With this, Round 7 of the PO Academy has officially begun! As of now I'm leading the Academy, but a new leader should be appointed soon. (Bye weavile i'll miss you) 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 Forum username: Pretty self-explanatory Server names: Aliases you often use on the server. Tiers you wish to teach: Tiers you feel comfortable teaching. About me: A some information about you and why you think you are a good choice as a tutor, and why you want to be one. Good things to list would be ladder peaks, tournament victories, and other accomplishments. However, feel free to list other "real life" things that might make you more suitable for the position. References: A minimum of two members in high standing within the community who can vouch for both your attitude and battling prowess. Timezone: In GMT. (Don't forget about DST) Please send your application to me, via PM on the forum. Just to avoid confusion; once we have approved your application you may post it in the thread. Be warned that posts that are unapproved will be deleted and those applications not counted. Once applications have been reviewed, tutors will be shortlisted from those in the thread. If you were previously approved for the academy and would like to continue tutoring you may post your previous application directly in the thread, but getting re-approved is not a guarantee.
Forum username: Luck>Skill FINCHINATOR Server names: Finchinator, Finch, Saylor Twift Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi OU, Wifi UU (could do NU, but barely play the tier nowadays and would probably be baddish.) About me: Tutored for two seasons now. Played in the POCL (3-2 in Wifi OU.) Played in the POWC, twice (1-0 in OU, POWC 1. 8-3 in UU, POWC 2.) NU tier leader alongside Incon and Cased. BF Reviewer for OU, UU, NU. Head Wiki OU QC. Won DragonSpam TeamStyle tour on Smogon, Won NU Type Shuffling tour on PO. Tl;Dr: How to pokemon?_? References: Cased, Meeps, ZoroDark, Blimlax, Dude24, Treecko, Sulcata, etc. (Could go on, but you guys get the point.) Timezone: I AM EAST. IT IS GMT -4 RIGHT NOW. I DON'T KNOW TECHNICALITIES AND DST. HI MOM
Forum username: Super Sexy Commando Kyoko Server names: Hannah, Bunny, rin Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi OU About me: loli References: AuroStox, PolkaBot, Dratini, guest22813 Timezone: GMT +8
I'M BACK approved last round Forum username: <s>macrarazy</s> Server names: Epikhairz0603 Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi Ubers, Wifi UU, Wifi LU About me: I'm UU QC for PO Wiki and Battle Factory Ubers Reviewer, so I know Pokemon sets very well and how they synergize and whatnot. When I enter a No Preview Ubers tournament, I usually emerge undefeated and many people rejoice when I have to leave. I've written many analyses in Ubers, OU, UU, LU, and NU. I've taught many PO newbs and helped them with Pokemon sets and teambuilding. I may even be a better tutor than a battler, because I'm extremely prone to choking ;~;. Had fun time tutoring UU last round tho would appreciate more activity. References: SongSing, Xinc - hopefully others can vouch for me; will add others if prompted Timezone: GMT -7 (PDT)
Most prominent server names: Tyki, Ilyana, Twisted Fate Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi LU About me: Tutored last round, peaked top 10, tier leader. etc. References: Morning Sun, Celestial Phantom, mfhoundoom, Scizor, xdevo, Elmo, gr0vyle/luca. New Breed, Roku, LU people and such Timezone: GMT-7 (PDT)
Approved last round Forum username:Luck>Skill Server names:[IDM]Leon Tiers you wish to teach:Gen 5 Wifi Ubers About me: I've been playing Pokemon for a year,and I've gotten pretty decent at it now after a lot of hard work.Ubers is my favourite and best tier.My ladder peak on PO is #1 with 1700+ points.I'm playing in POCL for Bisharps,and I'm currently 1-1 in Ubers,and I'm a Wiki QC for Wifi Ubers tier.I can be a good tutor since I consider myself pretty decent,and can finally make teams other than sun HO >:O Timezone: GMT +5 References:Smart Kid,Puregenius,Blimlax and ZoroDark can add more if needed
Forum username: New Breed Server names: New Breed Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi LU About me: former LU gym leader, like 15-6 in official tournaments and currently 3-1 in POCL. multiple ladder peaks and I know the tier inside and out. References: basically anyone that knows anything about LU lol. Timezone: +10 I tutored two rounds ago and please don't give me any inactive tutees, the last two died after one session..
