#littlecup Teambuilding Sessions

**Elevator Music** · Aug 21st, 2012, 2:31:12 PM

The next session will be Thursday, September 13th at 10:00 PM (~~EST~~ EDT).

#littlecup Teambuilding Sessions

What is this?

Hello, and welcome to our newest project run by blarajan and myself! Have you ever made a team with someone else before? Perhaps it was easier to do so, because maybe they had a little more experience with you in that metagame, and you weren't sure where to begin? Well, that's exactly what we're aiming for with this project!

The general idea of this project is to have scheduled times where a group will be online and build a Little Cup team together. Everyone in the chat is invited to participate, or to just spectate and watch the team building process if they feel more comfortable doing that. With the help of our more experienced members, we should be able to construct solid teams while giving newer members experience in building teams for Little Cup and an overview of the more threatening Pokemon and strategies (and how to beat them). The log of the chat will then be posted to this topic, as well as a detailed synopsis for those that don't want to read the log, and an importable version of the team that has been built. That way, even if you can't make it to the session, you can find everything that you missed.

While we want everyone to be involved in this, its important that you recognize people who do know what they're talking about. We're counting on our LC council members to lead these discussions and make sure there is someone with experience at each session. Our LC council members aren't the only members that are experienced enough to help lead discussions though. Generally anyone with hops or above on #littlecup also knows the metagame well, and if there aren't many council members on, they are also people that can guide discussions. However, I can't stress enough that we want this to be something everybody can participate in. Even if you aren't in the above two groups of people, don't feel that you can't contribute!

The sessions will take place on our IRC channel #littlecup. For those that don't know how to use IRC, or just don't have IRC, you can read all about it onsite here. Sessions will take place twice a week at the following times:

Monday, 9 PM (EDT)
Thursday, 10 PM (EDT)

If you've ever been interested in learning LC, this is your chance! Seriously though, with the LC Open of the Grand Slam just around the corner, you won't want to miss these!

Past sessions:

**Elevator Music** · Aug 21st, 2012, 2:48:09 PM

One thing that we also need to mention is what's expected of everyone participating. Even if you don't like someone's suggestion, be civil. Quite frankly, we all build teams rather differently. If you think someone suggested a bad Pokemon, explain why you think its a bad choice. All suggestions will be taken into consideration, but don't feel bad if your suggestion is not used. Reasoning will be explained for all of our choices, but we obviously can't use everything.

Also, this isn't particularly easy on IRC, but try not to talk over people. We want this to run smoothly so people can learn as much as possible, and any bickering between users over things takes away from that. On that note, please don't have any side conversations while a teambuilding session is ongoing. Take it to PM or another channel.

Gengan · Aug 21st, 2012, 2:48:09 PM

I love this! :D

One question, is the teambuilding open to all people on #littlecup at the moment it starts, or is it just for mods?

**blarajan** · Aug 21st, 2012, 2:53:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Gengan

I love this! :D

One question, is the teambuilding open to all people on #littlecup at the moment it starts, or is it just for mods?

The purpose of this activity is to allow everyone to get better at building Little Cup teams, as we recognize it is a difficult tier to struggle with on your own. You may help as much as you want as long as you're on topic, but you must recognize that the discussion leaders at the time might say your suggestions aren't the way to go (of course, they would explain their reasoning). We want everyone to participate, so please, log on, tell your friends, and build with us!

Danilo · Aug 21st, 2012, 2:57:08 PM

I'm more than happy to help out even though I'm not on council.

iss · Aug 21st, 2012, 3:04:56 PM

I'll be there! Having just written an RMT, I need new teams anyways 9.9

viashinomage · Aug 21st, 2012, 3:10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat iss

I'll be there! Having just written an RMT, I need new teams anyways 9.9

yeah, i could use some new teams as well

Emidox · Aug 21st, 2012, 3:49:39 PM

This seems fun, I wanna join

Chieliee · Aug 21st, 2012, 4:21:10 PM

i don't need teams cuz see sig but i'd still be willing to participate in this if these timezones weren't so fucked up

