MacDev Ronin
MacDev Ronin was a Malaysian tournament paintball team based in Kuala Lumpur. The team competed in the Malaysian National Paintball League (MY-NPL), Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit (MPOC) and Paintball Asia League Series (PALS), with documented tournament appearances between 2007 and 2013.[1][2][3]
MacDev Ronin finished second in Division 1 at the 2008 Paintball World Cup Asia, won the second round of the 2010 MPOC championship and finished fourth at the 2010 World Cup Asia. The team also represented Malaysia at the 2009 Intercontinental Cup in Paris, France.[3][4][5][6]
History
[edit]Early competition (2007–2008)
[edit]MacDev Ronin was competing in Malaysia's Division 1 tournaments by November 2007.
At the final round of the 2007 MY-NPL season, held at the Malaysian Paintball Academy in Petaling Jaya, the team finished fourth behind Demonz, TAG Effect and Nemesis.[1]
During the 2008 season, MacDev Ronin finished third at the third round of MY-NPL, held at MAPAAC in Petaling Jaya on 31 May–1 June.
At the season-ending tournament in November, the team finished second behind Nemesis Legion. MacDev Ronin also received the league's Best Club award for 2008.[2][3]
2008 World Cup Asia
[edit]MacDev Ronin achieved its most significant international result at World Cup Asia, held at Xtion Paintball Park in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, from 13 to 16 November 2008.
The team advanced through the Division 1 competition, defeating opponents including Datis, Australia's Sydney SWAT, Raskal and Demonz Red.
MacDev Ronin reached the final against Thailand's Infernal.
Infernal won the championship, leaving MacDev Ronin in second place.
Malaysia's Xtioneers finished third, with Sydney SWAT fourth.[4]
Following the tournament, Australian equipment manufacturer MacDev publicly congratulated the team and reaffirmed its sponsorship commitment.[7]
International competition in Europe (2009)
[edit]MacDev Ronin represented Malaysia at the 2009 Intercontinental Cup, held alongside the Millennium Series Paris tournament in July.
The team competed against international opponents including Budapest Bullets, Riga Chilli Peppers and Assala Libreville.
MacDev Ronin finished third in its preliminary group, recording one victory against Assala Libreville.
The team subsequently lost 4–0 to Marseille Icon in the quarter-finals.[5][6]
MacDev Ronin also entered the Millennium Series Division 2 tournament at the same event, facing Ronins PBW Haguenau, 2easy Warsaw and London Nexus.[8]
In domestic competition, the team finished second at the fourth round of the 2009 MPOC championship, held at Xtion Paintball Park in Kuala Lumpur on 13–14 June.[9]
2010 MPOC season
[edit]MacDev Ronin won the second round of the 2010 Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit in April.
The team defeated a field that included Demonz Red, X-Fox and Perth City Trauma to secure first place in Division 1.[10]
At the final round of the season, held at MPSJ Stadium in Subang Jaya on 2–3 October, MacDev Ronin finished second after losing the championship match 3–2 to Demonz Red.
The team's own account reported that it reached four finals during the five-round season, winning one tournament and finishing second at three others.
Although MacDev Ronin described itself as the league's highest-ranked team, contemporary MPOC results identify Demonz Red as the overall 2010 Division 1 series champion.[11][12]
MacDev Ronin also won the 2010 Sabah Youth Cup, according to the team's published season review.[13]
2010 World Cup Asia
[edit]MacDev Ronin returned to World Cup Asia in November 2010.
The tournament was held at Padang Merbok in Kuala Lumpur from 26 to 28 November.
MacDev Ronin finished fourth in Division 1, behind Iran's Datis, France's Bad Elements and Australia's STK.
The team also received a Best From Nation award as the highest-placed Malaysian competitor in the division.[13]
Later competition (2011–2013)
[edit]MacDev Ronin continued competing in the MPOC during 2011.
The team finished third at the second round in Malacca in March, with several players from Australia's STK joining the squad for the event.[14]
At the fourth round, held at Xtion Paintball Park in Bukit Jalil on 11–12 June, MacDev Ronin finished second after losing the final 3–2 to Nemesis Legion.
Australian player Daniel Woods was among the guest players representing MacDev Ronin during the tournament.[15]
The team's official PBLeagues record documents further competition in 2013.
MacDev Ronin finished fifth among six teams at the opening round of the MPOC season in January.
