, traveling the country.....WORLD planning scenarios. I think of ......and I hate to say it......Greg Hastings, he's at almost every event out there, promoting the **** out of his stuff, which in turn, is promoting the sport of paintball....GLOBALLY. I think of Blue Hanse and Blue's Crew who are promoting at games all over the place from the start of the season until the end. Sean Scott, Eric Engler, John Amodea.....

Again, don't get me wrong or come at me with childish banter, Darrin does a hell of a job at what he does. For his portion of what he does for paintball, I feel that he should definitely be recognized, but if he is to be a Living Legend, then Dewayne Convirs. The owner of Hidden Valley Paintball. The Owner of First Strike paintball. See what I mean? Again, Darrin, I played by your side at Dday this year, I know you are out there chewin dirt and most definitely involved with the sport.......

You draw an interesting question to boot though......what does qualify someone as a Living Legend???

Thalion

07-02-2010, 09:43 AM

Honestly LL hasn't been a big interest to me.

I've been to a Viper game, and had fun. I may go back to one when it's at Sherwood Forest (enjoyed that field a lot).

One of these days, I'll make it to a Castle Conquest out east. I'm going to pass on Skirmish due to safety concerns.

I'm thinking about going back to D-Day one last time, but we'll see.

I have to admit, my interest in the larger games has been decreasing of late, for several reasons.

Drachen

07-02-2010, 11:25 AM

Castle Conquest is also another one I'd love to goto.

Senator

07-02-2010, 11:37 AM

I'm interested in doing Living Legends for the first time and heading back down to D-Day for my fourth time. Go team Purple, Green and Gold!

Oracle

07-02-2010, 12:26 PM

Well I wanna go to ALL the games EVERYWHERE!!!!I just need money, and transportation, and time off from work, and......yeah. I will have to see how my schedule plays out I might go to d-day or Living Legends for the first time next year. And I think it would be cool to have a bunch of WI/MN players show up in buses and all wearing the same kinda shirt, we could make our own unit, if thats how things work ;)

nchittendon

07-02-2010, 01:32 PM

If I do Dday again as a player, I am forever and always part of the 716th. Great people, great mission, and for the most part, great game play.

We'll see how LL goes this year for Team Akkadian. We may return one day to dday.

FIREFLY

07-02-2010, 04:10 PM

True it's early to start the planning but it gives alot of people 10 months to
secure finances, also by laying down a foundation of a core people going & transportation people then can prepare in the many coming months & leave excuses in the past lol

***We have secured atleast 1 driver with a large bus & trailer for this trip already! cost should be no more than $50 a person for round trip! Proberly can fit atleast 30 people comfortably!

Hydrohawk

07-02-2010, 04:11 PM

Sleeping arrangements?

FIREFLY

07-02-2010, 04:25 PM

Sleeping arrangements?

as far as sleeping I'll be camping, Brian & I are organizing a bus to leave Splat Tag a day or 2 before & drop off the morning or day after the game, other than that people wanting hotels or such will have to organize that themselves, maybe a few people that want a hotel can be organizers of that for others, also factor in the bus driver is going to be playing also & will be camping & making unknown & undertermined as of now trips to town (Miami,Oklahoma)

Hydrohawk

07-02-2010, 09:29 PM

That's what I figured. Like I said before, I'd probably drive myself (hate the humidity), but I have no idea if I can even make it next year.

Hydrohawk

07-02-2010, 09:31 PM

Now the real question is what units might people be considering joining?

Thalion

07-02-2010, 09:33 PM

If I go, I'm considering the 716th or Geisterjagers

(Sorry, 6th comes third after that).

But right now my odds are about a 50/50 chance if I can even consider going.

Senator

07-02-2010, 10:31 PM

Now the real question is what units might people be considering joining?

I would love to caravan down with everyone, enjoy the time with other MN players, but I am forever loyal to the British Airborne. I have trained with the unit for three years now and have loved my time fighting in maroon. para:)

Hydrohawk

07-03-2010, 12:19 AM

I would love to caravan down with everyone, enjoy the time with other MN players, but I am forever loyal to the British Airborne. I have trained with the unit for three years now and have loved my time fighting in maroon. para:)

No problem with that! We Green Devils need someone to fight!

FIREFLY

07-03-2010, 02:04 PM

Krutsie

07-06-2010, 01:57 PM

Nice post Firefly. I feel that this post did get off track. I like your idea about D Day,and WS might be interested, But I deal with this years schedule being completed before desiding next years options.

MayhemBrando

07-06-2010, 02:02 PM

No disrespect to people already posted on this thread but I started this thread to discuss a trip to DDAY for next year so the Living Legends comparison or who's going there & not dday really clutters the thread with random chat that takes away the focus of Brian & I arranging a group to goto DDAY, so hopefully futher posts are more about going to DDAY next year!

I had a little chat with RavenWood today. I think I'm going to try and go out next year. I would love to play with Andre and Brian and anyone else that is going. I just want to experience DDay finally.

Sooooo I'm going to start saving Meow

raykowski

07-06-2010, 07:27 PM

at the moment were in talks with jeff and the bus company he works for and its looking like it will be a kick *** deal for the transportation down there will work out the numbers and hope to have a rough price by mid next week

C4 Explosives

07-06-2010, 10:25 PM

It's quite a while until the next D-Day, but i've wanted to go to this event for the past few years. Too soon for me to commit 100%, but by June i've usually accrued a fair share of vacation days so it wouldn't be too hard for me to pull it off.

By bus, you mean party bus...right?

raykowski

07-06-2010, 10:49 PM

its always a party when im involved

Ravenwood

07-06-2010, 11:01 PM

Like Brando said we talk a little today about this, and I have wanted to experience D-Day for a few years now, and think putting a MN/WI team together would be awesome. I cant 100% commit, but I'm 80% right now :)
I had a thought that we could wear our own team jerseys and have a type of arm band made to unify th MN/WI players, with a team name and logo for all the combined players from splat tag? any thoughts on that idea?
I would like to experience D-Day from the perspective of the allies, but it wouldn't be the end of the world if everyone voted Germans.

Hydrohawk

07-07-2010, 01:01 AM

I would like to experience D-Day from the perspective of the allies, but it wouldn't be the end of the world if everyone voted Germans.

beret:)*Puts on recruiters hat*
If I may address this thought for a moment and describe the virtues of the 6th Fallschirmjagers.

On the field, we are a highly motivated, highly mobile, extremely heavy hitting strike force for the German Army. We play till we can't move anymore, striving to staying on the field until final horn blows. We always move forward, never retreat. We work as a team, always linking up on the field or in the DZs to go and wreck something else. Every member knows what our job is, there are no secrets among us. We play honorably and strive to embrace our opponents who share this belief.

Off the field...we're pretty much a bunch crazies, who loving having good clean (if not slightly bizarre) fun. This is our vacation after all! Everything from lounging around the campsite BSing, to playing with the CW in mini scenarios, to having a blast during the PRA, to demanding the Allies surrender the night before the game and then "attacking" their command staff with red lightsabers when they refused...we try to have as much fun as possible. For the 6th, it's more about comradeship than a just winning a paintball game. For us, if we have fun and are exhausted by day's end, then it doesn't matter who won (though winning is nice :) ).

