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Coach Tryout Results
Topic Started: Jul 15 2014, 06:47 PM (495 Views)
Squee913
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The staff has gone over all of the entries and have all reached a decision for each teams coach. Before I get started I want to cover somethings. First and foremost, this is not up for debate. I know that sounds harsh, but it has to be that way. As with any tryouts, the judges decision is final. If not, then things devolve into a mess of arguments. In the end each team can only have one coach and some people will be upset they were not picked. It is natural, after all, if you did not think your build was best, you would not have submitted it. I only ask that you keep in mind that our choices were based on who we felt would do the best job for that team, not who we felt was the only person who would do a good job. On top of that, I urge everyone to remember the actual difference between coach and supporter is a very small gap. A coach is not a dictator. They do not get to force their views into law. Their voice is only as important as everyone else's on the team. The role of a coach is to be a ringleader. They are the ones expected to lead conversation, spur debate, post the agreed upon builds in the Final customization thread. The supporters have just as much say in build making. The point I am making is even if you are not a coach, you should not despair since your voice can and still will be a major factor in your team if you choose it to be. Finally, here is how this will go down. I will go team by team posting each applicants builds in a spoiler tag. Underneath it I will list the staffs general views and then I will post our pick for coach. I will be talking about the builds in a fair but straight forward manner. My goal is not to be hurtful or rude by any means. It is to avoid misunderstanding through sugar coating. Simple and straight forward is the easiest to understand. The rules the applicants were supposed to follow are below for reference:

Rules


Super Saiyans

RabidTurles


While the builds here are not particularly bad, Rabid Turles did not follow the rules. Brolly and Mid-Goku are not now, nor have they ever been on the Super Saiyans. The rules clearly stated that you were to use the characters on the team you were applying for, not add anyone you choose. While this does not make a good first impression, it does not exactly eliminate Rabid from the running. The builds themselves are a good foundation, but lack a in depth knowledge of the Super Saiyan's strengths.


CrimsonFlame



Everyone on the staff was impressed at the strong logic and creativity displayed by someone relatively new to the league. While it is unclear if how effect some of these builds will be, the logic behind them is undeniably solid. The level of work put into making these builds was evident.


CrimsonFlame is the new coach of the super saiyans.




Blades

Bluwolfie



While the builds are not particularly bad, they also do not play to many of the character's strengths. Several of these builds are all purpose builds that could do well, but not great on almost everyone. Another thing to note is the comment that Blu was not sure where to go with Tao. Tao is not a hard character to figure out with some research. "I don't know, so let's try this" logic is not a very strong argument.

NamekPikkon



NamekPikkon committed the same mistake Rapid did in adding player from another team, however, this is mitigated by the fact that he still made a build for Janemba and planned for the match with him just in case. There was an incredible amount of thought and work put into these builds that is evident to anyone who reads this application. Every build attempts to play to strengths of a character and it is clear that Pikkon did his research. That said, the builds were not perfect by any means. They had sound logic but could use refinement.

This was a close call as both of these builds had merit. In the end we chose NamekPikkon to be the coach of the blades. The effort and research he put into this application tells us that he is willing to pour the same amount of work into his team. We have confidence that more time and effort will further refine his already sound builds.

Edited by Squee913, Jul 15 2014, 06:47 PM.
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Derp


FCD


The main problem with these builds is that they do not do much to evolve the team. With the exception of Herc and some AI changes, most of these characters are trying to fill the same roles they did during season 5 when the team had a very bad season. While it is clear that some steps were taken to effect change, and that is a good thing, it is not enough to drastically alter the teams performance, and lets face it, this team needs to step it up.

Derangel


It is obvious an insane amount of work went into this application. The logic is solid and every well explained. More importantly, these builds have the potential to greatly improve the team. We are skeptical if the results will be enough to make a complete comeback, but it is a very solid start and the logic behind it is more important to the tryouts then the actual results.

TheNew-Mrs.Cold


Sadly, This is an illegal build Android 19 is not allowed to have Racoome AI or master grab due to his grab stealing life. A link to the rules for each character was put into the rules for this tryout so anyone doing their research would have known this.


In the end, we choose Deragnel for coach of team Derp. Whether or not his builds are perfect right now is not the issue. They are a solid start and if Derangel puts the same amount of work into the team as he did the application, this will only improve.


