Smiling-Dutchman

I guess my main weakness is anxiety as well (unless I go airsofting, I have no troubles going to a skirm by myself, most of you airsoft types are allright.)
 
Airsoft related: the trigger. 😅
Took my new toy out last Sunday, easily went through over 7.500bb's I think.
Guess I should try to stick to semi auto a bit more, rather than 3 round burst. Maybe also leave the drum mag in the safety zone and stick to 5 midcaps (note to self: buy more midcaps)

Are you also getting the white gloves?

as we discussed, I am ;).
and I think @GAMBLE might also be there.

I hope the weather dries up a little bit, the current forecast means I need to bring some gaiters, and a towel.

saw this passing by on FB, for sure an interesting concept, no idea how well it would work during an actual skirm tho (probably not that well tbh)

Got my first RIF
G&g TR16 MBR 556WH with 4 extra mags.
Can't wait to try it on the field

I usually have one or two 0,5L bottles on me, refill when possible.
I also try not to carry just water but put some of those pills that basically turn it into a sportsdrink (can;t remember the name right now) as I know myself and I also need the salt and minerals, otherwise I'm likely to faint.
I also will take some snacks/sweets with me on the field, just in case.

i'd keep that info between you and your doctor mate.

Got my first RIF
G&g TR16 MBR 556WH with 4 extra mags.
Can't wait to try it on the field

Went here last Sunday (August 2nd) and they have done a lot of improvements on the buildings.
The safety zone has been updated and looks "fresher" although now with less roofs over the tables so less dry space when it rains.
 
Some of the buildings who had fallen down in the past have also been rebuild, most noticeable is their killhouse (the CQB zone) which I mentioned in my previous reply. It has been rebuild and looks very sturdy (and is a bitch to infiltrate 😅).
 
Only downsides I saw was that all the paths had been overgrown, but that was to be expected for 5 months of inactivity.
 
Just before starting the 3rd game I noticed a wasp nest and after some back and forth between marshalls and owner we were brought to another field and from what I heard they had someone over to deal with the nest the same day. (I did feel quite sorry for the two female marshalls who both got stung a couple of times as well as one player, thankfully another player had anti-waspsting spray with him and icepacks were provided to help with the swelling).
 
In short: they used the lockdown downtime to do some improvements in both the field and safety zone. I have since last weekend become a site member, so you might see me playing here every now and then

Went here last Sunday (August 2nd) and they have done a lot of improvements on the buildings.
The safety zone has been updated and looks "fresher" although now with less roofs over the tables so less dry space when it rains.
 
Some of the buildings who had fallen down in the past have also been rebuild, most noticeable is their killhouse (the CQB zone) which I mentioned in my previous reply. It has been rebuild and looks very sturdy (and is a bitch to infiltrate 😅).
 
Only downsides I saw was that all the paths had been overgrown, but that was to be expected for 5 months of inactivity.
 
Just before starting the 3rd game I noticed a wasp nest and after some back and forth between marshalls and owner we were brought to another field and from what I heard they had someone over to deal with the nest the same day. (I did feel quite sorry for the two female marshalls who both got stung a couple of times as well as one player, thankfully another player had anti-waspsting spray with him and icepacks were provided to help with the swelling).
 
In short: they used the lockdown downtime to do some improvements in both the field and safety zone. I have since last weekend become a site member, so you might see me playing here every now and then

Went here last Sunday (August 2nd) and they have done a lot of improvements on the buildings.
The safety zone has been updated and looks "fresher" although now with less roofs over the tables so less dry space when it rains.
 
Some of the buildings who had fallen down in the past have also been rebuild, most noticeable is their killhouse (the CQB zone) which I mentioned in my previous reply. It has been rebuild and looks very sturdy (and is a bitch to infiltrate 😅).
 
Only downsides I saw was that all the paths had been overgrown, but that was to be expected for 5 months of inactivity.
 
Just before starting the 3rd game I noticed a wasp nest and after some back and forth between marshalls and owner we were brought to another field and from what I heard they had someone over to deal with the nest the same day. (I did feel quite sorry for the two female marshalls who both got stung a couple of times as well as one player, thankfully another player had anti-waspsting spray with him and icepacks were provided to help with the swelling).
 
In short: they used the lockdown downtime to do some improvements in both the field and safety zone. I have since last weekend become a site member, so you might see me playing here every now and then

Welcome.
NAE sounds like a fun festival, would probably have gone this year too if lockdown hadn't said no.
2021 it is. At least this gives me some time to get some friends from abroad to come join me there

I want all multiglam plate carrier players banned. They are wearing protection to intentionally not feel hits.  Plate carriers are for serious operators only not for airsoft use. 
 
Nobody needs more than a springer and a dream. 
 
 
Arse holes exist in all airsoft groups and singling people out for not using specific equipment is also a dick move. 

