The completely re-designed CCM (dubbed 3.0) is nearing completion. The new CCM features an entirely new layout. This new user interface is much simpler and easier to learn. New users will find the software super intuitive. Experienced users will enjoy the simplicity and speed that 3.0 allows. New features will be enabled as well, which include the ability to create different player types, a live game feed, and adding/removing players to current games. The software is slated for release this summer. Not every feature will be available in the Beta or even the first release, but they are due in the future.
Beta testing is expected to begin in soon, so if you would like to be the first to use the new CCM software, please contact andy@predatorgames.com.
Please note that there are several conditions that must be met before you get chosen as a Beta tester. Beta testing is also first come first serve, as we only have a limited number of slots available.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
The Eagle Eye at the 2011 NCPA Nationals
Every April, thousands of collegiate paintball players head to the National Collegiate Paintball Association's National tournament. Dozens of schools travel to compete, and range from your Big Ten and Big East clubs all the way down to a plethora of D3 schools. The tournament hosts two game formats designated Class A and Class AA. It is up to the schools to choose which they want to participate in. Several Eagle Eyes were at Nationals this past weekend in Lakeland, Florida. They were on hand to demo and several players tried them out on their Ego's, NT's, and other high end paintball guns. The products drew quite a crowd and sparked much curiosity.
College paintball teams are unique in that every player is about the same age and paintball is considered a school sanctioned activity. Most teams get funding and play several events each semester. They are always looking to expand their membership and provide students with a fun activity. Plus, paintball players who attend the school have an option for playing.
Paintball laser tag, and specifically the Eagle Eye, can help a collegiate paintball team or club in many ways. First and foremost, it allows a cash-strapped team to practice at any time for almost no cost. It will allow drilling without buying paint and let them practice anywhere, including on campus. This will keep more of the club budget directed towards actual events.
Paintball laser tag is also a great way for fund raising. Paintball clubs can set up and run laser tag events for students and people on campus or at school functions and charge per game. Even a few hundred people playing at $2 a game helps. Some universities even use the laser tag for intramural leagues. Teams of students can enter the league for a low fee and compete for a period of time with the hopes of winning something.
Paintball clubs can also use the Eagle Eye to increase membership. This brings more dues to the clubs, and this ultimately means more of a budget. A lot of students hear about the paintball club and attend the first meeting or two with a ton of interest, but often back down after learning about the costs, pain, and mess associated with the sport. Paintball laser tag allows them to enjoy the sport without any of those negative aspects. They might even get comfortable enough to try real paintball.
For more information on the Eagle Eye, check out www.PredatorGames.com or www.PaintballLaserTag.com. If you would like to talk to someone specifically about adding paintball laser tag to your school program, email social@predatorgames.com.
College paintball teams are unique in that every player is about the same age and paintball is considered a school sanctioned activity. Most teams get funding and play several events each semester. They are always looking to expand their membership and provide students with a fun activity. Plus, paintball players who attend the school have an option for playing.
Paintball laser tag, and specifically the Eagle Eye, can help a collegiate paintball team or club in many ways. First and foremost, it allows a cash-strapped team to practice at any time for almost no cost. It will allow drilling without buying paint and let them practice anywhere, including on campus. This will keep more of the club budget directed towards actual events.
Paintball laser tag is also a great way for fund raising. Paintball clubs can set up and run laser tag events for students and people on campus or at school functions and charge per game. Even a few hundred people playing at $2 a game helps. Some universities even use the laser tag for intramural leagues. Teams of students can enter the league for a low fee and compete for a period of time with the hopes of winning something.
Paintball clubs can also use the Eagle Eye to increase membership. This brings more dues to the clubs, and this ultimately means more of a budget. A lot of students hear about the paintball club and attend the first meeting or two with a ton of interest, but often back down after learning about the costs, pain, and mess associated with the sport. Paintball laser tag allows them to enjoy the sport without any of those negative aspects. They might even get comfortable enough to try real paintball.
For more information on the Eagle Eye, check out www.PredatorGames.com or www.PaintballLaserTag.com. If you would like to talk to someone specifically about adding paintball laser tag to your school program, email social@predatorgames.com.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Training With The Eagle Eye
The Eagle Eye doesn't just offer a paintball simulation to those unable or unwilling to play real paintball. It also provides competitive players a viable means of practicing without spending a lot of money. To win, teams must practice. Part of practicing means drilling to hone certain skills and burn in that muscle memory. The Eagle Eye can help you practice and drill anywhere at any time.
Since the Eagle Eye is basically an advanced laser tag system, players and teams can run drills anywhere. Find a separate area at your local paintball field or set up a few bunkers in your back yard. If the weather stinks, drill indoors! Even after you are done playing real paintball for the day, you can continue to work on drills for no other cost. Players and team mates should never have the "cost" excuse not to practice.
While the Eagle Eye does not offer an identical paintball experience, it is close enough to the point where running drills is no different. The beam is fired each time your paintball gun recoils from a shot. Shooting the length of a paintball field is not an issue, and the beam widens slightly farther down range. This simulates paintball drift one way or another. There are no other sensors than that on the unit, which will stress accuracy while training. The majority of hits on a player land on their gun or equipment while playing so this works. Coaches and trainers can also get in close with the players drilling to help since they have no fear of getting hit.
Some of the things the Eagle Eye will allow players to work on are:
To learn more about the Eagle Eye, visit www.PredatorGames.com.
Since the Eagle Eye is basically an advanced laser tag system, players and teams can run drills anywhere. Find a separate area at your local paintball field or set up a few bunkers in your back yard. If the weather stinks, drill indoors! Even after you are done playing real paintball for the day, you can continue to work on drills for no other cost. Players and team mates should never have the "cost" excuse not to practice.
While the Eagle Eye does not offer an identical paintball experience, it is close enough to the point where running drills is no different. The beam is fired each time your paintball gun recoils from a shot. Shooting the length of a paintball field is not an issue, and the beam widens slightly farther down range. This simulates paintball drift one way or another. There are no other sensors than that on the unit, which will stress accuracy while training. The majority of hits on a player land on their gun or equipment while playing so this works. Coaches and trainers can also get in close with the players drilling to help since they have no fear of getting hit.
Some of the things the Eagle Eye will allow players to work on are:
- Basic gun handling
- Playing your bunker correctly
- Moving correctly
- Snapshooting
- Laning
- 1 on 1's, 1 on 2's, etc
- Podding while shooting
To learn more about the Eagle Eye, visit www.PredatorGames.com.
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