• 7 Reasons to Choose Woodsball

    When it comes to paintball, most players have a preference of playing with speedball or woodsball. Both can be fun games, but if you have certain preferences, you may like one of the other better.

    AC Paintball near Atlantic City, New Jersey has three main woodsball fields, including the Black Ops Pentagon Woods Field, the Blue Thunder Woods Field, and the Red Dawn Woods Field. Below are some reasons to choose one of these fields to play a woodsball game.

    You Have a Large Group

    Woodsball fields are larger and therefore can accommodate more players. There is plenty of space to spread out and move around. Speedball courses are smaller and work better for smaller groups.

    You Want Your Game To Last Longer

    With a larger field, your AC Paintball games will last longer. When there are more people and everyone is spread out, it takes longer to eliminate everyone and win the game. Speedball games are over more quickly as there are fewer people and everyone is confined to a smaller space.

    You Want a Different Field Design

    Since Speedball fields are smaller, many of them have a similar design. Woodsball fields typically have more variety. They have different bunkers, layouts or even some kind of fort or castle. If you want a game that hosts more diversity, Woodsball is the game for you.

    You Want a More Strategy Based Game

    Variety in the field layout, more people, means more strategy. When every field is different you need to think about the layout and think about how you can gain an advantage over your opponents. Before your AC Paintball game, it is a good idea to take a walk around the field to see where everything is located. Think about who you have on your team and what their skills are and how you can combine all of this knowledge to win your game.

    Some great strategy-based games you can play on a woodsball field include capture-the-flag, center-flag-push, defend the castle, and VIP or protect the president games. Each one of these games calls for a different strategy. If you are the type of person who likes to think and likes a challenge, a Woodsball game may be the best choice for you.

    You Wore Camouflage to AC Paintball

    What did you wear to your AC Paintball game? If you wore bright colors, you may want to opt for a Speedball game where it doesn’t matter if you stick out as much.

    On the other hand, if you wore dark colors or camouflage, take advantage of the situation and opt for a woodsball game. Camouflage and dark colors help you blend in with the wooded surroundings. If your opponents make the mistake of wearing bright colors for a woodsball match, you can gain the upper hand and take them out more easily.

    You Have a Marker the Shoots Distances Accurately

    Different paintball markers are better suited for different fields. Markers that can shoot rapidly while still being accurate are best for speedball games. However, if your marker is better with shooting distances accurately, you may want to choose a woodsball game instead. Due to the fact that the field is larger, having a paintball gun that shoots distances well can give you an advantage.

    AC Paintball in southern New Jersey offers two types of paintball markers for rental. The Tippman Custom 98 Marker and the Valken V-Tac SW-1 both have an effective range of 150+ feet. Either model would make a great choice for your woodsball game. However, if you have a personal paintball gun and want to improve its distance, you can buy specialized equipment. Look for a longer barrel to help achieve more distance and accuracy.

    You Enjoy Nature and the Woods

    If you’ve had a tough week, playing a paintball game in the woods can help you relax and distress. Nature is healing properties that can put you more at ease and help you forget about your troubles. If you would like to schedule an AC Paintball woodsball game you can do so through our website here: https://acpaintball.com/schedule-paintball-game/.

    July 2, 2018

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  • Best Team Tips and Strategies For an AC Paintball Woodsball Game

    While most AC Paintball games utilize the same basic gameplay principles, every AC Paintball game is different. The people you play with, what game you choose to play, the weather and even the AC Paintball field you choose to play on can significantly change the game. For instance, woodsball is very different from speedball. You play on a larger field, utilize different types of bunkers, and play on different terrain. Therefore, it makes sense to use different techniques and strategies.

    By learning how to adapt to each game, you can improve your skills as a paintball player. Then you can help lead your AC Paintball team to more victories.

    Know Your Team and Choose Positions Carefully

    The best way to start any AC Paintball game is by getting to know your team. Figure out what each player’s skills are and put them in positions they can excel at. If you already know most of your team, this task is fairly easy to accomplish. However, if you are playing with many new people you may need to figure out a way to do this quickly so you can get on with your AC Paintball game.

    One way you can try to accomplish this is by asking your teammates what they would like to do. You can also ask them what their best skill is and place them in positions accordingly. If they have good aim and are good at hiding, make them a sniper. If they are a fast runner, put them at the front of the group. If they are good at adapting to different situations, put them somewhere in the middle.  

    Plan Out Movements Ahead of Time

    Once you have your team in positions, figure out how your team will move. AC Paintball’s wooded fields are large, so it makes sense to spread out and utilize the space. It is also a good idea to stay off the main paths as this can make your team an easy target for ambushes from your opponents.

