Hey kids, it's still Monday in a few parts of the world. And since it's Monday that means a new piece has been posted at Baca's Blog over on the Big Bullet. (Bobcat, please disregard this notification.) Today's post is a little rumination on cheating and the hypocrisy of most ballers, and in this case, the holier-than-thou woods types who would sooner sacrifice their first born than play on. Not that I'm a big fan of cheating, I'm just a realist. After all, refs exist for a reason. Come to think of it that's probably the best reason not to cheat. Quit cheating, put a worthless ref out of a job. (Not that all refs are worthless but seriously, the minimum standard ought to be knowledge of the rules.)
Tomorrow's MLP Held Hostage will be the last three events in review as well as the latest from Warsaw.
Also, along with the promised posts from last week that I haven't posted yet there will be the next Xball: Play of the Game post on laning later this week along with another Ask the Coach; Episode 2--Shooting with Either Hand. And adding to the queue will be posts entitled, The X-Factor (about the lifecycle of a pro team) and, Left Coast Bias (which I hope to post shortly.)
Housekeeping. No new recruits enlisted into the DPA last week so no enlistments post. *hint, hint*
Also, if anyone has any questions about the MAO I'd be willing to take a shot at answering so post them in comments. Otherwise, my final remarks will appear in tomorrow's MLP post.
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Baca Loco is the forum name I first used at P8ntballer.com and kept when I starting writing for PGi magazine, the late, lamented Paintball Games International. At various times I did gun reviews, event reports, the occasional feature, How-To’s & a monthly column entitled, View from the Deadbox. At one time or another I’ve done most everything you can do in paintball other than own a field or run a tourney series. For the last several years I have coached a number of pro teams and generally made a nuisance of myself whenever possible.
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One purpose of this blog is to encourage a dialogue about competitive paintball and permitting commenter anonymity is intended to encourage the participation of those who actually know what they are talking about. The rest of you are also welcome, even encouraged, to comment as well. (I don't really need any encouragement.)
The other purpose of this blog is to provide a focus for my attention deficit disorder and hold boredom at bay.
About my views:
Brilliant, visionary and almost always correct. Get used to it. Oh, and I'm humble too. Feel free to disagree as long as you are prepared to be wrong.
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Baca Loco is the forum name I first used at P8ntballer.com and kept when I starting writing for PGi magazine, the late, lamented Paintball Games International. At various times I did gun reviews, event reports, the occasional feature, How-To’s & a monthly column entitled, View from the Deadbox. At one time or another I’ve done most everything you can do in paintball other than own a field or run a tourney series. For the last several years I have coached a number of pro teams and generally made a nuisance of myself whenever possible.
About VIEW FROM THE DEADOX:
One purpose of this blog is to encourage a dialogue about competitive paintball and permitting commenter anonymity is intended to encourage the participation of those who actually know what they are talking about. The rest of you are also welcome, even encouraged, to comment as well. (I don't really need any encouragement.)
The other purpose of this blog is to provide a focus for my attention deficit disorder and hold boredom at bay.
About my views:
Brilliant, visionary and almost always correct. Get used to it. Oh, and I'm humble too. Feel free to disagree as long as you are prepared to be wrong.
Baca's email
VFTD Overview
Blog Rules
FAQ
How is paintball like golf? Golf is played outdoors on nice, well kept grass or, if something goes horribly wrong, off in the woods. Same with paintball.
How is a paintball made? What am I, Wikipedia?
Who are your sponsors? Who hasn't been one of my sponsors? I won't be trying to promote current sponsors on this blog nor will I take shots at non-sponsors. I don't give gun, goggle or gear advice so it really doesn't matter.
What's your view on cheating? It's wrong and has no place in the game. That's why I don't play scenario or Big Games.
What's your favorite marker? The free one.
Where did that awesome photo come from in the blog header? It is the work of photographer extraordinaire, Brandon Showers or the vixen with a Nikon (or maybe a Canon) Meagan Foster.
What's your favorite team? Grow up.
Who started the Rec vs. Tourney war? Some will say that's just the way it's always been. Others claim it's natural for the sides to be at odds. I say, aren't we all brothers under the goggles? I'm not sure but ask yourself who benefits? Follow the money. Could it be a covert plot of the Military Simulation Industrial Complex? As long as the war rages on there will be a demand for more paint, more markers and Big Paintball will continue to count its profits instead of the cost. Give peace a chance. That's all that I'm saying.
How do I get sponsored? You don't.
Will you send me any free stuff if I tell you what a big fan I am? No.
Is agg dead yet? Yes, it's time to move on to some new uber hip trendiness that everyone can follow to demonstrate their individuality.