*Takes off recruiter's hat* beret:)

In all honesty, you should have a good time in any unit you chose. While I'd obviously would prefer the group to go German, if you do chose to go Allied, might I suggest the 1st ID. I know the CO and XO of that group (both former members of 6th) and they would ensure that you enjoy your vacation down there.

nchittendon

07-07-2010, 08:44 AM

I just read something that I liked.

We all have respective team jerseys and what not that we want to wear to represent on a team level. Any die hard member of any team would want to wear their "colors." I, for one, only require my members to represent in some form or fashion, no real uniform, per say. Most of us rock our Sandanas, or a team patch somewhere.

So, I think an ARMBAND would be perfect. The 101st use them, and I believe the 82nd use them as well at Dday. I think the 101st are black, and the 82nd are blue. Either way, rock some arm bands with Midwest Destroyers on 'em or something like that, and everyone will notice.

"oh ****, looks like "team name here" is with that group. Oh S--T! Looks like "team name here" is too."

I'm diggin the armband idea.

Thalion

07-07-2010, 09:40 AM

Sort of off topic, but was it the 6th that served the Allies the eviction notices one year?

I seem to recall hearing about that one, but never actually saw it.

Hydrohawk

07-07-2010, 09:46 AM

Sort of off topic, but was it the 6th that served the Allies the eviction notices one year?

I seem to recall hearing about that one, but never actually saw it.

I'm not sure on that one....might have been before my time, though it does sound like something the 6th would do!

Drachen

07-07-2010, 02:59 PM

With such a large group planning on going down to D-day next year, I'm kinda thinking this year might be the year I gotta go. Like some of the others, I'm not 100% yet, though I have started a fund for money for it.

Senator

07-07-2010, 03:41 PM

I LOVE the bus idea, that would be great! What day do you think you would drive down? The Thursday night game is a rush, so it would be great to make it down for that. Would the plan be to come back on Sunday then?

Also, I think the Midwest Marauders (or whatever name we choose) armband idea is great too (we'll just have to choose a color that looks distinct enough from the red and blue Allies/Axis bands that if players choose either side they can still wear them).

drills:)
If I may recruit for the Allies for a second too. I originally chose the British Airborne because my grandfather landed at Utah and eventually met up and fought alongside the British 6th Airborne in WWII. The Commonwealth Expeditionary Force (CEF) is literally unlike any other unit at D-Day. The unit fights up to seven times annually together (I'll be playing with them in Ontario and Utah at big games later this year) and features players from eight different countries (Great Britain, Ireland, Canada, Netherlands, Belgium, the US, Australia, and New Zealand).

Besides the freakin' awesome accents that abound all week, the organization of the unit is comparable to none. All 125+ members are ranked and the chain of command extends all the way down to fireteams of three. We have the full block of officers, complete with medals and an end-of-the week medals ceremony for the unit. The CEF even has a DFAC for the week, a hired group of chefs and cooks that prepare two meals daily (breakfast and dinner) and we eat each day together as a unit.

This year, the CEF became the first team to go undefeated in mini-scenarios (though we did get to fight alongside our German brothers in the 6th) and became the first team in D-Day history to hold the Colleville Church for the full two hour night game. So, on and off the field, the CEF is a great place to land if you want to experience the uniqueness of Oklahoma D-Day.drills:)

To help pump us all up for next year's D-Day, here is my D-Day video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFDZ9E36_HY

raykowski

07-07-2010, 11:22 PM

lovin the arm band idea myself good call on that one and the date has not been set yet for the drive down and back

raykowski

07-07-2010, 11:23 PM

someone should make some designs and we could vote on them just my 2cents

Hydrohawk

07-08-2010, 12:04 AM

Also, I think the Midwest Marauders (or whatever name we choose) armband idea is great too (we'll just have to choose a color that looks distinct enough from the red and blue Allies/Axis bands that if players choose either side they can still wear them).

I'm thinking this is a great idea and I'll gladly wear one down there (even if I'm not in the area next year). I think using Purple and Green would probably be unique enough in terms of colors...can't think of any other group using that scheme.

(though we did get to fight alongside our German brothers in the 6th)

That was a fun game. You guys were a blast to play with (and against). We really need to to that for a couple of games next year...the 6th on your side for one game and you one our side for another...either way the opposition won't know what hit them!

Ravenwood

07-08-2010, 11:03 AM

MayhemBrando

07-08-2010, 11:06 AM

I'm glad I came up with one good idea, it don't happen very often lol. I have an arm band design in my head I will try to put togher and post today using some of the ideas you guys have been throwing around in here.
Here's another thought maybe we could put a package together, fee of $? Gets you the bus ride there and back and the team armband? Thoughts?

The more info I have about how much its going to cost the more of a reality it will be for me to go.
How many cases do you guys think I'll need? I go through about 4 at Giant Games.

Thalion

07-08-2010, 11:10 AM

Depends - Are you planning on playing all the "mini games" during the week, or just the main event?

(The "mini games" are like a 1-2 hour with several reinsertions in them, they still end up with a lot of people at times)

MayhemBrando

07-08-2010, 11:11 AM

Thalion

07-08-2010, 11:36 AM

Then you should probably plan for at least 4. Realistically 5-6 is a good minimum.

With a semi, I shoot about a case to a case and a half at GBG. I shoot about 2 cases at D-Day.

If you're with one of the roaming/moving units (6th, GJs, MEKs), that should be about normal.

If you're defending a beach in the morning, plan for even more. I burned half a case within the first hour of beach defense.

C4 Explosives

07-08-2010, 11:43 AM

I'm glad I came up with one good idea, it don't happen very often lol. I have an arm band design in my head I will try to put togher and post today using some of the ideas you guys have been throwing around in here.
Here's another thought maybe we could put a package together, fee of $? Gets you the bus ride there and back and the team armband? Thoughts?

Some kind of matching headwrap/sandana would be cool too.

I would be down for a package deal.

Hydrohawk

07-08-2010, 11:44 AM

Last year, I bought 4 case for the whole week and ended up taking half of one home with me.

This year, I bought the same amount and as I only played one mini-scenario and spent most of Saturday morning in the bush doing recon, I brought home 2 3/4th cases!

Most of the people in the 6th went through an average of 2 cases during the big game this year. We usually didn't live long enough during our assualts to shoot much!

MayhemBrando

07-08-2010, 11:47 AM

Some kind of matching headwrap/sandana would be cool too.

I would be down for a package deal.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w116/mayhemgoose/MN%20Mayhem%20%20Photos/downsized_0708001043.jpg
Under Splat Tag says "Army" We could just put MN ARMY
Corners have every team that is going?

So here is something I threw together... Have the team logos from Joels site. On there it doesn't have to say Splat tag Army but Im sure Brian or Darrin might want to see this anyways so I'll probably end up making another one. Could anybody thats good with graphic design make this better?

Animal makes custom headbands 18 bones a piece. If we get a big order in might bring down the cost

MayhemBrando

07-08-2010, 11:55 AM

Drachen

07-08-2010, 01:38 PM

Some kind of matching headwrap/sandana would be cool too.

I would be down for a package deal.

I think you should skip the head wrap idea.....considering us Pelican's have our sock caps ;)

I think an arm band of some sort would be the best idea in my opinion.

