What makes for an epic game?

[moose_lee]

I need some input, what aspects and objectives make for an epic/perfect game in your opinion?

Favorite games? What makes them so memorable?

[moose_lee]

I need some input, what aspects and objectives make for an epic/perfect game in your opinion?

Favorite games? What makes them so memorable?

[Boyso]

Hostages.

Especially trading hostages for money with the opposing camp

[ShelledPants]

Ammo restrictions. All nighters. Digging foxholes.

[Conker]

GBBR only. Makes a no pray'n'spray environnement and an awesome sound.

Vehicles, especially close air support

[AngelusNex]

pyro nades.

[m102404]

- limited ammo (i.e. ammo cap per person, per sortie...something realistic like a max of 300/rifleman...1000-1500/support)

- real cap mag loads (i.e. 20 for M14, 30 for most assault rifles, whatever for pistols, etc...)

- higher FPS...450/500 brings on a whole new dynamic to game play...especially when combined with real cap/ammo limits

- simple objectives...might be hard to achieve, but just straightforward and uncomplicated

- no breaks, no lunch-time, no stops...eat/rehydrate on the move and let the guys figure themselves out

- good host and support group that has their act together and keeps the game play working for the players.

- no BS/drama that isn't resolved right there and then on the field immediately after a set or after the game.

[Assault Pioneer]

Strippers...

[Blackthorne]

People who are REALLY into the game.

Honestly it's they key to an epic game, and the one thing you can't really control.

When I hit the field and see guys properly geared, dressed and ready to lay it down, it's a whole different thing. You start hearing people shouting commands, looking around with energy and enthusiasm. Playing the part, getting into the role.

You get a group of folks like that and you can get stoked playing Nerf.

and strippers

[wildcard]

Originally Posted by m102404

- limited ammo (i.e. ammo cap per person, per sortie...something realistic like a max of 300/rifleman...1000-1500/support)

- real cap mag loads (i.e. 20 for M14, 30 for most assault rifles, whatever for pistols, etc...)

- higher FPS...450/500 brings on a whole new dynamic to game play...especially when combined with real cap/ammo limits

- simple objectives...might be hard to achieve, but just straightforward and uncomplicated

- no breaks, no lunch-time, no stops...eat/rehydrate on the move and let the guys figure themselves out

- good host and support group that has their act together and keeps the game play working for the players.

- no BS/drama that isn't resolved right there and then on the field immediately after a set or after the game.

To add a few more

- Like minded shooters
- simple and clear ROE no changing or complex shite that 90% of group wont understand (we are civies afterall imitating real army)
- Awesome weather condition (no rain, tornadoes, fucking hail from hell etc.)

in the end when a game gets talked about years after it has been played that's an EPIC game

[Conker]

Rain can bring an "OK" game to an "epic" game as long as the players aren't pussies (and that the guns keep going... so PTW's are a no go^^)

[wildcard]

Originally Posted by Conker

Rain can bring an "OK" game to an "epic" game as long as the players aren't pussies (and that the guns keep going... so PTW's are a no go^^)

obviously you never been in a game with the "rainman"

[cooney]

Originally Posted by m102404

- limited ammo (i.e. ammo cap per person, per sortie...something realistic like a max of 300/rifleman...1000-1500/support)

- real cap mag loads (i.e. 20 for M14, 30 for most assault rifles, whatever for pistols, etc...)

- higher FPS...450/500 brings on a whole new dynamic to game play...especially when combined with real cap/ammo limits

- simple objectives...might be hard to achieve, but just straightforward and uncomplicated

- no breaks, no lunch-time, no stops...eat/rehydrate on the move and let the guys figure themselves out

- good host and support group that has their act together and keeps the game play working for the players.

- no BS/drama that isn't resolved right there and then on the field immediately after a set or after the game.

Yes I like that, I've only been to one real cap game but it didn't last very long. I still really wanna try another realcap game.

Also rain and snow I love, it adds to interesting elements to airsoft.

Wind not so much :/

[coach]

- Solid shooters and good friends to shoot with and shoot at
- Simple ROE. Instructions should be easy enough for everyone to understand
- Ammo cap/limit / No in play field reloading unless at a designated location
- 40mm Grenades counting as 1 round!!!!

[jakster]

Here are my highlights
1-Location: Always good to have an interesting location that makes you think about where your going
2-Trucks: Various types of transport are always fun. That was one of the reasons I went to a Border Wars game
3-Caliber of players, no offense to the newer players or different style of players but if I'm going to be running around during a Milsim game it adds ALOT that everybody in on the same page with correct gear and uniforms. I'm not a big fan of turning the corner and seeing somebody dressed as a robot blasting away at me. But that's just me, each to there own
4-Ammo limits are great as long as they are enforced, spray and prayer is best saved for the paint ball fields
If you want a good example of a Cats Ass game check out this site www.oppineplains.com I've attend 3 out of the 4 games given and I need a day off after each one just to recover. Also any Border Wars game because the planners of that event pour there heart into it and it shows.