AO-WI: Paintball Sams Spring Big Game May 6 & 7, 2006

[AutomagRT1483]

AO-WI, AO-IL, AO-MN:

***If you are looking for a nice Karta Emag, I have one for sale***http://automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=192515

It is time once again to set up an AO contigent for the Spring Big Game this year. They even feature lower paint price for pre-order. 10 bucks cheaper as a matter of fact per case and 1/2 case.

Prices:
A. Pre-Order:
- Case $75.00
- 1/2 Case $45.00

B. Day of Event:
- Case $95.00
- 1/2 Case $55.00

C. All Day Air:
- $10.00 All weekend pass (per tank). Just comfirmed with Matt from PB Sam's.

Dates you need to remember:
April 24th - Last day to pre-order paint via personal check.
April 30th - Last day to pre-order paint via the field.
May 3rd - Last day to pre-order via credit card.

How to order paint:
1. To harass Nikki directly via telephone: Call her at 262-895-3070
2. Mailing address for you out of towners using checks:
Paint Ball Sams
P.O. Box 295
Waterford, WI 53185
3. Or just go to the field and do it.

Website:
www.paintballsams.com (http://)

List of AO Attendies:
AutomagRT1483 (+4)
Smoke (Formerly A.K.A. autmagfreek)
MicroMiniMe
Hexis
Tyger
rifleman wi
Shives - Definate maybe.
TheAngryDrunkenRussian + 5
Iron Core (maybe)
SeeK
grEenAlEins
Dharma punk (+1)
warpspyder (Maybe)
REDRT (Maybe)
trevorjk (doubtful)
RoamingStorm +3
Suicidal Snyper - Could quite possibly need a ride again, in case any one is interested in getting him if he needs one. ;)
number1zero
arsonpaintbal06
Badger1099 (+1)
LorneCash

[Shives]

W/ a very deffinite maybe...


Shives

[rifleman wi]

yea, ill be there.... with or without the emag.. can we use the paint from the fall big game, or did they change it again?

[AutomagRT1483]

Jesus rifleman you know better. You can only use the paint you buy that day for the Big Game, use the rest if you have some left on regular days.

[MicroMiniMe]

Sweet, with the paint being $10 cheaper, I can pay back Hexis for air from last time.
;)

Hmm, might not have to shoot the Merlin all weekend. Though Hex shot just as much with the cocker as he would with the emag...

[AutomagRT1483]

Apparently they are celebrating their 20th year in the business.

[rifleman wi]

Jesus rifleman you know better. You can only use the paint you buy that day for the Big Game, use the rest if you have some left on regular days.
:p i forgot... been a while since ive been to sams. ill prolly just buy a half case this time, didnt use it all last time.

[AutomagRT1483]

:p i forgot... been a while since ive been to sams. ill prolly just buy a half case this time, didnt use it all last time.

I used 2.5 cases last time myself. :shooting: Out of the 4 cases me and my brother split. :clap:

[Tyger]

I'll see what I can do. That's gonna be a tight month, and I'm still not where I physically want to be.

I'll be there if I can tho.

[TheAngryDrunkenRussian]

I have to check my work schedule because springs coming up fast and we got a ton of work hitting the ground as soon as we can. But yeah I'd say put me on the list +1

[IronCore]

Which team are you guys going to be on?

[SeeK]

Which team are you guys going to be on?

We are usually on the team that heads away from the front.

Count me in.

[Aslan]

$75/case!!! :wow:

$95/case!! :wow:

And I thought $60/case at Hell Survivor's was steep!

There's no paint worth $95/case...IMO... :ninja:

[SeeK]

$75/case!!! :wow:

$95/case!! :wow:

And I thought $60/case at Hell Survivor's was steep!

There's no paint worth $95/case...IMO... :ninja:

I like to use the bottled beer analogy whenever somebody says this. How much is a bottle when you go to a bar to hang out with friends? It's the same beer as if you went to the store. But it's not about the beer. It's about the surroundings, the event, the company you keep.

How much is a beer and hot dog at a ball game?

And maybe I've been playing too long but I remember when it was $60 for 1/2 case. Does anyone know how many rounds were in a case back then?

[TheAngryDrunkenRussian]

I remember those day's at Paintball dave's friday night fights $80 - for a case of 2000. $20 - admission and about $1 - per 1000 psi.

Another question is there a list of SE WI paintball shops?

[AutomagRT1483]

I like to use the bottled beer analogy whenever somebody says this. How much is a bottle when you go to a bar to hang out with friends? It's the same beer as if you went to the store. But it's not about the beer. It's about the surroundings, the event, the company you keep.

How much is a beer and hot dog at a ball game?

And maybe I've been playing too long but I remember when it was $60 for 1/2 case. Does anyone know how many rounds were in a case back then?

I couldnt have said it better.

[Aslan]

I couldnt have said it better.

Hey...if playing there in that game is that important to ya...more power to ya. But if my paint (or my bar tab for that matter) is $90...that's not a good thing. :eek: :spit_take

[grEnAlEins]

If I have no finals on friday that is. If I do then I cant say for sure on Sat, but Sunday heck yeah.

[AutomagRT1483]

Hey...if playing there in that game is that important to ya...more power to ya. But if my paint (or my bar tab for that matter) is $90...that's not a good thing. :eek: :spit_take


True true. my bar tab hasnt got that high yet. :cheers:

[Dharma punk]

I'll be there at least one day for sure. Probably Saturday. Sunday is a good possibility as I'll be laid off by then. :argh:

[MicroMiniMe]

$75/case!!! :wow:

$95/case!! :wow:

And I thought $60/case at Hell Survivor's was steep!

There's no paint worth $95/case...IMO... :ninja:
As I stated in the other thread about Sam's.

You gonna start the Spring Game thread soon Geoff?


/yes everyone, Sam's paint is priced high, but thats all you pay. They also have the best field staff of anywhere I've ever played at. I'll pay a little extra anytime I know I'll have a great experience and fun all weekend. Theft incidents and injury to players (not counting us older guys rolling ankles) is always almost nonexistant.


