Bchamp22795

Before I start, I want to say I have no affiliation with Venmo and there are no personal gains from me posting this.

So for a long time, Nerfers have used Paypal for electronic payments to move goods back and forth, myself included. The problem with paypal (in my experience) is that people who have never used it before often make mistakes and send payments that have fees attached for the seller. This can be a hassle in many cases, as it takes longer to complete a transaction. Furthermore, it can take awhile to set up and "verify" yourself on Paypal. I had to send in scanned copies of my drivers license and birth certificate or something in order to verify my identity. I'm not sure if they still do this, but I remember it being a pain in the rear.

Recently, I discovered a site called Venmo that my friends had been using. It is a bit easier than paypal and has NO FEES (when using a debit card or bank transfer, credit cards are 3%). There is no room for error in sending money and accidentally having fees attached. Transactions are just as fast or faster than Paypal, and it has a "social media" type aspect to it as well where you "add friends". The purpose of the website/app is if a group of friends order a pizza, one person pays with a debit card, then the others can easily pay him/her back completely electronically. No rounding up when splitting seven ways, no dealing with coins, etc. I think this would be a super easy and safe way to do sales transactions in the nerfing community online and at wars. No need to bring a bunch of cash with you, have change for a $20, etc... just bring your smartphone (you can do with with paypal, too, but again... there may be fee charges if you aren't careful)

I'm kind of on my way out when it comes to Nerfing (for now), so I won't see much benefit from this myself, but I hope others will! Please feel free to comment on what you think. I'm sorry if this is considered a "plug", but I honestly think it's something that we should start doing as a community.

TL;DR - Paypal can be difficult to sign up for and have accidental fee charges if you click the wrong button. Venmo is easier and doesn't have the fee charges. Otherwise, both are basically the same functionality wise.

MAYHEM 3.0
Illinois Nerf War!

Mayhem 3.5 is likely to be my LAST Mayhem that I host. I'm moving, so I plan to sell or give away all but a few of my nerf stuff. This includes a scepter, 2-11, pumpsnap, UMBs, aabows, HAMPs, Longshots, Orange Mod Works Massacre Blasters, At3ks, nite finders, rainbow pumps, and TONS of stock or lightly modified blasters as well as nerf supplies like springs, ball valves, wyes, etc. These will go VERY cheap, and everything not sold will be thrown away or given to GoodWill.

WHERE?
Forrest Park in Bloomington, IL
Pics here

WHEN?
Saturday, July 26th
11:00am - 4:00pm (Or whenever we want to stop)

WHAT TO BRING
-At least one primary and secondary. There will be a few secondary rounds (see below)
-Loaner Blasters (optional but recommended)
-Melee Weapons (subject to approval. Should be well padded)
-Darts. Stock darts, #6 slug darts, Daconis Missiles, and approved ammo ONLY. Ask me if you want. NO GLUE DOMES
-If you have those Magnetic Nail Sweeps, it would help with darts.
-Eye Protection. MANDATORY
-Mobstacles. There enough cover with the trees and playground alone, but mobstacles never hurt!
-Supplies for Games (balls, buckets, flagging tape, flags, etc)
-Stuff to Trade!
-Lunch and water, or money to drive to Dairy Queen or Mcdonald's (Less than a 5 minute drive. See Map)
-A Parent (if under 13 years old)
-FRIENDS! Even if you don't have a nerf gun for them, post here and someone can probably loan something out for the day
-Donations! This is completely optional, but beneficial to you if you plan on attending these wars often. I want to start a "community dart stash" of safe darts, so in future wars we can provide darts for everyone. Also for mobstacles and game supplies. Everything comes out of my own pocket, and the more donations I get will make for better wars in the future.

-NO GLUE DOMES OR UNAPPROVED DARTS
-NO OVERPOWERED GUNS. This is subject to my approval. Singled Titans are an obvious No-No.
-NO REALISTIC LOOKING GUNS
-NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES
-NO SHOOTING NON-NERFERS
-NO SHOOTING PEOPLE WITHOUT EYE PROTECTION

DEFINITES
Me + at least 4
Cheerios
AcePilotZero
Ryan and Kane
thatguyoverthere + 1

MAYBES
Joe
Zorn
Nerfing Flamingo
Evilalec??

MAYHEM 3.0
Illinois Nerf War!

Mayhem 3.0 promises to be better than last year! So come on down and show us what you've been working on all winter! The park is the same as last year and is absolutely perfect for nerfing! I've gathered up a group of guys in town to nerf with, too, so we should have a good sized group this year! I am cleaning out the closets, and I will probably sell or give away a lot of stuff at this war!

