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[colinjallen]

They can't, not with 300 players, let alone 3000. It's just lip-service.

Of course it is; it is yet another rule that cannot be enforced.

 

[colinjallen]

Who would? That is pretty obvious right? Am i the only one who thinks its crazy that you would actually play the game intoxicated! 

All i know is that after a long day skirmishing i would rather relax with a jib in the evening than get drunk with crusties at the bar!

Cheers ! ? 

What people do for post event relaxation should be of no interest to other players or event organisers provided it is done off-site; however, what we were discussing was people playing while under the influence. Rogerborg's comment was clearly about that and you responded with a childish attempt at a put-down.  Your attempt to reposition yourself is weak.

Strangely, many of us make do without either a post-event joint or post-event drunkenness.

Spending too much of my life around people who were/are long term users helped me understand the medium to long term impact of drug use, even of cannabis.

 

[Merchant Lord]

Afternoon all. Loving the posts. Brilliant topic. ?

Anyone watching the fight tomorrow?

What people do for post event relaxation should be of no interest to other players or event organisers provided it is done off-site; however, what we were discussing was people playing while under the influence. Rogerborg's comment was clearly about that and you responded with a childish attempt at a put-down.  Your attempt to reposition yourself is weak.

Strangely, many of us make do without either a post-event joint or post-event drunkenness.

Spending too much of my life around people who were/are long term users helped me understand the medium to long term impact of drug use, even of cannabis.

hold on bud. Just getting my worlds smallest violin out. 

There we go feel better?

 

[Impulse]

I'd also be looking forward to seeing how they handle chrono because it looks like they'll be doing it on .2s. If they do, there will be plenty of hot guns on the field as anyone running gas or HPA who sets 350fps on .2s will creep on heavier ammo; can confirm as someone who pretty much solely uses GBB(R)s and HPA systems.

 

[colinjallen]

Afternoon all. Loving the posts. Brilliant topic. ?

Anyone watching the fight tomorrow?

hold on bud. Just getting my worlds smallest violin out. 

There we go feel better?

Do you have to practice being a twat, or does it come naturally?

 

[Tackle]

I find it kinda funny that some people are talking about drinking & drugtaking as a means to wind down & relax after a "hard" days skirmishing. 

For me, skirmishing is my relaxation from the pressures of everyday life, I thought that was the whole point of any hobby or amateur sporting pastime. 

Is the gameplay so poor at the naf that people need drugs to get over it ?, or is it all those speshul operators who think they're so hardcore that a full weekend of non stop walting needs some serious "gear" to recover with ? 

?

 

[BFG00123]

I will be there as first timer to join such a 3000 large scale Airsoft game, back in HK around 100 people game is large, but not as large as this one.

Hope my recently purchased TM MWS will fit in haha

 

[Shamal]

I bet the anti gun lobbyists love seeing this sort of arguing.

I can see the headlines "Airsoft events rife with drug taking and alcoholism"

Paints a pretty picture don't it. ?

 

[Rogerborg]

I'd also be looking forward to seeing how they handle chrono

I'd be astonished if it's anything more than a voluntary check for those interested in seeing what their guns put out according to any of the multiple uncalibrated chronos available.

 

[C-Diddy]

I'd be astonished if it's anything more than a voluntary check for those interested in seeing what their guns put out according to any of the multiple uncalibrated chronos available.

Never seen a chrono at GZ in the past four years.

 

[Speedbird_666]

Never seen a chrono at GZ in the past four years.

Never seen one being used by site staff either in all the times I've been there. It's the only site I've never been chrono'd at.

Ironically - GZ Urban at Sopley used to be super hot on chronoing - with a strict 328fps (1j) limit.

That was fun when every retailer (including Z1) was aiming to kick their guns out at around the 340-350fps mark for woodland use and QD gearboxes were not a 'thing' yet. I saw guys rock up with brand new Combat Machines etc bought from Z1 themselves just a couple days before, unable to use them on the Urban site as they were 10-15fps too hot.

Good times.

 

[Shamal]

Never seen a chrono at GZ in the past four years.

