"The Farm Airsoft"

[FishSlapRepublic]

Option A: Don't attend the event giving them no feedback as to why could be cost, interest, schedule, other airsoft events, pants catching fire, anything.

Option B: Let them know that cost is why your not attending so that they may consider a change such as price drop, more pictures of the field, better game setup, free cookies or anything really as long as it can help show that this is more than just a standard skirm.

Being I have the choice between this and the Manicotti Micro OP I would have to go with Manicotti primary because for me its price twice over as "the farm" is further and cost more. But even if the were the same distance the $5 difference is enough for me the write them off as I will instead go go with the place and people I know and enjoy.

[~Thunder~]

I didn't want to hi jack there OP thread, so i made this one.

Good work Pickles!
(i felt kinda bad posting thoughts about the field in their OP thread)

Clearly voting with your wallet (ie. go or don't go) is the way to express your pleasure or displeasure with the cost. Cap'n Pickles is trying to get a stimulating conversation going regarding the cost, as in, constructive feedback, which the event coordinators have asked for multiple times.

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Most well thought out post IMHO.

~Best way to 'vote' with a business is your wallet. Always.
~The Farm has often said along the lines of "we're new, give us your thoughts for improvements." They're not exactly turning up their nose to feedback, lol.

i don't see how trying to convince other people to not go, with no real relevant reason, helps anyone.

It has been pointed out how few fields there are. Why not wish The Farm the best of luck and hope that they are successful rather than play the armchair nay-sayer?

i also don't understand how all these strong opinions are formed by people that haven't even been to the field.

Personally, i've paid the $$$ for a skirm/Op hosted by reputable folks off this forum and the only thing offered that The Farm didn't provide were lots of built structures and a larger turn-out of players.
In fact, The Farm out did that reputable skirm/Op in every other way.

i'm not bashing anyone...i haven't been to a field yet that i wouldn't happily go back to...i'm just saying why not try it once and see if they win you over...

[Creature]

One thing I keep seeing on here is the lack of knowing who the guy is running the farm. Do you expect him to come by your house and bring you a pie asking to be welcomed, maybe arrange a video conference with you and others, perhaps provide you with a background check?

GO UP TO THE FIELD AND PLAY FOR A DAY AND GET TO KNOW HIM AND YOU CAN HAVE YOUR GOLDEN HANDSHAKE (and a taste of your foot).

People always want something for nothing, dumping buku bucks into guns that don't get used because you do not want to contribute a small admission cost to keep the doors open. WOW! Truly an interesting "community". I took the AP community as the kind of folks who would appreciate the DIY attitude and the dedication someone would put in to provide a dedicated airsoft field run by someone without a $ motivation but rather someone who wanted to elevate the level of airsoft in the area.

I may sound like I'm trumping this place up a whole bunch but it is a good field. Just look at the responses by those who actually played it. Give it a chance, play the field, and help contribute to expanding this community in a constructive manner that reflects your input. This guy did this so this community could have access to a field that was what they wanted, not what they were handed or stuck with.

[Matt]

Creature - the actions of a few don't necessarily speak for an entire community. There are 5,000 active accounts here. There's like 3 or 4 folks complaining in this thread.

[dosSantos]

I think "The Farm" is headed in the right direction. They are starting a business. I am getting the feeling that everyone wants cheap or free admission because they are equating their field with "just skirmishes." You have to start somehow. Maybe they could have done a couple/few "sneak peaks" (a soft opening) that is sometimes done when starting a business since that's how you get exposure. I don't think there is anything wrong with their pricing structure ($10 all day on the weekends). The problem with doing free or cheap pricing at the beginning is that when you finally implement the real pricing, everyone will groan and maybe stop coming, unless of course they are really good at what they do. I bet you that if they are successful in the first few weekends, people will show up for the bigger events - even the haters.

[Catch22]

Creature, I think the AP community that you're a part of, is pretty diverse in its opinions.

[Chesty_01]

Just wanted to clarify a few things. I, nor Phantom Fury Airsoft is in any way affiliated with the Farm Airsoft. I do know the owner, however when I went to the Sneak Peak and played the field, I approached him about holding an event at his field. I want to make sure that you understand that The Farm is not holding Operation Goat Rope. Phantom Fury Airsoft is. Please don't downgrade this field because I posted an event that may or may not be too expensive for you. As for the game structure, I will post the details on the 1st of May like the Event Post says. Pricing for the event will be discussed with my partners and may or may not change.

Thank you!!!

Phantom Fury

[SLO_one]

Oh the howls that were heard when ASH raised the field fee to $5.00
The threats of we will not pay $20.00 to play
You know what? If you build a good reputation people will come.

[Creature]

I wasn't implying that the AP community as a whole was lacking support for someone trying to do a good thing. I was aiming that comment at those who wish to drag things through the mud without first hand knowledge of what they are towing. This community in my humble opinion is awesome and I have met some great people. I just do not appreciate the efforts of some to discourage others from giving an experience a try before forming their own opinions from a false pulpit. Meanwhile there is a guy busting his butt to put something respectable together on all our behalfs. Just doesn't sit well with me.

"You never know until you try"

[albacore]

Last week it was going to be a lawsuit over $8 at Ash Bash and this week it's a pissing party about $10.

I'm amazed at what some people expect for 10 bucks.

[Tombstone]

Last week it was going to be a lawsuit over $8 at Ash Bash and this week it's a pissing party about $10.

I'm amazed at what some people expect for 10 bucks.

Once you realize that the airsoft crowd is the biggest cluster of self-entitled chucklefucks on the face of the earth, you wont be suprised when these threads pop up time and time again.

[Cap n pickles]

I was making constructive criticism. Bottom line.

[Nocte]

I honestly, Don't see why someone would pay 25$ to go to you're skirm/game with game rules looser than my grandma.

Constructive criticism is usually constructive.

[Cap n pickles]

I honestly, Don't see why someone would pay 25$ to go to you're skirm/game with game rules looser than my grandma.

Constructive criticism is usually constructive.

Fact is, its true.

[Nocte]

Secondly, adding a ton of restrictions to a game doesn't make it more organized, it could be just a skirmish with high-caps not allowed and everyone is required to wear tan boots. Just because you've told players a bunch of things they can't do doesn't mean you've organized a good game.



Disclaimer: the above comments are to be taken generally, not aimed at Brandon's upcoming games