Albertans at Operation Irene IX 2011 at the MUTC Training Facility in Indiana

Karma_ · December 18th, 2011, 20:19

I don't necessarily have a bad taste in my mouth. I'd go back to more but the expectations will be different. Like many games, you have to make it fun in your own way.

Gish · December 20th, 2011, 00:45

It's tough herding 30 airsoft cats at a local game, now go ahead and herd 200+. So you gotta plan for the lowest common denominator which is what they went for. While it was fun it could have had alot more to it.

R.I.T.Z · December 20th, 2011, 00:47

Yeah I guess they had to cater to more the skirmish player then the hardcore milsim guys/gals.
glad to see us represented

well if you are planning on heading out this year or the future give me a shout..

*cough* also work at a world wide car rental company = discounts *cough*

strikers_blade · January 10th, 2012, 15:20

Hey folks,

Glad to hear you got a good time at MUTC. It is nothing like Zussman but since it is not a military base, it allows non-US citizens to enjoy a true MOUT environment.

That being said, you guys covered up the event pretty good. Regardless if it is a US or a CAN based event, you will always have to deal with the cheaters and casual players. It kinda suck for those who are showing to such events because of its realism but at the same time, it has to be expected since it is created by and for civilians. Even more, if it would have to be as close to milsim as possible, we would probably all hate having to do PT and fill sandbags

As you guys also mentioned, John Lu is catering to those with the money. He is a true business so he is not doing it just to be nice. He also have big expenses and also give big donations to the wounded soldiers and other military organizations whenever possible.

For those asking, I would say if you are not going with your own team/group, you will probably end up with a bad after taste. Main reason is because half the fun comes from the trip itself. If you are expecting the event alone to make you happy, you will be disappointed. I know I would not go if it was not for my team being there. Slinging bbs can be nice but being to truly use tactics with guys who know you as much as you know them is memorable.

Anyway, I just wanted to stop by and say hello. See you next year maybe.

Francois aka Blade
www.teamstrikers.com
Delta 4-3
Operation Irene IX

attack-beaver · January 11th, 2012, 02:20

nice to see an american take on it. if my memory serves me right team strikers you guys wore mostly OD kit?

because in the first market push i spooked one of your team mates coming out of one of the second story buildings door and took a single well aimed BB to the face. good snap shot on his part.

strikers_blade · January 11th, 2012, 10:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by attack-beaver

nice to see an american take on it. if my memory serves me right team strikers you guys wore mostly OD kit?

because in the first market push i spooked one of your team mates coming out of one of the second story buildings door and took a single well aimed BB to the face. good snap shot on his part.

yeh, we were all OD kit with OD helmet (per Delta SOE)
I am actually the Canadian on exile and I talked to you folks in the staging area

Flatlander · March 5th, 2012, 13:43

I finally got a chance to cut together a video from the 3 helmet cams of the Ronin49 members. Enjoy:

Irene 2011 - Ronin49 members Cut - YouTube

M4Mark · March 6th, 2012, 02:11

The members cut is excellent footage, Wish I could of gone!!!

Flatlander · March 7th, 2012, 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by M4Mark

The members cut is excellent footage, Wish I could of gone!!!

Thanks. Its only my third video I've ever done so I think I'm getting the hang of it. Takes me a lot less time now also!

I'd definitely recommend for anyone to try and get to a game down in the US at one of their awesome facilities. Irene (more so the facility) was the highlight of my airsoft experience of 6 years so far. We're going to try and make it to atleast 1 big game down there every year now, if not more.

The_Redneck · March 7th, 2012, 15:16

Great video guys, glad to see more canadians tearing it up at the larger milsim games in the states.

strikers_blade · June 7th, 2012, 10:06

Gentlemen, looks like Irene X will be back at MUTC this year. Visit http://oplionclaws.com/irene/index.php for all details.

megaman · June 11th, 2012, 23:29

Sounds like our plan is to head there again. Should another awesome trip.

tobyniceguy · July 12th, 2012, 01:02

so how did you manage to get the guns across the border despite canadian laws? D:

Karma_ · July 12th, 2012, 01:39

The Canadian law saying that guns need to shoot above 366fps? I'll let you piece that together

tobyniceguy · July 13th, 2012, 01:43

So wait, u can still bring an airsoft gun across the border if it shoots below 366 FPS even if its classified a replica firearm?

