Zap my friend, the place stank in literal terms. I'm cool with watching out for what I'm stepping on, but that location was "littered with landmines" of a different sort.
It appears that there's two games going on... Most of us are going to opt for the PBHQ:SI site, and bring canned goods for a real cause; (And no, not just “cause I feel like playing somewhere else!â€) Look: feel good about it, avoid the risk of the questionable site, and go home without any snakebites or fines this time. Other games will be arranged. As I see it, there are two games coming up that have something inherently *honorable* about them; A canned food drive, and a Toys for Tots event. You may have your issues with paintball as a sport, -fine. Many others and I appreciate the fact that the PBHQ folks have been gracious in letting us use a good & safe area to play. It’s easy to get to, and has far less risk than other locations.
The style of play is what you and your team bring, not the location. You may have disagreement with the “paintball sport mentality†but you can’t deny that the “other sport†has given a large degree of legitimacy to ours in the common view. Haven’t you described “Airsoft†as a sport “much like paintball†with numerous advantages when talking to people who’ve never heard of it? Give a partial description, and we’re no less than people shooting each other with BB guns in the desert. Focus on the realism and tactical nature of it without putting down others, and you can establish some credibility. ::End soapbox message
Organized event, bring some canned goods, go home with more ammo then you came with, & we’re going to have a great time out there. Game time is 9am, arrive early, be social, get geared up, and know it’ll be a great series of games.
