GIANT BIG GAME XXII *May 6 *800 Players! Great Prizes!!

[EZD]

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GIANT BIG GAME XXII - Sunday, May 6, 2012. Splat Tag, Inc. Hudson, Wisconsin. www.giantgame.com (http://www.giantgame.com)

Splat Tag is going all out for this event! Renting more land just for this one event! Adding more prizes! Prizes including 6 guns and a Go Pro video camera.
We will also be adding a second large castle in the main open area just for this event! A few other things to be add ;)


GIANT BIG GAME will start at 10am and go to 5pm. With a hour break from 1pm to 2pm.

ENTRY FEE: $40 and includes All Day Air/C02 - No pre-registration. Just register on game.

PAINTBALLS: Event Paintballs only (EPO).
* Discounted Level - $55/2000.
* Tournament Level - $65/2000.

FREE Camping the Saturday night before game.

Prizes will be given out after the game end around 5:30pm. Including 6 New Paintball Guns and a Go Pro Video Camera.

20 boxes of 500 paintballs will be hidden around the playing course and are free to the players that find them.

GIANT BIG GAME XXII Patches will be given to the first 800 players in check-in.

All New RULES should be posted by March.

PAINTBALL TANKS * TANK owner will receive one free entry and 2000 free paintballs. Does not apply to Flintstone TANKS. Motorized TANKS can only be made of ATV/Golfcarts under 5 wide. Other rules apply.

The Original Minnesota vs Wisconsin big game has grown to Great Lake Crusaders vs the Midwest Alliance
www.GiantGame.com (http://www.giantgame.com/)



The year is now 2023 - six years have passed since Minnesota and Wisconsin border skirmishes escalated into all out war between the two states to protect their natural resources and production facilities which they utilize to trade with other parts of the disbanded United States of America for resources they cannot secure on their own.

Many large and potentially decisive battles have been fought over the past six years. However, neither state can hold onto the enemy territory for long due to supply lines being cut from reserve military forces in both states. These battles of attrition take their tolls the most during the winter months when supplies are in dire need to keep troops warm and fed during unnaturally cold weather due to the post-nuclear strike environment.

Each spring and summer sees renewed activity from both sides of the conflict as the warmer weather lends itself to extended military operations. With that being said, extensive resources have been exhausted over the years due to this conflict.

Neighboring states to the south (Iowa and Missouri) and to the west of stalwart Minnesota (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Montana) have sent troops and resources to aid The Midwest Alliance in the upcoming battles due to the limited trading agreements in place prior to all out war breaking out over the boarder conflicts.

The staunch defenders of Wisconsin have called in assistance from what is left of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. These states fight under the banner of The Great Lakes Crusaders (GLC for short). The faster response times due to proximity of these states bodes well for Wisconsin, as they can call in additional support troops much quicker than Minnesota.

The Southern states are involved in conflicts of their own and have yet to throw in with either side of this Northern East/West war beyond roving mercenary/rogue military groups heading north that will fight on the side of the highest bidder for food, shelter and of course fuel/ammo. These roving mercenary/rogue military groups are becoming much more valuable as combat age populations are not being replaced at the rates they are being eliminated due to radiation sickness and conflict.

The question begs to be asked – can either The Midwest Alliance or The Great Lakes Crusaders strike such a decisive victory that they can take over an entire state and hold it? With forces bolstered on each side with fresh troops and renewed supplies, our epic story of survival and post-apocalyptic conflict continues to unfold.

Now the time has arrived to pick a side and grab your trusty paintball gun so you can march off to battle with your fellow soldiers. In the trenches, and through the woods you will watch each other’s backs and defend your positions whatever the cost may be. For failure to do so is not an option…Victory awaits the bold and the daring. TO BATTLE!

It all started In the year 2017 - Four years after a massive asteroid collided with earth, destroying the entire eastern seaboard, eliminating our federal government, crippling our economy, and throwing the entire world into the chaos of a nuclear winter. The United States Federal Government was officially disbanded and governing responsibilities where handed down to the state & local level governments. Tensions rose as the remaining states in the former U.S. sealed their borders, organized their own military forces, and shored up their defenses to protect their natural resources and ensure the safety of their citizens.

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Splat Tag, Paintball Park, Jungle Rumble, Giant Big Game, Giant Game are registered trademarks of Splat Tag, Inc.

[Wico90]

2 days after i graduate college! Heck yeah ill be there

[Brick]

You best believe I'll be there

[Thalion]

Count me in

[nchittendon]

oh, i don't know......


YEAH! i'm in! duh! lol

[Krutsie]

I'll come if they make the urban reisertion further south so it isn't a Turkey shoot! Just kidding,, you know I'll be there!

[EZD]

Boundary is being moved into Urban and walls will line the Boundary that can only be used by Inserting players. Plus refs will have the power to bomb Urban every 10 minutes if players have a hard time Inserting there.
Helicopter will not be to the left and the tape will cut down sooner to make the corner out of play.

[Senator]

Boundary is being moved into Urban and walls will line the Boundary that can only be used by Inserting players. Plus refs will have the power to bomb Urban every 10 minutes if players have a hard time Inserting there.
Helicopter will not be to the left and the tape will cut down sooner to make the corner out of play.

After Dreadwood is finished, any chance that we could get to see a map of next May's game field?

