Am I an Elite?

[RavishingEddie]

I have a question what factor determines the difference between Newb, average and Elite? Or are there other rankings?
I have been playing paintball since 2000 and didn't consider myself good up until last year. Well I have an Emag and an SL68 2 that I will never sell. I had a little bit of money and paint so I took my SL 68 2 this past weekend. When me and my other 3 friends played together in the same team we overtook any region of the field, together we had an average of 10 kills between the 4 of us. I had an average of 4 kills when I played by myself, but the question of Elite didn't get to me until the ref told me to go to the other team to even out the next game. I was a great feeling, but I will admit that communicating with everyone and anyone in my team is crucial. So am I an Elite? Does my gun not qualify me or over qualify me? Does my years playing downplay my reason to being good? What determines an elite from a regular? Should I wear a badge? Should AO make me a badge?

[FlawleZ]

You're average for someone who has played the game for a little while. You can't really classify someone based on how they play at one specific time on one day. How do we know the "other team" wasn't some disabliity center taking their kids in wheel chairs to have fun?

Most of what seems to classify people is what they think in their own head. Why would AO make you a badge? Would you like a
<img src="http://wiki.coolmon.org/files/cookie.jpg">?

[d4m4don3]

Thats a question asked by everyone since the dawn of the bulettin board systems. Decide for yourself.

[FiXeL]

FlawleZ is right... if your opposing team is made out of newbs, you'll cut trough them like butter without any effort. But if your opponents are equally or better skilled than you it would sure be elite. Although i personally don't care about being the 1337 player, it sure is sathisfactory to outsmart 4-5 players of your same skill level. :D

[neppo1345]

When you're good, you'll know you're good.

This thread signifies that you're not there yet...

You shouldn't have to ask.

[SCpoloRicker]

Oh yes, most definately. You and don miguel both.

[geekwarrior]

we will find out on Sat :cool:

[warbeak2099]

Oh yes, most definately. You and don miguel both.

Hey yea! Did anyone see Don Miguel on ESPN2 on Friday? Man he was killing Rocky Knuth and the Dogz. Don Miguel is such a good player omfgzorz. He is teh true ub3r |33t pro star guy. Dude one time I saw him make this ridiculous move when there was a guy at the X on the 50 and Don Miguel flew over the X while doing a barrel roll and forward flip at the same time and he totally poned that noob. Seriously I have it on tape lmk if anyone wants it, I can sell copies.

[RavishingEddie]

I just wanna thank everyone for your inputs it's not everyday that one is labeled an Elite. But yeah at least a cookie would be fine.

FlawleZ - Thank you. It's not everyday that I feel like a real somebody. I will send you a PM right away with my address so you could mail it to me. I like Chocolate chip or Oatmeal raisin.

SCPoloRicker - Why are you being mean to me. I am not related to Don Miguel. I only try to understand his situation at times and help him. But if you continue to hurt my feelings I will have no choice, but to write your name on every one of my paintballs just for you.. :shooting:

Geekwarrior - Hey guess what? I got great news I just found a bag pink paintballs in my room I will write your name on them. :)

[phizz]

No offence but I actually hate classifying people. I have played paintball since the mid 80's when the first pgp's came out, but I still don't consider myself any better then a person who is just playing their first game. We are all out there for the love of the sport and that should be enough. Just my two cents worth.

[RavishingEddie]

No offence but I actually hate classifying people. I have played paintball since the mid 80's when the first pgp's came out, but I still don't consider myself any better then a person who is just playing their first game. We are all out there for the love of the sport and that should be enough. Just my two cents worth.


You are right. I don't ever think that i am so much better than anyone else. Infact it is when I treat my opponents with all the respect that I play better. I was just trying to start an interesting thread, but it is starting to turn around an bite me in the ***. :(

[Pneumagger]

Comers and goers are just like the name suggests. They play for awhile, get hooked for a bit and just stop playing after a short bit never to return. Just about anyone could be a comer or goer. They can be an effective player, or running target. A young person or old, have good gear or rent, it realy doesn't matter.

Recballers are generally the guys that have played awhile and do it for fun. They enjoy the competition and don't get hung up on the details. Once again... there are many recballers that are or aren't effective. They may invest alot of time/money or not. They are the weekend warriors that enjoy the sport as a hobby.

Professionals are the people that we not only see on TV and such, but the people that do it purely for the competition. They are the people worried about being the best at the expense of fun in a game. Whether or not they're effective or not at scoring eliminations is not really a factor for a professional. An example of the unskilled professionals would be these AGGers that roll out every weekend. They may be on a team, or be in a small group just out there just to dominate the locals all the time. These types of players only see winning as fun at all costs, and unless very skilled, won't have a good time.

