I have been asked by Boback to run WC crews this summer @ Genesis 2. I think I would do a good job, and I haven't heard any objections to the idea.
So I am now taking it upon myself to start the process.
The purpose of this thread is to discuss which WC players would suit us best, assemble a solid team, and consider the possible players that will be on the EC team. Any strategy that goes deeper than this may need to be discuss more privately.
Let's start with which states/regions are able to compete, and a list of notable players from each region. This isn't a complete list, nor meant to list players that are guaranteed to be on the team, it's just a list of names to get things started.
Washington: Eggz, Silent Wolf
Norcal: Shroomed, SS, Lunin (From what I understand, a lot of Norcal players went inactive hard, so you'll have to fill me in on who's capable at this point in time)
Socal: Mango, Johnny, Lovage, Fly, HugS, Lucky, MacD
AZ: Axe, Taj, Forward, Vectorman
Texas: Darkrain, Wobbles
Hawaii: Ka Master (if he's coming)
Before the discussion begins, I'd like to say a few words:
I'm open to any type of ideas regarding the team, but in the end I will do what I feel is best for the West Coast.
I have a list of priorities when it comes to what I look for in crew members. The list is in descending order of importance.
-People who don't choke
-Experience
-Skill
-Character choice
-Gimmicks
So basically, I'm assuming everyone that's in consideration is decent enough at the game to play at the level that is expected of a West Coast crew. To explain this list of priorities, I'd rather pick the guy who doesn't choke before the guy with more experience or skill. I'd rather pick the guy who goes fox than the guy who has mad trixies with Ness.
So now, let's get some names out there and begin the discussion
Click below to hear Mango and I discuss the current state of the WC team:
http://theelectricscribble.com/2011/...ngo/#more-1209
Feedback is appreciated. Enjoy the discussion.
LINE UP UPDATE
I have emailed or PM'd 5 guaranteed starters for the crew. All but ONE have responded, and this person needs to get back to me as soon as he can so that I know he's on board for the crew battle. That means I have 7 more players to select to complete the 12 person team (including 2 alternates)
I will list 10 players that I feel are capable of being on the team. Of these 10 players, I will select 7.
In no order:
Silent Spectre
Silent Wolf
HugS
Sfat
PewPewU
Johnny
Oscar
Lucien
Wobbles
Eggz
To help me select 7, I'm asking the players I just listed to post on this thread with an update on the following:
1. Are you super willing to play on the crew battle if asked? That is, are you 100% ready to deal with the pressure?
2. Have you been practicing?
3. If not, do you feel that you will practice enough in the coming days to be ready for Genesis?
4. Are there any reasons you can give me for why you should/should not be on the crew battle?
Optional:
If you were to select the remaining 7 players, who would you choose?
If you could answer the above questions for me, it'd go a long way in helping me decide. Answering is not 100% required though, but it helps your chances.
UPDATE 07/13/2011
New players added to the crew:
Wobbles
Silent Wolf
HugS
The rest I will make a judgment call at Genesis so I can make a better judgment of current skill and decide what's best for the team. Also, I'll remove myself from the crew if I deem it necessary upon seeing the rest of the potential players play.
So I am now taking it upon myself to start the process.
The purpose of this thread is to discuss which WC players would suit us best, assemble a solid team, and consider the possible players that will be on the EC team. Any strategy that goes deeper than this may need to be discuss more privately.
Let's start with which states/regions are able to compete, and a list of notable players from each region. This isn't a complete list, nor meant to list players that are guaranteed to be on the team, it's just a list of names to get things started.
Washington: Eggz, Silent Wolf
Norcal: Shroomed, SS, Lunin (From what I understand, a lot of Norcal players went inactive hard, so you'll have to fill me in on who's capable at this point in time)
Socal: Mango, Johnny, Lovage, Fly, HugS, Lucky, MacD
AZ: Axe, Taj, Forward, Vectorman
Texas: Darkrain, Wobbles
Hawaii: Ka Master (if he's coming)
Before the discussion begins, I'd like to say a few words:
I'm open to any type of ideas regarding the team, but in the end I will do what I feel is best for the West Coast.
I have a list of priorities when it comes to what I look for in crew members. The list is in descending order of importance.
-People who don't choke
-Experience
-Skill
-Character choice
-Gimmicks
So basically, I'm assuming everyone that's in consideration is decent enough at the game to play at the level that is expected of a West Coast crew. To explain this list of priorities, I'd rather pick the guy who doesn't choke before the guy with more experience or skill. I'd rather pick the guy who goes fox than the guy who has mad trixies with Ness.
So now, let's get some names out there and begin the discussion
Click below to hear Mango and I discuss the current state of the WC team:
http://theelectricscribble.com/2011/...ngo/#more-1209
Feedback is appreciated. Enjoy the discussion.
LINE UP UPDATE
I have emailed or PM'd 5 guaranteed starters for the crew. All but ONE have responded, and this person needs to get back to me as soon as he can so that I know he's on board for the crew battle. That means I have 7 more players to select to complete the 12 person team (including 2 alternates)
I will list 10 players that I feel are capable of being on the team. Of these 10 players, I will select 7.
In no order:
Silent Spectre
Silent Wolf
HugS
Sfat
PewPewU
Johnny
Oscar
Lucien
Wobbles
Eggz
To help me select 7, I'm asking the players I just listed to post on this thread with an update on the following:
1. Are you super willing to play on the crew battle if asked? That is, are you 100% ready to deal with the pressure?
2. Have you been practicing?
3. If not, do you feel that you will practice enough in the coming days to be ready for Genesis?
4. Are there any reasons you can give me for why you should/should not be on the crew battle?
Optional:
If you were to select the remaining 7 players, who would you choose?
If you could answer the above questions for me, it'd go a long way in helping me decide. Answering is not 100% required though, but it helps your chances.
UPDATE 07/13/2011
New players added to the crew:
Wobbles
Silent Wolf
HugS
The rest I will make a judgment call at Genesis so I can make a better judgment of current skill and decide what's best for the team. Also, I'll remove myself from the crew if I deem it necessary upon seeing the rest of the potential players play.