[Krutsie]

Boundary is being moved into Urban and walls will line the Boundary that can only be used by Inserting players. Plus refs will have the power to bomb Urban every 10 minutes if players have a hard time Inserting there.
Helicopter will not be to the left and the tape will cut down sooner to make the corner out of play.

Thank you Sir!

[EZD]

I will start working on the May 6 GBGXXII map.

[EZD]

Looking for a General for the the Great Lake Crusaders!
Giant Big Game XXII - May 6, 2012.

Senator is the General for the Midwest Alliance.

Darrin
www.giantgame.com (http://www.giantgame.com/)

[SYclops]

We plan on being there! By then my shattered collarbone should be all healed up and I should be back in shape!

[EZD]

Take good care of it so it ready for the GBG.

[SYclops]

EZD - I went to the website for the May 6th Giant Big Game and none of the tabs (registration, Rules, Contact) are active. Are they going to be up and running soon? Was hoping to pass on more information for my team.

Thanks bud!

[EZD]

I must have broken some code. I will get it looked at.

[Wico90]

so since we have right around 2 months left...any news on the GLC General?

[EZD]

Still looking.

[SYclops]

I must have broken some code. I will get it looked at.

Still broken...would love to get my guys signed up soon. Let us know when they are live again! Thanks EZD

[EZD]

We keep it easy and fast for players with no advance registration!
All players just pay at check-in on game day. Or if your camping you can register the day before.

Splat Tag is having a Night Game Sat night bofore GBGXXII.

[SYclops]

Sweet - Is my team guarenteed to be on the same side?

Thanks EZD

[Ish]

Sweet - Is my team guarenteed to be on the same side?

Thanks EZD

I think we should do MOG vs all this year... :D

[SYclops]

MOG+gimpy SY + ISH = total domination!:D:D:D

Wouldn't have it any other way!

Are you going up this year ISH? Would love to play on your side!

[EZD]

We will keep teams together.

Asking all teams to help balance themselves out on both teams.
Splat Tag sponsored teams will more moved around as well to balance GBG teams.

With the Old Story line being Red Minnesota and Blue Wisconsin we find most players are from the MN Twin Cities area and still want to be on the Red GBG team.

Teams now switch sides of the playing course at lunch so there is no field advantage.

Always looking for more players and teams to step up and play for the Great Lake Crusaders Blue side.

Splat Tag will make sure player count and organized teams are balanced for both sides. Yes we move teams from one side to the other side almost every GIANT BIG GAME if that is what it takes to balance teams.


Scenario/Story line:
In the year 2017 there are a number of independent groups that will fight for the highest bidder.

[EZD]

Plans are underway for second large castle to be built in the middle of the open area by the first Evil Tower of the GBG Spring course. This Castle will have three story tower. This will be the craziest structure ever built in the 11 years of the GIANT BIG GAME!!

The Helicopter and boundaries will be move in on the South side of the GBG course by Urban.

Cars and Trucks will be added as bunkers.

Also want everyone to remember Splat Tag is having free camping and a Night Game the night before the GBG. Night Game is May 5th from 8pm to 11pm. Players can register Saturday for the GBG.
Splat Tag is having a barbeque Sat night with games, prizes and free food and soda.

[MildMunchBrando]

Words cannot describe how much I like the post ^^^^^ there!

Awesome:):eek:

[EZD]

Looking for dead full size vans! A few of these.
Also looking for:
*1 gas hauler
*1 large panel truck!!
2 air planes
4 jeeps

Going to have these is the open area on the GBG course May 6.

Need by May 4 to set up for the Giant Big Game.

If you have one of these please email me at play@splattag.com

[EZD]

At the March 25 Jungle Rumble at Splat Tag we will be testing EVIL brand paintballs for the GIANT BIG GAME XXII. These should be a lot better then Marbs. Yes they do cost us a lot more but we are not passing on the cost.

Evil will be $10 more then the Splat Tag custom field paint.

[C4 Explosives]

Looking for dead full size vans! A few of these.
Also looking for:
*1 gas hauler
*1 large panel truck!!
2 air planes
4 jeeps

Going to have these is the open area on the GBG course May 6.

Need by May 4 to set up for the Giant Big Game.

If you have one of these please email me at play@splattag.com

Darrin, we have a large 10'x40' (or two 10'x20') double deck exhibiting structure at my work that they've been trying to unload for a few years. Steel and aluminum construction with stairs. I put in a note to our ops manager last week to see if they just want to unload it since it hasn't sold, they have a pending buyer, if it falls through I let them know this would make a great paintball bunker or field observation deck for a local field (Splat Tag).

For bunkers you could clad it with plywood, but I thought it would make a killer observation deck for the urban field. I'll inquire again to see if it sold.

[C4 Explosives]

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It's basically two of these, with stairs and railings.

[Brick]

c4 that looks a lot like a modular clean room.. I've built a few of those... Make sure you have a perfectly level surface to put it on though, the legs are not indestructible.

[EZD]

I like it! Keep me updated!!

[Senator]

I'm still looking for specialist fighters and leaders for the Midwest Alliance for the GBG.

Please contact me ASAP, GBG is quickly approaching!

[Senator]

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[Skibbo]

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[EZD]

Map for the May 6, 2012 GIANT BIG GAME XXII

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/526510_317714374961704_288368197896322_843362_2029 107055_n.jpg

[Cpt. Patches]

EZD, any word on what side the sponsored teams are likely to be on?

