Bushballers Melbourne Paintball

Operation: Rogue Ascension is a mag-fed focused paintball scenario event, taking place over two days, at Paintball Games Ballan in Colbrook, Victoria. Rogue Ascension will feature two main factions fighting for control and victory over both Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th March. It is part of an ongoing narrative that continues to be told from event to event.

Rogue Ascension will consist of two 3-hour gameplay blocks on Saturday during daylight, a catered dinner followed by a night operations segment, finishing off Sunday with another block following breakfast, and wrapping up around lunchtime. Factions will spend the duration of the event both contesting directly against each other and completing their own tasks and objectives to generate points. At the end of the event, the faction with the most points earned will be declared the victor of the event.

Yes. A limited number of mag-fed markers (Tippmann Stormers) are available to hire from the venue, on a first-come-first-serve basis. We recommend contacting event organisers or the venue directly to book your rental marker in advance. Otherwise, we are allowing a ratio of a maximum of 1 in 5 (20%) of players to attend with markers in a conventional hopper-fed configuration.

For the purposes of Rogue Ascension we are counting the following as magazine-fed markers:
*Fed by means of a detachable, spring-powered paintball magazine, via factory magazine well, body conversion kit or hopper-mounted adapter

*Pump, bolt, or any other kind of manual-action marker, with preference given toward low-capacity feed (Jolo hopper, stick feed etc)

*Low capacity (approx. 20 rounds or less) internal feed mechanism

*Tac-cap or equivalent, configured for the lowest capacity.
If you would like further clarification or have something that does not easily fall into either category, please reach out to us and we would be happy to help.

Yes, however they will fall into the same category as a conventional hopper-fed marker for the purposes of the event.

Yes, First Strike shaped paintballs will be sold for use at Rogue Ascension. Players using shaped paintballs will be expected to act accordingly on the field.

No. This event will not permit bringing your own paintballs. All paint used must be purchased at the event. Anybody found using paintballs from outside the event will be told to leave the venue and not permitted to return, with no refund offered.

If you wish to change teams after purchasing your ticket, email us at admin@bushballersmelb.com and we can make any adjustments.

Camping on-site for the duration of the event is encouraged. There is lots of room around the venue suitable for tents, swags, awnings etc. Pending fire danger ratings for the period, there will be a bonfire each night as well where attendees will be encouraged to relax, unwind, and mingle over a beverage or two.

Alternatively, there are paid accommodation options available nearby in Ballan.

Yes, CB radio use for communicating with your team is highly encouraged.

Drones may be used, for observation only, solely at the risk of the drone operator. Players may not attempt to shoot down drones or attempt to damage them in any way, and any players deemed to be deliberately doing so will be removed from the game. Likewise, any drone operator is deemed to be using their drones in a manner that is dangerous or interferes with other players or other drones (including but not limited to; swooping, buzzing or attempting to collide with players or other drones, having any kind of mechanism fitted to launch projectiles) they too will be removed from the game. Neither the event organisers or venue operator or staff accept any responsibility for loss, damage etc caused by use or misuse of drones.

Night Ops will be a different style of low-light gameplay than the longer daylight games. The Night Ops games will take place over a smaller area of the venue. Shaped projectiles will not be permitted during this segment.

Yes, white light can be used by players during Night Ops. Filtered light however is not for use during game play. Anybody using a filtered light source (red, green etc) should be treated as not participating (Someone acting as a referee or event staff, for example)

Hard no. Not under any circumstances can visible lasers be used.

There will be a number of highly experienced players and venue staff acting as dedicated game referees present for the event, in order to aid players as necessary, assist with and manage scenario-related events, and to manage and oversee player conduct. Please don’t shoot the referees. They wield the ban-hammer.

Camping on-site for the duration of the event is encouraged. There is lots of room around the venue suitable for tents, swags, awnings etc. Pending fire danger ratings for the period, there will be a bonfire each night as well where attendees will be encouraged to relax, unwind, and mingle over a beverage or two.

Alternatively, there are paid accommodation options available nearby in Ballan, Bacchus Marsh and Ballarat.

We expect the scenario to commence mid-morning on Saturday 23rd March. We hope that ideally, attendees arrive Friday evening to set up any camping gear, begin their personal prep for the event, and have a social lounge around the bonfires. Otherwise, attendees should look to arrive between 8 and 9 in each morning to give enough time to sign in and set up.

Yes, of course. Players from interstate may bring their markers with them. Players travelling by plane should ensure their markers and equipment are transported in accordance with regulatory requirements. Check with your airline prior to travel for what it is you will need to do. We suggest you also bring any corresponding registration certificates just in case.

Any changes to the event, be it date, time, location, rules or absolutely anything that would impact anyone in any way, will be clearly and formally announced on the Rogue Ascension Facebook event, Bushballers Melbourne Facebook group and Bushballers Melbourne website (bushballersmelb.com)

Any ticket purchases will generate an automated sales receipt sent to the email address entered upon ticket purchase. Please check your junk mail box and spam filter settings if you cannot find it. Failing that, please email us at admin@bushballersmelb.com

Yes, refunds for registration can be issued as required, up until Thursday 21st March 2024. Contact us at admin@bushballlersmelb.com

Have a question or concern that has not been addressed in this FAQ? Please email us at admin@bushballersmelb.com or reach out on Facebook!