http://www.mayhem-paintball.co.ukMayhem Paintball Press Information Paintball is a real sport designed on the lines of simple games like ‘bulls eye.’ Players in this sport target opponents of the competing teams or individuals and eliminate them by hitting them with pellets which give off paint. These paint pellets (referred to as paintballs) are fired from a gas powered paintball gun, also known as the marker. These guns can be operated only when they are powered by propellants like CO2, compressed air or nitrogen. Traditionally, the objective of the game is to allow players to experience the feeling of an adrenaline rush and the thrills of hunting and shooting alike. The prime equipments imperative in this sport are- 1) The mask- essential for safety of the players involved, referees, etc 2) Paintball marker- complete with propellant (CO2, nitrogen or compressed air) and a loader/hopper set. Generally, CO2 is preferred over the nitrogen and compressed air as a propellant, owing to the cheap manufacturing rate and easy availability. Paintball games vary in terms of style, order, structure, settings and the gaming arena- • Capture the Flag- the game in this case generally revolves around getting to the flag first-hand. Rules may vary in terms of the goal- a flag kept in the center or the opponents’ flag. • Elimination- this game centers around targeting soft options and eliminating them, as per one’s choice. Every player plays as an individual in this case. • King of the Hill- this game is primarily about defending tactics, used to safeguard a player as target. • Zombie- players in this game are considered ‘zombies’ and can only be eliminated by shooting them down with goggle hits. Besides this, there are no defining rules. Anyone is free to target and eliminate anyone. • Speedball- as the name suggests is a game of short duration. The gaming arena is divided into two halves, with a flag in the centre. The object is to grab the flag from the centre of the field and return safely to your side of the field. • Tag- is a slightly twisted game, wherein a players’ survival depends on the elimination of the other. A player has to begin by getting another player out. When that player gets shot, he automatically becomes part of the game in full swing. Paintball tanks are additional equipment in the sport. These tanks are used with the prime motto of heightening the excitement and to lend a military feel to the game. They are usually utilized in woodsball and scenario paintball games. Commonly referred to as- Paintball Armored Vehicles or simply “mechs,” these props are a regular feature in tournaments and sponsored events. They do not find many takers in everyday paintball gaming sessions owing to the exorbitant costs of purchase and maintenance. In the mood to paint the town red? Just get everyone to play a game of paintball with you! http://www.mayhem-paintball.co.uk/press/paintball-get-set-fire Paintball evolving into a professional sport is pretty old news. The rising popularity of the sport since its very inception guaranteed its evolution from being just for fun to a serious money earner. Going by the increase in the numbers of ‘sponsored events’ and the like, one can easily conclude that league championships are as old as the game itself. Paintball competitions and organised league tournaments date back to the 1980s. Ranging from regional tournaments to the World Cup tournament, players get maximum exposure in terms of gaming skills. It also goes one big step further in qualifying paintball as a ‘legitimate sport’. Some important national and international leagues played today include Paintball Sports Promotions in the United States, the Centrino series in Eastern Europe, the Millennium Series in western Europe, the United States Paintball League in the US, and the National Collegiate Paintball Association in the US and Canada. Besides this, several local and regional leagues are also held from time-to-time. Of late, players have started entering into contractual agreements with professional teams and are now making their living out of the sport. London paintball is a fast-growing sport for private groups or corporate events. The general rules conventionally applicable to this sport are as follows: • 3 referees are present in the field throughout the duration of the game. • A player stands eliminated if the paintballs hit him and split open. • If any of the paintballs hit the opponent player’s marker or any other part (shoes included), he stands eliminated. Safety is an important concern, with regard to the sport. It is also an important criterion for choosing a particular style of the game for a competition and the like. The following simple guidelines and rules can save one trouble with the sport and keep the player injury-free as well: • Wearing masks at all points of time during the game is especially important. Some of the most painful injuries occur due to a player’s carelessness at taking off the mask at an inappropriate point of time during the game. One should always refrain from taking off their mask when they are near, in or around the dead zone or within the range of the field. • Playing when one is in their complete senses is a mandatory rule of the sport. If a player is under the influence of alcohol, drugs, prescribed medicines and other pharmaceuticals, it only makes sense to refrain from playing and stay safe. • Markers must be kept on the safe mode when the game is not on. This is a safety precaution for oneself, as well as to aid the safety of other players. • Refraining from shooting one’s opponent, when they are closer than 5m is not just advisable but a mandatory rule as well. One could be penalised in extreme circumstances. Ideally, if an opponent is at a distance closer than 5m, the player should say, “You dead, don’t shoot,” and the opponent must surrender. So, go ahead… scoot and shoot everyone. Your time starts- Now! http://www.mayhem-paintball.co.uk/press/paintballing-all-the-way