Kids in airsoft

[Nickona]

Yeah Nick, but a penis is still a penis and we all know one when we see him, right?

Yea but all I'm saying is there is a difference between someone being a gentleman sausage and someone being helpful. Just because someone uses military terms doesn't automatically make them a one-eyed trouser snake because often people will use a military term because its the most clear way they could put it. Tango down isn't needed because referring to the opfor as tango is just horribly hollywood but something like he's down or got one is helpful to inform you team that one target has been neutralised.

 

[NickM]

Oh yeah, personally I think anyone who uses phrases from movies or computer games thinking its making them sound cool is a bit of a tool. If it is something simple like CLEAR that makes sense, its the simplest way to get the info across.

Going back to the original topic, for young guns and rentals I'd pass on these rules:

1. Don't be a dick.

2. Before you do anything refer to rule 1.

3. Call your hits ( this is really just a clarification of rule 1)

4. If you aren't sure if you've been hit, call it.

 

[firstname-lastname]

Oh yeah, personally I think anyone who uses phrases from movies or computer games thinking its making them sound cool is a bit of a tool. If it is something simple like CLEAR that makes sense, its the simplest way to get the info across.

Going back to the original topic, for young guns and rentals I'd pass on these rules:

1. Don't be a dick.

2. Before you do anything refer to rule 1.

3. Call your hits ( this is really just a clarification of rule 1)

4. If you aren't sure if you've been hit, call it.

You could also apply that to life in general.

1. Don't be a dick

End.

 

[NickM]

Yep its a pretty good rule of thumb, one of the guys I work with thinks the punishment for breaking rule 1 should be a punch in the face.

 

[Nickona]

Yep its a pretty good rule of thumb, one of the guys I work with thinks the punishment for breaking rule 1 should be a punch in the face.

After a trial of your peers naturally

 

[firstname-lastname]

After a trial of your peers naturally

Well I guess rule 2 could be;

2. If in doubt conduct a kangaroo court

 

[Dan's Ark]

Haha I was serious.

Well... Obviously he's not actually a penis. Unless he is. But that'd be weird, how would he hold a gun?

I think it's good to say a target is down, hit, out of the game or whatever, but if you say it with a "Hollywood spin" you are just a gigantic penis.

Exactly. He literally shouts it as well, just letting everyone on the enemy team know exactly where he is. You got a "kill", yes, but you boast about it after the game.

 

[Ian_Gere]

Yea but all I'm saying is there is a difference between someone being a gentleman sausage and someone being helpful. Just because someone uses military terms doesn't automatically make them a one-eyed trouser snake because often people will use a military term because its the most clear way they could put it. Tango down isn't needed because referring to the opfor as tango is just horribly hollywood but something like he's down or got one is helpful to inform you team that one target has been neutralised.

I agree totally. I expect some people think I'm a penis for shouting, "Mag out!", but I do it so that if anyone is relying on my fire to help them move, they'd best wait until I shout, "I'm back on it!", or something like that. My accent doesn't wander even part way over the Irish Sea though, let alone the Atlantic, and I don't do it when I'm not deliberately co-operating with team mates or being quiet is the plan...

When it comes to Tangos Down though, looking back I think I usually say, "Ha! Got 'im!"

 

[Airsoft-Ed]

I say "mag out" quite often, though I still see some people that manage to go through whole hi-caps and only hitting air in less time than it takes me to go through a 30 round real cap.

...Somehow.

I guess not aiming and having infinite capacity mags is something to come from Hollywood too lol.

I think "He's down" or "Got him/one" are what I say and it depends on the situation. If I see someone get hit, I say the first to inform everyone still throwing fire their way.

If I get someone, I'll say the second, if I get one but there are multiple, I'll say the third.

Things people can't misinterpret, don't sound like they're from a movie, aren't bellowed at the top of my lungs, and not with an American twist.

 

[kev.k]

Of course kids are going to play. It's a game with toy guns.

If they get excited and make mistakes, it is because they are kids.

There also seems to be alot of 18 year olds referring to 15 year olds as kids? Most people can't tell the difference, and lads never grow up anyway (especially ones that play with toy guns)

I have more of a problem with guys over 30 who take it far to seriously, dress up as movie characters (with obsessive detail) and run around barking orders because they have never had any authority in real life.

I've seen some pics of grown men dressed like idiots infront of the mirror thinking they look cool. I shown one to my girlfriend last week, she said she would rather come home and find me in bed with another woman, than come home and find me dressed like that in the bathroom.

 

[QuadMachine]

Of course kids are going to play. It's a game with toy guns.

If they get excited and make mistakes, it is because they are kids.

