Editing William Shatner (section)

=== Origins of SPPLAT Attack ===

Shatner became involved in paintball through JJ Brookshire, founder of the Society of Paintball Players and Teams.

In a July 2002 interview with [[WARPIG]], Shatner explained that Brookshire had previously proposed organising a paintball exhibition at a charity horse show.

Although that initial proposal did not proceed, Brookshire subsequently developed the idea into a large-scale charity scenario game at Challenge Park Xtreme in Joliet, Illinois.[1]

Shatner stated that he had not previously played paintball but was interested in the opportunity to participate in an outdoor activity while raising money for charity.

He became involved in developing the event's storyline and arrangements for filming the game.[1]