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abgemacht (1076 D(G))
20 Oct 14 UTC
Fall 2014 School of War/Study Group Sign Ups
Making a more official sounding thread to attract more attention.
Looking for a few more students, TAs, and a Prof for new SOW and Study Group games. More details and current participants within.
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abgemacht (1076 D(G))
20 Oct 14 UTC
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For those who are knew, the School of War (SOW) is a series of games in which students play with the assistance of a private TA to guide them and answer questions about the game. There is also a Professor who offers public commentary in the Forum and answers questions that the community-at-large may have.

If we have enough students, we'll also create a Study Group, which lacks official TAs or Professors, but will contain some more experienced players who are interested in helping students learn the game.

Tentative Roster as well as positions that need to be filled:

SOW Students:
Code Bomb (EIG)
LeonWalras (EFG)
Benjamin Franklin
Mountstuart
jmspool
MellosAsHello
<Student>

Study Group Students:
KingCyrus
ALEXTREME333
Phil_a_s
thd
<Student>
<TA>
<TA>

TAs:
A_Tin_Can (Italy)
Chaqa (Not England)
mendax (England)
2nd
<TA>
<TA>
<TA>

Professors:

<Full Prof>
abge (Adjunct)
Tru (Adjunct)
Tru Ninja (1016 D(S))
20 Oct 14 UTC
For the record, Mello As Hello and Code Bomb (and myself) know each other in real life. To prevent the possibility of unfair metagaming, I highly recommend Code playing a Western nation and Mello playing an Eastern or vice versa, or having Mello sit this one out and joining the next go-around.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
20 Oct 14 UTC
Alright, that should be fine. I'll hold you responsible if either of them CDs, Tru : )
Code Bomb (100 D)
21 Oct 14 UTC
So if I do something bad, Tru gets in trouble... Interesting ;)

But in all seriousness, you needn't worry about either of us. But if you feel that it's best for us to be separated, or to not be in the same game, I completely understand.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
21 Oct 14 UTC
No, I don't foresee it being a problem.
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
21 Oct 14 UTC
I'd be interested in being a student. No country preference.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
21 Oct 14 UTC
OK, so let's see.

Phil, ALEX, and Valis have requested the last SOW spot in that order. Can you each please confirm if you'd like to play in SOW or Study Group? I feel you are all a bit on the more experienced end, but I'm happy to have one of you play, if you wish.
Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
21 Oct 14 UTC
Can you elaborate on how the Study Group works? And I'll hereby abdicate my volunteering for the SOW.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
21 Oct 14 UTC
Basically, it's just students that didn't get into SOW because there wasn't enough room.

I'll fill it with a few experienced players that can help to balance the board and give some solid EOGs. The Professors will also give EOGs for the study group, but it won't be as detailed.
Tru Ninja (1016 D(S))
21 Oct 14 UTC
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I would even be willing to throw in some Q & A for the study group. Posing thought-provoking questions aimed at making you surmising how alternatives could have worked out. Maybe even grading responses or something. Just understand it would be on a semi-regular basis, like once per game year or any time I see how a different set of moves would have garnered different positive opportunities.
KingCyrus (511 D)
21 Oct 14 UTC
Why not put one of the two who know each other in study group?
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
21 Oct 14 UTC
I guess I don't see why it would matter that they know each other. It's not like they're going to cheat with some of the best players on the site analyzing their moves.

Emfries has volunteered to play in the Study Group! Thanks!

uclabb has also volunteered to be an adjunct prof, which will be great, but it's starting to turn into a community college. We need at least 1 full prof willing to stick with the SOW all the way through to create a unified narrative of the game.

SOW Students:
Code Bomb (EIG)
LeonWalras (EFG)
Benjamin Franklin
Mountstuart
jmspool
MellosAsHello
<Student>

Study Group Students:
KingCyrus
ALEXTREME333
Phil_a_s
thd
<Student>
Emfries
<TA>

TAs:
A_Tin_Can (Italy)
Chaqa (Not England)
mendax (England)
2nd
<TA>
<TA>
<TA>

Professors:

<Full Prof>
abge (Adjunct)
Tru (Adjunct)
uclabb (Adjunct)
tvrocks (388 D)
21 Oct 14 UTC
I guess i'd be interested in the study group.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
21 Oct 14 UTC
Great!

