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The Wolf In Newbie's Clothing
When we mention the Wolf in newbie's clothing we are talking about an experienced paintball player behaving in a way so that players think that he is a new player, just so that he can get into a game where he can dominate other players. A newbie is a slang term for a new or rookie paintball player. It is a general rule of paintball etiquette in rec games all the way up to the amateur and professional level that paintball players go against others in their experience and skill level. When the wolf in newbie's clothing sneaks his way into a rec or tournament, he may be hurting the game in a number of ways. The first way hurts the game at its earliest grass roots level. It discourages the next generation of players from becoming long time enthusiasts of the game.
Imagine that you show up in a long sleeved t-shirt and long wind breaker pants for your first game of paintball. You have seen the game played on television, and heard the stories that your friends have told about playing the game. You get excited to play, and show up with some friends for your first game of recreational paintball. The supportive staff have spent an hour with you education you about the game, how to score points, and how to operate you marker. You get excited about your first game, looking forward to getting your feet wet and one day getting good enough to play competitive games with your friends on the weekend. You hear the "Game On!" signal and all of the sudden you are surrounded by players who are firing at you in all directions. Not only does this turn out to be a painful experience, but you wonder what kind of sport this really is. Are there a lot of players like this, looking to embarrass and pick on the beginning player? Then you may begin wondering what other sports are out there that might be a better fit for my personality and disposition.
Paintball has been quoted by some players as "The ultimate adrenaline rush", or "Play with passion, or don't play at all!" To keep the game the beloved sport that it is, make sure that all the players follow the rules, and that players in games are playing on a level playing field. Paintball Leagues like the NPPL, PSP, and Nordic Series have specific rules about player classifications and team classification, and what games certain players are supposed to play in.
"It was at this moment that I realized that this was what paintball is all about. The fun, the camaraderie, the friendship is what it's all about. That no matter what happened on the field or what happened in our regular lives, we were here. That is what paintball is all about. I thank each and every one of your for your friendship, your support, and I am grateful to be your team Captain. I am truly privileged."
This was a quote that I read on NY Paintball . Before the games had national leagues like the Centurio Circuit, and the World Paintball League, it was a game played by friends and players who loved the game and love intense but friendly competition. This game was built by small clusters of players from fields like Classic Paintball Field, in Georgia and Champion Paintball Field in a New York and has grown into the blockbuster sport that it is today. Take care of the sport by following the rules and keeping the game clean.
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