    Once your AC Paintball game starts, having your front runners continually push to advance on your enemy is a good way to gain the upper hand. Have your snipers go to strategic areas where you think they will be useful. Have the middlemen spread out and in a place where they can easily and safely communicate between the frontmen and backmen. Finally, make sure the backmen are in a place where they can help aid or defend those in front of them.

    Have A Backup Plan or Reactive Strategy

    There is no guarantee that your original plan will work. If one of your teammates makes a mistake or if your opponents use a strategy that gives them the upper hand, your team needs to know how to react. If your team doesn’t know where to go or what to do, there is a good chance your AC Paintball opponents will start eliminating players quickly. To avoid this, make sure your team formulates a reactive plan before your AC Paintball game begins. Then make sure each player knows what they are supposed to do in various situations.

    Focus On Teamwork

    Your ability to work together as a team can be even more important for an AC Paintball woodsball game than it is for a speedball game. In speedball, the teams and fields are usually small. This makes it easy to communicate and allows you to think a bit more individually. In an AC Paintball woodsball game, however, you have a larger field and more people. This makes it more of a group effort to win the game.

    During an AC Paintball game, it is important to stay quiet. If you are constantly yelling, your opponents will know where you are and be able to eliminate you more easily. Communicating in a large field while being quiet is a fairly difficult task, so make sure you have a communication plan ahead of time. You can use Walkie-Talkies, hand signals, or designate specific players to communicate messages between players. Knowing how to work together well with your teammates will improve your chances of winning your AC Paintball game.

    April 16, 2018

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  • Choosing a Marker for Woodsball

    pump paintball gunYour choice of paintball marker can make or break your game. Whether you are buying your own gun or renting one from AC Paintball, there are many aspects to consider. There are price, quality, accessories, features, and more. You will also want to consider what game and position you are going to play. If you play a lot of woodsball, you will want to choose a marker that complements the natural terrain.

    Distance

    One of the most important details you will want to look at for in a Woodsball marker is distance. The further it can fly accurately, the better. Unlike AC Paintball’s speedball fields, the wooded fields are larger. When you enter combat, you are typically further away from your target.

    Both AC Paintball rentals have an effective range of 150+ feet. Most players find this range satisfactory for playing on our wooded field. If you want to increase your personal gun’s distance, you can buy specialized equipment. By changing the velocity and rotation of the paintball, you can get them to fly further.

    Accuracy

    You will also want to look at accuracy. You have plenty of trees, bunkers, and brush to shoot around. If your shot flies off to the side, you will miss your mark. Your opponent will be alerted and start to shoot at you. Then you may be eliminated and become unable to help your team. An accurate marker will keep you in the game and make you feel like a champ when you hit every target.

    The Tippmann Custom 98 Marker and Valken V-Tac SW-1 are fairly matched in accuracy when firing single shots. If you want to improve your accuracy, though, a longer barrel will help.

    Rapid Fire Speed

    Your marker doesn’t just have to fire accurately, it has to fire rapid shots accurately. While this feature is more important in speedball, it can also be important in a woodsball game. If you are playing a backman or get caught in an ambush, you may need to lay down a lot of paint. Sometimes rapid fire is your only defense.

    The Valken V-Tac SW-1is more accurate when firing many shots. The Tippman has more of a recoil. When a marker has a recoil, you will have to readjust your aim more after each shot.

    valken paintball gunWeight

    Playing on a larger AC Paintball field means more running. Your level of activity is something to condiser when choosing a gun for woodsball. If you are playing a frontman or runner, you will run constantly. Having a light-weight gun will weigh you down less so you can run longer and faster. If you are playing a sniper or backman, you can get away with a slightly heavier marker. The Valken V-Tac SW-1 is smaller and lighter than the Tippman Tippmann Custom 98.

    Durability

    Speedball uses more man-made structures while woodsball uses a more natural setting. This means you will encounter more elements. Southern New Jersey weather can be unpredictable, so you need to prepare for anything. You will want to choose a durable gun that can withstand water, dirt, and extreme temperatures.

    The Tippmann Custom 98 Marker is known for its durability. If you are renting from AC Paintball and tend to be rough with your marker, the Tippman is your best choice.

    Aesthetics

    Don’t forget to think about aesthetics when choosing your paintball gun. Bright and colorful designs look cool, but they will not help you while playing in wooded fields. They will make you stand out and easier to spot. Try to stick to dark colors or camouflage. This will help you stay hidden. AC Paintball’s rentals are both plain black. To learn more about rental equipment, follow this link: https://acpaintball.com/paintball-rental-equipment/.

    February 1, 2017

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