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Post by Rook on Feb 6, 2010 15:41:22 GMT -5
What goes into being a general or xo?? I understand the recuriting, the planning and the leadership, but im more talking about when it comes down to gametime. What does the day of a general or xo look like?
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Post by chowda on Feb 6, 2010 16:14:26 GMT -5
Oh boy. This could be a long post.....
Let me start by saying that my post is not intended to scare anyone off or dissuade anybody from giving this very rewarding position a chance.
- Be comfortable with the decision to choose a position like this. If you're shy or don't like being in charge/responsible then this isn't for you.
- Recruit, recruit, and recruit some more. Get your troops ready and involved early.
-Have a plan for the game. A very basic, general plan but don't be suprised if it doesn't last after the bird banger. Paintball players aren't real soldiers and many don't follow orders or are drawn to marker fire like moths to a flame.
-It's your responsibility to make sure everyone is having fun. You're a listener, a cheerleader, a coach, a safety guide, and the guy that gives them the will to win. This is the most important part of the job on game day.
-Ham it up! Have fun!
On game day, the majority of your work is over. You've recruited the best you can, made your plan, involved your troops and now it's time to execute. Don't get anxious or upset. It's only a game. Everyone wants to win but it's only for fun. Remember that.
Generals, on game day, send and receive field reports, make mission teams, make sure the missions get out AS SOON AS THEY COME IN, and tries not to get taken out. In the line of duty, You don't get a lot of trigger time and the amount of work that will be personally on your shoulders depends on who and how well you recruited before the game.
I think everyone should general at least once and I think it wise to start as an XO first and shadow an experienced general to get a good feel of how it will go.
Personally, I don't like to measure my success in victories but in how much fun a game is. That's what people remember more.
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Post by fishmishin on Feb 6, 2010 17:53:25 GMT -5
Chowda that was very well written !
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Post by rexican on Feb 6, 2010 18:45:23 GMT -5
I agree.
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Post by princejohn on Feb 6, 2010 21:08:15 GMT -5
Amen chowda! Being General is Fun but mentally taxing!
Oh I'd like to add that you don't have to stay at the CP 24/7 I played decoy (no weapon) a lot, I find people are quite happy to shoot at the Gen instead of the people shooting back at them with paint lol. You can Field Command (more of a morale factor) but make sure you have some one at the CP controlling the missions and were to send people. If you ask me the XO has the worse Job they usually stay at the CP longer.
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Post by Oxyfyde on Feb 6, 2010 21:41:39 GMT -5
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq9wnn0oMSwAbove is a link for a video of mine that I had recorded while I was a General. I'm not saying that this is how it goes all of the time, but this is pretty much how it went for me. I would have to say the toughest part (In game) is troop placement/coordination. As the video goes on, you will notice the increasing # of radios on my vest. Listening to multiple people talk to you at the same time, through different radios is hard. 'Nuff said. Oh, and don't forget to read the disclaimer at the start of the vid. Enjoy ;D 
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Post by pickle on Feb 6, 2010 23:21:36 GMT -5
I like to start by saying its both a combination of exhilaration and sheer terror. Nothing more terrifiying than standing in the back corner of the triangle all by yourself listening to the firefight swriling around your CP. However it is the most rewarding experience, I believe, in paintball. Yah I mean you can run and gun all day, take home the MVP, kill the enemy general 800 times, or complete all the missions in the game, but that all pales in comparsion to leading your troops in a slugmatch and coming out on top. Everyone knows I've done this rodeo a million times and each time is drasticly different and equally rewarding as the first time. If you ask me, I'd be in the CP every game, but I know I have to let some new guys take the reigns, and its always nice to teach my trade to others.
The most important generic advice, I'll give to people is to remember the difference between team players and walk ons. I know this seems simple, but Chowda kind of hit on this earlier, walkons will travel to where ever the firefight is, and if thats were you need people then they are a great force to be reckoned with. However when you need finesse and skill, you need to rely on members of teams, and each team has its strengths and weaknese which you need to be aware of. Teams that run and gun will be less likely to complete a mission that requires them to assault a position thats behind your lines and not likely to be attacked any time soon. Also some teams prefer the woods over the village, which is something else you need to be aware of.
Thats my hard earned 2 cents.
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Post by mushroom on Feb 7, 2010 11:37:25 GMT -5
The most frustrating part of being a General? Communications. You never really know exactly whats going on on the field. Yet communication is key. I've seen players listen to the radio and respond to trouble calls all day, players only respond to their own team mates, and players completely ignore everyone and just pass troop locations (like they are a scout sniper or something). While all do their small part and give you the intel you need, it comes in in bits and bits and pieces and you need to interpret what is going on on the field. THIS is what make you tired at the end of the day. I've been more tired after generaling than after a hard day of play.
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Post by joker on Feb 12, 2010 0:02:14 GMT -5
hmm this makes rethink everything thanks!
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Post by Traffic on Feb 12, 2010 5:13:44 GMT -5
let me touch up on something.
keeping a straight head during the game.
when your CP is getting over run or you don't have missions getting completed DO NOT get angry, depressed, our upset in any way. the players on your team look up to you, you are their commander, you led them to victory. they need your support as much as you need theirs.
also, if you are a general bring a marker out on the field with you. nothing is more honorable and valorous than the team seeing the general fighting along side them.
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Post by pickle on Feb 12, 2010 13:06:46 GMT -5
also, if you are a general bring a marker out on the field with you. nothing is more honorable and valorous than the team seeing the general fighting along side them. Thats assume the General is good with a marker  |
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Post by kouza on Feb 12, 2010 16:49:32 GMT -5
also, if you are a general bring a marker out on the field with you. nothing is more honorable and valorous than the team seeing the general fighting along side them. Thats assume the General is good with a marker Thus, we require pickle to leave his off the field  . Love ya mean it <3 |
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Post by Rook on Feb 12, 2010 19:02:31 GMT -5
Thats a burn..LMAO
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Post by joker on Feb 13, 2010 1:33:17 GMT -5
or just get a player to wipe them all out |
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Post by pickle on Feb 13, 2010 3:18:13 GMT -5
Pssh theres no burn, I'll freely admit that I can't hit the broad side of the barn standing next to it. Know you limits children, and know them well.
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. Love ya mean it <3