Indeed, and the last thing we want to do is to make airsoft appear even more alarming to MPs and everyone who regards our hobby as being a bit odd and mildly disturbing.
People seem to think more power will make up for them just not being very "good" at Airsoft. More cardio is a bigger game changer than more FPS.
I suspect that is true for some of those pushing for higher limits; certainly, fitness has a big impact on play.
I think we are already seeing this at some sites, especially the more open ones with long lines of sight; pushing power levels up would only make it worse.
My biggest Airsoft "hack" has been losing seven stone. Like anonymoose says too our lower limits encourage shorter engagement ranges and that will always be more fun than shooting at slightly further away bushes.
Leading to at best increases in green fees for players potentially putting off some, or at worst sites shutting as the simply can't afford to stay open.
This. It would make playing at smaller sites boring as hell if both sides can only get 15 yards out of their respawn before getting into range of each other. Not to mention that the increased pain of getting hit would put many off wanting to close in on objectives. Also if anyone really does need extra range there are far better ways of achieving it than simply upping the muzzle energy