[Wico90]

Darren will have to confirm but the MWA General "Senator" who was (is) Woodland Security is now on Mayhem/Wild Bunch. Which makes me assume that Mayhem/Wild Bunch will for sure be MWA.


Off topic but does anyone know how much gold each team starts off with? For some reason 10,000 is the number that pops into my head

[Red]

Sponsored teams will not know what team they are on until the day of the event. Darrin does this to help balance the teams.

[MildMunchBrando]

Darren will have to confirm but the MWA General "Senator" who was (is) Woodland Security is now on Mayhem/Wild Bunch. Which makes me assume that Mayhem/Wild Bunch will for sure be MWA.


Off topic but does anyone know how much gold each team starts off with? For some reason 10,000 is the number that pops into my head

We are known as Wild Bunch :)

And yes Darrin has made it clear that we are on the side he tells us we will be on.
As of now we don't even know yet and probably won't as Red has said till game day.
So who knows whats going to happen...

[EZD]

Eric McClure General for the Great Lake Crusaders.
Jeremiah Pilon General for the Midwest Alliance.

Thank you both for taking on this Giant responsibility!!

[SYclops]

Eric McClure General for the Great Lake Crusaders.
Jeremiah Pilon General for the Midwest Alliance.

Thank you both for taking on this Giant responsibility!!

Awesome!!! Thanks guys!

[Senator]

Awesome!!! Thanks guys!

My pleasure! Win or lose, I promise to do all that I can make sure that everyone who attends has fun!

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[Wico90]

lol Is that a picture of Necro ^^

[Senator]

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[Chunk]

For any who have never come out to this game it is an awesome day. Players of all abilities come from all over for one huge battle. If you are a first time player or play every weekend or have not played in years this is the game to come to. More Field, more surprises, more players, more prizes.

[Senator]

For any who have never come out to this game it is an awesome day. Players of all abilities come from all over for one huge battle. If you are a first time player or play every weekend or have not played in years this is the game to come to. More Field, more surprises, more players, more prizes.

I would like to echo Chunk's thoughts. My first Giant Big Game (GBG) was where I really fell in love with scenario paintball. As is the case with any GBG, the majority of the players are walk-ons, ranging from small groups of friends to single players who want to see what it's all about.

GBGs offer an experience unmatched throughout the rest of the season, the chance to play on an enormous field alongside and against hundreds of players. The nearly unrivaled scope and scale of the day make for fantastic paintball battles and incredible memories.

I think I can safely speak for my opposing general Eric McClure when I say that, above all, our goal is to create a game that is fun, involves every player that takes the time to get out on the field, and one that breathes excitement into the already adrenaline-filled sport that is paintball; in the end, leaving players hungry for the next GBG.

So please, tell everyone that you know, regardless of their experience with paintball, and help us spread the word, via Facebook, Twitter, and however you communicate with your friends, about this awesome game.

While I would love to see you in Red as part of the Midwest Alliance, what's most important is that you come out and bring your friends to share in the fun. The Saturday night game is now just 19 days away, so let's do all that we can to get everyone we know at the GBG this year.

Thanks for reading, see you at GBG.

--Senator

[Cpt. Patches]

the GBG will be practically the first thing i do as i return from my deployment in Kuwait. Can't wait to see you all there!!

[Flyboy]

the GBG will be practically the first thing i do as i return from my deployment in Kuwait. Can't wait to see you all there!!

Weclome back Cpt. Patches. This will be my first game of the season too.

[Cpt. Patches]

thank you. should be a great start for the season! and congrats to both the GBG XXII generals, and welcome to the club.

[Senator]

thank you. should be a great start for the season! and congrats to both the GBG XXII generals, and welcome to the club.

Thank you sir! Welcome back. It'll be great to see you on the field whatever side you are on.

[SYclops]

Yep...same here...first return since I shattered my collar bone...although I might get some practice in on April 28th!

I'm rearing to go!!!!:scared0012:

[Senator]

Yep...same here...first return since I shattered my collar bone...although I might get some practice in on April 28th!

I'm rearing to go!!!!:scared0012:

Welcome back to the action good sir!

With just 14 days left until the night game, we need everyone's help to create maximum awareness for this Giant Big Game. So please take the next 2 weeks to take to every paintball forum that you can find, fill your Facebook page with updates on the game and encourage your friends to be there at this year's GBG!

All together for the win now troops! :)

[raykowski]

NEW RULE UPDATE::eek:

Forts by your main base will be worth 1000 points every half hour.
Forts by your opponent’s base will be worth 5000 points every half hour.

The new giant game castle will be worth 5000 points every half hour, 5000 points every 15 minutes for the final hour and the final 15 minutes of the game the team that controls the castle at the end of the game will receive 25,000


Brown fire base will be worth 10,000 points every half hour

[Senator]

NEW RULE UPDATE::eek:

Forts by your main base will be worth 1000 points every half hour.
Forts by your opponent’s base will be worth 5000 points every half hour.

The new giant game castle will be worth 5000 points every half hour, 5000 points every 15 minutes for the final hour and the final 15 minutes of the game the team that controls the castle at the end of the game will receive 25,000


Brown fire base will be worth 10,000 points every half hour

Wow! This calls for some strategy redesign.

ATTENTION:

For those of you who have already received missions on behalf of the Midwest Alliance, please be advised, my XO, Rogue, and I are going to have to talk about the above rules/point changes. Please roll with us as changes will be made between now and the GBG.


