Shatner 2 recap

[Wickster]

I don't believe that I need to "research" before I post a question. I still think my question is valid. I did not accuse anyone of anything. However, it would certainly seem to me that the owner of a field should not be playing in an event at his field if for no other reason than the appearance of impropriety.

[Strider]

No, it's not a conflict of interest.

[*NRG*MIKE]

Dude, Have you met Blue? Do you know ANYTHING about him? Check into your facts, Pacman was right to post and LEAVE this thread. What you are insinuating is like an attack on Blue. Blue is the most honest, straight forward, helpful Paintballer I have EVER had the privlege to meet. He ain't like that... He would never do ANYTHING to stack a game. On the contrary,he will go out of his way to help anyone. He is a TOTAL Upstanding player. Go to his field and meet him. He will spend time with you, no matter WHO you are. And treat you as a friend, He is the REAL DEAL... 'Nuff said..

*NRG*MIKE

[Lawrence TB Wright]

OK, guys. I think this has gone far enough. I'll address quite a few of these issues and that will be that. I'll be locking this thread since it seems to have become a thread of whining and such.

First and foremost, this was a charity game. While winning is a great goal, and believe me I like to win, the main purpose of the game was for charity. And I want to thank you all for your help in a great cause. Now I want to think about this one very carefully, there have been games at other fields that were larger, had more problems and the field owners got all the money. Blue didn't make the killing at the field for the game because of the charity factor. Take into the fact the he has been in the industry for over 20 years, field owner, promoter, paint, you name it he has done it. He put together the first paintball museum and he worked his butt off on that field for you players to come and have a good time. So is he being a side a conflict of interest? Not really, the scores of the game are available. Did you ask to see them? Did you ask the promoters, 'Hey how did that happen?' No, then I suggest you stop speculating. Anytime I have had an issue with a game or a score, the first person I go talk to is the promoter to get the scoop. I suggest you do the same. Get you facts straight before you start slamming people.

If any of you went to the first SPPLAT game, you have to admit this one ran better then that. I am sure that SPPLAT III will be even better. I just love how all you guys became 'experts' because you played some charity big game. That may be harsh, but I don't think some of you have the slightest clue what it takes to put a game on much less one with the numbers of people that were there. Each of you got a laminated badge; ever wonder how those get done? Missions, radios, those cool maps, jerseys and even more important paint and vendors set ups and coordination. All you did was pay your money, show up and play the game. Did you have fun? Did those small instances of whatever you feel like hurt your fun cause your whole weekend to be messed up? If it did, then I am truly sorry for you. People cheat, I won't say they don't but perception isn't reality. I can guarantee that the refs were not there to make sure you didn't have fun. You know unlike tournaments, the refs aren't paid. They do it for the love of the sport, they do it to help the field owner out, they do it because they didn't have the cash to play but still wanted to be part of the event. So before you start assuming that refs didn't care, you should think about that.

As for the chronoing, the paint, and the whole host of other issues that some of you cried about, just get over it. Tom and Glenn did a superb job. They really took it to Bill and Mancow. They did it with teamwork and the knowledge of scenario players. It was something that lacked last year. I scored 250 points by walking through the lines with a red federation jersey escorted by Borg and Klingons with the props under my jersey. I ran a mission all by myself with no marker. That is scenario paintball, which is what some of you guys don't get. You have to think outside of the box, you have to think of unconventional ways to do things, you just have to think. I am sure that next year, Tom will get other players and teams, and Shatner will go down. No one stays on top forever, and when it does I hope.....No I know, that the players on his side will say good game and move on. Start planning for next year guys, get your plans together. Get organized, play some scenario games, read the magazines and you'll see the world of opportunity opening.
I hope that I didn't upset any of you with this post, but I am not about to let this get to the point that some of the D-Day posts did. If you have any questions about the game email them to the promoters and game directors.

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[email protected] and Pacman gave you Blue's information.