All guns that go out on field at the naf are checked for chrono tags. I have been random chrono checked in game before as have plenty more.

 

[Lozart]

I bet the anti gun lobbyists love seeing this sort of arguing.

I can see the headlines "Airsoft events rife with drug taking and alcoholism"

Paints a pretty picture don't it. ?

I very much doubt the anti gun lobbyists will ever even see this. The only reason for there to be any headlines about drugs and alcohol at an airsoft event is if something reportable happens which is incredibly unlikely (although I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if someone manages to set fire to the campsite at the minute).

ANY large gathering of people will include a number of people that want to get absolutely wrecked via drink or drugs and a number of people who can't think of a worse way to spend their time. It is what it is and quite frankly BOTH sides need to get over themselves. Enjoy what you want to enjoy as long as it doesn't harm someone else and don't be a dick about the things you don't like.

 

[Archer]

Never seen a chrono at GZ in the past four years.

4 years ?

Played there in 2003, no chrono's at all.

More than a few "hot " RIF's being used , including a very OTT APS2 SV.

One of the reasons i stopped using their site.

 

[Rogerborg]

as long as it doesn't harm someone else

Everyone drives and plays better when they're a little high, right?

As I said, no moral judgement, I just don't want any player to be under the influence of anything. 

In terms of harming the hobbysport, a team name that clearly and deliberately links airsoft with weed does give me a bit of a...

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[Lozart]

Everyone drives and plays better when they're a little high, right?

That's not what I said and you know it.

If someone is intoxicated then they shouldn't be playing, that much we can agree on but as far as what goes on in the campsite, there's more likely to be belligerent behaviour from the drinkers than the tokers. 

But yeah, having a weed based team name is immature at best. But then so is the whole "special operator super soldier" brigade so...

 

[colinjallen]

I very much doubt the anti gun lobbyists will ever even see this. The only reason for there to be any headlines about drugs and alcohol at an airsoft event is if something reportable happens which is incredibly unlikely (although I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if someone manages to set fire to the campsite at the minute).

ANY large gathering of people will include a number of people that want to get absolutely wrecked via drink or drugs and a number of people who can't think of a worse way to spend their time. It is what it is and quite frankly BOTH sides need to get over themselves. Enjoy what you want to enjoy as long as it doesn't harm someone else and don't be a dick about the things you don't like.

The problem is that people who have got absolutely wrecked via drugs and or alcohol should not be anywhere near airsoft guns; that is a  situation where, due to impaired reactions and decision making, along with, in some/many cases, increased aggression, there is a very real risk of harming someone else.

It is not about not liking being around people who are off their tits on drugs or alcohol, although I do dislike that; it is about safety.

 

[Lozart]

The problem is that people who have got absolutely wrecked via drugs and or alcohol should not be anywhere near airsoft guns; that is a  situation where, due to impaired reactions and decision making, along with, in some/many cases, increased aggression, there is a very real risk of harming someone else.

It is not about not liking being around people who are off their tits on drugs or alcohol, although I do dislike that; it is about safety.

Like I said:

If someone is intoxicated then they shouldn't be playing,

Which is entirely down to the site to police properly. If they don't, then you won't catch me near the place anyway (I have no intention of going as it happens - I hate camping).

 

[Shamal]

Everyone drives and plays better when they're a little high, right?

As I said, no moral judgement, I just don't want any player to be under the influence of anything. 

In terms of harming the hobbysport, a team name that clearly and deliberately links airsoft with weed does give me a bit of a...

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As a player that has been going to the naf/nae for many years I can honestly say that I have never seen or experienced any jacked up or inebriated players. I've never witnessed any aggressive or volatile behaviour on the field or for that matter anywhere on site. I've seen more at smaller sites.

 I can only speak as I find. All you guys that hate the event for whatever reasons,have you actually been and experienced bad behaviour? 

 

[colinjallen]

Like I said:

Which is entirely down to the site to police properly. If they don't, then you won't catch me near the place anyway (I have no intention of going as it happens - I hate camping).

It isn't just about when they are playing; they have everything they need to cause mayhem in the campsite.