//you are *NOT* ninjas
///Don't shoot the animals

:headbang:

You are paying for a well experienced field staff. Many many adults (and a senior citizen or two :argh: ) are on staff and will kick out any troublemakers and generally yell at any morans to get in line. It says something when people drive in from many states away to play for the weekend year after year. Its not as big as other huge draw events but its very friendly and easy to have fun.

/beware the 'box' if you were at Fall Game last year. :ninja:

//Marriot w/hot tub as usual
///Might try and commandeer a caravan to Michigan Monster Game as well

[TheAngryDrunkenRussian]

damn there is going to be alot of people headed out to there now I need to change my +1 to about +5 now. Now I just need to get my Mag off to the Annodizing place so you can see The Firefighter Tribute Mag in Action.

[Aslan]

As I stated in the other thread about Sam's.


You are paying for a well experienced field staff. Many many adults (and a senior citizen or two :argh: ) are on staff and will kick out any troublemakers and generally yell at any morans to get in line. It says something when people drive in from many states away to play for the weekend year after year. Its not as big as other huge draw events but its very friendly and easy to have fun.

/beware the 'box' if you were at Fall Game last year. :ninja:

//Marriot w/hot tub as usual
///Might try and commandeer a caravan to Michigan Monster Game as well

If all you pay is for paint, then I stand corrected. If there are no other fees, admission...air...etc...then perhaps it would be worth trying, especially if the staff is as good as you point out. I totally agree that fields that excell are fields that are well run. If games are fair and fun...people will pay a little more to play. :shooting: :bounce:

[AutomagRT1483]

Actually yeah you do pay for air, buts its 10 bucks for an all weekend pass. National is supplying the air.

[SeeK]

If all you pay is for paint, then I stand corrected. If there are no other fees, admission...air...etc...then perhaps it would be worth trying, especially if the staff is as good as you point out. I totally agree that fields that excell are fields that are well run. If games are fair and fun...people will pay a little more to play. :shooting: :bounce:

There are no admission or parking fees. I believe all day air (4500psi) is $10 or $1 per 1K psi.

CO2 is also available.

And there isn't a rule that you NEED to shoot a case. You can buy 1/4 or 1/2 cases. Your best savings is to split a case.

There are usually 4-5 Big Games per day and then there is Nic. (aka HoseFest). In there you could go woodsball or speedball among the buildings.

[AutomagRT1483]

Iron core - We usually start at the white fort and hit the barrel fields from the North.

[IronCore]

Iron core - We usually start at the white fort and hit the barrel fields from the North.
..sounds good to me :)


There are usually 4-5 Big Games per day and then there is Nic. (aka HoseFest). In there you could go woodsball or speedball among the buildings.
That Nicaragua game is fun

[MicroMiniMe]

Iron core - We usually start at the white fort and hit the barrel fields from the North.

Nothing like the sound of about 200 players meeting 200 players at the barrel field and pushing on, or falling back, to the hyperball field.

But yeah Aslan, its the full experience that bring many in to play. The field is nice enough, with heavy woods and partial swamp, as well as barrel fields and fully cleared hyperball areas. The refs are all well seasoned, there are multiple photographers and the company is always great.
Escorting Tyger carrying the flag one game, to see our own team friendly fire him at our own base was priceless. Watching Jayloo film and yell at Suicidal Snyper to take a fort is always fun. Most of the guys who used to be sponsored by AGD (AGD Pride/ Butterscotch Yo), work as refs/techs there. Tom Kaye routinely makes an appearance, and tons of other AOers.

There is a group of about 20 regulars from Minnesota that helped get me started in this sport, some of them have been going 2X a year for over 10 years now to Sam's.

/One of these times I'll show up for some organized dinner plan AutomagRT1483 :tard:

[AutomagRT1483]

/One of these times I'll show up for some organized dinner plan AutomagRT1483 :tard:

Yeah yeah. No one at all, MN crowd and local crowd, showed up to the last one I organzied.... :shooting:


BTW:

If anyone is looking for a nice emag, I am selling one of mine:

http://automags.org/forums/showthread.php?p=2099382#post2099382

[Hexis]

It's hard enought for us to find a table for 20, imagine if we dropped in on your dinnner. It would get ugly really quick.


I'm one of those MN players that's been going 2 times a year for over a decade. I have missed a couple over the years, but I have been to at least 20 Big Games at Sam's over the last 13 years.

I'll be there, no doubt.


EDIT: Look I'm on the list without stating it. Heh, in this case predictability is a good thing.

[warpspyder]

A friend of mine is always bugging me to go to this. If I have the cash when the day rolls around I'll be there.

[AutomagRT1483]

I say make the commitment. Rob a bank, get some easy cash and come on out. :D

[AutomagRT1483]

It's hard enought for us to find a table for 20, imagine if we dropped in on your dinnner. It would get ugly really quick.



True, true. I managed to get a table for 16 at the Olive Garden on a Friday for the last Spring Game. I'd like to see it get ugly. Can anyone say......FOOD FIGHT!!!! :clap:

[MicroMiniMe]

True, true. I managed to get a table for 16 at the Olive Garden

I'd be up for that. Charcoal Grill is getting too predictable.
/Are you from Welshland?

[AutomagRT1483]

I'd be up for that. Charcoal Grill is getting too predictable.
/Are you from Welshland?

But thats because I waited in line for an hour and a half. ;)

[MicroMiniMe]

But thats because I waited in line for an hour and a half. ;)
In that case, someone local needs to have a girlfriend/wife so they can be called on a cell when the playing is over and drive to OG and make the reservations for us. Then 75 minutes later everyone is cleaned up as much as they can be and be ready to walk right in to start ordering.
:)

Maybe sometime have it at a buffet and we'd rain down on them like a plague of dirty locusts.

[AutomagRT1483]

I'd be all for a buffet. There is Chinese and Old Country Buffet in town.

That just makes for Armaggedon.

[grEnAlEins]

I'd be all for a buffet. There is Chinese and Old Country Buffet in town.

That just makes for Armaggedon.
I will defanatly go if there is a chinese buffet. screw finals, im hangin with you fellas and eating chinese food, and if there is paintball that is a plus too :p. Buffet is the wy to go!

