zombie apocalypse

sharpy2010

so we've all thought about it and a few have even played some zombie games so heres a link to our greatest fantasy to date (so i may be over indulging in greatest fantasy terms) but it would still be good. All details here.

http://wish.co.uk/zombie-shopping-mall/

Hande hoche!

From what I remember a couple of lads went there to play airsoft before. CQB rather than players vs. zombies.

sharpy2010

I was wondering was it the same place but the idea sounds good though

SpektorDyl

Lad your not allowed to bring your own gun, you only get 3 hours from what I can see and its €170 (not including travel expenses) when you can go to Corruption (Vacant, larger indoor site than the mall) for around €90 for the entire weekend.

And not only can you shoot zombies in the head in that event but there are other special characters too.

Go to http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056553215 for a class video, I was there kicking ass and it was awesome, EPIC, deadly. Ba-donka-donk!

Puding

well that is for a package, you can get direct events with first and only who run the site for a lot less

disused mall > all

SpektorDyl

I assure you Vacant Airsoft is Substancially bigger than the mall and well worth the money!

Puding

agree it is cheaper, well we have had the conversation about the size of vacant before so no need to repeat it, but what you prefer and what you see as value for money is down to the individual, all i said was personally I prefer the settings of the Mall

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHauRJTbbzg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqHCaWk_U40

UMP45

Puding wrote: »

agree it is cheaper, well we have had the conversation about the size of vacant before so no need to repeat it, but what you prefer and what you see as value for money is down to the individual, all i said was personally I prefer the settings of the Mall

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHauRJTbbzg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqHCaWk_U40

the cover in vacant is completely changed from what you see in this video, cover has been made in such a way to make it equal for both sides

CQB Airsoft

Puding wrote: »

agree it is cheaper, well we have had the conversation about the size of vacant before so no need to repeat it, but what you prefer and what you see as value for money is down to the individual, all i said was personally I prefer the settings of the Mall

Vacant is 375,000 sq ft not including the outdoor area (previous estimates based on landlords word "cubic" ) and the mall is 250,000 so there is no debate on the issue but I think spektor was just commenting on the zombie events anyway not the sites themselves.

When the site first opened it only had half a roof so unfortunately we had to concentrate most of our funds on that amongst other basic building requirements such as lights and security but since then we have been able to adjust/add the cover and doorways e.t.c.

You also chose a terrible video with very simple editing on a slow days gaming to represent our site that only shows you one of the many, and what was the worst of all the areas that has since been refurbished. I'm not saying we are better than the mall because I was never there but you have never been to vacant and so you can't really give a valid opinion either.

What do you mean by the settings?

For anyone reading this here are a couple of videos, now again these vids are a little outdated too but we are currently editing our most current ones.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/CZy6s1SGT8s?feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZruuxdkvNCg

MagicIRL

Jaysus Puding, that's one old ass video you dug up there. You should really take a trip out to the site this weekend and see how it has changed.

I'm sure the lads are dying to meet ya anyway.

Puding

Ok guys people need to see one saying they prefer something as an attack on the other thing.

I'm not to bothered with over all size, as I say I would prefer the Mall because of the setting ( e.g its a Mall with shops of all types, loading areas and multi levels for example ) for a zombie game.

I picked the first two videos that came up for each site, the video for the mall is also very old as well.

As I said this is my personal preference and only that, why is there a problem with that?

Cool Breeze

Vacant has more angles, more attack options and offers carnage from all sides.

Angles:
The natural layout of Vacant (blueprint: corridors, rooms, walls) creates fantastic exchanges of fire between opposing teams (and zombies!). The tight angles on offer reward smart thinking, aggressive tactics and good aim

Attack options:
Also due to the Vietcong way in which the building has been set up, you have multiple options for attacking enemies. Rarely do you have to attack enemies head-on (unless the game is specifically designed as such). There's a whole range of flanking options open to you: and this means that even though you play the same game-type each week, the outcome is decided differently. So the result is endless variety, and a lot of fun

Carnage from all directions:
Due to the way the lads have set up Vacant (that is, improving on the already terrific layout), the CQB experience in Vacant is unrivaled: at most points in the building you can expect a 360 degree line of fire from enemies. This is a lot of fun: because it demands fast reflexes, accurate firing, and reliance on teammates to cover you backside!


