One Reason Why MCB Is The Best Online Paintball Community

ThisIsPaintball.ca · 01-22-2012, 05:10 PM

So there are many options for paintball forums online and here is a bit of a story as to why I think MCB is one of the best places on the internet.

One week ago I was extensively injured due to being assaulted, my left eye was damaged, my eye socket crushed, my cheek bone & nose broken and my jaw fractured.

My face was so damaged that my eye was swollen over for roughly 5 days, after spending 36+ hours in the hospital I was released to go home to rest and to recover for a one week before I have to do a week (this upcoming week) of follow up appointments with doctors before having major surgery to hopefully repair the damage done to my face on the 30th of January.

While being in the hospital and having limited things to do and very limited vision I spent a few hours here and there online via my iPod with free wifi on the MCB website. This kept myself occupied and also positive because paintball is a huge part of who I am.

In November I had been asked to play with a team in the upcoming NPPL season and was very excited about the first training session (which was just yesterday) but due to my injury i was unable to attend and yet again MCB kept me busy enough and preoccupied while not being able to go to the paintball field even to watch. While it does not replace actually being on a field or event watching it was something that allowed me to feel like I was still apart of the sport even in my current condition.

While in the past I have had health related issues prevent myself from being able to play the sport that I enjoy I had used playing paintball as a way to show that I have made progress and that I could overcome issues related to my health (also have a pacemaker). Even though I have had this condition for the bulk of my paintball career I have still been able to play in the CXBL, AXBL, PSP, Millennium Series and was going to check off the final league the NPPL this season.

The biggest part of paintball is the sense of community that happens at the field and on teams but I have found that MCB is one of places that has like minded players who are not in it for show or the glitz and fame but for people who truly enjoy the sport for what it is. Unlike any other online location even if you are not in contact face to face MCB makes you feel like your a part of something greater.

So I write this still not really being able to see properly so if there is spelling errors I am sorry but hopefully this can be useful for someone who is going through something similar or a challenge that is limiting them from being able to enjoy the sport fully be is health, finance or anything really.

While I am still unsure of the results of the upcoming surgery I do have to say thanks for unknowingly helping myself through this rather difficult period.

Cheers,

Adam @ ThisIsPaintball.ca

ta2maki · 01-22-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ThisIsPaintball.ca

... but for people who truly enjoy the sport for what it is. ...

Shooting the crap out of people?

Wow, that's horrifying what happened to you. Hope you can recover from this 100%

ApoC_101 · 01-22-2012, 06:04 PM

Glad ya got MCB to keep you going, this site is the best! Wish you a speedy recovery

kynan · 01-22-2012, 06:29 PM

I hope you get better quick. I can't stand it when I miss a weekend of paintball, it makes me feel like I'm missing something. I can't imagine what it's like for you to not be able to go play because some a$$hat assaulted you.
Hope you can get back on the field soon.

-Kynan

battlechaser · 01-22-2012, 06:29 PM

Sorry to hear brother, I hope karma smites the bastards.

As usual, stop by when you need a pick me up.

zicarofam · 01-22-2012, 06:33 PM

Good luck in your recovery !
I have been a member for a few months
And must say this site is great and the members
Are the best ! Friendly knowledgeable and
Down right helpful !

heinous · 01-22-2012, 07:09 PM

wow, what the hell did the other guy get pissed at you for?

Mar · 01-22-2012, 07:17 PM

I am very sorry for what you have been through. That sounds awful. I am glad though that during your quiet, pensive time you found solace in MCB and the members. We are all here for you, get well soon.

Listessa · 01-22-2012, 07:21 PM

Get better soon!
In the meantime, at least you can have fun around here until it's time to play again.

Relax as best you can, kick back, and let the amusement begin!

You aren't the only paintballer where batteries are included around here either. Have you found that Energizer Bunny tattoo yet?

Danny D · 01-22-2012, 08:09 PM

Wow, assaulted in T-dot. You need to either:

Move away from the Jane and Finch area
Or get another wife

Glad to hear the community has the power to heal and that we could help. Thanks for sharing.

May I ask what happened?

