Is playing dress up becoming more important than playing airsoft?

[Dentonboy]

I like both aspects.

I like having AEGs that I don't see anyone else with (or at least rarely) and/or ones I really like - my first cap gun was an Uzi, so I had to get a TM Uzi...I love Bond films, so I had to get a PPK(/S). I love the bank robbery in Heat, so I had to get a Galil...I love Full Metal Jacket and I know I will, someday, own an M60...

As for clothing, I grew up in hand-me-downs and we never had a lot of money for branded clothes. Now that I have a salary, I can save up for some nice gear that also is perfectly suitable for trail walking; which I am getting into as well. So I have invested in clothes that should be durable, functional and tactical if needs be: TAD Gear, Merrell and OPS being the main ones. I loved the look of a PCU jacket, so I wanted one. The fact that it works flipping well in winter swayed my wallet. I wear what is going to keep me warm or cool and most importantly, comfortable. It can be a long old day and the UK weather is, as we all know, and unpredictable madam.

What is great about airsoft, and it echoes others; is that participants are, as a whole, pretty non-judgemental. 'What works for you', is my motto.

 

[cropzy]

Jesus, this is like a fashion souls thread.

 

[jcheeseright]

One of my pet hates is people that don't pull their weight on a gameday, I'm not talking about the guy who's a bit unfit and can't keep up, he's cool. I'm not talking about the 14 year old with his JustBBguns special that shoots about 25' and so doesn't hit anyone all day (awwww), he's cool too. I'm also not talking about the guy who stands at the back shouting 'move up!!!', he's a dick, but that's irrelevant to this.
The guy I hate is the one who f*cks off half way through a game to go back to the safe zone because;

-he ran out of battery, again.

-he ran out of BBs, again.

-he wanted a snack (the game is ONE HOUR long you f*ck).

-his team was losing, so he quit.

-he got a little bit tired and couldn't be arsed anymore.

-it started to rain a bit so he went home.

-any number of other sh*t reasons that could have been prevented or mitigated by either preparing effectively or just manning the f*ck up.

That's what f*cks me off, I don't care if he's decked out in a stitch perfect 75th Ranger impression (holyf*ckingshit expensive) or if he's stuffing the two hi-caps he owns in his jeans pockets... if that guy pisses off half way through a game it unbalances the teams and that then goes on to effect the enjoyment of others.

 

[Esoterick]

I can't stand people that don't pull their weight. Yeah it's nice you paid your game fee but you are potentially ruining the day for multiple people so quit being selfish.

I also think it's a load of bollocks that people saying to push up are normally stood back near the spawn. If I suggest people push up I will go first and I'm sure lots of people are the same, although I will ignore the armchair general types.

For me it's all about playing with all the other aspects coming afterwards. I'd say I'm a pretty average player but I do at least go for objectives.

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

I can't stand people that don't pull their weight. Yeah it's nice you paid your game fee but you are potentially ruining the day for multiple people so quit being selfish.

I also think it's a load of bollocks that people saying to push up are normally stood back near the spawn. If I suggest people push up I will go first and I'm sure lots of people are the same, although I will ignore the armchair general types.

For me it's all about playing with all the other aspects coming afterwards. I'd say I'm a pretty average player but I do at least go for objectives.

Although this wasn't really the point of the thread I have to agree with you and Cheesy really pisses me off when people dont try. Actually that probably is the point of the thread. How pissed off I have become by all the people who go to so much effort to look the part but never actually make enough effort to play properly.

It is definitely getting worse and they are definitely a type. I know even people who turn up in jeans can be like that but I think from my experience they are not as common.

Got sick of trying to play one man army and walking out of games tired, sweaty and usually bleeding to find a bunch of guys wearing a full combat gear but they still haven't managed to break a sweat.

I know not all gear whores are like that and some are really good players and nice guys.

But for all those who buy all the kit then hide at the back trying to stay pretty stop it its f*cking annoying.

 

[MrMcG]

Although this wasn't really the point of the thread I have to agree with you and Cheesy really pisses me off when people dont try.

Actually that probably is the point of the thread. How pissed off I have become by all the people who go to so much effort to look the part but never actually make enough effort to play properly.

It is definitely getting worse and they are definitely a type. I know even people who turn up in jeans can be like that but I think from my experience they are not as common.

Got sick of trying to play one man army and walking out of games tired, sweaty and usually bleeding to find a bunch of guys wearing a full combat gear but they still haven't managed to break a sweat.

I know not all gear whores are like that and some are really good players and nice guys.

But for all those who buy all the kit then hide at the back trying to stay pretty stop it its f*cking annoying.

