Cleaners inc Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 After reading the “how to get a team without any friends” topic it got me wondering... how many people actually play alone? As opposed to going with friends? Ive only ever played Airsoft with friends, often just one or a couple of them at a time. I normally avoid going if I don’t have anyone to go with, but I’ve been debating going along a lot recently due to others not going as often as I’d like. Do you guys going alone find it to be a different experience going solo compared when with friends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KendoKhan Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I go alone quite a lot, going alone is great too because you learn how others play. I have only ever had a negative experience once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleaners inc Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 6 minutes ago, KendoKhan said: I go alone quite a lot, going alone is great too because you learn how others play. I have only ever had a negative experience once. How so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Adolf Hamster Posted September 1, 2018 Supporters Share Posted September 1, 2018 Used to go alone, till i made a few freinds and now we go as a group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathias33 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I go alone sometimes, had no dramas, most people are chatty enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E21A Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I exclusively played on my own up until recently when I started meeting people from here. Never had any real problems, always found people out on the field to work with. Usually end up sharing a table with people who you get chatting to as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamo Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I almost always go by myself, however I do encourage a few people I know to join me from time to time. However It's fairly easy to become familiar with a few people if you regularly play at one site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keldon Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I have only just started airsoft myself, started last weekend of July. Have been going on my own and everyone has been nice to me. I have had a blast everytime I go. Just talk to people and it will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimozine Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 yeah always went on my own, my friends always had work or things to do with their kids etc. met some cool people and always had a good time, if someone is going to be a tit they will do so if your on your own or in a group of 20, tits dont care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Moderator Jedi_Master Posted September 1, 2018 Head Moderator Share Posted September 1, 2018 You meet fellow airsofters by going to airsoft sites and playing. Many of us turn up at games alone, it is a niche hobby. Even when attending with friends you get separated and end up playing on your own or working with unknown players on your team. Most airsofters are friendly enough and like talking about their guns and gear. Get chatting to other players in the safe zone or when skirmishing. You may even get to meet up with some other forum members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Gepard Posted September 1, 2018 Supporters Share Posted September 1, 2018 It's not a problem either way. Once you start attending you meet new people who you click with. I often play without friends. I'm sure you've met a couple who you've got on with? Well enough that you could approach them anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KendoKhan Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 2 hours ago, Cleaners inc said: How so? A guy threw a wobbler when people were not taking hits and spoilt it for everyone. Overall I have had positive experiences going solo, I have a team from work we go with every second Wed at Invasion or on Weekends at a f&o site near Manchester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enid_Puceflange Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I would never let the fact that none of my mukkers were able to play discourage me from playing I quite enjoy meeting new folk anyways , and you start to get established and recognised, folk will always come for a chat (unless you stink!! 😂) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkieT17 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I’ve only ever gone on my own, not likely to change that either. I’m happy with my own company to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterG Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I started off playing on my own, but lately have been playing with people I've made friends with from the forum and people they know. Even before that I did get to know some of the regulars. As with anything in life, if you play fair and are friendly then people tend to treat you the same. Cheers G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Rogerborg Posted September 1, 2018 Supporters Share Posted September 1, 2018 I actively prefer going alone rather than making a play date. Far too many years of doing hobbies where it was all such a big commitment, and you were letting the group down if you didn't show. That's not to say that I'm antisocial at the site, just that I don't want to feel any obligation to show up if I'm not feeling 100%, or its unpleasantly wet. On that last one, sites or members that try and guilt trip folk who are no shows can get bent like a pretzel. The fastest way to kill a fun hobby or a group is to bring resentment and nagging into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkieT17 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 27 minutes ago, Rogerborg said: On that last one, sites or members that try and guilt trip folk who are no shows can get bent like a pretzel. The fastest way to kill a fun hobby or a group is to bring resentment and nagging into it. +1 to that. Get enough bloody nagging at home. “Take the bins out” , “go to work” or “stop shooting my knickers with your BB gun”. Like it’s my fault my gun gets nearer to them than I do. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemsHD Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 When I started I played on my own but I always got involved with everyone at the site, and in turn met a lot of people. If you show up and talk people will start to recognise you and you'll eventually make friends like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 after getting back into it iv allways gone alone , at first it felt like i was alone but after the first game you will talk to others and slowly make friends .. now i know pretty much everyone of the regular players {the ones that played when i have anyway} and now im only traveling to the site "alone" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilianoksa Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Haven't been playing long and have no airsofting friends (currently unable to play due to recent surgery) so IVe always gone alone. Not a problem for me. We're divided into teams and given arm bands, so strictly speaking, we never play alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haru Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 I'm starting uni in october, I hope I can find some airsofters otherwise I'll be going alone. My friends wont put money into airsoft let alone buy a £15 video game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshOnSnow Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 3 hours ago, Haru said: I'm starting uni in october, I hope I can find some airsofters otherwise I'll be going alone. My friends wont put money into airsoft let alone buy a £15 video game Does your uni allow societies? I’ve heard many unis do. Maybe worth starting an airsoft society. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Rogerborg Posted September 2, 2018 Supporters Share Posted September 2, 2018 11 hours ago, emilianoksa said: we never play alone But everyone dies alone. 😢 I mean, unless you're getting mediced. Then you die with some sweaty man pawing at you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game Cam Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 7 hours ago, AshOnSnow said: Does your uni allow societies? I’ve heard many unis do. Maybe worth starting an airsoft society. Yeah I was surprised how many universities have a Airsoft society, most of them tend to and have decent amount of members. Personally I tend to roll solo since I'm a one man army and it gives me the freedom to just randomly go. I would say I do like playing with my friends and having someone watching my back. I do know alot of people in my area (and beyond) and I'm mates with most of them so if we both happen to be there we might tag team or I might post a message saying that I'll be a site and see whos going. It is really easy to get on with most Airsoft folk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haru Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 8 hours ago, AshOnSnow said: Does your uni allow societies? I’ve heard many unis do. Maybe worth starting an airsoft society. We do have societies, not much though and I'm not the type to start things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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