As with so many things there is reason and there is politics.
Reason would probably tell most teams at all levels to give the new NPPL Super 7 a try because they are promising all the things that have been missing or at least inconsistent at PSP events. Namely, quality venues, consistently good reffing and adequate facitlities. Then there is the 7-player format which has obvious advantages, even if I personally prefer playing 10-player. There is no confusion or self-competition with 5-player. the backing of a company known for quality and player service: WDP, and the added advantage of being part of the high-quality European Millennium Series.
Politics will probably prevail even if it goes against reason. If it becomes clear that most teams will continue to attend PSP events then it might force failure on the new NPPL. There is a definite herd instinct in paintball.
Most teams, apart from those who can afford and will be invited to join the X-ball competition, will have a tough time deciding which series to attend and will have a tough time getting practiced-up and prepared because their local scrimmage teams may not choose the same league.
Tough but exciting times! Whatever the outcome one thing is for sure: competition is good. If the new NPPL is at all viable it will force PSP to improve the quality of their venues, vendor set-ups, facilities--such as bleachers, toilets, etc.--quality of judging and prize packages.
May the best provider of quality tournaments win, although--again--politics will decide more than quality alone. Unfortunately.
Steve
Reason would probably tell most teams at all levels to give the new NPPL Super 7 a try because they are promising all the things that have been missing or at least inconsistent at PSP events. Namely, quality venues, consistently good reffing and adequate facitlities. Then there is the 7-player format which has obvious advantages, even if I personally prefer playing 10-player. There is no confusion or self-competition with 5-player. the backing of a company known for quality and player service: WDP, and the added advantage of being part of the high-quality European Millennium Series.
Politics will probably prevail even if it goes against reason. If it becomes clear that most teams will continue to attend PSP events then it might force failure on the new NPPL. There is a definite herd instinct in paintball.
Most teams, apart from those who can afford and will be invited to join the X-ball competition, will have a tough time deciding which series to attend and will have a tough time getting practiced-up and prepared because their local scrimmage teams may not choose the same league.
Tough but exciting times! Whatever the outcome one thing is for sure: competition is good. If the new NPPL is at all viable it will force PSP to improve the quality of their venues, vendor set-ups, facilities--such as bleachers, toilets, etc.--quality of judging and prize packages.
May the best provider of quality tournaments win, although--again--politics will decide more than quality alone. Unfortunately.
Steve
