Shatnerball

[manike]

Yes I came over for the World Cup in October right after it happened. You know what I even accidently had a penknife in my hand luggage also! (but that's a different story)

As long as you inform them about what it is and make sure it is packed safely in the hold it's not been that big a problem. I do reccomend turning up very early at the airport and if possible talking to them before. I took my gun to pieces and took the valve off my tank. I fly a lot with my stuff with very few problems. I once got put through the ringer but as I was early to the airport it wasn't a problem. It does mean I tend to get searched a lot but no worries yet.

Lots of people who went to the World Cup flew with their kit and most had no problems.

I heard of some that did but that was because one idiot wanted to take it into hand luggage and another joked about it in security and so they stopped him and his team

manike

[Load SM5]

Well, however I'm getting there...I'm going. I've joined Spplat and registered for the game, so I guess I'm stuck in it now. Can't wait to see the screaming lot of you there.

[TheBigRaguPB4L]

isn't that in august. i might be able to go by that time if you have to sign up this early. someone fill me in.

[Load SM5]

http://www.spplat.com/news.html

[bond1313]

I would love to go, but airfare is a little to much, if some one is driving from the treistate area I would be more then happy to split the cost.

[TheBigRaguPB4L]

isn't it a little early to be signing up for this thing? that's like 6 months away?

[manike]

I'd sign up already, it's well on it's way to being full!

Just think of all the trekkies who want to get near Shatner... they are signing up as quick as they can... and should be great cannon fodder. All of them guys dressed in red shirts... they should know they have no hope as soon as Shatner sends them on their first mission! hehehe

If only Seven of Nine was going to be there...

manike

[Load SM5]

Maybe we get extra points if we shoot off rubber vulcan ears.

Ditto on the Jeri Ryan.

[DJSOLID]

Gonna do my best to make it - does anyone know how the teams will be chosen? I sure want to play under Tom....

[Load SM5]

When you sign up for the game you can request a team. If you sign up early you'll hopefully get it. I made a side note about being an AO member. Hopefully, that will help get me on the right team.

[Mango]

I am signing up VERY soon, and so far I am driving from New Jersey with Spacemanspiff and all of our gear. Anyone know of any good hotels close by??? I plan to stay for at least 3 days or so. First day travel, second day play, third day AGD factory tour maybe?!?!?! tee hee!! I gotta ask tom. Might stay longer, maybe some local AOers can take us on a tour of Chicago. I will see what spacemanspiff wants to do.

[bond1313]

Hey you want to give me a ride, we can use my conversion van or my rv.

[Fred]

150$ for Entry???

Yeesh, do they include a case of paint with it???

I was seriously thinking about driving down there for that, even possibly fielding a tank, but I could play a lot of rec ball and local scenarios with that much money...

[LaW]

No paint is not included. Guys that 150 dollars goes mostly to charity. It's a great cause and I'm sure you'll have a great time. I havn't really thought twice about the price...

[manike]

It's not 150$ if you join Spplat. If you join Spplat for 35$ then it's 100$ for the entry, You do the maths

Then you also get a huge number of discounts and advantages from being a Spplat member and are also helping to get Paintball recognised in the eyes of non paintball related sponsors. That is worth the $35 in my opinion.

manike