For those of you who have not yet asked for and received a mission, clearly, the above changes create even more opportunity, so let me know how you want to roll and we will get you plugged into a mission or specialist unit.

barmy:)

[rkptcowboy]

Wow! This calls for some strategy redesign.

ATTENTION:

For those of you who have already received missions on behalf of the Midwest Alliance, please be advised, my XO, Rogue, and I are going to have to talk about the above rules/point changes. Please roll with us as changes will be made between now and the GBG.


For those of you who have not yet asked for and received a mission, clearly, the above changes create even more opportunity, so let me know how you want to roll and we will get you plugged into a mission or specialist unit.

barmy:)

Senator i will be out for GBG due to a back surgery but if you talk to brick from my team on the forum im sure he would be glad to help you in whatever way he can He will be leading the Renegade KIngs at GBG

[Bunker Busters]

Any updates on the new castle?

[raykowski]

Any updates on the new castle?

construction starts next tuesday keep in touch we will be looking for volunteers to help assemble it that day

[cutstep]

will the night game count for points for either side this year?

[Senator]

The GBG needs your help!

help:)

I have taken to several other forums to promote this May's GBG, but I need some other players to post too over EACH OF THE ELEVEN DAYS LEFT. If you don't have an account on these forums, please take a minute to create one and encourage people to make the trip to the GBG.

Thank you!

Here are the three GBG threads I have started on various other Paintball forums:

http://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?t=3793145

http://www.paintballforum.com/scenario-big-game-talk/183282-gbg-xxii-may-6-2012-a.html


http://paintball-forums.com/index.php?showtopic=75289 (http://paintball-forums.com/index.php?showtopic=75289)


Thank you, your posts help advertise for the GBG, increasing its visibility, raising the level of excitement over the game and helping attract players to it. Together, we can make this the best GBG ever!!!

[raykowski]

will the night game count for points for either side this year?

no there just some fun games

[Senator]

no there just some fun games

Thank you for the update.

I only have a second right now, otherwise I would do it myself, but could someone please post a link in this thread to the official rules (for easy access to everyone)? Thank you.

[Ravenwood]

I think the is the correct link....

http://www.giantgame.com/paintball/rules.htm

[Senator]

I think the is the correct link....

http://www.giantgame.com/paintball/rules.htm

Perfect! Thank you Ravenwood!!

Let's all take a look at the rules in the next ten days before the big day, so we are all on the same page and to increase our chance at having a great time by decreasing confusion and frustration during the game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pele5vptVgc

[Senator]

Map for the May 6, 2012 GIANT BIG GAME XXII

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/526510_317714374961704_288368197896322_843362_2029 107055_n.jpg

For those of you coming late to the thread party, above is the map again for easy reference.

[C4 Explosives]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww3GTNv9hHk&feature=related

[Podoz1]

Looks like I might be coming out of "retirement" to join in the fun this year. I have been out twice over the past two summers. My fingers are twitching and I am starting to get that adrenaline rush that I've missed for so many years.

[Senator]

Looks like I might be coming out of "retirement" to join in the fun this year. I have been out twice over the past two summers. My fingers are twitching and I am starting to get that adrenaline rush that I've missed for so many years.

Podoz1--
No matter the team you play for, we are happy to have you back on the field. It's going to be an awesome day of paintball for everyone who makes it out.

[Brick]

are you ready to rock BK broiler??? I mean Midwest Alliance!!!! haha I almost forgot this was coming, got a lot of prep work to do this weekend.

[SYclops]

The GBG needs your help!

help:)

I have taken to several other forums to promote this May's GBG, but I need some other players to post too over EACH OF THE ELEVEN DAYS LEFT. If you don't have an account on these forums, please take a minute to create one and encourage people to make the trip to the GBG.

Thank you!

Here are the three GBG threads I have started on various other Paintball forums:

http://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?t=3793145

http://www.paintballforum.com/scenario-big-game-talk/183282-gbg-xxii-may-6-2012-a.html


http://paintball-forums.com/index.php?showtopic=75289 (http://paintball-forums.com/index.php?showtopic=75289)


Thank you, your posts help advertise for the GBG, increasing its visibility, raising the level of excitement over the game and helping attract players to it. Together, we can make this the best GBG ever!!!

I've been promoing it on the alphablackpaintball forum as well and have a few guys from there coming!! Getting stoked!

[Senator]

I've been promoing it on the alphablackpaintball forum as well and have a few guys from there coming!! Getting stoked!

SYclops, great job, thank you for helping to spread the word about GBG.

For ease, SYclops' thread can be found here:
http://www.alphablackpaintball.com/t81-midwest-vs-great-lakes-hudson-wi


Thanks too to C4 for creating a GBG thread on M. Carter Brown.

C4's thread can found here:
http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/scenarios-big-games/200520-giant-big-game-xxii-*-splat-tag-*-wisconsin.html (http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/scenarios-big-games/200520-giant-big-game-xxii-*-splat-tag-*-wisconsin.html)

No one else has posted on any of these threads, so shape up men (and ladies)! There are over 100 active readers on this MN Scenario forum, that means if each of you even post just once, on even just one of these threads, we could have updated threads (keeping them at the top of the thread board listings and increasing views and awareness about GBG) for the entire eight days until GBG.

GET ON IT YOU GUYS. Regardless of the team you will play at GBG, do your part to help make this an incredible game.

