Whether you are experienced or just starting to play airsoft, winning a match is a great feeling. Winning is rarely a solo effort, but having the skill helps your team with being victorious. If you are looking to be on the winning side more often, you may be asking yourself, "how can I become a good airsoft player?"
To be a good airsoft player, you need to do the following: play to your specific field's advantages, have excellent communication with your teammates, be adequately equipped, and most importantly, know how to have fun!
Now that you know the key points, we will go into what each one means and why it is essential to know. No matter how good or bad you are, just remember that airsoft is a game, and everyone is looking to have fun. Remember to enjoy yourself, and you can help make the game more fun for other players.
Playing a good game is not always about who can shoot the furthest or who can run the fastest. Different airsoft fields have different designs, which can drastically impact how the game is played.
It is also important to note the game mode that is currently being played. Different game modes will require different approaches to help your team win. One of the most significant factors that will impact your play style is if the field is outdoors or indoors.
Indoor fields are often played with a completely different style than outdoor fields. The close quarters that players are confined to pose various challenges. Indoor arenas tend to be played at a faster pace, so it is good to adjust your playstyle to accommodate this.
Having a weapon that you can successfully use in these confined spaces is also important. Turning a corner with a long rifle takes more time and is harder to do when comparing to a pistol. If you want to improve your skills in these fields, be sure to practice with small rifles, SMGs, or pistols to enhance your mobility.
In addition to the tighter spaces, lighting also becomes a factor. Without the sunlight, players are restricted to seeing wherever the lights are. Since structures can block some of that light, some areas of the arena may become darker. Some fields even change the lighting in different matches, going as far as turning all the lights off, forcing players to use flashlights or wind up at a disadvantage.
The reduced light, combined with the small areas that players can be hiding, has caused tracers to jump in popularity. Tracers flash specific BBs with light, allowing them to glow vibrantly. Their glow enables the shooter to quickly trace where they are shooting, meaning their follow-up shots can be rapidly adjusted to hit where they need to.
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Since players cannot scan the field to see where everyone is, they are forced to rely more on sounds. One way players adjust their playstyle is to suppress their weapons. Adding foam suppressors help hide a player’s signature, making it harder to tell where they are shooting.
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On the other side, some players opt to amplify their guns to induce fear and take advantage of the echoing effect. One option is not inherently better than the other, so be sure to try both to find which suits your personal preference more!
Finally, gear can make a big difference in these fields. You may notice that the vast majority of players within these indoor arenas have minimal equipment. There are a few reasons that this is a popular choice.
Mobility is significantly increased when wearing less gear, allowing the player to run faster and get into cover quicker. It also causes fewer problems as there is a smaller risk of equipment catching on your surroundings when sprinting by.
If you want to become a better player indoors, focus on this speed and mobility to become victorious!
Outdoor fields are great in airsoft because it allows for multiple playstyles. This added complexity brings its challenges. These fields can vary from game to game as players get to different points in the area and when different game modes are used.
Unlike indoor fields, players have a more extensive selection for the guns to choose from, allowing for support players, snipers, and designated marksmen. Players can also scan the field to get an idea of where their teammates are and the enemy players.
The best plans of action are extremely dependent on the situation and game mode. To help your team be successful, make sure to pay attention to the game mode and the rules. When moving to the objective, players deal with one different problem than indoors: moving in the open.
While indoors, it can be easy moving from cover to cover, outdoors force players to change their tactics. Players must be careful about choosing when and where to move. Pay attention to the location of any enemies, as they can be successful in hitting you while running into cover.
Before proceeding, make sure to plan how you and any teammates are going to move, as moving all at once can lead to everyone being hit. Unlike indoors, where there is diversity in what muzzle device players use, players will often use suppressors outdoors.
Since it may be possible to move around the field without being seen, suppressors tend to be more common for outdoor areas. Players will tend to lean towards any way to help hide themselves to get closer to enemies or the objective.
Just as suppressors are more popular to help hide, tracers are less common as it is easy to trace where the shots came from when shooting over a distance.
Since suppressing fire is common outdoors for flanking or pinning enemies down, carrying more ammo becomes essential. Additionally, running in the sun means more players take hydration packs.
These aspects result in a good number of players carrying full plate carriers or chest rigs.
Excellent communication is key to any team. Communication styles vary based on the field and should be accounted for before playing. Indoor arenas can quickly become chaotic, and groups can easily get behind one another.
Be sure to communicate a game plan with your team before the match starts. Communication can be significantly improved by making sure there are always teammates near each other. If you spot someone but cannot hit them, you can call out that player's position to a nearby teammate.
You can also tell your teammate where you are moving so they can help you get into position.
Outdoors, communication can help your entire team push forward towards the objective. If you are playing different game modes, like Capture the Flag or King of the Hill, you will want to make a plan before the match starts.
Assign roles to players who will excel in those spots. You will also want to make sure people are in shouting distance unless everyone is equipped with radios. With outdoor fields, it can be beneficial to communicate where players are since it will be easier to track them, unlike indoor areas.
As we discussed above for adapting to different fields, you want to make sure you are equipped for the task ahead. What you will need varies on the field, but it can also change based on the game mode.
Games like Capture the Flag or Diffuse the Bomb can require a lot of sprinting. Some players may choose to run lighter setups to grant them greater mobility. However, other players will keep their load-outs to help support in different ways.
Be sure to experiment with your setup to see what you do better with!
Some outdoor events, like Military Simulations or "Milsim," can restrict players from leaving the field to resupply. Some outdoor fields may also enact a more extended game mode.
In these cases, players may not have enough mags to last the entire game, so they opt to take a bag or bottle of BBs and a loader. This way, you can reload your mags when there is a lull.
If you are participating in one of these extended game modes, be sure to take a hydration pouch or some sort of canteens!
Although competition can run high and things may not go as planned, it is important to have fun.
Airsoft is not a gateway into the military, and unless you are in a tournament, there's no prize to risk losing. So it is crucial to keep a level head and remind yourself and others to have fun.
Just as you will hit your enemies, you too will be hit. Be friendly to other players, new and experienced, and you will find a very welcoming community. Be sure to call your hits and apologize if you did not feel a hit.
Fields may use referees, so pay attention to the rules at the beginning of a match and listen to updates during the game. While playing, engage with your teammates to improve their experience.
All these actions will significantly improve your mood and the mood of others around you.
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