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Re: Epic paintball game

Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 11:50 am
by Stu
that's an epic marker Jules, I wish they would do Urban Paint-ball sims in CPT! they only do it once a year during the Navy festival which is not enough! Should start making friends with a scrap yard owner...

They have the normal - BB gun sims not sure what is called but I didn't find that as engaging as paint ball.

Re: Epic paintball game

Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 12:03 pm
by SoSheOhPathix
There are actually a couple of MilSim dedicated PB fields in the CT area...

The BB gun game is called Airsoft, and looks like kak to me.
When I was a kid I used to shoot at (and get shot by) my brother with a BB gun. I assure you, a PB hurts a lot more.

Re: Epic paintball game

Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:45 am
by s3xy_j0nny
Jules, what would be the chances of organising some paintball for any grrrbians interested over rAge weekend? I know I'd be keen, and seeing as there aren't ANY comps for us to play in at the Dome, I suspect we'll hardly be there. Maybe a Saturday or Sunday morning killfest where we can all pwn each other for real - I'm sure there are several grrr players whom you'd be thrilled to introduce to the sharp end of your marker... Just an idea, seeing as it sounds like you have access to an epic venue and all.

Might make for hilarious entertainment to have a weed-fuelled duel - paranoia and adrenaline and all.

Anyone else keen, if it's possible?

Re: Epic paintball game

Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:58 am
by SoSheOhPathix
It definitely isn't impossible.

I spoke to Julian (other one) yesterday about 'hijacking' the place they use for 'Beirut' (coming up on 5 September).
He's got no problems with us (read: me) using it for team practices, challenging other teams, etc. but standard range fees will apply (R60/person with own marker).
That would be ideal for a 'Battlefield 2/BC2' game, as it has both ruined buildings and bush to hunt each other down in.

Here's the catch/es:
Chances are, very few of you lot have your own markers, cammos, masks, neck guards, and all that sort of thing. Try flying a marker to Jhb... if it's a MilSim marker like mine, an M4-A1 replica, it's just not gonna happen.
Women MUST wear armour (it's like covert flak jacket, only made out of foam rubber), so for Nite, Onny, and Paul, they will need to be arranged. I have a spare padded tac. vest, which provides some protection, but you really don't want to get shot on the tit! Breast cancer is no one's friend.
We'd need to arrange CO2 or CA (compressed Air. Mike can help there) beforehand. I have 3 CO2 bottles, but we'd need a lot more than that.
We'd also need paint. AT R375/2000 balls for 3-2 (I was well-pleased with their performance yesterday, and they're local!)
Water... lots and lots of it. You'd be amazed how quickly you dehydrate running around hunting each other. Time flies. Next thing you know, you've been at it for 5 hours.

So... how many people are interested? And not like the usual "Ja. We'll all be at practice", but no one pitches grrr thing. If we need to rent markers, we need definite numbers beforehand. Maybe Mike has some...?

The other, far easier way of doing it would be to just invade a field like Field 19/The Woods/Green Boots/River Raiders en mass. Pretty sure, if we have the numbers, I can arrange to have the field closed to the general public for the day, if it's one of Julian's.
Then, rent your gear for R 100/person, which includes overalls (and armour for women), masks, markers, gas, paint... everything you need to play social paintball.

Try get a feel from your peeps, as to how many are keen, from grrr and other clans, maybe?. Once we've got real numbers, and some time to work in, I'm sure we can do something fun and painful.
Don't be afraid of the pain. Ja, it hurts when you get tagged, but the bruises aside, it really only stings for a few seconds. Once you've finished swearing, the pain is gone.

Here is a link to Field 19's site, so you can see the ranges, etc.
http://www.field19paintball.co.za/

So Mike, how polka-dotted are you today?
My legs especially look like I have chicken pox, and I have some beauts on my torso too. There is a really good one, just below my left shoulder, all blue, green, yellow and red, which correlates to a blue mark on my marpat, so that could only have been you.

Edit: Added aerial photo of the Beirut field

Re: Epic paintball game

Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 11:02 am
by SoSheOhPathix
[grrr wrote:s3xy_j0nny ]
there aren't ANY comps for us to play in at the Dome


I can't believe how badly they fucked that one up!
BF was one of the main drawcards at rAge. It can only affect future attendance, negatively.
And let's not even get into the ticket fiasco...

Re: Epic paintball game

Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 11:04 am
by Megageth
Count me in for paintball. I'm not keen to sit in a hall for 2 days when there's no comp.

Re: Epic paintball game

Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:07 pm
by Stu
Hi Cape Town Grrbians...

I've been pondering about picking up Paint ball as a hobby for a while... I have come across the below...

http://www.u-tac.co.za/index.html

Seems what I've been looking for because I'm not interested in field paint ball but rather Sim's... Might be cool to check out some time.

Re: Epic paintball game

Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:57 pm
by NiteShade
I know I'm going to regret saying this, but I would be up to trying it out. I've neva done it before, so don't have any gear and would be a complete n00b.

Re: Epic paintball game

Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 6:14 pm
by flycatchr
[grrr wrote:s3xy_j0nny ]
Jules, what would be the chances of organising some paintball for any grrrbians interested over rAge weekend? I know I'd be keen, and seeing as there aren't ANY comps for us to play in at the Dome, I suspect we'll hardly be there. Maybe a Saturday or Sunday morning killfest where we can all pwn each other for real - I'm sure there are several grrr players whom you'd be thrilled to introduce to the sharp end of your marker... Just an idea, seeing as it sounds like you have access to an epic venue and all.

Might make for hilarious entertainment to have a weed-fuelled duel - paranoia and adrenaline and all.

Anyone else keen, if it's possible?

I am the one with the most paintball gear that we could use for ANYthing

Jules, so if we need to make a day of it somewhere, we dont HAVE to use beruit, but it certainy wont be a problem with markers, overalls, etc
ONLY one problem - CO2

Re: Epic paintball game

Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:28 am
by SoSheOhPathix
Been thinking about it, and honestly, I'd rather not get involved in organising this.
I just don't trust you lot to actually do what you say you're going to, and then I get left with the clean-up and bill.
So, if he's keen... Mike is your boy.