Lasertag May 01 Ezine

<BODY bgColor=#ffffff> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" height="939"> <tr> <td width="100%" height="31"><IMG border=0 height=29 src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/ezine_hdr.gif" width=435 align="left"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" height="10"><font face="Arial" size="2">In this issue, May 2002, we have:</font><img border="0" src="http://www.lasertag.com.au/images/lasertaglogosmall3.gif" align="right" width="144" height="109"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" height="89"> <tr> <td width="100%" height="89"> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Tournament Winners </font></li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Outdoor Missions</font></li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Gun Review: Morita Smart Rifle</font></li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">Tactics & Tricks</font></li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2">TV Ad</font></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" height="29"><img border="0" src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/outdoor.gif" align="left" width="435" height="27"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" height="28"><IMG border=0 height=27 src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/tournaments.gif" width=144 align="left"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" height="130"> <div> <font face="Arial" size="2">The first thing to tell you is that we have a new champion clan called the Blood Angels lead by the (in) famous Stuart Voss.   We had squads of 7 players per squad competing on Sunday over 4 very hard fought missions.  Running this mission 4 times enabled us to let every team try every position (VIP Party, SASR and Indonesians). Without doubt, Blood Angels are well led and organised force. Phoenix Konnection entered two squads from their clan in this tournament.  Both squads made credible efforts although they were not up to their usual winning form.</font>  </div> <p><font face="Arial" size="2">See <a href="http://www.lasertag.com.au/tournament.htm">www.lasertag.com.au/tournament.htm</a> for more details. Stay tuned for details about our next tournament. Again, you don't have a full team, don't worry, just email <a href="mailto:peter@lasertag.com.au">Peter</a> and he'll match you up with some others and together create a team for you. </font> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" height="29"><img border="0" src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/moresessions_btn.gif" width="144" height="27"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" height="50"> <font face="Arial" size="2"><img border="0" src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/pete144x260.jpg" align="left" width="144" height="257">From this weekend, lasertag outdoors is on twice per week. We have a <b>new</b> session each Saturday starting at 12.00pm that runs to around 3.30pm and a Sunday session that runs from 1.00pm to around 4.30pm. In the next few weeks, we are also hoping to offer night missions on Friday nights, watch the web site for updates.</font> <p><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>THIS SATURDAY</b></font><BR> <font face="Arial" size="2">This Saturday is aimed at new players primarily although everyone is welcome. Missions will simpler than those that you will see on Sunday.</font> <div>   </div> <div> <font face="Arial" size="2"><b>THIS SUNDAY</b></font> </div> <div> <font face="Arial" size="2">Sunday's battle missions are <a href="http://www.lasertag.com.au/sas2.htm">www.lasertag.com.au/sas2.htm</a> and <a href="http://www.lasertag.com.au/bombdisposal.htm">www.lasertag.com.au/bombdisposal.htm</a> both written by Stuart Voss.  If you are coming Sunday, you are advised to read the mission briefings in advance.</font> </div> <div>   </div> <div> <font face="Arial" size="2">This Sunday also sees the return of Aftermath, the live role-playing campaign.  Registration for this is to be 4.30pm and it is expected to finish around 5.30pm.  If you are coming to the Aftermath campaign please email me beforehand so I can brief you on the scenarios and your character generation.</font> </div> <div>   </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" height="36"><img border="0" src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/blank_bnr.gif" align="left" width="144" height="32"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" height="29"><IMG align=left border=0 height=27 src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/gunreview_hdr.gif" width=144> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" height="117" valign="top"> <img border="0" src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/moritasmart1.gif" align="left" width="140" height="65"><strong><font color="#666633" size="3" face="Arial"><img border="0" src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/starshiptroppers.jpg" align="right" hspace="3" width="282" height="285">Morita Smart Rifle <br> </font></strong><font size="2" color="#003300" face="Arial">This is the world renown Starship Troopers rifle. </font> <p><font size="2" color="#003300" face="Arial">It has both a fully automatic or single shot rate of fire. Using at 40mm lens system with a SFH484-2 emitter its range is 100 metres +. But its short-range mode (pump-action blaster) also means it is lethal in close quarters. Sort of like a flame thrower. </font></p> <p><font size="2" color="#003300" face="Arial">It has a red hyper bright muzzle flash and multiple sound effects. Plus, it has as built in carry handle with a Tasco red/green dot sight mount.</font></p> <p><font size="2" color="#003300" face="Arial">It has 15 standard configurations ranging from a shot gun to a mini gun, typically we configure it as a Light Machine Gun. Despite its aluminum construction its weight at 3.5kgs is quite authentic. </font></p> <p><font size="2" color="#003300" face="Arial">Just quietly, this is my preferred choice of weapon. Overall rating: <img border="0" src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/kdabull3.gif"><img border="0" src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/kdabull3.gif"><img border="0" src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/kdabull3.gif"><img border="0" src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/kdabull3.gif"><img border="0" src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/kdabull3.gif">  </font><font face="Arial Narrow" size="2" color="#003300"><br> </font> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" height="36"><img border="0" src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/blank_bnr.gif" align="left" width="144" height="32"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" height="29"><img border="0" src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/tactics_hdr.gif" align="left" width="144" height="27"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" height="18"> <div> <div> <font face="Arial" size="2">The most basic but still effective military formation is the line. At the recent tournament Blood Angels regularly advanced in a line to form a Wave. A line brings to bear maximum fire power on your enemies without the risks associated with shooting past friendlies.  One of the benefits of a line, is that it takes little training and coordination to achieve.</font> </div> <div>   </div> <div> <font face="Arial" size="2">A slightly more advanced tactic is the use of reserves under the control of the squad leader or platoon leader. Reserves that are available and unhurt (full hit points) can be very useful to quickly fill the line in when the enemy has made a breach or in attack to take advantage quickly of a gap in the enemies line. The key thing to understand is that in the confusion of battle, it is very hard to pull troops out of the front line that are already engaged quickly due to communication, coordination problems and the risks involved in retreating from cover under enemy fire.    Reserves therefore are one of the keys to effective team play.</font> </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" height="18"> <img border="0" src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/blank_bnr.gif" align="left" width="144" height="32"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" height="18"> <img border="0" src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/TVAD_btn.gif"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" height="18"> <div> <font face="Arial" size="2">Thursday night our new outdoor TV advert goes to air in JAG.  Watch channel 7 on Thursday night (tonight) 7.30pm+ and also Buffy the Vampire Slayer 10.30pm Tuesday night.</font> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" height="18"> <img border="0" src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/blank_bnr.gif" align="left" width="144" height="32"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" height="18"> <img border="0" src="http://lasertag.com.au/images/EQUIP_btn.gif"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" height="18"> <div> <font face="Arial" size="2">This week, all the long range pistols are being upgraded to work off NiCads.  This means they are soldered in place and are now more reliable than before. The 4 new SMG units are now built and will be shipped shortly.</font> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <P> </P> <P><FONT face=Arial size=1>The lasertag ezine is sent to all subscribed members to keep you informed of events and to tell you about our promotions. <a href="mailto:nicole@lasertag.com.au?body=Unsubscribe%20Ezine">Click here</a> to unsubscribe. 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