Let's get better!

Hey there

I'm thinking of putting together a clan or movement (not entirely certain yet) with the purpose of getting some lower elo players into self-improvement in ZK. It will mostly be focused on 1v1 at first, due to it being the most generalisable skill set, but will likely grow to encompass small teams, big teams, FFA, and maybe way down the track it'll include 'silly' game types too.

Among other things, some ideas for things I'd be wanting to provide include:
- Replay analysis
- Practical and accessible guides to specific elements of the game be that factory, unit, map, format, structure, or concept
- A social hub for getting consistent games happening
- Small in-house tournaments for lower elo
- A head hunter roster (taking games off the top 50)
- Weekly challenges
- A Q&A

I'm on holiday atm and have limited access to computer and internet. I thought it a good idea to slam down a thread and gauge interest and possibly benefit from the wisdom of the demographic, other more accomplished players, and the devs.

Requirements for participation would be sportsmanship and well... participation. Particular elements such as the proposed in house tournament may have further restrictions such as elo caps.

Of the two people I've personally approached so far, both have expressed interest :)

So for interested parties, I guess I want to know what you'd like to see, and specifically if you'd prefer this to be a movement that is managed through the forum, or whether you'd prefer an official clan (clanning up would allow for privacy, but would come at the cost of your clan slot).

If my schedule weren't somewhat wonky and unpredictable right now (at least for evenings and weekends), I'd sign up right away. I really like the idea regardless.

Would those reasons include getting that clan more involved in ZK?

Shadowfury333
The intention is for entry to be fairly commitment free, but depending on demand and time constraints there may be requirements to partake in specific activities (entirely hypothetical at this point). Any activity requirements would be aimed at not choking the books with smurfs and people that have left ZK, so you'd be exempt from those standards regardless.

Stuart98
I can't make any promises but that could be an option, especially if it brings more new blood to the game.

I like the slogan.
I like the idea.
But I also think it might be overambiguous?

quote: - Practical and accessible guides to specific elements of the game be that factory, unit, map, format, structure, or concept

I see no reason on restricting it to said community honestly. I am sure that others (including higher elo players) would appreciate these sort of guides.

I would like to see some new training exercises being developed as CCR challenge is simply not sufficient for its task.

I would be happy to help to provide some kind of support if it is needed.

Sounds good, I'll join (whatever joining means). Improving 1v1 skill often baffles me. I don't know why a lot of people have the elo that they do. Improving top level play would be great too.

Versions with lower planning horizons would be more practical, imo.

Except (to my knowledge) some of the units are not entirely affected by the barrier allowing for particular types of cheese to be developed. Not only that but conventional tactics are overall absent since you are guarenteed a lack of engagement for first couple of minutes + it becomes an instant porc war. Not good for exercise at all.

Scripted AI mission is way better for this.

You just described chickens Anarchid but with increasing levels of difficulty.