Saturday, August 5, to Sunday, August 6, 2023
Saturday Phase08:00 Parking lot opens; Participants gear up08:30 Check-in tent opens09:00 Gear inspected; Guns chronographed10:00 New-player orientation10:15 Factions finalized10:20 Phase briefing10:40 Insertion to starting locations10:50 Faction mission briefings~11:00 Startex when commanders are ready16:00 Endex; Set up campsites
Night Phase20:00 Rally at check-in tent; Raffle20:20 Rebalance factions20:30 Phase briefing20:40 Insertion to starting locations20:50 Faction mission briefings~21:00 Startex when commanders are ready08:00 (Sunday) Endex
Sunday Phase10:00 Rally at check-in tent10:20 Rebalance factions10:30 Phase briefing10:40 Insertion to starting locations10:50 Faction mission briefings~11:00 Startex when commanders are ready16:00 Endex
Night Phase20:00 Rally at check-in tent; Raffle20:20 Rebalance factions20:30 Phase briefing20:40 Insertion to starting locations20:50 Faction mission briefings~21:00 Startex when commanders are ready08:00 (Sunday) Endex
Sunday Phase10:00 Rally at check-in tent10:20 Rebalance factions10:30 Phase briefing10:40 Insertion to starting locations10:50 Faction mission briefings~11:00 Startex when commanders are ready16:00 Endex
Event TypeObjectives = scoredRole-playing = lightTimeline = phasedRules = intermediateTrigger time = moderatePhysical exertion = variable
Admission Options (per person, paid on site)
- entire weekend: $30 (you save $30)
- only Saturday phase (5 hours): $20
- only night phase (11 hours): $20
- only Sunday phase (5 hours): $20
- two or more phases: $30 (you save $10 to $30)
Arrival InstructionsTake the gravel road down to the parking lot.Pay your admission fee at the yellow check-in tent.Contact us in advance to arrange late-arrival admission if you plan to arrive after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Overnight CampingDuring this weekend, you are encouraged to remain overnight, pitch a tent, rest in your vehicle, and such. The Coles will have plenty of hot food and cold drinks for sale at the check-in tent. Or, you may bring your own.
Required ItemsBarrel cover on each airsoft rifleCash or credit/debit card for admission & extrasFlashlight for night operationsFull-seal eye protection (ANSI Z87.1) with a strapHard plastic/metal lower face mask for <15 yearsPortable hydration (at least 16 fluid ounces)Red light for night operationsRed rag (at least 1 square foot)Signed 2023 Waiver unless you already gave oneWristwatch with stopwatch timerDetailed Required Items linked HERE
Field RulesAge minimum = 12 yearsFPS limit = 400fps with .25s (1.86J)Bolt-action limit = 550fps w/ .25s (3.51J) & 100’ MEDFriendly fire counts.Gun hits count.Safety kills are optional.Noise grenades eliminate everyone in the same room.Explosive devices have several restrictions.More Field Rules linked HERE
Semi-Auto OnlyFull-automatic and burst-mode firing are prohibited at this event. Only one BB is to be projected with each cycle of the trigger.However, we allow the following exceptions to this rule:
- Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) replicas that are listed HERE
- Guns that weigh at least 10 pounds and are at least 36 inches in length
- Pump/slide-action or lever-action guns that shoot multi-round bursts
- BB shower shells such as Madbull
- Mini launchers such as Zoxna
- Double-barrel guns such as THIS when fired only in semi-auto
Entry into an Active GameThere may be times when you wish to enter/reenter an active game phase from your faction's parking campsite; however, you may not enter the area of operations (AO) as a live player from outside of the boundary line.Instead, you must enter as a hit player with your red rag on and move all the way to touch your faction's self-respawn pole before becoming a live player in the game. If you're uncertain where your faction's self-respawn pole is located during the current phase, please ask for help.
FactionsYour faction will be determined on game day based on your preferences, your loadout/clothing, your experience level, your friend group, any local airsoft team affiliation that you may have, and our faction size goals:
Axes
Size goal: 50% of all combatantsParking & Camping: Main Parking LotSelf-respawn: changes with each phaseProvided insignia: pinkRadio channel: 1 (462.5625 MHz)
Swords
Size goal: 50% of all combatantsParking & Camping: Upper LotSelf-respawn: changes with each phaseProvided insignia: yellowRadio channel: 2 (462.5875 MHz)
Radio CommunicationIf you have a two-way radio, keep it set on your faction’s radio channel. You may not monitor or transmit on the other faction's channel. VOX mode, hot mic-ing, and channel jamming are all prohibited. Please familiarize yourself with your radio and program in its channel before arriving at the field.
