Laser tag is almost always played in the dark. This means that you’ll stick out if you’re wearing bright clothing, making it easier for the enemy to spot you. Wear black or dark blue to keep you hidden from your opponents. Wear something comfortable. You’re going to be running around a lot, so make sure that you’re not wearing any heavy or baggy clothing. Your vest contains sensors. When one of your opponents hits one of your sensors, you’re out. To make it harder to hit your sensors, tighten your vest so that it doesn’t wobble around. To tighten your vest, push it all the way up on your torso, and then tighten and buckle the shoulder and side straps.  Some vests go off accidentally if they’re too loose. Make sure that it’s tight by double-checking the shoulder and side straps before the game starts. If your vest is loose, it’ll be easier to hear it rattling around when you’re moving. You don’t want to give away your position!  If you have trouble with your equipment, ask someone that works at the venue for help. Most laser tag games are team-based, meaning that you’ll be working alongside the others on your team. Before the game starts, discuss a general strategy for working together. This could be as simple as assigning roles, or as complex as setting up specific plays.  Consider using simple hand signals to indicate the location of an enemy, or ask for covering fire. Split your team into two smaller teams and use one for offense and one for defense if you’re playing a game of base defense or capture the flag. If you can study the map ahead of time, look for good tactical positions or areas to hide. Knowing the lay of the land will give you an advantage over an unprepared opponent. Look for areas with good cover, or easy routes to sneak around and flank the other team. Some laser tag facilities have a brochure with their map in it. Pick one up when you get to the play area to see if it has a map!
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One-sentence summary -- Wear darker clothing to make yourself harder to spot. Tighten your tactical vest to make you harder to hit. Communicate with your team ahead of time to prepare your strategy. Study your environment ahead of time to get an upper hand.


While you won’t want too many accessories, a few understated items of wristwear can help round out your look. Watches are a classic style accessory, and come in a variety of great styles. You can also add a few leather or woven bracelets to your wardrobe.  Shop for watches. Watches can be expensive, but a good watch will last your whole life. Look for plain, leather banded watches with classic analog faces. Avoid plastic watches, flashy watches with too much “bling”, or watches with oversized faces. Take your watch game further by buying two or three, then mixing or matching them with different outfits. Buy bracelets. Bracelets are an inexpensive way to mix up an outfit. Look for dark or black leather bracelets, or bracelets woven from neutral-colored cord. Don’t overload on jewelry. Too much jewelry will clash with a rugged look. Rugged style is about plain, classic styles, and an overload of “bling” will throw off the look. Avoid gold chains, multiple rings or other gaudy jewelry. Shoes are a great way to finish off your outfit, and they’ll help pull the look together. Leather, suede and canvas will make up the majority of your wardrobe, so look for those materials in shoes as well. Choose a few pairs of shoes to go with different outfits, then mix and match them to create new looks.  Buy leather boots. Leather boots are a staple of “masculine” fashion, and they come in a variety of styles that will work for your style. Look for brown or black leather lace-up boots, and choose between low or high-rise ankles. Both will look great with your outfits, and the choice comes down to your preference. Tuck your pants into your boots or leave them out, depending on your preference as well. Look for moccasins or chukkas. Moccasins and chukka boots look great with rugged, outdoorsy styles. Moccasins are low-rise, Native American inspired shoes made from leather or suede, while chukkas are higher-rise suede boots with only a few lace-holes. Look for dark or medium-brown moccasins or chukkas, and make sure your moccasins don’t have any ornamentation or fringe. Get a pair of dress shoes. A nice pair of derbys, oxfords or brogues will go well with your rugged style when you need to dress it up. Look for shoes in dark browns or bright, earthier browns. Avoid tennis shoes. Some sneakers may come in browns or suedes, and they’ll look alright with a rugged style. However, most styles of gym shoes feature bright colors and synthetic fabrics that will clash with your look. Brown leather belts with simple buckles are important to a rugged look. Not only will they hold your pants up, but they’ll also give your outfit a simple and classic vibe. Look for a plain belt that matches your shoes or boots. Socks are an often-overlooked part of your closet, but they can really help round out your style. Look for wool knitted socks at an outdoor store. These will pair well with your moccasins or boots. Thick dress socks in neutral or earth tones go well with brown brogues or oxfords.
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One-sentence summary -- Go shopping for wristwear. Choose the right shoes. Get a belt. Shop for socks.


It’s the purple or blue icon with a white gamepad illustration. You’ll find it on your home screen or in the app drawer. It’s at the top-left corner of the screen. This server should be the one that hosts the chat channel from which you want to delete a message.  It’s at the top-right corner of the screen. A pop-up will appear.  This searches the channel for messages you’ve sent. It will now open in a window called “Preview Chat.” It’s at the bottom of the screen.  A pop-up will appear. This message will now be removed from the channel.
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One-sentence summary -- Open Discord. Tap ☰. Select a server. Select the channel. Tap ⁝. Tap Search. Type your own username and tap the magnifying glass. Tap the message you want to delete. Tap Jump to Chat. Scroll up to the message you want to delete. Tap and hold the message. Tap Delete.


Most head wounds heal more quickly than other areas of the body. Check the strips every day to make sure the ends aren’t coming up. If they are, apply another strip parallel to the wound to keep the ends down. Wounds over joints are the most likely to heal slowly because the movement of joints continually open the wound. Leave the strips on for 10 to 14 days. If your wound is not on your head or over a joint, you should leave the strips on for 5 to 10 days. As your wound heals, it will turn a light pink color. Check for that color before you remove the strips. If you notice that your skin is red or painful, it may be infected. Remove the steri strips to check for an infection. If you think your wound is infected, visit your doctor to make sure you get proper treatment so your wound can heal. If you get the strips wet at all, they can come off. Keep the wound dry for the period the strips should stay on. You can shower as long as you can keep the wound out of the water. If you can’t keep the wound out of the water, you’ll need to take sponge baths until the wound heals. By the end of the period your strips should be on, they’ll probably be easy to gently peel off. If they resist coming over, dip a cloth in warm water and hold it over the strips for 5 to 10 minutes. Once you remove the cloth, the strips should pull off. If they don’t, moisten them again.
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Keep the strips on for 3 to 5 days for head wounds. Keep the strips on for 10 to 14 days for cuts over joints. Leave the strips on for 5 to 10 days for other wounds. Keep the wound dry until the strips are removed. Remove the strips by moistening them with warm water.