Sirmont17 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I'm wanting to build a Indiana airsoft field but before I get into doing it I want to make sure people are interested in the idea I have a few ideas for a field and game options would like your ideas and help please do comment and tell me what u think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I am always ready to see new fields. There are more than a few field owner/operators on the board, hopefully they'll be able to steer you in the right directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirmont17 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 I hope so cause where I live in indiana the closest field I can find to play at is like 2 hours away I think there was one anight hour away to bUT Ide like a closer one lol so why not make my own and put it on the map Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 2 hours is not the worst, depending on the event. I've known people to travel 6+ hours. But regardless, if you have land and the desire, all power to you. What area of the state are you in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirmont17 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 I live near terre haute bout an hour from Indianapolis lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 There are tons of fields in the south west portion of the state man. Just need to look around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NebAnon Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Hi, can you describe the field area you may be able to play on? Size, who owns it, what surrounds it, what terrain is there, etc. As Darth said, you are surrounded by good fields within an hour or 2. Its fairly normal to drive that long for games, but I understand wanting something closer to home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 There are 3 fields in and around Bloomington, which is only an hour or so drive from Terre Haute. Plus the indoor field in Martinsville. So there are more around you than you think. I'd definitely suggest getting out to games, seeing some fields and talking to folks in person to get the best idea of what it takes to set up and run yours. Once you do get something running I'll gladly show up whenever I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nox Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Size, who owns it, what surrounds it, what terrain is there, etc. This. If you have land that you are going to host on, you need written permission from the field owner stating that we can use the field for airsoft. There have been too many instances of someone organizing events on land that their "family owns" or "a good family friend owns" and then it turns out that they know the owner but never got permission to invite tons of people and their replica guns. You can probably see why that would be a bad idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Yah sounds like you need to get out and do some homework before investing.. just being honest.. I know of 3 fields within a hour of you.. Live near cloverdale myself. You second post was.. I wanan build a field. read learn get out and see what people expect. How long have you played.. How many big ops have you been to. Do you have land that you own. Do you understand the risks and cost of running a field. Dont want to detour you just trying to give you as much help as we can. Remember if your 2 hours from any games... and not willing to drive. your field will be 2 hours for the bulk of the players. So you have to make something worth then driving to. We have some pretty great fields in the central indiana area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broken Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 This. If you have land that you are going to host on, you need written permission from the field owner stating that we can use the field for airsoft. There have been too many instances of someone organizing events on land that their "family owns" or "a good family friend owns" and then it turns out that they know the owner but never got permission to invite tons of people and their replica guns. You can probably see why that would be a bad idea RIP the old school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigg Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I live near terre haute bout an hour from Indianapolis lol45 minutes South of you is a very active community. Look up Silver Spur Splat paintball field. Airsofters there every Saturday, and in numbers. Great little field. Worth your drive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nox Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Like Crimson said, we aren't trying to deter you from your goal, just trying to nail out the very serious points so you understand what all goes into making a field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirmont17 Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Don't worry I totally understand guys and thank you so much for all your help and for all you guys wondering my parents do know quite a bit of how to get a business started and especially when running one on someone else's land. the land (if it works out) is 70 acres idk how much I may use I have 2 different options of land and the terrain varies to some hills creeks and flat land idk how much woods tho. I have some ideas for gameplay like competition once a week and the winners who win over the course of 6 games goes against a group of people who are randomly picked from the group who comes and it plays til there is one left winner gets a prize (unknown for now) and if u guys would like to give ideas for like big games please tell Don't worry I totally understand guys and thank you so much for all your help and for all you guys wondering my parents do know quite a bit of how to get a business started and especially when running one on someone else's land. the land (if it works out) is 70 acres idk how much I may use I have 2 different options of land and the terrain varies to some hills creeks and flat land idk how much woods tho. I have some ideas for gameplay like competition once a week and the winners who win over the course of 6 games goes against a group of people who are randomly picked from the group who comes and it plays til there is one left winner gets a prize (unknown for now) and if u guys would like to give ideas for like big games please tell If I left out anything else u wanted answered just remind me and I'll make sure to answer it as best as possible lol If I left out anything else u wanted answered just remind me and I'll make sure to answer it as best as possible lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirmont17 Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Oh and the owner of the property we know well so I don't think it'll be a big issue there Sorry bout everything being doubled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I can't stress enough how important it is for a new field owner and or event host to attend various games to see how things are done. Not only will you get a good idea of how other EOs run events but also how fields are set up and ran. This is also important because you get the chance to meet other players and let them know about your field face to face. Reputation is important and building a good one takes time. The experienced people and resources are here to help you out when you are ready to do this. Hosting events takes a lot of time, money, and dedication. ~Joker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirmont17 Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 And I will take that advice and use it I don't plan it on being a quick process I do plan on going to games to see how it all works getting ideas of what to do for my own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR14 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 RIP the old school Not trying to hijack the thread, but I gotta know: what's the story about "The School" I keep hearing people talk about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Used to be an old elementary school that games were hosted at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NebAnon Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) I think this can be done with now. I was going to lock it earlier, but thought that it should be allowed to play out first. Any mods, feel free to unlock if you think there is more to discuss here but I don't see anymore worthwhile convsersation or information coming from this thread and it doesn't seem like there is any real pertinent information regarding the implementation of an actual new field. TLDR: Yes we would love to see a new field. Before anyone can really go about succeeding in that I think it can be agreed that the potential FO should play some games locally, network with the players that would want to come to the field, and be ready to do a lot of background research (legal, fieldwork, marketing, etc). Edited March 16, 2017 by NebAnon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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