[REDRT]

And maybe I've been playing too long but I remember when it was $60 for 1/2 case. Does anyone know how many rounds were in a case back then?

To answer your question 2500 per case. Marbs and proball were top choices. Proball was like getting hit with rocks. I can see Archie and Edith singing,"thoughs were the days".

[trevorjk]

Another question is there a list of SE WI paintball shops?

Paintball Sallys in Paddock Lake WI HWY 50 JUST west of hwy 83

tuesday - friday 2pm - 7pm
saturday noon - 7
sunday 10-1

if you want more info let me know... there is also a fully stocked shop in Lake Geneva

[TheAngryDrunkenRussian]

sorry man to far of a drive

[AutomagRT1483]

Paintball Sallys in Paddock Lake WI HWY 50 JUST west of hwy 83

tuesday - friday 2pm - 7pm
saturday noon - 7
sunday 10-1

if you want more info let me know... there is also a fully stocked shop in Lake Geneva

That place is right out by my Mom's house.

[trevorjk]

That place is right out by my Mom's house.

then why dont you come visit ;) im working wednesday nights 5-7

[AutomagRT1483]

One of these weeks I will. I need to find a nice tank soon. And remote lines.

[MicroMiniMe]

That place is right out by my Mom's house.

Hey, you can pick me up on the way out then!
/obligatory
:nono:

TheAngryDrunkenRussian, whats too far of a drive?
I take the Friday before off of work just to drive the 6 hours there and have dinner in Racine. Back in the day Hexis would drive overnight and get there at 6am Saturday when the gates opened.

[AutomagRT1483]

Hey, you can pick me up on the way out then!
/obligatory
:nono:



Haha! Does this mean where doing a supply run before the big game? :clap:

[trevorjk]

hey if you guys need any specific supplies... let me know (especially if you are driving over to Sally's) ill get the owner to stock up on certain stuff. last year we were nearly wiped out!

[MicroMiniMe]

Haha! Does this mean where doing a supply run before the big game? :clap:

No, it was a bad 'your MOM' joke.
Pew pew
As in 'you can pick me up on the way out there, I'll be waiting at your moms house.'

:rolleyes:
:dance:


That place is right out by my Mom's house.

[AutomagRT1483]

Haha. :tard:

[TheAngryDrunkenRussian]

I use to deal with Casanova's in brookfield but they royally screwed me over and messed one of my markers up pretty bad. And now I deal with Hobbytown in Delifield but they have a limited supply of equipment and Parts.

[AutomagRT1483]

Screw casanova's. Bad business practices they have. I bought a broken gun from them (didnt know it at the time) and they refused to take it back. Long story short, my Dad managed to somehow get them to take it back and they gave me a case of All Star Marballizer for my troubles.

But that was 5 years ago now. I'll never go there again period.

[TheAngryDrunkenRussian]

they sevrely crushed the powerfeed on my first marker that I ever owned :( goodbye Spyder SE :cry: :cry: But I'm still pissed as :cuss: at them and never returned there.

Story goes is that the SE was my back up and was leaking somewhere in the little valve thing and when I seen what happen to it I was fearous and demand that they pay to get it fixed or give me the cost of a new spyder. The owner lied right to my face and told me it came in like that which was a bunch of bull cause later I showed him pictures of it and he threw me out. Called the BBB and they handled it and (when) told all everyone in my high school that played to avoid them like the plague. Let me remind you that this was about 2 years before pretty much everything turned electro. and wasnt that bad of a marker, and never really had a issue with it.

I still have that SE to this day as a reminder not to trust most people.

Anybody want to buy some spyder parts? lol........

[grEnAlEins]

Ok maybe a dumb question, but I'll ask anyways. This is gonna be my first AO event, so IDK. Are we ALL shooting our mags, or whatever we have and/or want to? I have a few things that I might want to use, my mag included, lmk.

[trevorjk]

use what ever you like... although Paintball Sams in general is definetly a MAG feild

[AutomagRT1483]

I wont be shooting a mag that day. I will be running my CCM Series V Pump most of the day. Then switching to my Ion or my A5(if I get the parts I need for it by then) for Big Nic.

[MicroMiniMe]

I wont be shooting a mag that day. I will be running my CCM Series V Pump most of the day. Then switching to my Ion or my A5(if I get the parts I need for it by then) for Big Nic.
Does the series 5 have a pretty unique sound signature like other pumps I hear out there? Or is that sound particular to the Phantoms?

No RT or Xmag for ya? Isn't that sacrilege?

As to the question, you don't need to shoot a Mag, but the field will have a ton of them out there.

/Be shooting AKA all weekend
//Excalibur goodness and mech Merlin/focker

[AutomagRT1483]

Does the series 5 have a pretty unique sound signature like other pumps I hear out there? Or is that sound particular to the Phantoms?

No RT or Xmag for ya? Isn't that sacrilege?



Sounds like most pumps I have shot. Its basically a Sniper II, if you have heard them being shot.

Xmag needs a trigger job, very badly. I'm super low on funding these days. Besides, Im more suicidal with the pump. I camp when I'm shooting other guns. I was at the head of the barrel fields during the last spring game when the mass of players was behind me screaming at each other because I was making them look bad being in front of them with a pump leading the charge.

[SeeK]

Sounds like most pumps I have shot. Its basically a Sniper II, if you have heard them being shot.

Xmag needs a trigger job, very badly. I'm super low on funding these days. Besides, Im more suicidal with the pump. I camp when I'm shooting other guns. I was at the head of the barrel fields during the last spring game when the mass of players was behind me screaming at each other because I was making them look bad being in front of them with a pump leading the charge.

Done that. With the pump and less rounds you can run too fast in front.

The mass players on the other side kept screaming "Check him" after the first 2 volleys of semi-fire. The ref was standing over me and kept calling me clean.

[REDRT]

Sounds like most pumps I have shot. Its basically a Sniper II, if you have heard them being shot.

