PsychoBaller on Paintball; A Serious Note.....

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  • PsychoBaller
    Gone are my SFL days...
    • Nov 2000
    • 1952

    #1

    PsychoBaller on Paintball; A Serious Note.....

    I've decided to post on the topics of forseen problems, and why sometimes nothing can be done.

    In a general overview;
    In light of the recent events surrounding BlackCell and PBX splitting, the team has recently been splitting at the corners, which give rise to moral dilemmas; side with friends over others, having to end longstanding trusts and otherwise... and overall, ending a really fun time.

    I HATE PAINTBALL POLITICS! I got into paintball back in 95' for the thrill and andrenalin rush. I stayed out of the Tourny industry for as long as possible (from 95' till 01') in order to avoid such complications. After months training and playing with a select group of likeminded Paintballers, I've noticed that paintball has become one of the most stressful aspects in my life, rather than being one of the most joyous. I just wanted to be on the field and play, not caring what the particulars were, half the time not knowing who I was playing as long as I was at least... playing to win and have a good time if anything.

    Due to the events surrounding my Team, Teammates and Sponsors. I am putting myself on a Paintball Playing Hiatus until further notice.

    ~the "very regretful for having to do this" baller
  • CaPoEiRa
    Registered User
    • Feb 2002
    • 3312

    #2
    I'm sorry to hear that, Chris. You're shiney new warp won't get put to use now!

    clareb.com

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    • graycie
      disgruntled
      • Oct 2001
      • 664

      #3
      You'll be back eventually. I've pretty much settled into paintball retirement for now but I still keep up with some of the news, forums and whats going on in the industry. Above all you'll still talk to your pb friends every now and then even if you aren't playing anymore.

      I've learned that politics and drama can exist in pretty much any situation of life. I just prefer to keep it to what I watch on TV, so good for you for stepping up and saying you don't need the BS anymore.

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      • LaW
        Why play?
        • Oct 2000
        • 3124

        #4
        Honestly regardless of paintball politics you would have taken a break sooner or later. Its the way I have always been and I know EXACTLy where your coming from. This happens in a lot of sports when you start to get more involved with the sport (teams, tournaments)... In the past 8 years of playing I have taken 2 such breaks and try to take off at least 3 months each year (this summer I took off before shatnerball)... It just helps a lot! On your wallet and on your well being. See ya in a few months or probably more hehe
        Taking a long needed leave of the sport to finish school and tour the country

        b2k3w/pds, vaporized, vapor valve, aka sidewinder, chaos chip, palmer rock lpr, CP barrels, 68/45 hyperflow

        B2k3 w/pds and bunch of upgrades for sale

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        • PsychoBaller
          Gone are my SFL days...
          • Nov 2000
          • 1952

          #5
          More clearly.... I will still be playing for Rutgers come this fall semester. Collegiate play is where its at.....

          For now, I'd like to take a break while the storm is up....

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          • AGD
            The man from AGD

            • Oct 2000
            • 5916

            #6
            try doing it for a living.....


            AGD
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            • graycie
              disgruntled
              • Oct 2001
              • 664

              #7
              I tried to dampen the burn out by focusing on playing ONLY on one team. It didn't work, it just showed me how much I just need to walk away from playing.

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              • LaW
                Why play?
                • Oct 2000
                • 3124

                #8
                Originally posted by AGD
                try doing it for a living.....


                AGD
                so tom, tell us how you really feel :) just go on and let it all out! LOL..... Wow I could only imagine.
                Taking a long needed leave of the sport to finish school and tour the country

                b2k3w/pds, vaporized, vapor valve, aka sidewinder, chaos chip, palmer rock lpr, CP barrels, 68/45 hyperflow

                B2k3 w/pds and bunch of upgrades for sale

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                • graycie
                  disgruntled
                  • Oct 2001
                  • 664

                  #9
                  Originally posted by AGD
                  try doing it for a living.....


                  AGD
                  You go digging for old stuff every year as a breather at least.

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                  • ZAust
                    the righteous, the weeping
                    • May 2003
                    • 1806

                    #10
                    if youre taking a break, you could always send your sfl to me. i could keep it good company...
                    TONIGHT WE DANCE FOR TOMORROW THEY RELEASE THE DOGS

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                    • LaW
                      Why play?
                      • Oct 2000
                      • 3124

                      #11
                      good call, I need a backup sfl for shatnerball.... you know just incase my sfl goes down
                      Taking a long needed leave of the sport to finish school and tour the country

                      b2k3w/pds, vaporized, vapor valve, aka sidewinder, chaos chip, palmer rock lpr, CP barrels, 68/45 hyperflow

                      B2k3 w/pds and bunch of upgrades for sale

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                      • SprayingMango
                        i cant wait to blog this
                        • Feb 2002
                        • 4557

                        #12
                        Chris: Just play for fun man. Or just come to AO meets and act like you know what your doing like me! Works like a charm!!

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                        • wyn1370
                          ...--...
                          • Feb 2001
                          • 3821

                          #13
                          Originally posted by SprayingMango
                          Chris: Just play for fun man. Or just come to AO meets and act like you know what your doing like me! Works like a charm!!
                          that's what I do
                          paintball should be fun, if it's not, then it's no longer worth it
                          hell half the time I don't even play, I just go to hang out with everybody
                          You are the Wormtongue of AO.~bofh

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                          • joey d
                            yes, I run akaowners.org
                            • Apr 2003
                            • 2030

                            #14
                            chris,

                            at this point, you are like the little lucky charms leprechaun.. except you have an SFL that lightsabers peoples heads off..

                            are we soon to hear you say:

                            "they always after me SFL emag"

                            in a little irish-ish leprechaun voice?

                            enjoy the break from things.. go out and live it up.
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                            • Thordic
                              AFTICA
                              • May 2001
                              • 5986

                              #15
                              This sounds familiar :)

                              Good luck Chris, it'll come back around full circle eventually.

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