Are you a one site airsofter ?

swiftblade · 23-07-2011 08:24PM

Some of the best games I had was with a lot of younger players. I also find the younger ones complain less, something which really anoys me. Sure you have to put up with the odd "cod" question but I would rather that than been cursed at, something which I see a lot from the older generation.

They are also the future of airsoft, whether we like it or not.

1man3letters · 23-07-2011 11:35PM

ye im a one site man really,like was said as in a local pub way, just lucky my local kicks ass i guess, preadtor awesome though,that place rocks.
dont mind goin other places thou, good to see diff people and diff games

gerrowadat · 24-07-2011 01:28AM

Lemming wrote: »

I think younger players are getting an unfair deal/reputation here. It is the mindset & attitude of the player that determines how likely they are to cheat, not the age. I've seen some of the most honest and deferential (and funny) moments of play from youth players; and with one or two exceptions to that, some of the worst play from people all over the age of eighteen.

By all means head to a different site - it's entirely your decision and based on what you want to get out of any given day, but I've been to sites with large numbers of young players with no issues; one in particular (AWA in herts, UK. And for those who talk about "chancing a drive", how does a four hour each way trek sound?) that springs to mind as there were more under-eighteens than over by a fair margin on the day I was there and it didn't matter a jot. Granted, it wasn't a particularly "tactical" day out and more just unadulterated skirmishing fun. But goes to show again that it's not the age, it's the player themselves that makes or breaks a day out.

I think people picked me up a bit wrong -- I'm not against playing with young players, far from it -- one of the best groups of lads I've played with were out for a birthday party in HRTA one time, savage mindset and really got into it.

My main point was, let's not lie, a lot of them are mongoloids. Not all of them, but the median length of unchewed sleeve is lower. So, if I show up at a site where players who know what they're at are outnumbered by kids, I'm just going to cut my losses. I'm getting out more like twice a month these days, so having a **** time isn't just something I can laugh off any more.

I should also mention that I apply that same yardstick to certain teams, individuals, etc. Call it elitist if you want, get some noize like.

Arkslippy · 24-07-2011 01:00PM

gerrowadat wrote: »

I think people picked me up a bit wrong -- I'm not against playing with young players, far from it -- one of the best groups of lads I've played with were out for a birthday party in HRTA one time, savage mindset and really got into it.

My main point was, let's not lie, a lot of them are mongoloids. Not all of them, but the median length of unchewed sleeve is lower. So, if I show up at a site where players who know what they're at are outnumbered by kids, I'm just going to cut my losses. I'm getting out more like twice a month these days, so having a **** time isn't just something I can laugh off any more.

I should also mention that I apply that same yardstick to certain teams, individuals, etc. Call it elitist if you want, get some noize like.

I only play 1 site now, and I disagree with gerriwdats comments about the under 16 crowds filling sites. First if all, they are mainly learning the game and out to enjoy themselves and will be the backbone of the game in a few years.

Secondly, if you go and 70% of the players are too young for your tastes, without them the site would be 70% empty and then people would moan about that.

As for brushing them all with the brit dpm, spetnaz brush, I'd imagine at 15 years of age and no job, that's what the budget stretches to and you bring what you can.

You are not being elitist though, just a bit narrowminded.

gerrowadat · 24-07-2011 08:02PM

Arkslippy wrote: »

You are not being elitist though, just a bit narrowminded.

Narrowminded implies I haven't expanded my horizons. I have played on most sites in Ireland for years, and have empirical evidence based off a large sample set that site full of ungflehs == **** games. You can cry foul all you like, but that's how it's been and continues to be.

Arkslippy · 24-07-2011 09:36PM

You should just hang up the boots then, I'd imagine you are in a minority.

gerrowadat · 25-07-2011 05:22AM

Arkslippy wrote: »

You should just hang up the boots then, I'd imagine you are in a minority.

Nah, I manage to avoid the windowlickers (player and site owner) pretty well by keeping myself informed. I'm in a rather ELITIST minority on that one, yeah.

Arkslippy · 25-07-2011 08:16AM

Once you're happy and are getting what you want, work away.

