It's a recurrent theme when debating formats that people mention which format is best to watch, and which would be best for TV.
What on earth is the fascination? Surely every league should concentrate on making the league the best it can be for the player? The best format from a sporting point of view etc? I just don't think it will ever be a widely accepted spectator sport - it's just not interesting enough unless you play.
To illustrate, I have an Indian friend (relevant because he had NO idea what paintball was, hadn't even heard of Woods style paintball so was totally removed from the idea of it as a sport) and the other day I mentioned what I had done at the weekend and as it was easier to show than explain (without sounding like a total geek) I showed him some NXL footage. He watched it for about 2 minutes and then simply said 'you need to grow up' and walked away. I established two things from this discourse; 1. Don't ever mention paintball again to anyone outside 'the circle' 2. Paintball footage, even of the highest quality teams, is fundementally dull to watch.
So my question; in the midst of all these league/format debates - which do people feel is most important for the long term growth of the 'sport', making paintball better for a spectator or better for the player?
What on earth is the fascination? Surely every league should concentrate on making the league the best it can be for the player? The best format from a sporting point of view etc? I just don't think it will ever be a widely accepted spectator sport - it's just not interesting enough unless you play.
To illustrate, I have an Indian friend (relevant because he had NO idea what paintball was, hadn't even heard of Woods style paintball so was totally removed from the idea of it as a sport) and the other day I mentioned what I had done at the weekend and as it was easier to show than explain (without sounding like a total geek) I showed him some NXL footage. He watched it for about 2 minutes and then simply said 'you need to grow up' and walked away. I established two things from this discourse; 1. Don't ever mention paintball again to anyone outside 'the circle' 2. Paintball footage, even of the highest quality teams, is fundementally dull to watch.
So my question; in the midst of all these league/format debates - which do people feel is most important for the long term growth of the 'sport', making paintball better for a spectator or better for the player?
