Re: Fulda Gap 2012
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 10:38 am
ARR: First Fulda Gap and had a great time.
Let’s start with the good. More airsofters (and paintsofters) than I have ever seen in one place. That alone made for some amazing fire fights let alone the constant action. The command breakdowns and communications where great for Warsaw considering how many players. The best part of the day for me had to be clearing out OP Romeo and Duckett. It was constant conflict the entire morning. Apparently most of NATOs walk-ons spawned in at the NATO Special forces entrance but we cleared them out in good order despite some confusing moments. I was also given the opportunity to stand in the center of alpha with a SAW around noon on Sunday. Laid waste to about 6k rounds for no other reason than because I could (Killed about 3 dozen tree branches). First time in a long time that I have camped and had a good time, noise levels were high but I had an extra blanket to wrap around my noggin.
Now the bad: as to the refs, I have to agree with Mr. Marauder. In most cases I was amazed at the lack of caring and/or knowledge. Hit calling: that argument could go on all day but it comes down to 1000+ people with a few of them new to the sport and a few that obviously could care less for the rules on both sides of the game. That is disgraceful on all accounts, if your hit, just call it and walk, it’s not hard and gives you a break from the constant fire. There was overshooting because of this, that is ridiculous. Hamburger Hill on Saturday was I think the biggest disappointment I think, Not calling hits and overshooting went unchecked by both sides which made me just walk away from it. Lack of motivation and movement made for more than a few deadlocks through the game. I thought that people would have wanted a win more but apparently BB's are more fearsome than I thought. Speaking of BB's there was a lot of talk about the FPS limit, I agree with most here, there should have been a weight limit. Putting in .30's to get under 400fps is scary. Next we will have guys using metal bearings.
All in all a good game. I will be returning with more guns and gear, and a tent heater.
Let’s start with the good. More airsofters (and paintsofters) than I have ever seen in one place. That alone made for some amazing fire fights let alone the constant action. The command breakdowns and communications where great for Warsaw considering how many players. The best part of the day for me had to be clearing out OP Romeo and Duckett. It was constant conflict the entire morning. Apparently most of NATOs walk-ons spawned in at the NATO Special forces entrance but we cleared them out in good order despite some confusing moments. I was also given the opportunity to stand in the center of alpha with a SAW around noon on Sunday. Laid waste to about 6k rounds for no other reason than because I could (Killed about 3 dozen tree branches). First time in a long time that I have camped and had a good time, noise levels were high but I had an extra blanket to wrap around my noggin.
Now the bad: as to the refs, I have to agree with Mr. Marauder. In most cases I was amazed at the lack of caring and/or knowledge. Hit calling: that argument could go on all day but it comes down to 1000+ people with a few of them new to the sport and a few that obviously could care less for the rules on both sides of the game. That is disgraceful on all accounts, if your hit, just call it and walk, it’s not hard and gives you a break from the constant fire. There was overshooting because of this, that is ridiculous. Hamburger Hill on Saturday was I think the biggest disappointment I think, Not calling hits and overshooting went unchecked by both sides which made me just walk away from it. Lack of motivation and movement made for more than a few deadlocks through the game. I thought that people would have wanted a win more but apparently BB's are more fearsome than I thought. Speaking of BB's there was a lot of talk about the FPS limit, I agree with most here, there should have been a weight limit. Putting in .30's to get under 400fps is scary. Next we will have guys using metal bearings.
All in all a good game. I will be returning with more guns and gear, and a tent heater.