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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Rules – OVERLOAD 2026″ font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_text_separator title=”(adapted with the kind support of the Border War Crew and COD)” title_align=”separator_align_left”][vc_column_text css=””]WARNING! THE RULES ARE SUBJECT TO FURTHER SPECIFICATIONS AND\/OR MINOR CHANGES OVER THE FOLLOWING PERIOD OF TIME. THE FINAL VERSION WILL BE POSTED PUBLICLY AND INDIVIDUALLY. IT WILL ALSO BE PART OF THE PLAYER BRIEFING ENVELOPE AT THE CHECK-IN.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. EVENT ATTENDANCE & SAFETY RULES
\n1.1 Event access<\/strong>
\nAttendance to the OVERLOAD\u00ae airsoft sports event is limited to players who have come of age 18, who have registered and paid for their tickets within the due time, as defined by the organizers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Personal liability for every participant is defined by the liability waiver, which will be signed at the check-in\u00a0and is obliged to strictly comply with this regulation.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Overload Crew reserves the right to select event participants.<\/span><\/p>\n

1.1.1. Game Site Access<\/strong>
\nAccess to the game site, is allowed only to players that already done the checked-in process, and only within the following timeframes:
\nThursday 30.04.2026 between 12:00 and 18:00 (EET)
\nFriday 01.05.2026 between 07:30 and 10:00 (EET)<\/p>\n

Outside these timeframes the site gate will be locked.<\/p>\n

In the game site is strictly forbidden<\/strong> access with personal cars! Personal cars must be left in the designated car park!<\/p>\n

1.2 Event course<\/strong>
\nThe OVERLOAD\u00ae airsoft sports event spans over 3 days and includes night-time operations. Event calendar and organizational details will be posted in due time and are considered add-ons to this rules.<\/span><\/p>\n

Event calendar:
\nCheck-in:
\nThursday 30.04.2026 between 12:00 and 18:00 (EET)
\nFriday 01.05.2026 between 07:30 and 10:00 (EET)<\/p>\n

Start game – Friday 01.05.2026 at 12:00 (EET)
\nStop game – Sunday 03.05.2026 at 02:00 (EET)<\/p>\n

Access to the game site, is allowed only after check-in procedure was completed and when the check-in area is open.<\/p>\n

Access to parking site or game site outside the checking calendar or game timeframe is prohibited!<\/p>\n

We recommend that you organize your journey to the event, so that you can arrive during the check-in time frame.<\/p>\n

1.3 In case of accident<\/strong>
\nQualified medical personnel will ensure medical assistance throughout the event, nevertheless we advise to carry individual first-aid kits.<\/span><\/p>\n

Due to included night-time operations in a game-area well known for its rather difficult accessibility, we advise prudent actions. The organizers ensure emergency medical assistance throughout the game. All incidents will be reported to the HQs by radio or by mobile phone.<\/span><\/p>\n

1.4 Safety rules<\/strong>
\nAll event participants and guests have to wear eye protection at all times and carry on their person the \u201cdeath rag\u201d for daytime use and red light blinkers for nighttime use. Face masks are recommended for night operations and \/ or in areas where short-distance engagements are likely.<\/span><\/p>\n

We warmly recommend additional protection gear: gloves, knee pads, elbow and other protection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Protection gear is not mandatory in offzones, but it\u2019s recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n

During daytime: as a rule, moving across game area has to be done in groups (at least 2 people). Individual movement or holding of positions has to be cleared with the HQ beforehand.<\/span><\/p>\n

During nighttime: individual movement or holding of positions is strictly forbidden!<\/span><\/p>\n

We highly recommend extra caution while playing during the night. The terrain is very challenging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1.5 Field markings<\/strong>
\nWithin the game area one is bound to find tape markings, striped yellow-black and red-white. They mark inaccessible (dangerous) spots or off-game areas (catering, offzone, parking etc.). Abide by the applicable rules for these areas (4.2).<\/span><\/p>\n

Other markings in the field will be self-explanatory (warning signs with announcements, generally recognized symbols etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n

1.6 Communication rules<\/strong>
\nAn adequate sound level should be maintained. According to the situation, one should respect the right to a good game for everyone, also the participants who are not necessarily taking a break from the game.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make use of radio comms according to the information transmission capability \u2013 keep messages short and objective. Focus and prepare your message before starting the transmission.<\/span><\/p>\n

