END Of DAYS
(Synopsis)
May 31st, 2009
Frog Holler Paintball
9450 S Bluff. Derby, KS
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The STORY
END Of DAYS is a fictional-themed airsoft event set in a post nuclear war setting in the year 2012 where global nuclear war has left Earth a wasteland. Disease, famine, and war between bands of survivors continues to take it’s toll on what’s left of the human race. These groups are divided by their principles but share the will to survive. Non contaminated food and water sources are sparse but death is plentiful. Your survival will only come from joining a group. The question is, who will you join to survive the END Of DAYS?
Team SELECTION
A Note from LoTone
Hello,
Once again I want to share my gratitude with all who played in our event, END Of DAYS. Your trust in myself and STAC82 is very appreciated.
When pre-registration closed on May 30th we had 119 people signed up. We allowed walk-ons the day of the event and got 41 more bodies equaling 160 players! The day was hot and filled with great intense action all day. I was very impressed with the high caliber of player this event attracted. Also, with the uniform/clothing requirements for the event, there were phenomenal looks on each of the teams! I was very happy with the liberties the players took with the theme of the event. Players demonstrated honor and integrity and I heard very few complaints. The amount of skill, training, use of communication, and amazing teamwork displayed on the battle field was impressive! Individual teams came together from different areas in the mid west and stepped up to work together to achieve the ‘goals of the day’. I am very pleased with the players conduct and wish I could run an event every weekend with these same men and women! They stepped up on their part, I only hope that I stepped up on my part to deliver to them a unique event that they will continue to talk about. It is exciting to be a part of something that has a positive effect on that many people.
The FAMILY team were the points leaders for the day and were put in for a drawing for the END Of DAYS Trophy Mask created by MENTAL SKULL PRODUCTIONS. Even though The FAMILY walked away as a proud group of players, they had to extend a large thanks to the teams they aligned themselves with during the course of the day to accomplish some of the objectives. Even though it was a ‘survival of the fittest’ for each team, alliances were made…but when the “LAST TEAM STANDING” phase of the day took effect, all truces were quickly broken and allies became enemies for the last time.
The ORDER stepped up their numbers with the walk-ons that showed up and teamed up with The FAMILY and occasionally The CHOSEN to fight against the large numbers of intimidating Black Cladded Warriors known as The HORROR. The HORROR was seen as a threat as all three other teams hunted them unmercifully. The HORROR bit back and accomplished their feat of not going down without a fight! You have to give credit where credit is due. This band of maniacs baked in black all day in the hot sun. Kudos to The HORROR. Did I mention the cool outfits and masks…freakishly wicked!
There were a few heat casualties, which were quickly addressed by STAC82 Staff members and medical assistance was called in. STAC82 Medical Staff continued to observe and check vitals of others that needed to come off the field for a hydration break. The STAC82 Quad Runners were a tremendous help on getting those players off the field and brought up to the staging area for assistance.
Great prizes were handed out, a lot of jokes were told, many old war stories were shared, a host of new war stories were created, and a great many new friendships were formed. A great event with an outstanding group of individuals. A great day! Thank you for making it that much better with your support.
I had 4 photographers, one of which took video. As soon as those photos are sorted by them and collected I will be forwarding them on to you so you may share in the experience.
Thank you for your support and I hope I upheld my promise of promoting, coordinating, and giving as much credit where it is due as I could.
Matt “LoTone” Lowe
LoTone@STAC82.com
www.STAC82.com
The OBJECTIVES
The event is point based. Each half of the day will have a major objective to be completed. Also, throughout the day players will have the option of several random objectives, tasks, or ‘circumstances’ to achieve if they choose.
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First Half: Food Depot
After the nuclear wars stopped and survivors started to merge from the ruins, they understood the need to start gathering food. The dead ones soon found that if they did not hide this food they would be murdered for it. People created hidden Food Depots. They hid them, camouflaged them, and sometimes booby trapped them. So, whenever a band of survivors comes across a lone traveler, they tend to wonder where their Food Depot is. More details at the event. -
Second Half: Black Plague
Diseases that were once easy to cure with a shot are now a death sentence. Once you are a carrier of a disease you will contaminate all you come in contact with. This includes food and water sources. Some can live long lives as hosts to these diseases, but others may not be so lucky. Not knowing who is diseased can lead to the unknown contamination of healthy water sources. More details at the event. -
Bonus Game: Last Team Standing
The last 30 minutes of the day will be dedicated to a “Last Team Standing” mini-game. More details at the event.
END Of DAYS Point Break-Down
1st Half
Objective: Locate the hermit that lives in the area and have him lead you to his food depot.
Accomplished: A fierce fight waged between all the teams. The hermit fell into 3 different enemy hands before finally being ran to the objective to win the objective points.
Points Awarded: The FAMILY=500
2nd Half
Objective: One of the teams was selected to possess a deadly virus and tasked with contaminating the water sources throughout the area.
Accomplished: Word spread quickly of the team that had the virus, The HORROR was being attacked by all sides but managed to contaminate one water source qualifying them for partial points.
Points Awarded: The HORROR=150
Last Team Standing
Objective: During the last 30 minutes of the day all teams converged on the small deserted town to fight to the death.
Accomplished: With only 30 minutes to accomplish this feat and only one life, players fell by the dozens. An intense battle waged and teams took and re-took the objective until the final blow was drawn and The FAMILY were the only team standing in town.
Points Awarded: The FAMILY=250
Random Objectives
Food Stash Bonus
Objective: Emergency Food Source “Public Notices” were hung all over the area. They advised the coordinate of an emergency food supply.
Accomplished: The ORDER, The CHOSEN, and The FAMILY all decided to share these rations and were turned in for divided points between the three teams. This act of sharing was not even fathomed during the planning process of the event. However, it does provide hope that if mankind is doomed to a disastrous future that man will work together. Deep.
Points Awarded: The ORDER=33, The CHOSEN=33, The FAMILY=33
Water Stash Bonus
Objective: Water Emergency Source “Public Notices” were hung all over the area. They advised the coordinate of an emergency water supply.
Accomplished: This objective was located early in the 2nd half of the day and ironically found by the team tasked with contaminating the 4 main water sources in the 2nd half.
Points Awarded: The HORROR=100
Mystery Crate #1
Objective: A random “Public Notice” containing a combination for randomly located mystery crate #1.
Accomplished: The CHOSEN were able to accomplish this goal by first finding the coordinates and provide the correct code to open the crate. Their team was placed into a special drawing at the end of the day for a “Weapons Cache.”
Points Awarded: The CHOSEN=100
Mystery Crate #2
Objective: A random “Public Notice” containing a combination for randomly located mystery crate #2.
Accomplished: The FAMILY were able to accomplish this goal by first finding the coordinates and provide the correct code to open the crate. What they found was a secret weapon. An airborn weapon that could unleash 15 minutes of agonizing death to all that came into it’s path. They could use it anytime they wanted or turn it in for points. The temptation to pull the string and unleash the poisonous viral carnage was there … but they opted for the points instead.
Points Awarded: The FAMILY=150
Mystery Crate #3
Objective: A random “Public Notice” containing a combination for randomly located mystery crate #3.
Not Accomplished: Had a team located this mystery crate and decided they wanted to take on the task described within and then accomplish said task…they would have received 200 points. However, the crate was never opened and so the mystery remains.
Points Awarded: 0
LoTone
Videos
The Order
The Chosen
The Family
The Horror
More Videos to come…
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