Baz JJ

Got a free copy of this and the graphics are very good as is the destructive nature of the environment. The open multiplayer is the normal *uckfest of people running up and down very quickly and crossing in front of you all the time, but I guess thats inevitable. Its probably fun to play with a closed group and you can then take your time and systematically work through the various environments as a team.

its no different to playing Arma and games like it for hours and hours on end with complete strangers in multiplayer when you can play with people you actually know and will be playing the same kind of thing with on an airsoft field some time soon. Its also optional. Not everybody wants it, has the PC to run the game or the time. Its just something that people can do if they want. We tried to organise physical training days with military instructors, but with players living all across the country it was difficult. Last game we had three players join the milsim who only knew each other from Arma games and came from three different countries just to play airsoft milsim. Sad? yeah probably but so is knocking a little ball around a field with a long stick until you get it down a hole and so is buying lots and lots of shoes so you can store them in a wardrobe and never wear them all.

Filmsim Ltd who provide a number of milsim themed games are using Arma3 as an online training resource for their Okto Eight games. A lot of airsoft players make the transition from skirmish to milsim without much knowledge of how to move in a fireteam or radio procedures. This kind of knowledge can enrich players immersion and experience and while its no substitute for the game itself, a lot of things can be practised online. The real military are starting to use more expensive and advanced simulators for training so it is logical that a diluted version might flow down to milsim. This online resource is free to Okto community members and Arma3 is considered to be one of the most realistic and affordable sims available to the general public.

As you know Zak, we are trying to introduce Arma3 to our Okto Eight community as a training practice aid between sims. I dont know if R6S will be any good to do something similar with the Zoro XM games but we will see.

can you play multiplayer if one player is using pc and one PS4 versions of R6S ?

winter balaclava from military1st

hi and welcome to the forum.

Yes we have an airsoft Milsim game called Zoro XM which is based on a similar conflict of counter terror operatives versus bad guys, so Im keen to see Siege in action. Will probably wait for a few weeks though.

Ive just upgraded my computer as I wanted to play the new Rainbow Six game and Arma 3 and couldn't play the latter on any console. Have you looked at CCL ? I saw their range of gaming PCs on their Ebay shop.

I use the Abbey spray to reach all the out of way places plus their grease on slides etc. Make sure to wipe all the excess off with a clean lint free rag after cleaning otherwise you pick up lots of fluff and dirt etc. If you drop the pistol in the mud etc, always strip down and clean and make sure the barrel is clear.

They are coming to play at our Okto Eight milsim in a few weeks time (Russian team of course !)

You can also get leatherette cases for BaoFeng which keeps some of the weather out. Put that inside the pouch and it should be protected.

Just set the frequency, lock the keyboard and get yourself a decent radio pouch. Your headset and PTT will probably die first.

Its my only GBB and I love it very much lol

I love the RVG but not sure it would look right on a PDW. I have a folding grip on my MP7. I'd probably go angled foregrip or a stubby on a PDW.

I like it - as Bright says, its really weird when you can hear your radio despite your ears being uncovered (great for overall awareness). I haven't had any clarity or QRF issues, but I find that because of the design, the transducers are attached to an ear clip which force your ears forward slightly making them look like a taxi with the doors wide open. I tend to use them as a back up as I now have some MSA Sordins, but they are professional and you can replace the lead between PTT and radio so it can be used with different radios if you have a team or more than one radio type.

We have a limited supply of patches in our quartermasters store for Mercury operatives. These are quality embroidered male velcro-backed patches and measure a whopping 84mm (3 3/8") in diameter in red and blue bearing the Mercury "M" logo in white. They will be available for sale only to signed up operatives on the Mercury team on a first come - first serve basis (1 per player). We are releasing them at our cost (£8 plus postage). If you wish to order, please do so via your Mercury team group. Delivery to either the Okto Eight milsim next month or the Zoro XM game in March is free. If you want us to post them to you now so you can wear it with pride for the next 3 months leading up to the game, then please just add the price of a first class stamp.

Im using the Code Red bone conduction mic which cost about £80 iirc. I wear it with tactical glasses and its fine on RX and TX so it might be your goggles ?

Yes Alex and Marek run a tight ship - recommended as a retailer

Ive got the Gen3 but from memory the main difference between Gen 2 and 3 is the MOSFET. The Gen3 MOSFETS have been problematic (not on mine yet) but I only run it on a 7.4V lipo so the Gen 2 would have been fine and probably a more reliable bet. Many Gen3 owners have replaced their MOSFETS from the stock G&G one to something more reliable.

Not swappable as far as I can see with my long barrel version. Try another retailer if you want the light/short. ETA Firesupport have them in stock @ GBP 315

I have one and its too long for CQB unless you go for what they call the light model. The barrels are not swappable so you can switch barrel lengths.

A metal spork is a good investment. Its December and the long range forecast isnt accurate enough yet for us to reliably predict the conditions. Be prepared for anything. Decide how you are going to heat your food and water and work back from that. A rationed amount of chocolate and a few boiled sweets are good to keep spirits up. You might end up having to be mobile so avoid stodge. If you are worried about any aspect like clothing, provisions etc, then just post up in your team group or the wider closed community group and Im sure your team mates or even the other players will be happy to help based on their experience. Many players have fought Eversley before and quite a few have been at all the Okto games at different times of year.

Although its a 48 hour game, you only theoretically need to eat lunch in the battlezone. Depending on your team role, you might need to eat this dug in though (e.g, OP) so normally light, easy and nutricious for the middle meal with more time consuming breakfast and dinner meals for out of game. However, in saying that, many players go for the full effect and do the whole 48 hours in the "zone" and live on rations. Its entirely up to you and the answers depend on what you plan.

Which 416 are you looking at and will you need it two toning ?