Requirements question!

V-34 · May 6th, 2013, 21:19

Hello!

Im a new player in the airsoft scene after switching from paintball to airsoft ive seen the prices decrease in airsoft guns and saw numerous events popping up I wanted to take the more milsim aspect which is my favorite aspect

and I was just curious about the whole age issue since im 17 and a lot of these events seem to be 18+ can I have parental consent and be able to play? or what if I have an 18 year old friend of mine take responsibility for me? Is that good enough or? I was talking to Eeyore about the whole situation and he told me to post it on here! so let me know guys or gals!

-Corey

nichtessen · May 6th, 2013, 21:24

Most games are 18+. doesn't stop you from going to a non private game to play for now. Some hosts will let you paly with parental consent, or if your parent is playing on field too. It's really up to the hosts tho.

V-34 · May 6th, 2013, 21:35

Alright! Thank you for the speedy reply

Drake · May 6th, 2013, 21:43

Corey,

seeing as you appear to be from the Montreal area, here's a more local-specific info: the quasi totality of games posted on ASC for Quebec are 18+. There are a few groups (on FB) that allow minors, although at least one is in very bad standing with the rest of the community (AisoftQc). So while you might be able to play with them, they may not be the best people to associate with; and the association with them may even come back to haunt you when you do turn 18. Not to mention they aren't exactly milsim -minded. (kudos to you for your interest in milsim, btw!)

The alternative is wait it out. You may be able to find some boot camps etc that allow 17 y.o. players (we did one a few years back with several 17 YOs), some organizers may allow you to play after that. If nothing else you'll get yourself known, earn the respect of the community for waiting and following the rules and I guarantee when you turn 18 you'll be welcomed warmly.

Depending on how serious you are about milsim, it's also a good opportunity to save up for gear and stuff.

V-34 · May 6th, 2013, 22:24

Hi Drake! Thank you for the warm welcome and info! Im already all kitted from Boots to Ops-Core helmet

I just need a place to play, I Understand that you have to be 18 To play and I will have to wait an A while to play but it will be worth it, and Drake, Seeing you are in the MTL area I would like to know if there are any ... Hardcore Milsim teams?

Deadpool · May 6th, 2013, 22:50

Hint: Check under his sig...

L473ncy · May 7th, 2013, 01:18

Good start, well thought out introduction. Drake has more regional/local information for you so I won't step on the territory there. Just wait it out and you'll be fine but I can tell from your first post that you're different from 99% of the "I'm totally into hardcore milsim game" minors that come onto the forums (usually around this time of year too because school is just letting out).

Just lay low, buy your gucci gear, get AV'ed on your 18th birthday, and go out and play some games.

Typically proper 24hr+ milsim games are few and far between, most of the time you'll be playing daysims and shorter objective based games if you're into "milsim". There are some woodsball and "run and gun" games but if you don't like that kind of play then just don't go to games that are focused on that.

V-34 · May 7th, 2013, 10:10

L473ny, Thank you for the wise words of wisdom! I just cant wait to get out there with people who actually play seriously (Unlike paintball) I think this is the most ive been excited to play a milsim game for now ill start putting money aside for the KJ works M4A1 I saw at a local shop.. I do work so it shouldnt take that long!

Hectic · May 7th, 2013, 10:20

Nice to see a "noob" not being noobish for a change. welcome to ASC

V-34 · May 7th, 2013, 10:49

Thank you Hectic!

Nickaayyy · May 7th, 2013, 10:49

Welcome to ASC my friend, maybe we shall see eachother on the field when you'll be 18 (im from MTL too :P).

I was from paintball too and changed for the realism of airsoft. If you have the patience and a lot of love to give to a gun (and cash XD), look at gas gun!! Got one and im pretty happy with it (but AEG are more "noob friendly" i admit)

V-34 · May 7th, 2013, 10:53

Hey Nick! I have the same sidearm as you.. And im trying to save up for a WE tech! Im pretty jealous of you 416, Its my favorite gun.

Nickaayyy · May 7th, 2013, 11:05

Just got it friday and tried it this weekend and I dont regret. Have to adjust my hop-up thought, my pistol was more accurate XD. It's a damn good pistol, didn't have any issue in year and it was my main last summer. Just sad I didnt find a way to lower is FPS (damn CO²...)

Home	Forums	Register	Gallery	FAQ	Calendar
Retailers	Community	News/Info	International Retailers	IRC	Today's Posts

British Columbia	Alberta
BCAC	EAR
Op-For	JOC
Northern Arms Airsoft	Skunkworx Airsoft
Airsoft Kelowna	RAAT
Prince George Airsoft	Manitoba
Saskatchewan	MAA
SK Airsoft	Ontario
PDW	Airsoft Ottawa
South Sask Mercs	Snow Dragons
Quebec	1st Ranger Platoon
PQAC	Wolfpack Tactical
1st Pathfinders Regiment	TTAC3
Quebec Airsoft
MTX Airsoft	Atlantic
FAQc	Atlantic Airsoft

