Border War MILSIM XIII – THE STORM LORD Part 2 organized by the Border War Crew took place at the end of August as one of the few large scale International Airsoft Event hosted in Europe. BW Crew again didn't give up and moved the event from April to August due to Covid-19 pandemic that has engulfed Europe – into a more travel secure time slot.  One of the main points of focus was as always on player safety, massive usage of game props and plenty of updates based upon players wishes from BW12. BW crew readiness and large investments enabled the event in the maximal safety standards possible declaring itself as an player safety oriented benchmark event with continuous 13 years of history.

Border War MILSIM 13th Episode (Border War 13) was held in Czech Republic in the former military area of Ralsko and took place at the end of August, hosted players from 20 countries. Fans came from all around Europe even in difficult times. Participants undertook intensive infantry MILSIM battle under demanding weather across a massive terrain. The event this year again focused on large-scale infantry tactics in deep forest vegetation with the involvement of motorized heavy armor elements. The scenario continued from the point where the previous edition left.

Border War 13 again upgraded the player services compared to previous events. With a very smooth registration process, all participants had temperature checks using the latest possible technology including vaccination control and possible testing on spot. Other checks include professional chrono, on the spot medical services and enforced player logistics all assured Border War MILSIM’s status as a world-leading event proving itself as a benchmark in many aspects of airsoft MILSIM event organizing.

BW 13 traditionally hosted historical vehicles and this time included heavy armored ones, WW2 fortified bunkers, anti-tank obstacles, in-game vehicles, ammo crates, large scale rockets, and satellites and much more including completely new 3D printed game props were seen across many game locations built for the purpose of the event.

Corporate Responsibility Program

Border War MILSIM as a leading airsoft event on the planet started building new achievements in corporate responsibility with programs supporting the local region since the 10th Anniversary with a focus on supporting kindergartens, airsoft camps and local municipalities. Border War Crew also worked on rare and protected biotopes cultivation together with natural park authorities.

Sponsors and Shops

Specna Arms, Gunfire, LCT Airsoft, G&G Armaments and Night Tec were the main sponsors of the event. The event was well supported by the Bohemia Airsoft Shop.

Logistical Support

Off zone, BW 13 offered a large variety of airsoft products, including goodies from sponsors and shops full of equipment for airsoft players. There were gifts and samples from sponsors given to the players for free and also, players had a chance to put their hands on the new products. Traditional professional catering accompanied the event with excellent food for reasonable prices and washed down with non-alcoholic Czech beer.

Player Safety and Medical Care

Border War MILSIM’s main focus is safety of players above all with professional medical services provided by the company called Davepo. Ambulances, paramedics on jeeps and quad bikes together with doctors were present throughout the duration of the game setting the medical readiness at a higher level of risk environment. On the spot security was arranged by the professional Security Company Čechy men which is known for securing large festivals and NATO days in Ostrava.

Of course the event was well supported by the local firefighters and police. Safety of the players is the organizers’ priority.

The Unique Points of Border War MILSIM Episode 13

• Game props for day and night gaming never used on Border War MILSIM before were introduced
• Player rules available in 4 languages
• All day convoy operations transporting players from the base to the frontline and back
• Environment-friendly event – strictly Bio BBs with a pilot project of recycling beer cups
• Largest game battlefield ever used in Europe, maybe in the world
• Probably the only large scale international game in Europe in 2020
• Enforced player logistics to get to bases using Humvees and trucks
• Most advanced medical and safety standard for an airsoft event in Europe and probably the world. This included enhanced Anti Covid measures, technology for temperature scanning and on spot testing for players.
• Several trucks of game props were transported and used in the game
• Corporate Responsibility Program – supported local region with various activities
• More than 1,000 metres of fences and foil were used to make the base walls
• New enhanced night missions
• Updated General Game rules were introduced

Game Feedback

We received very positive feedback from the players after the event. In spite of harsh weather and some minor issues encountered, overall, the event was very successful. We intend to improve further the event as based on this feedback from the players as well as based of our event research.

Next Steps

Currently preparations for BW14 are ongoing and more news are visible on the official Border War MILSIM news page.

About The Organizer

The Border War Crew has been organising large-scale international Airsoft MILSIM games since 2008, having in its portfolio more than 125 organized events from 2003.

Border War MILSIM was nine times voted as the best Airsoft event in the world by readers of Popular Airsoft in the Airsoft Players’ Choice Awards when Border Wars 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 were voted as the best Airsoft events in the world . Border War MILSIM entered the Hall Of Fame of the Airsoft Players’ Choice Awards, thanks to 5 victories in a row, in 2017, as the first airsoft event in history of airsoft to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.