Staargate Scenario Game 2006
Powerplay Paintball - Wakefield 16-17 September 2006
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Questions and Hopefully some answers!!!
What is "Kenny's 6 - Staargate 2 (The Battle for the Universe)?
“Staargate” is a scenario based paintball event organized by Gillie and Andy Hatton from the PBUK and Steve Bull from the UKPSF and Powerplay Paintball Ltd. This is the sixth year we have organized an event with South Park and Star Wars being the previous themes.
It is more than just a one day paintball event it is a weekend of paintball as well as several “side shows” during the weekend.
What are the objectives of the game?
Too complicated to explain at present but basically there are two main teams plus smaller teams and lots of characters.
When and Where?
This year the main event is on Sunday 17th September at Powerplay Paintball near Wakefield. The site is approx 2 minutes form Junctions 38 on the M1. The nearest towns are Wakefield and Barnsley which are both about 15 minutes away.
Directions
From the North take the M1 south heading towards Sheffield and leave the motorway at junction 38. From the south head north towards Leeds on the M1 and again leave the motorway at junction 38
Link to directions
From the motorway exit follow the signs (brown tourist signs) for WOOLLEY EDGE. You will go under a low railway bridge and then into the village of HAIGH on Haigh lane. Approx 200 mts after the last house in the village turn left into the paintball site and then follow the signs either to the camping and car parking area or the safe area.
I hear it is a two-day event?
No, the main event is on the Sunday BUT due to the distance players have to travel it was decided four years ago to make it into a weekend of paintball. The format this year will be the same as the last four years. Players can arrive at the site from NOON on the Saturday and set up camp on the camp site. Registration will be from 13.00hrs. In the afternoon we will be organising “customer” type games.
The “customer” type games are what our site customers would play. We will split the players into two groups and request that a dozen players act as marshals for a couple of games. The teams will then play the games that Powerplay Paintball’s normal customers would play. After two games it’s back to the safe area for a cuppa – change the marshals – and then back out for another set of games. These games will last most of the afternoon.
Do I have to be at the site for 13.00 on the Saturday?
No, as you register you can join in the afternoon games. We hope to run the games until about 18.30hrs.
Registration will continue until about 18.00hrs on the Saturday.
What happens on the Saturday night?
After finishing the “customer” games, most players either went to their tents for a chill or sat in the safe area watching videos. Later in the evening there will be a BBQ, with lots of drink being consumed. This year there will be another TALENT SHOW with a Stargate related prizes for the winner. The drinking is BYO as the site does not have a license to sell alcohol. The site shop will be open for the sale of chocolate and soft drinks. On the Saturday afternoon there will also be food on sale. Dark Warriors legendary disco will be on site again - Will the "Dancing Panda's" be back and will Guppy finally sing to the bear!!
Can I camp?
Yes, there is ample camping available but it is strictly first to arrive gets the best spots. There are only three things we ask of campers
No firing markers in the camping area only in the designated areas
Keep the area around your tent clean and tidy and dispose of all rubbish in the site bins
No fires on the camp site
Anyone breaking these rules will be asked to leave the site and NO refund of their game fee will be made.There is no charge for camping.
Is there local accommodation?
There is ample local accommodation as follows:
Travel Lodge at Woolley Edge motorway services 0870 19 1764 - 5 mins (1.5 miles) from the siteTravel Lodge at Barnsley 0870 191 1621 12 mins (6.0 miles) from the site Junction 37 M1
Premier/Travel Inn at Wakefield 08701 977 257 - 10mins (3miles) from the site Junction 39 M1Premier/Travel Inn at Barnsley 08701 977 024 - 15 mins from the site Junction 36 M1Premier/Travel Inn at Castleford 0870 990 6592 - 20 mins from the site Junction 31 of the M62
Holiday Inn Express at Wakefield 01924-257555 - 10mins (3miles) from the site Junction 39 M1Holiday Inn at Wakefield 870-4009082 - 15mins from the site Junction 40 M1
Cedar Court Hotel at Denby Dale 01924 276310 - 10mins (3miles) from the site junction 39 M1Midgley Lodge Motel 01924-830069 - 10mins from the site on the Huddersfield RoadCampanile Hotel at Wakefield 01924-201054 - 15mins from the site junction 39 M1As well as these hotels there are plenty of B&B’s in the area, try searching on google
For those who want to have a night in Leeds there are dozens of hotels to suit all budgets.
Is it site paint only?
No it is a BYO event but paint will be available from the trade stands on the site. Site paint will vary between £20- £40/2000 depending on grade.
Is Air and CO2 available?
