Info

Realisation of the event

What kind of game is Battlegroup?

• The Battlegroup -game series is a combination of airsoft, milsim and larp elements. The game can be compared to the Swedish Berget–events.
• The game is filled with ongoing operations and momentary missions, which are handed out by the team leaders.
• The game will not be full on battle the whole time, there will also be some times you won't be able engage in battle.
• The players are there for different kinds of experiences, so try to mind the civilians and other special roleplayers.
• Players should be physically and mentally prepared that the game will last +60 hours and the game area being big. This means the players should be well equipped for long distances, long times on the battlefield, weather changes and that food and water will not always be on hand.
• You don't necessarily have to have any experience in airsoft before the event, but being in the military or being a scout is recommended in this case. If you are in doubt that you can survive Battlegroup -game, we encourage you to take part in other smaller events before arriving to the game.
• The official in game languages are finnish and english

Structure of command

• The Battlegroup-game series is pretty much based on the commands the battalion commander gives to their sub-commanding officers; ergo, company commanders/ platoon leaders. They will then forward the missions and instructions to the group leaders. The information travels both ways, so if you or your team has an in game issue/request please share it with your commanding officer and not directly with the battallion commander. This will ensure that the battallion commander isn't overwhelmed with all kinds requests from many sources.
• All in game battling factions have a structure of command, which all have their leaders. The players are expected to obey the commands of their commanding officers. This is not a game for loners, where just everyone is looking at their own best intrests.
• If you and/or your team is not happy with something, please be in contact with your commanding officer or if neccesary with his/her commanding officer.
• Remember that every player is attending the game at their own free will and that everyone should be allowed to enjoy their experience.
• Remember to join your own factions facebook-group before the game. This will ensure that you get all the information needed to attend the game.

Missions

• The battalion commander hands out the missions for his team. The Game masters will hand out larger obejctives and smaller missions. Other in game characters might also give out missions for players to be completed voluntarily.

Game masters "Pelin johto"

• The game masters can be contacted by telephone +358 400 232 630
• The game masters can be found at all times at the check-in -site.
• Every faction has their own dedicated game master part of the organization.
• Game masters can be recocnized by their yellow vests and their Game master ID-cards.

Behaviour in game

• You should obey the finnish laws and good manners.
• Remember that some of the players might emphatise or act out their role!
• Shouting and arguing about the enemy taking their hits is not good behaviour. Instead try to inform the opposite side players politely or go and have a talk with them.
• If a player is acting inappropriately, please inform the game masters immediately.
• The game masters reserve all rights to hand out warnings to the players or ban players from the game for inappropriate behaviour or breaking the rules. A ban from other Ehasa-games can also be used in extreme cases.
• In cases of criminal behaviour (intentional destruction of the game area or property, theft, disturbance of ordinance) we will contact the officials.

Unclear situations

1. Stay calm, even though the other person/s wont.
2. Try to settle the situations with the other person/s and try to make an agreement.
3. If you can't make an agreement with the other person/s, please contact a game master.
4. In extreme situations write down the other persons player-ID from their armband and report the situation to the game masters afterwards so we can settle the situation with both parties.

Game fee

• The expences of the event are quite big in comparison with Ehasas usual events, beacuse everything (the equipment, water, electricity) has to be brought to the game area Also the tents used ingame, armored vehicle rentals, other vehicle rentals, fuel and renting communicational devices have their own costs.
• The duration and size of the event also builds up the costs.

Accommodation

• Players accomodate themselves in their own tents at the bases, next to the civilian village or at a location seperately discussed beforehand with the game masters.
• Campers are allowed, but room in base should be left for everyone! If using camper in civilian village area, offgame area around it must be marked with tape.
• All command and accommodation tents are offgame.
• It is allowed for civilians to use buildings as accommodation, but in this case the player should clearly mark that the building is offgame with clear markings. This should also be dealt beforehand with the game masters.
• Players are not allowed to use offgame areas as places to hide and/or shoot outside from them, also shooting inside an offgame area is forbidden. To eliminate a player inside an offgame area you simply just need to notify the player inside the area that they are eliminated after with the person/s have to equip their death rags.

Aftergame

• Aftergames and a possible SRA experiment will be held on August 15, 2021. Drinking alcohol in the game area and during the event is not allowed.