[Wico90]

Theres multiple threads on the GBG as i created one a while ago

[Killswitch]

I've put up threads on the X7OG (http://www.x7og.net/paintball-events/39833-gbg-splat-tag-may-6th.html) and A5OG (http://www.a5og.net/paintball-events/47073-gbg-splat-tag-may-6th.html).

[Senator]

Theres multiple threads on the GBG as i created one a while ago

Thank you Wico90! Can you please post the hyperlinks to those threads? Thanks.

[Senator]

I've put up threads on the X7OG (http://www.x7og.net/paintball-events/39833-gbg-splat-tag-may-6th.html) and A5OG (http://www.a5og.net/paintball-events/47073-gbg-splat-tag-may-6th.html).

Thank you Killswitch! Thank you too for hyperlinking to the threads.

Great work.

[Senator]

Don't forget about the night game next Saturday night!

https://www.facebook.com/events/331905520179079/

Night Game: May 5, 2012 from 8pm until 11pm.

[Killswitch]

Thank you Killswitch! Thank you too for hyperlinking to the threads.

Great work.

No problem:D

[Komodo]

I played the night game for that two day Resident Evil game Darrin had awhile back. Advice: Make sure the twelve year olds on your team dont illuminate you with their flashlights the second you're within 30 feet of their base and start screaming "HEY THERE'S A GUY CRAWLING UP TO THE BASE!"
Also, refs: Don't wear glow sticks like that year. Everyone was shooting the refs ha

[EZD]

Splat Tag is having a Night Game and Barbeque Saturday night before the "GIANT BIG GAME".
Night Game May 5 from 8pm to 11pm.
Giant Big Game May 6 from 10am to 5pm.

[Thalion]

Will there be any rules updates on the GBG website? I downloaded a PDF for reference and I'll have to grab the newest set if there are other changes.

[Drednaught X]

Preview of the new Castle!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v662LepeO9o

[Senator]

Preview of the new Castle!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v662LepeO9o

The castle looks fantastic!! Thanks for adding this great dynamic to the game!

[EZD]

GBGXXII updates:

Shipping containers will be on the GBG course.
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/8c56cf1f.jpg

4 cars/trucks will be on the GBG course as bunkers.
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/a29edc3d.jpg

Giant BLACK Castle added to the GBGXXII course. We already have 5 castles this will make 6. It is located by the Radar Tower on the West side of the course (very close to Registration.
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/43d17e38.jpg

Paintballs for sale at GBGXXII.
Empire Custom $55
Marballizer $65
EVIL $65
First Strike rounds $45
Paint Grenade $6

Battle Smoke $15
Tactical Smoke $7
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/21d10cf5.jpg

** PRIZES **
More Prizes then any other paintball game in the country!!
Here are a few pictures of some of them.
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/f054e5df.jpg

http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/208d77e4.jpg

http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/b4acbacf.jpg

100's and 100's of working hours have gone into getting ready for this one event! My staff and so many friends of Splat Tag have come out to help as well. THANKS YOU for all the hard work!!
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/e360cb88.jpg

Player ID cards will have a small map printed on the back. Full color 8X11" maps will be available at the registration counter for players to take.
Large 3 foot maps will be posted in all 4 Reinsertion points and each General will have one.
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/c521c9ef.jpg

Players can not go up in the Radar Tower! It is still worth points. The Black Castle is worth points as well.
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/3d28fca8.jpg

Compressed Air (HP Air) is the way to go. Splat Tag will wave FOUR compressors going for players! Two will be at the Reinsertion B's for players to fill up on the go during the game. C02 will be available as well be much slower to refills.

Rain or Shine the GIANT BIG GAME is a go!!

Darrin
www.giantgame.com
www.splattag.com

[MildMunchBrando]

Just awesome!!!!

[Senator]

Looks incredible! Thank you to you and your crew for putting so much time and effort into this game.

It's going to be an incredible weekend of paintball. See you all there!

GBGXXII updates:

Shipping containers will be on the GBG course.
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/8c56cf1f.jpg

4 cars/trucks will be on the GBG course as bunkers.
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/a29edc3d.jpg

Giant BLACK Castle added to the GBGXXII course. We already have 5 castles this will make 6. It is located by the Radar Tower on the West side of the course (very close to Registration.
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/43d17e38.jpg

Paintballs for sale at GBGXXII.
Empire Custom $55
Marballizer $65
EVIL $65
First Strike rounds $45
Paint Grenade $6

Battle Smoke $15
Tactical Smoke $7
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/21d10cf5.jpg

** PRIZES **
More Prizes then any other paintball game in the country!!
Here are a few pictures of some of them.
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/f054e5df.jpg

http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/208d77e4.jpg

http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/b4acbacf.jpg

100's and 100's of working hours have gone into getting ready for this one event! My staff and so many friends of Splat Tag have come out to help as well. THANKS YOU for all the hard work!!
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/e360cb88.jpg

Player ID cards will have a small map printed on the back. Full color 8X11" maps will be available at the registration counter for players to take.
Large 3 foot maps will be posted in all 4 Reinsertion points and each General will have one.
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/c521c9ef.jpg

Players can not go up in the Radar Tower! It is still worth points. The Black Castle is worth points as well.
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/mndarrin/3d28fca8.jpg

Compressed Air (HP Air) is the way to go. Splat Tag will wave FOUR compressors going for players! Two will be at the Reinsertion B's for players to fill up on the go during the game. C02 will be available as well be much slower to refills.

