| The virtual world is developing to encompass the real | | | | on the scenario. |
| one. Virtual gaming is one such way. Today gaming | | | | Paintball tournaments are now held in various parts of |
| modules are evolving to include the player in many | | | | the world. Participants are expected to follow a code |
| more ways. Games are now available with jackets | | | | of conduct. This code of conduct is enforced by |
| and helmets that simulate the feel of being in live | | | | referees that accompany the teams. The referees |
| combat. These jackets and helmets use puffs of air to | | | | regulate play and call out the 'dead' players. The rules |
| create the impact of being shot at. Some consoles | | | | are generally the same all over the world and follow |
| use a wireless joystick that can be used as a variety | | | | the protocol used to conduct professional tournaments. |
| of objects like a tennis racquet, a baseball bat, etc. | | | | Artificial terrain is being used more now-a-days. |
| Paintball is a real world game that a lot of gamers | | | | Artificial terrain is easy to install and can be used in a |
| enjoy. | | | | number of different combinations. This saves time and |
| Paintball was invented in the 1980's and has gained | | | | money involved in reshaping the earth. |
| popularity as time passed. The game of paintball | | | | The military are now actively using paintball as a |
| involves two or more players divided into competing | | | | combat training tool. The paintball guns used by the |
| teams. The game is very much like real combat | | | | military are designed to imitate real weapons. Paintball |
| except for the ammunition used. Paintball guns fire | | | | is used in war games because it is a better way of |
| capsules of paint that explode on impact. Different | | | | marking targets that have been neutralized. Previously |
| teams use different colors. The rules are pretty much | | | | it was up to the referees to decide the damage and |
| like Capture the Flag. A team needs to eliminate all the | | | | deaths. This was often disputed. With paintball the area |
| members of the opposing team to win. Paintball can | | | | of impact on the target is clearly highlighted making it |
| be played in a variety of environments. Natural and | | | | easy to assess damage. There has been criticism that |
| artificial features are used to simulate combat terrain | | | | paintball promotes violence among children and so |
| and provide tactical points. A game can last for | | | | measures have been taken to de-emphasize this. |
| anywhere between a few minutes to days depending | | | | |