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Discussion in 'PO Academy' started by IFM, Jun 5, 2012.

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  1. IFM

    IFM HODOR HODOR HODOR

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    Fill out the following form if you wish to become a tutor. Please read the Mission Statement and Guidelines thread before doing so, so that you know what you are signing up for.

    IMPORTANT: DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A FEW SOLID REFERENCES

    The Academy Council

    The following user will be evaluating any and all Tutor applications, so make sure you PM the application to Kneesocks.

    After you have been approved you may post your application in this thread. If you were previous approved for the academy and would like to continue tutoring you may post your previous application immediately in the thread without getting reapproved.

    You have until the 21th of June to send us your application.
     
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  2. CALLOUS

    CALLOUS Active Member

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    Forum username: This is the dumbest thing ever and should be removed from all applications...


    Server names: CALLOUS and -CALLOUS-


    Tiers you wish to teach: ADV OU


    About me: ADV OU Gym Leader for the Pokemon Online League for two seasons in a row including the one that is about to start. 48-5 record in season one (48-2 after 0-3 start). Peaked at #1 on ADV OU Ladder. Double digit ADV OU tournament wins. Previously an active and flexible tutor who took on three tutees for the PO Academy. Nominated for Best ADV OU Player alongside M Dragon and Tamaaa in the Pokemon Online Awards last year. Maintain an active Youtube channel that features competitive ADV OU games narrated by yours truly almost exclusively.


    References: M Dragon, Kokoloko, Ozma, Luck>Skill, Professor Oak, all three of my tutees from last time in the Academy (Firer, Pearl, mfhoundoom), Tamaaa, MajinTupac. Many more available if needed.


    Timezone: GMT -5. United States Eastern Time. Massachusetts.
     
  3. Gl4ss

    Gl4ss Just a little sarcastic

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    Forum username: Gl4ss

    Server names: Gl4ss, Gl4ss-W

    Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi NU

    About me: Went 4-1 in the Lower Tier Showdown as the NU player, 5-1 thus far in the POWC, NU co tier leader, topped the NU ladder multiple times in multiple stages, held something like 11 simultaneous alts all with different teams in the top 40, 3 of the top 5 including first and second. Knowledgeable in all phases of the tier, suck too much to tutor in any other tier, proficient in all team styles etc.

    References: Luck>Skill, Vintage Books, The Real Elmo

    Timezone: In GMT - 8 California
     
  4. george182

    george182 Active Member

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    Forum username: george182
    Server names: george182, Geo182, George.182, Voidrays, Day[9], -Idra, -Meh, awildzack
    Tiers you wish to teach: Gen4 OU
    About me:
    I get asked a lot of questions on PO to do with dpp OU and I have found that I really enjoy helping people get better at this game. Until recently I've not been active on either the Pokemon Online or Smogon Forums as I have always used the Friendcodes.com forums, where I am quite well known. Because of this, I don't have any huge achievements on either website and my main achievements are just ladder peaks:

    - Peaked no.1 on PO server in the following: Gen4 OU, Gen4 UU, Gen4 Ubers, Gen4 CC, Gen4 1vs1, Gen5 Wifi OU, Gen5 CC
    - Peaked no.1 on Shoddy Battle in the following: Gen4 OU, Gen 4 Ubers
    - Voted battler of the year 2010 on friendcodes.com

    I am just applying to be a Gen4 OU tutor as I don't know as much about the other metagames. In gen4 I am an adaptable player with a good understanding of all the play-styles, ranging from full stall to hyper offence, including all the things in between such as semi-stall and bulky offence. It also includes less conventional styles such as duel screens, rain dance, trick room and baton pass. I have a good knowledge of all the common sets used in this metagame, including the lesser used UU threats. I keep myself up to date with the gen4 OU metagame. I understand and can explain the basic concepts of improving your play past turn by turn prediction that a lot of newer battlers struggle to advance past.

    References: Fakes (previous Gen4 OU gym leader), TerrorGhoul, Ashton Michaels, Meh, Conflict, TV-Rocka, Kevin Garratt, Tomahawk9 (current Gen4 gym leader)
    Timezone: BST +1
     
  5. DSM01

    DSM01 Jammin' out

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    Server names: DSM01, st☆rgazer returns, Spike Spiegel
    Tier(s): DW OU
    About me: I play DW somewhat sporadically due to interest in other tiers, but I've been top 5 in August (when DW was still alive), October+November, March, and April. I think being a tutor for DW OU is a great way to spark some interest in a lesser-played tier. Back when I hung out in Tohjo I helped a number of people with team building/battling in DW OU and it went really well. I notice the desired tutee level isn't included on the application this time, but I feel that any level tutee would benefit from my service. I am also flexible with regards to playstyles and team building, which will allow tutees to explore their own preferences and not just mine.
    References: For battling your best bet would probably be to ask around in the IMP or Xclusive channels. I don't know how much they'll be able to tell you about DW OU specifically, but it is known that I am well versed in many tiers. If you're looking for specific names, try ZodiaK, Twiddle (Astralin), Porii Sames, Black Valor, Cubole Leader Gary (Ted Bundy), ThatIsWhatSheSaid, Donkey, TerrorGhoul, or Pride. This recent RMT shows that I can pretty effortlessly climb to the top of the ladder using a team made just for fun. As for my attitude, I conduct myself professionally here on the forums and regularly contribute in a competent manner (a feat not many can boast).
    Timezone: GMT -8 (Pacific)
     
  6. Blimlax

    Blimlax A Silent and Serene Heart

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    Forum username: Blimlax

    Server names: Blimlax

    Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi Ubers

    About me: I'm an experienced uber player whose been playing since the start of generation 5. I have over three thousand total uber battles [dw and wifi combined] on the beta server. I've peaked #1 in DW Ubers and #2 in Wifi Ubers. Besides my ladder experience, am also an experienced tournament player. My records include going 4-1 In team showdown while playing wifi ubers, and going 7-1 in the POCl while playing wifi ubers for the sunderland seakings. I have an excellent knowledge of the uber metagame and I think I can help anyone improve in ubers, wheather they're a beginner or advanced player.