Adjusting hop-up

• There's a marked area in both bases and at the check-in -site for adjusting your hop-up. Don't adjust your hop-up in your base or in the vicinity of it, that you don't accidentally cause false alarms!

Maintenance

• Water and electricity for charging batteries will be available at the Hölböcorp and EGTC -bases.
• Civilian villages will have water and electricity available for the civilians.
• Players can take a bath in the lake and visit the sauna.
• Water will be available in every villge and at every capture point.
• First aid service is available at the check-in area and basic items at the faction bases command tents. First aid can also be called to the scene via telephone or radio.
• Players must bring their own food or use areas food services to the game. For safety reasons, camping stoves, disposable grills and similar heat generators on the ground are subject to forest fire warnings and fire regulations.
• There will be trash and can/bottle bins in the villages and at the bases and capture points. Everyone is responsible to take care of their own trash and trash left by others. SO THAT WE ARE ABLE TO GET AREA FOR OUR USE IN THE FUTURE!
• Toilets will be located in both bases and some can be found around the game area (near the roads). If you notice that a toilet is full or has run out of toilet paper, please inform your commanding officer or the game masters about it.
• There is no permission to use the Defense Forces toilets located in the area due to the terms of the lease. These toilets are not marked on the map and are marked on the site.
• If you notice that water has run out, the trash bins are full or that the toilet paper has run out, please inform the game masters via text message at +358 400 323 630!
• It is only allowed to make an open fire at marked areas. You are not allowed to make your own fires because of the characteristics of the game area!

Injuries and first aid

• In emergency situations call 112, obey the instructions, arrange guidance to the area and inform the game masters.
• Remember always to be in touch with the game masters via telephone, even if it happens after the accident, if you are otherwise too busy.
• Game masters' phone number: 0400 232630
• Address of the game area: Kelkutteentie 147, 17510 Padasjoki
• In mild cases, seek first aid from other players, your teams commander or the game masters.
• Please inform every injury (even a sprained ankle) to the Game masters.

Arrival and check-in

• Check-in will take place at Palotarus camping center: Kelkutteentie 147, 17510 Padasjoki
• Players will leave their cars parked at the Iso Tarus camping center parking lot and will take all the needed materials for checking in, chronoing and shopping with them.
• For check-in you will need: Identification, a receipt of the payment if needed and the necessary money to pay on site, if you have chosen that option. We reccommend that you reserve the correct change in cash, we can not guarantee payment by credit/debit card.
• If you are bringing an in-game vehicle, drone or are going to use/have rented Paladin grenades be ready to leave your contact details to the game masters. You will be guided to a specific check-in after the main check-in.
• After the check-in you will be guided to the chronoing. Before the chronoing there will be an opportynity to adjust your weapons. You will be chroned by using your own bb. Please make sure that your guns are ready, because there is no time to adjust them at the chronoing site!
• After checking in and chronoing you can visit our sponsors' booths. Our sponsors will be advertising their products on our websites and on Facebook..
• When you are ready at the check-in -site you can head to your own teams base to empty your cars. The location of your faction base will be published on status.ehasa.org, faction facebook-groups and also sent to your e-mail -address.
• More detailed information about the on-site services will be published closer to the event at players.ehasa.org website.

Parking

• After unloading the gear from the cars the drivers will have to bring their cars to the parking area. Ehasa will provide random transportation between the parking lot and registration area. You can also try to get a ride from in-game vehicles.
• If you need to get to your car during the game, transportation is not possible by the game masters. You should turn to your fellow players or walk to the parking lot.
• Transportation provided by game masters back to the cars will be provided after the game has ended. If you need to leave earlier be prepared to walk to your car.
• The game masters will not take any reponsibility of the cars left at the parking area.
• The parking of offgame -vehicles in the game area during the game is strictly forbidden!
• Players can drive their cars to the bases for loading and unloading before and after the game.
• NOTE! the parking lot for the event is far from the game area and the vehicles and drivers at our disposal are depending on the number of volunteer assistants. Because of this, it always takes us time to transport people between the parking lot and the bases. In addition, during the game, we aim to provide the majority of players with "helicopter rides" that also take up our resources. So anticipate your ride needs well in advance and try to combine them with other players.