Why Go German?

It is no secret that those of us who choose to play the "Bad Guys" in scenario games are a bit of a different sort. However, in recent trips to my favorite big scenario in Oklahoma, I have discovered a degree of animosity and even scorn towards those who choose the dark side, and "Go German".

Personally, I found it was a bit hard being heckled, and being treated as if I had sold my soul to Adolf himself. I will never forget the moment where an allied unit threw his arm out in a 'heil' and shouted something to me in what sounded to be German as I browsed the vendors. I had made the 3000 kilometer trek (that's 1864 miles) to the field, and had never stopped to think about this type of behavior. In fact, my team mates and I had chosen to be the bad guys because we heard we would be outnumbered which suited our play style just fine.

Having run with the German Paratroop unit over the last few years, I have discovered that those who join with the Wehrmacht are not at all who many would make them out to be. In fact, some of these hardcore paintballers have become some of my best friends, and others personal heroes, and in no way should ever be considered "The Enemy" on or off the field.

I will be posting interviews with many of the players that I have come to love at D-day, those red-hopper-heroes that continue to Go German, in spite of the opposition. Want to find out what makes them tick? What kind of gear they are toting? Want to see what they eat for breakfast? Hit subscribe, and check out the updates in the "Why Go German" series.

To my smurfy adversaries, who spend the day storming the beaches, falling on our indiscriminate hail-fire I salute you, and look forward to meeting you on the field. I know that there are many heroes that don the bluehoppers and to you I give my respect, I pray that you will return the favor.