Paintball is a fascinating game which can be played both indoors as well as outdoors. Outdoors you can play them on rugged terrains and they are more common in the United States. But in Europe the more famous form of the game is indoor paintball. London is one of the places that have several venues to play the game indoors. Generally, entry fees are charged for admission into any indoor or outdoor field for paintball. London is famous for it’s professionally run indoor fields. They also have their own referees. Usually, in the indoor fields you are required to buy your own paintballs. London is very famous for this game and even though the indoor form of the game costs more than the outdoor form people enjoy it. During summer season, in several venues of London, an indoor paintball field is preferred over an outdoor one because of the heat. The indoor fields are sheltered from the direct heat of the sun and hence you can save a lot of energy. Thus, you can concentrate on attacking your opponent alone and stop bothering about the heat of the sun that eats up your energy. Usually, the indoor fields for paintball in London are air conditioned. Outdoor fields have low maintenance costs but they are generally hot. Hence, indoor fields are built for paintball, London. These are apt for paintball because of the Astro Turf type surface that covers the floor. This turf calls for the use of appropriate footwear as regular cleats will not work well in an indoor turf. London is a busy city with lots of space constraints. The city has a huge population density which calls for restricted land allocation facilities. London does not support large outlaw fields, which are practically very common all over the United States. Hence, indoor paintball in London is more famous and is a very popular sport not only for the local people but also for tourists in the city. You can engage yourself in this sport in one of the indoor grounds while you are visiting Europe. Some indoor fields for paintball, London, have been closed down because of the high maintenance and services charges associated with it. Nevertheless, many successful indoor grounds for the game are still running and players regularly visit these venues for practice and matches. They have several unique styles of the game that brings back the players more often. Styles like glow in the dark paint or glow in the dark rubber pellets are special games which are very popular amongst the young generations. Though many people enjoying playing outdoors, nevertheless the indoor arenas have more facilities to offer. The indoor arenas of London are usually professionally run but you should check out if the one you have chosen is an outlawed building or not. If you get caught playing in an outlaw arena you might end up in deep trouble. Also avoid playing in abandoned warehouses as it can pose several hazards. If you take care in choosing the right fields you will enjoy playing indoor paintball in London. http://www.mayhem-paintball.co.uk/press/indoor-paintball-london Paintball is a relatively new sport, in which there are teams who try to eliminate their opponents with paint pallets from a special gun called the paintball marker. It has become popular in the last twenty five years. It is a famous sport in European cities. Paintball in Essex is very famous. This game can be played both indoors as well as outdoors. It can also be played individually instead of in teams. Certain rules of the game are as follows: • Players are required to capture a flag; whoever captures it first is the winner. • Players can eliminate the opponent by firing paint pallets at them. • Players are supposed to defend or attack one particular area. The team or individual that wins that particular area is declared the winner. • Players can also play a game where a particular object is hidden in the play area and players will have to find it. Depending on the type of game being played this game can continue for hours at a stretch. History behind the game: Though paintball, Essex, is very famous it actually originated to replicate the thrill of hunting the wild in Africa. It is based on the famous book by Richard Connell called, The Most Dangerous Game. Three friends, Hayes Noel, Bob Gurnsey, and Charles Gaines, based the theory of this new game on Connell’s book and evolved a new game that would require players to develop a hunter’s qualities and at the same time become a fun experience for all those who indulge in the game. The three friends then started searching for a harmless weapon that would give the game a touch of reality and came up with the paintball guns which were manufactured at the Nelson Paint Company. The first ever game was played in June 2, 1981, wherein a dozen players played against each other and enjoyed themselves thoroughly. How the game has evolved: Over time the game has evolved and there are different variants of the game that players enjoy. Originally, the game had limited ammunition for the paint gun but these days with the advancement of technology the game has developed a lot. The indoor form of the game is more famous in Europe. This is due to two reasons: one is the unpredictable weather of the place, the other reason being the huge population density and space constraints. Hence, large open arenas are very few. Paintball in Essex is preferred at indoor arenas. When the game first began paintballs were oil based. They were very difficult to get rid off after the game was over. These days paint pallets all around Europe are available in gelatine shells that are filled with vegetable oil and food colourings. Arenas for paintball in Essex have all the modern forms and facilities of the game including the modern ammunitions. Many arenas for paintball in Essex have also made glow in the dark, scented, and cold weather paint pallets available for the players. There are several teams that play tournaments of paintball at Essex. The game has evolved considerably