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Re: Stalker: Episode 1 - May 14th
« Reply #15 on: April 25, 2011, 09:13:25 PM »
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Yeah, I'll be there.
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Sounds good man!Hope to see you there!
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Re: Stalker: Episode 1 - May 14th
« Reply #16 on: April 28, 2011, 12:33:17 PM »
Are you capping the stalker players at 20?  
Me and a couple others want in on the stalker side
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Re: Stalker: Episode 1 - May 14th
« Reply #17 on: April 28, 2011, 08:46:26 PM »
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Are you capping the stalker players at 20?  
Me and a couple others want in on the stalker side
Lets go Russian, I think they need the players at this point lol.

Count me in an approximately +3 more (myself, McGee, SpiritofSimo, +1). Ill text my buddies tonight and will update ASAP.
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Re: Stalker: Episode 1 - May 14th
« Reply #18 on: April 28, 2011, 09:32:08 PM »
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Are you capping the stalker players at 20?  
Me and a couple others want in on the stalker side
Lets go Russian, I think they need the players at this point lol.

Count me in an approximately +3 more (myself, McGee, SpiritofSimo, +1). Ill text my buddies tonight and will update ASAP.

Sweet, all of you going to russian side?


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Re: Stalker: Episode 1 - May 14th
« Reply #19 on: April 28, 2011, 09:32:55 PM »
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Are you capping the stalker players at 20?  
Me and a couple others want in on the stalker side

No man, throw in an RSVP, the cap will go up. Teams are balanced enough.
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Re: Stalker: Episode 1 - May 14th
« Reply #20 on: April 29, 2011, 10:01:46 AM »
I know this is probably in one or more of the external links exarach posted, but a few things to know about the AO:

i)To get to the field, you will have to cross a constantly flowing, flooded drainage ditch. You will cross it perpendicular to its direction of flow, not parallel. Last time I saw someone's truck get stuck in that little river, they were stuck GOOD. Make sure your truck / SUV can make it, and IIRC, stick to one of the sides instead of going through the middle.

ii) Bring a shit ton of water and sunscreen. The SASCO field has no shade and you will be soaking up heat all day. If you feel even a slight hint of fatigue, dizziness, or headache, let someone know and start hydrating, cooling down, and get off the field. Last game I played at SASCO about 10% of the players ran out of water on field after only 2 hours.

iii) Be very alert for snakes, scorpions, spiders, and more snakes. This AO is way too far from any hospital and we cannot take any risks. If you see a snake DO NOT try to kill it or influence it to leave. Let as many people know what you have found as loud as you can. Never run or dive blindly ANYWHERE. Snakes will hide in bushes, holes, and even the open if they feel concealment is too far.

The last time I attended a TAC SASCO game it was very well organized, and there were even trained EMTs on the field. Will there be any medical professionals or volunteer EMTs for this game?
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Re: Stalker: Episode 1 - May 14th
« Reply #21 on: April 29, 2011, 12:02:48 PM »
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I know this is probably in one or more of the external links exarach posted, but a few things to know about the AO:

i)To get to the field, you will have to cross a constantly flowing, flooded drainage ditch. You will cross it perpendicular to its direction of flow, not parallel. Last time I saw someone's truck get stuck in that little river, they were stuck GOOD. Make sure your truck / SUV can make it, and IIRC, stick to one of the sides instead of going through the middle.

ii) Bring a s*** ton of water and sunscreen. The SASCO field has no shade and you will be soaking up heat all day. If you feel even a slight hint of fatigue, dizziness, or headache, let someone know and start hydrating, cooling down, and get off the field. Last game I played at SASCO about 10% of the players ran out of water on field after only 2 hours.

iii) Be very alert for snakes, scorpions, spiders, and more snakes. This AO is way too far from any hospital and we cannot take any risks. If you see a snake DO NOT try to kill it or influence it to leave. Let as many people know what you have found as loud as you can. Never run or dive blindly ANYWHERE. Snakes will hide in bushes, holes, and even the open if they feel concealment is too far.

The last time I attended a TAC SASCO game it was very well organized, and there were even trained EMTs on the field. Will there be any medical professionals or volunteer EMTs for this game?


A few very good points! However, two replies

First one, lately, the water hasn't been bad, and the crossing isn't as bad as its made out to be. Last sasco game several small cars made it across, HOWEVER, this isn't a guarantee, just an observation! I highly encourage the use of vehicles that can take roads, as they are dirt roads. The wash isn't to be taken lightly, if you don't pay attention, that last, 30 second part of the trip could have you stuck there for a while.

