Why is there a division between "woods" and "speedball"

[Carbon]

Pardon the terminoligy, but for the sake of argument....

I love paintball, as many AOers do. I love both types of games scenarion/woods as well as speedball/tourney style games. Even though im in a bit of the speedball rush, i find the extreme bias people have between the two genres rather puzzling. Whats your theory on why that "division" exist?

[lamby]

different attitudes and befiefs.

I dont like woods ball much anymore, but I do not care if others play it. It is good for the starter and people that like the "military" style of play.

I am doing what I do because I am very competitive and dont find crawing in the mud fun anymore. I also like the friendships I have made in the tourney scene.

[1stdeadeye]

Simple playing in the woods uses natural binkers and foliage.

Speedball played on a court with man made bunkers, whether Supair(giant air balls), sewer pipe, spools etc. Speedball is out in the open and much easier to watch. It is also a shorter game then woods. Not too many pcaes to hide!

[Trina]

I don't know....personally, I don't get it, the whole attitude thing. Paintball is paintball. Everyone should just respect eachother as fellow PAINTBALL players

[shartley]

Originally posted by Trina
I don't know....personally, I don't get it, the whole attitude thing. Paintball is paintball. Everyone should just respect eachother as fellow PAINTBALL players

This is true, and I agree.

[TSalPaintball]

Originally posted by shartley

This is true, and I agree.

I third it, I love to play both.

[RRfireblade]

Re: Why is there a division between "woods" and "speedball"

Originally posted by Carbon
i find the extreme bias people have between the two genres rather puzzling. Whats your theory on why that "division" exist?

The assumption of most is that 'Speedball' and the like are 'advanced' styles of a play and 'woodsball' and it's variants are 'begginer' levels of play,regardless of the amount of skill required for either.

Therefore,woodsball is looked down upon by those who feel they need to signify their level of play by the field distinction instead of thier ability.

I 'prefer' speedball type games but have no negative image of woodsball,in fact it's a nice change from time to time.

If Pro Tournament play was done on a woods ball field you would be up to your butt in smack talking paintballers covered in Camouflage tape.

[Blennidae]

I think it might have something to do with the "old school" vs. "new school" type of player. Back when people started playing everything was in the woods. So the older generation of players has fond memories of that style of play. The newer generation of players are more used to the immediate, faster based speedball type games.

Some players have the attitude of "this style is the only correct way to play, and if you don't like it, its because you suck". I think that goes for both sides.

I like both styles. Woodsball is great because the fields are usually bigger, so the games are different each time. But it can suck watching your paint break on every twig between you and your target.

Speedball is great because the action is fast and furious from the start. But the games can get repeatative with people trying for the same bunker over and over again because it has the best angle.

[Jack & Coke]

Re: Why is there a division between "woods" and "speedball"

Originally posted by Carbon


Whats your theory on why that "division" exist?

IMO, it may be because old skool woods ballers remind new skool speedballers the concept of the honor system, and that you don't have to rely on cheating to win.

...but then again, I could be wrong

[trains are bad]

I like good woods; We call it weedball, it's in the woods but game usually only last 40 minutes or so, and a lot of action. Best I've played is the island on seneca lake (I work on the lake) because it's small and contained and fairly open and varied. The terrain can be so varied. It's like improv paintball, there's nothing that can be memorized about the course. And it's cool using giant exposed rootballs from trees as bunkers.

[Nexus]

It is because woodsball is better and everyone knows it. The speedball players know that they don't have the skill neccessary for woodsball, so the insult those who do. Sorry, the temptation was too great. (yes, I am just joking)

[Jazzman]

Well, people like to label and classify things. Labeling a player as a "rec baller" or "speedball guy" gives you an idea of what their playing style is like. This isn't always true. I've seen rec ballers wipe, overshoot, throw equipment, and argue with refs at walk on games, and I've seen speedballers call out members of their own team, lend noobs paint, and buy me a burrito. Some players have very strong feelings about the game, and aren't afraid to let their opinions be known. For the most part, though, I think most players like both.

[Methylphenidate]

i like to play speedball cus i have the worst case of ADD ever.
if the games not over quick i loose focus and forget where i am

[hotrod]

[Jack & Coke]

Originally posted by Methylphenidate
...i have the worst case of ADD ever.
if the games not over quick i loose focus and forget where i am

man, I feel sorry for your date.