YES

I saw a lot of this at an indoor site we went to before Christmas

Loads of people camping on the upper floor plenty hiding around spawn made the objective of finding packages to blow up the enemy bomb irrelevant kind of annoying

But to me playing is more important than dress up id wear a onesy or pyjamas if they were all I had

 

[Jedi_Master]

But to me playing is more important than dress up id wear a onesy or pyjamas if they were all I had

What camo pattern would your onesy be? lol

 

[K@rl]

I tend to not take it all to seriously and don't really care what I look like. Have played in my work clothes before now (long story) but I do think that there is needs to be a distinction between milsim and regular Airsoft.

 

[MrMcG]

What camo pattern would your onesy be? lol

Hahaha I've got a dinosaur one so Defo green

 

[shortman]

Trig me and deebo javnt been playing as long as ypu but this pissed us off so quick hence why airbourne airsoft and okto seemed more apealing. Just more effort from players and less of the people who dont take part fully.

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

Trig me and deebo javnt been playing as long as ypu but this pissed us off so quick hence why airbourne airsoft and okto seemed more apealing. Just more effort from players and less of the people who dont take part fully.

Compared to some I havent been playing that long but I am definitely getting to the point of giving up. I play small private games where we all just mess around and have a laugh and really go for it and they are great I really look forward to them but havent been to a normal skirmish since October because of an injury and starting to realise I dont miss it.Think it only takes a couple of years to start to get really jaded and then it just gets worse and worse.

 

[beastmode]

Being into Russian gear and being In a Russian team it can get quite expensive to buy the gear in the first place but once you have it you don't need to buy it again. I like playing just as much as I do collecting and wearing kit. Love being a sneaky bastard and proper tactics.

 

[shortman]

Come to a longmoor game with us this year trig! Rmp is toying with one too

 

[Russe11]

Yep, totally about dressing up.

Well thats rather a simplistic view. I also got into WW2 airsoft and re-enacting. The Owen gun above cost £100 for a Sten and £350 to have it converted into an Owen gun. Webbing etc cost about £80, uniform cost about £100 including the hat and leggings. Then I have Khaki drill uniform, Service dress and British airborne gear, so it adds up.

It's fun to turn up to airsoft games dressed unusually. It's also interesting how gear that dates from WW2 compares with the more modern gear everyone else uses. You could say that I am doing practical testing for my own historical research

 

[Reb3l]

I guess im lucky because at my local site no-one care what you wear or what gear you have (apart from a few snobs that everysite has) all they care about is you giving it your all and you can expect far more sneering and snobbing for being selfish rather than turning up with a cheap second hand gear and renting a gun and not hitting anything.

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

I guess im lucky because at my local site no-one care what you wear or what gear you have (apart from a few snobs that everysite has) all they care about is you giving it your all and you can expect far more sneering and snobbing for being selfish rather than turning up with a cheap second hand gear and renting a gun and not hitting anything.

This threads got nothing to do with snobbery or other people looking down on those that dont have nice gear. Its about how for some the thrill is more in the clothes and toys and for others its all about the game itself. The only people to look down on are those who have all the kit but dont really go for it on game day.

The all show and no go crowd.

Someone who turns up with 5 grand of gear but really throws themselves in is no different to someone who turns up in jeans and tshirt and throws themselves in.

Both are there to play and both deserve respect.

 

[ALee91]

Playing the game has got to be more important surely! No point buying the gear if your not going to use it. I have only been at it for 5-6 months and have put a bit of money in to my kit (though for justifiable reasons of course!) though thats primarily down to building up kit as i went.

2nd hand surplus DPM trousers and shirt and face protection firstly, so i wasn't having to ruin my 'street' clothes when i'm diving on the floor and didn't have to wear the camo boiler suits that split your plums everytime you raise your arms to shoot. This was more of a priority for me.

Then my second hand gun ended up breaking on me! So had to buy a back-up/new primary after repairing it!

But no matter what you will normally find me on the front line even if i've only got a sidearm and thunderflashes left.

So to answer the question, its the game not the gear that matters (though a boy can have a lot of fun with his toys).

 

[Mos]

or if he's stuffing the two hi-caps he owns in his jeans pockets...

You must've seen me on a game day then... Jokes, of course not...

I bring 3 .-.

 

[Russe11]

I have never been to a game yet where anyone has looked down on someone because of what they are wearing. Everyone has their own priorities, whether it's a cool getup, fancy expensive guns or trying to develop the best tactics. The great thing about this sport is that no-one tends to judge you on anything other than whether you play fair. Dressing up is fun and gives you more to chat about in between games. When it comes to Milsim (or in my case WW2 games), it becomes part of the immersion and helps identify the teams. On normal open days, it's just a way for people to express themselves.

 

[Jedi_Master]

The great thing about this sport is that no-one tends to judge you on anything other than whether you play fair.

And that is a key point - honesty, integrity and playing a fair game. Discussing hit taking is going off topic but it is fundamental to the game. I think nothing ruins a day more than poor sportmanship.