Crossfire on Channel4

[JanSolo]

Hi all,

Just watched the first episode of Crossfire on Channel4...

For those of you that dont know, it's a paintball show with specially organised scenarios rather than normal tourney or rec fields.

I have to say I was pleasantly suprised by it. Ok, it was a bit cheesy (The 'House Robots' are supposed to remind us of Gladiators I think.)... but the action sequences were well done.

To people who've not played before, it gives a real representation of what paintball is like. Although it is a bit 'warlike', it doesnt pander to the Camo-wearing-tippman-toters. I predict that it'll encourage lots of newbies into the sport which can only be a good thing for all of us.

The equipment they had was wierd! Some of the wussy 'minions' had F4 Illustrators, but I couldnt recognise any of the other guns they used. They were obviously semis, but covered in a load of 'sci-fi' gubbins.

At least the safety was well presented; everyone wore goggles/full face masks. Also, I didnt check, but it looked like everyone was wearing knee and elbow protection...

To sum up:

Pros:
Good action.
Safety seemed OK.
Realistic. (apart from the silly outfits + kit)

Cons:
Cheesy characters.
Presenter was a tit.

Did anyone else see it?

Jan.

 

[JohnJ]

X-fire

Totally agree with what you said Jan.

Theres obviously been a lot of money and time invested in the program so channel 4 must see a future for it.

It will get members of the public out and playing - I should know I've just had a call from a guy wanting to book in my site. He's dug out an old flyer after watching the program. Problem is I shut two years ago.

John

Ps Bully. Thats another one coming your way mate.

 

[Jonneh]

I didn't like it and I have absolutly no idea why.

maybe because they didn't make a point to show how important good cover is (almost everyone was in full view of everyone else 90% of the time).

Can't think of much yet, oh, did anyone notice that 'AJ' dude (hah) kept firing his gun upside down?

oh yeah... distinct lack of The Rock

 

[JanSolo]

Originally posted by Jonneh
I didn't like it and I have absolutly no idea why.

maybe because they didn't make a point to show how important good cover is (almost everyone was in full view of everyone else 90% of the time).

Of course!!! It would make MUCH better viewing if you couldnt see anyone!!!

Presenter: "And here, we see... uh... not much really, cause everyones hiding like girls!"

You lose, Jon.

Jan.

 

[Gogger]

Oh well!... Each to their own I supose..... Personaly, I thought it sucked big time. It was so bad it was almost hypnotic, I couldn't take my eyes off it, it was like watching a car crash or something like that. (You know you shouldn't be looking, and you don't really want to see, but you just can't take your eyes off it!!)
I think the most awful thing is that next time I tell someone that is unaware of the sport, that I play paintball, they might think that that is what I do, and that is sad.
I think Mission Paintball was a much better (but not perfect) advert for our sport.
Gogger

 

[John C]

When is it on?

 

[Jonneh]

Newbie player : Right, I've payed up, i'm kitted out, now wheres my assault cannon? WHAT IN SWEET CRISPY JESUS IS THIS PANSY PILE OF ASS??!?! TIPPMANN??!?? THAT SOUNDS LIKE A COMPANY THAT MAKES SEWING MACHINES!!!@#~~ *

I dont think it represented paintball as a sport, but as a method of putting action into the program.

Hell, i liked mission paintball more as well

I also think The Rock should be one of the el33t forces in the next series

Generic Faceless opponent: We're pulling out (because we are making it too hard
The Rock: IT DOESN'T MATTER!!

or something

*AHAHAHAA I MADE A FUNNY!!!

 

[Richard Kirke (DUPS Rocket) UK]

X-Fire (Dam all u guys beet me to posting about it!)

X-Fire... Hmmm

I think that Jan is right, it was both good viewing and that presenter was a tit... it was horrendously cheesey, but great fun, I think I'm addicted already!

Though to be fair, that is not what I want people to think I do (like Quasar!). Still the paintball wasn't much cop really, neither was the gear (why weren't the SF people using electros?)

N e way, Its nice to see safe paintball presented in a good light in the public eye, which is what we need, and if there are more people wanting to play paintball because of it then that CAN'T b a bad thing.

So, lots of fun, as long as you don't take it too seriously

Well I liked it,

Richard

 

[Sean]

WHEN IS IT ON? SOMEONE PLEASE?

 

[Brown]

I liked it........in a kind of low-budget b-movie straight to video kinda way. Emulsifier what a great name i want one

ps loved your quote richard

its not about what you see but how you see it