tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post1957810140192097809..comments2024-01-19T00:21:36.058-05:00Comments on View from the Deadbox: Major League Paintball Held Hostage: Weekly UpdateBaca Locohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014510414015288907noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-60151170981473721342009-05-07T03:15:00.000-04:002009-05-07T03:15:00.000-04:00Xball... trademark issues? Doesn't scale well (wha...Xball... trademark issues? Doesn't scale well (what is 5man)?<br />Arenaball... blah<br />Flagball...meh<br />Race2... too odd sounding, but will eventually sound ok, and works to explain the point structure in the name.<br />Qball... a winner! Out with the X and in with the Q!<br /><br />As far as the webcast, it's all the PSP has going for it promotional wise, so they have to do it. It's not like it would be better than a live or delayed broadcast of the webcast. But it is a good bootstrapping way of going about the coverage. If we did it this way to start instead of going straight to the TV pros which are stuck up morons, we'd be in a much better situation today.<br /><br />The webcast will be perfect in Chicago if they can take the MAO webcast and add in just a little bit more closeups. I would like to see the camera linger for 5 seconds in a moderate closeup on the players in their spots. Not any longer than 5. And not all the time. But everyone of those close shots where you can see what the player is doing in the bunker, yelling etc really adds to the action/intensity. Phx I'd rate at 85%, MAO at 90%.anonachrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-52242329339109594072009-05-06T23:14:00.000-04:002009-05-06T23:14:00.000-04:00Yeah the PSP should have stuck with the xball name...Yeah the PSP should have stuck with the xball name, it sounds so much better than "race2"Marionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-41201126232169784582009-05-06T19:17:00.000-04:002009-05-06T19:17:00.000-04:00Missy
I vaguely recall something in the ballpark b...Missy<br />I vaguely recall something in the ballpark but I'm still not convinced we agree. :) I see the webcast as a potential stand alone but also as the developing model of how to televise paintball.<br />Heard the English guy whistled when he talked and was really annoying. Probably two different people.<br /><br />Lawrence--have you seen the logo? It's a train, I tell ya.Baca Locohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13014510414015288907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-60202868496062177202009-05-06T15:13:00.000-04:002009-05-06T15:13:00.000-04:00i still say that race2 is lame, the name that is.i still say that race2 is lame, the name that is.J-Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06416239725595871329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-76743316660342997492009-05-06T09:32:00.000-04:002009-05-06T09:32:00.000-04:00Wait! Baca! So you're saying I was 'right' about w...Wait! Baca! So you're saying I was 'right' about webcasts being new route to 'televising' the game?(you may not remember the debate but fortunately I do...)<br />I think the Chicago PSP is going to be even stronger than people think. For starters I hear they have a killer announcer for the finals field. Some handsome english guy - can't wait!Missy Qnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-69390968617157361052009-05-06T01:59:00.000-04:002009-05-06T01:59:00.000-04:00The PSP webcast was awesome, especially when contr...The PSP webcast was awesome, especially when contrasted with the joke that was the USPL webcast. I was even willing to put up with Cuba's rasping, gurgling commentary when he was in the box.<br /><br />I'm more convinced then ever that the "race2" format is more enjoyable to watch. With the 7 man format, you have no idea who is winning because there is no continuity when two teams are playing. When I was watching the playoffs on Sunday, I could sit down and watch a game from beginning to end with few interruptions, see the winner, and know who the winning team was going to be playing next. The quality of the feed and the production was stellar.<br /><br />I can't foresee USPL surviving. However, I can foresee Huntington Beach becoming and annual tournament, like Bunkerfest used to be down here in San Antonio. It doesn't matter what the format of the event is, ballers want to go kick it on the beach every year.sdawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323770608334563797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-54660910465310226752009-05-06T01:43:00.000-04:002009-05-06T01:43:00.000-04:00Pelc--there is a difference between putting on a g...Pelc--there is a difference between putting on a good event and being in good shape as a business. Far as I know the PSP is in okay shape biz wise but the season ain't finished yet. And yes, the webcast has been terrific.<br /><br />Earth to Mike<br />Nothing new here. <br />As I'm not a psychiatrist I'm not qualified to speak to your mental state though I did stay at a Hooliday Express recently so if you'd like to tell me a little more about yourself I'd be willing to offer an opinion. It is, after all, what I do here.Baca Locohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13014510414015288907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-14069410742408011412009-05-06T00:23:00.000-04:002009-05-06T00:23:00.000-04:00It's as if I actually like this Blog now that I kn...It's as if I actually like this Blog now that I know I can interact with the blogger...<br /><br />BTW - you are the coach of TBD? Correct? Or am I confused and misinformed.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13880496623687248498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804718502406028481.post-31502000979194089212009-05-05T22:32:00.000-04:002009-05-05T22:32:00.000-04:00I think the PSP is doing really good actually. I h...I think the PSP is doing really good actually. I haven't gone to an event this season but the webcast is really taking off. Best production i've seen for any event and instead of in between matches they have all the pre-recorded videos of the teams talking which were really good even though they got annoying after so many times seeing it it's still better than watching people clean the field.<br /><br />Also the numbers are atleast consistant which Pheonix was up and MAO was down only slightly but i'm sure everyone was expecting all the leagues to be down in attendance with the economy in the shitter. So if they can keep it up for this tough time, i'm sure they'll be really good for when things get better.Pelcnoreply@blogger.com