Airsoft in the Portland area...

[Wattguy]

Hey guys I'm new to AP, but not to airsoft and I've been reading some forums and it seems like there's a lot of new players in the Portland/Vancouver area, but they can't seem to link up with each other somehow, or are kinda overwhelmed by the bigger games... I was just going to post this and see how many people from this area comment and maybe we can get a game together or something...

[Switchback]

I was hoping for a pic-heavy airsoft thread..."Airsoft IS Portland" made me want a new field or something like that...

Sir, this did not deliver.

[Transition]

go to the smaller games than, show up early talk to people, there is always a way.

[Lushes]

Welcome to AP!

[Limpy]

First off, fix your title. The "s" key is no where near the "n" key.

Secondly, generally people don't just "get a game going," those who host games post up organised events and/or skirmishes.

Thirdly, you are aware this community is centred around people who live in the Portland area, right...?

[Acme Rocket]

I'm always looking for a skirm. I don't like big events

[Limpy]

I'm always looking for a skirm. I don't like big events

Also this.

Look around for skirms at Scappoose and Silverton, those are the most common places. I think there's a Scap skirm next month, even.

[DFirE_M]

Yeah, welcome to AP. I to am from the Portland Area. Going out to a lot of those big games may be a little overwhelming but they're fun as hell. Start to get to know everybody here what Nasty said is a great way to meet new people.

[Matt]

Don't be overwhelmed by the bigger games, there's gaggles of kids who are much less prepared than you attending those games.

[Switch]

Hello, and welcome to AP.

[ScaredShooter]

Don't be overwhelmed by the bigger games, there's gaggles of kids who are much less prepared than you attending those games.

This. I was always confused by the people who were overwhelmed or scared of large games. My first AP event was an Op with a lot of people. It was surprising that so many people did exactly what I liked, but it wasn't scary or anything. I have a really good memory from it, but maybe it helped that I was with a close friend who was also brand-new to AP. But don't be intimidated, once you start playing with the group you'll wish you had found them sooner.

That being said, a lot of the best fun to be had is in the Scappoose/Silverton skirms and mini ops.

Don't be deterred. Just start showing up and playing airsoft! Even idiots like me are allowed.

Welcome.

[Wattguy]

Thanks for the replies guys!

[DFirE_M]

Np, just chillax, shoot some people, die some times and have fun.

[code789]

welcome to AP

[The Giggler]

welcome to AP and don't worry at big games they break down to a few mini ops in the middle