You can't logically put the Mall in the same category as Vacant: as the freedom to roam and explore in Vacant is not matched in the Mall.

thank you.

MARV_AL

Vacant is probably the best site I've been to. Great staff. Great venue and great players. You need to sample different places to have an educated opinion On if one place is better than the other.

Cool Breeze

My only problem with your assessment is that you have not played at Vacant: therefore you cannot state that you prefer the mall without first experiencing Vacant. This is negative and biased posting. I do not like it, because Vacant represents everything that is good about Airsoft in Ireland.

The zombie games are amazing. The milsim games are amazing. The regular games are amazing. The regular players are friendly and talented. The marshals are friendly and fair.
You are dismissing something that a lot of people love, without even trying it yourself.
This naturally upsets fans of Vacant (like me).

Puding wrote: »

Ok guys people need to see one saying they prefer something as an attack on the other thing.

I'm not to bothered with over all size, as I say I would prefer the Mall because of the setting ( e.g its a Mall with shops of all types, loading areas and multi levels for example ) for a zombie game.

I picked the first two videos that came up for each site, the video for the mall is also very old as well.

As I said this is my personal preference and only that, why is there a problem with that?

CQB Airsoft

Puding wrote: »

Ok guys people need to see one saying they prefer something as an attack on the other thing.

I'm not to bothered with over all size, as I say I would prefer the Mall because of the setting ( e.g its a Mall with shops of all types, loading areas and multi levels for example ) for a zombie game.

I picked the first two videos that came up for each site, the video for the mall is also very old as well.

As I said this is my personal preference and only that, why is there a problem with that?

I have no problem at all, thats not the first vid that comes up for our site on either our website or youtube but sure whatever. I was just pointing out to anyone reading this thread that the video you posted does not at all represent our site as it stands.

citizenken

firstly I can't believe that anyone would want to promote a Uk based business over an Irish based business. Secondly having played Vacant I can vouch for the lads there and say the site is substantially different from what is represented here.
I havn' played the mall but I believe it's a great site as well.

You can't make a preference on the basis of a video you have seen, you really should get up there and try it for yourself.:)

Arkslippy

I did a Google search for "vacant airsoft" and over 30 videos came up. none the same as yours.

and what do you know.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgdCMEzS9LY&feature=youtube_gdata_player

there's zombies about !!!!

Puding

Lemming

Pfffft.

or for non-airsoft: 2.8 Hours Later. Which despite not an airsoft gun in sight is f*cking awesome. I know because I've done it. Not in Ireland *shock horror*

Incidentally;

citizenken wrote: »

firstly I can't believe that anyone would want to promote a Uk based business over an Irish based business

Short memories around here ...


/Thread STFU

Inari

Guys this thread is ridiculous!

The OP put up an informative post about a Zombie event in the Mall in Reading, which is regarded among Irish airsofters as a place of pilgrimage, much the same as Sennybridge and Copehill. It was not about promoting a UK-based business over an Irish one, nor was it a dig at the Airsoft Reloaded guys. SpektorDyl was shocked at the cost, and brought Vacant into the discussion showing a better ticket price closer to home, to which Puding brought up the difference between cost and value, stating that he (personally) preferred the thought of a disused Mall for a Zombie event.

There has never been a jab in at Vacant in this thread, so I don't see why there are such erroneous levels of passive-aggressive posts. Dave came in to make sure people knew that the site is vastly different to what is shown in the video Puding linked to, which is fair enough (PS: just for balance, I searched Airsoft Reloaded Vacant into YouTube, and it was the 9th vid - so with different search parameters, it is certainly possible it came up first) - as you would expect; it's only fair to keep people up-to-date, especially when they're coming up in discussion as much as they are in this thread.