The team subsequently finished eighth among ten Division 1 competitors at the Malaysian Open in May 2013.[16]
The team's original founding date and subsequent organisational status have not been conclusively established.
Sponsorship and equipment
[edit]MacDev Ronin was sponsored by Australian paintball equipment manufacturer MacDev, which supplied electronic tournament markers and technical support.
The team used MacDev Cyborg markers during its early international competition, including the Cyborg RX at the 2008 World Cup Asia.[4][7]
A December 2010 statement published by team manager Alan Lian identified the following organisations as supporters:
The same statement announced additional equipment sponsorship from Empire Paintball for the 2011 season.[13]
Notable players and personnel
[edit]The following personnel were identified on the team's official website during the 2010–2011 period:
- Alan "Ace" Lian – Team manager, jersey number 31.
- Oden – Team captain, jersey number 69.
- Shamsher Opherden – Player and paintball coach.
- Julian Lee – Team member.
- Andy Ali – Team member.
- Gavin Tee – Team member.
- Gregory Tee – Team member.
- Bernard Cheng – Team member.
- Eddy Muhd Tahir – Team member.
- Adrian Joitol – Team member.[17]
Selected tournament results
[edit]| Year | Tournament | Division | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MY-NPL Event 5 | Division 1 | 4th [1] |
| 2008 | MY-NPL Event 3 | Division 1 | 3rd [2] |
| 2008 | MY-NPL Event 5 | Division 1 | 2nd [3] |
| 2008 | World Cup Asia | Division 1 | 2nd [4] |
| 2009 | MPOC Event 4 | Division 1 | 2nd [9] |
| 2009 | Intercontinental Cup, Paris | International | Quarter-finalists [6] |
| 2010 | MPOC Event 2 | Division 1 | 1st [10] |
| 2010 | Sabah Youth Cup | Open | 1st [13] |
| 2010 | MPOC Event 5 | Division 1 | 2nd [11] |
| 2010 | World Cup Asia | Division 1 | 4th [13] |
| 2011 | MPOC Event 2 | Division 1 | 3rd [14] |
| 2011 | MPOC Event 4 | Division 1 | 2nd [15] |
| 2013 | MPOC Event 1 | Division 1 X-Ball | 5th [16] |
| 2013 | Malaysian Open | Division 1 X-Ball | 8th [16] |
See also
[edit]- Paintball in Malaysia
- Paintball Asia League Series
- Paintball World Cup Asia
- Malaysian Paintball Official Circuit
- Xtioneers
- Infernal (paintball team)
- Datis (paintball team)
- List of historically significant paintball teams
References
[edit]- MY-NPL – Official 2007 Event 5 Results, published 12 November 2007 on Lowyat.NET.
- Villain Paintball – MY-NPL 2008 Event 3 Results, 3 June 2008.
- Villain Paintball – MY-NPL 2008 Round 5: The Grand Finale, 3 November 2008.
- Villain Paintball – MacDev Rules!, 17 November 2008.
- SEBURO – Paris Update: ICC Both Malaysian Teams Finish Third in Their Groups, 5 July 2009.
- SEBURO – Paris Update: ICC Quarter-Finals, 5 July 2009.
- Villain Paintball – MacDev Ronin at MacDev Website!, reproducing Bourke Grundy's manufacturer statement, 24 November 2008.
- SEBURO – Paris Update: MacDev Ronin Division 2 Preliminary Matches, 4 July 2009.
- Villain Paintball – MPOC 2009 Fourth Leg Results, 15 June 2009.
- Team Rocknrolla – Rocknrollas Win Their Second Medal in a Row!, 28 April 2010.
- Ronin-Paintball.com – Ronin Finishes Second at MPOC 2010 Finale, Alan Lian, 6 October 2010.
- Villain Paintball – MPOC 2010 Event 5 Results and Overall Series Champions, 4 October 2010.
- Ronin-Paintball.com – MacDev Ronin Finishes Fourth at World Cup Asia and Named Best Malaysian Team, Alan Lian, 3 December 2010.
- Ronin-Paintball.com – MPOC 2011 Event 2 Results, 8 March 2011.
- Ronin-Paintball.com – MPOC 2011 Event 4 Results, Alan Lian, 18 June 2011.
- PBLeagues – MacDev Ronin Official Historical Team Results, 2013.
- Ronin-Paintball.com – Official Team Website and Personnel List, 2010–2011.