Supporters Druid799 Posted June 1, 2019 Supporters Share Posted June 1, 2019 this came up on my home site Facebook page today , when I saw it two things came straight in to my head , 1 ; a bit of me just died ! ⚰️ 2 ; where’s Seth he’ll be all over this like a tramp on a dropped kebab ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDcase Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Oh well, each to their own... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E21A Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 At least there keeping it to themselves, nothing wrong with like minded people getting together and playing that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter511 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 I see this as good. Stops them from turning up to local sites whinging that games involving multiple objectives and more technical gameplay than 'shoot the other team' are too milsim. See, stereotypes are fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK47frizzle Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 I don't see anything wrong here. Just young lads exercising their abilities in the way they want to. They're a lot more strategy and quick thinking involved than just raw mechanics which most people think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philby21 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Far, far too energetic for my liking. Now excuse me while I go and shout at some kids on my lawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Tackle Posted June 1, 2019 Supporters Share Posted June 1, 2019 everything I don't want to see in airsoft 😠 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Druid799 Posted June 1, 2019 Author Supporters Share Posted June 1, 2019 1 hour ago, AK47frizzle said: They're a lot more strategy and quick thinking involved than just raw mechanics which most people think. 🤣🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK47frizzle Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 18 minutes ago, Druid799 said: 🤣🤣🤣 But, it's true though. They're playing airsoft as if it's a high-level competitive video game, not as a war simulator. Typical video game characteristics like positioning, game sense, and mechanics apply to that speedsoft game. The kid in the video doesn't just yolo rush like a tard; he effectively uses cover and closes in when he sees the opportunity, then proceeds to apply pressure and obliterates everyone. You're just old ahahahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resistor170 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Mm speedqb, I've seen these before but don't remember the cheering 😑. For me it is closer to an actual sport - a lot of sports - than airsoft. They may aswell put the guns down and play this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Druid799 Posted June 1, 2019 Author Supporters Share Posted June 1, 2019 41 minutes ago, AK47frizzle said: But, it's true though. They're playing airsoft as if it's a high-level competitive video game, not as a war simulator. Typical video game characteristics like positioning, game sense, and mechanics apply to that speedsoft game. The kid in the video doesn't just yolo rush like a tard; he effectively uses cover and closes in when he sees the opportunity, then proceeds to apply pressure and obliterates everyone. You're just old ahahahah Yes I am old , old and experienced (and proud off it , apart from when gaining said experience has cost me pain!) I do concede he did use cover very effectively BUT if you watch he’s totally focussed on straight ahead of him as are the ‘other’ team so if one of those had done what he did then it would have been a complete reversal of the result , 0% tactical spacial awareness from both sides . I’ll be honest I just don’t get it , it’s exactly the same with the paint ball games with the big inflatables to me it’s just who can run the fastest whilst spamming the trigger of what ever your using ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommikka Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 9 hours ago, Druid799 said: Yes I am old , old and experienced (and proud off it , apart from when gaining said experience has cost me pain!) I do concede he did use cover very effectively BUT if you watch he’s totally focussed on straight ahead of him as are the ‘other’ team so if one of those had done what he did then it would have been a complete reversal of the result , 0% tactical spacial awareness from both sides . I’ll be honest I just don’t get it , it’s exactly the same with the paint ball games with the big inflatables to me it’s just who can run the fastest whilst spamming the trigger of what ever your using ? He may be focused ahead only, meaning he took the opportunity and got lucky, alternatively it’s planning, learning the field, practicing some moves and team work Team work being having worked out all the angles, best locations and what bunker is vulnerable to each other bunker. If his team are watching the opposition, supporting him and making the calls then he knows when to move without looking around There are the same number of players on each side, most likely with a mirrored layout, even if every player is live but your side dominates the break getting the best positions then you can push on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Druid799 Posted June 2, 2019 Author Supporters Share Posted June 2, 2019 All valid points bud , more than likely your spot on . BUT I’d still rather scratch my arse with a cheese grater then sit in a tin bath of freshly squeezed lemon juice whilst pouring a bottle of shampoo in to my own eyes than have anything to do with this ! 