Is it true the inside of Ollie Lang's gearbag smells like roses? No, strawberries and cream.
You don't really know any Pro players, do you? Rats, you caught me out.
What makes your opinion so important? It's my blog, d'oh! And has already been noted I'm almost always correct. There's quite a lot to be said for being right.
How is a paintball made? What am I, Wikipedia?
Who are your sponsors? Who hasn't been one of my sponsors? I won't be trying to promote current sponsors on this blog nor will I take shots at non-sponsors. I don't give gun, goggle or gear advice so it really doesn't matter.
What's your view on cheating? It's wrong and has no place in the game. That's why I don't play scenario or Big Games.
What's your favorite marker? The free one.
Where did that awesome photo come from in the blog header? It is the work of photographer extraordinaire, Brandon Showers or the vixen with a Nikon (or maybe a Canon) Meagan Foster.
What's your favorite team? Grow up.
Who started the Rec vs. Tourney war? Some will say that's just the way it's always been. Others claim it's natural for the sides to be at odds. I say, aren't we all brothers under the goggles? I'm not sure but ask yourself who benefits? Follow the money. Could it be a covert plot of the Military Simulation Industrial Complex? As long as the war rages on there will be a demand for more paint, more markers and Big Paintball will continue to count its profits instead of the cost. Give peace a chance. That's all that I'm saying.
How do I get sponsored? You don't.
Will you send me any free stuff if I tell you what a big fan I am? No.
Is agg dead yet? Yes, it's time to move on to some new uber hip trendiness that everyone can follow to demonstrate their individuality.
Is it true the inside of Ollie Lang's gearbag smells like roses? No, strawberries and cream.
You don't really know any Pro players, do you? Rats, you caught me out.
What makes your opinion so important? It's my blog, d'oh! And has already been noted I'm almost always correct. There's quite a lot to be said for being right.
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13 comments:
Was there, or was there not, a spitting incident involving 2 of Paintballs finest?
I'm gonna need more info, Missy, because unfortunately if there was, I didn't see it. ;)
Dynasty Vs Ironmen? Center bunker? Nothing to report?
Thats a real shame...
Did Ken from PBV really fire his whole semi squad?
What's the hold up with World Cup's location and date? Do you have any inside info?
I would be forever grateful for some details on the two comments above.
apparently he hasn't fired them all, at least not officially, and not yet, but Pony has left (after being sat a couple of games) and by all accounts he's now on the Ironmen roster.
The dynasty ironman thing was with alex and ollie right? Idk if they spit on each other but i know they got into a big arguement.
I'd also like to hear what is to come for PBV Semi Pro...
What's your take on Impact and their consistently inconsistent/mediocre play? Do you think not having Josh Davey this event hurt them?
OK
I'm on this.
Missy
Yes, I was watching that game. It was early in the match, within the first two or three points, but I saw no spitting. Dynasty was upset because they thought Ollie had been hit well before he came thru on the Dynasty side of the field and Alex pointed the hit out after the point was over.
I didn't speak to Ken but the word is he's simply going to restructure that PBV squad to compete in D1. Don't know if that's correct or not but if anyone wants to know I 'spect I can find out.
WC location has yet to be determined as no final deal with Disney has been worked out for this season. I'm sure we will all hear as soon as something is finalized.
Regarding Impact (and pro teams in general) I'll have something on point in the post; The X-Factor.
On Sunday's webcast, Dave Youngblood said that Disney has asked the PSP to move the dates of World Cup to one week later. He said this was due to another event that, in years past, has occurred at the same time as the World Cup. Both events have grown over the years, and there is no longer room for both to occur simultaneously. He stated that the PSP is still considering other options, but it sounded like the most probable scenario is to hold it one week later at the same location.
Ken posted the following on propaintball.com:
Brandon email me when you can.
Short answers…
Semipro is still a team, and always will be.
Chris and I are still friends, sometimes friends disagree and the best layed plans and ideas dont work the way we thought.
Penalties suck.
We played badly.
Time to fix problems, some players need to grow up a little and move on to the next event.
The weather at MAO was good.
Want to know something about random rumors? Ask me.
Ken
PBV
What's interesting is that they can't ask the karate guys to hold their event 1 week later. Especially considering their event is indoors (I'm assuming).
I'm guessing Disney would more than prefer not to have paintball come back. And the rescheduling bit (probably including an unannounced a 50% price increase for the usage fee) is just Disney's way of saying we don't want you.
But maybe I'm just crazy...
I'd actually prefer the event to be in the Orlando area but NOT at Disney. Disney has good infrastructure but the regulator burdens they put on the league are too much.
Crazy like 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' crazy and not 'Son of Sam' crazy.
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