Troops in Contact: The Rionegro Mandate

Will suss out who of the crew are going and get me ticket booked asap

I'm on for this! Nice.

fayer wrote: »

Booked!

Better be changing your location from "Guerilla HQ Chernaus" then so

While it's possible to stay up for the whole event I wouldn't recommend it, you'll probably want to catch at least a couple hours sleep, maybe more depending on the unit (I personally expect those villagers to be at least trying to get a good nights sleep ...).

Sleeping arrangements also depend on unit, some of them have a safe zone camping option with optional in game camping, some have entirely in game camping.

Agree with wolf, if your CO's know what they are doing, and your company CO's, they will rotate sections to ensure everyone gets downtime while there is still units up maintaining the lines

Not sure what happened to the registration form link (it was working earlier, honest guv). This is a working link Registration From.

You need to save it off (File-Save As). Enter your details and then send it back to the Bellurgan guys.

If we left it editable then anyone could change the form, and worse the next person in would see the nasty horrible details of your medical conditions, and have your girlfriend/next of kin's phone number.

Can we get a poll going to see where the numbers are with regards people's faction choice?

Booked

When does early booking end, won't have mine booked until next week?

and so it begins!!!!!!!!!!

So is there a need for a large backpack as such?


Do I need a tent and sleeping bag?
I won a voucher for €150 from SEAirsoft so I'm looking to get some of the things I may need from that.

evilrobotshane wrote: »

You'll certainly need a sleeping bag, and a ground mat.

What unit you're in will determine what equipment you need on top of that. I know you're interested in the Special Forces unit, who will need a rucksack (doesn't need to be huge, but should be low-visibility; I'm using one exactly like the one you posted there - it uses a special folding ground mat as an insert to give it shape by the way, so if it doesn't come with one and you're getting it make sure to grab one of those too) and some kind of low-profile, low-visibility shelter, like a bivvie bag, basha, swag or poncho.

If you're in one of the other units and would like to sleep in-game, you'll need a tent (or a mate with a tent). There may be a possibility of sleeping off-game in a barn in which case you wouldn't need a tent, but we haven't confirmed that yet and with insurance considerations and all kinds of weird stuff like that I wouldn't go banking on it.

Congratulations on the voucher! You could certainly stock up on some nifty kit with that amount.

Good to know means i'll need to get this stuff as well .

I can't decide who to choose
I like the sound of the Heavies, but i'm not a lmg or dmr man so that would be a bit off.
Might go special forces or Penitent Brigade.

Perhaps the Republicanos should counter with "La fuerza imparable"

Im able to go to this now Cant wait!
Now to read up on the factions and decide who to go with Good few of us going aswell so should be class

sliabh wrote: »

There is an even enough split on players at the moment. But one or two of the smaller units (like special forces) are nearly full.

I'd imagined that they'd fill first

So suppose I bring dry rations in with me, what ways are there of heating water for some warm food? I've seen small alcohol cookers and another cooker on SE with wax tablets.

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Anyone whos travelled to Bellurgan before, how long does it take to travel from dublin ?

I think it was an hour and a half when myself and the lads went up.

Was looking at it on google maps and its just a straight run up the m1 and then a small bit of small roads 55 minutes google maps said, i tought it would have been longer tbh

there was a request for a list of things to bring so heres what i could think of off the top of my head that i would bring on a 24 hour exercise with the reserves with a few mods but its fairly much the same. I may have missed a few things but thats the main part of it if iv missed anything let me know

Tent
Sleeping bag
Spare camo gear
Spare socks
Spare underwear
Eating utensils (mess tins or metal mug, spoon, knife and the fork is optional)
Rations
Ground mat
What u need for your rifle
Snacks (things you can eat when you stop for 2 minutes)
Combat gear (chest rig knee pads etc)
Small med kit (though I doubt u will need it except for blisters etc)
Warm top (very important for when u stop or sleeping in the night you can get very cold very quickly)
Bergen or large rucksack and a small one for a grab sack
Water 2 to 3 litres
Small sewing kit (for those nasty crotch rips)
Water proof gear
Camo paint (optional)
Wash bag (small towel, soap etc)
Zip lock bags great for water proofing everything
Boots 1 pair (I know obv but u never know)
Spare t shirt
Small cooker hexi or gas
Pens, pencil and notebook
head net
radio (optional)

I don't think we have said enough about why we picked Belurgan park for the "National Event"...

The size of the woodland alone is slightly over 200 acres, or 809,371 meters squared with a small lake on the outskirts. The terrain is extremely varied and dynamic with more than enough space for units to literally get lost in. Their are many spots were a camp would have a good chance of remaining hidden.

The guys there have a lot of experience in running big events. Large 12 hour endurance bike races, motocross weekends and off roading days have all been held on site before. They can fit over 200 cars in the field directly in front of the farm. There is an area of woodland to the right of this field that could be used as an extra in game area or a safe camping zone. They have permission to set up campfire areas also to facilitate cooking and create a social focal point for players 'off game'. There are large BBQ facilities for an end of game get together. At the last bike event a pig was spit roasted for example.

They have just installed two shower cubicles and permanent toilets in the building opposite the sign in room. Placing portaloos is an option for the outskirts of the forest which has been done at previous events. There are power facilities in the yard for charging batteries etc. There also is power in the shed on the far side of the wood.

Props and game-wise, they have a few jeeps for game use with roads through the site. There is also a 10k+ mountain bike trail throughout the forest that has been mapped with GPS accuracy and could be great for moving troops. Some of the wooden foot bridges also really look the part. The airsoft part of the site has been developed with milsim in mind. Every structure has a purpose so to speak. They have kept clear of using building materials that look out of place such as tyres and pallets. Currently they have a village, radio tower, prison cell, checkpoint and one general kind of outpost. I believe the church is going in this week.

Bellurgan is 10 minutes from Dundalk hospital and 20 minutes to Newry's hospital. From previous events the land owner has established a good relationship with the local ambulance service and will have them on standby or high alert during the event.

That good enough for ya?