A disagreement in preference based on personal opinion for a Zombie game, and one person coming in to make sure people know that the site is far better than shown in the video has devolved into a serious debate about personal opinion, where it seems that Puding is against the world.

Personal preference and opinion is personal; there's no need to get that heated over it. Vacant is a good site, and so too is the Mall. Why is there an argument?

thermo

Inari wrote: »

Why is there an argument?

because with certain groups within this country (not just in airsoft), your either singing their praises or your out to get them :rolleyes:

Steo_123

thermo wrote: »

because with certain groups within this country (not just in airsoft), your either singing their praises or your out to get them :rolleyes:

No one asked for your opinion.

CQB Airsoft

None of the lads had a go at Puding there so I see no need for the mob pic, they are just defending the site they love from what they saw as negative remarks about it. Cool Breeze just said you should try it before judging it, I just let people know that the place doesn't look like that and everyeone else just said it is deadly.

Sure thanks anyway lads.

Steo_123 wrote: »

No one asked for your opinion.

Lol.

thermo

Steo_123 wrote: »

No one asked for your opinion.

and yet i gave it, fancy that, an opinion given on a discussion board. :eek:

Dracimus

And on topic, Puding do you mind me asking have you played in either site? As you have said which would be your preference im wondering if your speaking from experiencing both or just from expectation.

Thanks.

Cool Breeze

Inari wrote: »

Guys this thread is ridiculous!

The OP put up an informative post about a Zombie event in the Mall in Reading, which is regarded among Irish airsofters as a place of pilgrimage, much the same as Sennybridge and Copehill. It was not about promoting a UK-based business over an Irish one, nor was it a dig at the Airsoft Reloaded guys. SpektorDyl was shocked at the cost, and brought Vacant into the discussion showing a better ticket price closer to home, to which Puding brought up the difference between cost and value, stating that he (personally) preferred the thought of a disused Mall for a Zombie event.

There has never been a jab in at Vacant in this thread, so I don't see why there are such erroneous levels of passive-aggressive posts. Dave came in to make sure people knew that the site is vastly different to what is shown in the video Puding linked to, which is fair enough (PS: just for balance, I searched Airsoft Reloaded Vacant into YouTube, and it was the 9th vid - so with different search parameters, it is certainly possible it came up first) - as you would expect; it's only fair to keep people up-to-date, especially when they're coming up in discussion as much as they are in this thread.

A disagreement in preference based on personal opinion for a Zombie game, and one person coming in to make sure people know that the site is far better than shown in the video has devolved into a serious debate about personal opinion, where it seems that Puding is against the world.

Personal preference and opinion is personal; there's no need to get that heated over it. Vacant is a good site, and so too is the Mall. Why is there an argument?

fair point Inari.
But whilst defending Vacant, I was trying to impart just how wicked a site it is.
The Zombie games in particular are simply awesome!
The "actors" who play the zombies go all-out (costumes, walk, sounds, run, body language, crawling, hit taking).
And the 'nemesis' bosses are seriously frightening! You haven't truly experienced Airsoft zombie action until you've found yourself running from a horde of zombies into an office area with a loooooong hallway - only to see a nemesis with a chainsaw at one end, and another nemesis with an M60 at the other end: you being the meat in this sandwich!
Needless to say, the world hasn't seen an Australian run like that since Cathy Freeman at the 2000 Olympics!

And when you do manage to shoot yourself out of a tough spot with immaculate headshots: it is a very exhilarating
(btw, chances are you'll turn a corner straight after and get eaten)

Soooo OP'er, definitely checkout the next "corruption" event at Vacant: and I promise you will become just as passionate as the rest of the Vacant lovers

Arkslippy

I don't know the details hrta, but didnt you give away all the items from your site last year.

never seen a go kat or go kart onsite myself.