**blarajan** · Aug 21st, 2012, 5:06:02 PM

We all really apologize about the timezones being incredibly unfriendly for Europeans. With school starting up, and with the vast majority of experienced Little Cup players being EST or PST, it was impossible for us to include a time more friendly for those areas. Elevator Music and I talked about this for a long time, and we tried discussing a weekend time that was friendlier for European timezones, but we couldn't guarantee any weekend times in general, seeing as many of us are going to college or already in it. I recognize this project has its setbacks when it comes to times it can be done, but fortunately those of the European timezones who want to participate can read the IRC logs and synopsis that we will present, and post their ideas in this thread about what they would have changed. In the times between sessions after the synopsis is posted, you can post your comments in this thread, and treat the team like a newly furbished RMT. We'd appreciate rates and comments about every team that gets made!

tl;dr sorry we really wanted to accommodate for European timezones but after much discussion found that we wouldn't be able to consistently (if at all) do so.

soviet · Aug 21st, 2012, 5:58:46 PM

I can help out with this a little, granted I haven't really been very active in LC lately.

Corkscrew · Aug 21st, 2012, 7:12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat blarajan

tl;dr sorry we really wanted to accommodate for European timezones but after much discussion found that we wouldn't be able to consistently (if at all) do so.

I suppose alternating times could work, but things just become complicated then. It doesn't affect me too much, as I'm usually up around that time anyway though. But this should be good, I've been meaning to get back into the swing of things with LC.

San_Pellegrino · Aug 21st, 2012, 8:21:13 PM

are crappy users like me allowed?

also why not just do these sessions on the weekends for the europeans...

**blarajan** · Aug 21st, 2012, 8:30:29 PM

The problem with the weekends is that we can't guarantee being available. If with the school year progressing we find we have some time on the weekends, we might reorder the timeslots. But as of now, we had to do what we thought we could make, and weekends weren't one of those things.

These dates are subject to change based off of our availability.

San_Pellegrino · Aug 21st, 2012, 8:33:47 PM

i appreciate the transparency, thank you.

iss · Aug 21st, 2012, 8:35:08 PM

I can host weekend sessions if needed. My weekend activity should be pretty consistent.

mtr · Aug 23rd, 2012, 1:56:35 PM

Can we pastebin the lectures in case someone misses them?

**Elevator Music** · Aug 23rd, 2012, 2:19:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat mtr

Can we pastebin the lectures in case someone misses them?

The logs to every session will be posted in this topic, as well as a pretty detailed synopsis of the log, and an exported version of the team. We'll then have a link to that post in the OP so it can be easily found ;)

***Vader**** · Aug 23rd, 2012, 4:40:23 PM

I am going to try to come but I can't promise I will not be disruptive as always

spuds4ever · Aug 23rd, 2012, 5:22:07 PM

I'm bang on GMT and have a decent ammount of experience, at least enough to get new players started off, so I'm happy to help if europeans are missing out.

Undecided · Aug 24th, 2012, 12:11:41 AM

Hm . . . I think that I would like to try this

**blarajan** · Aug 24th, 2012, 1:53:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Undecided

Hm . . . I think that I would like to try this

Let me know when you decide.

Corkscrew · Aug 24th, 2012, 5:54:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat spuds4ever

I'm bang on GMT and have a decent ammount of experience, at least enough to get new players started off, so I'm happy to help if europeans are missing out.

Spuds, If you're from the UK, you're GMT+1, because we're on British Summer Time at the moment. I dunno if that affects you joining or not.

Princess of Johto · Aug 24th, 2012, 6:58:30 PM

I'll try my best to show up, but both days are school nights so Idk. But it's a really cool idea, so I hope it's successful.

**Elevator Music** · Aug 26th, 2012, 12:12:37 PM

Hopefully this hasn't caused too much confusion (I'm a timezone noob so I have no idea), but just a reminder that EST is currently in daylight savings time (which I guess makes it EDT, not EST, but whatever). The first session will take place in approximately 33 hours from the time of this post.