Rain or Shine the GIANT BIG GAME is a go!!

Darrin
www.giantgame.com
www.splattag.com

[raykowski]

Will there be any rules updates on the GBG website? I downloaded a PDF for reference and I'll have to grab the newest set if there are other changes.

there has been a few minor changes for points and the temp gbg castle your genreal will have a copy of those changes by sunday morning

[nchittendon]

Darrin I just have to geek out for a second here.

Let me get this straight......you offer a great field. Many different obstacles. A castle being built JUST FOR THIS GAME. Absolutely fair pricing. Neat stuff like an old Deuce running around, burgers cooked right there on the grill ON SITE, and TONS of awesome prizes. And for what you offer, REALLY fair pricing. For everything you do for this field and this game, and what little you charge for those services, it is only obvious that you truly CARE about the sport and it's people.

I just want to say thank you to Darrin for making every game my team plays there interesting, fair, and well priced to keep more and more folks coming back.

Can't wait until Sunday.

[SYclops]

Mind blowing! Now...stay away rain!

[Senator]

Mind blowing! Now...stay away rain!

Amen. Here's to overcast skies that do not produce rain for TOMMOROW!

[Bunker Busters]

Just gonna throw it out there that fleet farm has some nice german surplus flecktarn rain gear for 49.99, good price for quality rain gear. Id be willing to bet that cc's has some rain gear as well.

[SYclops]

I've got several guys asking about what happens if storms are really bad for the event..delay? Or you play through thunder, lightening, tornadoes, todo and Dorothy and all her little friends.

[Senator]

Well, GBG is finally here. I look forward to seeing you all out on the field tomorrow. May the weather be better than predicted and the fun be even more than expected. See you mañana.

[Senator]

Well, GBG is finally here. I look forward to seeing you all out on the field tomorrow. May the weather be better than predicted and the fun be even more than expected. See you mañana.

Well, I got my wish, the rain that was promised to last all game long held off. Thanks to everyone who made it out today! I hope you all had a great time (we worked hard to make it fun).

GLC, you gave us a heck of battle and had us on the ropes in the afternoon. Midwest Alliance, way to battle back, I know you guys were hot and tired, but you pushed through and closed the game out on a great note--awesome job!

Abortive, it was great to meet you today, thanks again for stepping up for a tough job, you did great.

Woodland Security--awesome job today guys, you were everywhere and always asking how you could help.

Wild Bunch, phenomenal communication and willingness to run to objectives and fight for Brown base, that made a huge difference, thank you.

Rogue--thanks for a great day, you were a fantastic XO and I appreciated your wise counsel in the tent.

Thanks again today to everyone who took the time to make today happen, the game means nothing without you.

--Senator

[Wico90]

Team Akkadian is starting to get pictures up from the GBG. "Like" the Facebook page and check it out!

http://www.facebook.com/TeamAkkadian

Also, huge props to AborTive for doing a great job as GLC General. You ran us ragged. Congrats on joining the Generals Club!

[nchittendon]

One of my teammates was out shooting photos for this game. Both sides. It is too many pics for me to copy and I'm not sure a link would work. Feel free to go on his Facebook where he has them uploaded, and friend him.
Zachary Kumlin
He has over 280 pictures on there now from both teams. Feel free to get on there and tag, and do whatever with the pics.

Thanks everyone for another great game!! Team Akkadian had a blast and once again was not disappointed.

The only thing I can say, as a whole, is before the next game, read the rules. read the rules. read the rules. read the rules. READ THE BLOODY RULES!!!!!

[Wico90]

If anyone was near the Generals Tent when we para dropped on it (Rogue you were there, i think Senator ran away, and anyone else that was there too) I'd like to apologize for being dickish. That's not usually the way i play, it doesn't represent the Akkadians as a whole I'm not happy it happened. I don't want to make excuses but if you want one i can probably come up with one. Thanks a lot to Darrin and Splat Tag for the awesome game. Can't wait to see you guys at the Fall GBG

Cory "Veritas" Skibba
The Champion of Pink things (Sorry Blonde)

[Brick]

added him n tagged all of the buddies I saw, but the only pic of me was my elbow in the crowd at prizes, lol... Guess being a M.A.S.H. unit alllllll day doesn't get ya much action. hahah ... Thanks for the tip Neil, and thanks to all players on both sides for making this a fun game as always.

[nchittendon]

It's my understanding that no rules were broken. If they were, it will be dealt with within our ranks. Cory stated that he may have gotten a bit carried away, and not been in the most "sportsman" of moods, but he fully believes that he did not break any rules.

I speak to all (players and refs) when I say that knowing the rules is more valuable than having air for your marker. Shooting at the general's tent is not allowed. TAGGING the general's tent is completely legit. So what about shooting players that are near the general's tent?? This is a topic that came up as well. Let's say there are 15 guys surrounding the tent, and they are shooting at you. Are you not allowed to shoot back because at that point you would be shooting TOWARDS the tent? Not necessarily shooting at the tent on purpose, but merely defending yourself. This is yet another gray area in the rules that could use some clarification as we find some that do almost every game. lol

Again, if rules were broken by any member of my team, please let me know and it will be dealt with swiftly I guarantee.

Can't wait for fall GBG!

[nchittendon]

Also, one to stress for BOTH teams, the General's tent is NOT the insertion area. I saw it at my General's tent, and it was reported from others that it was happening on the opfor as well. I reminded as many as I could to go tag in at the actual insertion area and got little resistance.