SOW Students:
Code Bomb (EIG)
LeonWalras (EFG)
Benjamin Franklin
Mountstuart
jmspool
MellosAsHello
<Student>

Study Group Students:
KingCyrus
ALEXTREME333
Phil_a_s
thd
<Student/TA>
Emfries
tvrocks

TAs:
A_Tin_Can (Italy)
Chaqa (Not England)
mendax (England)
2nd
<TA>
<TA>
<TA>

Professors:

<Full Prof>
abge (Adjunct)
Tru (Adjunct)
uclabb (Adjunct)
A_Tin_Can (2234 D)
21 Oct 14 UTC
Anyone know what happened to thehamster? He was an excellent professor during the SoW I played in.
Chaqa (3971 D(B))
21 Oct 14 UTC
He died.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
21 Oct 14 UTC
Hey guys, great news! peterwiggin has volunteered to be the primary professor for this semester's SOW!

SOW Students:
Code Bomb (EIG)
LeonWalras (EFG)
Benjamin Franklin
Mountstuart
jmspool
MellosAsHello
<Student>

Study Group Students:
KingCyrus
ALEXTREME333
Phil_a_s
thd
<Student/TA>
Emfries
tvrocks

TAs:
A_Tin_Can (Italy)
Chaqa (Not England)
mendax (England)
2nd
<TA>
<TA>
<TA>

Professors:

peterwiggin
abge (Adjunct)
Tru (Adjunct)
uclabb (Adjunct)

jmspool (100 D)
21 Oct 14 UTC
Is Peter the brother of Ender Wiggin?
Tru Ninja (1016 D(S))
21 Oct 14 UTC
No, but he's related to Wiggin Out
thdfrance (162 D)
21 Oct 14 UTC
In the book? Yes
bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
21 Oct 14 UTC
http://webdiplomacy.net/profile.php?userID=34742
peterwiggin (15158 D)
21 Oct 14 UTC
He's never even won a game . . . must be an imposter!
kasimax (243 D)
21 Oct 14 UTC
i'd really like to join the study group as well, don't know if i fit in there.
Ariantes (100 D)
21 Oct 14 UTC
I would like to register as a SOW student if that is still possible.
peterwiggin (15158 D)
22 Oct 14 UTC
To the top!
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
22 Oct 14 UTC
Alright, guys, both games are full. Once I get 3 more TAs we can start. If anyone's interested, let me know!

SOW Students:
Code Bomb (EIG)
LeonWalras (EFG)
Benjamin Franklin
Mountstuart
jmspool
MellosAsHello
Valis2501

Study Group Students:
KingCyrus
ALEXTREME333
Phil_a_s
thd
kasimax
Emfries
tvrocks

TAs:
A_Tin_Can (Italy)
Chaqa (Not England)
mendax (England)
2nd
<TA>
<TA>
<TA>

Professors:

peterwiggin
abge (Adjunct)
Tru (Adjunct)
uclabb (Adjunct)
dyager_nh (619 D)
22 Oct 14 UTC
I will TA. I am fine with any country although Italy is my weakest.

I also think the studygroup had a professor the last time. So basically mid level players with a professor commentary. Last time the study group was a great game

I also think its awesome that Tin Can has gone from SOW student to TA. The SOW game he was involved in was great.
Deus (100 D)
22 Oct 14 UTC
I'd like to participate in any group. Put me on the waiting list.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
22 Oct 14 UTC
SOW Students:
Code Bomb (EIG)
LeonWalras (EFG)
Benjamin Franklin
Mountstuart
jmspool
MellosAsHello
Valis2501

Study Group Students:
KingCyrus
ALEXTREME333
Phil_a_s
thd
kasimax
Emfries
tvrocks

TAs:
A_Tin_Can (Italy)
Chaqa (Not England)
mendax (England)
2nd
dyager_nh (Not Italy)
<TA>
<TA>

Professors:

peterwiggin
abge (Adjunct)
Tru (Adjunct)
uclabb (Adjunct)

Waiting List:
Ariantes
Deus
tvrocks (388 D)
22 Oct 14 UTC
deus or ariantes can have my spot on the study group, i just don't ahve enought time currently.

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