Team Rating Video Series

[IronBullet]

Hello! A bunch of our raters have started a video series. The aim of the project is to offer an interactive resource to raters, as the usual detailed reading that people need to do to learn about rating can get quite tedious. We plan to rotate between two types of videos: the first being a step-by-step guide that will focus on different aspects of rating, and the second a rating session where we will select teams to discuss in order to provide viewers with a first hand experience of how we rate.

The series will feature raters from both the forums and PS. Videos will be uploaded to our RMT channel and the official Smogon YouTube channel. Feel free to post comments or contact us - all feedback is appreciated and we will do our best to address queries.

I will announce all our videos in this thread, so do keep an eye out for new uploads :) We hope that all you aspiring raters out there find this an enjoyable and useful learning experience!

 

[IronBullet]

Our first video has been uploaded! In this one tibbz, Analytic and 123Fakestreet go over a Mega Gyarados team submitted on PS, discussing its weaknesses and potential changes that can improve it. The video is also up on Smogon's official channel.

 

[IronBullet]

Our second video has been uploaded! This one features tibbz, Enki and streams rating a Mega Heracross team submitted by Dameo14. It's also up on Smogon's official channel.

 

[IronBullet]

Our third video has been uploaded! It's our first UU one, featuring official TRs Christo. and Kreme rating a Mega Beedrill team submitted by Mr. Surgeon. It's also up on Smogon's official channel.

 

[IronBullet]

Latest video is up. It's another OU one featuring tibbz, Panther-T and official TRs Team Pokepals and DennisEG rating a Mega Latias semi-stall team. It's also been uploaded to Smogon's official channel. Enjoy!

 

[IronBullet]

Here's our first Doubles video! tibbz is joined by Doubles leader Memoric and C&C moderator talkingtree in rating a team recently posted on the forums. It has also been uploaded to Smogon's official channel.

 

[IronBullet]

In our first Rating 101 video, Team Pokepals, streams and Panther-T discuss the basics of team rating and how to effectively rate on the forums and PS. It contains several helpful tips and everything to keep in mind in order to become a successful rater, so do check this out if you're an aspiring TR!

 

[IronBullet]

In our second Rating 101 video, Panther-T, tibbz and talkingtree explore common mistakes made by new raters, discussing how to avoid them and providing pointers on how to improve one's rating skills. It's also up on Smogon's official channel.

 

[IronBullet]

Here's our first SM OU rating video! streams is joined by Panther-T and official TR DennisEG in rating a team built around Tapu Lele and Mega Metagross, along with a dual trapping core.

 

[IronBullet]

Our second SM OU rating video is up! streams is joined by official TRs Team Pokepals and Enki in rating a team featuring Scarf Pheromosa, Specs Ash-Greninja and LO Tapu Bulu. The video has also been uploaded on Smogon's official channel.