May 6th, 2013, 21:19	#1
V-34 Trader rating Join Date: May 2013 Location: Montreal, Qc	Requirements question! Hello! Im a new player in the airsoft scene after switching from paintball to airsoft ive seen the prices decrease in airsoft guns and saw numerous events popping up I wanted to take the more milsim aspect which is my favorite aspect and I was just curious about the whole age issue since im 17 and a lot of these events seem to be 18+ can I have parental consent and be able to play? or what if I have an 18 year old friend of mine take responsibility for me? Is that good enough or? I was talking to Eeyore about the whole situation and he told me to post it on here! so let me know guys or gals! -Corey

May 6th, 2013, 21:24	#2
nichtessen Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mississauga	Most games are 18+. doesn't stop you from going to a non private game to play for now. Some hosts will let you paly with parental consent, or if your parent is playing on field too. It's really up to the hosts tho. __________________ *“the kingdom of God is within man”, not one man nor a group of men, but in all men! In you! You, the people, have the power, the power to create machines, the power to create happiness!*

May 6th, 2013, 21:43	#4
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	Corey, seeing as you appear to be from the Montreal area, here's a more local-specific info: the quasi totality of games posted on ASC for Quebec are 18+. There are a few groups (on FB) that allow minors, although at least one is in very bad standing with the rest of the community (AisoftQc). So while you might be able to play with them, they may not be the best people to associate with; and the association with them may even come back to haunt you when you do turn 18. Not to mention they aren't exactly milsim -minded. (kudos to you for your interest in milsim, btw!) The alternative is wait it out. You may be able to find some boot camps etc that allow 17 y.o. players (we did one a few years back with several 17 YOs), some organizers may allow you to play after that. If nothing else you'll get yourself known, earn the respect of the community for waiting and following the rules and I guarantee when you turn 18 you'll be welcomed warmly. Depending on how serious you are about milsim, it's also a good opportunity to save up for gear and stuff. __________________

May 6th, 2013, 21:35	#3
V-34 Trader rating Join Date: May 2013 Location: Montreal, Qc	Alright! Thank you for the speedy reply

May 6th, 2013, 22:24	#5
V-34 Trader rating Join Date: May 2013 Location: Montreal, Qc	Hi Drake! Thank you for the warm welcome and info! Im already all kitted from Boots to Ops-Core helmet I just need a place to play, I Understand that you have to be 18 To play and I will have to wait an A while to play but it will be worth it, and Drake, Seeing you are in the MTL area I would like to know if there are any ... Hardcore Milsim teams? Last edited by V-34; May 6th, 2013 at 22:56..

May 7th, 2013, 01:18	#7
L473ncy Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 11-30-24-1W5	Good start, well thought out introduction. Drake has more regional/local information for you so I won't step on the territory there. Just wait it out and you'll be fine but I can tell from your first post that you're different from 99% of the "I'm totally into hardcore milsim game" minors that come onto the forums (usually around this time of year too because school is just letting out). Just lay low, buy your gucci gear, get AV'ed on your 18th birthday, and go out and play some games. Typically proper 24hr+ milsim games are few and far between, most of the time you'll be playing daysims and shorter objective based games if you're into "milsim". There are some woodsball and "run and gun" games but if you don't like that kind of play then just don't go to games that are focused on that. __________________ ಠ_ಠLess QQ more Pew Pew READY TO >> RACE Last edited by L473ncy; May 7th, 2013 at 01:21..

May 7th, 2013, 10:10	#8
V-34 Trader rating Join Date: May 2013 Location: Montreal, Qc	L473ny, Thank you for the wise words of wisdom! I just cant wait to get out there with people who actually play seriously (Unlike paintball) I think this is the most ive been excited to play a milsim game for now ill start putting money aside for the KJ works M4A1 I saw at a local shop.. I do work so it shouldnt take that long!

May 7th, 2013, 10:49	#10
V-34 Trader rating Join Date: May 2013 Location: Montreal, Qc	Thank you Hectic!

May 7th, 2013, 10:49	#11
Nickaayyy Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Deux-Montagnes,QC	Welcome to ASC my friend, maybe we shall see eachother on the field when you'll be 18 (im from MTL too :P). I was from paintball too and changed for the realism of airsoft. If you have the patience and a lot of love to give to a gun (and cash XD), look at gas gun!! Got one and im pretty happy with it (but AEG are more "noob friendly" i admit) __________________ -KWC P226 X5 -Ra-Tech WE HK416

May 7th, 2013, 10:53	#12
V-34 Trader rating Join Date: May 2013 Location: Montreal, Qc	Hey Nick! I have the same sidearm as you.. And im trying to save up for a WE tech! Im pretty jealous of you 416, Its my favorite gun.

May 7th, 2013, 11:05	#13
Nickaayyy Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Deux-Montagnes,QC	Just got it friday and tried it this weekend and I dont regret. Have to adjust my hop-up thought, my pistol was more accurate XD. It's a damn good pistol, didn't have any issue in year and it was my main last summer. Just sad I didnt find a way to lower is FPS (damn CO²...) __________________ -KWC P226 X5 -Ra-Tech WE HK416

Requirements question!

Newbie Tank