since the first major paintball tournament was held in the year 1983. http://www.mayhem-paintball.co.uk/press/essex-paintball As paintball becomes more popular among people complex varieties of the game are being launched. Some indoor arenas offer exciting spaces like World War I settings. In such settings, players have to adopt specific strategies for higher success rates. Playing paintball in this environment is not just about shooting and running, the basic skill of being able to shoot from all positions is required for anyone who really wants to enjoy a proper game of paintball. Essex has various interesting options with regard to indoor and outdoor paintball facilities. Shooting techniques are different for different postures and maximum effect can be achieved only if the right technique is used. If you are shooting while lying down, you must remember that the accuracy of your shots will depend on the stability of your elbows. You should not depend on the stability of the front rest of the gun. It is not a good idea to lie down on your stomach completely unless you are trying to hide. The ideal position is to rest on your elbows and in the case that you need to lower yourself, you should move the elbows further out. This way you will also be able to move forward by crawling with your elbows and legs. If concealed behind a bunker, you should sit with your legs straight forward. The advantage of this position is that you will be able to quickly move your head up to look above the bunker to shoot and then take cover again. Another advantage of sitting is that you can also shoot from the sides of the bunkers. Quick reflexes are required for paintball. Essex paintball facilities are ideal for people who want to hone their skills. The kneeling position is also preferred because you can start running as soon as required. It is also a fairly stable position and usually people can maintain it for a fairly long period of time. The gun has to be held at level with the eye. You may lower or raise yourself with your back while supporting yourself with one knee so that you can run immediately if required. The crouching position is effective when you have to suddenly stop moving and yet remain ready to run at any moment. To lower yourself, you may bend forward but you should always hold the gun against your shoulder. Though this is the ideal position to start running, some people stand upright and then run. This is pointless because it is easier to start sprinting without standing. This start will give you more acceleration. However, you should remember that it is not possible to maintain this position for very long. The standing position is used in cases where the distance between the shooter and the target is high. However, practice is required for such long distance shots. There is no substitute for practice for success in paintball and Essex boasts several facilities where you may polish your shooting skills. http://www.mayhem-paintball.co.uk/press/how-to-shoot-while-playing-paintball There are several ways of improving your chances of wining when you are playing paintball. Players who can adapt to different terrains, bunker arrangements, and fields tend to do better while playing this game. This is because players do not get the same field setting each time they play paintball. London itself boasts of several indoor and outdoor venues. It is important that you know how to move while playing this game. Having the best equipment is no good if you cannot outmanoeuvre your opponent, and for that you will have to know where your opponent is without disclosing your own location. Though a mad dash may lead to victory, rushing blindly without strategy will only result in a face full of paint. It is usually a good idea to keep moving so that your opponent never really knows where you are. One way of making your moves more effective is to take a walk around the field to find the locations that will offer better cover. This will also enables you to anticipate the moves of your competitors. To keep moving constantly, you will have to be in proper physical shape. If you have to rest after a few seconds of running, you will not be able to focus on the game. Shooting skills required in this game are different from the skills required in shooting with rifles. The techniques of shooting while sitting, kneeling, crouching, standing and running are different. Ideally you should be able to shoot in all positions. If you can shoot while standing, you can take long distance shots because aim is better in this position. If you have to slightly lower yourself, it is good idea to spread your legs further apart rather than switch to crouching position as this cannot be maintained for very long. Holding the gun tight against the shoulder increases accuracy and leaning forward reduces height to ensure better concealment. When you are behind a bunker, you can take advantage of your ability to move your head up and down very fast while sitting. In this position, you will also be able to shoot from the sides of the bunker. if you can hide yourself in kneeling position, it may be a better idea to kneel because you will be able get up and run quickly if required. To ensure greater mobility, kneel on one knee and keep the other leg in such a position that you can move as soon as required. When you shoot with a rifle while lying down, accuracy is largely determined by the stability of the front rest. However, this is always not the case in paintball. London paintball experts will tell you that you will have use your elbows to ensure accuracy of your shots. Also remember that there is no point in overshooting. You must make sure that you do not shoot any competitor more three times. If you find yourself doing this regularly, you need to improve on your aim. Keep these tips in mind while practising and you will be pleasantly surprised by the results. http://www.mayhem-paintball.co.uk/press/tips-that-will-help-you-win-at-paintball