Insulting other event participants is strictly prohibited, regardless of the reason. Use common sense and avoid arguing and verbal altercations. Disputes are to be settled with organizer aid in their presence. Verbal and physical aggression will result in game ban.<\/span><\/p>\n

Refusing to abide by organizer or game-master ruling or inappropriate attitude towards them will result in game ban or permanent ban, depending on degree of damage.<\/span><\/p>\n

1.7 Non-Game Civilians<\/strong>
\nIn case of contact with non-invited civilians during the event, the game should be stopped by loudly announcing \u201cSTOP \u2013 CIVIL\u201d, which produces instant game-freeze (truce) and an organizer has to be called in. During game-freeze, players are not allowed to change positions in the field.<\/span><\/p>\n

1.8 Promotion and advertising<\/strong>
\nSetting up any materials for promotion and \/ or advertising is only possible with authorization by the organizers beforehand. Requests pertaining to this matter are to be sent strictly by email to staff@overload.com.ro<\/span><\/p>\n

1.9 The luggage<\/strong>
\nThe luggage will be transported from the car park area to the event bases with vehicles provided by the organizers and only when they are fully loaded.<\/span>
\n<\/span>The transport will only take place during the check-in time.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. RULES AND ENFORCEMENT<\/strong>
\n2.1 Applicability<\/strong>
\nAll participants in the OVERLOAD event are bound by these rules. No exceptions.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.2 Sanctions<\/strong>
\nBreach of rules will be sanctioned with warning \/ time-out \/ game ban \/ permanent ban, in accordance with the extent of actions and the incurring damage.<\/span><\/p>\n

In case of game exclusion of a player (game ban), he\/she will definitely have to leave the game area, without any cost reimbursement.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTime-out\u201d represents exclusion from the game proceedings for the time interval decided by the organizer \/ game master.<\/span><\/p>\n

All teams (or clubs) take full responsibility for their own members, participants in the event. In the eventuality of sanctions, these will be targeted both at the individual in question and the team (or club) the individual is a member of.<\/span><\/p>\n

The team (or club) will take full responsibility for an independent player they receive on their list, as they would for a regular member.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sanction level for each situation will be decided upon by the organizers \/ game masters and will be openly communicated to affected players and the other event participants as well. Furthermore, the OVERLOAD Crew reserves the right to publish the list of sanctions on the event website and forum.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.3 Trustees<\/strong>
\nDuring the event, there will be also trustees active, the list is not public but they carry a specific event trustee card. Trustees are entitled to request unique bracelet number of any participant, to photograph any participant for identification purposes, apply the warning sanction and communicate this to the organizers, to inform the organizers about any occurence with the potential of game ban, to arbitrate any conflicting situations in the field if his arbitration is accepted by the conflicting parties.<\/span><\/p>\n

Trustees have no right to enforce authority by physical means, they can not apply sanctions of time-out\/game ban\/permanent ban, they can not interfere with game development except in order to arbitrate possible conflicts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Trustee card has to be relinquished at the HQ by request, e.g. in case of abuse.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. IN-GAME LANGUAGE<\/strong>
\nMain game languages are Romanian and English. We insist on using English for communications within hierarchical structures with non-Romanian-speaking members, at least in radio communications.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. GAME SPACE<\/strong>
\n4.1 Game Area and Props<\/strong>
\nThe game location lies in a heavily forested area, with both deciduous and coniferous trees and shrubs, with medium-difficulty slopes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Abandoned buildings, uncovered manholes drains are present in the game area, as well as spots with glass and metal shards. We strongly recommend moving cautiously around, especially in the marked areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Game props will be available in the field to mark important objectives and special sites. <\/span>Modifying, destroying or moving them without explicit approval from the organizers is strictly forbidden.<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

4.2 Marking of Special Areas<\/strong>
\nRed-white marking tape indicates areas with high risk of injury. Participant access in these areas is strictly forbidden.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yellow-black marking tape indicates off-game areas which area accessible (“vilage”,catering, offzone, neutral zones etc). These are no-shooting areas and may be entered only after removing magazines and securing the replica.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.3 Bases and Barricades<\/strong>
\nBuilding barricades from objects on the game site is strictly forbidden! Barricades can only be built from materials provided by the organizers.<\/span><\/p>\n

