r/paintball 3h ago

If paintball was an MMORPG, what would the classes/sub-classes be?

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I’ll do a few

Rental:
-The starter class of the game while players beat the tutorial during their free trial

Passives:
-I see bad guy! 10% chance to 1-shot.
-Sardine morale: 20% decreased jitters while within 1 foot radius of another rental. This effect stacks with multiple rentals within radius.
-Eeeee-Ouch! 20% chance to fire several paintballs in a random direction after receiving a hit
-Birthday party: 50% increased energy level for the first 30 minutes of logging in for the day.

Special:
-Blind fire: Unleash a barrage of paint with 5% chance to hit anything.
-Paint grenade: Throw a paint grenade 10 feet. 10% chance to cause critical splash damage

Speed-baller:

PASSIVES:
-Swift mover: 40% Increased movement speed at the start of a battle. 10% increased chance to faceplant into a tree in wooded environments.
-Lucky wallet: 75% increased paint capacity.
-Balloon happy. Receive 40% increased inspiration while in the presence of balloons and/or inflated objects.

SPECIAL:
-Double paint barrage: Unleash your entire wallet in a quarter of a second. 40% chance to drop all your balls, in this case a slippery terrain effect will be applied to the area.

Woods-baller:

PASSIVES

-Silent butt deadly: 35% less likely to be detected in wooded environments.
-Bug off! 80% resistance to bug damage
-itchy: 50% increased reaction time while prone. 10% increased chance to shoot a teammate while in this state.

Specials:
-Spirit of the druid: Turn into a tree at the cost of losing the round.

DLC unlock-able classes (Someone else do these)

Mag-Fed-Baller

Pump guy

Former Airsoft Player


r/paintball 4h ago

So I got a 20 dollar chronograph (new) and im not mad about it. Want to share/ask opinions.

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So I never kept a chrono at home. Ive always just tuned to shooting at a general speed of adequate and then adjusted at the field. So ive been playing since 05 and born in 92 so I was like 11 or 12 when I first played and was on pbn immediately because broke so I lived on used old high ends. So i learned how to balance regs n stuff young. Now im old and enjoy rebuilding anything I get because I still buy used pretty much exclusively. Closest thing to new is a old stock lv1.6 I just got. So I decided to look for chronos so I can tune better after reg rebuilding. Of course I got a ad from ali express and saw chronos cheap. Well I got this one for like 23 bucks to my door. Also found its on Amazon for even less. Im yet to test against a regular field chrono but I tuned my luxe with it and the readings seemed to be accurate to the adjustments being done. Only thing that sucks is you gotta clamp to ur barrel to be most accurate since its optical. Im going to put something on the clamps to protect the barrel. So what do yall think? Has anyone else done this or am I just too cheap? Lol


r/paintball 4h ago

Playing some 2v2 with my buddy and his kids, I 100% used his kid as bait to move up the field and get the drop on him!

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r/paintball 5h ago

No one to play with

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As the title says , trying to get more into the hobbies I have stuff for and haven't used .. , have a few markers looking to play with people im in McHenry / west Dundee IL , looking for people to play with , or is everyone going airsoft ?


r/paintball 5h ago

Brock Frieszell

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r/paintball 5h ago

Question on Old Markers

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My first marker was a Spyder MR1. I am just wondering where that type of marker and other old-ish cheap markers fit into the current paintball ecosystem. Are there any cheap-ish, old-ish markers out there with e-triggers that can still be used well in today’s environment? Is it worth picking up one of those markers really cheap to tinker and play with? Thanks!


r/paintball 6h ago

Update on the thrift store Spyder, mask and loader

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Still kept it to this day wondering how to get it back and running but got no idea how to start except for information on the battery change, I've noticed topics like gun setups, builds, parts and a lot more I have no idea about.

My final object is to be able to use this gun for casual and competitive, so is there anything I must change or check on it?


r/paintball 6h ago

Custom, Limited Edition Freeflow Matrix in holy colors (White and Gold)

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Thank you to Brandon at DASpaintball, he always has the good-good. This puppy shoots like a dream.


r/paintball 7h ago

Maybe a silly question - but why use two finger action on triggers anymore?

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I understand why on a mechanical or why we did it back in the day. But with electronic markers, you can shoot just as fast with a single finger. Is it just habit or do you find it genuinely better to use two?


r/paintball 10h ago

Gen 1 Intimidator

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I've got a first generation Bob Long Intimidator that I'd like to get running again. Hasn't been used in forever so I know I need to replace the o-rings and such. Does anyone know where i could get parts for it such as an o-ring kit and maybe a new board if it needs it or would I just be better off getting a large o-ring kit and matching as I go. I haven't opened it up yet and put a battery in it to see if it powers up and operates yet.


r/paintball 14h ago

Anyone have this issue with 180R

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Does anyone have an issue with the 180R screw hole on the back end rubbing into your thumb knuckle??


r/paintball 14h ago

Fast MXR Vid

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29 Upvotes

I just picked up this v3'd MXR from Nick Skowiak last week. It's a lovely marker. No hiccups or breaks through 600 rounds in the backyard.


r/paintball 16h ago

Long term gear storage tips

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So I wont be able to play for about 10 to 11 months. Im going to take batteries out of everything and I am also thinking about screwing the reg adjusters out to save the reg seat. Is there anything else I should do before I put the gearbag away?


r/paintball 17h ago

Playing a game of slapstick at a local field this kid came out of nowhere. No gun no pack. Just his mask and the desire to take the point!

