Operation Scorpio Event? - New Event near Gloucester?

[Project Zodiac]

Hi All,

I am the Project Lead for this event, Craig. I have messaged the admin here to make sure I can reply in plenty of detail without breaching any rules (I don't want to be seen to be promoting Op Scorpio in this thread). 

You have all raised some familiar points that I am keen to address, and will do as soon as I have heard back from Admin. 

I can assure you this is a very real event, ran in a very different way to a traditional airsoft event. We promise to be 100% transparent with you all and will, in full detail address every point made to give complete clarity.

In the meantime the contact number on the website will come straight through to me if you would like to call through and discuss further (I won't post the link without admin permission, but the number is on the contact page). This is the first known thread we have discovered about our event and I am grateful for the feedback. I will be having edits made to the website to reflect your points.

Until then I would urge you to re look at prize fund distribution, and any of our sponsors would happily take your call to confirm their involvement I am sure.

Until my next post, enjoy your weekends, if it wasn't for threads like this we would not be able to build these events into what they are.

Craig 

Op Scorpio Project Lead 

Director Project Zodiac Limited

Massive thanks to Tuton for starting this thread, hope we get a good welcome ourselves ? 

 

[1st commando]

I'll be honest this is looking very much like the airsoft equivalent of Fyre festival . 

Just from a numbers point of view  .

You need 1000 paying players just to get the primary prize money from admissions and that's without taking into account the rest of the event costs which for something of this size would be substantial.

The website gives no real detail but just one line bullet points of the week.

The website also shows  a fire service presence on site for the week which i am highly dubious of having worked with blue light services for various events and organisations.

No information on the people running the event or even their identity , no limited company registered that i can find , no indication that the amount of interest is actaully there to make the event viable at this stage.

I do not envy the organisers trying to get this started and appreciate the effort it takes to get this kind of event set up . However without anything more solid I just don't see it as viable.

I am surprised at some of the "sponsors" of this event as if it does turn out to be a fyre festival type affair there are some big, well trusted names that would need to ask themselves some very serious questions down the line   

 

[Cannonfodder]

@Project Zodiac what experience do you have in running airsoft events? I ask as the website and your post here suggest about ⅘ of fuck all.

 

[1st commando]

I have actually since found company information for Project Zodiac should anyone wish to look 

https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14777537

 

[Project Zodiac]

?  I really don't want to do this...

Firstly guys, I still haven't had a response from admin, so I still feel limited in my response.

@1st commando while your mathematics are spot on... you actually added up the wrong ticket ?‍. To enter the competition and be in with a chance of winning the £100k you need to be a Participant. This is a £385 ticket and there will be 8 members per team. I am sure you can work out that we can more than cover the prize fund with 40 teams (320 paying players). It really depends how greedy we are as event organisers, which isn't very. 

The £100 ticket you refer to in your equation is an access ticket. For those who want a longer weekend of all the things they enjoy and love about airsoft. Irrespective of wether they view this as a sport, hobby or just a reason to be out making friends.

Company registration details are at the bottom of every page of our website. We are sorry you didn't see them, but this is a legal trading requirement. 

Project Zodiac has been set up in 2023 to promote, build and protect the armed combative sports industry. Running events is our way of giving back to the players and the community as a whole. Our sponsors are supporting us because they share the same vision  as we do, and wish to build a focal point in the airsoft calendar that represents all. Ask them.

@CannonfodderAs you know, this is our first airsoft event. But the team here manage events all year around and know how to provide for a large group of people. Sponsors and supporters of the event are shaping the "airsoft" theme and together we can assure you fresh approach to an airsoft event that gives back and reflects the requirements of the community. 

I take whole responsibility for any misinterpretation of the pricing, price fund distribution or any other conflict. But I urge you to simply read through and look again. We are having edits being made to reflect your feedback and make things clearer. 

Guys, airsoft is always under threat, especially right now with social media purges. We must stick together as a community and encourage each other. Even if not ourselves, then other event organisers who are trying to support the hobby that you all partake. 

I will as promised let you know when our next web update is live but in the mean time, if you do have any questions please do post them here because I am sure your not the only one asking it. If you'd prefer you can call in on 07780 634 559 and someone will happily take your call and answer your questions.

I truly wish you all well. 

As a #airsoft-forums.uk exclusive: We are holding an onsite media day within the next 10 days. You can expect a lot more from us after that ?

 

[1st commando]

Ah apologies I got lost in all the tickets and what connected to what sorry.

I do wish you the best of luck and if nothing else I would love to see an alternative to the Airsoft AIDS that is the ground zero Weekender. 

I've just been around far too long and seen far too many of these schemes over the years to trust things on face value with very little info.

If you pull this off I'll be super impressed

 

[Project Zodiac]

@1st commando no need for the apology, feedback has said that it's a bit unclear and we are working on it. There have as you say, been many attempts at various schemes over the years. We emphasise the fact that we are not an airsoft business, but instead working on behalf of those who are, the players and the whole community.

Prepare to be impressed, if I don't see you at this one, then I am sure I'll see you at the next ?

 

[1st commando]

So this died a death? 

Domain available , no news?

 

[Cannonfodder]

So this died a death? 

Domain available , no news?

Also the faceache page hasn't been updated since 5th of February so I think you're right. Still, it'd be nice if they actually told people

 

[1st commando]

Also the faceache page hasn't been updated since 5th of February so I think you're right. Still, it'd be nice if they actually told people

I hoped I was wrong but I do suspect that our initial suspicions were correct. People really need to start with the basics when it comes to running events and build up from there

 

[Dan Robinson]

Not surprised that this died on its arse.... Can you imagine the insurance required to host an airsoft event with >1000 players?  Let alone organising it.... Most sites struggle to organise 50 skirmishers....

A large event is great - I'm thinking of Battlesim Lite at Abingdon - but these guys have bitten off far more than they can chew.

 

[Cannonfodder]

@Project Zodiac care to comment?

 

[Shamal]

Nae 3000 players.

Not long now?

 

[1st commando]

Nae 3000 players.

Not long now?

Yeah, fuck that

 

[Skullchewer]