Tips for Dealing with Conflict on the Paintball Field

Everyone at AC Paintball is different. Although we are all bonded by an interest in paintball, we have different strengths, different skill levels, different styles, and most of all, different styles of thinking. With this in mind, there is always a chance, however small, that you will end up in conflict with another player. You may eventually meet players that you don’t agree with and end up in an argument.

These types of situations can be stressful. It can be difficult trying to navigate a disagreement. However, it is not impossible. To help you get through any conflict you may encounter at AC Paintball near Atlantic City, New Jersey, we have compiled this list of tips below.

Don’t Respond Angrily

Don’t fight fire with fire. If you do, everyone will get burnt. You’ve likely heard this saying countless times before. That is because it holds true in a majority of cases. If you disagree with another AC Paintball player, one of the worst ways you can respond is with anger. It will only make the other player angrier. It can be difficult to stay calm when you feel you have been wronged, but if you can manage to do so, the outcome of the conflict will be much better.

Try to Understand

Along with avoiding anger, you should also avoid demanding compliance. Just because you think something should be done a certain way, doesn’t mean everyone else agrees. Instead, try to listen and understand the situation from their point of view.

Try to Find A Compromise

Once you understand where the other player is coming from, try to figure out a compromise where you can both get what you want, at least partially. Be flexible and willing to negotiate. However, it’s still important to stand up for yourself. Try to find the right balance between the two.

Kill Them With Kindness

Another possible tactic is to kill them with kindness. Express to the other AC Paintball player that you don’t want to fight and that you want to resolve the issue as simply as possible. Apologize if you feel it will help. Kindness tends to be contagious. With a little luck, you can end up solving the issue with as little stress as possible.

Get Help from Others

If you and the other player can’t find a way to work things out on your own, look to other players for an outsiders opinion. Try to choose someone who doesn’t have connections with either of you. When you are upset, your emotions can cloud your thinking. An outsider who isn’t emotionally attached can give you a more logical solution to your problem.

If all else fails, you can also go to an AC Paintball referee. They have judged dozens to hundreds of games and may have experienced a similar issue in the past. They can provide an official ruling or at least use their expertise to try to help you work through the problem.

Let It Go

Finally, don’t let the conflict ruin your day. Playing paintball at AC Paintball in southern New Jersey is supposed to be a fun experience. Our goal is to provide thrilling, safe, and friendly fun to your friends and family.

Although some issue just can’t be avoided, try to recognize that the issues won’t last forever. You can find a way to work through it. Try to ignore them if you feel the conflict is not worth it. If that doesn’t work, you can move to the other end of the Paintball field or move to a completely different AC Paintball field. Few people enjoy fighting with others, but once the problem has resolved don’t forget to give yourself credit for making it through a tough situation.

October 7, 2018

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