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ok Next question is how many full X-Ball fields are there in the uk ???.
because this could turn into something that may go ahead given the correct thought and arrangement.
because this could turn into something that may go ahead given the correct thought and arrangement.
As far as I know, there is only one official and complete XBall field in the country, which includes all the correct bunkers such as the X and the fingers (aka trees, aka projects). Said field is owned by Robbo/Nexus.
I think there are other Xtreme air fields in the country with the X and the majority of the correct bunkers, but not the fingers I don't think. They are not exactly mandatory but along with the X they can make a lot of difference breaking up lanes and providing safer breakouts.
I think there are other Xtreme air fields in the country with the X and the majority of the correct bunkers, but not the fingers I don't think. They are not exactly mandatory but along with the X they can make a lot of difference breaking up lanes and providing safer breakouts.
Dartford 7's has one, but as you say, does not have the fingers, and not as many teabags(i think)...
Dave's is the base kit, a full X-Ball kit consists of the base kit, the extension kit and the pillar kit and is more than a little bit pricey. This whole UK X-Ball league idea has been being discussed by various people for some time and may very well be closer to happening than people think
Didn't they change that recently to increase the format's popularity, such that you can play and call it X-Ball for free, as long as you play it according to the official X-Ball rules?
The timer board is a critical part of the game, especially the penalty clock. Whilst these scoreboards are expensive one thing we could do as a cheaper alternative is to have 2 smaller digital clocks over each sin bin (similar to swimming pool ones or something), with like 1 ft high letters (I've seen these before, just not sure where from). When a player goes in the timer starts counting down. When the timer hit's zero he can come out (obviously), although not as prominent as the big score board at least players get to see the box count, and would be cheaper than having one big computer controlled board. You could maybe have a central game timer controlled by a time keeper or the ultimate also.
If you were to have an event, you should publish the field schematic as far in advance as possible. X-Ball relies upon a lot of preparation and planning. The fluid show play seen at campaign is representative of team prep. approach X ball with a 7 man mindset, and you'll likely get prolonged points and a relatively dull game. Allow teams maximum preparation time and the chance to formulate simple game plans (firing lanes and primaries). I think the organisers would have to commit to either a 2 day event, or having the field up and available at least a full day before hand for teams to either utilise (practice) or plan (i.e. give them an allocated time sport to prepare field walk etc). Preparation and planning are what give you X Ball, not the field and certainly not the amount of paint.
One other thing, you'll need Air in either Pit area, so you either need a central air source (between the 2 pits), or two lots of fill rigs.
Paint consumption may well be higher, but should you talk to the right people, and present the right format / plan, you might find some support forth coming. It may come down to a restricted brand(s), but as a rule X Ball is an unforgiving format, and if your paints below a certain quality both you and the opposition will suffer. Present an option where maybe only 2 premium brands are available at a good price, you may get some backing. It's good business sense as they get to showcase top notch brands, and obviously shift a whiole stackload of paint in a single event.
If you were to have an event, you should publish the field schematic as far in advance as possible. X-Ball relies upon a lot of preparation and planning. The fluid show play seen at campaign is representative of team prep. approach X ball with a 7 man mindset, and you'll likely get prolonged points and a relatively dull game. Allow teams maximum preparation time and the chance to formulate simple game plans (firing lanes and primaries). I think the organisers would have to commit to either a 2 day event, or having the field up and available at least a full day before hand for teams to either utilise (practice) or plan (i.e. give them an allocated time sport to prepare field walk etc). Preparation and planning are what give you X Ball, not the field and certainly not the amount of paint.
One other thing, you'll need Air in either Pit area, so you either need a central air source (between the 2 pits), or two lots of fill rigs.
Paint consumption may well be higher, but should you talk to the right people, and present the right format / plan, you might find some support forth coming. It may come down to a restricted brand(s), but as a rule X Ball is an unforgiving format, and if your paints below a certain quality both you and the opposition will suffer. Present an option where maybe only 2 premium brands are available at a good price, you may get some backing. It's good business sense as they get to showcase top notch brands, and obviously shift a whiole stackload of paint in a single event.