MayhemBrando

07-08-2010, 01:48 PM

I think you should skip the head wrap idea.....considering us Pelican's have our sock caps ;)

I think an arm band of some sort would be the best idea in my opinion.

I'd rather make a headband. I can just make one for myself. Armbands with jerseys are meh to me LOL... Plus a headband wouldn't cover up your guys sock hats ;)

Either way it was just an idea... I just personally want a new headband I am deff open to getting an armband if everyone else wants to do that. Just armbands never seem to stay on my stupid arm lol

NickVanDick

07-08-2010, 03:42 PM

I dont care. Ill prob just rock a splat tag t shirt. Maybe a GBG T shirt.. Ya know.. whatever.

MondoMor

07-08-2010, 06:14 PM

This is really cool! I've been wanting to make D-Day for years. Getting transportation sorted out is a big deal!

The group ought to be named after Darrin or Splat Tag, I think. "Darrin's Devils"? Maybe "Darrin's Danglers"? laughing:) Or "Splat-Tag Spearmen".

Are tents generally safe? Severe weather sounds common down there and I wonder if a hotel would make more sense...

Thalion

07-08-2010, 06:25 PM

Storms are common during D-Day week. In fact, I have yet to go to one where there was not at least one big storm.

Last really bad one that actually was dangerous was probably 2007. 2008 and 2009 just had a day or two with a lot of rain and some lightning/thunder.

Orientation tent - morning after the 2007 "Hurricane" (what Dewayne called it over the speakers)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v98/243/33/13936334/n13936334_39120739_1296.jpg

The airball field also had a bit of an issue with its netting during that same storm

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v98/243/33/13936334/n13936334_39120734_74.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v98/243/33/13936334/n13936334_39120735_302.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v98/243/33/13936334/n13936334_39120737_787.jpg

But that hasn't happened for years. Should be fine :D

Hydrohawk

07-08-2010, 08:44 PM

Key thing with tents down there is make sure they are well secured. The ground is very hard and rocky and most tent stakes won't even penetrate. Most people use 9-inch nail style stakes, but several people use bent re-bar and angle-iron posts as stakes. Also, the more guy-lines you can attach to a tent, the better...so if the wind does blow, your tent should at the very least not move from the site (saw that happen last year).

Another thing to keep in mind regarding sleeping arrangements, is it's very hot and humid down there. This year, the temp never dropped below 70 degrees at night, make for very uncomfortable sleeping for some people (such as myself). This year, I managed to get a hotel room down in Neosho for about 5 days and was very glad for it. Actually managed to take a hot shower and get a full night's sleep! I believe they had a major discount for the game as it only cost me about ~$55 a night for a double.

Ravenwood

07-08-2010, 11:42 PM

OK im not a graphic artist lol but here is the idea I had for the arm band.
http://www.minnesotascenariopaintball.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=39&pictureid=664

also was thinking if there are manybe 2 or 3 who whould rather do a hotel maybe we can all splt this cost of a room and gas there and I can take my van? just another thought. I should be able to handle 4 people and gear for 4 in my minivan.

C4 Explosives

07-09-2010, 12:51 AM

Could anybody thats good with graphic design make this better?

Tell me what you guys want the armband/headwrap/cape/whatever to represent and I can make it happen. 3D/Graphic/Product design is what I do for a living.

I designed the GLC/MWA logos for Darrin for the GBG, it seems like "Midwest Alliance" kind of makes sense to represent down at D-Day and is a tie-in to our big game up here. Just throwin' it out there, what do you guys think?

Senator

07-09-2010, 12:57 AM

Are tents generally safe? Severe weather sounds common down there and I wonder if a hotel would make more sense...

Pros and cons to camping versus hotel. Obviously, the price, free versus 25/night (assuming you would be splitting the room cost). What was mentioned above is true, it stays hot and humid at night and more often than not we get severe weather (2008, one of the not so bad years hit us with 70mph winds--rolled me over three times in our tent full of gear--and three inches of rain in two hours resulting in flash flooding), so you want to camp in gear that can stand up to the elements. But if opt for the safer hotel/motel, you do miss out on the nights talking about the day's adventures over a beer with your unit, some great times.

I'll be camping again next year and hoping for more of the good weather we experienced this year (and hoping it gets colder at night).:rolleyes:

raykowski

07-09-2010, 03:49 AM

i am liking what i see guys

MayhemBrando

07-09-2010, 09:35 AM

I designed the GLC/MWA logos for Darrin for the GBG, it seems like "Midwest Alliance" kind of makes sense to represent down at D-Day and is a tie-in to our big game up here. Just throwin' it out there, what do you guys think?

Yeah that's smart man

Thalion

07-09-2010, 09:37 AM

I'm all for MWA presence at D-Day.

Who knows? May draw in others from neighboring states who weren't fully aware of GBG.

Never hurts to try.

C4 Explosives

07-09-2010, 10:42 AM

That wouldn't be to leave the GLC out in the cold or anything, just seems like if there are a bunch of players, from a bunch of teams, from the midwest then it is kind of a midwest alliance.

I'd vote for a custom shemagh (neck wrap), but it's probably too hot for this kinda game.

MayhemBrando

07-09-2010, 11:13 AM

that wouldn't be to leave the glc out in the cold or anything, just seems like if there are a bunch of players, from a bunch of teams, from the midwest then it is kind of a midwest alliance.

I'd vote for a custom shemagh (neck wrap), but it's probably too hot for this kinda game.

headband:):):):)

Drachen

07-09-2010, 11:47 AM

I vote if we go the MWA/GLC route, that we take the GLC tag...considering they did win this year ;)

Thalion

07-09-2010, 11:58 AM

I'm going to have to side with MWA if we go that route.

They've won more total games since the game expanded past MN/WI to MWA/GLC.

And outside of our game, Wisconsin is considered part of the "Midwest." It will make more sense to outsiders than the "Great Lakes" will.

;)

A better option would be to draw up a new icon/name for this particular group going to D-Day, but find some means to tie it back to GBG.

Hydrohawk

07-09-2010, 12:37 PM

As someone who has not played GBG before and therefore has no loyalties to one side or the other, I think a team name of "Midwest Alliance" would be more appropriate, considering that most of the players at Splat tag are from MN and western WI...more Midwest region than Great Lakes. MWA would make more sense in signifying to people down in OK where we're from.

As for what type of clothing this logo might be applied to, I think the armband that was originally suggested would be best. It's probably the easiest (and probably the cheapest) method to be IDed on the field, as I'm sure players will be split amongst the various units / sides. A shemagh in sort of a scarf format wouldn't be too bad heat wise (if it's a proper one), but might not be all that visible, especially when you're on the field. I wouldn't want to use a headband / wrap as when the times when I'd most likely wear it (the parade, on the field), I already have headgear that are specific to my unit (beret) and play style (helmet, Boonie cap).

Thalion

07-09-2010, 12:43 PM

As someone who has not played GBG before

This must be fixed.

MayhemBrando

07-09-2010, 12:45 PM

MWA makes a lot more sense as viewing it from people around the country... Sounds cooler too

Hydrohawk

07-09-2010, 12:51 PM

This must be fixed.