Xmag needs a trigger job, very badly. I'm super low on funding these days. Besides, Im more suicidal with the pump. I camp when I'm shooting other guns. I was at the head of the barrel fields during the last spring game when the mass of players was behind me screaming at each other because I was making them look bad being in front of them with a pump leading the charge.

Why do you need money for a trigger job? Unless you are buying a new trigger for that trigger job. That just confuses me. I always felt getting together to play at an AO get together one should bring a mag. Don't have to play all day with it I guess, but still. My .02 on the subject.

[AutomagRT1483]

No, you misunderstood me. I have little funding for paintball this season. Spring and Fall Big Games will probably be it for me this year. Thats why Im using my pump, not because I dont want to shoot a mag for an AO get together. Just because Im trying to keep my spending to a minimum.

[MicroMiniMe]

Why do you need money for a trigger job? Unless you are buying a new trigger for that trigger job. That just confuses me. I always felt getting together to play at an AO get together one should bring a mag. Don't have to play all day with it I guess, but still. My .02 on the subject.

Paintball Sam's Spring and Fall Big Game are just regular yearly events that draw a real nice crowd of fun players to start with. It makes an easy excuse to make it an 'AO Meet'. And I used to have a sweet Chord body Emag with carbon fiber grips and Fireblade that I would use. Just got tired of filling HPA almost every game. I couldn't sustain as good a steady rate of fire as I can walking with a microswitch.

AutomagRT, check out Coolhands spring cleaning sale. Uber cheap Fireblades bro.

[AutomagRT1483]

AutomagRT, check out Coolhands spring cleaning sale. Uber cheap Fireblades bro.

Will keep that in mind. Thanks for the heads up.

[REDRT]

No, you misunderstood me. I have little funding for paintball this season. Spring and Fall Big Games will probably be it for me this year. Thats why Im using my pump, not because I dont want to shoot a mag for an AO get together. Just because Im trying to keep my spending to a minimum.

"I see", said the blind man. I might consider going to this event, but not for sure.

[RoamingStorm]

Hey Geoff throw me on that list, and I want to talk to you about some mag parts, are you going to be at BR any time soon?

[AutomagRT1483]

What kind of parts are you looking for?

[RoamingStorm]

chimera and viperblade, maybe a barrel kit, maybe a nice valve if you have one laying around

got any of it?

[AutomagRT1483]

We dont have any mag parts laying around at BR. Your best bet for RPG stuff is the go to themagsmith.com.

All I have is a Karta and a Emax valve. But Im selling those as a whole on my emag.

[RoamingStorm]

Iva already got a Karta, I am probably going to need an x thanks though

[SuiciDal Sn Y p ER]

planning early :)
count me in

[AutomagRT1483]

Roger that.

[Tyger]

planning early :)
count me in

This mean you have a ride this year?

[AutomagRT1483]

Should he have a car by now?


Side note: I just sold me Karta Emag to an AO'er in England. :clap:

[arsonpaintball06]

I might be able to go this year....im hoping to get back into the sport soon and might have a gun by then....im looking for a an emag so might be talking to you sometime soon automag...i can do pick up @ sam's also. I guess that makes me a maybe right now for the big game. I hoping for it though.

[AutomagRT1483]

Well if for some msyterious reason that M.Don backs out last minute, I will let you know. But its lookin like he will be taking my emag off my hands. Keep an eye on the Buy/Sell/ Trade you might find a sweet deal. I've been seeing some quality Emags going for $350- $400. Mine will go for $490 once the deal goes through. If not, check with Tunaman, he always has quality products plus you can get a nice anno job and a tuna blade which is an awesome looking trigger IMO. If not there, Steve Distad from Sam's might have an emag ( or possibly a used xmag for sale if your lucky). I will put you down as a maybe.

[SuiciDal Sn Y p ER]

This mean you have a ride this year?

plenty of rides, i do have my own car... but the mooching still works tyger :D

[arsonpaintball06]

Well if for some msyterious reason that M.Don backs out last minute, I will let you know. But its lookin like he will be taking my emag off my hands. Keep an eye on the Buy/Sell/ Trade you might find a sweet deal. I've been seeing some quality Emags going for $350- $400. Mine will go for $490 once the deal goes through. If not, check with Tunaman, he always has quality products plus you can get a nice anno job and a tuna blade which is an awesome looking trigger IMO. If not there, Steve Distad from Sam's might have an emag ( or possibly a used xmag for sale if your lucky). I will put you down as a maybe.

Yah, I sent tuna an email and he has a few....I'll have to PM steve to see what he has. Other wise I might get a warped mech mag but that might even get more expensive to do then the emag lol

[Tyger]

plenty of rides, i do have my own car... but the mooching still works tyger :D

just wait 'till you're college age. It'll catch up with ya. :)

Week before is Castle Conquest 21 at EMR. I'd like to go to that too, but doing two huge games in a row is a little painful. That being said, I'm gonna see what I can do. Sams is the season opener, and the times I've missed it I haven't felt like the season really go started.

Then again, I'm filming this season too, so there you are.

[AutomagRT1483]

Tyger cam once again. :clap:

[RoamingStorm]

What are sams rules on gun modes? Im getting a rampage powered a-5 and it has ramping, will I be allowed to use the gun if Im playing in 3 shot and semi?

[MicroMiniMe]

What are sams rules on gun modes? Im getting a rampage powered a-5 and it has ramping, will I be allowed to use the gun if Im playing in 3 shot and semi?
Semi only. They don't allow tippman RT either. Every gun gets chrony at semi. If they think they hear ramp they will kick you out, if they think you have some mad debounce they will warn you or fire it themselves to check.

[AutomagRT1483]

What are sams rules on gun modes? Im getting a rampage powered a-5 and it has ramping, will I be allowed to use the gun if Im playing in 3 shot and semi?


See, I told you there was going to be a place that doesnt allow that thing your getting. ;)

[grEnAlEins]

See, I told you there was going to be a place that doesnt allow that thing your getting. ;)
:rofl:

Semi only.
I guess OMFG mode is out? :p Not that I would actually use it in a friendly--or any--game.

[MicroMiniMe]

:rofl:

I guess OMFG mode is out? :p Not that I would actually use it in a friendly--or any--game.

