Ive played a little. If you do go for it, spend the money and get a good gun. It will help you enjoy the game more. But know this, you can drop a fourtune into a good gun with motor hop-up, gear and all the goodies for the gun.
The guys I play with are hard core. Laser holographic sites, flashlight, full tactic gear, vest hoods, pants, pads, walkie talkies. Im talkin they look like somthing right off the strike force from your local swat team.
It is fun. Does hurt a little. but like the busa, you wear your gear, spend the money and have a blast doin it.