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In response to: And Jimmy Speaks!

Cayjunn [Visitor] — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:51:06 +0000

Amber,

The exposure to Ivan's games that I've had, which have been reffing a couple and playing a couple, I found them to be a bit disorganized for my personal taste, with there being way too much opportunity for creative liberties with the scoring if one side is taking a beating, just to make it "competitive". That's not my cup of tea.

In all fairness, the last Ivan game I attended was 4 or 5 years ago, so I don't have a recent opinion. Also, I never had any issues with him personally and I hope that my comment didn't insinuate that.

My comment wasn't meant to be as much of an indictment of the current quality of Ivan's games as it was a venting of my disgust when it comes to Viper games. I used to only play Kerry's games after having been to Tactical games and Ivan's games. My reasoning was I thought that Viper's games carried a very player oriented scoring system that rewarded the players and teams that were willing to bust their asses and work for the score. Alas, I watched as that changed and the teams were all of a sudden villified for putting the foot on the accelerator and never letting off. I saw the game being watered down instead of encouraging the players to learn the rules and make them work to their advantage. I agree that you have to cater to the customer since you are offering a product, but at the same time there is an equilibrium you can achieve without comprimising the competitive integrity of the game and dumbing it down.
Amber, If Ivan were to produce a game out at Blacklands paintball, I guarantee you that if my work and family schedule didn't hinder it, I'd be there to help out Frank and Jimmy and I'd bring along as many people as I could.

In response to: And Jimmy Speaks!

Amber Hunter [Visitor] — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:38:02 +0000

"I'd play a fucking IVAN game before I'd play a Viper game these days."

@ Cayjunn:

Thanks to an enormous amount of BS, a lot of players made that choice this weekend.

And seeing as how I'm biased (being Ivan's wife and all), I'm totally the wrong person to comment on the quality of his games. I can say though that he's always looking for ways to improve the games and fun new stuff for players to do, and I'm certain he'd welcome any constructive feedback / suggestions you may have.

@ Jimmy:

What do you guys need to be able to put on games again? And how much $$$ do you need to get on your feet again? Hypothetical question - if it were doable would you? I know I heard somewhere in there that you were afraid of events being black-balled if you even tried.

To my knowledge, there aren't a whole lot of options for fields in that area and the players I've met from East Texas are all kinds of awesome. I know the area fairly well (beautiful place) - I graduated from MHPS in '96 and attended NTCC for a few years before moving to DFW. I have been trying to talk Ivan into moving out that way permanently for the past year. I've still got buddies out that way and I'm looking for any excuse to come visit for a weekend. I'd be interested in helping out any way I could just as a matter of "home town pride".

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Cayjunn [Visitor] — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:22:34 +0000

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I'll hang up my gear and never step foot on a field again if my only option was to play a Viper game. Hell, my wife would probably divorce me if I tried to go back. I'd play a fucking IVAN game before I'd play a Viper game these days.

I have been witness to the backstage manipulation of Kerry playing his politics when he made TB and therefore Thunderstruck unwelcome. I was asked by my former team Captain, at Viper's behest, to not stir the pot when I simply questioned the integrity of these actions. I've talked to other players who have been verbally bitch slapped for simply being on speaking terms with other producers.
But I didn't think he'd go this far. Frank and Jimmy were always good to me and were nothing but a blast to hang out with. The only thing I ever heard any of them talking about was wanting to make sure the guys that played out there had a great time.
I was content with not giving him my money, but refrained from trying to persuade anyone else to stay away. I think I'll be reevaluating that position now.

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^Hawk^ [Member] — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:06:01 +0000

Thanks for breaking this out and giving this topic it's own thread. I honestly cannot believe at one time I considered Ratsnake a friend.

Krama is bitch...

Spin me another record Mr. DJ!

I can't wait for the bombshell that will be dropping soon.

BOOM! Bring out your dead!
BOOM! Bring out your dead!

In response to: A liar, a thief and someone I wouldn't piss on if he was on fire.

TB [Member] — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:49:00 +0000

Any other questions? This is just once instance where Kerry's lack of morals and integrity have screwed over someone in the sport. In this instance it was people willing to help him and stand good for him with other people, only to get fucked over.

And paintball, as a whole, is less for it as no one in that area has a cool field to play, Blacklands can't host games without some work on a lot of people's parts. The future of it depends on a lot of different people.

In response to: A liar, a thief and someone I wouldn't piss on if he was on fire.

DragonJim [Visitor] — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:47:57 +0000

This is Jimmy for those of yall who don't know me. Those who do know I don't normally get involved in politics and drama and things. I just liked to play paintball and give folks a great place to play and feel at home. I didn't read this entire thread (it is quite lengthy), but here is a comment from those who were done wrong - simply facts...

There was an agreement between Kerry, Frank and myself. That agreement was not met, with maybe half of the monetary terms unfulfilled. Then, without fully meeting the terms of the agreement whereby said person could assume full ownership - many key items were removed from the premises without our permission (some would call this theft). This in turn, has made it impossible for us to continue to host paintball games (or 'compete' with his games, I guess you could say). Said person also reneged on his contract with the land owner, and is currently in breach of contract for lease terms not met.

The land owner, is a long time friend of ours. So I was deeply ashamed at introducing him to someone of such low character who would do such things to those who were business partners as well as friends (please note the 'past tense'). Frank and I are attempting to come up with ways to make restitution to Mr. Black, the actual land owner for BlackLands Paintball. However, as it sits, without the money owed and the materials taken, BlackLands Paintball is done.

I am not one for involving others into matters, so charges will not be filed by myself. However, I do feel that what goes around comes around, and a pissed off redneck is NOT what you want to meet on a dark back road...

TB Edit: Yes, This is the real Jimmy Pitts of Blacklands Paintball. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call me, Jimmy or Frank. :End TB Edit

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10-shot kid [Visitor] — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:16:01 +0000

TB, I know why you don't play at his games. I've commented on that before. My hesitance has nothing to do with your bias, that would be an insult to your integrity. It is only the seriousness and, in my experience with viper, out of charecter actions your saying he took.

I'm sure you remember the similar stance I took on the pacman thing, which was both more serious and less personal.

In response to: A liar, a thief and someone I wouldn't piss on if he was on fire.

Marcus [Visitor] — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:43:27 +0000

^^^

He also has no hard evidence supporting his claims. I wouldn't be surprised if viper sues for defamation of character.

TB Edit: Actually "Wayne" I do have hard evidence, and Viper can sue for whatever he likes, it isn't like I haven't danced down that road before. You know dude, you really aren't helping his cause. More and more people know now that you are a fucking idiot and you can post this from your blackberry or the public library, but I know who you are. And this one, is your very last one. I don't give a shit if you post whatever the hell you think you can do to me. Bring your punk ass to Texas and trust me, you won't leave a happy camper.

As for what you think my address is, try again. And my wife would decimate you with the .45 that she carries. That isn't a threat, just a response to your ranting and raving in the background. JACKASS!! :End TB EDIT