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#1 Ryan201821

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Posted 15 April 2012 - 04:01 PM

When:

Saturday, May 26th, 2012 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Where:

County Highway 1 (W Fox Rd.)
Yorkville, IL
GPS coordinates:
41.624088,-88.493586


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What to bring:
-Nerf/non-nerf blasters, and homemades. If not, people usually have extras.
-Darts (#6 slugs, stock, or provided ammo only)If you have a question, ask here.
-A friend, or several.
-Eye Protection, if you're not wearing any, you don't play. I don't care if you're 13 or 45.
-Lunch and water. Not much in the area as far as food.
-Proper attire. Nothing too crazy.

What not to bring:
-Slingshot weighted darts, glue domes, unpadded ammunition, etc. #8 slugs are not cool anymore either. Darts will be tested and checked if needed.
-Air guns with an air tank larger than a Mega Missile.
-Anything else will be determined on a case-by-base basis determined by the host(s).
-Blasters that are painted black. Extremely bright blasters are encouraged.
-Kids who are ≤13 years old must have their parent(s) present the entire time they are participating.

Miscellaneous Information:
-No Deathmatch (you won't have to sit out)
-Barrel tapping is not allowed.
-If you are being a douchebag I will ask you to leave.
-Please clean up after yourselves, makes my life easier.
-Melee weapons will be allowed. More rules to follow on this.
-Do not pick up or move mobstacles during a round, unless otherwise noted.
-Shields will be allowed, probably on a case by case basis.

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BEFORE YOU LEAVE - Clean up all your shit and help pick up darts. Tearing and setting up mobstacles is always appreciated.

READ THIS IF YOU PLAN ON MAKING SLUGS

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Attendance List:
RyanMcNumbers
KanetheMediocre
Ice Nine
Zorn's Lemma
cheerios
Y-brik
SonReeceSonJensen
Langley
Gears
Crankymonky
Jlego
snickers +1
Demonlord
atomatron
Beaver
VelveetaAvenger
Ace11
TonyStark
Carbon
Venom
louiec3
BabyGandhi + 1
Ambience + 1
SomethingNerfy

Edited by Ryan201821, 23 May 2012 - 01:52 PM.

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#2 Bchamp22795

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Posted 15 April 2012 - 04:52 PM

Can't attend :/ We're doing a family thing that weekend. I'll stop by and maybe buy/trade some things.

Edited by Bchamp22795, 22 May 2012 - 08:37 PM.

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#3 cheerios

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Posted 15 April 2012 - 08:25 PM

I will be there.
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Posted 15 April 2012 - 09:40 PM

Aww yeeah! I'm in!
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#5 Daniel Beaver

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Posted 15 April 2012 - 09:52 PM

Put me as a maybe. If a crazy deal on a flight comes up, I'll come up an visit for a weekend. But it is more likely that I'll be at SPANO.

Edited by Daniel Beaver, 16 April 2012 - 04:48 PM.

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#6 Zorns Lemma

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Posted 16 April 2012 - 01:23 AM

Put me as a maybe. If a crazy deal on a flight comes up, I'll come up an visit for a weekend.

I've got an open pillow on my bed ;)
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#7 SonReeceSonJensen

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Posted 16 April 2012 - 06:59 AM

Oh yeah, I'll be road trippin' down for this one. Count me in!

Finalize those melee and shield rules so I can start finding ways to bend them to my advantage!
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The Difference:
-Guns shoot bullets that kill people
-Blasters shoot darts that tag people

I do not play with guns.

#8 Langley

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Posted 16 April 2012 - 11:58 AM

At last count, Gears, JLego and I were definites, and Chops and Crankymonky are almost positive they won't be able to make it. Looks like we're driving in at the moment.

Can't say I'm enthused about melee and shields. Shields/melee is to Langley as Deathmatch is to KaneTheMediocre. I would prefer that it be limited to a few rounds if we're going to do it at all, with very specific rules regarding what is allowed and how it can be used. I'm not driving halfway across the country with a trunk full of foam sticks just to have it all banned when I arrive.
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#9 snickers

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Posted 16 April 2012 - 03:01 PM

Put me down +1. Are you selling foam at the war? Is there going to be a dart stash?

Edited by snickers, 16 April 2012 - 03:02 PM.

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#10 sublimedom777

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Posted 16 April 2012 - 07:26 PM

Some number of Sex Dwarves are trying to attend. Currently myself, JWasko, and Sleepy. We are all tentative currently. We need to figure out transportation and lodging, and any help with the latter would be greatly appreciated.
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#11 Ice Nine

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Posted 16 April 2012 - 09:26 PM

I've got an open pillow on my bed ;)


And an open hole in my pants. ;] ;] ;] ;] ;] ;] ;O

Can't say I'm enthused about melee and shields. I would prefer that it be limited to a few rounds if we're going to do it at all, with very specific rules regarding what is allowed and how it can be used.


Second.
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#12 SonReeceSonJensen

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Posted 16 April 2012 - 09:45 PM

Second.


I'm all-in for simplification: no melee, no shields. I love silliness but I love no-bullshit more.
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The Difference:
-Guns shoot bullets that kill people
-Blasters shoot darts that tag people

I do not play with guns.

#13 atomatron

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 12:30 AM

ROAD TRIP


I plan on going. Ride or bus doesn't matter.
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Posted 17 April 2012 - 12:45 PM

I'll be there.
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#15 Ryan201821

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 01:26 PM

Me+2 as a maybe.
Will you be selling pink foam there? Or better yet, your awesome check valve plunger heads?

Most likely no to either, definitely no to the latter. You'll have to ask Kane about the foam but my guess is he won't be selling any.

