TIME: 2100 GMT/UTC SATURDAY 9th JANUARY 2015

PLEASE READ THIS POST IN FULL and make sure you understand everything in it BEFORE signing up.

• Shindig is a celebration for all of us. Please make sure your preset is updated and working days before the event begins. CBB does not support PlayWithSix anymore, you must switch to Arma3Sync to be able to play. Absolutely no help will be available nor will any events wait for you when everyone else has made sure they were ready. We all want to have fun, don't be that guy.

• If you are new to CBB you absolutely must get some time ingame with us during a weeknight manshoot prior to Shindig. Please fill this out and then click here to join our IRC channel and introduce yourself so we can help get you ready. We have earned our reputation for going to great lengths to help people have fun, and we'll be happy to help you too. As with the previous point, we cannot provide support during the event and it will be a massive buzzkill for you and everyone around you if you do not have basic setup complete or do not know how things work in-game. Get started on this well in advance though and we promise you'll have a great time.

• This event will run quite a bit longer than our usual sessions. It is our celebration after all! If you can't stay for the duration that's totally fine, but we'll be going for a long time. Stock up on snacks and beverages, we've got a lot of mans to shoot!

The Clear Backblast! 3rd Anniversary Shindig has finally arrived!

To those of you for whom this will be your first Shindig, hooboy, get ready. Standard Battle Attire you'll want to be wearing while at your desk consists of: helmet, plate carrier, and nothing else.

To those of you who have done this before, you know the drill. Any volunteers to supply inflatable bouncy castles? We'll probably need three or four of them. Thanks in advance.

Before we get down to business, if you haven't read our round-up of 2015 and look forward to 2016, please go do so here. Yes, it is just shy of a million pages long, but there's no other way to sum up what was a fantastic year and to thank all of you for making CBB the best place for manshootin' across the entire intertubes. It is crazy work to maintain the standards we've all set for this amazing place: this shindig for example has been in the works for the past six months. So please, go read it (and upblast it, why it doesn't have a million upblasts I do not know), it would mean a great to all of us if you do. Thank you.

And now to business! ^{That business being the shooting of mans, of course.}

TOTALITARIAN HOLIDAY

The big kahuna, the main event, the headliner, this is it. Are you a bad enough dude to save El Presidente?

Welcome to Gavinskia! A beautiful, tropical, majestic island paradise!

Also a failed western-backed banana republic. We probably shouldn't put an exclamation mark after that one though; it's not so great for tourism.

The Workers Paradise Revolution has lit a fire of revolt that is engulfing the entire nation. Only the brave and dangerously loyal CBB heroes of the Elite Home Guard of Gavinskia remain to stand for peace, freedom and democracy against the communist uprising.

Travel across war-torn Gavinskia aiding those in need and protecting the true democratically-elected leader of our great nation.

God Bless Gavinskia and Long Live El Presidente Lumps!

OPERATION I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT TRON

Really, I can't believe it's not Tron! You'd look at it, you'd swear it's got to be Tron, but nope! It's really not Tron! Amazing!

To decide the fate of the universe - yeah sure that sounds good, we'll go with that - we'll be speeding around on not-cycles in the Digital Zone. Don't fall behind or get cut off, or it's curtains for you! Wowzers!

Bad hair and tight-fighting spandex with chemlights attached is encouraged.

LARGE WILDLIFE AGGRESSIVE SEARCH PART THE SECONDTH

A flock of wild [REDACTED] has recently been sighted near [REDACTED]. It's time for us to grab our [REDACTED], jump in our [REDACTED], and get after them. Mounting trophies on our [REDACTED], showcasing the very best of our [REDACTED] - there is no greater adventure the world offers! Bully!

THE RESHMAAN IRONMAAN

You've played Arma. You've driven trucks. You've flown helicopters. You've flown the occasional plane too. How bad could it be? Well, now you get to do all three. The Reshmaan Ironmaan is a vehicular triathlon!

Your journey begins with a race across Reshmaan in cars. Things that reasonably approximate cars, whatever. Speed through towns and across a bridge into the town of Ghadir. You then pick a helicopter and must demonstrate your prowess as a pilot. Fly too high and the flak will find you! Arriving at the last changeover at Airport North, you'll park your helicopter and you're off in a plane to the last objective.

