WWII Campaign - Bastogne
This is the first event to be run under the new name of Therapy Paintball and will take me into my 6th year as a paintball event organiser. It is also the third in the popular series of World War II themed events that will end with the Bunker Productions event WWII Campaign – Downfall in December. You can expect a scenario that will cater for all types of player, from all out gun fighters to sneaky snipers, from committed field-craft aficionados’ to the heavy artillery runner gunners and everything in between. There will be a complex and multi layered scoring system that allows any player to do their bit towards securing victory for their side. Complex props will be available to give players a fully interactive experience. You will receive detailed information in the form of a player pack and game map, there will also be special missions thrown in to the mix on the day to keep the generals on their toes. There will be a night game to be played on over half of the site, partially illuminated by floodlight towers allowing for plenty of sneaky play through the shadows yet leaving a safely lit exit corridor. There will also be a Top Gear styled challenge for the budding tank drivers, the ‘player in a reasonably small tank’ on the Saturday evening will allow only the best drivers to drive the tanks in the Sunday’s main event.
The Scenario
The Siege of Bastogne is based on an engagement between American and German forces at the Belgian town of Bastogne, as part of the larger Battle of the Bulge. The goal of the German offensive is the harbour at Antwerp. In order to reach it before the Allies can regroup and bring their superior air power to bear; German mechanised forces have to seize the roadways through eastern Belgium. Because all seven main roads in the Ardennes mountain range converge on the small town of Bastogne, control of its crossroads will be vital to the German attack.
The Generals
The 101st Airborne using the 502nd PIR commanded and led by General Andrew ‘Tank’ Cannon of the US army has been besieged within the town and has been tasked with the protection of one section of the village which has been divided into slices of ‘pie’, they must defend against the German attack from the North.
Ordered to attack the same section of the village is the XLVII Panzer Corps under Commander Gen. Niall ‘Niallizt’ Von Carroll is tasked with advancing three Paintball Panzers in to take the village church and town hall that will cover the main crossroad so vital to the Axis battle plan.
Booking
Tickets for this event are priced at £45 inclusive of all fees, and whilst the new website is built tickets can be obtained by sending your payment via PayPal to leewickham@hotmail.com once we receive your payment you will be contacted to confirm the player names and chosen side. BAM tickets are also available at a cost of £55 payable as above. Tickets are strictly restricted to 150 players and the first 100 will automatically receive a souvenir T-shirt.
Location
The event will be held at the Harrogate Paintball Centre (HPC) located just off the A59, 500 yds from Junction 47 of the A1(M) in Yorkshire. The site postcode for SatNav is HG5 0XJ.
Traders
On site will be BZ Paintball providing you with all your essentials, paint, parts, tech services and all those shiney new toys. Please support them by giving them your custom.
Food
There will be an onsite caterer and the full menu and price list will be posted in this thread prior to the event.
Where to stay
There will be camping and BBQ facilities available on site or we recommend the local town of Harrogate, with ample bars and nightlife there are hotels and B&B’s to cater to every budget. For more information on where to stay you can click HERE
We would be pleased if you can join us and look forward to answering any questions you may have.
Lee & Nick
