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GREAT WORK here by James and the TWiA gang to bring one of the unique parts of the MilSim West (and, also RAPTAC…yea, you’ll hear ‘grunts’ of all stripes in this one!) experience…an after-event AAR designed to capture the players’ input on making these evolutions even better. That quality-of-detail that is improving and INNOVATING the highest levels of MilSim. 
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“I final report from Rostov comes as the NATO forces push into the munitions factory. Just as it seems all is lost for the Russians, a huge storm rolls through the facility, causing NATO to have to fall back and take cover. Once the storm settles, NATO and Russia appear to be at a stalemate through out the night. However, miscommunication between Russian Command and the forces on the ground allow NATO forces to sneak into the factory in the middle of the night an eliminate their objectives. By the time the Sun rose early Sunday morning, Russians had pushed NATO forces out of the factory, but it was to late. More Information: Sponsors:
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These videos are AWESOME, because Merlin did the hard work before he rolled video…he thought through the action, got cams and views from the right angles…then he tells a great story with a few words, and lets the ACTION take over! GOOD STUFF!
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“MilSim West and Raptor Tactical Applications and Operations (RAPTAC) did an absolute stand up job with this event. It was the hardest game that we’ve ever been to. Challenged us physically as well as mentally. Unfortunately I was completely exhausted and didn’t get many photos during the event. These are a mix….”
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WANT MORE? Sure you do! And get a look at another team’s views from the RAID ON ROSTOV last weekend, over at the VIOLENCE OF ACTION Team FB Fan Page…JUST CLICK THE PICS!
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“#rorupdate‬: All NATO troops dropped in to Rostov starting at 10pm with the last troops dropping by 2am. Russians laid in waiting and first contact was made at 215am….”
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And our Media Mogul Man MERLIN is also ’embedded’ as a journo with the forces at MSW’s RAID ON ROSTOV….and because this event is close to Darlington, SC…great cell coverage is allowing media guys there to actually FILE COVERAGE FROM THE EVENT! Wanna track the action where your are? Hook up with Merlin’s FB FAN PAGE HERE….or hit his INSTAGRAM CHAN, where he’s also posting videos and phots! GOOD HUNTING MERLIN!
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"Evolve or go extinct? With the rise of more realistic and immersive milsim events being offered today, is it inevitable that old school milsim producers will go extinct unless they evolve? The answer is not a simple answer, depending on whom one speaks with and their opinion on…”
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Yea, this has been on the mind of a lot of players and media guys lately…kind of a “what’s next” for the development of MilSim…and DARKHORSE is all over it as usual with his latest ONE GRUNTS OPINION. THUMPY is on-the-record over at the FB Fan Page….CLICK THE PIC to read it all…and to weigh in with YOUR OPINION!
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“…Registration for “Raid on Rostov” is currently open, with the early registration price of $150 in effect until May 4th, 2015. For registration and event information please contact MilSim West or visit their website at: http://milsimwest.com…”
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A new era in Milsim is about to take root COAST TO COAST! We know the RAPTAC guys and what they have long-wanted to bring to their events…and we also have followed the growth and rave reviews that Milsim West has received “left coast” players. NOW, the best of both meet! How is this a bad thing? Answer: it is NOT! To read the whole media release, CLICK HERE
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"Podcast episode 71 The Kings are back baby. This week we get the nitty gritty from Merlin's Blog Spot on Raptor Tactical Applications and Operations (RAPTAC)'s Operation Viper Strike. Below you will find the links for the audio podcast and the video podcast so sit back relax.
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Yes, and back with a VENGEANCE! Listen to this...or, if you prefer, hit James link to his YT VIDEOCAST!
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""Like": http://www.facebook.com/merlinsblogspot
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Merlin has ALSO posted up a video AAR from VIPER STRIKE...and this is the best views yet on YT from "the" East's benchmark setting MilSim for 2015!
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Very limited vid...but a gives you a feel of the patrols and first contact at RAPTAC/Raptor 1 MilSim's big VIPER STRIKE event in Western NC over the weekend...lots more video to come, as the guys on both sides and from other chans all recover from the non-stop action!
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"Airsoft. Military simulation. Combat role playing. Alice. No matter what you call it, Raptor 1 MilSim Team continues to strive to bring honor, integrity, and..."
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With RAPTAC's first big event coming to Western NC in March...VIPER STRIKE, LINK HERE!....The Raptor's want everyone to get ready to have fun and be prepared for the action. See all the new videos on their YT Chan, and then get signed up for the event!