All the while, if you have a question about where to go next, follow the little blue arrow. You can't miss it. It will never leave you alone. ^{No tears now, only little blue arrow.}

Note:

• It would probably be a good idea to at least experiment with ACE Refueling. It will probably come up.
  
• If you want to team up early on, you can do that. Once you reach Airport North though, you'll be on your own.

TOTALITARIAN HOLIDAY

  by Zim

 
  Directed by - Zim

    Assistant Director - SilentSpike
 
CAST OF CHARACTERS
 
BOLA DE ESTAMBRE
  El León, Presidente Heriberto Gabrio Zayás Fontanez Narciso Calbán
            Lukos

      Denard
            Iron

  El Gatito, Ministro de Defensa Alonzo San Román
            Lake

      Burnham
            Theo
 
PERRERA PLATOON
  El Lobo, Coronel Raymón Zarco
            Quex

      Sargento Primero Tavio Moye
            Fixie
 
  EL UNICORNIO M113
    Sgt. Elia Vilches, Unicornio Gunner
            Nuke235

    Cpl. Germán Jurado, Unicornio Driver
            Giossepi
 
  EL ÁGUILA
    Sgt. Felix Bernardo, águila Squad Leader
            MoldyTowel

        Cpl. Hugo Obregon, águila Médico - GB7

      Cpl. Rubén Allende, águila 1 Team Leader - Timothebeafy
        Pvt. Barbas, águila 1 Machinegunner - OwlMan
        Pvt. Tarin, águila 1 Asst. Machinegunner - killerleprechaun
        Pvt. Padilla, águila 1 AT Grenadier - LordHughes
        Pvt. Quintana, águila 1 Rifleman - Fadi

      Cpl. Alvar Cea, águila 2 Team Leader - Fletcher
        Pvt. Fermin, águila 2 Machinegunner - Loen
        Pvt. de Hoyes, águila 2 Asst. Machinegunner - Loot
        Pvt. Ceballos, águila 2 AT Grenadier - Retrofly
        Pvt. Anselmo, águila 2 Rifleman - Wrath
 
  EL GANSO
    Sgt. Montay Escalera, ganso Squad Leader
            Theñdash

        Cpl. Rodas Esqueda, ganso Médico - Hooziño

      Cpl. Faron de la Vega, ganso 1 Team Leader - Dancin
        Pvt. Taveras, ganso 1 Machinegunner - SleventyFive
        Pvt. Abar, ganso 1 Asst. Machinegunner - banman
        Pvt. Manzano, ganso 1 AT Grenadier - fishpig
        Pvt. Rozas, ganso 1 Rifleman - Kulwun

      Cpl. Gaspar Almeida, ganso 2 Team Leader - Bronaña
        Pvt. de Maria, ganso 2 Machinegunner - Slipstream
        Pvt. Tomey, ganso 2 Asst. Machinegunner - Pierre
        Pvt. Navarra, ganso 2 AT Grenadier - Shortstuff
        Pvt. Nuño, ganso 2 Rifleman - Lupus
 
  EL WALRUS
    Sgt. Rai Villalpando, walrus Squad Leader
            Rage

        Cpl. Sal Olmedo, walrus Médico - Santiago A. Reusable-Bõx

      Cpl. Cidro Ortez, walrus 1 Team Leader - Gharwall
        Pvt. Pardo, walrus 1 Machinegunner - Skortch
        Pvt. Trigueros, walrus 1 Asst. Machinegunner - Phoenix
        Pvt. Moral, walrus 1 AT Grenadier - Quantus
        Pvt. Alvizo, walrus 1 Rifleman - Rota

      Cpl. Godfredo Sariñana, walrus 2 Team Leader - shifty_eyebrows
        Pvt. Cedeno, walrus 2 Machinegunner - Sayge
        Pvt. Sais, walrus 2 Asst. Machinegunner - Dizturbed
        Pvt. Grajeda, walrus 2 AT Grenadier - Valnera
        Pvt. Valentin, walrus 2 Rifleman - Munachi
 
