Dutch 10 Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) Rolling Thunder (since 2010) is a series of bi-monthly PVP events in which large scale tank oriented battles are simulated. RT is for those who always wanted to participate in such an event, but never found the people to play together with, if not to play such a gametype in a more organized large scale environment. The RT battles are standalone events. For each battle there are new registrations. This means that the battles are easy accessible and less demanding/time consuming for the players compared to the more common PVP community campaigns/series. The Rolling Thunder participants vary from infantry players looking for a break from their regular gameplay, armor gameplay newcomers to professional tank combat simulation gamers all with the aim to have tactical, teamwork orientated, well organized and enjoyable battles. In these battles, tank company versus tank company operations are simulated. Both reinforced tank companies consist of a command element, three tank platoons (3 tanks per platoon), a recon section, a anti-tank section and a logistical element. The total number is 44 versus 44 players. Key features: • Large scale, stand-alone, tank v.s tank PVP battles • Reconnaissance, AT and and other support units involved • ACE supported • Tactical and teamwork oriented • Easy registration / participation (as a group or as an individual) • For each single battle a different map, different sides and renewed player registrations • Capture and Hold system Come and take a look at the website to find out more! Qq4O4Ip9IYY Not able to view this video? Use the alternate link ---------- Post added at 02:43 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:28 AM ---------- Info on the next event (battle #8): Sides: Iranian Ground Forces vs U.S. Army Date: August 29th 2012 Participant assembly time: 18:15 GMT End of event: 21:00 GMT Use this tool to calculate your timezone difference http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/tzc.tzc Scenario (fictive): May 23rd 2014, Iran It has been two weeks since the coalition invasion. During the last 72 hours, elements of the Iranian 6th Armored Division have been conducting a delaying defence, three hundred kilometres south of Estehan The goal was to allow the U.S. 7th Cavalry Division to funnel and extend its course of attack, to be flanked and destroyed by other units of the 3rd Corps. With two opposing tank companies in the first line about to face each other, we join the action.. Registration / slot reservation is required to be able to participate on this battle. For those players / groups who want to ensure their spots, I recommend not to wait too long as a "first comes, first served" policy will be applied. For all further info regarding game concept, registration, battle details, required addons, etc etc I refer to the website. Edited October 27, 2012 by Dutch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch 10 Posted October 26, 2012 Info on the next event (battle #9): Sides: Chernarus Defence Force vs Soviet Army Date: Wednesday 7th November Participant assembly time: 19:15 GMT End of event: 22:00 GMT Be aware of the timezone shift this part of the year. Use this tool to calculate your timezone difference http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/tzc.tzc Scenario (fictive): April 5th 1985, Chernarus As the Soviet expansion continues, more and more countries fall under it’s control. Chernarus, a small country near the Black Sea, has recently begun reinforcing their positions on the southern border. Echo company, a subunit from 2nd Mech Brigade of the CDF, supported by U.S. scouts, was sent to reinforce the Vybor airfield region. To the Southeast, armoured elements of the Soviet 5th Motor Rifle Division were moving out of their assembly areas towards the North. It was only a matter of hours until first contact would be made… Registration / slot reservation is required to be able to participate on this battle. For those players / groups who want to ensure their spots, I recommend not to wait too long as a "first comes, first served" policy will be applied. For all further info regarding game concept, registration, battle details, required addons, etc etc I refer to the website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch 10 Posted November 27, 2012 Info on the next event (battle #10): Sides: U.S. Army vs Russian Ground Forces Date: Monday 10th December Participant assembly time: 19:15 GMT End of event: 22:00 GMT Use this tool to calculate your timezone difference http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/tzc.tzc Scenario (fictive): Kazakhstan, 2017 During the last few years, the U.S. have been expanding their mining- and military operations from Afghanistan towards the North. In order to secure their interest in the region, multiple bases were deployed in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Russia, seeing this as a growing threat, has sent a division strong force into Kazakhstan, to send a physical message to the U.S. In the morning of August 12, we join A-company,1st Tank Battalion of the U.S. 2nd HB Combat Team, as they respond to reports of an incoming armored force 20 miles from Camp Wilson. It was only moments until they would make contact with their enemy, later to be identified as one of Russia’s finest, the Bear company of the 74th Guards from Novosibirsk... Registration / slot reservation is required to be able to participate on this battle. For those players / groups who want to ensure their spots, I recommend not to wait too long as a "first comes, first served" policy will be applied. For all further info regarding game concept, registration, battle details, required addons, etc etc I refer to the website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch 10 Posted July 8, 2013 Dear all, With this message I would like to inform you of change of administration at Rolling Thunder. As most of you already knew, I am stepping down as organizer. The reason for this is that I do not have the time anymore to set up quality events. It took a while to find a suitable successor, which is why you haven not heard from me / RT for a few months. I would like to introduce you to Nemesi, who is now the new owner/organizer of Rolling Thunder. Nemesi has lots of experience in Arma MP organizing as clanleader of BDR and also as organizer of Arma Tactical Combat. Nemesi is from now on your point of contact at RT and will be working on setting up RT #11 and further battles. Keep an eye on the RT website for updates. Nemesi will make an introduction here, later on. Thank you to all who participated in Rolling Thunder the last 2 years, it was a blast. You might still see me on the virtual RT battlefield as a regular participant. Best regards, Eric Dutch RT founder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
