Mark and I went to TTAC3 last night for some year end CQB action and man there were a lot of people. 22 in fact and we were split into two even teams. The game was simple enough, it was a force on force confrontation where you have to capture the enemies base without losing your own. Right from the get go my team was very disorganized and overall we were continually slaughtered the entire night.
I volunteered to play defense a few times and every time I was either shot from the side or back because my “teammates” didn’t cover the flank or their angles even though they said they would. The most frustrating point of the game was when I was on the attacking team. I said I’d run point (because no one else would) then four other people were to stack up behind me. When Mark (who was giving cover fire) gave us the green light, we’d go and storm the enemy base. When the game started I got into position but none of the other four guys were behind me. I even yelled “Where’s my attack team!?” but they all went their separate ways without informing me.
I have no qualms with those who like to do their own thing but I expect people to follow through on their words. My “radical” ideas were snuffed out early on so fine, I decided I’ll take orders instead. I covered all my angles and played pretty well with Mark and Frank as a two/three man team but us versus 11 defenders is suicide. In fact one game where Frank and I took over the enemy base, 7 of our teammates hung back till we yelled “CLEAR”.
Perhaps I’m taking airsoft too seriously after all I play it just for fun but damn last night was frustrating. Perhaps I’ll take control of the situation a bit more next time, newbies who think they know what’s best are bad leaders.
On a more pleasant note, Stephen showed me his new OD Eagle Cross Draw vest and man that thing is beautiful. Eagle is the real deal and it manufacturers equipment for the armed forces that serve in Afghanistan and Iraq, if it’s good enough for them, it’s good enough for us. I got to see Jason’s awesome CAW Revolver Grenade launcher, that thing can hold 6 shells and each of his shells holds 165 BBs. Potentially Jason can go through over 1000 rounds in a few seconds, simply crazy. I was his first CAW launcher kill too, I know I’m never going to live that down. 😉 Sorry no pics of the awesome thing because I forgot my camera.
Mark had a good night he got to game with his Aug and revolver. Heh the dude was pretty giddy throughout the night and played well. I wish I could say the same, I played alright but was frustrated by “management”. I worked briefly on Shawn’s M4 unfortunately he has a stripped spur gear which explains why he’s having problems. Odd since his gun is completely stock and should last longer than that. At least I got to fix one thing though Brian had a stuck valve in one of his P226 mags, I removed it and cycled the valve, now it works properly. 🙂
