The Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Rivalry [2015]

[TC_Halogen]

Re: The Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Rivalry [2015]

Also, I was actually wondering this myself.

If I joined one-handed, I'd be D3. I would completely understand if playing on alternate styles was forbidden in our cases given that our actual skill levels are substantially higher than the D3 threshold and there's not exactly a way to reasonably verify authenticity.

Any answer for this, CC?

[CarrotCake94]

Re: The Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Rivalry [2015]

I am D1, I'm in

D1 it is! Although, that sight read BlackFlag on a 28 has me wonderin... ;D

I think you'll break through the D1 barrier rather quickly.

[ShadowDueler97]

Re: The Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Rivalry [2015]

Any answer for this, CC?

I think since we allowed Rapta to do that with D1, we can give you the same treatment. I don't see why not

[CarrotCake94]

Re: The Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Rivalry [2015]

Also, I was actually wondering this myself.

If I joined one-handed, I'd be D3. I would completely understand if playing on alternate styles was forbidden in our cases given that our actual skill levels are substantially higher than the D3 threshold and there's not exactly a way to reasonably verify authenticity.

When adding people into the rivalry, I take in all that I can about their skill level through Official Tourney Tokens and Level Ranks. This is to determine their 'True Division'

If someone wants to join with a skill handicap, they're welcome to, but I will mention that they will not be eligible for prizes, like the NIA members that are actually in D1, D2 and D3. There's really no point in cheating...Every credit past the first 150k is probably pointless, and people in the lower divisions need opportunities to start gaining them to play the secret songs. I'd hope that all players will respect that and be honest when submitting scores.

There are other factors that we need to take into account here too. Reading ability, stamina, experience and other things give people beyond D3 an advantage, too. D4-D7 players that want to submit ghosting scores for D1-D3 with their handicaps will get their own row in the spreadsheet to do that, but for precautions, they are still labeled as their true division. .

Praise and Encouragement is free, and if generous members of the community want to donate to the guest's prize pool, then there are rewards that you can also look forward to.



Here's the guide I usually go by. PrawnSkunk sent this to me a while ago.

Division 1 - Novice
• All those who have not developed the consistency and reading speed for Division 2
• Up to & including single digit goods on low-20's

Division 2 - Intermediate
• Difficulty 24+ AAA
• Single digit goods on high-20's, low-30's

Division 3 - Advanced
• Difficulty 50+ AAA (unlock requirement for Otaku Speedvibe [Heavy] token)
• Single digit goods on mid-50's

Division 4 - Expert
• Difficulty 58+ AAA (unlock requirement for St. Scarhand [Standard] token)
• Single digit goods on mid-60's

Division 5 - Master
• Difficulty 66+ AAA (unlock requirement for Otaku Speedvibe [Oni] token)
• Single digit goods on low/mid-70's

Division 6 - Guru
• Difficulty 79+ AAA (unlock requirement for St. Scarhand [Heavy] token)
• Low single digit goods on low 80's

Division 7 - Legendary
• AAA on high 80's
• Low single digit goods high 80's, low 90's
• Literally placed against their will

aaaaaaaand.... yeah. tricky subject, but I hope I answered it well enough. Feel free to message me if you have any more questions, comments or concerns

~CarrotCake94

[TC_Halogen]

Re: The Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Rivalry [2015]

Oh, no worries! I have absolutely no interest in prizes, I just wanted to get to know some of the players in the rivalry is all. I know that I'd be D3 because I know that I'm actually D2 overall, but I've also flagged two Challenging-level files one-handed because the patterns are extremely fluent overall for me, so... a D3 martyr, if you will.

I won't play for the prizes; in fact, I'll throw in more credits into the pot as thanks for allowing me to, though!

[Rapta]

Re: The Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Rivalry [2015]

~CarrotCake94

I have a concern. In the division guide, D7 hasn't been put down to "had to have recieved Cirno RHTL Token"

I would love to call you my rival here Halogen, but you're so much better than me one handed ;-;

[Hakulyte]

Re: The Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Rivalry [2015]

I'd like to join.

[CarrotCake94]

Re: The Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Rivalry [2015]

I have a concern. In the division guide, D7 hasn't been put down to "had to have recieved Cirno RHTL Token"

.-. had to have recieved Cirno RHTL Token.... isn't that up to the player to unlock a song?

[ShadowDueler97]

Re: The Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Rivalry [2015]

Oh, no worries! I have absolutely no interest in prizes, I just wanted to get to know some of the players in the rivalry is all. I know that I'd be D3 because I know that I'm actually D2 overall, but I've also flagged two Challenging-level files one-handed because the patterns are extremely fluent overall for me, so... a D3 martyr, if you will.

I won't play for the prizes; in fact, I'll throw in more credits into the pot as thanks for allowing me to, though!

Sounds good! Really excited to have you in the rivalry!

Also, we are getting way more guests than I expected lmao

[CarrotCake94]

Re: The Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Rivalry [2015]

What are the chances that this will suddenly die like the other thread?

I'm sorry. That was due to an unforeseen circumstance. We had very limited staff at hand, and most of us had post-secondary and jobs to worry about.

I'll take responsibility for it.

This year's event will be more stable and I have a much larger team to make sure what happened before doesn't happen again

If you're up for it, You can join!

[Rapta]

Re: The Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Rivalry [2015]

.-. had to have recieved Cirno RHTL Token.... isn't that up to the player to unlock a song?

It's just like Scarhand D6 requirement.. Except you have to AAA an 89 or above.

[CarrotCake94]

Re: The Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Rivalry [2015]

It's just like Scarhand D6 requirement.. Except you have to AAA an 89 or above.

Perhaps.... you mean:

Hatsune Miku no Shoushitsu -Gekijouban-

[CarrotCake94]

The NIA Rivalry [2015] - Week 1

Come One, Come All!

The Novice / Intermediate / Advance Rivalry calls everyone in D1, D2 and D3 to join in our competitive...
yet friendly gathering of FFR Players!

To kick start this upcoming year, our brand new staff members have chosen 5 songs for each division.


D1

[15] - Infection
[18] - Tron From Hell
[20] - Transparent White
[22] - Pembroke Welsh Corgi
[26] - Midnight of the North


D2

[30] - Time (Soular Order Remix)
[35] - Move It Groove It [Standard]
[40] - Overdrive!
[47] - Windy Valley (Genesis'd)
[53] - Infernoplex


D3

[52] - WAIWAI230
[55] - Carrousel Paradise
[57] - Ray of Moonlight
[60] - Chlorophyll
[64] - The Strategy of Emperor


NIA Spreadsheet Link

All Scores shall be submitted to this thread, OR private messaged to our staff through THIS link only.

Week 1 ends on January 6th, 2015 at 11:45 PM Server Time
Weeks start at midnight. (Tuesday night/Wednesday morning) Weeks end at 11:45pm server time on Tuesdays (15 minutes before the next week is released)

If you are not currently a member, feel free to say 'Hi, I'd like to join the rivalry.' in this chat or through a pm of the link above!
Remember to read and follow the rules

Good Luck and Have Fun!

~ The NIA Rivalry Staff 2015~

CarrotCake94
LeftyRighty
Mahou
portalbob340
RARAWR
ShadowDueler97
soramimi
ThunderFlip

[Kanzas]

Re: The Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Rivalry [2015]

*Starts crowd 'wave' motion*

WOOOOOOOOOOO!

WAIWAI-KILLSME

I'll update eventually

[portalbob340]

Re: The Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Rivalry [2015]