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matthepepe
09-20-2002, 01:01 PM
PRESS RELEASES:

Angel Teams Clean up in Millennium Series.

At the end of 2001, Angel teams won the coveted World Cup and World Series titles, a major success and the first manufacturer outside of the US ever to achieve this. Immediately after the event the World Series winners Ground Zero left the exclusive WDP stable, and were not replaced.
10 months on WDP have launched the new Angel IR3, complete with the revolutionary new Opto trigger. The Angel is faster and more reliable than ever before, and Angel teams still dominate the major tournament series. The Campaign Cup in London, England re-enforced this dominance. Angel Teams took 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Pro division, the first time this has ever been achieved by any manufacturer since the advent of electronic markers in 1996. A freak result perhaps? A one off? Perhaps not, as Angel teams also took the Series titles in Pro, Amateur and Novice, the combined result of outstanding performances in 5 separate competitions throughout the year. Again, this has never been done before.
The fact that WDP have achieved this kind of dominance while actually reducing the amount of sponsored teams on their books makes these performances all the more impressive. A WDP insider told us:

“It’s not that all the teams play with Angels, it’s just that the ones that do finish higher than the ones that don’t. We recognise talent, and we recognise aggression, we look to design products that suit and compliment these qualities and will give a real edge to our players and teams. We will never resort to illegal firing modes or building velocity cheats into our guns, but certain manufacturers are doing this and it needs to stop. In our opinion it is illegal, sad and dangerous to both the players and the industry as a whole. We are obviously happy with the Millennium series results this year, and would like to congratulate all our teams on a great job”


COPS V2 AVAILABLE AT WORLD CUP

OK hands up if you thought the Angel IR3’s infra-red capabilities were just a fancy electronic gimmick offering no real advantage to the player. Everyone got their hands up yet? Ok well you had better put them back down again, because WDP just made the following press release….

WDP are please to announce that Free software upgrades will be available at this years World Cup, updating existing IR3 circuit boards to the latest software versions, including an entirely new version of the COPS (Crystal Operated Paint Sensor) as used by Dynasty, Russian Legion and Avalanche in their emphatic 1,2,3 at the Campaign Cup in London. Ir3 owners with Mem 2 boards will be upgraded to Mem 3, and those with Mem 4 or 5 boards will get the brand new Mem 6 software. Both Mem3 and 6 include the new version of the COPS system, which has been adjusted to compliment the Opto triggers higher rate of fire. The new system, extensively tested by Chris LaSoya, provides a chop-free feed that does not skip a beat. COPS2 will shoot at 20 balls per second without pinching a ball, is unaffected by light levels, debris or paint colour and still does not require exterior components.
Without Infra Red the new software version would have constituted a new board, which the players would have had to purchase. Due to the IR capabilities this can now be offered for free, and this will keep IR3 owners up to date with the most recent developments without having to buy a new board or marker.
We asked WDP why they made the change, they told us:
“The first COPS system worked well, but players are now shooting the IR3’s so fast that this original system is struggling to keep up, and players are noticing gaps in their firing strings. The new system is over qualified for the job, we are confident that no-one will be able to out-shoot it, players will not notice that it is switched on, they just won’t break paint. The changes are based on feedback from our teams, and we are obviously pleased to be able to offer the upgrade at the Cup and demonstrate the IR capabilities of the Angel.”

Players will also be able to upgrade to the Opto Trigger board in Orlando. There will be a fee for this as it requires a new board to be fitted due to the physical difference of the new switch. This could allow players to move from Mem 3 to Mem 6 software and get the very latest technology. Get there early, WDP’s booth is usually the busiest one so this is going to be crazy!


Shoot like the Stars

Want your IR3 to shoot like Oliver Langs’, Alex Fraiges’, Chris LaSoyas’ or Rocky Cagnonis’?
WDP are offering free player downloads from their booth via an infra-red interface. All of your favourite players settings can be instantly beamed into your Angel, and with a few mechanical adjustments your IR3 will shoot exactly like theirs.
Warning – doing this will mean that you can no longer blame your equipment when you lose, so make sure you arm yourself with a few other excuses for doing badly at the event – just in case!


Ladies for Everyone (pic attached)

WDP’s Kreem Lady Drop Forward is now available with a dovetail mount, and with a screw-in adaptor. Previously the Lady Drop Forward has only been available for players using WDP’s air, but due to the success of the product and high demand, the sexiest cradle in paintball can now be used with most other air regulators, and even with C02 tanks. The Ladies are available at a store near you, or from www.wdp-paintball.com

WDP and Britain have another World Champ!!!!

How many of you knew that Britain has another World Champ.