There is possibly 500+ players on the field, 20 people shooting just at you in semi is enough and you *will* be bonus balled at that one time or another. You don't need 20 people shooting you with ramp after the first shot breaks on you...
:shooting:

They take their safety there very seriously. They make orientation mandatory, and they would rather kick some llama ramper off the property never to return again than get the repeat buisness.

[grEnAlEins]

There is possibly 500+ players on the field, 20 people shooting just at you in semi is enough and you *will* be bonus balled at that one time or another. You don't need 20 people shooting you with ramp after the first shot breaks on you...
:shooting:

They take their safety there very seriously. They make orientation mandatory, and they would rather kick some llama ramper off the property never to return again than get the repeat buisness.
I'm sure. Also rest assured that it was a JOKE!!!! (Note the :p ) I do not ramp period, the only tourny I have played recently was an NCPA event that was semi-only. I have only ramped twice, both were at the chrono to show off. I am bringin my mag anyways...

[SuiciDal Sn Y p ER]

... seek? ironcore? jayloo? nato? tyger? deathstalker? jim?
snyper once again would appreciate a lift since my go-kart honda probably would get stuck on the parking lot... (and because i'm too lazy to drive there)
i'll pay for lunch :)

[SeeK]

... seek? ironcore? jayloo? nato? tyger? deathstalker? jim?
snyper once again would appreciate a lift since my go-kart honda probably would get stuck on the parking lot... (and because i'm too lazy to drive there)
i'll pay for lunch :)

I'm available unless it's along someone else's trip.

We should all try to car pool anyway to free up parking spaces.

[RoamingStorm]

well if I keep it in semi auto mode will they let me use it?

[grEnAlEins]

well if I keep it in semi auto mode will they let me use it?
yes

[AutomagRT1483]

well if I keep it in semi auto mode will they let me use it?

Just as long as it stays in semi, yes. But be prepared for them to ask you about it at the chrono.

[RoamingStorm]

dont worry I have absolutely no problem leaving it on semi

[IronCore]

... seek? ironcore? jayloo? nato? tyger? deathstalker? jim?
snyper once again would appreciate a lift since my go-kart honda probably would get stuck on the parking lot... (and because i'm too lazy to drive there)
i'll pay for lunch :)
Its not looking good for me either, I might be out of town that weekend. :(

[AutomagRT1483]

Word around the rumor mill is that Sam's has PMI paint now. If someone that pre-orders soon could let me know what brand of paint (PMI, Draxxus) and what kind of paint (Stinger, Formula 13, ect.) they are having for the big game that would be great. I wont be pre-ordering until just before the big game anyways.

1483

[Hexis]

You could just call em and ask.

You can pre-order whenever. They don't charge for the preorders until a few days before the game.

[AutomagRT1483]

I'll email Nikki instead.

[AutomagRT1483]

Well, the words "were still working on it" kind of scare me. Thats what I got from Nikki.

[rifleman wi]

im probly not going to be there sat.. ill see about sunday tho.. i have a wedding to film on sat...

[Tyger]

Well, the words "were still working on it" kind of scare me. Thats what I got from Nikki.

Is it really that big a deal? I mean we all shoot the same paint at the game. Just bring a few barrels for matching purposes?

-Tyger

[AutomagRT1483]

Not really a big deal at this point. But the rumors are PMI Stinger for $75 a case when it retails for $35 a case (BlackRain sells it for $45). Thats what Im unsettled about. I know she dropped prices in all. But I want to have $75 dollar quality/grade paint if Im paying $75 a case. Stinger is BlackRain's lowest grade paint out of Stinger, Rampage, Marbalizer, and Nightmare. We had more than one person come in to BR on Sunday and tell us this. Like I said, this is just what we heard so far and are taking purely as speculation right now. 1 of the sources out of the two was mental mike. He is usually on the money when he says something about Sam's. But I just want to be sure what it really is because I know she is renegotiating where she is getting paint from right now. With National not doing so hot right now, I really wouldnt be suprised if she did switch to PMI. I like Marbalizer anywho. :shooting:

I guess I'll find out when I get there on the Saturday of the Big Game.

[Hexis]

When they were using RPS paint years ago it was a Pink/Grek RPS paint for normal play and Marbs or Royal Gold for Big Game.

The paint will be so-so, and it will cost $75 a case. Add $10 for air all weekend and that's your only paintball related costs. No field fee of any sort. It's still way better than when it was $120 for a case of 2500. It's also quite reasonable all things considered.

[AutomagRT1483]

Yes I realize what you are saying and I totally agree with you there. I not old enough to remember the $120 days, but I sure remember the $90-100 days back when I started playing 9 years ago. Paint prices have gone down and down since then, look at it now most places its hard to find paint that is over $65-70 a case.

[deathstalker]

So if she drops the price of paint even more what do we get, fewer refs on the field? As has been mentioned (and you of all people know this :)), the Big Game is an experience. It's the same reason I have vowed to play every Shatnerball ( :cry: ). However, I do see your point. If I'm paying THAT much for paint, I wouldn't mind better paint. I've had some pretty sorry batches in the past. $85 cases with a break in every bag is disappointing.

[AutomagRT1483]

I find it funny with the paint I manage to get at the big game, no matter what barrel kit I use (the 7-piece Empire, the Edge Kit, or the Pipe Kit) I always manage to get paint smaller than my smallest barrel size.

[rifleman wi]

:tard: mental mike...last big game he was telling me how he was dating some 15 year old...

[grEnAlEins]

I find it funny with the paint I manage to get at the big game, no matter what barrel kit I use (the 7-piece Empire, the Edge Kit, or the Pipe Kit) I always manage to get paint smaller than my smallest barrel size.
:rofl: Then I'm screwed for sure, I do not even have a barrel kit (yet).

[AutomagRT1483]

:tard: mental mike...last big game he was telling me how he was dating some 15 year old...

15, 13, 17...god only knows what is the right age. I mean what hes got to be 23 now? Jesus.