{bdr}*nemesi* 22 Posted July 8, 2013 Dear all, As Dutch said, I am going to take his place as RT admin and organizer. I am glad and honoured to carry on this project. I know it is not an easy task, but my commitment is to maintain the high standards for these events. My experience as Arma Tactical Combat main organizer as well as Rolling Thunder server host and as regular participant with my group (BDR) in the previous RT events will help with that. My intention is to maintain the RT key features of accessibility to both newcomers and professional tankers, individuals and groups, participation and quality event organization. Rolling Thunder will of course continue to deal with Tanks, Teamwork, Simulation and Fun. The format will be the one we know from the previous battles. The scenarios will be changing per event, as usual. Currently, I’m exploring some ideas. I do not have a date yet for the next event, but you will be informed timely as things proceed. Please keep an eye on the RT website. For those who were connected to RT, I hope you all will continue your precious support to the Rolling Thunder community. With best regards, Nemesi RT admin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
{bdr}*nemesi* 22 Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Info on the next event (battle #11): Sides: U.S. Army vs Russian Ground Forces Date: Wednesday September 11th Participant assembly time: 18:15 GMT Event start: 19:00 GMT End of event: 21:00 GMT Use this tool to calculate your timezone difference http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/tzc.tzc Scenario (fictive): Reshmaan province, somewhere between Iranian-Afghanistan border, September 2015 20 years before the events that culminated with the invasion of Turkey and some Greek Aegean islands by Iran, Tehran's aims were directed towards its eastern border, and in particular the neighboring countries Afghanistan and Pakistan, which much later would have fallen under its influence. The relations between these countries had always been controversial. Linked by cultural, religious and ethnic reasons they were divided by geopolitical interests. The tension was high particularly in the province of Rehesman, and culminated in a local conflict that rapidly expanded. The U.S. felt forced to intervene and Russia, which always had interests in the region, felt forced to act in turn. On the morning of September 11th, 2015, elements of the Russian 4th Guards "Kantemirovskaya" Tank Brigade made their first contact with elements of the U.S. 1st Armored Division. The observers at the time believed the battle of Reshmaan would have been decisive for the future stabilization of the region but that was just the beginning… Registration / slot reservation is required to be able to participate on this battle. For those players / groups who want to ensure their spots, I recommend not to wait too long as a "first comes, first served" policy will be applied. For all further info regarding game concept, registration, battle details, required addons, etc etc I refer to the website. Edited September 5, 2013 by {BDR}*Nemesi* resizing image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose4291 11 Posted August 27, 2013 Next one thats not a wednesday I'm all over this! Always looks good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
{bdr}*nemesi* 22 Posted November 12, 2013 Info on the next Rolling Thunder event (Battle #12): Rolling Thunder #12 will feature a ground engagement in Central Europe involving USMC vs Russian Ground Forces. The map used is Mondkalb's Celle2 map (Germany). Sides: USMC vs Russian Ground Forces Date: Tuesday December 3rd Participant assembly time: 19:15 GMT Start of event: 20.00 GMT End of event: 22:00 GMT Use this tool to calculate your timezone difference http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/tzc.tzc As usual, registration / slot reservation is required to be able to participate on this battle. For those players / groups who want to ensure their spots, I recommend not to wait too long as a "first comes, first served" policy will be applied. For all further info regarding game concept, registration, battle details, required addons, etc etc I refer to the website. Best regards Nemesi RT Admin (Courtesy from Stuntman) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
{bdr}*nemesi* 22 Posted January 8, 2014 Info on the next Rolling Thunder event (Battle #13): Rolling Thunder #13 will feature a Middle East ground engagement involving USA vs Syrian Army. The map used will be Reshmaan Province. Sides: USA vs Syrian Army Date: Tuesday January 21st Participant assembly time: 19:15 GMT Start of event: 20.00 GMT End of event: 22:00 GMT Use this tool to calculate your timezone difference As usual, registration / slot reservation is required to be able to participate on this battle. Registrations are now OPEN. For those players / groups who want to ensure their spots, I recommend not to wait too long as a "first comes, first served" policy will be applied. For all further info regarding game concept, registration, battle details, required addons, etc etc I refer to the website. Best regards and Happy 2014! Nemesi RT Admin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
{bdr}*nemesi* 22 Posted February 2, 2014 I am happy to announce the next RT battle (#14) with some new features! The battle time is extended to three hours. Date: Sunday March 9th Backbriefing (PLs / AT leads, pilots only): 17:00 GMT Participant assembly time: 17:00 GMT Battle start: 18.00 GMT End of event and debriefing: 21:00 GMT TS Address: vs15.tserverhq.com:6247 no pw Mission details and requirements will follow shortly (stay tuned). TS3 supported version: do not upgrade above 3.0.12 Registrations for Rolling Thunder #14 will open on February 23rd at 18.00 GMT (see http://www.rollingthunder.unit19.org/news.php). Best regards, Nemesi Rolling Thunder Admin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
{bdr}*nemesi* 22 Posted June 1, 2014 Rolling Thunder #15 will feature a fictive Central Europe ground engagement taking place in 2008 involving USMC vs Russian ground forces. The map used will be Chernarus. No extra addons will be required besides ACE and ACRE. Registrations opening: June 8th, 17:00 GMT Battle date: June 22th Muster Time: 18:00 GMT Battle start: 19:00 GMT End of event and debriefing: 21:00 GMT TS3: vs15.tserverhq.com:6247 Full details will come soon (check the website please). I hope to see you all in the battle! Best regards, Nemesi Rolling Thunder Admin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
