Thread Tools

**ARagingRebel** · January 25th, 12:08 PM

that would be funny. lol

**PumpPlayer** · January 28th, 11:35 AM

You know what this sounds like to me? A prime example of why you should be shooting a phantom.

Not the part about the kid being scared, because the answer to that is obvious and has already been covered... I'm talking about your friend tagging you multiple times while you're trying to hit him with your 15 bps marker. You blame it on your teammates, but what's the real issue here? You go to a woods field and play like you're in a speedball game. Sure you might win once in a while, but you're playing a different game than everyone else out there. You may prefer speedball, many players do. However, "When in Rome..."

Don't think I'm getting down on speedball or 15+ bps markers. It's just not my style. I also own a 'mag (granted it's from 1994) and I've played tournament speedball many times... it's just not what I like. (Plus it's expensive) I LIKE 30+ minute games where I might fire 5 shots total. I like being able to win without ever firing. And when people show up in the woods and rip off balls at everything that moves, I tell them the same thing I'm saying here: Don't bring a dragster to an autocross race and expect to have a great time.

Lastly, don't think I'm trying to put you down for your story. I think we can all learn from this. Not everybody wants to dodge a hail of paint to grab a flag. And unless you're in a scenario game and you have 'rank' or are playing on an organized team, don't tell people to do things on the field. It's pretty much never going to happen. Fact of life; sorry.

**dhill0413** · January 28th, 01:02 PM

its our job as more experienced players to help the newer kids get over the fear of getting hit by paintballs

**Anonymouse** · January 28th, 08:29 PM

hey man, as soon as i get the money i will have a phantom. Also, i cant shoot my marker past 14 bps lol

. Phantoms are awesome and im not relaly trying to blame it on my teammates. I must also admit that my friend( who is older) is better than me. He doesnt just shoot a phantom also. He uses it because the paint there is like 90 bux a case. In tourneys he uses his black magic or his 05 angel speed.

**PumpPlayer** · February 1st, 11:45 AM

$90 a case, eh? That had better be some amazing paint! I remember when Nelson used to be $90 a case and it was worth it. Oh, and you used to get 2500 in a case...

Playing pump is a great way to save on your paint cost if you're interested in doing so. You've probably heard this before, but if you get a Phantom, get the detent ring set. It'll keep your balls from rolling out of your barrel. You know, in case you ever play at fields where they have small balls.

Just out of curiosity, where do you usually play? I mostly frequent EMR but have been known to show up to other fields in the PA/NJ/DE area. I'd be interested to know about this Phantom-crazed field of yours. Aside from the $90 paint, it sounds like a decent place. edit: Checked your profile and you're a west-coaster. I heard they like thier pumps more out there. Next time I take a trip out there (which I do to see friends/family every so often), I'll have to bring my marker and look up some pump fields. Sorry about the obvious question.

**Anonymouse** · February 1st, 06:42 PM

its pmi premium. The entry fee is 5 bux, so they make their money off paint. The field is Called Hit and Run, it is near Portland, Oregon. Nice staff and people, but the 2 times i was there there was not many ppl. ok fields, but its a lot of fun.

Phantoms amaze me. As soon as i get enough money i will get one. My other friend (lives near me) is ordering his phantom in a few weeks. We hope to get pump goin down here a bit (bay area).

**Cocker16** · February 1st, 08:38 PM

He is a noob dont blame him. He will learn later on. Why didnt u give him your shocker and you go get it>>> I mean its easy to shoot.

**Frontman#1** · February 3rd, 06:49 PM

Lol out where i live my friends ambush me with there gun like 3 of them at a time, it doesn't hurt that bad to get shot with a painball gun, but if your in a game and you get shot you hardly feel it till after the game, its all about the adrenline. i usluss hang back, find out how people play whos the best on the team etc, then ill run in.

**Shakransha** · February 3rd, 10:09 PM

Its understandable that he didn't run out there and grab it.... Its just hard for me to see why he didn't because I have been playing since I was 8 or 9, and I was the one that they ran forward as the rabbit.... The first time i played was CTF.... I ran forward to capture the flag (I loved it from then on) i got shot, but still, my first time i didnt cower.... I am still a newb, i will admit that (a newb that needs a new gun b/c his cops to do damned much b/c i fire to damned fast.... Actaully an electronic hopper... but it gives me a reason to buy a better one) Hell, I go insane when I play.... but that is a different story for a different time.

Ya, he is a noob, and its understandable that he didn't run and grab it, but like I said when I first played I wasn't a coward, and most of the people that are noobs i play with. aren't....

**impy_ACE** · February 12th, 10:04 PM

who cares? i had a bad newbie experience and everyone i playued with was like "chris you suck" later that summer i beat 2 of them and well actually all of them and i owned the last guy so yeah

Kat · February 12th, 10:13 PM

the only time I was scared or maybe a better word is nervous was the first time I ever played. You can't blame him though. Nerves have alot to do with things liek that. So he lost his nerve. So what? it happens to the best of us. Like many have said.... We were all noobs at one time and hell I'll always consider myself a noob. Why? Because I learn something new all the time and learning and playing are what make you a good baller not just being fearless. Anyone can be fearless, and that sure the hell doesn't or wouldn't make them a good baller.

**BlindeSeher** · February 20th, 09:07 PM

Hey, it just takes time for the young'uns to grow a pair. I learned that in high school health class.

**spyder person** · February 21st, 09:15 PM

i get called a noob for liking old school pumps(spyder hammers>new spyders)even my father who has never played wanted to know why i bought "nooby peices of junk like that"

**mooseman14** · March 5th, 08:45 PM

yes, I still consider myself a noob but never a coward I always do what my teamates need me to do, my first game I ran out to the middle of the field and got lit up (my brother did the same thing). I just remember everything heals *eventually*

***bubba11*** · March 7th, 09:30 PM

I am a total noob but i would never be a coward and do that. I will even take a crapload of shots.

Thread Tools

View more Paintball photos