The Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Rivalry [2015]

[Mahou]

Originally Posted by Red Blaster

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

Look man, if you don't want to part of this rivalry, please don't say anything.Especially if you have nothing positive to contribute to this thread. Some of us like this type of thing.

[M0nkeyz]

I'd like to join

[ShadowDueler97]

Come on Red Blaster, why you gotta start drama everywhere you go?

[Charu]

Rawr!

[DDRNGGin]

Although I don't have a Skype, count me in on this rivalry! Entering as a self-proclaimed D1 player.

[benny58624]

I'd like to join

[Abaxvahl]

I am D1, I'm in

[SC_coolguy44]

CarrotCake, when you get a chance can you please re-invite me to the Skype group?

[CarrotCake94]

Originally Posted by DDRNGGin

Although I don't have a Skype, count me in on this rivalry! Entering as a self-proclaimed D1 player.

Originally Posted by benny58624

I'd like to join

I looked through both your level ranks and you're both D2!

For the reason of multiple SDGs in the 30s.

I've added DDRNGGin and benny58624 to the D2 group.

[Mahou]

Welcome.

[TC_Halogen]

Originally Posted by TC_Halogen

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]

Originally Posted by Abaxvahl

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]

Originally Posted by TC_Halogen

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]

Originally Posted by TC_Halogen

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]

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]

Originally Posted by CarrotCake94

~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]

I'd like to join.

[CarrotCake94]

Originally Posted by Rapta

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]

Originally Posted by TC_Halogen

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]

Originally Posted by Red Blaster

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!