Inari · 25-07-2011 11:04AM

Lads, lets not kid ourselves. Every single one of us is prejudiced in some shape, way or form. You arrive at a site and see 3 people there, you think "Damn, this game will be crap", or you arrive and there's a team you really abhor and you think "Nuts to this", or as Gerrowadat said, you arrive and there's a stereotypical player-base that you do not trust for a good game and you think "I'm a cut my losses"

You cannot escape your prejudices, only educate and expand upon them. I do think that the lads have made an excellent point that has been missed; Ireland suffers small-town syndrome. Word gets around pretty quickly about what kind of site it is, what type of player goes there etc. False news travels even faster, so it's hard to know if it's necessarily truth, partial truth, or flat out lies, but most are not willing to take the risk when you can only get out once a month, if you're lucky.

Bernie Mac · 25-07-2011 12:37PM

Can I just pick up on one thing

gerrowadat wrote: »

I spent a good long while of heartache going to new sites just as they open and discovering the owners didn't really understand the game, or weren't bothered marshalling, or it was populated by the brit DPM overalls/beta spetz brigade.

All I can say about that is, yes of course they are. If a site opens up fresh and new, the marshals and the players won't know what works best and what doesn't. Its the exact same with anything. Whenever I have played sites I have been to site that open up fresh to see what all the buzz is, but then go back at least 9 months or so later to see what has improved or if it has at all. That's when you should make up your mind.

I may have taken you up on that the wrong way and I apologise if i did, but I have heard that **** talk about sites week and week out, or any time I talk to another airsofter and I don't think it is fair to judge a site on one attendance either due to the lack of experience or a bunch a idiots attendance.

gerrowadat · 25-07-2011 03:38PM

Bernie Mac wrote: »

Can I just pick up on one thing

All I can say about that is, yes of course they are. If a site opens up fresh and new, the marshals and the players won't know what works best and what doesn't. Its the exact same with anything. Whenever I have played sites I have been to site that open up fresh to see what all the buzz is, but then go back at least 9 months or so later to see what has improved or if it has at all. That's when you should make up your mind.

I may have taken you up on that the wrong way and I apologise if i did, but I have heard that **** talk about sites week and week out, or any time I talk to another airsofter and I don't think it is fair to judge a site on one attendance either due to the lack of experience or a bunch a idiots attendance.

Excellent point - I rarely won't go to sites because "only mongs play there" - the site is (mostly) the players, and the players change every week. I'll try to mix it up a bit every so often, and there are only a small number of sites I've decided not to go to again, mainly because their owners have proven themselves to be ****birds. You know who you are :-)

eadyzrx1200 · 26-07-2011 12:41AM

Brit DPM is the camo best suited to Ireland

Mando Commando · 26-07-2011 02:12AM

I often rock the Brit DPM on a normal Saturday, keeps the good stuff for away games! It's great camo and tough as ya like, even if it's cheap as chips

Arkslippy · 26-07-2011 11:35AM

eadyzrx1200 wrote: »

Brit DPM is the camo best suited to Ireland

They did field research for 400 years.

When you drive over the border and look at the terrain, first thought brit dpm.

Captain Commie · 03-08-2011 12:33AM

i would be a one siter, mostly cause i rocked up to one site and kinda never left (tho been absent for last 6 weeks)

gerrowadat · 03-08-2011 02:25AM

Arkslippy wrote: »

They did field research for 400 years.

When you drive over the border and look at the terrain, first thought brit dpm.

And a taped together beta spetz and a **** haircut and zits. lollers.

FlankWiz94 · 11-08-2011 01:32PM

Imho most younger u16 players ive encountered have been pretty sound and (know the basic rules). Sayin that ive also experienced some new younger players that literally didn't know **** about airsoft and rules. Ive been airsofting for almost 2 years now and I'm only 17(almost 18) but imo the best thing for anyone starting off to do is to research a bit, look up the rules and if they know anyone who already plays for any tips/pointers. That's what I did and I only made one mistake (blind firing) but quickly copped on. What I've seen at my regular site is that the new players (majority young rentals) are briefed and told all the rules in a seperate cabin.