[Brick]

I didnt notice the respawn issue Neil, the 3 spawns I had in the morning, I used the insertion area, and I saw other using the respawn A as well, but after I got to be mash, no one aside from headshot victims and people covered in paint got past us, so I wouldnt know if that rule got broken. I always try to play as fair as I can and advise teamates to do the same.. Had a few guys ask if they could insert on us with headshots, knowing it shouldnt be allowed.. We made them walk.

The ONLY issue I noticed was mask safety.. I had to constantly tell kids to keep their masks on, including people in the respawn A, and people who got to our MASH unit. all in all glad to see minimal fighting and cheating from my POV. Great game guys.

Oh and GLC, good job dusting heads out there... I had to let a LOT of players walk by cuz they took head shots... It's like you guys knew we were out there keeping guys on you.

[Senator]

If anyone was near the Generals Tent when we para dropped on it (Rogue you were there, i think Senator ran away, and anyone else that was there too) I'd like to apologize for being dickish. That's not usually the way i play, it doesn't represent the Akkadians as a whole I'm not happy it happened. I don't want to make excuses but if you want one i can probably come up with one. Thanks a lot to Darrin and Splat Tag for the awesome game. Can't wait to see you guys at the Fall GBG

Cory "Veritas" Skibba
The Champion of Pink things (Sorry Blonde)

Yeah, Rogue grabbed me and told me to get out of the tent and then I turned and saw like ten blue troops about to drop into play. I grabbed my mask and headed for the brush in the nick of time. I had loaned my air tank to Carson (Cutstep) for his launcher, so I was weaponless. I just tried to rally any troops heading back to our reinsertion point until all the paratroopers were eliminated.

Regarding the issue that some of the paratroopers talked after being shot out, I heard the talking but could not see who it was. I was approached by four separate Midwest Alliance players after all of the paratroopers were eliminated who were upset over that, claiming that more than one of the eliminated players talked after being eliminated. After being out of contact with my team for over ten minutes, I was in too much of a hurry to get caught up to take it up with the refs at that time and I never got back to it.

I understand it's a game, and that things get heated (both sides of players were hot after the close proximity shoot-out) but I also expect that those of us on teams model behavior that sets the standard for play. That means not pressing the line so that a referee has to be the one to step in and put a stop to the action. Save for paint checks that we cannot make ourselves, players should be self refereeing their own words and actions to always be in compliance with the rules and, where the rules are unclear or unspecified, taking the high road, choosing to act as they would desire to see others in their position act.

I do not want this incident to detract from a great day of play on both sides, so let’s agree to let it stand as a learning and growing moment for the good of the game.

[Skibbo]

So I wasn't there, but since Cory was, I feel like I was (kinda)

What conversation took place between Cory and the other player?
IMHO, if it's a 'how do I score, I forgot the rules" conversation, that's different than a 'I saw these guys, go shoot them' conversation that's usually the reason for dead men don't talk violations.

Based on these rules I can see why there would be a problem:
Eliminated players may not communicate with another player in any other way, including speech, radio use, hand signals, etc. An eliminated player may communicate with a referee at any time.

However, it does not discuss the type of communication, but I believe (based on reading countless rules for other games) it's related to where people are or who to shoot, not how to take a base (which is in the rules) because obviously the players who's base it is aren't going to say anything.

anyhow, since I wasn't there you can ignore me if you want, but figured I'd put in my ideas on the subject, while trying to stay as neutral as possible.

[Killswitch]

It was an awesome game and I hated those damn choppers, lol. Thanks to Brick and the other Renegade Kings, we had a MASH unit in the area which helped. But it was cool to put faces to names and meet other people along the way. One of the Wild Bunch guys, can't remember his name but he had a tan/green flex, was cool to meet. I was hoping to meet up with Brando but never did, oh well hopefully @ CFC.

But again it was well worth the 4 hour trip even though I showed up late and had to take off early I still had a great time and happy the rain held off.

[C4 Explosives]

I had a GREAT time at this GBG, got to do a little bit of everything and just cause all kinds of strife for GLC, good times! Thanks to Darrin and the ST Team for slogging through a wet, muddy weekend so all of us could have a great time playing ball!

For what it's worth, I watched what Stapes did, and as far as I can tell, he never touched anyone with his barrel, he put his hand on shoulders and told people they were out, and they went out, honorably.

I saw nothing but stand-up play all day, well except for one walk on blind firing, but that's forgivable. I can't really comment on the discussion around the MWA base attack other than dead men don't talk, period.

[nchittendon]

I had a GREAT time at this GBG, got to do a little bit of everything and just cause all kinds of strife for GLC, good times!

You always do!

[cutstep]

what I liked about the game was the addition of brown base, it really changed the dynamic of the game

[Senator]

Also, one to stress for BOTH teams, the General's tent is NOT the insertion area. I saw it at my General's tent, and it was reported from others that it was happening on the opfor as well. I reminded as many as I could to go tag in at the actual insertion area and got little resistance.

While Rogue was the main enforcer for our side, before giving out orders, I checked to make sure that they had touched the proper reinsertion tent before heading back out into play.

I know that neither Rogue or myself let slide someone just coming to our Command Center and trying to get back in the game, and after about the first hour and a half, it simply stopped being an issue as everyone properly tagged in before heading up to our tent to receive their new marching orders.

