http://pop.milsim.se/rules/in-game-rules/

There are rumours in the refugee camp that the transnistrian turbofolk band “Yad Kalashnikov” is touring the countryside, and that they are coming to the refugee camp at Kolosovo village. Yad Kalashnikov are well known for their political support for Respublika (and some even say they are somehow involved in the militant branch of Respublika, the Zvezda).

Whether you like Yad or not, or whether you support Respublika, Obnovleniye or are neutral, eveyone knows Yad Kalashnikov and can hum a tune or two.

Off-info: Yad Kalashnikov will perform in, or near, the refugee camp. Find their songs at http://www.yadkalashnikovband.se

We’ve capped tickets at the moment, and will be releasing more tickets once we see the ratios between peacekeepers and guerillas reach our goal.

Tickets can be found here:

• http://milsim.se/tickets

The most important details for you participants:

* Different style of the NATO base. We’ll still have a base, but it’ll be much rougher and more front line than what was earlier discussed. There won’t be a mess hall or field kitchen, etc. The base will be set up (by players) in-game at the start of POP. Expect fewer conveniences for the NATO side, and more hardcore feeling.

* Specifying the conflict a bit. Focus is now more on Obnovleniye meddling in Transnistrian affairs, with the peacekeepers taking a more active stand against incursions, rather than focusing on keeping Respublika and Obnovleniye from killing each other.

* Civilians will still play a big role at POP, however perhaps not in large quantities. We aim to keep the civilian side of things meaningful, and not as a scripted NPC side.

* More work outsourced to interested participants.

* Readjusted the budget and overall ticket prices are now cheaper.

More detailed information of the game will be released in the days to come, and tickets are going live very shortly. NATO tickets will be released incrementally, to keep the ratio between insurgents and peacekeepers in line. We hope you’re still on for the ride!

Regards,
The Milsim.se crew

Ares L85 Series

Ares has released full metal L85’s which are looking very good indeed. This might be of interest to you brits looking for a nice kit

Check it out at http://www.airsoft-news.eu/news.php?item.3078.1 ]]> http://pop.milsim.se/2009/04/09/ares-l85-series/feed/ 0 http://pop.milsim.se/2009/01/08/building-a-kit-brits/ http://pop.milsim.se/2009/01/08/building-a-kit-brits/#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:44:06 +0000 Sebastian Utbult http://pop.milsim.se/?p=205 Since the dresscode for PoP is pretty strict, we thought we should show that getting a correct kit doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming. First out are the British, with first a basic kit and then the more luxurious version. This kit assumes you do not own any british stuff at all (all you need is a pair of good boots, but we’ll assume you have a pair. We don’t require the boots to be issue).

Naturally, you might be able to find these things cheaper somewhere, the links here are for reference.

Budget version

• S95 DPM uniform set, £15
• DPM Bush Hat/Boonie, £3.5
• 6 piece PLCE set, £45
• ‘ARMY’ L85A1, $110.5

Total cost: around $210 excluding shipping

Luxury version

• S95 DPM uniform set, £15
• Rank slide (Corporal or Sergeant for squad leaders), £7.5
• Service Branch pins, £7.5
• Union Jack patch, £1.5
• Mk6 (or Mk6A) helmet w/ DPM cover, £15-£50
• DPM Flak Jacket, £49.5 or Osprey, £80
• STAR L85 + 4x SUSAT scope + SA80 UGL, $235 + $92 + $145

Total cost: £400 to £465 depending on selections

Here’s how you create the МS look easy and cheap.

Patches

Russian Peacekeepers in Abkhazia

MS forces use a small, rectangular patch in skyblue, with yellow piping and the letters “MC”. This is worn either on the right arm pocket flap, or right chest pocket flap (or both). The patch can be bought from russianpatches.com (and maybe sovietarmystuff.com or soviet-propaganda.com can get them for you).

There is also a darker blue/white patch much like the blue/yellow one, that might work.

Helmets

Russian MS Helmet

Most modern russian peacekeepers use the P7 helmet, but since that helmet is almost impossible to get a hold of (and it’s like $700 if you can find it), we’re going for the cheap alternative: the russian M68 (SSh68) steel helmet. The M68 helmet can be found for between $20 and $50 at eBay, surplus stores etc, and many of the vendors of soviet army gear have them in stock. Do not confuse the M68 with the M40 WW2-era helmet, however.

This helmet can either be used with a simple flora helmet cover (available at sovietarmystuff.com for $20), or by painting on the MS markings on it. See the picture to the right for the correct look.

Basically, you paint a skyblue band around the helmet, and put the letters “MC” in yellow on the front.

Another option is to paint the entire helmet sky blue, and put the MS lettering in yellow on the front, see this example.

Hi-Viz clothing

MS with Hi-Viz vests

MS forces sometimes use high visibility vests when stationed at roadblocks, guard outposts etc. This is done to really make the MS forces stand out, especially when they are intermixed with other forces. Hi-viz clothing is not used on patrol or at base, and is completely optional. Do it if you like.

Vehicles

Vehicles are marked with a sky blue filled circle, with the yellow MS lettering in the middle. You can paint it on, or simply print it on a paper, laminate it and stick it on.

Signs

MS Checkpoint

Also not mandatory, but if you have the time and resources, creating a few MS signs is a very nice touch. All you need is a bit of sturdy material (MDF board or whatever) and some paint. Here’s an example of an MS checkpoint.

S95 DPM uniform

Here’s a very cheap alternative if you want to play a UK Peacekeeper: S95 DPM set for £15 at britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk, They also have the DPM patrol cap for £3.5, and a few other items of interest for brits. Check ‘em out!