A Hellions War Story submitted by Mike "Arc" Washington. The events took place at Living Legends of Paintball IV: Escape From New York at CPX Sports in Joliet, Illinois
"The adventure started when I was patrolling to the east of the Temple, the brush in that area is thick and I knew it would be crawling with Blue players looking to capitalize on people who were unwilling to get down and dirty. I crept slowly North towards the road and the sound of the skirmish line. As I approached the tiki-head (on CPX Sports' Temple of Doom field), I ran into several other friendlies whom were proned-out in the treeline. Every few minutes one or two blues would attempt to cross the road but were eliminated by our group.
"As the battle progressed, I got a better line of sight and realized I was behind the main skirmish line of the enemy. I eliminated a player with my marker but it soon misfired and I slung it on my back. Armed only with a pistol, I began to crawl toward the road but quickly I realized I was combat ineffective. Not wanting to give up, I simply walked onto the road and back toward where our friendly players were.
The battle wasn't going well so I stood in the open and helped identify targets and direct fire. At this point in time, the Grindhouse (the Hellions' tank) came over the radio and informed the team it was traveling down the road. In preparation for our much needed armor support, we began to eliminate enemy AT (Anti-Tank) to the best of our ability. The tank soon arrived and I called out the positions that we were unable to route.
"Eventually the tank was eliminated and I walked down the center of the road to attempt to get eyes on the RPG team responsible. Trying to look as inconspicuous as possible, I walked about 20 yards down the road and stood right infront of a enemy player laying in a bush. I looked him straight in the eye and then turned to face the opposite direction. With this player not willing to notice that I didn't call my self out or barrel-sock any of my weapons, all of the blues that came by me paid no attention.
"As I was taking note of the enemies' positions, I noticed the Lapu-Lapu tank coming up the road toward my position. It was making good time and eliminating the friendly players inside of the tree line. I knew if I ran away from it, the blues would notice and if I took cover the tanks gunners would make quick work of me, so I decided to plant my feet and test their powers of observation.
"The tank came to a stop about 20 feet from me and cut its engines. The player that was laying down behind me ran up to the tank and began to engage targets. I walked over to a game referee and asked a question about the finer points of vipers rules with tanks. As I was speaking, the driver opened his door and began to shoot; my eyes lit up. I immediately asked the referee what would happen if the driver were to be eliminated but before I got an answer a round struck the driver in the chest. There were a few minutes of panic as the driver, tank ref and the player tried to figure out how they would get the tank out of danger and I knew this was my chance.
"I stepped back and watched the change of player roles. The original driver took off down the road to make the reinsertion while the other two began to kneel and switch gear. The tank ref. Was cleared to become the driver and the player volunteered to drop his weapon and become a referee. I walked up to the game referee and made sure their role reversal was official. The referee pointed and began to say 'he is now the driver', but I was already closing the distance between my self and the tank. As the new driver turned around and began to climb in, I came right up to the door, drew my pistol and said the two of my favorite words “barrel tag”. I holstered my pistol and intended to walk away but the diver began to scream and let the world know what happen. I didn't bother asking the game referee to intervene as I knew it was too late and started sprinting away. After a few steps I stopped, put my hands over my head and called my self out."
Showing posts with label living legends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label living legends. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Living Legends 4 Promo
The Hellions shot a promotional video for Living Legends 2011: Escape from New York. The Hellions will be on the side of Warhammer, played by Jared "Bad Karma 6" Bronson. The Hellions' own Lani "Sky" Fox will serve as his Executive Officer. Join us May 21-22, 2011 at CPX Sports in Joliet, Illinois.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Hellion XO at Living Legends 4
Salt Lake City, Utah - January 12, 2011 - Bad Karma, a scenario, big game and CQB team from Salt Lake City, Utah, today announce that team Commander Jared Bronson has been tapped to act as a commander for Living Legends IV at CPX Sports in Joliet, Illinois. Lani "Sky" Fox of the Hellions will be his X.O. for an event that is sure to knock the doors off!
COMMANDERS SET FOR CPX SPORTS LIVING LEGENDS IV PRODUCED BY VIPER
Announcing your commanders for LL4: Escape from New York
Our story will be a unique adaptation of the original 1981 classic. Of course, the President's plane has gone down inside the massive prison once known as Manhattan Island, NY. Inside there are a number of savage gangs, each controlling their own "turf." All of the gangs are loyal to one of two rival leaders; and each of these leaders is working on a way to bust out of the prison the members of the gangs loyal to them.
Our first commander is a man familiar to most any paintballers with an Internet connection. He has played paintball for over twenty years, and his event and gear reviews on his You Tube channel have earned him over 10,000 subscribers and a half-million views.
Portraying the role of the infamous "Duke of New York" (A number one) will be Andre "Wolf" Critchlow of "The Wolf's Den."
His opponent has also been paintballing for over twenty years. After his early years in paintball he went on to become a US Army Ranger and Scout Sniper. After the Army he and his friends formed their own paintball team in 2007. His background and skill have resulted in him being tapped to command many scenario events in the western US. He has also been a field commander for two Living Legends events. His approach to generaling, win or lose, is to give players the best experience possible and to unite players to accomplish memorable goals.
