2008 Oklahoma D-day, The Allies and 82nd are getting ready.

[Risken]

Just an FYI - The Allies have a new forum to help it players meet each other, ask and answer questions, and just learn about D-day. It's intended for Allied players only, but is open and unsecured. You can view it at http://ddayallies.8.forumer.com

If you're an Oklahoma D-day player at least come by and introduce yourself!

[Risken]

As the event continues to expand, the need for supporting staff becomes more important for each side and the Bunker. This year the Allies are looking for people to help in a number of areas, particularly for Saturday's main event. It could be as help in our TOC (Tactical Operations Center), help with orientation, as drivers, general support functions, possibly even gunners in vehicles. The list is almost endless.

There are a couple of requirements for these positions. You have to be a registered player and you have to attend orientation.

But this could provide the perfect opportunity for people who want to be involved with the largest paintball event in the world but can't take part on the field. Last year we had a guy in our TOC with a cast on his leg (I wish I knew his name) who was a huge help. He planned on playing, but due to the injury he just couldn't. He ended up making a huge contribution in the TOC and having a good time.

So this could be the perfect spot if your injured, in a wheelchair, disabled, or just don't feel comfortable taking the field for any reason. It would be perfect for the parent, sibling or friend of a player who wants to be involved but can't play. We'll have all kinds of opportunities and want to extend the offer to those who are interested.

Contact me if you're interested and we'll find the perfect spot for you. [email protected]

[Risken]

The message is simple. Time's short. You need to pick your unit and register.

If you are the type of player who likes to be handed the tough mission, if you like being dropped behind enemy lines and cut off from the rest of your forces, if you can handle the confusion and stress of an Airborne drop, if you want to face the best the Germans have to offer, if you're able to think on your feet, adapt to a changing situation and still accomplish the mission, if you can do all this the 82nd Airborne or 82nd Pathfinders is for you.

But don't wait so long the choice is taken out of your hands.

[custar]

I'm going to give a free bump here for the Allies. The Bunker which runs D-Day has set a deadline of 1 April for unit choice. That means if you register after April Fool's day, you will be able to choose the side on which you fight, but you won't be able to choose the unit. Register NOW so you can pick your unit.

custar
Sgt Major, OK D-Day German Army '08

[Risken]

Unit registration is open until April 15. If you haven't registered, do it now. If you have registered, get your friend, teammate or relative to register. The 82nd Pathfinders are full, the 82nd isn't much farther behind.

1) If you've registered I need to hear from you if want to be with certain people or in a certain Regiment. [email protected]
2) Join the Allied Forum if you haven't done so yet. http://ddayallies.8.forumer.com/

3) Fill out the Allied questionnaire. It only takes a minute and it's a big help in getting us organized. http://ddayallies.8.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=239

4) Sign up and register for a SUTAL course. We're using SUTAL and the mini games as part of our training regiment. So when you're signing up for SUTAL be sure it's opposite the mini game schedule. The mini games are in the afternoon on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and in the morning on Thursday. http://www.1shepherd.com/schedule/default.aspx

[slasherdan]

Keep Cloudy close Risken ...

That's my only advice!!