We all agree that this new mechanical
movement is fantastic. Something to stem the
arms race. The games have less shooting lanes
and more movement and communication. It’s
awesome and so much fun! Even new players
that have probably never shot a mechanical
marker are buying non-electrics to join in on
the fun. It’s perfect!
of hockey or bread out of a sandwich. When
you try, you get a weak sauce version of the
original that nobody likes. You simply can’t.
But there always must be “that guy”. The one
who wants a competitive edge. Arguably an
unfair, bend the rules kind of edge. That’s just
paintball though. Hell, that’s just life! As I talk to
various people about this new mini arms race
within the mechanical movement the drama
is escalating. It seems to be one of the most
prevalent complaints right now in paintball.
“That goes against the principle of the
movement!” “It defeats the purpose!” “The
whole point is to slow guns down!” “If mech
guns can easily shoot 8+ balls a second, why
are electro’s capped at 5.5?!?!” “You can’t
use an Automag, it’s trigger is an RT!” and the
comments just go on, and on, and on….
And I get it. Not only do I get it, but I completely
agree. The point of the mechanical movement
is to slow paintball guns down and make
teamwork and communication skills key. The
problem is that you can’t, and I mean CAN’T
stop people from wanting to upgrade and tinker
with guns. That’s like trying to take fighting out
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