Feral Jundi

   I picked up on this over at Blackfive, and thought it was pretty cool.  There are a few games now that revolve around PMC’s, and if you want your voice heard about what they are getting right or wrong with these games, then sites like this are the place to go.

    You are probably wondering why would security contractors want to hang out on a site like this?  Well for one, there are a lot of guys out there that play these games during their off time out on contract. This is the kind of stuff we do to pass the time or to let out some steam, and the games are pretty fun.  The military guys are the same way, and on all of the FOB’s and Outposts, gaming is a huge thing.

   But what is even more important, is that these first person shooter and strategy games, are what influence these guys that play them.  If PMC’s are portrayed negatively in these games, then you as the security contractor gamer on a site like Off Duty Gamer could express your opinion or enlighten others about what the real deal is.  You can also be a source of information for other Off Duty Gamers that might be interested in getting into this industry.  It is also important that we make sure these game designers make a good product.

   Of course there are plenty of forums that guys can go to now, but a site like this is designed specifically for our kind, and it’s purpose is to seek out our opinions.  Now that is some shared reality.

   I have no idea when they will be up and running, but when they do I will put the word out. –Matt

Edit: 01/04/2010 – Off Duty Gamers is fully operational and check it out.

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Off Duty Gamer

The concept is pretty simple and goes like this. A lot of games in the console and PC market are either directly or indirectly military related yet the primary people who would know this genre best are the least polled or heard from.

In a time when gaming has gotten very realistic it is time for those of us who know the material to have a place to go and be among our own community. The site will cover things such as:

– Game reviews (normal areas like graphics, performance story) but also adds tactical ability, weapon realism, historical accuracy, military-life realism etc.

– Articles on tactics that might be able to be employed in games, CQC techniques, Room clearing, playing WITH other players (no man is an army of 1!)

– Forums that are FOR veterans and active military, policed by veterans

– Giveaways that not only appeal to military gamers but also act as a small THANK YOU for your service

– Support for OUR community like working to get items to Wounded Warriors as they recover or sending items to the deployed troops to let them enjoy R&R a little better

– Provide future military technical advisers and beta testing to game companies as they build the next generation military games in order to provide guidance and feedback

I’m putting this all together and a small team is emerging but I DEFINITELY could use more interested volunteers so if you’re a military gamer, contact me at rigger82@offdutygamers.com

Link to Blackfive post here.

Off Duty Gamers website here (under construction).