>>3050448Now that you know what to bring/wear let's talk about actually participating in a game.
>finding a gameFirst thing first, you need to figure out where your nearest paintball fields are. Do a google search and try and find one within a 2 hour drive of you as it's a good starting point.
After you discover the field, go to the field's website and look up when their next major game is. There will be various small games throughout the day like normal but you want to go to the BIG games as this is where all the serious teams will be and will be the most populated.
Write down the date so your dumb ass doesn't forget.
>game dayGet good sleep, wake up early and eat a big breakfast. Like seriously just pig the fuck out and don't even feel guilty about it.
>scheduling/timeMost big events are scheduled from 8am-4pm or similar, this does not mean the actual game starts at 8am but rather the whole event. The games usually start at 10am/11am.
If you get there early, go around and drink in the culture. Talk to people, introduce yourself, I guarantee you everyone will be super nice no matter how much they look like a badass biker dude. Those people are usually the nicest actually.
>registrationFind where everybody is signing up and sign yourself up as a photographer. This won't cost you a thing and they'll give you a mask and sometimes a vest. They might ask if you're with a team but it doesn't really matter.
>practice shootingWith your new mask, taking photos will be much more obtuse. Take this moment to familiarize yourself with your new handicap.
Eventually a safety briefing will occur which will mark the start of the game, here you'll learn the rules of play which you may or may not listen to. Basically just keep your mask on while you're out on the field and NEVER TAKE IT OFF unless you're out of play. Don't worry, they'll remind you.