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IMO: There are many levels of skill and effectiveness in each category. Some people have a better time at scoring eliminations than others, but this in no way means that just because someone has certain attributes that they are "elite" and mightier than everyone else. There are very skillfull newbs, intermediate, and older players out there... some players are naturally good. A certain type of gun (as companies can suggest), "pro" gear, long period of play, stature, finger speed, attractiveness, eliminations, length of masculine endowment, or any combination of the above does not make you "elite"

I would consider an elite player is one:
Who plays seriously, fairly, and has fun while doing so - win or loss. (obviously winning can be more enjoyable)
Who is experienced, mature, and knows the idiosyncrasies of the game and leads by example
Who gives 110% towards thier teams objectives while realizing it's still a game for BOTH TEAMS and treats his opponent with respect, deserved or not. (It is not difficult to exhibit both aggression and sportsmanship simultaneously)
Who realizes no matter who the competition is, there is always room to learn and improve their own skill as well helping improve the competitions' skill.

Obviously, some players naturally do better than others, but a good player takes advantage of his/her skill set for the benefit of whole of the team. A poor shooter may be a good scout/communication/strategist/cover fire/etc. No matter how godlike a player may seem, they too will have hot streaks and cold streaks. Remeber, it only take one shot to get out.

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I personally would not consider myself a "Noob" nor a "1337". I've played on and off for about 10 years. Never played in a serious tourney, and have my fair share of high end guns, and use an old mask from 1995. When I go out, I think of myself just as being there when I play. Pick me or don't, it doesn't matter - I'll still have a good time. More often than not i get more than my fair share of eliminations, sometimes I get none... it happens. However, I don't go out there expecting to rule. There's a fine line between "aggressive" and "arrogant" and I know which one of those players I would rather play with ;)

[Pneumagger]

I have a question what factor determines the difference between Newb, average and Elite? Or are there other ......

Also, I did sense the bit of e-sarcasm there. I just felt like making a worthwile post today.
Eddie... you're Leet in my eyes :cheers:

/back to meaningless posts

[Pneumagger]

WOOT !!!1
Triple Post!

/worthless post +1

[Rudz]

Geekwarrior - Hey guess what? I got great news I just found a bag pink paintballs in my room I will write your name on them. :)

aight yall behave or ill seperate you two..see you guys on sat

[coreyander]

Oh yes, most definately. You and don miguel both.

that was genuinely funny

[Nutsnyomowf]

I would consider an elite player is one:
Who plays seriously, fairly, and has fun while doing so - win or loss. (obviously winning can be more enjoyable)
Who is experienced, mature, and knows the idiosyncrasies of the game and leads by example
Who gives 110% towards thier teams objectives while realizing it's still a game for BOTH TEAMS and treats his opponent with respect, deserved or not. (It is not difficult to exhibit both aggression and sportsmanship simultaneously)
Who realizes no matter who the competition is, there is always room to learn and improve their own skill as well helping improve the competitions' skill.

Obviously, some players naturally do better than others, but a good player takes advantage of his/her skill set for the benefit of whole of the team. A poor shooter may be a good scout/communication/strategist/cover fire/etc. No matter how godlike a player may seem, they too will have hot streaks and cold streaks. Remeber, it only take one shot to get out.

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I personally would not consider myself a "Noob" nor a "1337". I've played on and off for about 10 years. Never played in a serious tourney, and have my fair share of high end guns, and use an old mask from 1995. When I go out, I think of myself just as being there when I play. Pick me or don't, it doesn't matter - I'll still have a good time. More often than not i get more than my fair share of eliminations, sometimes I get none... it happens. However, I don't go out there expecting to rule. There's a fine line between "aggressive" and "arrogant" and I know which one of those players I would rather play with ;)

that was a very thick slice of Sockit2me Cake.Well put :cheers:

[onedude36]

Hey yea! Did anyone see Don Miguel on ESPN2 on Friday? Man he was killing Rocky Knuth and the Dogz. Don Miguel is such a good player omfgzorz. He is teh true ub3r |33t pro star guy. Dude one time I saw him make this ridiculous move when there was a guy at the X on the 50 and Don Miguel flew over the X while doing a barrel roll and forward flip at the same time and he totally poned that noob. Seriously I have it on tape lmk if anyone wants it, I can sell copies.


Do a barrel roll!

[robnix]

Snipped for brevity


Very well put.