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December 18th, 2011, 20:19	#46
Karma_ Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary, AB	I don't necessarily have a bad taste in my mouth. I'd go back to more but the expectations will be different. Like many games, you have to make it fun in your own way. __________________ *The cost of being legit is high*

December 20th, 2011, 00:45	#47
Gish Trader rating Join Date: May 2002 Location: Calgary	It's tough herding 30 airsoft cats at a local game, now go ahead and herd 200+. So you gotta plan for the lowest common denominator which is what they went for. While it was fun it could have had alot more to it. __________________

March 5th, 2012, 13:43	#52
Flatlander Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edmonton	I finally got a chance to cut together a video from the 3 helmet cams of the Ronin49 members. Enjoy: Irene 2011 - Ronin49 members Cut - YouTube __________________ Ronin 49 Team Member

December 20th, 2011, 00:47	#48
R.I.T.Z Crackers Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Shwa	Yeah I guess they had to cater to more the skirmish player then the hardcore milsim guys/gals. glad to see us represented well if you are planning on heading out this year or the future give me a shout.. cough also work at a world wide car rental company = discounts cough

January 10th, 2012, 15:20	#49
strikers_blade Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, OH	Hey folks, Glad to hear you got a good time at MUTC. It is nothing like Zussman but since it is not a military base, it allows non-US citizens to enjoy a true MOUT environment. That being said, you guys covered up the event pretty good. Regardless if it is a US or a CAN based event, you will always have to deal with the cheaters and casual players. It kinda suck for those who are showing to such events because of its realism but at the same time, it has to be expected since it is created by and for civilians. Even more, if it would have to be as close to milsim as possible, we would probably all hate having to do PT and fill sandbags As you guys also mentioned, John Lu is catering to those with the money. He is a true business so he is not doing it just to be nice. He also have big expenses and also give big donations to the wounded soldiers and other military organizations whenever possible. For those asking, I would say if you are not going with your own team/group, you will probably end up with a bad after taste. Main reason is because half the fun comes from the trip itself. If you are expecting the event alone to make you happy, you will be disappointed. I know I would not go if it was not for my team being there. Slinging bbs can be nice but being to truly use tactics with guys who know you as much as you know them is memorable. Anyway, I just wanted to stop by and say hello. See you next year maybe. Francois aka Blade www.teamstrikers.com Delta 4-3 Operation Irene IX

January 11th, 2012, 02:20	#50
attack-beaver Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: calgary	nice to see an american take on it. if my memory serves me right team strikers you guys wore mostly OD kit? because in the first market push i spooked one of your team mates coming out of one of the second story buildings door and took a single well aimed BB to the face. good snap shot on his part.

March 6th, 2012, 02:11	#53
M4Mark Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mission B.C Canada	The members cut is excellent footage, Wish I could of gone!!! __________________ "Snake Plissken: I don't give a Fuck about your war... or your president."

March 7th, 2012, 15:16	#55
The_Redneck Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingston ontario	Great video guys, glad to see more canadians tearing it up at the larger milsim games in the states.

June 7th, 2012, 10:06	#56
strikers_blade Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, OH	Gentlemen, looks like Irene X will be back at MUTC this year. Visit http://oplionclaws.com/irene/index.php for all details.

June 11th, 2012, 23:29	#57
megaman Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: edmonton	Sounds like our plan is to head there again. Should another awesome trip. __________________

July 12th, 2012, 01:02	#58
tobyniceguy Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Quezon City, Philippines	so how did you manage to get the guns across the border despite canadian laws? D:

July 12th, 2012, 01:39	#59
Karma_ Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary, AB	The Canadian law saying that guns need to shoot above 366fps? I'll let you piece that together __________________ *The cost of being legit is high*

July 13th, 2012, 01:43	#60
tobyniceguy Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Quezon City, Philippines	So wait, u can still bring an airsoft gun across the border if it shoots below 366 FPS even if its classified a replica firearm?

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