There is a possibility of a ride ferry for those unable to cross the wash on there own. But nothing definite as of right now.  

As for medical personnel at the event, we have several people certified in CPR/First responder who are attending, as for certified EMT's, I haven't heard from anyone who would be willing to volunteer, however I have worked in similar situations before, with heat and exhaustion related factors, and intend to be prepared for any contingencies that may arise.

HOWEVER, again, this is not an excuse for the individual to not be prepared as well as possible! YOU are your first line of defense. Theres absolutely no limit to the amount of water you can have! Bring some gallons to your forces base of operations and drink them all!

Hydration is the key to victory in the desert.

Excellent points Simo!


***Figured I would add this, I have a few people brining easy ups and tarps, anyone attending is free to do the same. We will make our own shade!
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Re: Stalker: Episode 1 - May 14th
« Reply #22 on: April 29, 2011, 08:11:19 PM »
Black Phoenix will be there in tan +5
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Re: Stalker: Episode 1 - May 14th
« Reply #23 on: April 30, 2011, 01:50:02 PM »
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Black Phoenix will be there in tan +5
So... STALKER side I guess. Added to STALKER.
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Re: Stalker: Episode 1 - May 14th
« Reply #24 on: May 01, 2011, 03:21:10 AM »
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Are you capping the stalker players at 20?  
Me and a couple others want in on the stalker side
Lets go Russian, I think they need the players at this point lol.

Count me in an approximately +3 more (myself, McGee, SpiritofSimo, +1). Ill text my buddies tonight and will update ASAP.

Sweet, all of you going to russian side?


54 people as of 4/28!
See you there!
Yep I'll be on Russian for sure! Sounds like its going to be a sick game so far  8)
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Re: Stalker: Episode 1 - May 14th
« Reply #25 on: May 01, 2011, 02:19:36 PM »
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Are you capping the stalker players at 20?  
Me and a couple others want in on the stalker side
Lets go Russian, I think they need the players at this point lol.

Count me in an approximately +3 more (myself, McGee, SpiritofSimo, +1). Ill text my buddies tonight and will update ASAP.

Sweet, all of you going to russian side?


54 people as of 4/28!
See you there!
Yep I'll be on Russian for sure! Sounds like its going to be a sick game so far  8)

RSVP'S Now number in the 60's with the admin staff. This game is going to be a good one.
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Re: Stalker: Episode 1 - May 14th
« Reply #26 on: May 02, 2011, 03:47:51 PM »
Go ahead and put me down for the Stalkers...Part of the Team Phantom
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Re: Stalker: Episode 1 - May 14th
« Reply #27 on: May 02, 2011, 05:31:41 PM »
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Go ahead and put me down for the Stalkers...Part of the Team Phantom
Will do
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Re: Stalker: Episode 1 - May 14th
« Reply #28 on: May 03, 2011, 07:37:18 AM »
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HOWEVER, again, this is not an excuse for the individual to not be prepared as well as possible! YOU are your first line of defense.

Absolutely. Aside from the obvious, copious amounts of water, people should bring some powdered gatorade or electrolyte replacement drink in equal amounts. The last time I saw people get heat exhaustion, none of them had been drinking anything other than water. And the last time I felt exhaustion creeping on I knew I had drank more than a gallon of water in the last hour, but when I felt my face and all the dried salt on it, I finally put two and two together and solved the puzzle about why I felt so lousy.

Are we going to go over the corpsmen vs. medic emergency signal? Do most people here know what that is?
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Re: Stalker: Episode 1 - May 14th
« Reply #29 on: May 03, 2011, 08:52:06 AM »
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HOWEVER, again, this is not an excuse for the individual to not be prepared as well as possible! YOU are your first line of defense.

Absolutely. Aside from the obvious, copious amounts of water, people should bring some powdered gatorade or electrolyte replacement drink in equal amounts. The last time I saw people get heat exhaustion, none of them had been drinking anything other than water. And the last time I felt exhaustion creeping on I knew I had drank more than a gallon of water in the last hour, but when I felt my face and all the dried salt on it, I finally put two and two together and solved the puzzle about why I felt so lousy.

Are we going to go over the corpsmen vs. medic emergency signal? Do most people here know what that is?

I think most do, but I am going to cover all of this in the Pre-game briefing anyway, just to be sure.
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