01-22-2012, 05:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
ThisIsPaintball.ca Canuck MCB Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Currently Toronto, Ontario	One Reason Why MCB Is The Best Online Paintball Community So there are many options for paintball forums online and here is a bit of a story as to why I think MCB is one of the best places on the internet. One week ago I was extensively injured due to being assaulted, my left eye was damaged, my eye socket crushed, my cheek bone & nose broken and my jaw fractured. My face was so damaged that my eye was swollen over for roughly 5 days, after spending 36+ hours in the hospital I was released to go home to rest and to recover for a one week before I have to do a week (this upcoming week) of follow up appointments with doctors before having major surgery to hopefully repair the damage done to my face on the 30th of January. While being in the hospital and having limited things to do and very limited vision I spent a few hours here and there online via my iPod with free wifi on the MCB website. This kept myself occupied and also positive because paintball is a huge part of who I am. In November I had been asked to play with a team in the upcoming NPPL season and was very excited about the first training session (which was just yesterday) but due to my injury i was unable to attend and yet again MCB kept me busy enough and preoccupied while not being able to go to the paintball field even to watch. While it does not replace actually being on a field or event watching it was something that allowed me to feel like I was still apart of the sport even in my current condition. While in the past I have had health related issues prevent myself from being able to play the sport that I enjoy I had used playing paintball as a way to show that I have made progress and that I could overcome issues related to my health (also have a pacemaker). Even though I have had this condition for the bulk of my paintball career I have still been able to play in the CXBL, AXBL, PSP, Millennium Series and was going to check off the final league the NPPL this season. The biggest part of paintball is the sense of community that happens at the field and on teams but I have found that MCB is one of places that has like minded players who are not in it for show or the glitz and fame but for people who truly enjoy the sport for what it is. Unlike any other online location even if you are not in contact face to face MCB makes you feel like your a part of something greater. So I write this still not really being able to see properly so if there is spelling errors I am sorry but hopefully this can be useful for someone who is going through something similar or a challenge that is limiting them from being able to enjoy the sport fully be is health, finance or anything really. While I am still unsure of the results of the upcoming surgery I do have to say thanks for unknowingly helping myself through this rather difficult period. Cheers, Adam @ ThisIsPaintball.ca __________________ Proudly Brought To You By: Canadian Express Empire Paintball JT Paintball RPS ThisISPaintball Spikes 5150 Chop Shop

01-22-2012, 06:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
ApoC_101 Avratech Industries Inc. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Canada	Glad ya got MCB to keep you going, this site is the best! Wish you a speedy recovery __________________ ☼ Josh Grasby, Machinist/Airsmith/Paintballer Extraordinaire ☼ If you play with skill, style, class, finesse, honour, integrity, pump or semi, you play paintball.

01-22-2012, 06:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
kynan Featuring Death! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ottawa Ontario	I hope you get better quick. I can't stand it when I miss a weekend of paintball, it makes me feel like I'm missing something. I can't imagine what it's like for you to not be able to go play because some a$$hat assaulted you. Hope you can get back on the field soon. -Kynan __________________ My feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

01-22-2012, 06:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
battlechaser Señor Member Join Date: Feb 2009	Sorry to hear brother, I hope karma smites the bastards. As usual, stop by when you need a pick me up. __________________ -BATTLEchaser *Feedback - MCB / SOC / PBn / IOG / CC / eBay*

01-22-2012, 06:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
zicarofam MCB MEMBER Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SYRACUSE NY	Good luck in your recovery ! I have been a member for a few months And must say this site is great and the members Are the best ! Friendly knowledgeable and Down right helpful ! __________________ http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...ml#post2145985

01-22-2012, 07:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Listessa Lost the Daylight Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fairbanks, AK	Get better soon! In the meantime, at least you can have fun around here until it's time to play again. Relax as best you can, kick back, and let the amusement begin! You aren't the only paintballer where batteries are included around here either. Have you found that Energizer Bunny tattoo yet? __________________ The correct question is, "Why don't I need another gun?" How strange to see a lagomorph of such bravery. Loyal Order of the Water Buffalo- Don't Ask Us- We Will Tell! Facilis est Descensus Averni. <--Click to descend to my feedback. NO'MAAM #2"National Organization Members Against AGG Metrosexuals" Rouge Cell #3

01-22-2012, 08:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Danny D Modder at heart Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada	Wow, assaulted in T-dot. You need to either: Move away from the Jane and Finch area Or get another wife Glad to hear the community has the power to heal and that we could help. Thanks for sharing. May I ask what happened?