The role of "Warhammer" will be played by Jared "Bad Karma Six" Bronson of Bad Karma Paintball Team.
As an added bonus, the role of the infamous S.D. "Snake" Plisken will be the one and only "Weltman" of Damage Inc. He is loyal to neither side as he will have his own agenda and will be focused on it. However, those who sent him in have also hidden supplies that he may need. Helping him without getting in his way may yield its own rewards in the form of extra goodies that may help each commander accomplish their own goals.
The annual "CPX Sports Living Legends produced by Viper" is in its fourth year at world-famous CPX Sports in Joliet, Illinois. More info about this event can be found on the Internet at www.livinglegendsofpaintball.com.
About CPX Sports
CPX Sports is a 200 acre paintball facility in Joliet, Illinois that offers some of the most unique concept fields in the country including a Mayan temple, a full-scale city field, and post-apocalyptic battleground. More info can be found on the Internet at www.cpxsports.com.
About Viper Paintball
Viper Paintball is a professional paintball event production company that has operated since 1996 and offers events from coast to coast across the United States. More info can be found on the Internet at www.viperpaintball.com.
About Bad Karma
Bad Karma is a scenario, big game and CQB paintball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The team competes in events throughout the Rocky Mountain region and beyond. The team members are some of the most competitive and passionate in the region. As a result, Bad Karma has won numerous awards on a team and individual level. Team sponsors include Tippmann, Full Clip, Guerrilla Air, Pinokio Hoppers, Furious Paintball, Special Ops Paintball, Medusa Paintball, TechT Paintball, Real Action Paintball, A Pirate's Paradise, The Utah National Guard and TreeHouse Interactive, Inc. Visit www.teambadkarma.com for more information on the team.
This press release was issued by Bad Karma Paintball based on a press release by Viper Paintball. Read more about the scenario and current announcements at Living Legends of Paintball.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Hellions Appear on New Tippmann Trailer
FT. Wayne, Indiana- May 12, 2010 – Last year, representatives from Tippmann Sports snapped some photographs of the Hellions during a test fire at their home field of CPX Sports in Joliet, Illinois. Several months later, some of the shots began to appear in magazine ad spots for the TPX Pistol and Internet web flyers on the Tippmann Sports Official Site and Facebook page.
Last month, the Hellions got a message from Tippmann requesting to take some higher-resolution images for a top secret project. On May 11, Tippmann unveiled the design of their new trailer on their Facebook page. The Hellions were pleasantly surprised to see one of their own featured prominently on the center of the trailer. The Hellions team patches are visible just above the Tippmann name. Below is the press release that appeared on the Tippmann Facebook page:
Tippmann Sports The new Tippmann Trailer is on its way to the Long Island Big Game this weekend. At this game and in our trailer area, Greg Hastings will be showcasing his new video game that is launching this fall. Stop by and check out all the great Tippmann products in the game plus some unlockable items you do not want to miss. The Long Island Big Game on May 15th and 16th is in Coram, NY where up to 2,000 players are expected. There is still time to get in the action so check out http://bit.ly/NYBigGame.
Last month, the Hellions got a message from Tippmann requesting to take some higher-resolution images for a top secret project. On May 11, Tippmann unveiled the design of their new trailer on their Facebook page. The Hellions were pleasantly surprised to see one of their own featured prominently on the center of the trailer. The Hellions team patches are visible just above the Tippmann name. Below is the press release that appeared on the Tippmann Facebook page:
Tippmann Sports The new Tippmann Trailer is on its way to the Long Island Big Game this weekend. At this game and in our trailer area, Greg Hastings will be showcasing his new video game that is launching this fall. Stop by and check out all the great Tippmann products in the game plus some unlockable items you do not want to miss. The Long Island Big Game on May 15th and 16th is in Coram, NY where up to 2,000 players are expected. There is still time to get in the action so check out http://bit.ly/NYBigGame.
The trailer will be at the Living Legends of Paintball III event by Viper Productions and hosted by CPX Sports in Joleit, Illinois over the Memorial Day weekend, May 29-30, 2010.
Monday, January 21, 2008
CPX Sports: Living Legends of Paintball Scenario April 5-6
NEW CPX SPORTS 2-DAY SCENARIO GAME HONORS "LIVING LEGENDS" OF PAINTBALL
JOLIET, IL - JANUARY 21, 2008 - CPX Sports and Smart Parts have teamed up with Scenario Paintball creator Wayne Dollack and long-time friend Kerry "Viper" Rosenberry to produce a 24-hr Scenario Game honoring the "Living Legends" of Paintball on April 5-6, 2008 at CPX Sports in Joliet, IL.