Back to the subject I'm a one site airsofter due to the fact i don't drive i always enjoy playing there but don't get out too often due to hurling, lifts and money. I have tried another site (will not mention) where i didnt like the marshals (too pushy even though we were pinned and the site imo was tilted too much in the favor of defenders (attackers had to assault over no mans land)) and the airsoft team that are regulars were kinda full of themselves (because they won games pretty easily against a bunch of lads just thrown together (most were rentals and new to airsoft, basically no balance on the day)). I'll probably stick to my regular site because everyone is dead on there

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hunter12 · 16-09-2011 04:14PM

Airsoft sites are a bit thin on the ground on the south side but a new place has opened near Newtownmountkennedy it is Hill Top Airsoft I have played there twice and its pretty good, I try to get to as many sites as possible and have not found many as good as this.

Zomg Okay · 17-09-2011 01:44PM

I'm a one site airsofter. I keep intending to start going to another nearby one but money and not being able to drive hold me back.

Meh, I'll get around to it eventually. :pac:

Lemming · 17-09-2011 02:07PM

Personally, I'm spoiled for choice.

My 'local' site (Brit-tac airsoft) has two sites although they're experimenting with some more woodland venues; a six-storey CQB site bang smack in the middle of Sheffield city centre and a woodland site a bit further out. A bit further out with a 45 minute drive south and I've got one of the best woodland sites (imo) in the UK (Matlock Combat Games). There are a few more sites a little further afield again but have not been to those yet so can't comment.

If I break the two hour drive barrier, which to be fair isn't much different from Southside Dublin to Predator all told, I've got access to the incredible Free-Fire Zone site in Peterborough (a rather mil-sim friendly site run by Fire-Support) and Fireball Squadron just outside Birmingham along with some First & Only sites.

In Ireland, my local was HRTA although I visit other sites occasionally too (Predator, Cork Airsoft, G-TAC back in the day, etc.)

Arkslippy · 17-09-2011 02:37PM

I'm a one site player now. I play at vacant in naas, best run site I've been to and largest Cbq site in Europe. Player last Sunday week and it was chucking it down and we all just stood and watched. 2 players said what I was thinking at the same time. At least were not in a forest somewhere in that.

I do like the barn too though.

Witcher · 17-09-2011 06:23PM

hunter12 wrote: »

Airsoft sites are a bit thin on the ground on the south side but a new place has opened near Newtownmountkennedy it is Hill Top Airsoft I have played there twice and its pretty good, I try to get to as many sites as possible and have not found many as good as this.

+1, I haven't played airsoft there myself but I know the owner and the other guys who run it and they're all top notch. Expressed an interest in some milsim type games too which is good.

Bobby Baccala · 17-09-2011 07:28PM

HRTA been goin there for years dont go too regularly but when i go airsoftin thats the only place i go
good marshalling, good atmosphere, good games, good people, good site.

hunter12 · 18-09-2011 10:11PM

Blay wrote: »

+1, I haven't played airsoft there myself but I know the owner and the other guys who run it and they're all top notch. Expressed an interest in some milsim type games too which is good.

Yes they have a great CQB and plans for many different types of games I really enjoyed myself the last time I was there and intend to go back next Sunday ( Numbers allowing), If you are into MilSim try Bellurgan Park (600 acre forest) in Dundalk they stage some great events well thought out and managed.
But if you are Southside and looking for a good venu go to Hilltop it is another level well made and professional

FlankWiz94 · 09-10-2011 10:22PM

HRTA always will be my home site the players are great, everytime I go up the lads have done something new with the place. Will try other places when I get my licence and get a car but HRTA will always be the site I'll always keep going to. Dave id a great lad especially when it comes to getting the new guys into it. Always have a laugh everytime I get up there. Wish I could get there more often though.

sunstreaker · 17-10-2011 11:04AM

i have only played a few times,twice at hrta over a year ago so i tried out red barn last saturday morning...its a fantastic site and i will try to play on others.the reason for the long delay getting back playing is when i was serving in the rdf we had a guy in the unit who would not shut up about it,dont get me wrong,i like airsoft just as much as the next person but i dont go on about it 24/7 like he did and as a result he turned me off it...but im back now

Mando Commando · 18-10-2011 02:00AM

Is he on Boards?

sunstreaker · 18-10-2011 05:43AM

Mando Commando wrote: »

Is he on Boards?

not too sure.i have not seen or spoken to him for over a year

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