WHERE?
Forrest Park in Bloomington, IL
Pics here

WHEN?
Saturday, May 17th
11:00am - 4:00pm (Or whenever we want to stop)

WHAT TO BRING
-At least one primary and secondary. There will be a few secondary rounds (see below)
-Loaner Blasters (optional but recommended)
-Melee Weapons (subject to approval. Should be well padded)
-Darts. Stock darts, #6 slug darts, Daconis Missiles, and approved ammo ONLY. Ask me if you want. NO GLUE DOMES
-If you have those Magnetic Nail Sweeps, it would help with darts.
-Eye Protection. MANDATORY
-Mobstacles. There enough cover with the trees and playground alone, but mobstacles never hurt!
-Supplies for Games (balls, buckets, flagging tape, flags, etc)
-Stuff to Trade!
-Lunch and water, or money to drive to Dairy Queen or Mcdonald's (Less than a 5 minute drive. See Map)
-A Parent (if under 13 years old)
-FRIENDS! Even if you don't have a nerf gun for them, post here and someone can probably loan something out for the day
-Donations! This is completely optional, but beneficial to you if you plan on attending these wars often. I want to start a "community dart stash" of safe darts, so in future wars we can provide darts for everyone. Also for mobstacles and game supplies. Everything comes out of my own pocket, and the more donations I get will make for better wars in the future.

-NO GLUE DOMES OR UNAPPROVED DARTS
-NO OVERPOWERED GUNS. This is subject to my approval. Singled Titans are an obvious No-No.
-NO REALISTIC LOOKING GUNS
-NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES
-NO SHOOTING NON-NERFERS
-NO SHOOTING PEOPLE WITHOUT EYE PROTECTION

EVENT SCHEDULE (Very Rough)
10 Minute Break in between rounds to pick teams, go over rules, reload, etc. Rounds will start at the time listed. Round length depends on number of attendees, so rounds will be repeated during the time frame, or we will insert a quick game of something else. This schedule is tentative and just the schedule from last year. If you are attending and want to change it, just ask!

9:30am-10:00am: Setup mobstacles, introductions, rules, questions, etc.
10:00am-10:20am: Meatgrinder
10:30am-10:50am: Carpe Testiculum
11:00am-11:20am: Offend the Core
11:30am-11:50am: Zombies
12:00pm-12:45pm: Lunch Break and dart sweep.
12:45pm-1:00pm: Meatgrinder
1:00pm-1:20pm: Capture the Flag (Same teams as Meatgrinder)
1:30pm-1:50pm: Wingman?
2:00pm-End: Attendees Vote on Games, and giveaway.

DEFINITES
Me + at least 4
Ryan###### + his posse.
Cheerios
Joe Espinoza + a few buddies
Majistic + 1
nerfguy + maybe a few friends

MAYBES
Nerfgirl36
Hans Dungle
That Guy Over There + 1
evilalec555

MAYHEM 2.0
Illinois Nerf War!

Mayhem 2.0 promises to be better than last year! So come on down and show us what you've been working on all winter! The park is the same as last year and is absolutely perfect for nerfing! I've gathered up a group of guys in town to nerf with, too, so we should have a good sized group this year!

WHERE?
Forrest Park in Bloomington, IL
Pics here

WHEN?
Saturday, May 11th
9:30am - 4:00pm (Or whenever we want to stop)

WHAT TO BRING
-At least one primary and secondary. There will be a few secondary rounds (see below)
-Loaner Blasters (optional but recommended)
-Melee Weapons (subject to approval. Should be well padded)
-Darts. Stock darts, #6 slug darts, Daconis Missiles, and approved ammo ONLY. Ask me if you want. NO GLUE DOMES
-If you have those Magnetic Nail Sweeps, it would help with darts.
-Eye Protection. MANDATORY
-Mobstacles. There enough cover with the trees and playground alone, but mobstacles never hurt!
-Supplies for Games (balls, buckets, flagging tape, flags, etc)
-Stuff to Trade!
-Lunch and water, or money to drive to Dairy Queen or Mcdonald's (Less than a 5 minute drive. See Map)
-A Parent (if under 13 years old)
-FRIENDS! Even if you don't have a nerf gun for them, post here and someone can probably loan something out for the day
-Donations! This is completely optional, but beneficial to you if you plan on attending these wars often. I want to start a "community dart stash" of safe darts, so in future wars we can provide darts for everyone. Also for mobstacles and game supplies. Everything comes out of my own pocket, and the more donations I get will make for better wars in the future.

