outgunned...
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Topic: outgunned...
Posted By: macg1
Subject: outgunned...
Date Posted: 13 November 2005 at 5:46pm
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hi again.... i have a 98c and a paintball brain... but the problem is... im outgunned i play speed ball and i get lit up by kids older than me with like angels... so wat do i do i get scared to pop my head out and shoot when they are join 30 bps.... problem 2 i want to get an ion... people say it is a good gun but it has a bad regulator.... wat does a regulater do? is it bad on the ion? and if yes how much to replace it..? any help is appreciated... thx |
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Posted By: Clark Kent
Date Posted: 13 November 2005 at 5:58pm
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Welcome to paintball. First off, don't be so quick to blame your gun. If you are getting lit up a lot, consider whether you are doing something wrong tactically. Talk to some more experienced player and see if they can offer some advice. Now, playing with a stockish 98 against electros does put you at a disadvantage, particularly in speedball. But it sounds like your main problem is that you are afraid of popping out because the other guys are shooting "30 bps" at you. The thing is, even if you get a super-fast gun yourself the other guys will STILL be shooting fast at you. Getting an Ion (or whatever) will not fix the problem that the other guys are shooting fast at you. That's just part of speedball, and you are going to have to get used to it or find a different hobby. Now, if you want to get a new speedball gun, an Ion is an excellent choice for the price, and I wouldn't worry about replacing the regulator. The Ion is just fine in its stock configuration - the people that are complaining about the reg are at a much higher level of play than you (or are pretending to be). You don't need to worry. To summarize: 1. People shoot fast - get used to it. 2. Work on your tactics, and worry less about your gun. 3. If you want a new gun, an Ion is a good choice, and no need to replace the reg. |
Posted By: vonfeldt7
Date Posted: 13 November 2005 at 5:59pm
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well....a 98 isnt really a speedball gun but it'll do, you might want to get a firepower upgrade (like an rt for ex.) also, with the ion, (more experienced people correct me if im wrong) a regulater stabalizes the gun's pressure, so it doesnt mess with your velocity. but i wouldnt blame everything on your gun, try to get better at snap shooting or other tactics that could be putting you at a dissavantage, practice is all i can say.. Also try search or google ------------- http://www.freewebs.com/paintball_things - novice paintball help (If you own a tippy and your new to paintball, this site may help) Jesus is my friend DO NOT say"sniper"here! |
Posted By: Mr. Heckler
Date Posted: 13 November 2005 at 6:01pm
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^^^ What they said. ------------- The Tippmann Forums.....My Anti-Drug. -98Custom -Flatline -6-Position Collapsible Stock -32 Degrees Remote Hose -Crossman Red Dot |
Posted By: goats_896
Date Posted: 13 November 2005 at 6:36pm
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Agreed with them ^_^ ------------- Zafira |
Posted By: Cheetos3254
Date Posted: 13 November 2005 at 6:51pm
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The ion reg isnt that bad. and its not hard on the gun
no. and if you do get tired of the ion reg you can just buy a different one. ------------- 
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Posted By: Whazuuup!
Date Posted: 13 November 2005 at 6:59pm
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Make sure you're not popping out of the top of bunkers. When you do this, the entire field can see you. Just lean out one side or another for a few quick shots and get back in. ------------- 
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Posted By: Mr.Shake56
Date Posted: 13 November 2005 at 7:03pm
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you can play with any gun and still win once i was at the local field and some people come with nicer guns and some other person comes with a pump and takes them out so ya but also ion a good choice hope this helps
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Posted By: macg1
Date Posted: 13 November 2005 at 8:30pm
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ooo i didnt no i sounded like i was "blamin" the gun... also im not new to paintball even tho i dont no wat a regulator is lol ive been playin for a while just it was the first time i played speedball and my team got destroyed completely so i got freaked out... cmon im only a kid cut me some slack lol keep postin i wanna see wat else u guys have to say thx the people hoo already said something
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Posted By: Justice
Date Posted: 14 November 2005 at 10:59am
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I've had my ION for 6 months now (I Think) The reg is still working
fine and the only problem so far was the new QEV I put in leaked. The
stock reg does jump a bit as far as consistancy, but I'm going to use
the stock reg until it breaks.
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Posted By: SeaWolf
Date Posted: 14 November 2005 at 11:51am
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Get good with your Tippmann first... For my first year, I used a 98 Custom with an expansion chamber, a powerfeed, a revolution hopper, and most importantly, an All American barrel.
It didn't even matter that the Angels could shoot faster. My Tippmann could place some pretty accurate shots, so I only usually got 2 or 3 shots off before tucking back in. You will still be at a disadvantage, but your skills will mature more quickly. Give it 6 months of some solid play and then buy your Ion. Don't get into a habit of buying/selling your gun every few weeks. ------------- 
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Posted By: rednekk98
Date Posted: 14 November 2005 at 12:07pm
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macg1 wrote:Posted By: JustLooking
Date Posted: 14 November 2005 at 4:30pm
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If there shooting 30bps at you they either know ur just going to hide the whole time and be scared or they suck. You shoould only stay out of ur bunker for less then a second. aim=.5secs then shoot 1-5 balls max. ------------- 04 Kapp Autococker Planet eclipse E-Blade with Eyes Sto Ram Palmers Lpr Delrin Bolt Freak Clamping feedneck QEV's CP Drop Samuri Trigger AKA Regulator 68/4500 WGP Adjustable Output Tank |
Posted By: Sargent Duck
Date Posted: 14 November 2005 at 5:38pm
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I have a mech tippy (although with pen spring and trigger stop) and I
LOVE going to my local speedball field each sunday to play against
angels/shockers/ions. It forces me to learn the game, snap shoot,
develop a 6th sense, and improve my skills. I usually get out pretty
quickly (might be becuase I have a habbit of running for the snake off
the break), but each time I get hit a learn a little more. And I force
myself to only shoot 1 bag of paint.
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Posted By: nfgeasycore9
Date Posted: 14 November 2005 at 6:28pm
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<no selling means no selling. how hard is that?> ------------- TPA Revolution! TPA Paintball - KEE Action Sports - Breakout Photos |
Posted By: yo-worst-enemy
Date Posted: 14 November 2005 at 6:33pm
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its 90 percent the player and 10 percent the gun... i was going to ask the same question about the ion awhile back...but them my dad bought me a imagine...so its all good! oooo and congradulations nfgeasycore9....500 post!! WOOOHOOO ------------- Duct tape is like the force...it has a light side, a dark side....and binds the universe together. |
Posted By: nfgeasycore9
Date Posted: 14 November 2005 at 6:52pm
ive been on this forum for years...ive seen people do the same thing and get away with it....read the rule....read the red...i am not selling on THIS FORUM...simply stating i have one for sale if someone wants to buy it away from this forum...i gave no details about the gun other than i had it. Id like to know the mod who gave me a strike because according to the rules i did nothing wrong. Sixth, selling or buying of guns, parts, accessories, upgrades or gear is strictly forbidden on this forum. The fact of the matter is, Tippmann does not wish to be involved in any possible action resulting from someone being ripped off or scamming. There are many other paintball websites and forums where you can sell or purchase gear, as well as ebay. ------------- TPA Revolution! TPA Paintball - KEE Action Sports - Breakout Photos |