Rugrats

PvtCryan502



There is absolutely no effort made to analyse and counter the opposing team in this application. Everything done is done to play to players strengths regardless of who they are fighting. As we have seen thought this season, this is not an effective strategy to make it to the Bowl, and it is certainly not what we want to see from a tryout application. To be an effective coach, you have to understand your team, your opponents, and tailor your builds with both things in mind. In addition there is almost no change or innovation from the builds they ended season 5 with. Looking at these builds, there is little reason to think the team would improve.

BlackPegasus


This is not a very acceptable application because it has no explanation behind any of the builds. We do not know the logic used to arrive here and thus, we cannot judge Back's ability to be a coach. We are not looking for a build that wins. We are looking for strong logic and effort that can develop a build that wins in time. This is impossible to determine with an application like this.


None of us knew what to do with this team. None of us were comfortable giving the coaching position to either applicant when they put so little effort into making or explaining their builds. In light of this, we have decided to hold another tryout for the Rugrats team. Both of these applicants are welcome to submit a new entry along with anyone else who wants to. That includes anyone who tried out for other teams but did not make it. You have one week to PM your builds and explanations to Rebel like last time and the staff will re-assess then.
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Well, first of all, congrats to all the new coach of the teams, hope you are doing to enjoy your job and help the teams to upgrade themselve. I won't try to sound like the guy who's not a lil' sad right now, I would have like to become the coach of the team, but it's ain't happening. I'm still a lil satisfied, not only we gain a great coach with Derangel, but I personally got the chance to work again with the first guy to ever have helped my Learning. As long as we can finally have a good Relationship between coach and supporters, something that I didn't saw in TeamDerp the last season. So if Derangel is ready to work in team like I know he can and seem to always did, I'll accept without any problem that defeat, 'cause I want to see Team Derp doing better in the futur, and with him, Marx, the newcomers and me, I think we are getting better.

So yeah, congrats to the new coach, thanks for the analyzis Squee and now, let's prepare for the next season! Good chance to anyone wanting to become coach of the last team left, I'm still gonna be a Derp guy for now.
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Thanks for the criticism it was an honor to try out for the coach position. I wish luck to the next applicant.
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Jul 15 2014, 07:00 PM
Well, first of all, congrats to all the new coach of the teams, hope you are doing to enjoy your job and help the teams to upgrade themselve. I won't try to sound like the guy who's not a lil' sad right now, I would have like to become the coach of the team, but it's ain't happening. I'm still a lil satisfied, not only we gain a great coach with Derangel, but I personally got the chance to work again with the first guy to ever have helped my Learning. As long as we can finally have a good Relationship between coach and supporters, something that I didn't saw in TeamDerp the last season. So if Derangel is ready to work in team like I know he can and seem to always did, I'll accept without any problem that defeat, 'cause I want to see Team Derp doing better in the futur, and with him, Marx, the newcomers and me, I think we are getting better.

So yeah, congrats to the new coach, thanks for the analyzis Squee and now, let's prepare for the next season! Good chance to anyone wanting to become coach of the last team left, I'm still gonna be a Derp guy for now.
Actually, your job will still be vital. You have been following the team for a long time. True the team needs change, but it also has to avoid past mistakes. You are in a far better position to help with that then Der is. :)
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congrats to the new coaches and may Goku catch you :D
Edited by HavocTheGreat, Jul 15 2014, 07:48 PM.
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WickedPhantom
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Thank you Mr. Squee,
I will do my best For my team...
I will show devotion and heart,
and will work with my fellow fans to make The Blades everything they can be
Thank you, and God Bless :)
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PvtCryan502
Jul 15 2014, 07:13 PM
Thanks for the criticism it was an honor to try out for the coach position. I wish luck to the next applicant.
You can still re-apply, providing you take into account and improve upon the problems with your original submission.
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After reading some of the ones that made it through I realize I kind of failed in the explanation of my logic dept and I didn't do enough research on the specific character's strengths.

I'll be honest, a lot of that was because I underestimated NamekPikkon. I realize that was a mistake and rightfully so, he was chosen. If I decide to go for the Rugrats I will take more time to research and explain my logic better.
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