Timing hasn't worked out the past two years, as I've always left for OK early Sunday morning and have spent the whole week down there. I don't even know if I'll make it to D-Day this year, so who knows, I might actually play GBG next year. I will try to make the fall game this year, but no promises.

Krutsie

07-09-2010, 12:57 PM

The Great Midwest Crusading Alliance "Adding Midwest Alliance and Great Lakes Crusaders Names" One big force...Just an Idea
Even Crusading Alliance or Alliance Crusaders

MayhemBrando

07-09-2010, 01:13 PM

The Great Midwest Crusading Alliance "Adding Midwest Alliance and Great Lakes Crusaders Names" One big force...Just an Idea
Even Crusading Alliance or Alliance Crusaders

Midwest Crusaders

Gotta have Midwest in there or there is no point to it...

Good idea to combine

Senator

07-09-2010, 02:23 PM

C4 Explosives

07-09-2010, 03:08 PM

Midwest Elite? We put the "ME" in Team!

MayhemBrando

07-09-2010, 03:24 PM

midwest elite? We put the "me" in team!

lol:d

NickVanDick

07-09-2010, 04:11 PM

Or we all just get Armbands that say :ST on them!

Krutsie

07-09-2010, 09:00 PM

This is a thought I had. Man I cant wait till I get my computer back with photoshop on it, lol

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg296/woodlandsecurity/armband.jpg

NickVanDick

07-10-2010, 12:51 AM

I Like it. Nice *** colors!

Will fit Brando well :scared0012:

nchittendon

07-10-2010, 10:41 AM

That looks good Krutsie!

Krutsie

07-10-2010, 04:14 PM

I designed the idea in my head in MSpaint. Being I dont have my laptop with all my design programs on it. Anyone want to design it better.Rock on. Its a concept of using Packer and Viking colors together. everyone in the whole USA knows what NFL teams have those colors. and being that WI/MN are the biggest rivals in NFL it will add a neet touch that the Midwest is Unite no matter what our diferences. "SPLAT TAG Unite" You'll find both Purple and Green Blood in our trenches. We could even wear our favorite team jerseys our team hats. Just a thought. You wont find anyone doen at D Day or CPX where we are from. Colors say it all...

Drachen

07-10-2010, 04:42 PM

...

I like that idea a lot Krutsie. Might be able to get a friend of mine to draw up something cool along those lines for a T-shirt as well maybe.

Couple of cool pictures from a quick Google search

http://studentweb.stcloudstate.edu/lara0701/10584-sports-football-minnesota-vikings-tv-schedule.jpghttp://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/zoe8690/PACKERS/GreenBayPackers.jpg

Krutsie

07-10-2010, 06:13 PM

A lot of us wear team jerseys so arm bands or even Viking, Packer hats would be cool. I could see non team players just wearing their favorite NFL Jersey(Vikings or Packers), Just an idea. or just buy Favre jerseys I've seen where they cut them in half. half purple half Green.

AKA

08-04-2010, 10:34 PM

Even as a member of the GLC this past year, I am all for MWA. It quickly signifies where we are from and accurately represents MN and WI. Also, the armbands are the quickest way on the field and for the parade to identify another player, so I am still all for the armbands as the ID.

I'm with Senator on this one, although getting all that readable stuff on there will take some doing. But I have confidence in our Graphics Team.;):cool:/AKA

Wico90

08-05-2010, 09:53 AM

main thing about shirts is that the refs have purple and green as shirt colors so anything with those colors as the majority is a no go...i think a patch would be the best instead of an armband simply because more people would wear them, also if a majority of the people going go to the same unit it wont matter what people are wearing since they will be together anyways. also there are already a few teams that go down with titles like "Midwest _______ " so a different more creative name may be needed to better differentiate.
You wont find anyone down at D Day or CPX where we are from.
MANY of the teams at both events do come from the area, rochester being one of the major local cities with teams that go down..in addition to a few from splat tag, south eastern wisconsin, milwaukee, south eastern minnesota and the dakotas

as for me...well thats a secret if im going or not

Krutsie

08-05-2010, 01:00 PM

Purple and Green head raps of some sort. Kinda like what AKA makes for the Pelicans.I keep thinking of the group Senator is in. those burgandy hats are cool.

Hydrohawk

08-10-2010, 01:33 AM

I keep thinking of the group Senator is in. those burgandy hats are cool.

We have those in the 6th FJR as well.

Thalion

11-11-2010, 06:38 PM

Well, now that the season is mostly done.... Bringing this back up.

I think what may be better than promoting both sides of GBG is to promote the field. Sort of a Splat Tag Coalition or something.

Color scheme may be worth changing because of dday ref colors. Any ideas are considered at this point.

Who is interested thus far?

Btw, a unit isn't confirmed, but I am thinking of 6th fjr. Gets us mobile on the field and seen all over. Thoughts?

NickVanDick

11-11-2010, 07:21 PM

I think we need to look at this from a different angle.

It almost seems you guys want to be recognized a team, or group down there.

The way I see it is its a chance for us to all play Together for once. Instead of against each other. We dont need to all wear the same color shirts, or hats, or scarfs or whatever. We can just travel down together, Stage together, play together in the same unit, just BS and have a good time.. For those of us that are sponsored by Splat Tag. We could just sprout a Splat Tag T-Shirts or your Team jersey that you already have and what not. Slap a few Splat Tag stickers on your gear and call it good. :)

Thalion

11-11-2010, 08:24 PM

Makes sense, but in a way we do want to represent a group so the outsiders know we represent players from one main field. A community of players uniting to have fun together and represent our field.

Perhaps an arm band and/or splat tag stickers is a better plan.

NickVanDick

11-11-2010, 08:40 PM

Splat Tag Capes! dribble:)

Skibbo

11-12-2010, 12:20 AM

Splat Tag Capes! dribble:)

I second that motion.
I won't be at D-Day but now I think I'll be wearing a cape to Living Legends IV :D

Thalion

11-12-2010, 08:52 AM

I will say of all the crazy things I've seen at D-Day, I don't recall seeing a cape before.

If we actually get enough people on this, and get Darrin's OK (since it is a representation of Splat Tag), then I say we go for it.

Killer

01-12-2011, 02:09 AM

Is there still interest in doing this? Who do I contact about this?

raykowski

01-12-2011, 12:44 PM

msg me and yes were still going

raykowski

01-12-2011, 01:19 PM

here is the new facebook event page. someone flaged are last one and facebook deleted it

Killer

01-12-2011, 01:54 PM

You forgot the link.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137955356266278#!/event.php?eid=137955356266278

raykowski

01-16-2011, 07:35 PM

so here is the rough numbers on cost this may change but hopefully it will be a good change right now im hoping these numbers are high but you never know cause of gas prices. just talked with jeff and now its sounds like were going in style.
no cramped hot school bus were getting a 30 person charter bus with a/c yayayayay tow hitch and bottom storage. so enough of my talk here are the rough numbers this includes the cost of the bus, gas and driver.
10 people- $180-200 each
20 people- $90-100 each
25 people- $72-80 each
30 people- $60-67 each

what we need now is to get a exact or close to that number count of who is going on the bus with us and im just waiting to find out when we have to pay for the bus that will determine when dre and i need to collect from everyone. also we will have a packing list of what you will need for this trip. just a reminder this cost is only the transportation to and from the event does not include anything else. contact me if you need to know anything that i didnt cover. brian

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137955356266278#!/event.php?eid=137955356266278[/QUOTE]

Krutsie

01-17-2011, 09:34 AM

Once we figure this out it doesn't seem to matter. Half of everybody going wants to be Germans and already signed up 716th. I have members that have been on the American side and want to stay there. I know the Germans side is easier at some point. But I like to play where its challenging. I'm up for taking that hill back for the American. Just my 2 cents.