Well we're telling you now. A friend of WDP's family and top downhill mountain bike guru, Steve Peat has just taken the UCI World Downhill Mountain Bike Cup. He headed the field of more than a 100 top international DH stars to clinch the title last week in the French Alps. Steve is sponsored by top UK bike makers Orange who supply him with his £8000 downhill monster.

Peaty is good friend of WDP and will be headlining at a pro moto-x and downhill event in the UK in November where WDP will be putting on a Paintball pro-am mini tourney. Top riders will be pitting their paintball skills against a WDP select 5 man team. The event will take place over 2 days (2-3 November) with bands, beer, bbq, birds, bikes and the usual WDP buzz. If you need more info contact WDP on info@wdp-paintball.com

angel2klcd
09-20-2002, 07:09 PM
will people with mem3 boards get to change anything?

GeoTracker
09-20-2002, 07:38 PM
I think they're saying if you have a MEM3 board and don't want to get a new board then you can get the software upgrade. So you will have the new COPS.

donut989
09-20-2002, 09:10 PM
Any word on how much the Opta-trigger upgrade will be and also what mechanical things would you need to do to your gun to shoot like the "stars"?

Emmit
09-20-2002, 11:30 PM
this is the final selling point...I'm getting an IR3 at Cup!!!!

Tempest261
09-22-2002, 05:25 PM
THIS IS SO AWESOME! Any update on when the Mem6 flash file and Palm Software will be released?

5150
09-22-2002, 06:24 PM
Yea it will be released at the WC. Like the above states.

poobrownhorse
09-22-2002, 07:00 PM
I think he means the palm software mostly, any updates on that? Its supposed to be within the next 3 weeks now, right?

Tempest261
09-22-2002, 07:55 PM
yeah I'm mainly waiting on the palm software. and are they going to be releasing the MEM5 rom at all? I'm convinced that they eliminated the delay in that version.

poobrownhorse
09-22-2002, 08:12 PM
Oh yeah! MEM5 was a component upgrade wasnt it...

Tempest261
09-22-2002, 08:54 PM
SUPPOSEDLY- but they won't name what the component was. And most MEM4 owners find that their guns have a minor first shot delay when MEM5 owners don't.

poobrownhorse
09-22-2002, 09:14 PM
Well hopefully the MEM6 software will cure that problem.

5150
09-22-2002, 10:54 PM
I do blieve that the mem 6 will.

Tempest261
09-23-2002, 02:40 PM
The delay i'm talking about occurs even with cops OFF. It occurs on only the first shot of a string. Leave it alone for 5 seconds and the next shot will have another delay.

5150
09-23-2002, 05:28 PM
I don't even get a delay with my mem4 cops but, every board is different in a way.

Tempest261
09-23-2002, 07:41 PM
what are your sens and bas set at?

djmjohan
09-25-2002, 02:11 PM
Let me get this straight:

Optoboard owners go from MEM4/5 to MEM6 which has new COPS code (COPS V2)

Microswitch owners go from MEM2/3 to MEM3 which has new COPS code?

What about existing MEM3 boards?
I guess I'll just download it anyways.

dynorock1
09-25-2002, 10:17 PM
aright so i have the mem2 board. that says i only get to move up to a mem3. will the mem 3 have all the advantages of the mem6. I dont understand why they are doing it this way. why cant we all upgrade to the mem6? the other thing is, are all the newer mem boards equipped with the opto trigger? i dont know if i like not having a click...

Emmit
09-25-2002, 10:45 PM
the way I understand the release is that if you have a MEM1 or 2 you will get upgraded to the MEM3 *FREE* what I have gathered is that this had been a board swap that was charged in the past (someone else can verify this I'm sure)....if you've got a MEM4 or 5 you will get the MEM6....

ALL users will be able to get the new COPS V2 does not matter what board you've got. If I'm wrong someone please correct me.

C.Carles-AOG
09-25-2002, 11:03 PM
That's how I read it as well Emmit. Also, a chance to upgrade from Mem1-3 to a Mem6 for a fee yet to be disclosed. Jason will correct if wrong.

Buddha929
09-26-2002, 01:23 AM
If u cant make it to the world cup would u be able to take it to a tech and have them do the cops upgrade or can u do it ur self with the palm software?

Tempest261
09-26-2002, 08:21 AM
I thought the press release said it was possible through the palm software...

Tempest261
09-26-2002, 08:27 AM
I just re-read it- guess they never did mention anything specific about the palm software... god I hope they don't think we're so incompetent that we have to take the thing to a tech to be upgraded.

P Dog
10-14-2002, 10:52 PM
Not sure if I read it right, and I have no intention of ruining anybody's hopes, but on Warpig, I read in their World Cup article, that Warped Sportz AND WDP will be no-shows at the World Cup...

5150
10-15-2002, 03:07 AM
nm, my cops sensor is messed.