There also seems to be alot of 18 year olds referring to 15 year olds as kids? Most people can't tell the difference, and lads never grow up anyway (especially ones that play with toy guns)

I have more of a problem with guys over 30 who take it far to seriously, dress up as movie characters (with obsessive detail) and run around barking orders because they have never had any authority in real life.

I've seen some pics of grown men dressed like idiots infront of the mirror thinking they look cool. I shown one to my girlfriend last week, she said she would rather come home and find me in bed with another woman, than come home and find me dressed like that in the bathroom.

"I shown one to my girlfriend last week, she said she would rather come home and find me in bed with another woman, than come home and find me dressed like that in the bathroom."

Funniest thing I've read all day! I know what your saying about the older serious lot. That's a whole other thread in itself.

 

[Dan's Ark]

Only thing I normally say in a skirmish is "mag swap/change", or when I get someone I normally I just laugh and say "Got him/one!" or something. I try not to be loud when I say it though, since it could mean the difference between being spotted and staying concealed.

I think the whole "looking the part" aspect is half the fun, as long as you keep it to looking like a soldier from 'x' nation, and not someone from a crappy movie no one watches.

 

[Tariq]

I think the whole "looking the part" aspect is half the fun, as long as you keep it to looking like a soldier from 'x' nation, and not someone from a crappy movie no one watches.

Why only dress up as a nation's army? I couldn't stand the idea of wearing the same as EVERY other person.

My normal kit isn't based off any country, and I also have a Half Life 1 kit that everyone i've played against has enjoyed seeing.

What is "looking the part"? Your part is just having fun in the woods, not being on patrol in Afghanistan...

 

[Dan's Ark]

I have realised that my wording in that post wasn't brilliant.

What I meant to say is that there is looking "cool", and there is looking tacky. It's all down to personal preference, I understand, but when you have kit that's supposed to resemble a video game/movie character, and it just doesn't, then it can be awkward..........

 

[Tariq]

I have realised that my wording in that post wasn't brilliant.

What I meant to say is that there is looking "cool", and there is looking tacky. It's all down to personal preference, I understand, but when you have kit that's supposed to resemble a video game/movie character, and it just doesn't, then it can be awkward..........

Well yeah anything can be tacky.

its the same as just donning some MTP/Multicam with a L85 and it being a BAF loadout.

Detail makes it.

 

[sp00n]

Some times details are expensive, I know I cannot afford all the top gear

 

[Nickona]

One thing I hate is multicam for the sake of multicam, and then people claiming its all tactical cuz its multicam :/

 

[Dan's Ark]

Multicam/MTP isn't that practical in most British woodland sites anyway. Far too bright, but it is nicer to look at than DPM.

 

[Ian_Gere]

I've seen some pics of grown men dressed like idiots infront of the mirror thinking they look cool. I shown one to my girlfriend last week, she said she would rather come home and find me in bed with another woman, than come home and find me dressed like that in the bathroom.

I know what you mean, but she is lying.

To be fair I'm planning a BSG loadout and I intend to have the details pretty much spot on, although running around barking orders because I've never had any authority isn't my style. For one, I've often had more authority than I'm exactly comfortable with, and the only time I say anything order-like, rather than a suggestion or, more often, exhortation, is when we've previously agreed on a strategy and someone has grasped it with all the vigour of a lost sheep. Personally I enjoy the esprit de corps that comes with good natured orders, especially when we win... the same person giving orders when we lose is a jumped up pillock mind

Why do the BSG thing though? Because I can. When I was a kid it was impossible to get cool stuff - I mean even if you were rich, stuff which looked exactly like, or even better was exactly the same, as stuff you saw in films/TV just wasn't available. Plus my dad was a tight as a duck's arse under water... Now I can prioritise my spending so that I can have stuff I want to play with. Perhaps I should find something more grown up to play with, but then again, I already have. 'Real adventure' type toys soon end up being about 'make believe' because the truth is that I don't want to die, nor do I even want to spend any more time in hospital than my health requires, so the safety is pretty much assured.

 

[two_zero]

Hi guys!

Im 14 and have been doing airsoft for about 6 months now, I have mid range kit, call my hits and follow all of the rules but due to my age and sise seem like a nusience on my team or in a small squad.

For example; the last time i was at a skirmish I was getting shot at from behind, so as you do i told a few team mates who were older than me and I wasnt listened to,after about 2 minutes i assumed he didnt hear me so i said it again he told me not to worry....we all got shot from behind-_-

So does anyone else have a problem with kids at airsoft (i wont be offended if you do) and if you do, why?

Thanks guys!

dead men dont talk thou?

no no issues at all with younger players. very entusiastic for the most of it. sometimes does things that make you go "ehurrrrm", but then again so does others.

the worst players are grown ups acting like children. throwing tantrums etc etc.