Aug 21st, 2012, 2:31:12 PM	#1
Elevator Music strong pkmn, weak pkmn... Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,656	#littlecup Teambuilding Sessions The next session will be Thursday, September 13th at 10:00 PM (~~EST~~ EDT). #littlecup Teambuilding Sessions What is this? Hello, and welcome to our newest project run by blarajan and myself! Have you ever made a team with someone else before? Perhaps it was easier to do so, because maybe they had a little more experience with you in that metagame, and you weren't sure where to begin? Well, that's exactly what we're aiming for with this project! The general idea of this project is to have scheduled times where a group will be online and build a Little Cup team together. Everyone in the chat is invited to participate, or to just spectate and watch the team building process if they feel more comfortable doing that. With the help of our more experienced members, we should be able to construct solid teams while giving newer members experience in building teams for Little Cup and an overview of the more threatening Pokemon and strategies (and how to beat them). The log of the chat will then be posted to this topic, as well as a detailed synopsis for those that don't want to read the log, and an importable version of the team that has been built. That way, even if you can't make it to the session, you can find everything that you missed. While we want everyone to be involved in this, its important that you recognize people who do know what they're talking about. We're counting on our LC council members to lead these discussions and make sure there is someone with experience at each session. Our LC council members aren't the only members that are experienced enough to help lead discussions though. Generally anyone with hops or above on #littlecup also knows the metagame well, and if there aren't many council members on, they are also people that can guide discussions. However, I can't stress enough that we want this to be something everybody can participate in. Even if you aren't in the above two groups of people, don't feel that you can't contribute! The sessions will take place on our IRC channel #littlecup. For those that don't know how to use IRC, or just don't have IRC, you can read all about it onsite here. Sessions will take place twice a week at the following times: Monday, 9 PM (EDT) Thursday, 10 PM (EDT) If you've ever been interested in learning LC, this is your chance! Seriously though, with the LC Open of the Grand Slam just around the corner, you won't want to miss these! Past sessions: Monday, August 27th Thursday, August 30th Monday, September 3rd Thursday, September 6th __________________ Last edited by Elevator Music; Sep 11th, 2012 at 2:14:59 PM.

Aug 21st, 2012, 2:48:09 PM	#2
Elevator Music strong pkmn, weak pkmn... Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,656	One thing that we also need to mention is what's expected of everyone participating. Even if you don't like someone's suggestion, be civil. Quite frankly, we all build teams rather differently. If you think someone suggested a bad Pokemon, explain why you think its a bad choice. All suggestions will be taken into consideration, but don't feel bad if your suggestion is not used. Reasoning will be explained for all of our choices, but we obviously can't use everything. Also, this isn't particularly easy on IRC, but try not to talk over people. We want this to run smoothly so people can learn as much as possible, and any bickering between users over things takes away from that. On that note, please don't have any side conversations while a teambuilding session is ongoing. Take it to PM or another channel. __________________ Last edited by Elevator Music; Aug 21st, 2012 at 3:13:38 PM.

Aug 21st, 2012, 2:48:09 PM	#3
Gengan Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 545 We bought boobs	I love this! :D One question, is the teambuilding open to all people on #littlecup at the moment it starts, or is it just for mods? __________________ Pokemon LP Center \| My Analysis \| Best Thread 2012 \| Feebas, the Mighty <Gengan> .qm Will you marry me NOW? <QMark> Gengan: Eww, you're a squishy human. Of course not!

Aug 21st, 2012, 2:57:08 PM	#5
Danilo Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,740 http://justsmogonthings.tumblr.com/	I'm more than happy to help out even though I'm not on council. __________________ Floppy: anyway my new bike is FUCKING me Floppy: i got a pinched nerve in my right BALLS Loki: lol this is already cringeworthy Loki: who is this random youtube kid Loki: is he a make a wish kid Loki: that's one shitty wish Loki: to be on a podcast with ln

Aug 21st, 2012, 3:04:56 PM	#6
iss report this bug Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,023 sirndpt <3	I'll be there! Having just written an RMT, I need new teams anyways 9.9 __________________ "Mienfoo is a shitty Pokemon." - blarajan ~CHINCHOUS~

Aug 21st, 2012, 3:49:39 PM	#8
Emidox Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 14 Somewhere	This seems fun, I wanna join

Aug 21st, 2012, 4:21:10 PM	#9
Chieliee Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,482	i don't need teams cuz see sig but i'd still be willing to participate in this if these timezones weren't so fucked up __________________ nyuu~ This is the world we live in And these are the hands we're given Use them and lets start trying To make it a place worth living in.