No TreasonYou must remain loyal to the faction that you are currently on and not betray them, because any form of treason will break this game.
Restricted Spawn-campingYou and your faction are not allowed to stalk, surround, or fire upon the opposing faction's stationary self-respawn location. Likewise, they're not allowed to camp your stationary self-respawn either. However, self-respawn flags at forward operating bases are vulnerable to attack as described below.
Campsite SafetyOnly staff who have been approved by the property owner may start and monitor campfires, but you may safely use your own grill or hotplate. In coordination with your faction commanders, you may set up tents/campsites within the AO as long as they don't have campfires, but you must accept the risk of them getting attacked and shot up. Also, you must keep your eye protection on at all times while in the AO even while you're sleeping and even when the game is paused.
Quiet HoursLoud noises are strictly prohibited from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Therefore, you may not utilize bang grenades, loudspeakers, excessive yelling, and such during these quiet hours.
Saturday Phase: Progressive Attack & Defend with Asset Management (10:00—16:00)Each faction starts at its campsite and advances through the AO per mission orders that will be presented sequentially. Most missions are timed and involve combat against the opposing faction plus the management of special assets.Maximum possible score = 1,200 minutes
Night Phase: Ammo Recovery (20:00—08:00)The factions start at their stationary self-respawn locations which are marked with crosses on the following map at West Field for Axes and North Peak for Swords. The factions are searching for an unknown number of ammunition boxes that are hidden throughout the AO and marked with tactical infrared reflective glint tape; therefore, night-vision devices are encouraged during this phase. If you recover an ammo box, bring it to your faction's armory which is Eustis for Axes and Fort Bragg for Swords. Plug it into one of the three timers there to begin accruing minutes for your faction, and set up a defense. Verify that the second hand on the timer is moving, and contact Game Control if there are any problems. You are encouraged to steal ammo boxes that your enemy possesses especially if they are plugged into their armory. Ammo boxes must remain within the AO but never moved within 150 feet of either faction's stationary self-respawn. The timers will be scored by Game Control when this phase ends at 08:00.Maximum possible score = 1,980 minutes
Sunday Phase: Conquest & Explosives (10:00—16:00)The factions start at their stationary self-respawn locations which are marked with crosses on the following map. Each faction is tasked with defending its own explosives while also trying to detonate the enemy's explosives which are marked on the map with pink stars for the ones owned by Axes and yellow stars for those of Swords. Each detonated explosive is worth 400 minutes to the opposing faction, and their fuses may be lit only by adults.Simultaneously, the factions are fighting to capture and hold the largest number of conquest sites for the longest period of time before this phase ends at 16:00. There are four conquest sites that are marked on the map with orange flags. Each conquest site has the potential to earn up to 300 minutes during this five-hour phase.Maximum possible score = 2,400 minutes
Flip & RadioTo capture a control site, you must throw your enemy’s flag on the ground and replace it with your own as shown HERE. There’s no limit to the number of times that the flags may be flipped on a control site, but you’re not allowed to steal or hide the flags.In order to begin accruing minutes for your faction on the control site that you just captured, you must also use the Baofeng radio that is located at the control site to notify Game Control of the flip. Any delay in radioing the flip will delay the accrual of minutes. Each faction’s minute accrual will be started and stopped on Game Control’s smart phone. Everyone with an internet connection may monitor the scoreboard in real time through this URL: https://board.multitimer.net/view/?q=fu93njpgkc
Forward Operating BaseAfter the Sunday Phase begins, each faction may establish a forward operating base (FOB) at any location of their choice within the area of operations (AO) that is at least 300 feet away from the opposing faction's stationary self-respawn location. To do so, they must place a special "FOB RESPAWN" flag that will serve as a second self-respawn pole for everyone in their faction. However, at any time, the opposing faction may come through and deactivate it by simply taking it down, but it is not allowed to be moved or hidden by the opposing faction. There is no limit to the number of times a FOB flag may be put up or taken down. Any live player on the faction to whom the FOB flag belongs may move it at any time throughout the operation, and there is no limit to the number of times it may be moved. At startex, each faction's FOB flag will be located at its stationary self-respawn location.
GoalAt endex, the faction with the highest total number of accrued minutes will be declared the winner.
LeadershipSince you care enough about this event to have read this far down, please consider requesting a leadership role. Details linked HERE
Swap MeetYou are welcome to buy/sell/trade your airsoft equipment at this event.
Our Commitment to YouThe event producers will follow through with this operation regardless of the weather. We are fully committed to delivering everything that we advertise and greatly respect the sacrifices that you make in order to attend our ops. Your opinions and improvement ideas are valuable to us, so please share them.