    References: M.Dragon, Manaphy, Luck>Skill, IFM, mibuchiha

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  7. puregenius

    puregenius :<

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    Forum username: puregenius
    Server names: puregenius,bashfulgenius,grumpygenius,stunninggeni us,imperialgenius,[imp]genius,aquaticgenius,smashinggenius,doctorgenius,h appygenius,lazygenius
    Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi Ubers, DW Ubers
    About me: I'm quite a good uber player, peaking at #6 in wifi and #4 in DW on the beta server. While i have not tutored in this program, i did unofficially help someone, and he reached top 20 in the dw uber ladder. I pretty much know ubers inside out. I have tested pretty much all viable sets and my battle count total is higher than 2000 (hard to tell because of my many alts).
    References: Ascension, Tape (don't know how well known he is), Sheetanshu (check his dw rank), Mysterion, T-Dogg
    Timezone: GMT +10

    Approved by kneesocks
     
  8. Foray

    Foray Junior Member

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    Foray
    Forum username: Alec
    Server names: v90
    Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi OU
    About me: I've been playing since freshman year of High School, I'm now about to start college. I've peaked out at #1 on 5 ladders, DW UU, DW OU, Wifi OU, CC 1v1, and DP OU. I was the DW OU gym leader up until I quit, and I've been on the teams for Smogon world cup and the PO team for the forum team battle two years ago. I quit for the majority of the past school year and now am playing again, currently seated at 1577 on Wifi OU, the only tier which I have yet played on. I want to tutor because I believe I have a more strategic and interesting approach than most people that involves more than just the teams and the moves. I think that passing this along could benefit whoever may learn from me.
    References: Kokoloko, IFM, Jedgi, Melanie, Keytrinity, Professor Oak, Zeroality. (Idk how many of them would vouch for my attitude.. but hey)
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  9. Donkey

    Donkey Banned

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    Forum username: Donkey

    Server names: Donkey, Croas

    Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi Ubers

    About me: I tutored before to great success; two pupils (Luck and Fakestreet) peaked in the upper 1500s on the ladder. I build tons of teams, and have greatly improved from the POCL where I had a pretty embarrassing record due to a combination of hax and a lack of tour experience. Went 2-1 in the WC, beating HSA, a notable smogon player. Unfortunately, my time in that tour was cut short when we were swept by SEA. I have extensive knowledge about the uber tier.

    References: Syrim, Locopoke, Faint, HSA, Manaphy, -Manaphy--, Django, Keytrinity, Amarillo Caballero, Eternal, Professor Oak

    Timezone: GMT -5
     
  10. Halsey

    Halsey Wildstar

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    PO Trainer Name:
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    Forum username: I have no idea

    Server names: Melanie, etc

    Tiers you wish to teach: Gen 5 UU and LU

    About me: Runner-up in the first Pokemon Online Official Tournament. Winner of the Pokemon Online Champions League as a manager. Winner of the Smogon Premiere League as a player. I like Pokemon and etc

    References: Bad Romance, Vaporeon

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  11. Halsey

    Halsey Wildstar

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    I'm extending the deadline, to have more time to organize this.
     
  12. twofivefive

    twofivefive don't call it a comeback

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    Forum username: Project Oppenheimer

    Server names: Iceydude168, Project Oppenheimer (and random gibberish names)

    Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi Ubers

    About me: Used to do private tutoring on PO and Smogon, although I hardly EVER ladder anymore I've gotten 1500+ in both Wifi Ubers and DW Ubers. I'm pretty patient with tutees. I'm not going to teach 6 standard rain stall; if you want that, go to Donkey. I generally use different, "gimmicky" sets that are fun to play with.

    References: Donkey, -Manaphy--, Amarillo Caballero, The Real Elmo, -Emi Heart-

    Timezone: GMT -4
     
  13. Harlot

    Harlot i look like the pope

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    Forum username: beast and the harlot
    Server names: Pantera / Children of Bodom / Various things related to System of a Down
    Tiers you wish to teach:DPP OU
    About me: I was top 5 in DPP before the stupid Mence unban so now I don't ladder in it anymore. I was top 5 multiple times in BW OU when I still laddered in it. I had 1600 on Smogon server last Summer in BW OU. I'm on the OU QC team and the Youtube Battle Rating team(!). I really have nothing better to do during Summer so I'm available like 18 hours a day.
    References: Donkey / GilgÄmesh / DSM01
    Timezone: GMT

    Approved by BR.

    *No longer tutoring in BW OU until further notice due to severe metagame shifts*
     
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  14. Halsey

    Halsey Wildstar

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    Locking this. Tutors expect more info in the near future.

    The tutee sign up will be opened next Monday, 25th of June.
     
  15. Luck>Skill

    Luck>Skill Well-Known Member

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    PO Trainer Name:
    Luck>Skill
    Server names: Luck>Skill
    Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi Ubers, Wifi OU, Wifi NU
    About me: I'm the best. I played Ubers in the SPL, I play OU in the Smogon World Cup and I am a NU tier leader. Top 10 on all of the ladders when good people actually laddered. Considered an original teambuilder with lots of metagame knowledge and good battling skills / ability to analyse a battle. I'm a chill guy, I also am very good looking!
    References: Kneesocks, Gl4ss.
    Timezone: GMT +1

    Approved by BR
     
  16. Halsey

    Halsey Wildstar

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    Opened this just for luck.

    No more tutors in this round!
     
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