After the event, the terrain needs to be returned by all into its previous condition \u2013 in all respects.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is strictly forbidden to dig in unmarked spots and to cut living vegetation.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.4 FACTION HEADQUARTERS<\/strong>
\nThe headquarters (HQ) for both factions will be placed outside the camping areas and will be considered in-game.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.5 CAMPING AREAS<\/strong>
\nThe camping areas will be OFF GAME. Shooting within the camping areas is strictly forbidden!<\/span><\/p>\n

Car access to the camping area is strictly prohibited<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

Wearing eye protection within camping areas is absolutely mandatory. Entering tents without prior consent of the owner is strictly forbidden.<\/span><\/p>\n

Camping in the field outside bases is allowed strictly upon approval of organizers and in the special designated places.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Overload Crew takes no responsibility for any damage incurred to camping gear of the participants.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. FACTIONS. DRESSCODE. INSIGNIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

5.1 Factions<\/strong>
\nThere will be 2 factions in the game: Dragons<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0and Panthers<\/strong><\/span>. There will also be a civilian population residing in the theatre of operations, LARP interaction will be possible in the village and also on the rest of the field, depending on the game flow.<\/span><\/p>\n

The two armies\u2019 objectives are to accomplish the missions assigned by the faction command.\u00a0Missions are not optional. The order received from the commander cannot be refused.<\/span><\/p>\n

The civilian population is a neutral force with special status. This factions players will have various role play attributes and will be appointed by the Crew.<\/span><\/p>\n

5.2 Dress Code\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSeparation of the two faction will be made solely by armbands:<\/span><\/p>\n

Dragons<\/strong><\/span> – RED armbands<\/b><\/p>\n

Panthers<\/strong><\/span> – BLUE armbands<\/b><\/p>\n

The armband must be at least 5 cm width and worn on both arms,\u00a0at the level of the biceps.\u00a0 We also recommend the use of headbands on the feet or helmet. The players are responsible for making the armbands.<\/p>\n

There is no restriction on the camo pattern. There is no restriction in gear use (ballistic plates, helmets etc.) by faction.<\/span><\/p>\n

Any event participant is allowed to use face paint.<\/span><\/p>\n

Civilians will dress according to the role they play.<\/span><\/p>\n

5.3 Patches of merit<\/strong>
\nParticipants with outstanding performances during the event will receive patches of merit. These patches can be worn and later kept after the event ends without additional costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

5.4 Other Mandatory Insignia<\/strong>
\nAll game participants will have to wear the unique player number over the entire duration of the event (from check-in to check-out). The unique number has to be shown upon request to organizers or trustees.<\/span><\/p>\n

Players found in the field without a valid unique number will be declared \u201coff-game\u201d and will be sent to the off-zone. They may re-enter the field only after proof of wearing the ID number.<\/span><\/p>\n

Missing ID unique number during an altercation is considered to be aggravating circumstance.<\/span><\/p>\n

The \u201cwounded\u201d (players who received a hit and were treated by the medic) will wear a white armband on the right arm until their return to base or visit a respawn or they get hit a second time. The casualty armband has to be worn visibly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Medics will wear a specific white armband with the red cross on their left arm.<\/span><\/p>\n

Casualty and medic armbands will be provided by the Crew.<\/span><\/p>\n

Off-game participants (\u201cdead\u201d\/visitors\/photographers\/film crew\/etc.) fall under the obligation to wear a reflective GREEN vest during the day and GREEN vest + red blinkers in the nighttime.<\/span><\/p>\n

The crew will wear labeled orange reflective vests, as well as organizer ID cards.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. IN-GAME VEHICLES<\/strong>
\n6.1 Vehicle Attendance<\/strong>
\nThe use of in-game vehicles is only possible with prior approval of the Crew. Requests pertaining to this matter will be taken into consideration strictly if they are submitted to the e-mail address staff@overload.com.ro and if they contain relevant pictures of the vehicle. Requests are to be submitted until the deadline presented on the event\u2019s website and forum.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is an airsoft event, so BBs will be fired from and upon the vehicles. Fuel costs and any risks related are totally attributed to the owner.<\/span><\/p>\n

WARNING! The game area is located outside public roads, thus mandatory or supplementary car insurance is not applicable (damage repairs are not covered). Nevertheless, the civil or penal accountability for one\u2019s actions is still in force.<\/span><\/p>\n

6.2 Vehicle Destruction<\/strong><\/p>\n

In-game vehicles can be destroyed with the following types of devices:<\/p>\n