Can't say I'm enthused about melee and shields. Shields/melee is to Langley as Deathmatch is to KaneTheMediocre. I would prefer that it be limited to a few rounds if we're going to do it at all, with very specific rules regarding what is allowed and how it can be used. I'm not driving halfway across the country with a trunk full of foam sticks just to have it all banned when I arrive.

We'll work on this but I can assure you not many people use shields or melee nor has it ever been a problem. I don't really like it myself either.

Put me down +1. Are you selling foam at the war? Is there going to be a dart stash?

See first question. We won't have a communal dart stash.

Some number of Sex Dwarves are trying to attend. Currently myself, JWasko, and Sleepy. We are all tentative currently. We need to figure out transportation and lodging, and any help with the latter would be greatly appreciated.

It would be cool if you guys came. I personally don't have anywhere for people to stay as I'm hosting the other east coast guys, otherwise I'd help.
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Posted 17 April 2012 - 05:58 PM

My ride has been arranged with SonReeceSonJensen and I have no foreseeable conflicts at this point. Mark me as attending. Minnesota Represent!
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#17 Daniel Beaver

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 08:41 PM

Sweet, the MN crew is coming. I'm torn between this and SPANO...
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Posted 17 April 2012 - 09:48 PM

My ride has been arranged with SonReeceSonJensen and I have no foreseeable conflicts at this point. Mark me as attending. Minnesota Represent!


Count me in too. Cause there ain't no party like a Minnesota Nerf party!
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#19 SonReeceSonJensen

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 10:25 PM

Count me in too. Cause there ain't no party like a Minnesota Nerf party!


Cuz a Minnasota Nerf party eats your FACE!

Critical question on blaster power: will UMB's be allowed with stock OPRV's? I'm not sure how big they are compared to a Mega Mis.
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The Difference:
-Guns shoot bullets that kill people
-Blasters shoot darts that tag people

I do not play with guns.

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Posted 20 April 2012 - 07:59 PM

I'm a strong maybe.Considering it's Memorial day weekend I may have things to do, though I'm trying my best to be there.
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#21 Daniel Beaver

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Posted 20 April 2012 - 08:37 PM

Serious question for the Minnesota people: can I get a ride back to Minneapolis? I'm thinking of flying up to Chicago, spending a few days in Minnesota, then flying back from MSP.
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 06:23 PM

Got my plane ticket. See you fuckers at the war.

I hear it's going to be intensely heterosexual.

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#23 Ice Nine

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Posted 24 April 2012 - 06:28 PM

Critical question on blaster power: will UMB's be allowed with stock OPRV's? I'm not sure how big they are compared to a Mega Mis.


I'm curious, too. UMBs are quite a bit bigger, though.

I'm imaging the primary purpose of that ban is to rid the field of 4Bs, Super Soakers, and the rest of the I-hate-exercise blasters, but I don't want to put words into the mouths of Kane and Ryan here. I want to put other things in, instead.

Edited by Ice Nine, 25 April 2012 - 03:55 PM.

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Posted 24 April 2012 - 11:24 PM

My understanding is that the whole occasion will be intensley heterosexual.


The only way it could be more intense is if we were actually camping.
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#25 Ryan201821

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Posted 25 April 2012 - 02:40 PM

Can't say I'm enthused about melee and shields. Shields/melee is to Langley as Deathmatch is to KaneTheMediocre. I would prefer that it be limited to a few rounds if we're going to do it at all, with very specific rules regarding what is allowed and how it can be used. I'm not driving halfway across the country with a trunk full of foam sticks just to have it all banned when I arrive.

We've never really had specific rules about melee, and shield rules haven't really been needed in the past. Basically if you're using an awesome blaster, there is no chance you get a shield, even a small one. If you're using a stock nerf blaster, or something that blows, a shield about 2 sq/ft is what we would consider to be reasonable. When we're actually playing, if someone is using something that's giving them a distinct unfair advantage, we'll ask them to put it down or switch to a more weaksauce blaster.

As far as melee, the only rules are that it has to be padded sufficiently. If you have any of the nerf brand stuff, it's a good measure to wrap it in pipe insulation since they're so hard (twss). Again, ridiculous shit will be banned as well.

I haven't been in favor of shields or melee ever but no one really uses it out here and I don't think you really need to worry about it effecting gameplay significantly. Big ammo (anything bigger than a mega), will destroy shields. People generally just get ruined who use melee and I really don't have any remorse for people bringing a sword to a gun fight. Most people will be using modern nerf stuff, but if they have incredibly weaksauce stuff, a shield can be appropriate.

These are what our rules have been in the past, and what we will loosely follow.

Shield Rules:

Melee = 3 sq/ft
Single shot pistol, ranges < 50' - 2 sq/ft
Anything else, ranges < 50' - 1 sq/ft
Blasters shooting over 50' will not be allowed to use a shield.


Cuz a Minnasota Nerf party eats your FACE!

Critical question on blaster power: will UMB's be allowed with stock OPRV's? I'm not sure how big they are compared to a Mega Mis.

UMB's are fine by me, as long as they have the stock OPRV and the stock pump. I distinctly remember UMBs that diddled people's faces similar to 4Bs at a war. Literally.

Got my plane ticket. See you fuckers at the war.

Fuck yeah labia face!

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For all of those who have inquired about lodging:

Hotwire is a great site for booking hotels if you don't care the name of the place you're staying. The war is likely to be held out in Yorkville (60560), which is ~30-45 minutes from my place (aka middle of nowhere). People who are cool enough to hang out with us should stay in the immediate area (Lombard/Downers Grove 60148) for shenanigans and whatnot before and after the war, *cough* Minnesota and Pitts guys *cough*

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Search places around 60148, and find the cheapest. Most hotels around here are perfectly fine (I don't live in diddle town), so cheaper the better. If you can get the Doubletree, it's pretty much across the street from my neighborhood.
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