Wico90

01-17-2011, 11:22 AM

Krustie "easier" isnt the right word unless being surrounded by approx 600 people in your 200 person unit is easy lol. both sides have their perks and disadvantages but no matter what youre going to have fun. however if you go american prepare to lose...i dont think the german machine can be stopped this year.

Krutsie

01-17-2011, 01:57 PM

When I use the word "Easier" I mean the side that wins the most or has won the majority of the time. maybe if more people decided to try and make a diference and went the American side instead of going with the dominate side.(not at all saying thats why people choose the german side) this is the same reason wht WS switched to GLC in GBG18, WE saw AKA and the GLC get beat due to a stacked MWA.(due to alot of Wi team leaving because of the rain) It was awesome being on the winning side but we felt we wanted to make the experience better for all. We switched to GLC at GBG18 and a few other structured teams did also(You know who you are). under Rogue's command we kicked Butt and brought a win. Making a change. Just my thoughts. I know that I didn't command a win as GBG 19 General but my guys faught hard and it was actually closer than most people know.

nchittendon

01-17-2011, 06:31 PM

Easier. you're silly. tongue:)

Perhaps the Allies wouldn't get beat so bad if the marroon shirts didn't take a break at high tea and make the 101st go clean up their mess. lol.

Regardless of what side, Dday is a must for a paintballer. You will have fun no matter what. And make sure you go early enough in the week to take in some of the fun. It's not just the saturday game, but the whole experience that is Dday that makes it fun.

Have fun guys, and we'll see you in 2012 in Oklahoma. Team Akkadian is taking a break this year and trying other venues.

Thalion

01-18-2011, 08:52 AM

I was fairly sure we were going, but right now I'm not sure if I can make it or not. Cash flow isn't quite what I expected this winter, and a few unforeseen expenses are adding to it.

As far as "easier" goes, well, the reality is the German team is significantly stacked against in terms of players. If you think that they're winning a lot because it's "easier" then I've got a surprise for you...

(Yes, both sides have pros and cons. But it's by no means "easier" to be a German)

Skibbo

01-18-2011, 01:15 PM

Have fun getting your behinds shot a lot if you choose the Allied side. There's no way the German Juggernaut can be stopped.
As stated, there's no "easy" side, even if more dominant teams are on one side more than the other.

Besides, as long as you're having fun does it really matter if you win or not?
If that's your only objective, maybe you should rethink why you play our awesome sport.

raykowski

01-18-2011, 08:00 PM

the best part of this game is i get to play and dont have to run a darn thing i get to enjoy a event and have fun doing it win or lose i dont care

cutstep

01-20-2011, 09:22 AM

I just got to this thread so Im sorry for being late to the party but if we are all planning on going down together then shouldnt we at least all play on the same side, if not the same unit?

NickVanDick

01-20-2011, 10:30 AM

Me and Brian have already signed up for the 716th..

raykowski

01-20-2011, 12:29 PM

i feel that you can play for any unit and side u want. it would be nice for everyone to play on the same side and unit. but the trip down there is half the fun and i think it would look great when we all pile off the bus.

nchittendon

01-20-2011, 02:05 PM

Nick, you will have a great time with the 716th serving under Covert. She is a great leader, and I challenge anyone to keep up with that crazy lady all week. She plays her tail off from the time she's there, till the time she leaves.

fredericpaintball

01-28-2011, 02:53 PM

the best part of this game is i get to play and dont have to run a darn thing i get to enjoy a event and have fun doing it win or lose i dont care

I second that!

Hoping the old lady lets me off the ball and chain so I can golaughing:). This game is on the paintball bucket list along with living legends and castle conquest.

No matter what it should be a great time no matter what side you play on. I think with would be great that we all play together, cause it doesn"t happen very often.

cutstep

01-28-2011, 03:32 PM

I second that!

Hoping the old lady lets me off the ball and chain so I can golaughing:). This game is on the paintball bucket list along with living legends and castle conquest.

No matter what it should be a great time no matter what side you play on. I think with would be great that we all play together, cause it doesn"t happen very often.

I agree with this .... what is the point of going if we arent all going to play together...

NickVanDick

01-28-2011, 05:11 PM

Well you guys better join the 716th then huh.. Cause were already signed up :p

Senator

01-28-2011, 05:59 PM

I agree with this .... what is the point of going if we arent all going to play together...

raykowski- What day are you heading down?

One option, no matter what side or unit you choose, is that we could play several of the mini-scenarios as a team. I just got promoted to leadership down there and I think I could work it out to make sure that happens. Besides, a sense of togetherness is most easily achieved during the smaller scenarios. During Saturday's big game, with 2,000 or so teammates fighting against roughly the same, spread out over this year's expanded field of 775+ acres of play, after your first elimination, you may never see the group you started with for the rest of the day.

Krutsie

01-28-2011, 06:43 PM

raykowski- What day are you heading down?

One option, no matter what side or unit you choose, is that we could play several of the mini-scenarios as a team. I just got promoted to leadership down there and I think I could work it out to make sure that happens. Besides, a sense of togetherness is most easily achieved during the smaller scenarios. During Saturday's big game, with 2,000 or so teammates fighting against roughly the same, spread out over this year's expanded field of 775+ acres of play, after your first elimination, you may never see the group you started with for the rest of the day.

All of WS follows you Senator.(Captains and all) Were at you side ,where ever you want us.

FIREFLY

01-28-2011, 08:24 PM

Looks like the could be 30 on this bus, if 20 of those are 716 & 10 or so goto different allied units I dont see it being too much trouble, 3 of us went last year together & we ran into lots of people we knew on both sides, as long as theres a core group around you its still fun, part of it is meeting & befriending players from other states & countries.
The majority will be 716.

Skibbo

01-28-2011, 10:00 PM

Sounds like you guys made the right choice with the 716.

Senator what unit did you get promoted in and to what rank? Congrats by the way.

Senator

01-28-2011, 11:14 PM

All of WS follows you Senator.(Captains and all) Were at you side ,where ever you want us.

Thanks Krutsie, I would love to have WS with me in the Commonwealth Expeditionary Force (CEF) this June!!!!! My unit is the 6th Airborne Division (The Red Devils), 9th British Parachute Infantry.

Skibbo, thank you. The ranks for the Commonwealth vary a little from the US Officer hierarchy. I got promoted to Second Lieutenant, which sounds lame (I think its one of the lowest US commissioned officer ranks) but it means that I get to lead a Commonwealth Troop (what would be a US Platoon) of about 20-25 soldiers which should be GREAT. I just played year one, then commanded a three-man fire team my second year and then an eight-man squad last year. Tactically, 24 gives me three, three-man fire teams so it will really change the moment to moment battle strategies-I can hardly wait!