😉 🤣🤣 Just not my thing but if someone does want it ? I certainly wouldn’t say anything to them about it .👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters jcheeseright Posted June 2, 2019 Supporters Share Posted June 2, 2019 It's like a shit version of competitive paintball. What's the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Tackle Posted June 2, 2019 Supporters Share Posted June 2, 2019 I'd rather play Dodgeball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackCommandoUnit1972 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Give 'em some mid caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeFrag.UK Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 I must admit that for me personally this looks about as fun as Hitler's punishment in Little Nicky (see below) but in the same breath if that's how they want to play then it's entirely up to them. As long as it doesn't cause issue with those who don't want to approach the hobby in that way then I've no complaints. Personally I think a lot of SpeedSoft guys try to play completely beyond their abilities failing in basic target recognition along with a variety of other fundamentals but it seems as though putting them in a small gladiatorial arena (where tactical awareness isn't really a factor) is an ideal setting. Little Nicky video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Druid799 Posted June 2, 2019 Author Supporters Share Posted June 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, FreeFrag.UK said: Personally I think a lot of SpeedSoft guys try to play completely beyond their abilities failing in basic target recognition along with a variety of other fundamentals but it seems as though putting them in a small gladiatorial arena (where tactical awareness isn't really a factor) is an ideal setting. This is SO spot on (and to be honest I’d never thought of it before) but think you’ve really hit the nail on the head with the comment about poor target recognition . Think this could well be one of the reasons speed S’ofters can cause (not always but can do) such a disproportionate amount of discord to there numbers on a game day .👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Rogerborg Posted June 2, 2019 Supporters Share Posted June 2, 2019 All sports appear to be pointless and daft to people who prefer other sports. Given that all of us are playing variations on hide and seek with toy guns, we might not want to get so judgemental about it. Everybody playing it is clearly having a laugh, and nobody is getting harmed (without their consent), so why the hate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enid_Puceflange Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 A similar metamorphosis as Paintball took years ago...…... A bit like the primordia's crawling out of the sludge , I personally don't see the harm in this. The good thing is that as this genre of the sport evolves and the demands of the players for a faster & more efficient pew increases, we will all benefit. I used to play SupAir when I got bored of woodland , companies like Planet Eclipse , Smart Parts , Air Gun Designs & others really moved the sport forward with technology advancements I'm too old , fat and slow for that shit , but good on them for taking it a step further 👍 I'm enjoying my regression back into the woods 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aengus Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 5 hours ago, CrackCommandoUnit1972 said: Give 'em some mid caps. They were limited to midcaps.. 19 hours ago, Druid799 said: he’s totally focussed on straight ahead of him as are the ‘other’ team The fact that you can't grasp that the reason he is fully focuses ahead of him is due to knowledge, teamwork and communication. He doesn't need to look elsewhere as he knows his teammate will have it covered. He focuses straight ahead because he knows the field layout and positions. Due to communication and awareness he can tell if someone is "on him" or not and when to push up, same applies on where to focus. It is literally the same as competitive paintball just without the majority of the cost. But hey no skill, run fast and bash your trigger skraaaaaaa Big up team legion for travelling to the netherlands to compete https://www.facebook.com/LegionAirsoftSquad/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E21A Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Aengus said: They were limited to midcaps.. 🤔 worlds biggest mid caps maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aengus Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 1 minute ago, E21A said: 🤔 worlds biggest mid caps maybe https://speedqb.eu/format/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E21A Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 22 minutes ago, Aengus said: https://speedqb.eu/format/ You seem to know about this, are all guns/mags etc tested and marked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aengus Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 15 minutes ago, E21A said: You seem to know about this, are all guns/mags etc tested and marked? No idea. Good question I’ll find out from one of the guys! You would think but after the battle arena fiasco you never know 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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