Tips for playing 'Capture the flag'

bruce90 · July 19th, 2016, 23:43

Hi,
Obviously, I'm new to airsoft games. Last summer, my friends introduced me to the game. It's a fun game and I liked it a lot. Next month, my friends have invited me to play at river city airsoft. They said, we will be playing 'Capture the flag. This time I'am so ready, I bought a gun of my own, Vegaforce airsoft gun MK17 CQC. Now, I have never played capture the flag.So, I was learning watching videos on you tube. I'd like to get some tips for playing. I also get confused with the hand signs.

Styrak · July 20th, 2016, 00:13

Hand signs? Not sure what that means.

Capture the flag is a pretty simple concept.

Step 1: Don't let them get your flag
Step 2: Get their flag
Step 3: Bring it back to your base/flag

ThunderCactus · July 20th, 2016, 00:26

the best way to win any scrim is to start with the basics: shoot more of them than they do of you

Ricochet · July 20th, 2016, 00:45

Depends on the CTF game type. Get their flag and capture it to your base, get your flag and push it to theirs, etc? Usually it's get there's (from their base or close) and then capture it to your base. Typically you must have both (yours and theirs) to win. Aggression and teamwork is the key to victory. Push up hard, run back to respawn and get back in the game quickly, pinser formation attack. Start by gaining hard ground right away, get everyone to move their asses early to acquire the most ground, then keep them on the defensive. If you can't get through with a push, send a small group around behind them to try and sneak it out. You'll get the hang of it, just go have some fun.

ShadowTwoSix · July 20th, 2016, 02:26

Uhm... shoot enemy... take flag? :P

Zeroroaster · July 20th, 2016, 14:47

Being sneaky works too...depends on the crowd and the general mood of the day. Last year we had a guy walk right in to the enemy base like it was no big deal and walk right out with it while everybody was so busy defending against random fire. We went for the 'omnidirectional assault'...complete chaos. It worked like a charm.

bruce90 · July 26th, 2016, 04:53

Ok, Thanks for your inputs.
I think I am ready for a first timer. Wish me Luck.

Zeroroaster · July 26th, 2016, 11:27

Piece of cake bruce90. Rule #1...have fun.

cetane · July 26th, 2016, 12:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeroroaster

Rule #1...have fun.

And don't be afraid to get shot. Many new guys to Airsoft are just scared of being hit. I know I was. Not so much anymore.

Slodin · July 26th, 2016, 21:31

CTF has a few different play rules..just be sure to listen to the ref explaining the rules...

hand signs? I assume when you are hit you put your hand up

sometimes it's you have to defend your flag and try to capture theirs. Which is true for both teams.

It could also be that there is only one flag at the centre of the map, that both teams are trying to capture. (personally think this one is crap, because no matter how long you defended the flag, if they get it the last second, they win)

MatthewRyan · September 5th, 2016, 23:49

Drop the rifle, get a pistol, and run for your life!

I'm usually a "lone wolf", evaluate situations as they come. In capture the flag, you don't always need to shoot everyone, let them pass and you can probably sneak in and out. It all depends, but once you get the flag go. Speed wins

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July 20th, 2016, 00:13	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Hand signs? Not sure what that means. Capture the flag is a pretty simple concept. Step 1: Don't let them get your flag Step 2: Get their flag Step 3: Bring it back to your base/flag __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

July 20th, 2016, 00:45	#4
Ricochet How much sand CAN you fit in your vagina!? Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Delta, BC (Greater Vancouver)	Depends on the CTF game type. Get their flag and capture it to your base, get your flag and push it to theirs, etc? Usually it's get there's (from their base or close) and then capture it to your base. Typically you must have both (yours and theirs) to win. Aggression and teamwork is the key to victory. Push up hard, run back to respawn and get back in the game quickly, pinser formation attack. Start by gaining hard ground right away, get everyone to move their asses early to acquire the most ground, then keep them on the defensive. If you can't get through with a push, send a small group around behind them to try and sneak it out. You'll get the hang of it, just go have some fun. __________________ I have developed a new sport called Airhard. Pretty much the same as Airsoft, except you have to maintain an erection...

July 20th, 2016, 02:26	#5
ShadowTwoSix Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Langley, British Columbia	Uhm... shoot enemy... take flag? :P __________________ ShadowTwoSix's Airsoft Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AirsoftAllThingsTactical/

July 19th, 2016, 23:43	#1
bruce90 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Toronto	Tips for playing 'Capture the flag' Hi, Obviously, I'm new to airsoft games. Last summer, my friends introduced me to the game. It's a fun game and I liked it a lot. Next month, my friends have invited me to play at river city airsoft. They said, we will be playing 'Capture the flag. This time I'am so ready, I bought a gun of my own, Vegaforce airsoft gun MK17 CQC. Now, I have never played capture the flag.So, I was learning watching videos on you tube. I'd like to get some tips for playing. I also get confused with the hand signs.

July 20th, 2016, 00:26	#3
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	the best way to win any scrim is to start with the basics: shoot more of them than they do of you

July 20th, 2016, 14:47	#6
Zeroroaster Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2014	Being sneaky works too...depends on the crowd and the general mood of the day. Last year we had a guy walk right in to the enemy base like it was no big deal and walk right out with it while everybody was so busy defending against random fire. We went for the 'omnidirectional assault'...complete chaos. It worked like a charm.

July 26th, 2016, 04:53	#7
bruce90 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Toronto	Ok, Thanks for your inputs. I think I am ready for a first timer. Wish me Luck.

July 26th, 2016, 11:27	#8
Zeroroaster Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2014	Piece of cake bruce90. Rule #1...have fun.

July 26th, 2016, 21:31	#10
Slodin Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Surrey B.C	CTF has a few different play rules..just be sure to listen to the ref explaining the rules... hand signs? I assume when you are hit you put your hand up sometimes it's you have to defend your flag and try to capture theirs. Which is true for both teams. It could also be that there is only one flag at the centre of the map, that both teams are trying to capture. (personally think this one is crap, because no matter how long you defended the flag, if they get it the last second, they win) __________________

September 5th, 2016, 23:49	#11
MatthewRyan Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sudbury	Drop the rifle, get a pistol, and run for your life! I'm usually a "lone wolf", evaluate situations as they come. In capture the flag, you don't always need to shoot everyone, let them pass and you can probably sneak in and out. It all depends, but once you get the flag go. Speed wins Last edited by MatthewRyan; September 5th, 2016 at 23:53..

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