If anyone else wants to join me in the CEF, my unit will be fighting right alongside the Royal Winnipeg Rifles (RWR), who have some openings right now. The RWR is part of the 3rd Infantry - (The Iron Division) and is a rapid deployment breaching troop. The RWR work closely with tank insertions and will have this bad boy with them in numerous missions throughout the day.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll68/miahspecv/TacTank.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll68/miahspecv/TacTank2.jpg

While I can't say exactly what, our two units have some very exciting wrinkles in the battle plan that should make this year a blast! Consider CEF for the big Saturday D-Day Invasion-we can always play alongside the rest of our Midwest Brothers the rest of the week (even if they decide to play for Hitler).;)

Hydrohawk

01-29-2011, 09:26 AM

Congrats on the Promotion, Senator! The 6th AB is always a worthy advisary to the 6th FJR!

While I'm not sure if I'm be able to even make it to D-Day this year (might be starting grad school in June), if I do go, any member of the group is more than welcome over at the 6 FJR camp. Be nice to see a few more Midwesterners down there.

Skibbo

01-29-2011, 11:00 AM

Consider CEF for the big Saturday D-Day Invasion-we can always play alongside the rest of our Midwest Brothers the rest of the week (even if they decide to play for Hitler).;)

oh boo!Why you gotta bring him into this...If we didn't play for the Germans there'd be no one to shoot all of the CEF out @ Sword and Caen :p

i thought you CEF guys were classier than that :)

...then again, you guys did have those "Battleships" on the beach..should've called them amphibious tanks...I didn't know battleships had wheels and could move onto land lol :P

But anyhow, the CEF are great guys to shoot at and I know I'll be playing with a few of them at LL4 which will be a great time.

nchittendon

01-29-2011, 02:30 PM

...then again, you guys did have those "Battleships" on the beach..should've called them amphibious tanks...I didn't know battleships had wheels and could move onto land lol :P

Akkadian, we can drop that topic. That was last year. We have our own endeavors to conquer this year.

I've never seen the Tacamo tank, but i've seen some of the specs. That's a well built little rig. Should be fun. I may still see you guys down in Oklahoma as staff this year. I've been asked to help with the game planners as a "fresh perspective," whatever that means. Perhaps I smell good. lol

Either way, I hope you guys have fun and make sure you keep an eye on that heat! It'll sneak up and bite you. If it wasn't for the twins and some of the Working Class Heroes, I may not be here today because of it. Don't take that field without water.

Krutsie

01-30-2011, 12:16 AM

he came home a crispy cridder.

Skibbo

01-30-2011, 08:57 PM

he came home a crispy cridder.

It was more of the massive dehydration than the 3rd degree sunburn that did him in. but the sun burn didn't help.

Stay safe out there.

raykowski

02-21-2011, 02:57 AM

Packing List for Overnight Games
Check every week for a month prior to leaving, and every day during the final week.
Have? ITEM(S) Packed?
Food & Preparations
Grille
Propane / Briquettes (Depending On Grille Type) For Both Grille And Heater
Meats
Breads
Vegetables/Other
Water (Bottles And/Or Jugs)
Gatorade (NOT Soda. It Will Dehydrate You)
Snacks
Coolers w/ Ice
CamelBak Or Similar Hydration System
Charcoal Lighter Fluid Or Starter Brick (If Briquettes Are Used)
Long Lighter
Paper Plates, Cups, Other Camping Flatware
Grille Cooking Set (Spatula, Grille Brush, etc.)
Game Gear
Registration Card / Form
Marker
Spare Marker
Mask
Spare Mask
Barrel Sock(s)
Air Source [HPA, CO2, N2]
Tactical Vest / Harness / Pack
Sling (Carrying Your Marker For Nearly 8 Hours Straight SUCKS!)
Extra Money For Paint & Gear
BDUs or Other Similarly Resilient Clothing For Playing.
Boots / Spare Boots
Several Pairs Of Socks (One Pair Per Day, Plus Two)
Knee/Elbow Pads
Radio (FRS/GMRS, or UHF/VHF, depending on needs)
Headset / Throat Mic
Remote Line Hose
Ink Pens
Paintball Gloves
Hopper
Spare Hopper (NOT Electronic!)
Packs, Satchels, Bags
Field Map
Cleaning Cloths (For Wiping Paint Off Of Markers/Masks)
Spare Parts Kit O-Rings, Batteries (For E-Markers And Hoppers) , Screwdrivers, Extra Screws, Gun
Oil, Mask Defogger, Paper Towels, Springs, Bolts, Seals, Valves)
Page 2
Camping Gear
Tent
Extra Tent Stakes (The stronger variety, not the cheap ones)
Waterproofing Sealant (For Tent Seams)
Shoes For Casual Wear Before Game Time
A Few Sets Of “Civilian” Clothes
Tarp(s), For Rain Cover Over The Tent (Nasty Storms Can Make ANYTHING Leak)
Bungee Cords Or Rope (550 Cord / Para Cord)
Flashlight w/ Extra Batteries
Shovel / Pick Axe / Entrenching Tool
Water Jugs (Refillable Large Containers Are Best)
Sunglasses
Citronella Candles
Cot / Inflatable Mattress or Pad
Trash Bags
Fire Extinguisher
Space Heater
Work Gloves
Pillows
Extra Blanket(s)
Field Chairs – Enough For Double Your Group Is a Good Idea
Small Pot for Cooking Soups/Corn/Etc.
Health
Insect Repellent For Skin Containing DEET or PICARIDIN
Sun Block
Ivy Repellent, Especially If Allergic
First Aid Kit (Portable)
Toiletries: Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Shaving Kit (If Necessary)
Insect Repellent / Insecticide (For Clothes) Containing PERMETHRIN
Towels
Rain Coat / Pants
Baby Wipes (Great For Cleaning Up When Showers Are Not Feasible)
Non-Event Activities
Deck Of Cards
DVD Movies
Digital Camera (Plus Charger And/or Extra Batteries)
Video Camera
Laptop
Laptop Charger
Radio Charger
Road Trip
Cell Phone
Phone Charger
Dry Non-Perishable Snacks
Pro vhf Radio ask me for more info on these
Power Inverter
AAA Card (you think I'm kidding)
Don’t forget your registration card, waiver, and registration form (Even if you’ve already sent them in)

C4 Explosives

02-21-2011, 10:08 AM

Congrats on the promotion Senator! Like Krutsie said, any WS going to the event will join and follow your side, let me know where/how to sign up and what you need me for on the field.

If there's any spots left on the bus I'll take a seat.

NickVanDick

02-21-2011, 10:57 AM

Added you to the list Evan...