[rifleman wi]

15, 13, 17...god only knows what is the right age. I mean what hes got to be 23 now? Jesus.
i gotta say tho.. fall big game when you were telling him to stand up and then you shot him was awsome.. :headbang:

[AutomagRT1483]

i gotta say tho.. fall big game when you were telling him to stand up and then you shot him was awsome.. :headbang:


To bad we cant add what I really said with the profanity. I bonus balled him too after he got up. :shooting:

[rifleman wi]

To bad we cant add what I really said with the profanity. I bonus balled him too after he got up. :shooting:
yea.. that was so sweet.. did he ever find out it was you yet?.. you should try it again this year.. :ninja:

[AutomagRT1483]

yea.. that was so sweet.. did he ever find out it was you yet?.. you should try it again this year.. :ninja:

Yeah he finally found out about it and told me last Sunday. I was assisting the refs during the 3-man tournament and he tried to kick me and called me jerk or whatever it was.

[rifleman wi]

Yeah he finally found out about it and told me last Sunday. I was assisting the refs during the 3-man tournament and he tried to kick me and called me jerk or whatever it was.
took him long enough.... i woulda liked to see him trying to kick you.. woulda been HIlarious.. :spit_take

[SeeK]

15, 13, 17...god only knows what is the right age. I mean what hes got to be 23 now? Jesus.

I don't know the right age but I do know it's called jail bait.

[TheAngryDrunkenRussian]

Gross!!!

[grEnAlEins]

I don't know the right age but I do know it's called jail bait.
funny, me too...
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/6456/jailbait1nx.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[AutomagRT1483]

Alright guys, 1 more month. Anymore people going to come?

[grEnAlEins]

Alright guys, 1 more month. Anymore people going to come?
I am there on both days for sure now, not just sunday, (with something super special ;) ). my lil bro might go and use my stocked out classic, so he is a maybe.

[Dharma punk]

I'm a plus one, possibly more, but can only confirm the plus one at this time.

[Badger1099]

I just reserved a hotel for the weekend. There are two of use going from the Twin Cities.

[Shives]

What hotel are people shacking up at?

Shives

[AnthonyDStone]

:tard: mental mike...last big game he was telling me how he was dating some 15 year old...

I'll be there guys count me in!

Tony :cheers:

[trevorjk]

yeah, more then likely i wont be there this year :(

the accumulation of bills and a hefty speeding ticket are a pain in my rear :(

[LorneCash]

I'm going to plan on being there if at all possible. I'll bring a laptop and do FREE XMOD flashes for all!

[SeeK]

I'm going to plan on being there if at all possible. I'll bring a laptop and do FREE XMOD flashes for all!

I'll see your laptop and raise you a soldering iron so we can fix solenoid wiring. :D

[AnthonyDStone]

yeah, more then likely i wont be there this year :(

the accumulation of bills and a hefty speeding ticket are a pain in my rear :(

You got a ticket on your CrotchRocket didn't you!You dumbass! :rofl:

Tony :D

[trevorjk]

You got a ticket on your CrotchRocket didn't you!You dumbass! :rofl:

Tony :D

i passed a car... then i went back down to only 8 over the speed limit... and he gave me a ticket for the speed i got to while passing. although im still gonna try and get out there :cool:

[AnthonyDStone]

i passed a car... then i went back down to only 8 over the speed limit... and he gave me a ticket for the speed i got to while passing. although im still gonna try and get out there :cool:

Yeah Trevor hope to see you out there,We'll have to actually play for the same team this year! :rolleyes:

Tony :rofl:

[SuiciDal Sn Y p ER]

psh, wisconsin cops

[AutomagRT1483]

I havent even had a run in with a cop yet.

[Tyger]

I havent even had a run in with a cop yet.
You do realize you just cursed yourself, right?

[AutomagRT1483]

Not necessarily there Tyger, I had a car accident but I wasnt at fault. I did see a cop, but it isnt something I wouldn't deem as a run in. A run in is if they pull me over, or if Im up for it a high speed chase. ;)

[grEnAlEins]

Finals are comming up (for me), and so is this AO meet!!!! I am getting excited! I just did some combobulations, and the mag I am building for this just shot past expensive to OMG! I could have gotten a used Borg, Ego, Speed, G7, D/PM and saved monies, but this will be well worth it though :D After I get the whole thing done it will drop your guys's socks! I hope to have it ready for PBSam's.

On the subject of needing to finish it, has anyone gotten any anodizing/plating done locally? I need some small stuff done dirty cheap :D (and super quick). Someone please PM me if they have used any local places.

[TheAngryDrunkenRussian]

psh, wisconsin cops

And IL cops carry credit card machines in their crusiers

[AutomagRT1483]

On the subject of needing to finish it, has anyone gotten any anodizing/plating done locally? I need some small stuff done dirty cheap :D (and super quick). Someone please PM me if they have used any local places.

Talk to rifleman wi and see where he is getting his emag done at.


Make that + 4 for me at the Big Game.

Dont forget to pre-order.

[rifleman wi]

Talk to rifleman wi and see where he is getting his emag done at.


i had it send to GADevil for anno... thats why its taking a year to get done :rolleyes:
you guys have fun, i cant make this one or fall big game.. i leave for army basic on august 17th... hopefully i can get my emag back, annod or not from GADevil and we can go to sams sometime and waste a few cases before i leave... :shooting:

[AutomagRT1483]

GADevil...man if you would have known how bad he is now back then, you could have sent it someplace else and it would have been done by now.

[rifleman wi]

GADevil...man if you would have known how bad he is now back then, you could have sent it someplace else and it would have been done by now.

yea, i woulda had it back last year intime for Fall big game.... :(

[Hexis]

Just spoke with the Mistress of big game, ordered up some paint (5000 rounds of .68cal PEG fun). Got the Orracle setup (backblock soooo mesmerizing), Got the EMag setup (gotta love the TunaBlade). 9 days till big game. And only 5 of those are work days.

[Tyger]

Looks like a "budget weekend" for me. So I'll be playing limited paint. Sokay tho. It'll be interesting to say the least...

I'll be bringing the Mag "Longbow" if anyone wants to try it out.

[Shives]

Where is everyone staying hotel-wise? I am still not 100% sure I'll make it, but I'm trying.

