AM I A GRADUATE?

by **Shannon Apple** on Sun Mar 10, 2013 2:00 pm

haha, Well, That thread "first 4 moves" is friggen awesome. Not kidding. I picked up what I needed to know on playing the rounds leading up to where you can make a possible kill.

Then, a couple of friends, gave me some pointers on what to do after that. Never go before you have at least 25 coming to you and set things up as you go keeping the next target in mind and how you're going to move around the board to sweep.

And yep, I have been added to the officer's private game list on recommendation with a "do not show me up" warning from a friend. hehe!

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Don't think I have won many of the private games yet since I've only played a few, so was mostly public standard/ term escalating games I joined while avoiding low rank games as much as possible in order to avoid the monkeys.

I have won many many public games in the same style as SoC.

by **Iron Butterfly** on Fri Mar 15, 2013 7:16 pm

Shannon Apple wrote:haha, Well, That thread "first 4 moves" is friggen awesome. Not kidding. I picked up what I needed to know on playing the rounds leading up to where you can make a possible kill.

Then, a couple of friends, gave me some pointers on what to do after that. Never go before you have at least 25 coming to you and set things up as you go keeping the next target in mind and how you're going to move around the board to sweep.

And yep, I have been added to the officer's private game list on recommendation with a "do not show me up" warning from a friend. hehe! .

Don't think I have won many of the private games yet since I've only played a few, so was mostly public standard/ term escalating games I joined while avoiding low rank games as much as possible in order to avoid the monkeys. I have won many many public games in the same style as SoC.

Well Done Shannon. Its very straight forward and simple is it not? Some people seem to think we teach some super secrete technique, while in reality its simple common sense anyone can do. The first four moves can be critical, which is why the troop discipline is so key.

By round 6 or 7 you should be looking for who to make a move on. By round 9 the game is usually over. Strategy and deployment really depends on the map your playing. As you have probably gathered, what you learn here at SoC is here to help you build a foundation from which to play from.

Good luck

by **Shannon Apple** on Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:33 pm

Iron Butterfly wrote:
Well Done Shannon. Its very straight forward and simple is it not? Some people seem to think we teach some super secrete technique, while in reality its simple common sense anyone can do. The first four moves can be critical, which is why the troop discipline is so key.

By round 6 or 7 you should be looking for who to make a move on. By round 9 the game is usually over. Strategy and deployment really depends on the map your playing. As you have probably gathered, what you learn here at SoC is here to help you build a foundation from which to play from.

Good luck

Yes, pretty much. There is so much common sense involved. For me it was more a less "oh, that's what I am doing wrong" rather than learning any secrets. I was making some of the common noob mistakes. I never played risk before joining CC and I thought bonuses were everything. You have to make the mistakes to learn from them...

and, I see several high ranking players making the same noob mistakes I was making in escalating because they have perfected other settings from which they gain all their points. I guess what I am saying is that one should never think they are awesome after gaining some points. Those who stay humble are the people that will continue to learn and become better players. I still have so much to learn as a player.

by **ebt1972** on Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:39 am

Some of us play so god awfully bad that humility is the only option

by **akabob2** on Wed Apr 17, 2013 12:38 am

would like to graduate ")

by **Shannon Apple** on Wed May 01, 2013 8:01 am

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My score went down slightly since I last posted haha, but it's way more than enough still. I now should have posted 5 games for help.

by **The Phoenix** on Mon Jun 10, 2013 1:51 pm

Can I graduate?

by **Iron Butterfly** on Mon Jun 10, 2013 2:31 pm

If you believe you are ready to graduate I ask that you send me your stats. I will then run it by SOC staff and we will set up some grad games.

Want to graduate from the Academy? Here's what you need to do:

#1: Post at least 5 games for help in your Training Field, with no more than 2 at the same time.

#2: Achieve rank of Lieutenant, while gaining 300 points (net) in Training Grounds-style games (6-7 player, standard or terminator, escalating, unlimited, sunny, casual, auto deploy) since joining. Use maprank to check this out. For players who join at major and above, this portion is waived.

