So, I’ve got a small crew of friends who are all down for some Paintball, but we hit the same wall every single time: actually getting enough people together to make a game happen. Usually, we can only scrape together maybe 4 or 5 people, which just isn't enough to get anything going.
I was thinking, would a sort of mailing list for anyone interested help shake things up? If you're looking for more action, shoot me an email...
We'll be hitting up different spots and various local fields—just to be clear, I'm not out here recruiting for one specific club or anything. My only goal is to get a solid group together so we can actually play!
@chrissy: A single match at a tournament can be over in two minutes flat. If one squad is just way more skilled than the other, they’ll tear through the flank and everything else before you can even blink.
The thing that really bugs me about these tournaments is the sheer amount of gear you burn through. You end up blowing through maybe 500 paintballs in just one round—which is basically what I usually consider a full day's worth of ammo. When you realize you're playing 5 to 10 matches back-to-back, the math gets pretty ugly. It’s honestly painful to watch how fast it disappears.
P.S. If anyone is looking to get some games in with or against the old pros, hit me up on @ or shoot me a DM. I know from experience how much of a headache it is trying to round up a solid crew of 8+ people every single time.
Think of Paintball as a legitimate competitive sport—it’s officially recognized out here in the States just like it is back home. It’s basically team vs. team, where the goal is to capture the flag. You aren't running around in full camo gear; you wear jerseys pretty similar to what you'd see in any other athletic league, and there are actual refs on hand to make sure everyone plays fair. A round usually lasts about five minutes, and that’s it. Oh, and by the way, they use a "cage"—basically a big safety net around the field—so spectators don't end up getting hit.
Then there’s the other way to do it, which people call rec-ball. That’s when you just grab your buddies, head out into the woods, and let loose. Personally, I prefer this version. For one thing, you’re out in nature, it’s a bit less intense than the tournament stuff, and you can always grab some beers and fire up the grill afterward.
At the end of the day, no matter how you play it, Paintball is an incredibly team-oriented game. You really have to put in some time playing together to get in sync with your crew. Trust me on this—it’s super addictive, and it’s definitely about more than just mindless shooting.
Lately, it hasn't even been that expensive. Honestly, it costs me less than a typical night out hitting a bar or playing a few rounds of pool with the guys...😉 specifically if we're talking $33 for a solid 2 or 3 hours of playtime.
On average, you’re looking at spending somewhere around $150 - $67, but honestly, it’s worth it for the fun you'll have. Equipment rentals run about $17, and if you want a pack of 100 balls, they're roughly $40-$17.
As for where? I can't really drop the location here—don't want to get flagged for advertising on the forum. 😉 Besides, the mod is probably going to nuked this thread pretty soon anyway.
*cough* check your DMs *cough*
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Look, you might hold the moderator title, but honestly? You haven't got a clue what you're talking about here.
If you're just looking to vent or act out, maybe just skip the reply entirely.
Whether people like it or not, we’re finally getting an official league this year, so feel free to complain all you want. Last year's national championship was a decent start, but this time around, we're looking at way more teams and much tighter organization. There’s even a chance we might see some funding trickle in from the Democratic Party. 😁
It’s actually pretty pathetic that a moderator on a sports forum seems to have zero interest in emerging sports—I mean, I've seen threads on everything under the sun here, but it feels like you have a weird personal vendetta against paintball specifically. 😢
Besides, where else would they host it? In some chaotic asylum?😁
Hey... mellowbadger8... what's your take on your husband being into paintball? Is he the type to enter big tournaments, or is he more of a casual player?