C0RPS3R

I'm not here to jump on the band wagon lads but I will say one thing;
Vacant is the reason I became a dedicated airsofter - this site has given me the opportunity to have some absolutely unforgettable times within it. Not least corruption. It's a phenomenal game type set in the perfect location.
The lads in Vacant do a great job in making sure every zombie event is spectacular!

thermo wrote: »

because with certain groups within this country (not just in airsoft), your either singing their praises or your out to get them :rolleyes:

Also, Thermo, are you not a mod? Like an impartial observer into airsoft discussions and someone who keeps the peace within the discussion community?
Cause your comment seemed to be fuelling a fire, not putting it out.
Seems odd.

sharpy2010

Lads seriously I started this thread as I found an interesting link to a site I thought was cool and just wanted to show it. I was in no way promoting anything but Irish!!! Seriously people need to take 5 mins away from their negativity and read and digest a statement before responding!

I have never played either site and would love to but as was pointed out earlier it would cost €170 so i said a fantasy but in saying that if I went to vacant it would cost me entrance plus rental (if I didn't bring my own weapons) plus €100 in diesel and toll so all in all the bones of €150.

I also stated that some others may have experienced zombie games here but I do have one question to vacant. Do you employ actors for your zombies?

It started off as a simple thread to show an Idea but to true boards fashion people have to take it the next step!! Yet as was also pointed out nothing was ever mentioned about lads organising trips to the Mall or Senny or Berget or even Predator for that matter.

My apologies to puding as he seems to have been focused on at the start even though it us my op.
My thanks to inari for trying to bring it back online

Faolchu

dont worry puddin you're not alone i think the mall would make a great setting.

Cool Breeze

sharpy2010 wrote: »

Lads seriously I started this thread as I found an interesting link to a site I thought was cool and just wanted to show it. I was in no way promoting anything but Irish!!! Seriously people need to take 5 mins away from their negativity and read and digest a statement before responding!

I have never played either site and would love to but as was pointed out earlier it would cost €170 so i said a fantasy but in saying that if I went to vacant it would cost me entrance plus rental (if I didn't bring my own weapons) plus €100 in diesel and toll so all in all the bones of €150.

I also stated that some others may have experienced zombie games here but I do have one question to vacant. Do you employ actors for your zombies?

It started off as a simple thread to show an Idea but to true boards fashion people have to take it the next step!! Yet as was also pointed out nothing was ever mentioned about lads organising trips to the Mall or Senny or Berget or even Predator for that matter.

My apologies to puding as he seems to have been focused on at the start even though it us my op.
My thanks to inari for trying to bring it back online

I hope you found my posts useful.

Cool Breeze

Faolchu wrote: »

dont worry puddin you're not alone i think the mall would make a great setting.

but not as good as vacant

UMP45

sharpy2010 wrote: »

Do you employ actors for your zombies?

the zombies in vacant have been playing as zombies for years and are very good and dont mind getting shot, they are great at there roles.

Faolchu

Cool Breeze wrote: »

but not as good as vacant

no actually i think the mall would be a better site, though i have yet to visit it. and before you ask I have been to vacant more than once and formed an opinion of it based upon my experiences on those days. but i'm not gonna go into detail here about it. the things i had issue with i explained to the marshals on site on the days i was there.

CQB Airsoft

sharpy2010 wrote: »

Lads seriously I started this thread as I found an interesting link to a site I thought was cool and just wanted to show it. I was in no way promoting anything but Irish!!! Seriously people need to take 5 mins away from their negativity and read and digest a statement before responding!

I have never played either site and would love to but as was pointed out earlier it would cost €170 so i said a fantasy but in saying that if I went to vacant it would cost me entrance plus rental (if I didn't bring my own weapons) plus €100 in diesel and toll so all in all the bones of €150.

The last corruption was only €50 so your numbers couldn't be more off dude and that was for 10 hours gaming, rental is only €15. But just out of curiosity how would it cost you €100 for diesel to get to Kildare from Cork?

sharpy2010 wrote: »

I also stated that some others may have experienced zombie games here but I do have one question to vacant. Do you employ actors for your zombies?