#3: Complete at least 10 Training Grounds style games since joining.

#4: Complete 2 Final Exam games against the staff. (Note: You don't have to win, just demonstrate that you know what we teach)

#5: Graduates must demonstrate a good attitude and a willingness to learn. All teachers have input on potential graduates' behavior.

by **smithallan** on Thu Aug 08, 2013 3:54 pm

More than ready to graduate in singles, both standard and terminator. I have played with several teachers on other maps as well, even won a few. Have made honor roll at least twice. Have made it to major several times. (I hop between 1800 and 2100). Please let me know what to do next, or set up the graduation games with the teachers. Its time for me to graduate and open up a slot for someone else to learn. TY!

by **Bantam** on Fri Aug 09, 2013 5:22 pm

Believe I'm ready to graduate from singles, the only piece is the graduation games with teachers.

by **dhallmeyer** on Sat Aug 10, 2013 11:31 am

smithallan wrote:More than ready to graduate in singles, both standard and terminator. I have played with several teachers on other maps as well, even won a few. Have made honor roll at least twice. Have made it to major several times. (I hop between 1800 and 2100). Please let me know what to do next, or set up the graduation games with the teachers. Its time for me to graduate and open up a slot for someone else to learn. TY!

PM Sent

Bantam wrote:Believe I'm ready to graduate from singles, the only piece is the graduation games with teachers.

PM Sent

by **ebt1972** on Wed Aug 21, 2013 3:59 am

Sooo, i guess its time to ask about grad games.....

To Do!

by **dhallmeyer** on Wed Aug 21, 2013 1:54 pm

ebt1972 wrote:Sooo, i guess its time to ask about grad games.....

#1: 5 Game post - Done
#2: Achieve rank of Lieutenant - Done
#2.5: 300 point gain - Not sure, I run chrome so maprank is out, i suspect its done though
#3: 10 Training Grounds style games since joining - Done
#4: 2 Final Exam games against the staff. - To Do!
#5: Good attitude and a willingness to learn. - Ah crap, is it time to wheel out the incriminating photos again?

Games created.

by **jonofperu** on Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:30 pm

Ready for exams please.

Posted 5 games for help:
Game 12784337 [won]
Game 12642651 [lost]
Game 12657936 [lost]
Game 12591355 [won]
Game 12591347 [lost]
Played another 5 games with appropriate settings for a total of 10:
Game 13179741
Game 13011535
Game 13011534
Game 12895449
Game 12817314

by **dhallmeyer** on Fri Sep 27, 2013 12:34 pm

jonofperu wrote:Ready for exams please.
Posted 5 games for help:
Game 12784337 [won]
Game 12642651 [lost]
Game 12657936 [lost]
Game 12591355 [won]
Game 12591347 [lost]
Played another 5 games with appropriate settings for a total of 10:
Game 13179741
Game 13011535
Game 13011534
Game 12895449
Game 12817314

Games Created

by **spjegues** on Mon Dec 16, 2013 6:43 pm

Looking to Complete 2 Final Exam games against the staff. I have enough games and points.

by **dhallmeyer** on Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:46 am

Games created. Happy Hunting.

by **greyskystreet** on Thu Feb 06, 2014 5:21 pm

Requirements:

Game 13753633: standard, 4 kills, win
Game 13078602: standard, 2 kills, win
Game 12895446: terminator, 2 kills, win
Game 12809701: terminator, 1 kill, loss
Game 11819808: terminator, 1 kill, loss
Game 11753719: terminator, 1 kill, loss
Game 11691994: terminator, 1 kill, loss
Game 11466975: terminator, 5 kills, win
Game 11359714: terminator, 2 kills, win
Game 11328693: terminator, 1 kill, loss
Game 11005496: terminator, 5 kills, win
Game 10906847: terminator, 1 kill, loss
Game 10602192: terminator, 3 kills, win
Game 10508178: terminator, 3 kills, win
Game 10264508: terminator, 1 kill, loss

For these games I have 8 wins and 33 kills toward my graduation!