Approved last couple of rounds. Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi OU, Wifi Ubers About me: I'm a mod on PO Server. As part of the Spartak Stunfisks, I went 4-3 in Wifi OU during POCL 2. I've peaked both OU and Ubers ladder once, and I'm comfortable with every play style. Last year, I battled my way to round 6 in ST9, where I lost to Thatsjustpeachy to a 50/50 in battle three. I was the starting OU player for US Central in this POWC as well, going 8-1 in OU and Ubers. I was also a starting member of Team Benelux in the latest Smogon WCoP. Finally, I'm currently 4-0 (not including all-star week) in POCL3. I like to help people and have done so many times unofficially on the server. I'm relatively active and very sociable. I've tutored for a couple of rounds now, and I (and from what I heard, my tutees as well) enjoy doing it. Timezone: GMT +2 (european standard summer time)
Approved Round 5 Forum username: MewtwoHidden Server names: MewtwoHidden Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi Ubers About me: I have made a few sucsessful teams, I love to teach. I have taught my friend CaralloMan and he has won several tours and did pretty good on the ladder. I feel very knowledgable in the tier and can teach somebody the basics all the way to the most advanced parts of Gen 5 Ubers. References: ZoroDark Fabian Mysterion Leon Finchinator Nikitas Amaterasu [Sky]Linkin Shark Mysu Micheal HugeMelons Sasha the Master CaralloMan 2 Chainz BlackWallStreet DracoMaster|Ramiel, Blair, OkamiBW, Maxedofhaxed (I could most likely think of more) Timezone: GMT -6 (CST)
Forum username: I can't remember Server names: Froggy Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi UU (Will Do LC if Active player needs wants tutored in it not doing 10 post ppl who don't get on past sign up) About me: Been playing UU for like a year and a half, tutored it since r3 and benchwarmed it for enough official tours to know what i am talking about! Also have meowmix badge beating him 4 straight times ;D so i must be the qualified right? But yeah I know almost all areas of UU tier and have played most top level players so ik what to expect in battles other then ladder. References: Meowmix, Elmo, Afro, TIWSS, Incon, Blim, zoro clairion, err other UU ppl or something, yeah Timezone: In GMT -5 (Central USA) Tutored since r3, Also this time if i could get access to the tutor forums before the end of the round i would be super happy :3
Forum username: MetalGross Server names: MetalGross Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi OU About me: I'm an HA on the PO Server. I got to the final of the OU Subforum where a roll decided the winner. I'm currently 3-1 in this POCL for my team Solrock Rovers. I've gotten to top 10 of the ladder when trying out teams, although I generally dislike laddering. I had a good time teaching last round and I would like to do it again! References: ZoroDark, Finchinator, Fosco, Captain, meepsOUking Timezone: GMT +2 (Bye America ;--;)
Forum username: Smart Kid Server names: Smart Kid, [IDM]Edgar Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi Ubers About me: I've gotten #1 a couple of times, currently 5-1 on POCL. References: The Boy, Blimlax, New Breed, Leon.
Forum username: Fegelein Server names: Fegelein Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi UU About me: I've been playing Wifi UU for over a year now. I've peaked 1450+ on the ladder before with many different teams and I consider myself to be very knowledgeable about the current metagame. Outside of UU, I also lead Mafia Tutoring and have had past experiences teaching people how to play Mafia. I am generally pretty good with people and I can explain things clearly to them. References: Finchinator, Windblown, ZoroDark, Fille. Timezone: GMT +1 atm due to DST.
Forum Username: Afro Ca$h Server Username: Afro Smash Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi NU About me: Peaked #1 numerous times, went 7-2 in POWC, know the metagame well. References: Casedvictory, Meeps, FLCL
Closing signups,newly approved tutors should post their apps in the thread! Sorry for the delay. Also, congratulate the new academy co-leader, ZoroDark! Approved Tutors Spoiler Ubers puregenius Ramiel Leon Smart Kid Wifi OU Laurel Finchinator Hannah MetalGross Wifi UU Fegelein epikhairz Froggy Finchinator Wifi LU Tyki New Breed Wifi NU Afro Ca$h Finchinator HGSS OU Laurel Wifi LC Mylo Xyloto Froggy[/HIDE]
Forum username: puregenius Server names: puregenius, graytail, peegee Tiers you wish to teach: Ubers About me: Laddered to 4th and 6th on DW Uber and Uber ladders respectively during BW1. Nowadays just can't find the motivation to ladder as it is too tedious. Achieved a record of 4-4 last POCL and I am currently 3-0 this POCL. I know Ubers pretty well as I have tinkered with pretty much every viable mon. Oh yeh and I do Uber QC. References: T-Dogg, ex tutees (Jin, Meeps), POCL teammates, Leon (has he become a reputable member yet lol?) Timezone: GMT +10
Forum username: Mylo Xyloto Server names: Mylo Xyloto, Halcyon Days, Sweet Nothing, Xylo... Tiers you wish to teach: Wifi LC About me: Well Ive peaked #1 on the main server in LC and I am permanently on th first page. Im currently 3-2 in the POCL after losing to Chisposo and HSA. I help with LC analyses and try to contribute to LC. I did some LC tutoring in the past but stopped since i got super busy. Idk what else to put here lol. References: Weavile, Artemisa, Aurist, Xdevo Timezone: GMT +2
Forum username: Laurel Server names: [IMP]Laurel Tiers you wish to teach: HGSS OU, Wifi OU About me: I have peaked #1 in both of these tiers. I have played HGSS OU since late 2007, so I guess that's 5.5 years now. Peaked #1 on Shoddy [when it mattered], and on Pokemon-Online multiple times. I started at HGSS OU in POWC for US Central. I was the HGSS OU Gym Leader, my record was decent I guess. For Wifi OU, I have peaked rankings over 1600, I did well in Smogon WCOP, which is all OU. I have voted in the Keldeo and Landorus suspect votes if that means anything. References: August, DracoMalfoy, Hot N Cold, ZoroDark [Could list more] Timezone: GMT -4 (EST)
Forum Username: ßasedVictory Server Names: ßasedVictory Tiers you wish to teach: BW2 NU About me: I am a really sweet guy! For some reason I'm the NU Tier Leader so I guess that's pretty dope, I've been playing NU competitively for a while and I've done pretty well in past tours. And I can actually teach you how to build without Houndoom/Sawk so I guess that's a plus. I guarantee you the other NU tutors are garbage and I'm 100% better because all the tutees who actually show up say I'm da bess. References: Ainsley Harriot, Lil B "Based God," NastyPlot99, Tom Jane, and CTC Timezone: GMT -4 (EST)