ARMAGEDDON XVII: 2016
Date:
Saturday, 11 June 2016
Time:
9:00 to 4:00+
(Arrive around nine; people like to chat before the war. We'll try and start running rounds by 9:45 at the latest.)
(Courtesy of Zorn's Lemma, a 2016 group photo.)
Location:
Stanton Elementary School
725 S Vencino Dr
Glendora, CA 91740
Use this link for a custom map for the site, and possible backups.
Feel free to share this war around Facebook. People not registered on NH are welcome to join; the more, the merrier.
Remember, using these locations is a privilege, not a right. Use the golden rule: Don't Be A Dick.
FAQ
Where and when?
The war is 11 June 2016, from 9:00 to whenever (usually 4:00, but later is not impossible). Location data is available above.
Darts?
Slugs and safer darts only. No metal is preferred but I understand that to maximize attendance while keeping it safe I need to keep this restriction more open. If you do make slugs, use #6 washers and not #8 washers. Use Ryan McNumbers' excellent guide available here if you plan on making slugs. If you use larger ammo, like megas or similar, keep them soft-tipped by the same guidelines as above.
You are also free to use stock-style darts, obviously. China Darts as reviewed by Cheerios are fine. FVJ darts aren't ideal but feel free to use them.
Who?
Everyone is welcome to come, veterans and newcomers alike. I'm not going to outright ban people younger than 13, but if you plan on bringing someone who is, you are responsible for them all day and you are especially responsible for them remaining safe (hydrated and wearing eye protection). I will be running this war with the assistance of others (including, but not limited to, Zorn and Apollo256).
What isn't allowed?
With dart restrictions, there isn't as much of a need for blaster regulations. Don't bring Titans shooting micro darts because that's just ridiculous. I and other war council advisors will spot-ban things if you are lasering dudes from a million miles away.
Blaster rules:
HOMEMADE AIRGUNS: Case-by-case basis. It is highly recommended that you talk to me beforehand (send me a PM or something).
TITANS: You may use them if they fire missiles (stock or Draconis or whatever) or balls. They must not be firing darts, of any size.
LBB/4B/UMB/SIMILAR: You may use them if they have the functional stock OPRV.
SUPER SOAKERS/SIMILAR: Do not bring them. If they shoot darts, they're too powerful. If they shoot water, people get mad.
SCEPTORS: If you want to use a Sceptor, make it colorful. Make it look as little like a paintball gun as possible. Wrap the tank in denim or something. If you replace the tank or pump, the OPRV must be kept at the same pressure and the tank volume may not be made any larger (stock is about 800cc).
SUPERMAXX 2000/5000/9000: Do whatever. I hope you don't blow up your tank.
MELEE WEAPONS: Don't bring anything larger than these (Mashoongas).
SHIELDS: Hits on shields count as hits on you if you plan to use them. I'm nostalgic enough to say that Manta Rays count as actual shields against 1/2" darts, though.
Anything else?
1.) To stop a round for safety reasons, yell out the word "HOLD". If you hear someone call "HOLD", STOP PLAYING IMMEDIATELY. At any time during a round, anyone can call "Hold", which will temporarily stop that round. Players should repeat the call of Hold so that all other players hear, until the round stops completely. If a pedestrian is walking through the field, if a player is injured or if there is some other threat to personal safety, you are obligated to call hold. You can call a hold to pause the game and sort out some issue that is not a matter of personal safety, but do not abuse it.
2.) No barrel taps allowed. Barrel taps are how you absolutely gouge someone with a brass barrel and take out a chunk of skin. Barrel taps are how you break the barrel and bushing off your blaster. You can shoot them from point-blank, or you can ask them to take the hit. Don't touch them with your blaster.
What gametypes?
Expect to play some carpe testiculum and related gametypes. There will probably be some quick-run deathmatch as well, to suit those people like Gears with a bloodlust that knows no bounds. Last year, speed rounds and freeze tag were big hits, so those will make another appearance. There will be minimal team captain team picking to keep downtime short.
Anything else?
Bring lots of water. I'll probably end up picking up a pallet of water bottles as backup but it does get hot and you will probably be running around so expect to need to drink something.
Bring lots of sunscreen, because no one wants a sunburn now or skin cancer later.
There are a lot of places to eat nearby. Traditionally, people eat at The Hat for lunch, which is conveniently about four blocks away from the war site.
Bring comfortable shoes. You will be running around.
If you have specific questions or concerns, PM me, or post them here, or whatever.
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Attending:
Ice Nine
Zorn's Lemma
Ryan201821
CaliforniaPants
Apollo256
JLego
Groove
Zaxbys
Daniel Beaver
Hoongfu
Koree
Mysterio
Cannonball
Cartaya
mrcool91
Number 1 Nerf Nut
KiritoNerf
Minislayer5000
Azrael
Hans
+ Several Others On Facebook Who Don't Have NH Accounts/Whose NH Accounts I Don't Know
Maybe:
Spoon
Sublimedom777
Gears
Doom
Edited by Ice Nine, 27 June 2016 - 02:22 PM.
