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[DX-Robert]

I've come to the realization that there has not been a serious attempt to host a major war in the state of Connecticut since 2005 and that one failed at the last minute. So basically, there has never been one here.

That is embarrassing and has to change!

So the nerfers at Connecticut College are going to fire one up - we've got a venue here in New London that is like no other in the NIC. The cliffs of the ravine, giant glacial boulders, and thick trees create a playing area with an interesting dynamic of both very long range and very close quarters. This is definitely a place where CTF and Outpost could be successful. It's also a place where outnumbered and/or outgunned teams can win using superior maneuvering, as demonstrated last Summer. Despite the ridiculous ranges made possible by the cliffs, standoffs can be broken pretty easily if you like to move around and are not easily intimidated. Definitely a place where you need real skill, your gun will not save you here.

I regret not having pictures available at the moment, as we're getting a snowstorm, but it's still very early in the planning stage. In order to ensure that this does NOT fall apart, it will be carefully planned and finished on the local level before even being posted here. Therefore, we'll have a base of locals so that the war will occur regardless of NH turnout.

This first major Connecticut war will probably be run with an "Invite" format. Everyone will be welcome to attend, but our venue is on the college's property. We will be responsible for anything you do while on the campus, so it will be slightly different than what is usual. For starters, this won't be a "sit around the staging area and chit-chat" style war. We'll want to progress from round to round as efficiently as possible, as this is likely to start at 11 or 12 as opposed to 10 AM, given the distance New London is from NJ and MA.

Other Notes:

- Due to the extreme range potential in the ravine, uber long-ranged guns would insanely unbalance the game and are not welcome. Trust me, you don't need your plugged Big Blast because your ordinary standard gun will fire significantly farther here than you're used to. Some local nerfers use stock guns with high ROF and find success due to the nature of the cover. As mentioned earlier, this will be a skill war. Any standard gun that would have been accepted at older wars like the middle Apocs works here, but certain things might need clearing ahead of time. I'd rather not have to make a big deal out of guns and ranges, but the NIC has changed much in that department.

- I would discourage players from bringing lots of guns. The main playing area is a bit of a walk from the gate and possible staging areas are in the middle of the forest. Think like Nightshift's staging area in Saxon Woods - no facilities [hence why I don't want to spend much time in between rounds]. Personally, I'm just bringing a couple of primaries, a couple of pistols, and darts in a backpack. Wagons, bins, and huge bags aren't going to work.

- The first war here will likely be on a Sunday in April. The local base is college students and many of us have athletic commitments on Saturdays. We have held a successful Sunday war in the past. If we host in early May, a Saturday is more possible. The date will be selected so that it does not conflict with other wars in the region, as I'm hoping more people will be free.

- Finally, as mentioned earlier, our venue is not a public park, it is part of the Connecticut College arboretum. There are things you cannot do here, such as leave trash lying around. This is our home and one of the most beautiful campuses in New England. Use of the ravine and other grounds in the arboretum can easily be revoked if Campus Safety doesn't like what they see.

So I am hoping there is enough interest to widen local activity into a major war. If you're bored of the usual and want to try a unique venue, this may be one worth considering. The point of this topic is to see if there is interest for a war here, as I know coming up to New London from say the Jersey Shore is kinda sucky, having done it in reverse at 6 AM for almost every war I attend.

[Skitzo]

Assuming my schedule is open when you host the war I would really like to come.
According to Google, Purchase NY to New London CT is exactly 100 miles, a tad longer than most of the wars I go to, but I think I can make an exception.

Skitzo-

[Wes7143]

I could participate any weekend in April, other than the first one. I don't have any plans in May, either.

I'm interested.

[aetherguy881]

Hey, keep me updated. I will definitely attend given I'm not at school in PA. Summer wars should be easy to make for me. You should be seeing me at wars starting around May if you've got them.

Time to shovel that snow (for you and me); I want to see some pictures!

Edited by aetherguy881, 02 March 2009 - 02:35 PM.

[jackster57]

Just like an FYI to any people from Maine looking at coming, it is about 4 hours from Naples (Wes) and about 3.15 from Portland. I am a not likely but maybe I will be able to come.

[Wes7143]

Just like an FYI to any people from Maine looking at coming, it is about 4 hours from Naples (Wes) and about 3.15 from Portland. I am a not likely but maybe I will be able to come.

I've got family in CT. I visit a few times a year. Maybe a visit and this war could conveniently be as the same time.

[Blasphemy]

I'm definitely interested. New London is only about an hour from me so it is a very makeable drive. The only time I could attend in the near future would be during spring break, summer and maybe Saturdays on regular weekends.

The terrain you described sounds fascinating, I can't wait to see it.

[stuck by stefan]

I'm a low maybe