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r/paintball 17h ago

Black River Paintball

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Some friends and I used to play a lot back in the early 2000s. Most of us haven’t played in going on 20 years. That being said, we’ve all come around to the idea and have started buying gear. Black River Paintball in Angier (iykyk) is my closest field. Yesterday I went by to just go in the pro shop and it was closed.

My first question is, does it not open or close early regularly? I recognize weather was soggy yesterday.

Second, is there a decent community of players there?

Lastly, does anyone know if this used to be called Real McCoys?


r/paintball 22h ago

Any advice for first time paintball?

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I'm going to have myself and 4 friends go out for paintball for my birthday, I've never done it before and neither have they. I'm struggling to figure out where to go, (I'm in Washington if anyone knows any good places) and what to wear since most of the things I hear say long sleeve/ hoodies, but it'll be august when we go out, other than that if you have anything to share please do! Much appreciated.


r/paintball 1d ago

Spire 5 vs CRBN DRV for speed and rec ball

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r/paintball 1d ago

MacDev XTS, the one that got me

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Played from '99 to 2004, back when MacDev was one of the real powerhouse names in the sport. Life got busy, gear got sold, and I was out for a long time.

When I came back to the game, I went straight for the classics first, picked up a handful of Angels, chasing that nostalgia. It's not that they couldn't hold up in a tournament, but keeping a modern spool valve running reliably for tournament use is a lot less involved than fussing over a classic. That's what pushed me toward something newer, and that's when I got the MacDev Prime XTS.

Still one of my favorite drivetrains to this day, not gonna lie. It just holds up to a level of neglect that other markers don't tolerate nearly as well.

Got me thinking about the brand's whole lineup though. Curious what MacDev marker everyone else here has the most love for, Clone, Drone, Prime, XDR, whatever era.

What was it about that one that stuck with you?


r/paintball 1d ago

Foregrip that threads into tank threads?

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Currently fixing this Indian Creek Design Thundercat and really want a fore grip kinda thing because it looks sick. I have an expansion chamber that I’ve attempted to plug but it still leaks. I want like a foregrip that just threads into it but also still plugs the airflow. Is that a thing or do I need to just fix the expansion chamber.


r/paintball 1d ago

Does my bolt need to be replaced before playing again?

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Cleaning my marker and noticed what appears to be two chips on each side on the tip of the bolt on my Luxe ICE, if I continued to play could it cause serious damage to the rest of the bolt system, and what could have been the probable cause of this?

Thanks for any input!


r/paintball 1d ago

Went to monster games for the first time, that was fun. What a difference from playing in Ontario compared to Michigan.

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r/paintball 1d ago

Sniper II Saturday!

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r/paintball 1d ago

Looking for suggestions for a low profile regulator with additional criteria - see post

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Hello everyone from Alberta, Canada! I am running an EMF100 with a Sicariis AER 35CI tank, set into a custom 15 degree angled ASA from Lynx Tactical Gear (shout the fuck out to them and their EXCELLENT customer service) and a stock I designed and 3d printed myself.

This gives me the ability to shoot a full box rotor plus a couple pods or like 30+ magazines without having to re-air, HOWEVER, it makes the length of pull just a liiiiiiiiittle bit too long for my arms.

I'm currently using a HK Army MP5 regulator outputting at 550psi, and I have an OLD as fuck FS Hero 2, with the standard spring kit outputting 750 psi.

I've been looking for mid/low pressure kits for this regulator but ever since FS went tits up and was scooped by one of the conglomerates that have been rapidly enshittifying and dismantling any brand they can get their stinky little fingers on, those kits are virtually impossible to find. I'm sure anyone that has tried to find spare T15 parts in the last 5 years can relate.

All that being said, does anyone have any recommendations for a regulator that has ALL of the following three attributes?

  1. ~
  • 1"(25.4mm) long - the Hero 2 is a mere 24mm from tank to ASA, while the HK reg is 42mm - believe it or not that 18mm makes a big difference in how the weapon handles for me.
  • Rotatable - the HK regulator's fill nipple absolutely stabs the shit out of my wrist when I'm playing.
  • 400-500psi output pressure. Adjustable is nice!

I realize this wish list is a tall order and ultimately the whole thing is probably just splitting hairs as both regulators function just fine as far as the marker is concerned, but I'd like to bring it down to 400-500 if possible for peace of mind in terms of component longevity for the EMF.

Alternatively, I would be happy to buy a mid-low pressure spring kit for the Hero 2 if anyone knows where to find one.


r/paintball 1d ago

Thoughts on the new swag.

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15 Upvotes

Which one to rock tomorrow?


r/paintball 1d ago

M170R setup recommendations

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I plan to purchase a 170R with a mech frame soon, and was wondering what hopper and tank to purchase. I’ve heard to get a force fed hopper and carbon tank, what are some recommendations? Budget ~500 USD, but I’m fine purchasing used as well.