Aug 21st, 2012, 5:06:02 PM	#10
blarajan no abuse pls Moderator Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,790 Mentor	We all really apologize about the timezones being incredibly unfriendly for Europeans. With school starting up, and with the vast majority of experienced Little Cup players being EST or PST, it was impossible for us to include a time more friendly for those areas. Elevator Music and I talked about this for a long time, and we tried discussing a weekend time that was friendlier for European timezones, but we couldn't guarantee any weekend times in general, seeing as many of us are going to college or already in it. I recognize this project has its setbacks when it comes to times it can be done, but fortunately those of the European timezones who want to participate can read the IRC logs and synopsis that we will present, and post their ideas in this thread about what they would have changed. In the times between sessions after the synopsis is posted, you can post your comments in this thread, and treat the team like a newly furbished RMT. We'd appreciate rates and comments about every team that gets made! tl;dr sorry we really wanted to accommodate for European timezones but after much discussion found that we wouldn't be able to consistently (if at all) do so. __________________ Team Babby: Little Cup in Ubers RMT

Aug 21st, 2012, 5:58:46 PM	#11
soviet Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 205 North Carolina	I can help out with this a little, granted I haven't really been very active in LC lately.

Aug 21st, 2012, 8:21:13 PM	#13
San_Pellegrino the eternal dreamer Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,603	are crappy users like me allowed? also why not just do these sessions on the weekends for the europeans... __________________

Aug 21st, 2012, 8:30:29 PM	#14
blarajan no abuse pls Moderator Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,790 Mentor	The problem with the weekends is that we can't guarantee being available. If with the school year progressing we find we have some time on the weekends, we might reorder the timeslots. But as of now, we had to do what we thought we could make, and weekends weren't one of those things. These dates are subject to change based off of our availability. __________________ Team Babby: Little Cup in Ubers RMT

Aug 21st, 2012, 8:33:47 PM	#15
San_Pellegrino the eternal dreamer Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,603	i appreciate the transparency, thank you. __________________

Aug 21st, 2012, 8:35:08 PM	#16
iss report this bug Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,023 sirndpt <3	I can host weekend sessions if needed. My weekend activity should be pretty consistent. __________________ "Mienfoo is a shitty Pokemon." - blarajan ~CHINCHOUS~

Aug 23rd, 2012, 1:56:35 PM	#17
mtr Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,754	Can we pastebin the lectures in case someone misses them?

Aug 23rd, 2012, 4:40:23 PM	#19
*Vader caustic Super Moderator** Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,262 avatar by magistrum	I am going to try to come but I can't promise I will not be disruptive as always __________________

Aug 23rd, 2012, 5:22:07 PM	#20
spuds4ever Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 665 UK	I'm bang on GMT and have a decent ammount of experience, at least enough to get new players started off, so I'm happy to help if europeans are missing out. __________________ A man can no more diminish God's glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word 'darkness' on the walls of his cell. ~C.S. Lewis

Aug 24th, 2012, 12:11:41 AM	#21
Undecided Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1 I don't really know	Hm . . . I think that I would like to try this __________________ Hm . . .

Aug 24th, 2012, 6:58:30 PM	#24
Princess of Johto Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,630 Ohio	I'll try my best to show up, but both days are school nights so Idk. But it's a really cool idea, so I hope it's successful. __________________ » My Pokemon » BW Entralink PID+IV abuse guide » BW ID/SID+shiny starter abuse guide » HGSS Safari Zone abuse guide » Pokecheck Box On hiatus. Possibly retired.

Aug 26th, 2012, 12:12:37 PM	#25
Elevator Music strong pkmn, weak pkmn... Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,656	Hopefully this hasn't caused too much confusion (I'm a timezone noob so I have no idea), but just a reminder that EST is currently in daylight savings time (which I guess makes it EDT, not EST, but whatever). The first session will take place in approximately 33 hours from the time of this post. __________________ Last edited by Elevator Music; Aug 26th, 2012 at 12:23:34 PM.