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The missions are many and varied. There are
some very challenging multi-tiered ones to
more traditional ones. One of James’ favorite
missions is “The Alamo”. We sit 10 players
from each side in opposite bases and they
have to hold out against the whole side of
the opposing team. Whoever holds out the
longest wins the mission. “Plant Your Own
Flag” is another favorite. In this one the two
teams start a session and sprint toward each
trying to be the first to plant their flag in the
insertion base they want for that session. We
also have “The Tactical Challenge Course”
and the multi-tiered “Downed Pilot Mission”.
They find these guys hanging in trees and
if the Predator shows up, well things get
interesting real fast.
For this event to be a success, with its
sometimes complicated mission structure
and unique missions, you need Generals
who are tactically quick on their feet and still
know how to make an event fun. This year
was no exception. Djuan Mitchell, the Black
Water red side commander (a rising star in
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in scenario paintball circles) brought his vast
experience to the event, while Carl Faust,
the Special Forces blue side commander,
(even though it was his first time as a scenario
commander) knocked it out of the park.
Both teams battled back and forth all
weekend, and everyone had a great time.
Here’s what Djuan’s XO, Craig Kemper had
to say about the game: “It was another
humid day at Indy Paintball Battlegrounds as
we were gearing up for the 5th installment
of the Predators Bane series. The weather
was giving us some fits, so we were delayed
for a short time due to rain, which was OK
with me! After Living Legends 12, I was good
on playing in the rain for a while. Djuan and
I had been discussing the game the whole
week prior to the event and it became our
strategy to allow each other to do what we
do best. Djuan would lead the front lines and
motivate all our warriors to push forward and
gain ground wherever needed. I would lead
up a small force of elite missions’ players to
accomplish what missions came at hand.