  LA TORTUGA
    Sgt. Delmar Roldán, tortuga Squad Leader
            Supwer

        Cpl. Basilio Parra, tortuga Médico - Punch

      Cpl. Orlín Valle, tortuga 1 Team Leader - Burnitdown
        Pvt. Larez, tortuga 1 Machinegunner - Combustion
        Pvt. Puebla, tortuga 1 Asst. Machinegunner - Psychiatrist
        Pvt. Rabago, tortuga 1 AT Grenadier - MikeTengu
        Pvt. del Cid, tortuga 1 Rifleman - Pvt. Parts

      Cpl. Nicolás del Campo, tortuga 2 Team Leader - Ling
        Pvt. Noyola, tortuga 2 Machinegunner - Zhandris
        Pvt. Carolus, tortuga 2 Asst. Machinegunner - Topherak907
        Pvt. Vallez, tortuga 2 AT Grenadier - J23
        Pvt. Baxa, tortuga 2 Rifleman - Daszfuk

LOTERÍA
  Ministro San Román
      Lake
      Gharwhall

  Burnham
      Dancin
      Theo
 
LAS RESERVAS
  Sky
  Erin
  Brubru
  Parratt
  Striker
  Ollie
  

EL BAÑO
  nuShifty - Infinite thanks to this guy for the hundreds of hours of testing he's put into this mission to make sure we have fun!
  Butters - Infinite thanks also to this guy for all the server hosting!
  

MISSION NOTES:

• All slots have a minor degree of role-playing requirement associated with them. For most slots it is very minimal, and it will be presented to you before and during the game. We ask that you keep them in mind as you play for the best experience for everyone involved.

• Bola de Estambre political party roles - the political staff and their bodyguards - have role-playing requirements that go along with them. Anyone slotting for these should expect RP responsibilities, not a great deal of manshooting, and mission spoilers. They will be lotteried on Sunday, Jan 3.

GENERAL NOTES:

• Slots are limited for all of these missions! That means don't use reserves if you know you're going to make it, and don't wait until later to sign up or just show up assuming there will be slots! Sign up if you know you are going to attend.

• Please look through the existing comments to make sure the slot you want hasn't been requested by someone else. Slots will go first-come first-served, and it's much easier for me if you double-check before you click submit. Thanks!

• Reserves are for people who aren't sure if they can make it, or may be late/leaving early. Don't take a reserve slot because you don't know/care what slot you get. The assumption is that not everyone on the reserves list will attend, and we cannot easily add extra slots for an event of this nature. There may not be enough slots for reserves and people who just show up without signing up at all!

• A signup is a commitment to show up. If your status changes after you signup, please make a new comment ASAP in this thread. Because of limited slot availability, if you later find out you can't make it or need to go to reserves, please let us know to make sure someone else can participate! Edits are impossible to track, new comments only please.

• Shindig is probably not the time to try out a new difficult role you've never done before. That means if you've never lead a squad before, or been a medic before, for the benefit of everyone you probably shouldn't ask for one of those slots. It isn't anything personal, but our Shindigs are designed to be very challenging; you don't want to be overwhelmed and learning new things mid-game. Team lead is ok, just make sure you get some radio practice in and remind yourself to think about the bigger picture.

• That said, if you have done those slots before, this is the best opportunity to challenge yourself! If you have done leadership stuff before, please consider doing it here, there are lots of slots to fill!

• Be in the IRC channel and on the TS server at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. Forgot what time it starts? Click that link at the very top of the post!

• Update your preset and test it day(s) before! Do not wait till the 9th!

• If you're going to be streaming or recording, get your setup tested and working day(s) before. You don't want your footage wasted because you waited till the last minute. (Also, let's be honest, recording is by far more useful here. Yes it takes more effort from you, but we've also put in a ton of work for you. Most people aren't going to watch a three hour Arma stream, nor can we go back and make interesting things out of that footage later. Help CBB, record and edit your footage.)

One last time, thank you to everyone who played in 2015 and helped make Clear Backblast! the best place to Arma on the internet. This Shindig is for all of you, so have fun, and remember:

Shoot the mans, don't get shot by the mans!