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delta paintball · 02-13-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by The Inflicted

Something no one's mentioned yet is that this promotion encourages players to form and play as teams. That means more players playing more often out of loyalty and obligation- which I think means everyone wins.

The average shelf life for any paintball team is 2 years.

The Inflicted · 02-13-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Harbinger[TG]

That is a pretty big leap. I don't think package deals or sponsorships really relates to long term growth.

Not on an individual basis, but a package deal contingent on groups of people playing would improve player retention.

It's the same principle behind designing online games like World of Warcraft that promote cooperative team-based play and player growth- players sometimes continue to stay involved with the game out of obligation or loyalty to a team that now depends on them.

Harbinger[TG] · 02-13-2010, 09:04 PM

I am going to have to side with Josh. Most players don't play more than a few years. None of the people I started with in the 80s are playing. Only one person from my tourney team from 2004 still plays. My scenario team has 10-15 hard core players, but we also have a ton that never made it past 3 years.

There were tons of video games before WOW. Hell the first multi player game was M.U.L.E. and that **** is like 20 years old.

All this does is get kids to buy a package deal and stay together. Odds are they were already together. Nothing can be said of them staying together longer.

DFSniper · 02-14-2010, 08:20 PM

ok, but even IF it helps them stay together longer, it may help the sport, but it cant hurt it.

Crimson Death · 02-14-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DFSniper

ok, but even IF it helps them stay together longer, it may help the sport, but it cant hurt it.

Instead of those same players buying from a BM store they get it directly from the company.

Chappy · 02-14-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Crimson Death

Instead of those same players buying from a BM store they get it directly from the company.

No, they have to buy it from a BM, that's part of the deal.

MondoMor · 02-14-2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Harbinger[TG]

Hell the first multi player game was M.U.L.E. and that **** is like 20 years old.

Oh, crap. Now that music is stuck in my head!!

Crimson Death · 02-14-2010, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chappy

No, they have to buy it from a BM, that's part of the deal.

Oh that's awesome then.

Harbinger[TG] · 02-15-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MondoMor

Oh, crap. Now that music is stuck in my head!!

hahaha

ogre45 · 02-18-2010, 11:05 AM

incase it is not noted, mentioned before, etc, just to add my 2cents

1) you have to go to a local field/store . . . they can reject you . . . it is an option
1a) since you have to go to a field/store they MAY get credit for a sale . . . at least I sure hope so

2) BT is listed but you only get empire and invert gear ? ? ?

3) Sponsorship is NOT ALWAYS a free ride, some offer something beyod what the average Joe gets. It is to help them in doing what they do. Some Sponsorships offer webhosting, some offer just cash broken up by events showings, some require PR (public relations) showings not at an event, some offer only help with transportation cost or bookings.

To join a motorcycle club you need a sponsor
AA or NA you have a sponsor
to ride a silly bike in france you don't need a sponsor but one sure helps
to get married at some churchs you have to be a member or practicing the faith and an existing member must vouch for you . . . aka sponsor.
to join a paintball team the other memeber must approve your position on the team . . . aka sponsor you

Note packages are only for tourney players so the teams MUST book tourney events.

However, just like Harb and Josh I too agree the paintball sponsorship needs a true make over to hold the sponsoring to what other industries do even to a small scale change from what it is. I did note it else where before I saw this.
The sponsor needs to do more than just offer discounts.

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ogre45 Look at me I'm on a Boat! Join Date: Mar 2009	incase it is not noted, mentioned before, etc, just to add my 2cents 1) you have to go to a local field/store . . . they can reject you . . . it is an option 1a) since you have to go to a field/store they MAY get credit for a sale . . . at least I sure hope so 2) BT is listed but you only get empire and invert gear ? ? ? 3) Sponsorship is NOT ALWAYS a free ride, some offer something beyod what the average Joe gets. It is to help them in doing what they do. Some Sponsorships offer webhosting, some offer just cash broken up by events showings, some require PR (public relations) showings not at an event, some offer only help with transportation cost or bookings. To join a motorcycle club you need a sponsor AA or NA you have a sponsor to ride a silly bike in france you don't need a sponsor but one sure helps to get married at some churchs you have to be a member or practicing the faith and an existing member must vouch for you . . . aka sponsor. to join a paintball team the other memeber must approve your position on the team . . . aka sponsor you Note packages are only for tourney players so the teams MUST book tourney events. However, just like Harb and Josh I too agree the paintball sponsorship needs a true make over to hold the sponsoring to what other industries do even to a small scale change from what it is. I did note it else where before I saw this. The sponsor needs to do more than just offer discounts. __________________ Sponsored by: My Job, girlfriend, friends, family, food, and pure determination. "If it ain't broke, don't lend it." - Red Green Last edited by ogre45; 02-18-2010 at 01:12 PM.