None of our zombies are airsofters, one of them is in the British army and we plan our events around his leave and the other lads time off e.t.c. They are all amazing zombies it has to be said but again I'm not arguing the merit of our events over the mall's or anyone else's events.

Cool Breeze wrote: »

but not as good as vacant

Lol

sharpy2010

As I said I am not doubting any place over another having not tried them but I would plan on it over the next few months.
To answer your question I drive a 2.5TD jeep and at current pump prices it costs me €100 to fill the tank and as it's also a commercial I pay nearly €3 a toll and there is two on the way up. But remember einsteins rule what goes up must come down so I have the same toll charges again. So adding that up I come up with a sum of €162 APPROX. but as you said it's a 10 hour game and after driving for 2.5 hrs up and gaming I would want somewhere to stay so that could drive the price up more! Now you did ask and I explained and to me price isn't the problem no doubt vacant is fantastic but when someone starts to go overboard about me posting something Airsoft on an Airsoft forum what am I to do?
I remember awhile back on another thread someone said you can rent a whole Island for Airsoft complete with old WW2 submarine tunnels etc. Would I get slated for that too if I said I wanted to go? As i stated in OP it was a cool fantasy. No doubt vacant with factory and land etc run a great game there but my point was it's not a SHOPPING CENTRE! That to me brings a different level of cool into it

sharpy2010

Cool Breeze wrote: »

I hope you found my posts useful.

to be honest they were if I needed to talk tactics and as I said I wasnt putting down vacant in any way it has its own appeal my thing was that it wad in a shopping centre but thanks for the posts about angle and everything you really know how to sell vacant and I do plan on making a trip up sometime but is it such a bad thing in your eyes that a fellow airsofter would want to travel to the uk to play a scenario that isn't offered here? Yes vacant run zombie games but in s shopping centre? There had been a cruise ship docked in cork harbour for months now waiting to be sold if they could organise a zombie game on that if would be unreal

CQB Airsoft

sharpy2010 wrote: »

As I said I am not doubting any place over another having not tried them but I would plan on it over the next few months.
To answer your question I drive a 2.5TD jeep and at current pump prices it costs me €100 to fill the tank and as it's also a commercial I pay nearly €3 a toll and there is two on the way up. But remember einsteins rule what goes up must come down so I have the same toll charges again. So adding that up I come up with a sum of €162 APPROX. but as you said it's a 10 hour game and after driving for 2.5 hrs up and gaming I would want somewhere to stay so that could drive the price up more! Now you did ask and I explained and to me price isn't the problem no doubt vacant is fantastic but when someone starts to go overboard about me posting something Airsoft on an Airsoft forum what am I to do?
I remember awhile back on another thread someone said you can rent a whole Island for Airsoft complete with old WW2 submarine tunnels etc. Would I get slated for that too if I said I wanted to go? As i stated in OP it was a cool fantasy. No doubt vacant with factory and land etc run a great game there but my point was it's not a SHOPPING CENTRE! That to me brings a different level of cool into it

Dude, I obviously want to go to the mall too. I've been putting it off for ages and I was just answering your questions. I only wanted you to know that our place doesn't look like what was on the vid, thats all from me on the matter.

On another note though we provide a sleeping area (free obviously) and truth be told I know all the lads posting for vacant would love the mall too, sure who wouldn't. They just love Vacant is all, we're actually really sound people when you chat to us anywhere other than boards. We just always seem to bump heads with people here.

sharpy2010

No problem man As I said I would love to come up with a few of the lads and I'll tell ye beforehand so when I come you can say "that's that Langer!!" ha ha ha

CQB Airsoft

sharpy2010 wrote: »

No problem man As I said I would love to come up with a few of the lads and I'll tell ye beforehand so when I come you can say "that's that Langer!!" ha ha ha

