Bones 'N Ashes 2024 - Fayetteville, NC

[Flounder]

I clocked over 9 miles while I had my phone on Saturday. I should do that every weekend I would lose weight.

[ChillswitchEngage]

Not gonna lie, Saturday was a bit miserable for various reasons but recouped and had a blast on Sunday. Good game to everyone who played. An epic push I was in, and that final battle was a great experience! Can't forget that prime camping weather too. I thought I was prepared for the walking from Fulda. That was most certainly not the case 😅

[SuperAtomic]

3 HPR's lol!

[minimag03]

After my second time going back to my car I brought 3 HPRs with me to the chrono lol The ref thought it was funny. 2rd reg finally worked without adjustment, 279-281-280 and the he told me to go play. Apparently my Hyper IIs did not enjoy their 7 year hiatus.

[cfos00]

My team and I had a great time in our tank (Mid-Atlantic Mayhem, I had the pink mask and was upfront most runs) and were happy to pull MVP for Red. The mud was a little rough to go through, and my legs are still recovering a bit, but it was a great time overall. Flounder (Wade) was our nemesis all weekend, and took us out by far the most. The score might not have shown it, but sure seemed like a pretty even fight most of the weekend. Looking forward to next year, and already have plans for a new surprise for out on the field.

[SuperAtomic]

Yeah, I'm finding that fewer fields have open chronos available. Maybe big reds are harder to get nowadays? It really sucks to have to guess at a setup and just get spot-checked by a ref with a Virtue clock. You walk up to them and take 3 shots at 260-265 and they say "you're good, go play!" Maybe I want to dial it in a little more, but there's no opportunity. I'm just going to have to invest in a nice handheld chrono and do it myself.

[minimag03]

Thats very true. i was under the impression that the swamp was the place to avoid. Didnt expect the swamp to continue all the way to the road haha>

My biggest issue was how they did the chronos... Why in the heck did they not leave a chrono up front?! They didnt have to leave a crew member to monitor it. If someone (who drove) swapped guns midday and had an issue when arriving to their insertion point, they had to walk like 1/2 mile back to their car. They made it harder to play safe and follow the rules... pure stupid IMO

[Flounder]

Was a fun weekend, maybe next year there will be a bit less mud.

[SuperAtomic]

I'll be out there on the red side wearing my Carter's Commando jersey. Come say hi if you see me!

[minimag03]

anyone have lots of experience with GI 5* and Evil? I got one of each in case one is questionable quality, but would request to trade if one is usually better.

and anyone trying to meet up with other members?

[SuperAtomic]

Just saw on Facebook that red outnumbers blue 4 to 1 and they are asking red players to switch.

[ChillswitchEngage]

The event schedule was posted on FB.

Friday – Camping Opens
10-5 – Onsite Registration and Paint Sales Open
12-4 – Magfed and Pump Games (magfed rentals available for $25)
4-6 - Dodgeball on Speedball field and Gellyball on hyperball field
6 – Meet in party room for briefing about 6:30 Friday night mission
6:30-8:00 – Friday night mission and Dodgeball
Friday night player party during and after Friday night mission

Saturday
7 – Chrono, paint sale and registration opens
10 – player briefings for each side at air station near camping or speedball field near pro shop, chrono closed (chrono will be at your insert after this time)
11-6 – game on
12-2 - Gellyball on speedball field
Saturday night player party – music, food, beer, American Gladiator assault

Sunday
7 – Chrono, paint sale and registration opens
9:30 – chrono closed, chrono at insertions
10-2 – game on
2 – stand down, prepare for final battle
2:45 – 30 minute final battle
3:45 – awards

edit - I am trying to find a more official map but from what I have gathered, everything highlighted is for camping and should be cleared out as well in the attached pic.

[SuperAtomic]

I'm in the same boat as you, driving in each day. Interested in the answers you get.

[ChillswitchEngage]

The weather is looking good so far with ~65*f temps, partly cloudy & no rain for both days. I planned to probably not camp since my home isn't terribly far. What would recommendations be for timing and parking in the mornings if that was the case?

[Vegabond]

I'll be there