Owning a high end gun sucks!

[DementedRabbit]

Yes, that sounds like a terrible burden.

[Benfica4ever]

Well i remember a long time ago me and my freinds dident want to play with the kid with a mag becuase we thougt it would hurt sooooo much. But when we acually played with him he really sucked.

[minimag187]

The RT is probably a burden itself, lol.

[KamikazeChiKenz]

Guys, the best way to deal with jealous people that make comments about you owning expensive guns, or the old comment about "Rich snob, your parents bought that for you didn't they?" is purchase an old steel barrel for pretty cheap. First you are going to want something with good length to get enough leverage, second it doesn't matter what threads it has and third when some little punk makes a rude remark to you just crack him over his head with your barrel. Now prior to doing this I would recommend getting good legal representation.

Legal disclaimer: the author takes no responsibility for any actions related to what you have just read here

[Jazzman]

The problem fixes itself once you get older. Then people just equate skill with good gear.

I've been on the other side of it. No offense to the younger members of the board, but when I see a younger player (10-12 years old) with full blown Dye gear and an Angel, I have to wonder. Hey it's great if their parents are that supportive of their hobbies, but wow. On the other hand, if you've ever played youth hockey, you know that equipment and ice time are major $$$, and I've never seen this argument come up there.

On a similar note, I've noticed that people tend to think that your skill level is directly proportional to the size of your harness. This has it's downside, as I've heard players I've shot out complain that the only reason I got them was because I had more paint.

Excuses, excuses.

I played the rest of the day with just the hopper, with similar results.

[irbodden]

Originally posted by adam shannon
thats why i love my mag. i dont play tourneys just walk on open games. i dont wear a jersey or paintball pants...just running shorts and a t-shirt. nobody in ne ohio uses mags or respects them at the field i play...

Where do you play?

[TigerMan]

Oh man don't get me started on this whole issue of being pestred because of what marker you own. I use an Angel LCD, so naturally all newer players think it's like the ultimate gun. Basicly everytime I've played with it at the field, before I can even put my stuff down at least one person has come up to me asking to shoot it, or the other forsaken question of how much did it cost. I swear it happens everytime, all day.

Just ask personman, he's seen what they do to me. I've gotten used to it really, I've even contemplated just putting a stick FAQ on my hopper so they'd stop asking the same questions. But really I guess it just comes with the territory if you own a higher end gun and are going to be playing amongst newer players.

[TheJester]

yea, i hate being choosen on a team because i have a cool gun. and when people ask how much it cost...i just say too much

[GT]

when I first started playing I had a m98, bigaz drop and a flatline. the newbs would ask what gun it was, when the field rented 98s. I guess the 98 was mad tricked yO!

o'well

jb

[CodeMA]

...not just high end guns...

I see noobs with rentals marvel over my e99 even..its sad..but makes ya feel good and proud sometimes....

and even more so when I used a stingray at a feild one time that I got to preform...."semi accurate" and did well with it....they thought it was some ausome gun till I showed em what it was.....than they claim I just got lucky....what chumps.....anyway.... ya I wouldnt mind being asked...some times...but constently....I dred....

[Sooky]

Originally posted by TigerMan
before I can even put my stuff down at least one person has come up to me asking to shoot it, or the other forsaken question of how much did it cost.

Then they tell you you got ripped off, and could have got it for $$$ less at something.com, right?

[omni]

" WOAWWWW sweet marker man, how much did you pay for that?"

me " I won it, from the great people at AGD "

" I hate you "

***

" How did you win it? "

me " www.automags.org "


hahaha Seriously thought, people at my field hate me because I'm lucky.

[TigerMan]

Originally posted by Sooky

Then they tell you you got ripped off, and could have got it for $$$ less at something.com, right?

Nah cause I never tell them how much I paid. I just tell them it cost me "a lot," then they come back 5 minutes later asking the same question. I guess they think I'll change my mind.

[Evil Bob]

1) Don't bother arguing with people who are looking for excuses on why you shot them out, it's not worth the energy. People who make excuses for everything have some serious mental issues that need to be sorted out with professional help.

2) Actions speak louder then words. If you consistantly shoot them out, they do one of two things: 1) they will eventually figure out that yes, you are better then they are, it's not necessarily the gear that is giving you the advantage, or 2) they will get tired of being shot out and will go away, these types of people rarely hang around when they are being repeatedly humiliated in public.

3) Give it another 5 years, your opinion will change as you mature more.

4) Compliment people on good plays, especially when they shoot you out, a kind word can often change a jerk into a friend. If the loud mouth comes over to rub it in your face in the staging area, just smile and say "nice play, you got me."

5) Be proud of your high end gear, its yours. People will always envy the guy who owns the Porche or Merc or Ferrarri, it's petty jealousy, that's part of life. People who fall prey to this type of jealousy are usually trying to justify their reason for owning a piece of crap marker instead of a high end one (it's usually a money issue when it comes right down to it). If you want a good example of petty jealousy, just look at the hate mongering that went on in the "Jack Ozborne owns an angel" thread. It's going to happen, if you're prepared for it, it shouldn't bother you at all.

6) Fit in with your environment. What kind of image are you giving off when you walk into the staging area? Do you walk around with a "hey, check me out" attitude or do you try to blend in? When I play rec, I wear camo, when I play tournies, I wear a jersey and look like the rest of my team. You are less likely to get singled out if you look like everyone else. If you wave your marker around for all to see and are seen showing it off to other players, expect to have new players come up and comments on it. If you keep a low profile, you'll get fewer. Some people like being in the lime light, others don't. If you put yourself in the light, you're going to get attention whether you want it or not.

-Evil Bob

[mykroft]

Well, sometime's it can be entertaining. I loved the kid who asked me if my Fly LCD was an Impulse or a Shocker (Big SP Target stickers on the sides, since I use a Freak & a Max-Flo).

I actually got more intimidation out of my Classic Mag back in 2000 than I do with my Trix now. I find it's the Jersey, Mask and Pack that really intimidate the kiddies.

Of course, when I see a 14 year old kid with a $2000 gun, I tend to assume Mommy bought it, since the chances are that mommy did. I try not to go too hard on the kids though. Admittedly, I've had a lot of fun mugging the speedball courts out at Wasaga with a few buddies, It's surprising how many kids have the guts to go up against a couple of guys with some severe firepower, we may stomp them, but I gotta give them props for trying, and you learn more by playing guys who will beat you, than by beating on n00bs. Same reason i've been known to play against Novice or Am teams, so I can learn.