Shives

[grEnAlEins]

5 of those are work days.
I only have one more day of classes and three days of finals!!!

[AutomagRT1483]

Looks like a "budget weekend" for me. So I'll be playing limited paint. Sokay tho. It'll be interesting to say the least...

I'll be bringing the Mag "Longbow" if anyone wants to try it out.

Pump-ing it? Or just longbow?

[AutomagRT1483]

I only have one more day of classes and three days of finals!!!

I feel your pain. 2 Days of Finals, 1 Project, 1 Presentation, 1 assignment left, and a weeks worth of classes.

[grEnAlEins]

I feel your pain. 2 Days of Finals, 1 Project, 1 Presentation, 1 assignment left, and a weeks worth of classes.
Yeah, I turned in my last papers Yesterday, my finals should be easy compared to my Tuesday night/Yesterday morning and afternoon (two hour nap @ 4am, in between delinquancy theory application paper and my Nietzsche essays [on five of the discourses from Thus Spoke Zarathustra]). I gave my last presentation today. I am already checked out for the most part, my finals should be relatively easy compared to what I have already done this week.

EDIT: ONLY A WEEK NOW!! I gotta get my mag thrown together quick. It is sitting in five boxes right now :D

[grEnAlEins]

And I only have three more finals! :clap: :headbang: :bounce: :dance:

Is there a spot in the staging are where everyone will meet?

I will be wearing a yellow w/ red flames diablo flury jersey, unless the refs there wear yellow :( and shooting my new mag one I put it together (on Thursday) :shooting:

EDIT: one more final :clap: I aced two of them too :dance:

[Dharma punk]

Yeah, they're probably going to frown upon your yellow jersey. With so many people out there it's hard to tell the refs from the players if you're a player and have a bright jersey on. Never know though, I could be wrong.

[Mike Smith]

Ok, I'm breaking my "never gonna post here again" statement from last year, But I'll be there this weekend. I'm flying in this time.

And Shives, Tzena & I are staying at the Red Roof Inn by the airport. I reserved 2 cases of paint but will only need 1 1/2, so I'll have 2 bags for $19 each available, unless I go nuts on Saturday.

[Shives]

Mr. Smith, you are truely a gentleman & a scholar. I appreciate the offer of paint, but I won't be making it this May. We have been out of town the past 3 weekends straight. The house/yard needs some desperate attention, and the extended family has decided to celebrate lil bro's B-Day on Sunday. I will have to catch all some other time.

Shives


Ok, I'm breaking my "never gonna post here again" statement from last year, But I'll be there this weekend. I'm flying in this time.

And Shives, Tzena & I are staying at the Red Roof Inn by the airport. I reserved 2 cases of paint but will only need 1 1/2, so I'll have 2 bags for $19 each available, unless I go nuts on Saturday.

[Mike Smith]

And I was SO looking forward to the Santa Clause camo... :( :( :cry:

[grEnAlEins]

Yeah, they're probably going to frown upon your yellow jersey. With so many people out there it's hard to tell the refs from the players if you're a player and have a bright jersey on. Never know though, I could be wrong.
I thought so, but that is why I invented the backup plan. I might have an old school teal redz demention jersey too, we shall see.

[Badger1099]

I was just checking up on a few details, and I cannot find what time the game starts. I must be missing something. Please help out and post the game time. Thanks.

[grEnAlEins]

I was just checking up on a few details, and I cannot find what time the game starts. I must be missing something. Please help out and post the game time. Thanks.
From their site:
We are open Saturdays and Sundays, Weekdays by reservation. Rain or Shine!


*Summer Hours 8:30am to 4:30pm *Winter Hours 8:30am to 3:30pm
:dance:

[Dharma punk]

Get there early if you want a decent parking spot. I usually show between 7 and 8 and the lot is usually near full at that point.

[AutomagRT1483]

Ok, I'm breaking my "never gonna post here again" statement from last year, But I'll be there this weekend. I'm flying in this time.

And Shives, Tzena & I are staying at the Red Roof Inn by the airport. I reserved 2 cases of paint but will only need 1 1/2, so I'll have 2 bags for $19 each available, unless I go nuts on Saturday.

Holy.... :eek:

[Mike Smith]

The Big Game orientation starts at 9:00 am and "game on" immediately after orientation.

How come a Texan knows this and the WI natives don't???

[AutomagRT1483]

It because I have been silent Mike. Now all we need is the dreaded White Team Blue Team question. Everyone one knows we start at the White fort the first game. ;)


I call dibs on a bag of 500 Mike.

[grEnAlEins]

Now all we need is the dreaded White Team Blue Team question. Everyone one knows we start at the White fort the first game. ;)
White, got it. Someone might need to remind me at the event though :rofl:

[RoamingStorm]

Wont be able to go guys


Work calls and I need cash

Ill see everyone at the fall game

[Mike Smith]

I call dibs on a bag of 500 Mike.

Done deal!


And we always start blue and change to white after a game or two. Well, except for that one year we all went white from the start. That was the year white won all the games that Saturday. :R

[Shives]

Age and wisdom always surpases youth & skill ;)


The Big Game orientation starts at 9:00 am and "game on" immediately after orientation.

How come a Texan knows this and the WI natives don't???

[Automagsam]

Put me on the list, and +7 , lol i know alot, we wouldnt miss it (my dads been going since it opened sigh how time flys lol!) We have our prom on saturday so me and my friends will be there sunday, and we will be filming too! Cant wait!

[Hexis]

AGD and wisdom always surpases youth & skill?

[SeeK]

Age and wisdom always surpases youth & skill ;)

Youth may surpass wisdom but we'll survive longer.

[Mike Smith]

Youth may surpass wisdom but we'll survive longer.

Not necessarily... There's that "Hold my beer and watch this" syndrome that is reserved for the "youth". After you surpass/survive that stage, you acquire a little age & wisdom. :p ;)



And Happy Birthday Tyger!!! How old are ya, 40? :p :D

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: {just because...}

[91Foxtrot]

I will be there (+1 maybe). Of course, no one knows me... :ninja:

[grEnAlEins]

I ordered 3 cases!! 2 for me, one for my bro who will be there Sunday

[Automagsam]

I ordered 3 cases!! 2 for me, one for my bro who will be there Sunday
sweet man we ordered our cases for sunday too, its gunna be packed it sounds like, cant wait to meet some AO people besides me lol!