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=137955356266278

C4 Explosives

02-21-2011, 07:56 PM

Thanks man! I'll most likely roll on the bus unless Senator has other travel plans in mind, Krutsie and Slumlord might be going as well.

raykowski

02-22-2011, 03:46 PM

we will be collecting for the trip starting this sunday at artic blast we charging $100.00 and give the diffrence back. after all the cost has been added up see me to pay up for the trip im taking cash and checks checks must clear before i add you to the paid list

raykowski

02-23-2011, 10:15 PM

Here it is folks the mighty stead that is going to take us on this adventure

raykowski

03-12-2011, 02:02 AM

alright people we need ones to start paying up for the bus ride you can pay me or jackson to confirm your bus seat

raykowski

05-10-2011, 01:34 AM

Just want to get this back into everyones head we still have room on the bus for dday and were willing to pick ones up along the way should be taking 35 almost the whole way there dont matter what ide you want to play for we all just want to have fun. Lets show the south what power the midwest has

Rogue

05-10-2011, 02:07 AM

What are the options for recharging devices like phones or ipods? Are there any sort of plug in the bus? help:)

raykowski

05-10-2011, 09:52 AM

let me double check but i do beleive there are plug in on the bus

Rogue

05-10-2011, 05:37 PM

That's be sweet... If you check, find out what kind as well please. Cigarette vs regular plug....

Thanks!

NickVanDick

05-10-2011, 10:13 PM

Will also have Generators!

EZD

05-11-2011, 10:57 AM

This is going to be a great trip! Come join us and get on the bus!!

Killer

05-31-2011, 01:18 PM

I know most of you are planning on playing German, but any fence sitters out there might want to check out the D Day forum. There are a few registrations for sale on the Allied side! $50 each. IF you are interested, you MIGHT be able to get them switched over to the German side. Call the Bunker and talk to Peggy, she's the registration queen and will get you where you want to be IF it's possible to do so!

Link----> http://forums.ddayadventurepark.com/showthread.php?3404-4th-ID-Registration-%282%29&p=57070#post57070

Senator

05-31-2011, 06:35 PM

Thanks man! I'll most likely roll on the bus unless Senator has other travel plans in mind, Krutsie and Slumlord might be going as well.

I'm on the bus (since we haven't gotten to talk in person).

Senator

05-31-2011, 06:45 PM

1. I saw on the Facebook that we are planning on leaving Thursday night around 10 pm? Is that still the latest gameplan?

2. I live down by Valleyfair, if I met you at 35W somewhere along there, think you could just pick me up on your way down (so I don't have to drive all the way out to Hudson)?

3.I'm used to packing the **** out of my Honda Civic for the trip down, what kind of space should I limit my packing to for the bus ride down?

Thanks. I'm crazy excited for next week!!!!dribble:)

raykowski

05-31-2011, 11:42 PM

yes we are leaveing around 9 or 10 will have times posted by the end of the week

meeting off 35 is no problem

and we have a trailer and the bus has some overhead room for carry on

raykowski

06-04-2011, 12:25 AM

still have room on the bus leaving thursday night contact me or nick jackson

AKA

06-04-2011, 12:34 AM

bc:)/AKA

raykowski

06-04-2011, 12:59 AM

bc:)/AKA

boink:) come on man break free you can do it i will send you a file mixed in a bag of paint she will never know tell her your going camping with the guys

AKA

06-04-2011, 01:12 AM

:D, in January it was all planned, since I missed my 50th B-Day trip to D-Day five years ago I was certainly going to make my 55th, well here I am once again with wishes in one hand out weighing the Shite in the other.:rolleyes:
I hope we are still around for my 60th!re:) Winter B-Days Suck!:)/AKA

*mess*Chain_gang

06-05-2011, 02:20 PM

Wico90

06-05-2011, 10:07 PM

have fun guys....stay safe

NickVanDick

06-10-2011, 03:11 AM

On our way down right now.. somewhere through Iowa.. lol be sure to check the facebook page for pictures..

Wico90

06-11-2011, 09:54 PM

How did it go for everyone? Who ended up winning?

EZD

06-12-2011, 12:57 PM

Great time!
Allies won.
A lot of rule problems. We held are beach for over two hours and never gave up Caen. With 20 minutes to game end the 716th start swarming down field lead by the Mayhem V.

The attendance was way down. I herd 2100 players.

FIREFLY

06-12-2011, 02:03 PM

true true, first time in history Caen didnt fall & we held Sword beach for twice as long as last year all with 1/2 the germans as last year, but this year we had 30 of us from Splat Tag which is equal to 100+ Commonwealth! lol
We were so aggressive Refs & Commonwealth commanders kept telling us we couldnt go here or there cause we would be chasing them maroon shirts back to Sword Lol
At one point the Commonwealth General told a Purple ref to expand the boundry 50 feet because they couldnt get around Darrin & C4 Lol
The other part of the field got hammered, rumor is LA Ironmen were allowed to be barricated in the top of the church with 40 cases & the Germans werent allowed to go up & get em, Also the allies were allowed many insertions behind our lines to get a advantage, never worked where Splat Tag was holding ground! We tore up the Airborne & Commonwealth (but according to Commonwealth we went against their new, low trained unit...Lol)

wicker77

06-12-2011, 07:42 PM

Sounds like you guys did a great job repping MN! brovo:)

Wico90

06-12-2011, 08:56 PM

C4 Explosives

06-13-2011, 12:35 AM

EPIC. I didn't get to see much of the field or the game and I don't care, 716 had a job to do and that was to hold Caen, and we did it. Darrin knew a great choke point and we exploited it to the 9's for 3-4 hours. Dunno how many kills we had, but it was easily in the 50+ range. The Axis might have lost, but I can tell you, the Splattag crew put a hurt on our attackers and kept them out of that town all day long. We were constantly on the front of the front lines keeping them pinned at their re-insertions. Personally I have to say that the highlight of the game for me was constantly being on point holding off waves of attackers with just a handful of Splattag folks. Towards the end of the day I busted out the mini and 1500 rnds to roll out with the Splattag crew, but I got separated from the group so I missed the flying V on the NE side of Caen :(. The upside is that I was the point-man for about 100+ Germans holding the SE side of the town. Awesome feeling to sprint 50 yards to a prime spot behind a concrete bunker only to look back and see 100+ guys that got your back, we rocked it.

MayhemDev

06-13-2011, 02:29 AM

Playing style of the Maroon (BRITS) and the majority of our opponents was frustrating. Most people on the opposite team just stayed back and never made a push. And to be told we can't push up because there are imaginary rivers on roads and pink tape lines going up and down the field don't actually mean anything.. Ridiculous, as you all can imagine that doesn't suit Mayhem all that much... Most fun was the FLYING V where all 10 Mayhem guys and Carson (WB) and Jeremy (Militia), we LITERALLY made a Flying V and walked down a path and 50 to 100 guys maybe more just ran away. We all went through 8 or 9 pods in those last couple minutes. And also, just the player ability over all, Splat Tag players were FAR superior to most people we played with yesterday, Darrin you have put together a great group of players.

It seemed like it was way too much of a re-enactment then an actual paintball game..

cutstep

06-13-2011, 09:31 AM

this is one you guys will get a kick out of..

mayhem was standing around waiting for the next wave and they were bored so they started shooting a pod which scared a bunch of the 716th thinking they were under attack. One of the players yelled at them saying "damn speedballers with your superguns, why dont you go do something useful".... when asked what they could do the guy told them to go take 'the big gun' which was an emplacement right by the enemy respawn and fifty yards out from our line .... so Mayhem took off running into a well protected base similar to the size of warfare base at splat tag and took it in a few minutes.... the ref came over and told them that they couldnt be there and would have to leave because they could only go so far into the the beach head.... it shut the mouths of the rest of the defenders all day

superguns indeed....

