A-team tryouts

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Parakletos

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Saturday, July 12th @ 9 pm EST

Well guys, the chance has finally come around again to prove yourself a "above average" CS player, and represent ToJ in leagues, and scrims.

Keep in mind however, this oppertunity is not for everyone and because space and playing time are limited, im afraid I will have to hold try-outs.

Theres one catch though: every spot is open. Yes, that means the current A-team members will have to try-out again as well.
Please meet in IRC channel ToJ-cs @ 8:45 so that way I can get a head count and alter my plans if I need to.

Requirements

- You MUST be a member of ToJ to try-out
- You cannot be in another competion team (you may be in another clan, but not a team)
- Only try-out if you 100% know for sure that you make make a commitment for weekly (possibly daily) scrims, and practices.
- Have a good attitude

My advice:
- Just try your best. It dosen't have to be perfect, just do your best.
- Please don't assure me that "todays not my day" or "I stink today". I understand that people have bad days, and will judge that accordingly.
- Play as if you are in a real match
- Have a good attitude

This time around, what I am looking for in people is different than before. So keep that in mind.
Be sure to get there early.

Once there, I will go over some more details. See you guys there!
 
every spot is open huh? so even para and elite have to try out =D
 
Ack! can't make it on that day
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but i'll join B team thats comin up for sure!
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o and don't feel bad if u don't get in guys, cuz in ToJ server, i can't use the guns as good as i do when its my own server/closer,faster server. However its about trying hardest and do your best
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you can learn a lot of things from these tryouts and competitions.

gl hf from Flash!
 
=\.. i feel that i shouldnt try out.. i think i wouldnt be able to commit to it anymore.. it is nice being on the a team and sayin i am among the 1337, but due to lack of actually doing stuff.. i am withdrawing from the a team.. it was fun while it lasted.. even though i was never in any matches, it was fun while it lasted.. expect to see me in the server pwnin it up though!

gl and hf!
 
We have 17 slots on the server, why only the first 12 get to try out. And, do you think we should hold try out sessions, to try and get most of the people who want to try out? If there is more than 12 who want to try out. Then make your decision after a few sessions (like 2 or 3). Here's my thinking; say there's like 24 people on time and want to try out. We can take a 12 person session, then another 12 after the 1st session is complete. I just don't like the idea of a good skilled person wanting to dedicate their time to the A team and he didn't get one of the first 12 spots. I don't know, just something to think of.
 
I also think we should hold several try-outs. Maybe when members sign-up, we actually make teams and see how they work with eachother...?

Possibly the current 'A-Team' against a group consisting of members trying out, depending on the number of members who want to try out.
 
Now that's an awesome idea. Me likes it!

uh.. wait... does that mean when i try out for B team we hav to verse u all? noOOOOOOOOOO!!!

*snap!* i gotta work on HOW-TO-BEAT-ELITE-WITH-EASE lol or i'll never make it to team b
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Heres the problem with several try-outs: Depending on whos trying out, different people will stand out. Like for example if you have all the "good" people one try-out, and all the not-so-good people the next try-out, then its dumb. I can't assign certin people to different try-out dates to "balance" it out because then i'm being byass. And if we jam pack the server, then I really can't concentrate on one person...

But Goose, you make some good points, and new ideas pop into my head =O

How about I send you a POV demo of me then you can evaluate me?

Yes, but how do I know thats the way you always play? That demo could be a 1 in a 100 game that you played really well. Its just not fair for the rest of us.



The origional post has now been updated, please check back.
 
Para,

I'm not saying specifically choose who will try out, and when. I'm saying, the first 5 go, then the second 5, then the third, etc...until everyone has had a chance. This way, you can look at each round, and choose who you think did the best.

If need be, then gather all those who you think did the best, and narrow it down by another scrim.

This gives everyone a chance to try-out and there is no bias involved.
 
Shouldn't we have a full people round, and Para/elite can pick out the noobish members (like me T-T) and group them, and the 1337ish members seperate. So we can have a fair try out since the n00bs will have hard or no way of defeatin those 1337y guys...

GG
Flash
 
Yea, that'd be cool if the current A team (or a solid 5, whatever) stayed in the server the whole time, and we "scrimmed" against 5 tryouts, then take the next 5. You'll be able to see who's good from that, maybe even make it a whole ToJ decision, like taking a poll in here? Althought the drawback would be you wouldn't be able to see everybody if you're playing. Ok, scratch that, maybe just have 10 to start out, and winning team always stays in the server. Teams will be picked at random. And some leaders be in spectator mode to view all. I don't know, just throwing some ideas out there.
 
Im going to try to make it to this but my mom went in to the hospital last night and I may be busy this friday. If im unable to make it im just gonna say its god telling me I dont have enough time for Counter Strike anymore.
 
Oh no.. what happened Exo? we'll keep her in our prayers.. I hope it's just a minor thing not somethin huge.
 
She had been in a few months ago for the same problem and she ended up going back to this same quack doctor and she had a reaction to some meds and they had to pump her stomach. Had we not gotten her to the hospital they said she would have been dead within 2 hours. She is in ICU and is doing better now but they need to observe her for some time.

If you would please keep her in your prayers I know she needs it. Thank You
 
Your family will be in everyone's prayers Exo, everyone trying should remember it is a game, having fun and being serious is important, but remember not to put CS before the truly important things in you life

gl to all those trying out
 
exo, I think that you should make a deliberate discision either way, to use cs or put it in to perspective. Like Romans 12:2 says Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is. His good perfect and pleasing will. CS is fun, if you feel you should use it to serve thats great! but what that verse means to me is that we should all the time look at our priorities and know the difference between a good thing from a God thing.
And I will be praying for you.
 
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Quote[/b] (crazy_legs @ July 09 2003,12:54)]=\.. i feel that i shouldnt try out.. i think i wouldnt be able to commit to it anymore.. it is nice being on the a team and sayin i am among the 1337, but due to lack of actually doing stuff.. i am withdrawing from the a team.. it was fun while it lasted.. even though i was never in any matches, it was fun while it lasted.. expect to see me in the server pwnin it up though!

gl and hf!
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weeeeeeeeeeee, i get no attention for my earlier post.. as stated above
 
Sorry Carzy, see my post on the A-Team forums. I think Exo's situation kinda took over yours, not that you are any less important!

gl hf, Crazy. Don't be a stranger!

We will be praying for your mother, Exo. She is in God's hands, and I hope that gives you some comfort in knowing that.
 
Thank you everyone for your suport and prayers, she is doing a lot better but they need to watch her for a few days and then hopefully she will come home.
 
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