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To LK 13:
Yes, those are okay as they dont quite carry the stigma as the swastika.
To Shag:
Why a WWII theme? It' simple, really. My job, as Blue and other field owners hire me for, is to bring in players and show them a good time. If a particular type of event is wildly popular in an area, and the players clamor for it, then I owe it to the field that contracts me to provide that.
There are areas that prefer fantasy themes. There are areas that prefer special or black ops MILSIM themes.
The northeast seems to enjoy military themes. Last year I did a Vietnam theme. The year before I did the invasion of Grenada. This year I am doing WWII.
I have done scifi themes, fantasy, movie, and even silly ones. I have done history and fiction, original themes and themes inspired by other stories. In my twelve years as a professional scenario director I have pretty much run the gambit.
But the bottom line is that you can do any theme without crossing the line on acceptability and offensiveness. I think you can have a WWII game with without glorifying Hitler, German war crimes, or genocide. There are differences between remembering historical figures and glorifying them.
With regard to games with no themes, it simply doesnt sell because it doesnt get people into the game. Just as first person shooter video games have a story, characters, cinematics, and an overall goal, paintball scenario games need the same aspects in order to appeal to the masses.
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