TRIALS Challenge a Master, Become a Master
What is a Master?Each of the 12 Elements has a Master, which is a
forum title. Master is usually a decorated and respected veteran player who knows a lot about Elements and is skillful in PvP. Masters participate in big forum events like War, and defend their title against challengers during Trials. Staff page (
http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?action=staff) has all the current Masters listed.
Element | 1st Term | 2nd Term | 3rd Term | 4th Term | Current Term | AETHER | icybraker | icybraker | - | Higurashi | Higurashi | AIR | unit748596 | acelink - unit748596 | - | QuantumT | DrunkDestroyer | DARKNESS | Bloodshadow | Miniwally | Kael Hate | TheOnlyRealBeef | TheOnlyRealBeef | DEATH | coinich | MrBlonde | MrBlonde | MrBlonde | MrBlonde | EARTH | Terroking | Terroking | Terroking | Kakerlake | kirchj33 | ENTROPY | Jmizzle7 | Zeru | Zeru | Zeru | MatrimKK | FIRE | Kamietsu | Antagon | kevkev60614 | Napalm Grenade | Napalm Grenade | GRAVITY | Yoyobro - Jumbalumba | Jumbalumba | Girlsgeneration | Girlsgeneration | nilsieboy | LIFE | Ohmega | Gl1tch | Killsdazombies | Wizelsnarf | willng3 | LIGHT | xdude | xdude | xdude | Ryan666 | majofa | TIME | Puppychow | Xinef | Xinef | SpikeSpiegel | 10 men | WATER | Essence | Essence | Essence | RavingRabbid | tikotribe |
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What are Trials?Every 2-3 months we will hold Trials, during which 48 community members compete of a chance to challenge one of the 12 Masters. Trials have 4 parts. First three parts are for collecting points. One challenger from each element with the most points, gets to fight for the title against the current Master. How many points you gathered during parts 1-3, determines how many upgraded cards you can use in the epic Final Battle, where the winner gets the title of Master.
Requirements for joining the Trials?Not everyone can join the Trials. There are some minimum requirements to ensure that the person is serious about becoming a Master.
- 20,000+ score in Elements
- 200+ forums posts
- Joined the forums no less than 3 months ago (at the time of signing up)
Spamming the forums to get those 200 posts is not allowed, and you have to provide a screen shot of your score if asked.
One last thing. Some people might think they are not "worthy" of becoming a Master so they skip this event. Please don't do that. This is all just for
fun, and shouldn't be taken too seriously. If you think this kind of event would be fun, I order you to participate. Like I always say, if you manage to take a title from that Master, that alone proves you have earned it.
How do I join the Trials?Go to Trials main page (
http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/board,184.0.html). Pick a Trial you want to join. There are 12 of them, and
you can only join in one. Next go to "Sign Up Here" topic and post there. Please include your Elements score.
Only 4 challengers (+1 reserve) are accepted in each element!. If your favorite element is full, you can always pick another one.
PATH TO BECOMING A MASTERTrials have 4 different phases. Phases 1-3 are for collecting points. Last phase is Final Battle between the current Master and the most promising challenger, and the points you collected determines how many upgraded cards you can use in the fight.
PHASE 1 - Proving Your WorthinessThis phase is different in each Trial. It usually has something to do with helping out the community, but it can also be something where you show your skills as an Elements player. It's divided into 3 parts, each scoring 3 points if you complete them. Additionally the Trials Overseer will award 3 bonus points to the player from each element who has the best overall submissions.
Part 1Completed | 3 points |
Not completed | 0 points |
Part 2Completed | 3 points |
Not completed | 0 points |
Part 3Completed | 3 points |
Not completed | 0 points |
Bonus PointsAwarded | 3 points |
Not awarded | 0 points |
PHASE 2 - BattlesChallengers Challengers will fight each other in a mini-tournament with round-robin rules meaning each challenger fights every other challenger once. Battles are "best-of-five" with the winner gaining 1 point. At the end of the round points are calculated and standings are built.
1st | 6 points | 2nd | 3 points | 3rd | 1 point | 4th | 0 points |
| Masters Masters will fight each other in a mini-tournament that consists of series of "best-of-five" PvP matches. Starting opponents are determined randomly. Points are rewarded based on tournament standings.
1st | 12 points | 2nd | 9 points | 3rd | 6 points | 4th - 6th | 3 points | 7th - 9th | 1 point | 10th - 12th | 0 point |
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PHASE 3 - Community VoteThe community votes on who they think would make the best Master. Each community member has one vote per element, and can vote for either one of the Challengers, or the current Master.
The number of points you score is based on the percentage of votes you get, rounded up. If there is a situation where rounding up would mean more than 10 points given, the player with the most votes gets the advantage (55%/45% -> 6 points and 4 points).
100% of votes | 10 points |
90% of votes | 9 points |
80% of votes | 8 points |
70% of votes | 7 points |
60% of votes | 6 points |
50% of votes | 5 points |
40% of votes | 4 points |
30% of votes | 3 points |
20% of votes | 2 points |
10% of votes | 1 points |
0% of votes | 0 points |
* War Bonus *Masters who were also Generals during previous War will receive extra points based on how successful they were. Challengers do not receive War bonus.
1st in War | 9 points |
2nd in War | 6 points |
3rd in War | 3 points |
4th - 6th | 1 points |
7th - 13th | 0 points |
TOTAL SCOREAfter phases 1-3 are over, we will count the total score.
Challengers
PHASE 1 | | / | 12 | PHASE 2 | | / | 6 | PHASE 3 | | / | 10 | | | | | TOTAL SCORE | | / | 28 |
| Masters
PHASE 1 | | / | 12 | PHASE 2 | | / | 12 | PHASE 3 | | / | 10 | War bonus | | / | 9 | TOTAL SCORE | | / | 43 |
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One challenger from each element with the most points gets to fight for the title against the current Master.
PHASE 4 - Final BattleThe Final Battle is "best-of-nine" meaning that the player who gets 5 wins first, wins the battle. If a Master wins, he or she retains the title. If a challenger wins, he or she becomes the new Master. Each Trials winner of the past, present, and future will also be given a forum award icon.
During Final Battle deckbuilding the maximum amount of upgraded cards is the number of points a player scored during phases 1-3.
If you want to see what previous Trials looked like, please visit Trial Archive (
http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/board,183.0.html).
Thank you for reading and post any questions on this topic.