Hello there supreme champions, start up clans and the like. I will try to keep this topic small and simple.
DP:PB2 as we know it, will now change. There have been large spots of inactivity over the past year. 2013 hasn't been much of a good year for DP:pb2.
At least, that's how it was until October. I discovered that there was nothing really 'happening' anymore on paintball. There were not enough clans to have a competitive match scene and no competitions to get things buzzing. That's when I decided to perform a test, to see the true state of paintball. Some may see paintball as a dead old game, with no active clans. I see paintball as a game, with many clans, which only play when they have some competition. So I set out to see actually what players would play more actively, if I started a 2v2 tournament series. A simple, no-hassle, straight out 2v2 tournament series where no clans were involved. Just the player's passion to have fun.
Here was my goal after the first 5 had finished:
Okay, so, say we finish these 5 tournaments, where do we go from here? What is the point of these? Well, eventually, we have plans to livestream each tournament, with commentary Etc. As it progresses, more players may join back to the game, as there is something to practice for. Then, as more players progress, them 2v2 teams could turn into clans, once there are then a lot more clans, 3v3 tournaments can be a possibility!
The benefit of livestreaming and running the tournament by that is, everyone who enters, just watches the livestream, all announcements of servers there and, newbies from pub servers don't need ts3, they just watch the stream! This way, newbies can see it being streamed and will want them to be on it, a good way to introduce newbies to the scene.
The first 2v2 tournament started and to my surprise 4 teams turned up. I was unsure if anyone would actually want to participate, being as this wasn't really anything exciting. But then it hit me, these teams hadn't had anything to look forward to for months, if not a year in paintball! All these teams needed were some sort of competition to cling to grow off that. So then, with that passion, I held another tournament and to my delight, mostly the same teams had turned up! From then on, we had 7+ teams of 2 turning up every other week (which was when the tournaments were held). Then it got to the last one in the series, I wanted to do this with style. I wanted to livestream the whole thing, with live running commentary. BOOM, 12 teams turned up, was a fantastic event. In the end I was thinking, 'where did all these people come from'. They were like sleeping giants, asleep yet ever so powerful once awakened.
So where am I going with this? Well, my point is, we don't
NEED to wait for new features. paintball is perfectly equipped enough already for leagues and cups, what it takes is for US to do OUR bit. It takes is passion, time and effort, yet the effect it has on a game like this can be amazing! AND this is why I am planning this special operation:back in business. We're like a store that's open, but not putting ourselves out there, lets get out there and show the true side of paintball!
INTRODUCING, Special Op: Back in Business!This operation is all about using what we have and using paintball to it's FULL esports type potential. A lot like what they did with pbcup, but we have more technology again now.
Basically, in short, the special operation is a mix of paintball2 events, that should hopefully bring even more clans back to the game.
I plan to continue the 3v3 tournament series, this will ensure that the
current clans can compete.
I plan to make a advert/commercial, this will
encourage new players to compete and join a clan.
I plan to encourage others, to
practice, this will ensure
good quality competitionOnce most clans are practicing and matching eachother, entering the tournaments and new players are joining in, this is when the operation is reaching it's prime. This is where, I hope, what I call the
splash effect will occur, where other gamers out there see the competition in paintball and would like to join in, create their clan here and participate in the esports-like competitions. Just think for a moment guys, there are some gamer clans out there that are 30-people teams. Teams in which play a variety of games together, to get that competition that makes games fun for them. All it would take is one of them to add 30 more players to the game, constantly matching. That's just
one good example of how the splash effect can help the game. It's about not only new players, but existing players seeing the true potential of the game and joining in to the competition.
Are you with me? Want this operation to be a success? Here's what I need to do:
• Create a commercial/advert to advertise the special tournaments (showing live commentary snipbits, good shots Etc)
• Create a sPec map list series (like pbcup did) of top quality maps that will give the game a new
fresh feel.• Create a solid ranking system for the tournaments series and eventually create a leage.
Afraid of change? Like the smell of inactivity? Like funclans where you just play speed servers all day? Well beggars cannot be choosers and with this operation, this game will be going down the competitive road, no matter what. Competetive teams and players around paintball2
invite you to try it out! It will give you achievements to show for. Coming 8th in a 16 team tournament is great! There are plenty of us that would encourage you and guide you throughout your matching career with your clan. We are out there, you just have to try and search. Make NEW friends and play paintball in this
new way (to you).
So, this is a 2-way operation. I can do my bit and put my all into it, but it does require loyal teams sticking together, practicing, setting an example for others to follow. It also requires teams turning up. It will be for your benefit and will majorly benefit the game!
Here's a list to make it easier:
• Join a team if you are not already in one, can't find a clan for you? Start a new one! Maybe there's others in the same boat, team up together!
• Idle on IRC #tournaments channel and #paintball at ir
c.globalgamers.net. Also try to idle on the common teamspeak3 servers, otb-server.de and clanprozak.us
• Practice, practice, practice. Make it hard for other teams to rank ahead of you. Scrimming often in serious matches is a great way to intimidate other teams, as well as strengthening your own clan's teamwork.
• Accept change. Some things will be done differently, like different maps, livestreams and new ranking system for the tournaments. Change isn't always for the best, but I'm telling you, it won't work out for the best if you don't accept to try it.
This operation primary is about making paintball more fun by increasing the ability to be competitive and increasing the amount of competition.
League incoming @ 2014. Clans, get ready, prepare.Become a part of something special, not in a clan? Join one!
That is all, thanks for reading ( if you did ). I look forward as you join me in this operation.
-JMR
Please refrain from flame and offtopic discussion here. This topic is strictly for discussion related to the special operation: back in business.