The game's concept was conceived by elements from both CPX Sports and Smart Parts in an effort to bring Paintball's Living Legends together for a weekend of fun and festivities. The game will also provide amateur and recreational players with a once in a lifetime opportunity to play alongside the pioneers of paintball and the young rock stars of today's game. Game-play is being created by the Godfather of Scenario Paintball and Living Legend, Wayne Dollack. Another Living Legend, Kerry "Viper" Rosenberry, will be handling the codebooks for the commanders, the mission outline, calling of the missions to the bases, and keeping score for the 2-day event. The game will pit DXS/DraXxuS Senior Vice President and industry heavyweight, Craig Miller, as General, versus Sean Scott of Smart Parts/Smart Corps fame as the opposing General. Free basic rental equipment will be made available to paid, pre-registered players as part of the “Bring a 1st Timer” promotion courtesy of Tippmann and CPX Sports while supplies last.
"We had been discussing doing an event at CPX Sports since our visit to the field back in June, and solidified the concept of Living Legends while in Orlando at World Cup" said Sean Scott from Smart Parts. "CPX Sports itself is a legendary field and its Midwest location makes it an ideal venue for such an event," said Scott. "An event like this is long overdue," said Living Legend Craig Miller. "It's rare for those of us in the industry to get together with others who helped form the sport, let alone all be in the same place at the same time. To get together and play with all the big names from Paintball's past and present is unheard of. This really is going to be a once in a lifetime opportunity for everyone who attends the game," concluded Miller. Kerry "Viper " Rosenberry adds, "With the popularity of Scenario Paintball, there are many event promoters whose aggressive tactics have them intentionally conflicting with others. I feel that two of the nation's first Scenario directors working together on one great event sends a message that it is time for promoters to work together in the interest of the players".
The Living Legends game is being held on April 5-6, 2008 at CPX Sports. Pre-registration admission is $40 and includes 1 complimentary unlimited air-fill pass. Pre-registered players can pre-purchase cases of event paint for $75, day-of cost is $80. Pre-registration deadline ends March 24th. CPX will have free camping available beginning Friday, April 4th. CPX Sports is a 143-acre, $6.5M paintball park located in the Chicago suburb of Joliet, IL and is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier facilities. The field is conveniently located less than 1-hour from both O'Hare and Midway airports. Smart Parts Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of equipment and accessories for the sport of paintball. For more information about the Living Legends event, please visit www.cpxsports.com or call (815) 726-2800.
JOLIET, IL - JANUARY 21, 2008 - CPX Sports and Smart Parts have teamed up with Scenario Paintball creator Wayne Dollack and long-time friend Kerry "Viper" Rosenberry to produce a 24-hr Scenario Game honoring the "Living Legends" of Paintball on April 5-6, 2008 at CPX Sports in Joliet, IL.
The game's concept was conceived by elements from both CPX Sports and Smart Parts in an effort to bring Paintball's Living Legends together for a weekend of fun and festivities. The game will also provide amateur and recreational players with a once in a lifetime opportunity to play alongside the pioneers of paintball and the young rock stars of today's game. Game-play is being created by the Godfather of Scenario Paintball and Living Legend, Wayne Dollack. Another Living Legend, Kerry "Viper" Rosenberry, will be handling the codebooks for the commanders, the mission outline, calling of the missions to the bases, and keeping score for the 2-day event. The game will pit DXS/DraXxuS Senior Vice President and industry heavyweight, Craig Miller, as General, versus Sean Scott of Smart Parts/Smart Corps fame as the opposing General. Free basic rental equipment will be made available to paid, pre-registered players as part of the “Bring a 1st Timer” promotion courtesy of Tippmann and CPX Sports while supplies last.
"We had been discussing doing an event at CPX Sports since our visit to the field back in June, and solidified the concept of Living Legends while in Orlando at World Cup" said Sean Scott from Smart Parts. "CPX Sports itself is a legendary field and its Midwest location makes it an ideal venue for such an event," said Scott. "An event like this is long overdue," said Living Legend Craig Miller. "It's rare for those of us in the industry to get together with others who helped form the sport, let alone all be in the same place at the same time. To get together and play with all the big names from Paintball's past and present is unheard of. This really is going to be a once in a lifetime opportunity for everyone who attends the game," concluded Miller. Kerry "Viper " Rosenberry adds, "With the popularity of Scenario Paintball, there are many event promoters whose aggressive tactics have them intentionally conflicting with others. I feel that two of the nation's first Scenario directors working together on one great event sends a message that it is time for promoters to work together in the interest of the players".
The Living Legends game is being held on April 5-6, 2008 at CPX Sports. Pre-registration admission is $40 and includes 1 complimentary unlimited air-fill pass. Pre-registered players can pre-purchase cases of event paint for $75, day-of cost is $80. Pre-registration deadline ends March 24th. CPX will have free camping available beginning Friday, April 4th. CPX Sports is a 143-acre, $6.5M paintball park located in the Chicago suburb of Joliet, IL and is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier facilities. The field is conveniently located less than 1-hour from both O'Hare and Midway airports. Smart Parts Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of equipment and accessories for the sport of paintball. For more information about the Living Legends event, please visit www.cpxsports.com or call (815) 726-2800.
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