Saturday, December 27, 2008

Playing Airsoft: The different methods

By Alexander Malroy

There are several methods of playing airsoft and only you can choose which one is right for you. The main objective to the game is to have fun and enjoy time with your opponents. Be the last one standing with these methods below.

The MilSim MilSim, short for Military simulation is a method of airsoft playing game that blends military live-action role-playing scenarios. Each team is assigned goals or missions to accomplish. They are provided with ample supplies of ammunition (pellets), batteries, food or rations, gears, uniforms and other safety paraphernalia. Sometimes, equipments such as headsets and radios are being provided; other times, players have the discretion to bring their own communication equipments.

Military simulation games regularly lasts a number of days depending on how large the mission and the planning is. Both teams should remain in the playing field during the duration of the game and should only return to the neutral area only in medical emergencies and any other related circumstances. In large scale military simulations such as the likes of BERGET in Sweden, where the MilSim lasts up to a week without breaks, players may use military vehicles, trucks and vans. Sometimes an armored personnel carrier and tanks were utilized.

In large-scale military simulations such as the likes of BERGET in Sweden, where the MilSim lasts up to a week without breaks, players may use military vehicles, trucks and vans. Sometimes an armored personnel carrier and tanks were utilized. The Skirmish Operations were the most popular type of play among the Airsoft gun enthusiasts.

Skirmishing is the most common and popular method of playing, as it is easy to conduct one in any wide and ample space where hiding and moving around is possible. Skirmishing also imitates real close quarter battles with heightened excitement using familiar scenarios such as urban settings or the challenging jungle set up for a more confrontational game playing.

Yet another form of the Airsoft games is the Honor system. In this form, the player needs to admit that they are hit. In the other forms, the referees play a crucial role. With the plastic pellets no one can understand if a player has been hit or not. In MilSim and Skirmish Operations, the referees decide.

In the Honor system, the ability to admit is the key factor. This is because, it is difficult to find whether the bullet fired has actually hit or not. This may happen because of the distraction caused due to the action. Knife kill simulations can also take place. This depends on the venue of the game. Shooting at the point-blank region is discouraged in the game as this can cause accidents. Abrupt shooting (when enemies are not visible) is also discouraged. Again, an opponent who has surrendered or is already dead during the game should not be shot. These kinds of acts are penalized!

Players are advised not to shoot their weapons blindly when they are not able to see their opponents. Players should avoid shooting further opponents who surrendered and are already "dead." Harsh comments and language are also being prohibited as well as physical contact. Such acts are penalized; disagreements are expected to be resolved with appropriate rules and etiquette. - 15683

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