We will be using the H-PAC air system all weekend. Your game fee includes unlimited air fills. If you need to fill dive tanks there will be a £5 charge. Make sure your cylinders are in test - if they are out of date they will not be filled - DOT bottles will not be filled by H-pac you will have to supply your own dive bottles.
How many players will there be?
We had 300 players last year this year there will be a maximum of 400 players
Can the site cope with 400 players?
Yes, Powerplay Wakefield is one of the largest sites in the UK. There will be NO customers at the site so we have the whole site to ourselves. You can also use pyrotechnics on this site.
We will be using two base camps and this year the second base camp will have CO2 fills as well as refreshments. Subject to confirmation by H-pac there should be air in both base camps this year.
How do we know who is on which team?
ALL players will be given a playing T-shirt to identify their team. This will be worn like a playing top so everyone knows who you are playing for. Playing tops and armbands depending on who they are playing for will identify the renegade players. Characters will not need tops. If you want to be a character you need to contact gillie@pbuk.biz or telephone 0870 777 6492 this the only way your character can be written into the scenario script !!
Someone will have a lot of washing to do?
No they won’t as players keep their T-shirts at the end of the day. They are your souvenir event T-shirt.
But I want to wear fancy dress?
Again not a problem so long as you wear a playing top or you are a designated character in the Stargate scenario. There is a prize for the best-dressed player at the event.
How long does the game last?
On the Sunday registration will be from 7.30am with the players meeting at 9.30am. Players will then go to their various bases and the game will start at 10.15-10.30 and finish about 15.30-16.00hrs depending on the weather and the daylight.
I can’t play that long so what do I do?
Most players play for an hour or so and then have a break. There will be food in the main base camp and drinks in both base camps. Last year some players never stopped for a break only to pot up and gas up their markers.
Marshalling?
Last year we had 20 marshals and they all said their job was very easy as all players played “fair” calling themselves out and returning to their start bases. This year we will have approx 30
Will there be a raffle again?
Yes, there will be a free raffle this year. Last year most of the UKPSF trade members and several site members donated prizes for the raffle. I will be writing to the members asking if they would like to make a donation to the free raffle. There will also be the usual awards
Best-dressed player (Stargate related prize value)
Player of the day (Stargate related prize value)
Worst looking marker
Pratt of the day (Trophy sponsored by Rochdale Trophy Centre)
Atmosphere paintball have agreed to sponsor the hourly draw with £500 worth of prizes to be given away.
Plus more….
What does it cost?
There is one game fee for all players - £45 (£5 discount for UKPSF members). This covers all weekend. Players who pay by 1 September will also receive an exclusive patch.
Package includes
Air and CO2 both days
BBQ on Saturday night
Game fee for both days (no discount for one day)
T- shirt - to keep
Event patch - payment by 1 September
Camping
Entry into several prize draws
I have heard about a discount for female players?
The UKPSF will be supporting the “Women in Paintball” promotion and therefore any female booking into "Staargate” will receive a £10 discount off their entry fee. This discount does not apply to male players dressing up as females as that is a “drag” and does not warrant a discount.
How and when do I pay?
Payment must be made in FULL to the UKPSF as soon a possible. The first 400 to pay will play therefore do not leave it until the last minute to send your money. Once your payment has been received a player’s pass will be issued. This year payment can be made via paypal, so you can pay with a credit card. You must complete the form below and then you will be sent payment instructions. If you wish to pay by cheque then print the Booking Form and send the completed form plus a cheque made payable to the UKPSF to the address on the form. Payment is to be made in advance of the event there is no pay on the day option.
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Can I rent equipment?
Yes, Powerplay Paintball will rent a mask, Battlepack, pots, hopper and a marker for £15/unit. Alternatively you can rent all the equipment, including CO2 (no extra charge) plus 2000 paintballs for £55. This must be booked in advance. A £75 refundable deposit (credit card or cash) will be required from all players renting equipment. Book your package either when you send in your application form or by email to steve@playpaintball.co.uk
Will there be any trade stands?
Yes there will be trade stands. All the UKPSF trade members will be invited to attend.
Atmosphere Paintball
Battlefield Paintball
Danger Zone
Fat Bobs Plus more to confirm
Ramping, Burst Fire, Fully Auto or Semi automatic?
This event is being run under UKPSF rules and therefore ALL markers must be in semi-automatic or single shot modes.Any player found using a ramping mode will be warned, asked to turn the mode off, miss one hour of the game and their team receives 1000 penalty points.Anyone found with a fully automatic marker will be excluded from the game and their team receives 5000 penalty points.
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