Hydrohawk

06-13-2011, 10:04 AM

Wow....

Sounds like you guys were a force to be reckon! From what I've been hearing from rest of the 6th FJR, sounds like they were pretty pleased that you guys held the south. Sounds like they did some major damage to the AB units to the north around Pegasus and Colville. Well done!

BTW: Did one of the Spat Tag players have a colored mohawk? One of my friends in the 6th mentioned someone this description helping hold the line north Caen some point in the afternoon.

raykowski

06-13-2011, 06:07 PM

No one from us but that guy was crazy

Ravenwood

06-13-2011, 07:34 PM

Well I had a blast from the massacre at the beach landing to the "super gun" base over through and all the way to the Mayhem V where we really cleaned house lol, and when I say massacre at the beach I mean massacre you would have to be there to believe it, I must of shot 20+ guys in the first ten minuets of the game lol.
One of the moments I will never forget is when I saw a good 10+ common Wealth guys led by a ref to just off from Caen about 25 feet infront of me... I was like " oooohhhh no you didn't" and as soon as the ref let them loose I lite every one of them up way hilarious they didn't know what hit them, I'm guessing it was a paratrooper drop and they thought they would swoop in on Caen from the side.
There was some frustrating moments in the middle of the day, but for the most part I had a great time. I would go back.
I had a great time playing with the mayhem guys and every one from splat tag.

MayhemBrando

06-13-2011, 11:50 PM

One of the players yelled at them saying "damn speedballers with your superguns, why dont you go do something useful"....

Remember that was said with a huge amount of Oklahoma lisp:eek:

FIREFLY

06-14-2011, 10:01 AM

I can imagine what changes theyre going to make new to counter what we did Lol maybe 5 tanks in a row? maybe tunnels from the Commonwealth deadzone straight into Caen? Lol Maybe the Commonwealth put 50 cases of paint hidden by their personal air station? Lol

FIREFLY

06-14-2011, 10:05 AM

I know a few wont go back or will want to try a different national game next year but if theres a core group who want to go next year I'm sure we could get maybe 50-70 guys to go next year which would allow for groups of 20 to break off at times & go demolish the other areas of the field! maybe we can just call our unit the SS Lol

I like Brandos name Splat Tag Army !
Next time we can get custom jerseys for who can afford them, but we could get a bunch made for $40-$60
Get designing Juice!

Killer

06-14-2011, 11:09 AM

Hydrohawk

06-14-2011, 08:33 PM

If you guys are serious about wanting to ATTACK you should either go Allied, or one of the German SF units. I'm not sure what the unit caps are but the showing you guys put on I'm sure got you noticed! I know some people on both sides who I could get you in touch with!

I know the COs for Special Forces on the German Side if there's interest....and of course the 6th would always love to have more hard charging players!

Honestly, from what I've hearing, if there was a force of Spat Tag Teams in all the major German units, the allies would have no prayer! laughing:)

Thalion

06-14-2011, 08:50 PM

Depending on how money looks for me in 2012, I may be up for part of Splat Tag's Army.

C4 Explosives

06-14-2011, 09:08 PM

I have to agree with the comment about re-enactment. The Splattag crew out-matched the "regulars" at the game in a pretty big way (superguns). We held Caen all day, something that has never been done in the history of the game (superguns). Granted we were up against a sacrificial Commonwealth unit, but even still, it was a massacre, and we were way cooler under fire than our unit-mates (superguns). I'm not the most agg player, but I made 50 yard advances solo that 50+ other guys around me wouldn't dare even though we had the numerical advantage (pump). Going back next year with the ST crew in an SF unit appeals to me, but I think we'd be hard pressed for everybody to get the extra days off work to get down there early for the physical training test or whatever it is, even though i'm all down for being in tip top shape by next year's game. Cool aspect of the event, but kind of unrealistic to expect people to come down early to be in an elite unit.

Overall I really enjoyed the game, the travel, and just plain hanging out with ST people, props to Brian and the ST folks that made this thing happen! If Juice wants to get busy on a jersey design I can help get it production-ready with my Adobe-Fu.

Thalion

06-14-2011, 10:08 PM

I'd probably be in for a "Splat Tag Army" jersey, and 100% for sure if I got to hit the next year's big event.

Hydrohawk

06-15-2011, 12:52 AM

Going back next year with the ST crew in an SF unit appeals to me, but I think we'd be hard pressed for everybody to get the extra days off work to get down there early for the physical training test or whatever it is, even though i'm all down for being in tip top shape by next year's game. Cool aspect of the event, but kind of unrealistic to expect people to come down early to be in an elite unit.

To answer your question about early "training", in the 6th FJR, the only reason we like players to get there a little earlier (I think Wednesday is typically preferred) is to merge the variety of players we get into a single unit. We realize that this game is about having fun and while we may do have a couple of teamwork trainings during the week, we don't require player to attend...no mandatory PT either! It's expected that you arrive at the game in shape and ready to go. As for the obstacle course, the 6th doesn't run the course with the rest of the SF units. Instead we do something called the Parachute Readiness Assessment...which is very loosely based on the course the real Paratroopers go through. Done on Friday Morning, it the first time the players are divided into their Battalions and we do the course together as a team...often with very hilarious antics in the process. It's not a test of your physical prowess, but a really our way of showing respect to the real paratroopers.

Anyone can feel free to PM me if they have any questions.

C4 Explosives

06-15-2011, 09:29 PM

Good stuff to know Hydrohawk, basically it would come down to whether or not could get down there for Friday morning. I know that because we waiting to leave until Thursday night to leave we were able to get more people to go, but we did get there later Friday morning. I get the sense that the crew this year wanted to cause more trouble than we were allowed per the on-the-spot rules by the refs and our town borders, I guess there's nothing stopping us from joining a unit and then going off to do whatever we want...

Hydrohawk

06-16-2011, 01:42 AM

You'd be surprised how many times we've ended up "collecting" people when we're farming in the DZs. Every year there's been at least a handful of new recruits who ended up rolling with us after a reinsertion and stuck with us the rest of the day!

Senator

06-20-2011, 09:47 PM

Sounds like you guys had a great time. I spend all of saturday being sad i wasnt down there. Team Akkadian will be back next year and hope to kick *** with all of you guys. The commonwealth always make up excuses. And i dont think caen fell last year either though. With Ironmen the Geisterjagers wiped out everyone in that church last year in 30 mins..including Greg Hastings in the first 2 mins, probably leading to this change. After 3 years of the Germans winning I'm not supprised changes were made to try to even the scores. Allies by 150 is a lot closer than Germans winnning by like 1000 2 years ago which probably makes it more "fun"

A couple things, first, the final score was 2142 to 1933, which was a 209-point victory for the Allies. Regarding changes, no changes were actually made this year regarding substantive rules, the Allied forces just showed up with more tanks and a better strategy—win the North. Thirdly, Caen fell last year just after 3:30 (I was there), so this was the first year I can ever remember the Germans holding the city all day long. (Huge accomplishment, so hats off to the MN boys in ranks who made that happen).

Regarding whining, on the whole, the CEF are the most honorable troops on the field. Huzzah!