I was actually very pleased with how few issues arose, both in what I have heard back from GLC players about the way Midwest Alliance troops conducted themselves and the reports my troops gave me about the GLC.

My thanks to both sides for a game well fought and played with honor.

Playing honorably is the highest calling but also the toughest, as it can mean a long hot walk back to an insertion point somewhere, so I am glad the overwhelming majority of the day bore witness to this high caliber of play from both sides.

Great job!

[EZD]

One of the smoothest GBG to date.

We learn from every event and work to improve the next on Sept 16 Fall GBGXXIII.

[Carlito]

I had a great time, even camping the night before was great. Perfect weather as far as I'm concerned. Cool and cloudy. The only problem I noticed was that I did not hear a single thing over the intercom speakers all day. So I had no idea when the game started or ended or when the break was. Were speakers even set up?

that was probably one of the best gbg's ever for me. My kill/death ratio was unbevielable.

[Flyboy]

Awsome day of play. Militia Towing (Bubba) was getting a work out in morning pulled 6 Vehicles out (including Cutstep) before getting stuck himself. Than the ST Towing truck came to the rescue. (Nice new truck Darrin).

[MildMunchBrando]

what I liked about the game was the addition of brown base, it really changed the dynamic of the game

I agree!

Hopefully it can be built up a little bit more. Two pieces of ply-wood is bit silly but it was something that was fun to go for!

[Jedimaster]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Kl4N2wRZGs8

Thanks Squishy......

[Flyboy]

If anyone was near the Generals Tent when we para dropped on it (Rogue you were there, i think Senator ran away, and anyone else that was there too) I'd like to apologize for being dickish. That's not usually the way i play, it doesn't represent the Akkadians as a whole I'm not happy it happened. I don't want to make excuses but if you want one i can probably come up with one. Thanks a lot to Darrin and Splat Tag for the awesome game. Can't wait to see you guys at the Fall GBG

Cory "Veritas" Skibba
The Champion of Pink things (Sorry Blonde)

Things happen in the heat of battle, but this shows sportmenship. I was up by the general base in the after noon and some one shoot at us. Needless to say we where in front of the tent. I know the shots werent intended for the tent, but us.

[raykowski]

I had a great time, even camping the night before was great. Perfect weather as far as I'm concerned. Cool and cloudy. The only problem I noticed was that I did not hear a single thing over the intercom speakers all day. So I had no idea when the game started or ended or when the break was. Were speakers even set up?

that was probably one of the best gbg's ever for me. My kill/death ratio was unbevielable.

we did have the sound syestem up and running and i was making anouncements all day sorry you didnt hear them i will turn the volume up for the next one

[Red]

i will turn the volume up for the next one

All the way to 11?

[raykowski]

red i will run a speaker to your tent just for you :D

[WreckingCrew]

All the way to 11?

WOAH it goes to 11???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Red]

Why don't you just make 10 louder?
But this one goes to 11.

[*mess*Chain_gang]

Why don't you just make 10 louder?
But this one goes to 11.

hahahahahahaha. laughing:)

[MildMunchBrando]

Why don't you just make 10 louder?
But this one goes to 11.
Noob

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7ca2D2EnqQ&feature=related

[WreckingCrew]

Best Documentary EVER!

[Rogue]

The game was presented in doubly....

[abortive13]

Well, I got my wish, the rain that was promised to last all game long held off. Thanks to everyone who made it out today! I hope you all had a great time (we worked hard to make it fun).

GLC, you gave us a heck of battle and had us on the ropes in the afternoon. Midwest Alliance, way to battle back, I know you guys were hot and tired, but you pushed through and closed the game out on a great note--awesome job!

Abortive, it was great to meet you today, thanks again for stepping up for a tough job, you did great.

Woodland Security--awesome job today guys, you were everywhere and always asking how you could help.

Wild Bunch, phenomenal communication and willingness to run to objectives and fight for Brown base, that made a huge difference, thank you.

Rogue--thanks for a great day, you were a fantastic XO and I appreciated your wise counsel in the tent.

Thanks again today to everyone who took the time to make today happen, the game means nothing without you.

--Senator

Thanks Senator. It was a pleasure meeting you as well. You did an awesome job out there. I was starting to get really nervous toward the end of the first half, lol.

[Flyboy]

we did have the sound syestem up and running and i was making anouncements all day sorry you didnt hear them i will turn the volume up for the next one

I heard them!!:D O wait I was pretty close to the tent. Going up to 11 would help. lol laughing:)

[EZD]

I am already planning changes for the Fall GBG course and working on other ideas as well.

[nchittendon]

I am already planning changes for the Fall GBG course and working on other ideas as well.

Don't even doubt it a bit.

[AKA]

Finally a chance to report. Short and sweet. Two Teams doing Battle all day, loved it. Great job Darrin, Brian, Andre and the ST crew, Great Job to our Generals and XO's, thanks for doing the job I know you would love to do again someday.:eek:
Great job to the refs-(nice Jerseys Fredricks).
Nice numbers for not having the fair weather ballers there.:rolleyes:
Lets all do it again someday!:)/AKA

[fredericpaintball]

Yes great job to Darrin, Brain, Dre and Jackson for putting this game together every year. Great job to the Generals and there XO's. And to the players great job, our crew had very few issues all day.

[fredericpaintball]

The only suggestion to the players make sure you clean off your old hits please. Makes reffing a lot easier and saves you from getting pulled for an old hit.