vVv Academy Re Launches - Page 17
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Xog
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Hossinaut
United States453 Posts
On August 14 2011 16:37 Jibba wrote: I agree completely, Hossinaut's post was completely unprofessional and I'm rather disappointed in him. For those of you interested in reaching professional poster status, I am opening the JBA Academy to cultivate the very best writing talent in the community and provide them with full sponsorships towards other message boards. To qualify for this prestigious Academy, you must participate in at least two of the following mediums, along with your regular forum posting: Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Blogspot, Xanga and Friendster. We will provide you with the tools and training to reach your fullest professional posting abilities, and for those skilled enough to complete the rigorous training process, a complimentary copy of Spybot S&D awaits! For those of you who say that my post was unprofessional, I am not a professional writer, I am not a professional PR guy. I was attempting to give the general theme of the thread up until then, and any quotes that looked out of context were taken by me as a representative of larger themes the authors were presenting. Since that though, LordJerith has been a really good face for vVv, and I for one appreciate his efforts and the considerations being made. So, hats off to you LordJerith, I applaud you and your organization's willingness to change to the community's reasonable requests. I hope you all the best. | ||
templar rage
United States2509 Posts
If they are altering the LAN thing, then I think I will grind myself into Masters so I can apply after all. That was really the only thing that was stopping me. I will say that I still think there should be some incentive for top-performing Academy members beyond free gear, namely at least sending them to a LAN. Even if it's only the top performer, or even if it's multiple people, but you only split the costs. I think having something like this as a goal to strive for will motivate whoever gets selected even more. | ||
Avius
Iraq1796 Posts
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Zkivlingen
Sweden11 Posts
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wtiii
United States3 Posts
But you get free peripherals roughly equal to what you already had after 90 days! | ||
WarSame
Canada1950 Posts
On August 15 2011 02:51 templar rage wrote: Glad to see that this thing is getting back on the right track. I want to add that I was told that the "vVv Academy" is basically just a fancy name for the B-team. If that's the case, then SugarBear's position becomes much clearer. If you're a B-teamer, they're not going to put you on the A-team unless you prove you should be (i.e. outperform an A-teamer and take their spot). If they are altering the LAN thing, then I think I will grind myself into Masters so I can apply after all. That was really the only thing that was stopping me. I will say that I still think there should be some incentive for top-performing Academy members beyond free gear, namely at least sending them to a LAN. Even if it's only the top performer, or even if it's multiple people, but you only split the costs. I think having something like this as a goal to strive for will motivate whoever gets selected even more. I think they're looking for more of a high masters level player. | ||
WarSame
Canada1950 Posts
On August 15 2011 03:59 wtiii wrote: So if a player is unable to attend a "major LAN" with no expenses paid, vVv reserves the right to drop the player at any time, and even if they do manage to do that, they're expected to gain a fanbase worth hundreds (read: a few, as quoted) of dollars for a CHANCE at having their next LAN paid for? But you get free peripherals roughly equal to what you already had after 90 days! They dropped the LAN requirement, and originally it wasn't even required. | ||
LordJerith
United States92 Posts
On August 15 2011 02:31 ihavetherain wrote: The basic idea of an academy to help players get better in a team experience is great. Also I love how you are taking every suggestion into consideration and refining them. Lastly, why not help a player set up a stream that way they get experience playing with viewers watching and it will help bring publicity to vVv, the player, and the sponsors creating a win win situation for everybody. Yes, streaming is included. We want to educate them on revenue streams and how to market themselves. | ||
Zaros
United Kingdom3692 Posts
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LordJerith
United States92 Posts
On August 15 2011 03:57 Zkivlingen wrote: I have a question since vVv is an NA clan i take it that you need an NA ladder account to apply correct? Also great too see that you stepped in and cleared up the confusion LordJerith props to you! Yes, correct. | ||
LordJerith
United States92 Posts
On August 15 2011 02:51 templar rage wrote: Glad to see that this thing is getting back on the right track. I want to add that I was told that the "vVv Academy" is basically just a fancy name for the B-team. If that's the case, then SugarBear's position becomes much clearer. If you're a B-teamer, they're not going to put you on the A-team unless you prove you should be (i.e. outperform an A-teamer and take their spot). If they are altering the LAN thing, then I think I will grind myself into Masters so I can apply after all. That was really the only thing that was stopping me. I will say that I still think there should be some incentive for top-performing Academy members beyond free gear, namely at least sending them to a LAN. Even if it's only the top performer, or even if it's multiple people, but you only split the costs. I think having something like this as a goal to strive for will motivate whoever gets selected even more. It is not just a B team. I want to make that clear. | ||
templar rage
United States2509 Posts
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LordJerith
United States92 Posts
On August 15 2011 06:04 Zaros wrote: LordJerith is this academy open for people not in the US as with the updated requirements i am tempted to apply. Yes, but you must have a north american account. | ||
Zaros
United Kingdom3692 Posts
On August 15 2011 06:26 LordJerith wrote: Yes, but you must have a north american account. OK i will look at all the specifics and then make a decision about applying ![]() | ||
ptbl
United States6074 Posts
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LordJerith
United States92 Posts
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masterbreti
Korea (South)2711 Posts
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LordJerith
United States92 Posts
Moderators. Please close this thread, as we will start a new one with changes from all this feedback. Thanks again, everyone. | ||
rei
United States3593 Posts
On August 14 2011 19:16 Heazy wrote: This thread is very indicative of how Clan vVv is run as a whole... terribly. The only thing that stands out about your clan is the severe immaturity and rage after losing clan wars and ladder games (and now immaturity in a major public forum as well). Let me put this another way... a 'vVv' player has never won any major tournament ever, and you're expecting people to jump at the chance to represent you? Great business model there. YO Haezy, http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?id=238282 get own you hypocrite. | ||
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