Comment Re:Dream on. (Score 1) 292
There's several elements to it.
1. Sharing discomfort with others creates a bond. See Boot Camp etc.
2. Especially for the male of our species, engaging in physical competition is pretty much built in.
3. In order to truly appreciate comfort, experiencing discomfort actually adds to the experience. A warm bed is pleasant. A warm bed when you have sore muscles from working (out) all the more so. A hot meal tastes like manna from heaven after a cold, wet day without food.
As for paintball, like with many other pursuits, half the enjoyment is in mastering the skills required, with each painful hit a reminder there's still room for improvement. In order for victory to be worthwhile, losing needs to involve some measure of pain, be it physical, mental or emotional.