Rule 76

[kev]

WELCOME TO TEAM AIR

Rule 76: No excuses.  Play like a champion.

They say employers tend to seek out applicants similar to themselves.  You're here in part because you've proven through previous posts, matches, PMs, and time in chat that you hold the above rule in the highest regard.  One major goal in drafting this team was to find a group of solid people that will make (winning) the event fun for all of us.  Not all Generals put value on quality of character.  On that note, please take care not to blame RNG, bad draws, or point out opponent blunders.  If you need to vent, find me in chat or PM me.    What you say reflects on us as a team.
Many of you have probably already read all of the following.  For the rest, consider it required reading :
War Rules
Using Quantum Index in deckbuilding
A QI calculator
I also recommend reading some of the previous Wars, especially the Air section.
Here's a link to some spell damage calculators.  I recommend you pick one and learn how to use it before the first round begins.
Team Air chat

Lastly, I’ve gotten to know you by reading all of your (and many applicants) post history.  But I know that some of you might not have even heard of one another and this is as good a spot as any to introduce yourself to the team if you want.  It'd be helpful if you would post your timezone and which nymphs/marks you have.  We can also use this thread for generic conversation throughout the War.

Name	Timezone	Nymphs	Marks
AnnaMall	GMT +2
Bloomrr	GMT -4	| Upped:
Elbirn	GMT -5
Jen-i	GMT-8
justaburd	GMT -5	(upped)
kev	GMT-6	(4 upped)

[Jen-i]

Name	Timezone	Nymphs	Marks
Jen-i	GMT-8

I'm a two time war vet - Time General from War #3 - Darkness Peon from War #4. I have no care whatsoever for my score - so if you need rares for your match feel free to hit me up for a farm. (I don't do this in general but for war it makes sense).

I love deck building, especially in restricted environments - so if I throw out a bunch of deck ideas its just cause I'm having fun, not because I think you have to use them. (Although I wouldn't suggest them unless I thought they were decent).

I'm looking forward to working with each of you - this should be a lot of fun!

Here's the code for a blank table - for those of you that want it

Spoiler for Table Code:

Code: [Select]

[table][tr][td][b]Name[/b][/td][td][b]Timezone[/b][/td][td][b]Nymphs[/b][/td][td][b]Marks[/b][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]***[/td][td]***[/td][td]***[/td][td]***[/td][/tr][/table]

[justaburd]

Name	Timezone	Nymphs	Marks
justaburd	GMT -5	(upped)	N/A
justaburd(alt)	GMT -5		N/A

The alt has 29K to work with if needed for upgrades and stuff.

As for me, I think the biggest thing would be that I'm on too much. Feel free to poke me in chat or something

* justaburd shrugs

[Bloom]

Name	Timezone	Nymphs	Marks
Bloomrr	GMT -4	| Upped:	None

I was a member of team  in War 4 so I have a bit of experience deckbuilding. I'll do my best to be as active as I can, and I wanted to formally thank Kev for selecting me as your final pick. I won't let you down!

[Elbirn]

Name	Timezone	Nymphs	Marks
Elbirn	GMT -5		;_;

'Ello Team Air, Elbirn at your service * grandiose bow*

This will be my first war, so I look forward to learning from you vets over the coming weeks. Also, many thanks to Kev for taking in a rookie like me :3

[Jen-i]

Justaburd - congrats on having such a well-equiped alt account. You'll not however that alt accounts are not allowed to be used during war - or if you use them they have to be the account you with which you submit your application. Switching accounts is illegal. It's unfortunate, but I'm happy to be playing with you regardless.


Here's the relevant rule from our War Applications:

Insert basic information about your game and forum/chat accounts here. You can only use ONE game account for this event. Score and Electrum can be edited as you gain more of them.

[AnnaMall]

Hey all,

Returning member of team air war 5, also earth member in war 4. My time-zone is GMT+2 and due to family baby issues I can be available online between GMT 1900-2300. I pop in often for a peep at going-ons but cannot really participate during other hours. I have 1-2 24-36 hours shifts weekly, so expect me to be off-line about once a week.

On a more personal note... how the hell did you pick me from my post history kev? I post once a month on a good month and my post count increases only during war time, I believe more than 50-60% of my posts are war related. Generally I don't like spending my time in chats, usually I do some element work at the same time. I don't get offended or feel downgraded by ANYTHING so feel free to swear/laugh or whatever with me. Also I get very pessimistic 10-15 mins before battles so expect some whining.

I worked last war on an extended? GDOC file that I 'll post in chat. Also last war's air members decided on some"mistakes" we did and would be wise to avoid them again. Not sure where I post this though...maybe in chat notes? Also I feel uncomfortable using the forums for war business...

PS:just realized I am the lone european, going to talk to myself often in chat :S

[Jen-i]

Hey Anna,
Weclome here - I'd assume part of kev's inclination to choose you comes from Jenkar's glowing praise of you.

I'm usually on early in the morning for me - GMT 2100 - 2300, so you won't be too alone - I look forward to working with you!

Why are you uncomfortable using the forums for war business? One of my complaints following the move to the GDocs tool (may its creators be forever cursed) is that after the war there's very little to read on the forums from other teams, that makes it difficult to learn lessons from their successes and failures.

In that light I'd be happy to hear what your thoughts on Air's successes and failures last war were.

[justaburd]

In light of possible nymph use, I thought it would be a good idea to compile a list of the nymphs that we all have into a neat table to view.

Nymphs	Annamall	Bloomrr	Elbirn	Jen-i	justaburd	kev
Aether
Air		+upped
Darkness
Death		+upped
Earth
Entropy		+upped
Fire		upped			upped	(4 upped)
Gravity
Life		upped
Light
Time		upped
Water

[Elbirn]

New titanpad.

[kev]

Screenshotting
A recent match has caused me to think about whether I screenshot enough.  Turns out, I do not.  Going forward I will screenshot the turn before I win against an opponent, the turn before a desync, and the turn before I win against opponent's AI.  I recommend you all do the same.

Be sure the screenshot doesn't contain any team or personal information before you share it with anyone.  If you have titanpad open in another tab, the tab name will reveal our team chat.  But personal information would be far worse.  For instance, I'll never forget the time on another forum a guy screenshotted his Poker Stars window and had a folder open in the background titled "asian amateurs"...

[justaburd]

Screenshotting
A recent match has caused me to think about whether I screenshot enough.  Turns out, I do not.  Going forward I will screenshot the turn before I win against an opponent, the turn before a desync, and the turn before I win against opponent's AI.  I recommend you all do the same.

Be sure the screenshot doesn't contain any team or personal information before you share it with anyone.  If you have titanpad open in another tab, the tab name will reveal our team chat.  But personal information would be far worse.  For instance, I'll never forget the time on another forum a guy screenshotted his Poker Stars window and had a folder open in the background titled "asian amateurs"...

I'm sure he just enjoys watching asian amateurs play poker so he can heckle them through the screen kev.