I'm going to my first game since lockdown, haven't found any battlebrothers in the UK yet (downside of moving to a difderent country) but I'm beyond caring. I'm gonna go there by myself with an open mind and make friends, even if it'll be just for that day.
As long as you kinda know what you're doing (point your rifle at the enemy and don't forget to pull the trigger every now and then) you'll be fine.
If you lived any closer to me I'd go with you in a heartbeat, a bit too much travel tho.

@Sambo - I used to suffer with this loads in my youth, so I feel for you.
I won't cover what the others have. It's already good advice
 
What I will say is: Remember that you will have paid exactly the same money as everyone else that day, to turn up and shoot BBs at people.
Do not let them intimidate you, try to boss you around (You get the fat old guys barking orders sometimes, just ignore them), or try and single you out for having a Two-tone gun.
Everyone is equal once you've paid your fees for the day. 
 
One thing that used to make my anxiety bad when I was younger was not knowing what will happen.  Not knowing how each part of the day will pan out, if I'd never experienced it before (Part of the reason I fucking hate surprises - my missus hates it :D)
 
Hopefully, if I write out what to expect, it might put your mind at rest. So let's give it a go - going to be a bit of a long read I'm afraid.
 
Arrive on site and get your stuff out the boot
  Walk into the safezone and find a table/bench/area to set up for the day (try and pick something under cover in case it pisses down)
(This is where I like to try and eyeball where the toilets are so you can find them confidently later, as if you've been here hundreds of times before) Dump all your stuff on said table
  Look out for the main desk/booth where you sign in and pay and walk over.
  "Is this where I pay?"  / "Yes Mate, just sign in here" - and you sign your name, signature, and some sites even Registration of your car if necessary. 
  When you're signing in/paying, maybe mention to the guy/girl at the desk that it's your first time ever, and that you might need some pointers etc. If it's a good site, they'll keep an eye out for you.
  Go back to your table and open your case (Remember: Do not ever put magazines in your guns in the safezone). And start filling your magazines with BBs, wind them up in advance if they're hi-caps.
  Get ready as though you're about to go out into the game
  Unfortunately, this is the boring bit, if you get there early enough to get a good table, you're in for a wait of about 45-60 minutes until game time
  Go to the sign-in desk and buy a drink / make a coffee. Try to relax and take your mind off the anxiety, maybe strike up conversation with the guy next to you, explain it's your first game ever and he'll probably ask how you got on after each game
  Then eventually it's the safety brief.
The head marshal will ask everyone to gather round and they'll give a 10 minute (ish) speech on the safety rules for that particular site, dos and don'ts basically. Some sites will detail about what grenades they allow all that - to be honest the safety brief is pretty boring, but it's mandatory and you've got to stand through it whether it's your first time or your 100th.
Just keep looking the dude in the eye and nod in agreement  when he looks your way BUT try to pay attention for your first ever one
  He'll probably then say "Right, five minutes until we head out!" (as if you've not had long enough already)
  Get yourself kitted up, vest on, with mags in the pouches, get your gun and get your mask
  When you're in the game area your mask or eye protection stays on all the time.  Don't try and remove it, or lift one corner out of the way to wipe fog away. Just don't risk it
  Head out for the first game by following the crowd.
  Usually the first game at a lot of sites is a faster, more fun orientated game, in order to get everyone started happy and get the blood pumping.
  After the game is finished, you'll trudge back to the safe zone, hopefully happy and with a few kills under your belt.
  There'll be maybe another 2 or 3 games and then you stop for lunch.
  Eat your lunch (Site provided pork foam and foreskin sausages in a dry bun - Nice!)
  Then you'll head out for 2 or 3 more games before you're told it's the end of the day and you can pack up
  I won't cover what game modes to expect because each site does it differently.
Lots of places like a Attack & Defend timed game, where one team will push back the other on set route until you have a final showdown at a fort, or a building or something. 
Then the teams are reversed and you have to beat the previous attacker's time etc 
 
I will say this, no one cares who wins. No one is tallying up whether the blue team does better than red for example. Nobody cares.
Everyone is there to play Tactical Hide and Seek with toy guns. It's Laser quest for grown ups. It's Cowboys and Indians for kids who never decided to be sensible. It is fun!  


 
Sorry it's a bit of a long post (Usually @Sitting Duck's forte!) but I hope it helps.
Like I mentioned, I used to get so hung up of not knowing what to expect that it ruined a lot of stuff for me as a kid - so hopefully this helps!
 
 

Just saw this movie on Netflix (out since July 10th) and quite liked it.
 
Without giving too much away, apart from some unconventional plot elements (if you've seen it you know what I mean) the gunplay in the fighting scenes is quite fun to watch.
8/10, would recommend.

Just saw this movie on Netflix (out since July 10th) and quite liked it.
 
Without giving too much away, apart from some unconventional plot elements (if you've seen it you know what I mean) the gunplay in the fighting scenes is quite fun to watch.
8/10, would recommend.

Damn, and I thought I was original with the carrier case I'm designing/planning