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Merlin's got action videos from Fulda Gap, too...and one of the best comments we've seen so far on these is that they are the first vids from this year done in the "Scoutthedoggie" style of letting the action run! High Praise, indeed! CLICK THE PIC to go to Merlin's YouTube Channel to get SUBSCRIBED and see all his high-quality work!
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“This show we’re covering the hot topic of blank fire in milsim, showing you how to fix a gun that’s not feeding BBs and find out what Jonathan really does for a living. Thanks to Mojo Tactical for the Tactical Collection hats provided for our contest. http://www.mojotactical.comWatch to see how you can enter for the this week’s giveaway. Code Red Headsets Video of the Week: Ranger Mayhem’s Raid on Rostov video –http://youtu.be/SqwENJDTP4A A huge thanks to Code Red Headsets for helping keep Airsoftology Mondays free for you guys and gals! Visit their site at http:/www.coderedheadsets.com for all of your airsoft communications needs. Subscribe to our channel here:http://www.bit.ly/SubscribeToAirsofto… Want to support Airsoftology? Check out our store:http://www.airsoftology.com/store…”
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WOW! Jonathan launches right into the heart of last weekend’s drama, slayin’ llamas and sparing no fooles! WATCH, then ask your questions in the comments on the AS ‘chan…for your chance to WIN!
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“After having airdropped in the middle of the night, NATO forces now move towards the gate that leads into the munitions factory in order to relocate their CP. They are slowed down by an intense battle when they come across a Russian patrol guarding the gate. More Information: Sponsors:
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WOW! Multi-cams and a great setup…then MERLIN just lets the action flow across the MilSim West A.O. in South Carolina! Er, Rostov. Yea, Rostov….
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“…What you just read was an extension of my role as Journalist during Raid no Rostov. What follows is my observations of the MilSim West’s first event on the East Coast. My biggest complaint of the whole event was the…”
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MERLIN was an “embed journalist” for MilSim West’s “RAID ON ROSTOV” last weekend in South Carolina…which put him in a very unique position to see both sides of the action and to put the whole experience into perspective as a ‘new wave’ event production team brought their concepts to a new A.O. and to a new player base. How did it work? What’s was cool…and what what too HOT to handle? READ THE AAR over at Merlin’s News Chan…and then weigh in with your input!
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“We are here, at MilSim West‘s Raid on Rostov! This AO is unbelievable… here is the first aerial recon footage. Stay tuned for more! ‪#MilSimWest‬ ‪#ZShot‬ ‪#ZShotInc‬
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Our buddy WALLACE LAU has the Z-SHOT “UAV” in the air over Darlington, South Carolina….as the very first MilSim West event east of the Mighty Mississip’ – Raid on Rostov – goes full-bore this weekend! We’ll be passing along media coverage…but to get it when Z-SHOT posts it, and to see all their products and release info, why not CLICK THAT PIC above and LIKE and “Get Notifications” direct from their Facebook Fan Page, immediately as they post it? DO THIS!
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"Strike on the Steppes MAY 22-24 : http://milsimwest.com/strike-on-the-s...
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OH YEA! The suspension continues...and comes closer to our home HQ, too! Can't wait long to get in on this action...get the details at the links!
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"The fellas from Raptor Tactical Applications and Operations sit down with us to talk about OP Viper Strike and the future of RAPTAC. This one is a great interview so enjoy!! onsandOperations
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WOW, James has been shooting and SCORING the big interviews all this Spring....and the latest in his series is with the RAPTAC guys we know so-well here in Eastern NC....or, DO WE? Listen to the 'cats behind the latest hot-MilSim event...OP VIPER STRIKE...and hear what's what and what's NEXT! Great work to TWIA and RAPTAC on an inspired video!
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"“…RAPTAC is a constant psychological and physical assault that dares you to quit because it’s just easier then hanging in the fight. In this way it will never be for everyone. You have to will yourself to the experience in a way that you can not just be the customer looking to be entertained. You have to be an immersed active part of the experience and an actor in the role you accept at sign up….”
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MAJOR SALUTE to our buddy Javier over at ONE GRUNTS OPINION (OGO) on Facebook, for his incredible coverage of the RAPTAC Viper Strike event in Western NC….the AAR and Photos are pro-level good…makes sense and give you a feel for “what it was like.” Must-read material as the state-of-the-game shifts to immersive MilSim in 2015….CLICK THE PICS to see it all!
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MERLIN'S AAR! - 24 Hours in the Mountains: Operation Viper Strike - RAPTAC - www.airsoft-squared.
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ACTION from FULDA GAP…and more with Charlie from G&G Armament on Vendor’s Road. Yea, you get the full package from MERLIN at this years events. AND plenty more to come, so CLICK THAT PICto get at his YouTube Chan!