We'll all chip in for your diesel dude :D:D:D:D:cool:

sharpy2010

CQB Airsoft wrote: »

We'll all chip in for your diesel dude :D:D:D:D:cool:

Now I will admit that not many sites would offer this!! So I now have somewhere to sleep, diesel covered all im short now is for someone to load my mags and act as human shield if the zombies get to close!!!:D:D:D:D

UMP45

sharpy2010 wrote: »

Now I will admit that not many sites would offer this!! So I now have somewhere to sleep, diesel covered all im short now is for someone to load my mags and act as human shield if the zombies get to close!!!:D:D:D:D

you could possibly use someone as a human shield, just stand behind them and the zombie gets them and not you

andy_g

Off-topic post's have been removed these will be reviewed by the mod team.

Any further advertising post's will be removed and offenders will be warned/infracted this is not the site's sub fora if you wish to use it you have threads there.

Cqb Airsoft and Hrta please take any disputes to pm and not the puplic forum.

Cool Breeze

Faolchu wrote: »

no actually i think the mall would be a better site, though i have yet to visit it. and before you ask I have been to vacant more than once and formed an opinion of it based upon my experiences on those days. but i'm not gonna go into detail here about it. the things i had issue with i explained to the marshals on site on the days i was there.

you're wrong.
Vacant has the best Zombie airsoft event in Europe.

Cool Breeze

sharpy2010 wrote: »

to be honest they were if I needed to talk tactics and as I said I wasnt putting down vacant in any way it has its own appeal my thing was that it wad in a shopping centre but thanks for the posts about angle and everything you really know how to sell vacant and I do plan on making a trip up sometime but is it such a bad thing in your eyes that a fellow airsofter would want to travel to the uk to play a scenario that isn't offered here? Yes vacant run zombie games but in s shopping centre? There had been a cruise ship docked in cork harbour for months now waiting to be sold if they could organise a zombie game on that if would be unreal

Vacant has the best zombie airsoft event in Europe.

Faolchu

Cool Breeze wrote: »

you're wrong.

:rolleyes: you forgot to add FACT!!!!!1111!!!111!!! after that, if you did then it would have added so much more weight to your arguement and may have actually swayed me to join your campaign. .

also might i add its the best in your opinion. others are entitled to disagree with you for what ever reason.

Arkslippy

You might want to get your jeep checked too.

i often drive to and from cork - ballymakeera area to Dublin back in my 2.2 and never use more than 70 quid in fuel and 6 quid at fermoy is a rippoff agreed.

Dracimus

andy_g wrote: »

Off-topic post's have been removed these will be reviewed by the mod team.

Any further advertising post's will be removed and offenders will be warned/infracted this is not the site's sub fora if you wish to use it you have threads there.

Cqb Airsoft and Hrta please take any disputes to pm and not the puplic forum.

Mind removing the pic of flaming torches while your removing anything not to really do with the topic thanks. Keep it nice and fair across the board thanks.

CQB Airsoft

Thanks Cool breeze, what Faolchu said is true too though I obviously agree with you

Faolchu

CQB Airsoft wrote: »

Thanks Cool breeze, what Faolchu said is true too though I obviously agree with you

why am i not surprised. of course if you disagreed with him i'd suspect your business partners would be wanting a quiet word with you

sharpy2010

Arkslippy wrote: »

You might want to get your jeep checked too.

i often drive to and from cork - ballymakeera area to Dublin back in my 2.2 and never use more than 70 quid in fuel and 6 quid at fermoy is a rippoff agreed.

no dont need it checked had a new fuel pump recently getting new plugs and starter is fine and ive had a number of jeeps over the years and it would take me a full tank to get to say ballymun (Ikea) and back to southside of the city so im not worried there. On a side note its a full tank to empty so say a total round trip of 340 miles on the clock and thats about what i get out of a tank.
All of them are if you ask me there is many stops on the main motorway that you can get on and get off without paying:rolleyes: