History of Rule Systems

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Articles

• History of Competitive Rule Systems: Overview

  A neutral overview tracing the development of regulated paintball rule systems from their early recreational origins to modern standardized competitive formats.

• Evolution of Safety Rules

  A factual timeline describing how core safety regulations—such as goggle requirements, velocity limits, and handling protocols—became standardized across fields and leagues.

• Evolution of Field Design & Layout Standards

  A historical review of how regulated field layouts evolved from loosely arranged obstacles to standardized, symmetrical, and league-defined field maps.

• Evolution of Penalty Systems

  A historical outline describing how penalty structures developed from simple eliminations into layered systems with defined severity tiers and procedural enforcement.