Sunday, September 2, 2012

Labor Dabor!

September 3rd is Labor Day (US) which means we get a 3 day weekend!  Well, as it turns out, I'm helping plan a Nerf Game that'll actually be outdoors, as opposed to our usual indoor Nerf Games that I partake in.  A friend mentioned that he wanted to do a game at a park with some friends, so naturally I wanted to join them.

I've only done a handful of outdoor games and each time they've been only 5 or 6 people at the most and at the end of the game, I end up wishing we had used laser tag instead.  With their limited range, the cleanup of the darts, and the general inaccuracy that is worsened by the slightest breeze, I choose laser tag over Nerf in an outdoor setting any day.  While I do recognize that there are homemade blasters and darts that can offer better performance that is more suited for an outdoor setting, it doesn't help that no-one else around me modifies blasters like that.  I could be a "Trendsetter" and be the first that would likely trigger others to do the same, but most of the folks who play Nerf with us also play Laser Tag, so we tend to stick with that for our outdoor games.  However, with better turnout anticipated for this game, I might have to start Nerfing outdoors.  I'll just have to see how this game pans out!

  I'll have pictures and details about it tomorrow!  In the meantime, have a great Labor Day weekend!  And if you're of the international flavor, have a great normal weekend!

8 comments:

  1. I'm right there with you zook, I prefer indoor games as well. I'm the only modder in my group so they usual borrow my blasters. Plus for indoors you can find darts easier. So how's the range master coming?

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  2. Hey zook whats ur thoughts on the ltar vesus the battle tag system?

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  3. I found this for your LTAR giveaway:

    "One for you. One for a friend. Get this 2 Blaster Battle Pack and get everything you need to turn your world into a battlefield."
    There. It clearly says that the two blaster pack is all you need to have a battle. How do I get my prize?

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  4. Our group has been playing exclusively outside every month for the last 2+ years with (stock) NERF guns. The twist that makes it incredibly fun is that we're playing in super crowded places in San Francisco and everyone is a spy. Ranges are short because you don't always see your "mark" until it's too late. It's kinda cool to see people all covert and disguised. We just call it Jericho - The Urban Spy Game.

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  5. Do you know where I could buy a battery tray for a Ltto tagger? Or maybe a dyi replacement?

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    1. Depends on the type of blaster. I know the LTTO Deluxe uses the same battery tray design as the LTAR. I also have a spare LTTO Deluxe tray if that's what you need.

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    2. Thats exactly what i need. Would you be willing to part with it?

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    3. I wouldn't have mentioned it if I didn't want to offer it to you. Jump on my YouTube channel and send me a message. We can conduct the rest through that.

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