prawnbite
Joined: Nov 18, 2005
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Nov 23, 2005 - 12:34 |
 
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As newcomer to this great game, one question pops into mind immediately:
Where do I find other newbie coaches to play against
I now realize that there IS a reason why I don't have to wait around long in the IRC channels before some nice fellow, who has played just around 450 games with 3 times as many cripples, checks in and generously invites me to a game  . By now, I am just about to retire my second team, due this friendly welcoming ...
I am sure that all of you guys have been through the hard startup times, but it would be nice to meet another coach who also forget to rise the fallen before making the first risky tackle in the turn, or who is also wondering why the opponents never run very close to the sidelines etc. You know, the old theory of motivating through succesfull experiences 
Is there a group or a tournament for absolutely newbie coaches, I mean not JUST low rated teams but inexeperienced coaches ? I am thinking like a BB Kindergarten thing ?
Thx,
Prawnbite |
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Cloggy
Joined: Sep 23, 2004
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Nov 23, 2005 - 12:37 |
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There is always #Fumbbl_Academy, where those experienced coaches play you, not to mangle your team, but to get you up to speed quicker. Other than that, there is a recently started group for coaches with CR 145 or lower. Just lose a couple of games now and you can aplpy there 
As for a genuine newbie vs newbie environment, I would not know where to direct you for that. |
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Ironik
Joined: Jun 28, 2004
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Nov 23, 2005 - 12:40 |
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a good idea would be looking at the rating of the coach.
If he is 150 big fat chanches is that he is a newbie.
if he is over 150 big fat chanches he is a cherrypicker
if he is below 150 or he is a newcomer and has met a lot of cherrypickers or he has an unbelievable jinx. |
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koadah
Joined: Mar 30, 2005
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Nov 23, 2005 - 12:44 |
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Firesky
Joined: Apr 06, 2005
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Nov 23, 2005 - 12:52 |
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Follow Cloggy´s hint and join the Fumbbl Academy... as far as I know they are playing unranked teams, so there is no impact on coach rating for both teams. So you won´t meet Cherrypickers there. It will help you learning the game very fast. |
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sk8bcn
Joined: Apr 13, 2004
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Nov 23, 2005 - 12:57 |
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Follow Ironik's advice and look at the opponent Coach Ranking. Try to play under 145. for finding newcommers, look at their bios. |
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heinz
Joined: Mar 24, 2004
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Nov 23, 2005 - 13:05 |
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yah - join the academy- If you have the possibility try to get som tabletop games in - rolling the dice yourself, calculating the targets manually really helps you get into the core mechanics of the game. |
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Firesky
Joined: Apr 06, 2005
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Nov 23, 2005 - 13:12 |
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prawnbite
Joined: Nov 18, 2005
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Nov 23, 2005 - 13:39 |
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Thx all - will aim for the 145 rating  |
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sk8bcn
Joined: Apr 13, 2004
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Nov 23, 2005 - 13:42 |
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| prawnbite wrote: | | Thx all - will aim for the 145 rating |
well do not intentionnally loose hey! |
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Arcon
Joined: Mar 01, 2004
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Nov 23, 2005 - 13:59 |
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Welcome at fumbbl!
| prawnbite wrote: | | Thx all - will aim for the 145 rating |
hey man, cheer up. Do not intentionally aim at that! Personally I´d prefer to go the academy. |
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torsoboy
Joined: Nov 23, 2004
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Nov 23, 2005 - 14:00 |
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Hop in at #fumbbl_academy, that's the best thing to do. Sure, you could have some games against other newbies, and win now and then. But you won't learn as much, or as quickly.
Tell them I said "hi" |
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koadah
Joined: Mar 30, 2005
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Nov 23, 2005 - 14:22 |
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Well, you can easily do both.
Sure you're likely to learn more from a defeat than from a victory.
A victory is nice from time to time though. 
It's also nice not to be cherrypicked or called a cherrypicker when you win
OH NO NOT THAT AGAIN!
Also, it sounds as though prawnbite has already read some strategy pages. |
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StarBreeze
Joined: May 17, 2005
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Nov 23, 2005 - 14:27 |
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Join the accademy, best people ever in there |
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qk
Joined: Oct 21, 2005
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Nov 23, 2005 - 14:30 |
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I'm a newbie myself, and I suggest:
1.- Spectate games by good coaches.
2.- Stick to one race and learn its way.
3.- Get familiar with all rules (all skills included)
4.- Play for fun and be patient*
5.- Read the forums (beware, much crap included)
Have fun!
qk
* I lost my 4 first games, won the following 5 |
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