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Re: War #5 - General Discussion https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=37501.msg479406#msg479406
« Reply #24 on: April 11, 2012, 09:02:32 pm »
I do not know if this is the right place to ask this question: send me away if not...  ;)

I am relatively noobish in the game -- started playing on last November, but I have been grinding a lot so I have a lot of cards, many upgraded and rares too and some ~50K electrum so I can definitely buy whatever else I am lacking and need for a specific deck.
I would be interested in participating, but I have not played too much PVP and did not participate in any event (tourney, war, league) yet, so I am not sure if I should just read-along to learn this time and wait for the next one to join, or should I just jump right in and apply.

Basically, I would not want to ruin the fun for others due to my lack of experience.

So the question is: what would the veterans suggest for me: wait and learn OR apply to join this event ?

Thanks!


Jump right in. You may not be selected to get in a regular team due to your lack of experience, but you will have the opportunity to join a support team (which don't have  a limit as to the number of participants) and it would be a great way to meet people and start learning about pvp. There's no harm in putting in an application, as long as you actually plan on playing your matches if you get assigned some. Only way to learn is to try.

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Re: War #5 - General Discussion https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=37501.msg479408#msg479408
« Reply #25 on: April 11, 2012, 09:04:22 pm »
I would definitely suggest applying. If a general feels their team would benefit from having you, they will bid on you. If not, you can join a support team and gain War experience that way. Good luck!

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Re: War #5 - General Discussion https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=37501.msg479412#msg479412
« Reply #26 on: April 11, 2012, 09:10:10 pm »
So the question is: what would the veterans suggest for me: wait and learn OR apply to join this event ?
Join.  And it's not even close.  Actually as one of those rare individuals that is both considerate and can put together sentences, you should not only join but you should invite some friends.

Major forum events don't come around very often; the last War was in September.  If you're concerned that you're inexperienced, read up on War in the War Archive.


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Re: War #5 - General Discussion https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=37501.msg479433#msg479433
« Reply #27 on: April 11, 2012, 09:59:19 pm »
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I do not know if this is the right place to ask this question: send me away if not...  ;)

I am relatively noobish in the game -- started playing on last November, but I have been grinding a lot so I have a lot of cards, many upgraded and rares too and some ~50K electrum so I can definitely buy whatever else I am lacking and need for a specific deck.
I would be interested in participating, but I have not played too much PVP and did not participate in any event (tourney, war, league) yet, so I am not sure if I should just read-along to learn this time and wait for the next one to join, or should I just jump right in and apply.

Basically, I would not want to ruin the fun for others due to my lack of experience.

So the question is: what would the veterans suggest for me: wait and learn OR apply to join this event ?

Thanks!
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In terms of electrum/upped cards, you have enough to be competitive.  Last War, you needed to make sure you had either enough electrum to upgrade 3 cards each week, or had enough upgrades you didn't have to worry about it.  With 50k electrum and some upgrades already, you're good unless war goes at least 11 rounds, and in 11 weeks you'll make more electrum, anyway.  If you've got at least 3 of each upped rare and 6 of the unupped ones, you'll have no worries at all, and you'll only likely need that many in the element whose team you're on.  (shards are illegal in war)  Nymphs are nice, but often not necessary; last war, we saw I think one entropy, one air, and several time nymphs, and none of the rest.

In terms of experience, I wouldn't worry about having a lack of pvp experience.  For deck designing, it's a team effort, so you could in theory get by without any deckbuilding skills at all, but of course having skills will increase your odds of being bid on.  Play skill will also be important, and pointing to previous experience will help, but elements is simple enough that it's hard to screw up the play if you take your time.  (though it's definitely possible :p)  If there are some intelligent posts or deck ideas you've commented on, or decks you've created and posted (or could post) you can point to those as evidence that you know what you're doing.  You can also mention other CCGs you may have played and for how long; I did that in my war app, though I don't know if anyone cared, but I figured it couldn't hurt.

Basically, if you want to play, apply, and the worst that can happen is you don't get to play; it costs you nothing to apply :)

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Re: War #5 - General Discussion https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=37501.msg481602#msg481602
« Reply #28 on: April 15, 2012, 06:18:07 pm »
Yes, Seraph will be allowed into vault building.

