[CLOSED] PVP-SKIRMISHING September 20th @ 08:00 Eve time
Enrollment will open on Tuesday, September 10th @ 08:00 Eve time
Because this class is very hands-on, we have to restrict the total number of enrolled students to only ten plus two "waitlist" (12 total). This low enrollment allows us to focus on every single student, and also allows every single student to actively take part in skirmishing on the roam.
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While they are not always unsung heroes, interceptor pilots are often regarded as "just tackle". While the value of even "just tackle" might still be debatable (no fights without proper tackling), in Agony we use interceptors for more than pure tackling - we call the role "Skirmishing" and consider it a highly valued, specialized fleet role. Combining scouting, tackling and "provoking fights," a skirmisher's responsibility goes beyond "just a tackler" or "just a scout" and can be one of the most entertaining and challenging roles in a fleet if you are the type for it. Skirmishers bring unparalleled value to nearly all gang types, but especially in a small-to-medium sized gangs. Skilled skirmishers enjoy more independence than any other fleet member out there and can be the difference between awesome fights and no kills at all. While skirmishers might not get onto most killmails, you can be the one that creates battles (by finding/holding targets) or saves the fleet.
The role of skirmisher may not require a lot of skill points, but it can take lots of player skill to actually get into it. If you enjoy small-to-medium size gangs, fast zooming ships that require a lot of situational awareness and independent decision making, the life as a skirmisher might be for you!
CLASS OVERVIEW: Please be sure you read all the required reading. The core topics this class will be covering are:
- Objective and Role of Skirmishing
- Ship requirements/strengths, fittings
- Recon Reporting
- Dscanner
- Bubble evasion
- Spiraling
- One-on-one practice tackling
- Live skirmishing during big roam!
IMPORTANT! CLASS PREREQUISITES:
- You must be a PVP-BASIC and PVP-WOLFPACKS alumni.
- You must be able to fly a T2 Interceptor
- You should have a basic familiarity with your interceptor already, having flown it a bit, tackled a bit. We don't expect you to be an expert already surpassing your teachers, of course!
- You must be able to attend BOTH DAYS, both the class day AND the roam day. If you cannot attend the roam, please do NOT enroll for this class session. You will not be considered a graduate of this class if you cannot attend the roam.
- You must have a working microphone
- You are expected to read all of the Skirmishing articles prepared for this class on our Wiki
- Class takes place in nullsec, the potential exists for fights, kills, ship losses and poddings, so make sure your clone is up-to-date and not too expensive.
- Before the class day, you will be sent a private message on this forum with the nullsec solar system this class will take place in. Check this forum for the private message a day or two after enrolled!
- You will need to have 3 interceptors plus a dsp cruiser of your choice in the class system before the class starts. You may move your ships yourself, or Agony can move them for you. Details on this will be sent to you in the private message sent to you on this forum.
CLASS DETAILS:
- Course Code: SKIRMISHING-20130920
- Time and Duration:
- Class: September 20th, 2013 starting at 08:00 hrs Eve time (4+ hours - if it takes longer, don't be surprised). Read the private forum message for details where the class will meet up.
- Roam: September 21st, 2013 starting at 08:00 hrs Eve time (4+ hours). Roam will depart from Berta. Students of this class WILL be skirmishing for the Alumni roam on the 21st
- Please try to arrive at least 15 minutes before the class is due to start on both days.
- Price: 40m ISK per pilot. This includes use of our J-Freighter hauling service to move ships for you. Please read the details sent in the private forum message that will be sent to you after class enrollment is confirmed.
- Please send the 40m course fee directly to the "Agony Unleashed" Corporation, and use the course code in the transfer.
- If you are having financial difficulties, Somer Blink has generously set up a scholarship fund for our students. Type SOMER BLINK in your enrollment post to use the scholarship fund for tuition purposes.
- Click here to learn how to enroll in a PVP-U class.
- Meeting Location:
- Class meetup location will be sent to you in a private forum message.
- We will move as a class together down to the classroom system, or you may move to it yourself before the class. Location of the classroom system will be sent to you by private message after confirmed & paid sign-up.
- Roam day will depart from Berta.
- Instructors: ToranBrades plus about a dozen Agony in support
- Fleet Commander: Quest
- Maximum Enrollment: 10, plus 2 "stand-by" students in case of cancellations after enrollment. This is a hard limit.
HOW TO ENROLL:
- Post in this thread using our standard format of Forum Name - Ingame Name (TICKER)
- EXAMPLES:
Greygal - Greygal (AGONY)
ToranBrades - ToranBrades (AGONY)
CLASS CREDIT
Itkovian - Itkovian Beddict (AGONY)
CORP ACCOUNT
Bamar - Christina Bamar (AGONY)
SOMER BLINK
VERY VERY IMPORTANT:
ONLY STUDENTS ATTENDING THIS CLASS SHOULD SIGN UP IN THIS THREAD.
ALUMNI: Sign up for the Alumni roam in that thread, please do not sign up in this thread. Thank you!
Confirmed students: Paid
- Malkowitsch - Edwardthe49th SonsofEdward (EUNI)
- Xiao Sishen - Xiao Sishen (PFOUR)
- Blitz - Blitzkrieg (PLA)
- Landrik - Landrik Blake (MUSRT)
- xphade - Cinder Rose (HUSKS)
- Blunted - Blunted Blazer (RHTAC)
- Ezrothian - Ezrothian (AL-P)
- Kevin Emoto - Kevin Emoto (NOCOC)
- aiknaaroe - Aiknaaroe Arvedui (IRTN)
AWAITING CONFIRMATION OF PAYMENT:
Confirmed students: Corporate account
Confirmed students: Using credit from prior missed class
Agony students:
- Jeremiah Cole - Jeremiah Cole (AGONY)
- Zistiel - Zistiel (AGONY)
STANDBY/WAITLIST:
Missed class/cancelled, credited:
- Zael Serine - Zael Serine (GIB)
- xphade - Cinder Rose (HUSKS)
- aiknaaroe - Aiknaaroe Arvedui (IRTN)
Missed class, refunded:
Pending Graduates (will need to skirmish on one of our alumni or public roams to be "full"graduates):
- Blunted - Blunted Blazer (RHTAC)
- Ezrothian - Ezrothian (AL-P)
GRADUATES!
- Xiao Sishen - Xiao Sishen (PFOUR)
- Blitz - Blitzkrieg (PLA)
- Landrik - Landrik Blake (MUSRT)
- Kevin Emoto - Kevin Emoto (NOCOC)
- Jeremiah Cole - Jeremiah Cole (AGONY)
- Zistiel - Zistiel (AGONY)
- Malkowitsch - Edwardthe49th SonsofEdward (EUNI)
Edited by Greygal, 05 October 2013 - 08:29 PM.
Updated enrollment list