Huddersfield WW2 Event - Date TBA

Just so you know in advance many of us northerners that have played at Hey wood, at least 5, are away at various events like Kelmarsh so cannot do that weekend.

Yep I know, but I had to go for a date, and the Meltham date was free with F&O, if there is enough interest I will try and arrange other games at Heywood with F&O, so even if you can't make it on the 17th let me know if you would be interested in any other games.

Can't do 17th (1st Wedding Anniversary!), but would be interested in other WW2 games at that site (subject to it including US Airborne) - you'd probably get all of Fox Comp along (5 of us), if the dates are right (we're all local to that site).

However, and its a big 'however' - we wouldn't be coming if it's just a best endeavours, WW2 themed game - been there and done that and it just ends up with a few WW2 players up against the usual US SF wannabes who have made no effort to look WW2. I've no issues with people using the Look-a-Like rules that CiA put in place, but it needs to be made clear to players that those rules must be stuck to and the game has to follow a WW2 story line etc. Otherwise it's just another Open Day and we may as well turn up with modern kit.

However, and its a big 'however' - we wouldn't be coming if it's just a best endeavours, WW2 themed game - been there and done that and it just ends up with a few WW2 players up against the usual US SF wannabes who have made no effort to look WW2. I've no issues with people using the Look-a-Like rules that CiA put in place, but it needs to be made clear to players that those rules must be stuck to and the game has to follow a WW2 story line etc. Otherwise it's just another Open Day and we may as well turn up with modern kit.

I would completely agree with Jon here.

I understand what your saying, the date will probably change then due to so many people not being available but this thread was mainly to gauge interest and numbers, if we can get 10 players of axis and 10 allies then they're all the numbers we need. I would be most likely coming up with a story line and for any of you that went to the event at free fire zone im hoping it to be similar to that but if there is no interest then there no point of coming up with a scenario

Well, in terms of general interest I'd certainly be up for WW2 games at Hay Wood, 40 minutes drive, what isn't to like?

Not sure about the 17th though.

Cheers
Martin

This also coincides with Gunman's Battle for Minsk game and CiA's Shaulen event, so I can't imagine you'll get many regular WW2 airsofters either.

To be honest, there's been a lack of take-up at 'proper' WW2 events, so I'm quite surprised to see people who haven't considered booking onto those interested in a themed open day game. But that's just me I 'spose.

I think the main problem for me personally, is that a lot of the "proper" events are southern based, which involves a lot of traveling, staying over etc, and with a busy life, the expense and time is difficult to justify. Also some of the "proper" events are limited to over 18's and with a 16 year old son who is a keen WW2 airsofter, we can't attend. It would be good to go to a few proper events, then fill in the gaps with local, as you say "themed" games, which because of thier nature couldn't be as well organised or planned, you never know, with more local games, we may get more people getting interested in WW2 which must be a good thing, I guess thats all I'm trying to acheive here.

I think the main problem for me personally, is that a lot of the "proper" events are southern based, which involves a lot of traveling, staying over etc, and with a busy life, the expense and time is difficult to justify. Also some of the "proper" events are limited to over 18's and with a 16 year old son who is a keen WW2 airsofter, we can't attend. It would be good to go to a few proper events, then fill in the gaps with local, as you say "themed" games, which because of their nature couldn't be as well organised or planned, you never know, with more local games, we may get more people getting interested in WW2 which must be a good thing, I guess thats all I'm trying to acheive here.

Aye, it's not a problem, just that if you organise one on the same day as an event that's been planned and open for booking for months, you might not get many takers from here.

Sounds like there may be enough interest if we can find a suitable date, I'll have a word with the F&O guys and see what we can come up with as an alternative date.

I think the main problem for me personally, is that a lot of the "proper" events are southern based, which involves a lot of traveling, staying over etc, and with a busy life, the expense and time is difficult to justify. Also some of the "proper" events are limited to over 18's and with a 16 year old son who is a keen WW2 airsofter, we can't attend.

I know travel is a problem and an expense but I have two lads, 15 and 13 (Well disciplined in WW2 events) and the games organised recently are well worth the effort and allow the supervised junior age group. Ilgigio was the best event ever check the pics out and up and coming is Rhienland which will be equally as good. Staying over is part of the experience and I for most it is part of the event getting to meet people not at the end of the barrel. We have had people from Yorkshire attend one with his lad so come on down and Give it a try

As someone finally getting into a position to do WWII airsoft properly (US Airborne, and maybe British too with a little help) I'd be up for this.

If the CiA rules are used, I'm sure I can bring a few with me also...

...just say the word, if I can, I'll be there!

if you can let 15&14 year olds play then me and mate can field our selves as Brits
me i can do a commando or Airbourne (when i get my denison)
and my mate can field a basic Desert Rats kit, Tan versions of cadet parade unfirom+ 37 patt and helmet
both with our very own stens, say the word , if i can i will be there

if you can let 15&14 year olds play then me and mate can field our selves as Brits
me i can do a commando or Airbourne (when i get my denison)
and my mate can field a basic Desert Rats kit, Tan versions of cadet parade unfirom+ 37 patt and helmet
both with our very own stens, say the word , if i can i will be there

Your age is not an issue as F&O has a min 13 limit and you can use your russian stuff aswell as its allies vs axis so no specific units

if you can let 15&14 year olds play then me and mate can field our selves as Brits
me i can do a commando or Airbourne (when i get my denison)
and my mate can field a basic Desert Rats kit, Tan versions of cadet parade unfirom+ 37 patt and helmet
both with our very own stens, say the word , if i can i will be there

Your age is not an issue as F&O has a min 13 limit and you can use your russian stuff aswell as its allies vs axis so no specific units

I dont actually have russian stuff yet, so it would be commando impression

Hope I'm not doing owt wrong here, but...

..."The Volturno Affair - 15th October 2011" isn't that far away (Corby)...

...anyone else going?

Hope I'm not doing owt wrong here, but...

..."The Volturno Affair - 15th October 2011" isn't that far away (Corby)...

...anyone else going?

We would be but its Cia so doesn't allow under 18's so my son can't go

Update on this - f&O have recently acquired a site that used to be a WW2 munitions factory which looks really good http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=46128

Maybe going for a winter game looking at the game dates over sep,oct,nov & the site would be ace covered in snow!

Opinions

A nice looking site. Could make a good Maginot/Seigfried line or Brest with all those blockhouse like buildings.

Wrexham

Great news looks cool.

Porta and I may look into that one for next year

However we do have a building CQB game idea also in North Wales we are thinking about.