-NO GLUE DOMES OR UNAPPROVED DARTS
-NO OVERPOWERED GUNS. This is subject to my approval. Singled Titans are an obvious No-No.
-NO REALISTIC LOOKING GUNS
-NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES
-NO SHOOTING NON-NERFERS
-NO SHOOTING PEOPLE WITHOUT EYE PROTECTION

EVENT SCHEDULE
10 Minute Break in between rounds to pick teams, go over rules, reload, etc. Rounds will start at the time listed. Round length depends on number of attendees, so rounds will be repeated during the time frame, or we will insert a quick game of something else. This schedule is tentative and just the schedule from last year. If you are attending and want to change it, just ask!

9:30am-10:00am: Setup mobstacles, introductions, rules, questions, etc.
10:00am-10:20am: Meatgrinder
10:30am-10:50am: Carpe Testiculum
11:00am-11:20am: Offend the Core
11:30am-11:50am: Zombies
12:00pm-12:45pm: Lunch Break, raffle, and dart sweep.
12:45pm-1:00pm: Meatgrinder
1:00pm-1:20pm: Capture the Flag (Same teams as Meatgrinder)
1:30pm-1:50pm: Wingman
2:00pm-End: Attendees Vote on Games, and giveaway.

DEFINITES
Me + at least 4
Joe Espinoza + a few of his buddies
Cheerios - Mom
nerfguy
Ryan#######
AceNerfer + 4-5

MAYBES
Hephaestus141 + 2-8
Canus
Popo
Kanethemediocre
Masturcief42

MAYHEM
Illinois Nerf War!

Mayhem is a new series of Central Illinois Nerf Wars that PROMISES awesomeness. Wars will be held within or around Central Illinois (Places within one hour from Bloomington). As of now, I am planning on wars in Bloomington and Pontiac, IL. Please PM me if you need contact information

WHERE?
Forrest Park in Bloomington, IL
As now, there is some construction in the area before you get to the park. It won't interfere with nerfing, but please don't hit a road worker. Park on one of the circle drives, but allow enough space for other cars to get through. The is a gravel shoulder you can park on.

WHEN?
Saturday, August 18th
9:30am - 4:00pm

WHAT TO BRING
-At least one primary and secondary. There will be a few secondary rounds (see below)
-Loaner Blasters (optional but recommended)
-Melee Weapons (subject to approval. Should be well padded)
-Darts. Stock darts, #6 slug darts, Daconis Missiles, and approved ammo ONLY. Ask me if you want. NO GLUE DOMES
-If you have those Magnetic Nail Sweeps, it would help with darts.
-Eye Protection. MANDATORY
-Mobstacles. There enough cover with the trees and playground alone, but mobstacles never hurt!
-Supplies for Games (balls, buckets, flagging tape, flags, etc)
-Stuff to Trade!
-Lunch and water, or money to drive to Dairy Queen or Mcdonald's (Less than a 5 minute drive. See Map)
-A Parent (if under 13 years old)
-FRIENDS! Even if you don't have a nerf gun for them, post here and someone can probably loan something out for the day
-Donations! This is completely optional, but beneficial to you if you plan on attending these wars often. I want to start a "community dart stash" of safe darts, so in future wars we can provide darts for everyone. Also for mobstacles and game supplies. Everything comes out of my own pocket, and the more donations I get will make for better wars in the future.

-NO GLUE DOMES OR UNAPPROVED DARTS
-NO OVERPOWERED GUNS. This is subject to my approval. Singled Titans are an obvious No-No.
-NO REALISTIC LOOKING GUNS
-NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES
-NO SHOOTING NON-NERFERS
-NO SHOOTING PEOPLE WITHOUT EYE PROTECTION

EVENT SCHEDULE
10 Minute Break in between rounds to pick teams, go over rules, reload, etc. Rounds will start at the time listed. Round length depends on number of attendees, so rounds will be repeated during the time frame, or we will insert a quick game of something else.

9:30am-10:00am: Setup mobstacles, introductions, rules, questions, etc.
10:00am-10:20am: Meatgrinder
10:30am-10:50am: Carpe Testiculum
11:00am-11:20am: Offend the Core
11:30am-11:50am: Zombies
12:00pm-12:45pm: Lunch Break, raffle, and dart sweep.
12:45pm-1:00pm: Meatgrinder
1:00pm-1:20pm: Capture the Flag (Same teams as Meatgrinder)
1:30pm-1:50pm: Wingman
2:00pm-End: Attendees Vote on Games, and giveaway.

DEFINITES
Me + between 5 and 20 people
Hephaestus141 +8 or more

MAYBES
Xenial
ACEnerfer + 1
Raven + 1
nerfguy
Kansas City 1706 + 1
Cheerios (80%)