[grEnAlEins]

Anybody got a spare that I could snag tomarrow? I will pay whatever it costs. I was gonna grab one at AGD, but they are closed :cry:

Thanks guys,

Nick

[AutomagRT1483]

You can buy one there from Aerostar. Steve has lots of mag parts.

[Beemer]

Rail bushing


Anybody got a spare that I could snag tomarrow? I will pay whatever it costs. I was gonna grab one at AGD, but they are closed :cry:

Thanks guys,

Nick

If you bump into me I will give you one.

Peace Out

_______________

http://home.comcast.net/~beemerone/AoIL.gif

[deathstalker]

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
Obviously, I'm not there. It took me this long to even be able to post I wouldn't be there. Even the weather mocks me. Stupid school... Beemer, make sure we get as many flags as we usually do on Saturdays.
:ninja:
MPH!!!

[Badger1099]

I just wanted to give a big thanks to the Sams staff for putting together a good game. My buddy and I first started going to Big games in 1989, and were lucky enough to camp out for about 10 game before they stopped that.

We have been out of the sport for about 7 years, and just started playing again this year. And even though the Big game has far less turn out then it used to, the game play is better, and the fellow teammates work much better on the field.


Thanks much, and here is to many more years.

[Hexis]

Perfect weather. Perfect paint. Pulled and Hung the flag the first game on Saturday. One of my fellow minnesotans that was with me pulled and hung the flag the 2nd Sunday game. Got the XMod installed on my emag. Shot my emag at 18bps full auto. Got over the shock of seeing my emag spit out 18bps.

All in all a perfect big game.

Gotta love the pink flowered shirt:
http://paintball.knightsofsuperior.com/displayimage.php?album=135&pos=19

(Yeah I know I'm playing super loose, what can I say, I'm lazy at big games).

[Badger1099]

Can someone post a link to where the pictures are. I hear they are avaiable for purchase for a couple of weeks.

[Beemer]

Can someone post a link to where the pictures are. I hear they are avaiable for purchase for a couple of weeks.

Ya that would be cool, I didnt get a chance to see em all.

Perfect day Saturday, over 400 players. Got to put some faces to new names as well.
I had a gas. The new medic rules was good idea to.

Ya MPH was just me and J-Bird you slacker Stalker. :ninja:

[Hexis]

Info about pics:
http://www.paintballsams.com/pics.html

Harry's pics: http://paintball.knightsofsuperior.com/index.php
(Harry is one of the refs)

Some other pics:
http://community.webshots.com/user/omay500/0

Scott Renshaw Photography:
http://www.scottrenshaw.com/gallery_paintball.htm

Scott's images are the ones shot by the photographers with the Big White Canon L glass. They are pro quality and prints are for sale. Those were the ones they were printing at the field. The images from past games are on the site now, the ones from this big game should be avaliable soon.

I also took a few wideangle images from the orientation that I'll post later (I need to resize them, they are huge now).

[AutomagRT1483]

Dont forget about http://www.actionphotos.com

They are up already.

[Hexis]

OK after a bit of viewing the photos from Scott R and Actionphotos.com I have come to the conclusion that Photoreflect is the single most annoying service for print fulfilment. The listings don't work well in Firefox (you can't select a different arrangement of thumbnails). The thumbnails are crazy slow to load, if they ever load completely (I'm on a nice fatpipe, no issues on my side). The preview image is way to small to actually check anything real (can't check focus with something that small). I also take issue at the options avaliable. I suspect that's a photographer's choice tho. Personally I'm not at all interested in any prints, ever. I would consider purchasing a web sized jpg of the images that interest me, if the price was reasonable. I'm not going to pay $40 for a "high resolution digital file". Even worse is that they don't tell you what they mean by "high resolution digital file". If you get the raw file (They we were all shooting Canon gear, so the CR2 file), maybe that price is worth it. If you get a jpeg, even full res, it's just plain crazy.

[Automagsam]

I personally had no promblems with the site, and love it, and the photographs are great we're definetly goign to place and order, the big game was soooo much fun, its nice jsut to be with the big "Family" and get to see all the familiar faces down at sams, and to watch my dad MAx get lit up as a ref lol well I had a good time! :D

[TheAngryDrunkenRussian]

Sry I couldn't make it out I had a business to run and a landscape job that was worth 4K that I couldn't pass up and it had to be done this weekend when they were gone. I wish I could have made it but I have to pay off the business loan maybe I catch you all in fall. It looked like fun from all the photos.

Also hey if anybody is interested I have a private game in the mix for memorial day in Genesse WI. That's probably the next and the last time I can play till July 4th weekend.

Joel Schmitz
Custom Lawn and Landscape. (Name change very soon.)

[Tyger]

And if you like the stills, You'll LOVE the movie. Or not, the footage I got wasn't too spectacular.

http://webdog.specialopspaintball.com/video/fps/FPS10.html for your .wmv downloading needs.

ALSO available on youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUoYOe7uvtU) and google video (No link yet, they're "verifying" it's not pr0n)

-Tyger

[Automagsam]

And if you like the stills, You'll LOVE the movie. Or not, the footage I got wasn't too spectacular.

http://webdog.specialopspaintball.com/video/fps/FPS10.html for your .wmv downloading needs.

ALSO available on youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUoYOe7uvtU) and google video (No link yet, they're "verifying" it's not pr0n)

-Tyger
yo tyger is there any way i can dl that to my comp so i can burn it for my friends?

[Tyger]

save it from the spec ops server, burn onto CD, be happy.

Take the higest rez you can, it's better. Trust me.

-Tyger

[Automagsam]

save it from the spec ops server, burn onto CD, be happy.

Take the higest rez you can, it's better. Trust me.

-Tyger
thanks man

[rifleman wi]

once again a sweet vid from tyger :)