Just need the finals!!

Games created. Game 13980340 Game 13980339

by **Bantam** on Thu Feb 06, 2014 9:42 pm

I have posted the games to qualify - as i believe I am now able to graduate:

Game 13426703 Terminator, 1kill, loss
Game 13078584 Terminator, 4 kills, win
Game 13049536 Terminator, 3 kills, win
Game 12931068 Terminator, 2 kills, loss
Game 12603961 Terminator, 5 kills, win
Game 12546484 Terminator, 1 kill, loss
Game 12479696 Terminator, 1 kill, loss
Game 12471787 Terminator, 1 kill, loss
Game 12471710 Standard, 4 kills, win
Game 12468249 Terminator, 4 kills, win

Just the graduation games to go.

Not quite ready. Post again when you have enough games posted.

by **gsolo19564** on Thu Feb 06, 2014 9:52 pm

Game 13569920 Term 4 kills, win
Game 13179724 Term 5 kills, win
Game 13142640 Term 4 kills, win
Game 13078597 Term 3 kills, win
Game 12931082 Term 5 kills, win
Game 12457496 Std, 5 kills, win
Game 12402452 Std, 5 kills, win
Game 12761321 Std, 4 kills, win
Game 12615268 Std, 4 kills, win
Game 12503959 Std, 4 kills, win

For these games I have 10 wins and 43 kills towards graduation.

Games Created. Game 14001644 Game 14001645

by **Aussie02** on Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:57 pm

Wish to apply for next stage of graduation please...

Game 10150536 Terminator 2 kills
Game 10881318 Terminator 4 kills - Win
Game 11134094 Standard 5 kills - Win
Game 11439323 Standard 2 kills - Win
Game 11523252 Terminator 1 Kill
Game 11523293 Standard 5 Kills - Win
Game 11523425 Terminator 4 Kills - Win
Game 11546553 Terminator 1 kill
Game 11593658 Terminator 1 Kill

There is 25 kills and 5 wins according to adjusted requirements page 1...

Cheers,

Aussie02

Games Created. Game 14002081 Game 14002082

by **rjhankey** on Fri Feb 07, 2014 2:57 am

Looks like I'm ready for the final exam phase:

1) At least 5 games posted to training field 12: Game 11631740, Game 11517882, Game 11272046, Game 10982720, Game 11000838, ...

2) Current Rank: Captain

Game 13490108- Term, 1 kill
Game 13490107- Term, 5 kills, win
Game 13490106- Term, 3 kills, win
Game 11753716- Term, 3 kills, win
Game 11517882- Term, 2 kills
Game 11344946- Term, 4 kills, win
Game 11272046- Term, 5 kills, win
Game 10150524- Standard, 5 kills, win

3) 70 Training Grounds style games completed so far

Thanks!

Games Created! Game 14045087 Game 14045088

by **currahee68** on Tue Feb 25, 2014 1:41 am

I would like to apply for the graduate status.

13803245 terminater lost no kills
13803241 win terminator 5 kills
13727355 standard loss
13727335 terminator loss 1 kill
13690088 terminator win 4 kills
13690071 standard loss
13628926 standard loss
13495029 stndard loss
13490111 terminator loss no kills
13388714 standard loss 1 kill does not count
13378299 terminator win 5 kills
13370454 standard loss
13165870 standard loss
13142668 standard win 5 kills
13142637 terminator loss 1 kill
13078617 standard win 4 kills
13078597 terminator loss
13011530 terminator loss 1 kill
12990612 terminator loss
12931068 terminator win 2 kills
12895376 terminator loss 1 kill
12778085 terminator loss
13950333 terminator loss 1 kill
13994736 standard win 3 kills

Thank you,
Steve Oliphant
currahee68

Games Created. Game 14071171 Game 14071170