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Re: War #5 - General Discussion https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=37501.msg481603#msg481603
« Reply #29 on: April 15, 2012, 06:20:45 pm »
Yes, Seraph will be allowed into vault building.
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Re: War #5 - General Discussion https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=37501.msg481629#msg481629
« Reply #30 on: April 15, 2012, 07:10:24 pm »


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Re: War #5 - General Discussion https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=37501.msg482066#msg482066
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Re: War #5 - General Discussion https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=37501.msg484246#msg484246
« Reply #32 on: April 20, 2012, 01:55:21 pm »
So kev, when can we learn more about how we get on a support team, and who we are supporting?  Will we be included in that team's secret section? Are we just at the mercy of the generals deciding their team's support rosters? How do they fight over who gets where? Is the info being compiled privately and will be announced in a few days?

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Re: War #5 - General Discussion https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=37501.msg484261#msg484261
« Reply #33 on: April 20, 2012, 02:29:53 pm »
So kev, when can we learn more about how we get on a support team, and who we are supporting?  Will we be included in that team's secret section? Are we just at the mercy of the generals deciding their team's support rosters? How do they fight over who gets where? Is the info being compiled privately and will be announced in a few days?
Literally every one of those questions is answered in the Rules thread ak.  ;)  Go reread.

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Re: War #5 - General Discussion https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=37501.msg484382#msg484382
« Reply #34 on: April 20, 2012, 07:22:45 pm »
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So kev, when can we learn more about how we get on a support team, and who we are supporting?  Will we be included in that team's secret section? Are we just at the mercy of the generals deciding their team's support rosters? How do they fight over who gets where? Is the info being compiled privately and will be announced in a few days?
Literally every one of those questions is answered in the Rules thread ak.  ;)  Go reread.

It's Friday... that's my excuse for not taking the time to look.  Thanks for the direction. (Was in 1.3, not 7, as I was looking...)

Now I shall ask intellegent, thought out questions!

  • Will we get to see the general's ranking or is it all kept secret?
  • Will we be joining during round 2? (that's what it seems to look like)
  • Can general's 'bid' on people who banned their element during the original acution?
  • Will there be any recognition for the support team of the winning team (forum icon)?
  • Can a real teammember subsitute for a support team member, or can only supports sub for supports?

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Re: War #5 - General Discussion https://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php?topic=37501.msg484395#msg484395
« Reply #35 on: April 20, 2012, 07:41:25 pm »

Now I shall ask intellegent, thought out questions!

  • Will we get to see the general's ranking or is it all kept secret?

It will be kept secret.

  • Will we be joining during round 2? (that's what it seems to look like)

Support Teams' first battles will be a part of Round 2, yes.

  • Can general's 'bid' on people who banned their element during the original acution?

Yes, bans do not carry over to this part of the selection process.

  • Will there be any recognition for the support team of the winning team (forum icon)?

Support Team members will absolutely be getting forum icons and should receive just as much recognition as the Main Team.

  • Can a real teammember subsitute for a support team member, or can only supports sub for supports?

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If it looks like a team member won't be able to fight during a round, the team has various options:
 
1. Temporarily replace a Main Team member with any other Main Team member.  Temporary replacements use the same exact deck, number of upgrades, and mark as recorded for that player.  Penalty for using a replacement is that you cannot claim normal salvage if you win!
2. Temporarily replace an attacking Support Team member with any other Support Team member or the Lieutenant with no penalty.
3. Temporarily replace a defending Support Team member with any Support Team or Main Team member with no penalty.
4. Permanently replace an inactive Main Team member with a current Support Team member at no cost.
5. Permanently replace a (Main Team OR Support Team) member with a player who submitted an application but didn't end on a Main Team or Support Team (6 cards).
6. Permanently replace a (Main Team OR Support Team) member with a Support Team member from another team (12 cards AND the proposed player in transition must agree).
7. To permanently replace a General, every other team member must agree that the General needs replacing as well as agree upon replacement roles for every team member (i.e. the Lieutenant becomes the General, the Assassin becomes the Lieutenant, etc).  Warmasters will remove the General from the team at no cost.  If a new player needs to be added, see the above bullets.
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