Why are people jerks at the paintball field

[shartley]

[hAppy]

Well you can't expect a newbie to carry out your advice and tip immediately on the field. You would only tell him "it's safe to run", but chances are he'd run like to the next bunker and hide there. It's very unlikely that he'd go out and all of a sudden win the game.

[p8ntball72]

"hey new guy.. move up, your not going to win anyway" lol

I know we dont live in a perfect world, but dont be so suprised when players like me confront you after a game to explain rules to the both of you.

[Paintchucker]

It wasn't a kid is one of the issues. The guy was older than I am. He tried to run the field while he was there, complaining when games didn't go out fast enough (it was hot and muggy, we were running at a relaxed pace) and in general complaining when anything that did not get his guys practice happened. Now I know the people there. They could have set teams and rolled anyone there without any issue. We were trying to let everyone play... I mean.. guys if you want tournament practice, then go to tournament practice, or bring teams to practice with, don't show up on rec day and expect it. He was condescending and insulting, and not only to me (I'm a touch used to it, Im an arrogant, egotistical jerk). I just couldn't beleive how he wanted to act like he owned the placed and he was a god because he was there coaching two tournament players in full gear. The sad thing was, the players attitudes were ok... I hope they don't learn from him

Don't worry about it... He will probably be as "UNHAPPY WITH LIFE" the next time you meet him too. Personally, I would (not overshoot him, not run up too close but) makes sure he feels your presents next time you play with him, and if he makes a comment on that, tell him it was your recollection that he was interested in playing "True Tourny Style"... In the end, those who seem to know it all, rarely do...

[hitech]

I'm still trying to figure out why there are some jerks that come up behind you and still shoot you 6 times when they clearly have the easy kill....right blennidae.

He only shot me three times...

[hitech]

Yeah, it's happened to me too. I was playing at a woods field and this guy shooting at me kept yelling "check it, check it, you hit, get out...". To make matters worse, his buddy, the ref, was standing next to me and keeping a very close eye on me, and not checking him at all. Now, in a tournament I don't mind yelling like that. I'm use to it. But I was having problems, and was testing out a new setup that wasn't working well. I let him get to me and started yelling back. I yelled the same crap. I would jump out, fire like crazy at him and yell. Now, I wasn't playing anymore, just shooting so I could yell back. So, naturally, he finally hits me. Him and his buddy have a good laugh at my expense.

I was really pissed at myself for letting him get to me. I'm old enough to know better...


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