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Direct Hit wrote:

Ding760 wrote:Hey Direct Hit! Thanks for you application!

I just want to point out on the very top of the template there should be an 'In-Game Nickname' section which seems to be missing from your one. If you can edit your post and add that section in that would be great! ^^

Vallu will have a look at your application shortly. Thanks for your interest!

Thanks and apologies for missing it before!

Also to add, I grinded my way through to the M4 last night....... boy that M3 isn't nice!

I am proud to declare that I have never used free exp to skip through a tank halfway due to its uselessness...

...Unless we're talking about the M3 Lee...

Ding760 wrote:
I am proud to declare that I have never used free exp to skip through a tank halfway due to its uselessness...

...Unless we're talking about the M3 Lee...

I would rather skip 38na or part of the jagdpanzer4 with free experience then the M3 Lee. M3 Lee is just retarded, medium with no turret, fighting hull down is a joke. It's gun and mobility combo is brutal though and got me a fairly high win ratio (as a noob) on a retarded tank. explain that....

CountOfTuscany wrote:

Ding760 wrote:
I am proud to declare that I have never used free exp to skip through a tank halfway due to its uselessness...

...Unless we're talking about the M3 Lee...

I would rather skip 38na or part of the jagdpanzer4 with free experience then the M3 Lee. M3 Lee is just retarded, medium with no turret, fighting hull down is a joke. It's gun and mobility combo is brutal though and got me a fairly high win ratio (as a noob) on a retarded tank. explain that....

Well considering I have never died or lost to a M3 Lee with my tier 3 T-127 or my tier 2 Pz35t (long long time ago), I'd say that tank needs adjustments.

In Game Nickname:ab0u1
Country:UK
Age:29
Usable Languages:English
Previous Clan:none
Favorite Type Of Tanks (Heavy, Medium, Light... ): TD
Tanks Owned : ...jagpanther,su-100,stug,S-35 CA
Win Rate : ...51%
Match Played : ...3 879
How did You hear about SGTA?:WoT Tips on youtube by TheRiisingSun
Why are you applying to SGTA: I want to become a better player . I have played
quite a few matches now but I feel i have a lot to learn.

In Game Nickname: Forsworn
Country: Moldova
Age: 18
Usable Languages: English, Russian
Previous Clan: None
Favorite Type Of Tanks (Heavy, Medium, Light... ): ... TD, meds
Tanks Owned : Not much. Hetzer, Alecto, VK 20.01 (D) and more low levels. Soon will buy StuG.
Win Rate : 50%
Match Played : 252
How did You hear about SGTA?: Forums, I searched specifically for something like your academy.
Why are you applying to SGTA: I want to improve my skills and tactics. Oh, and stop making stupid decisions.

Direct_Hit, ab0u1 and Forsworn added to the waiting list https://sgta.forumotion.com/t227-academy-waiting-list

Please read this topic https://sgta.forumotion.com/t120-how-things-work-here-aka-read-this

In Game Nickname: Geminix2;
Country: Lithuania;
Age: 24;
Usable Languages: English, Lithuanian, Russian;
Previous Clan: Lithuanian Legion;
Favorite Type Of Tanks (Heavy, Medium, Light... ): Don't know yet, so I'm playing with all types, but hardest to play for me is light, arty and td
Tanks Owned : T-34-85, T1E6, Churchill VII, Hummel, VK 30.01P, M5A1 Stuart, Comet, Su-100, Kv-13;
Win Rate : 51%
Match Played : ~2500
How did You hear about SGTA?: It came up few times, when I was looking for tips to become better player, so from TheRissingSun youtube video's and forum's mostly.
Why are you applying to SGTA: I hope to become better player, with better understanding in game itself, because I'm frustrating over my bad performance in random matches and I don't like that. And here you are giving lessons and training, I want in!

Vallu01 wrote:waaagh_64 and TheCrocodile added to the waiting list https://sgta.forumotion.com/t227-academy-waiting-list

@Stormblade98 @BourneRo Since you're both under 18 and only few games I can't accept your application yet. If you could apply again once you have about 1000 games under your belt. This is to make sure you're committed.

I would like to bring your attention to this statement in your rules page,"The Academy is open to all kinds of players, experience, efficiency ratings, battle count, winrate do not matter here. You are all here to learn and improve and you will do both"

Stormblade98 wrote:

Vallu01 wrote:waaagh_64 and TheCrocodile added to the waiting list https://sgta.forumotion.com/t227-academy-waiting-list

@Stormblade98 @BourneRo Since you're both under 18 and only few games I can't accept your application yet. If you could apply again once you have about 1000 games under your belt. This is to make sure you're committed.

I would like to bring your attention to this statement in your rules page,"The Academy is open to all kinds of players, experience, efficiency ratings, battle count, winrate do not matter here. You are all here to learn and improve and you will do both"

I commend your analysis and determination! But I am afraid we are still acting within our own rules.

In this thread: https://sgta.forumotion.com/t120-how-things-work-here-aka-read-this

One of the first lines stated was:

As its name suggests, SGTA (Specialist Global Tank Academy) is an Academy, founded in the 6th of May 2012, by Ding760, open to most of the playerbase (see limitations here)

The word 'here' within 'see limitations here' was a link. Which if pressed, will lead you to this site: http://worldoftanks.eu/community/clans/500008267-SGTA/#wot&mt_order_by=-role

Once there, you can see one of the last pre-requisites upon enrolling was:

Over 18 years old.

Remember this was a pre-requisite before you even send out an application.

Now... SGTA has an exceptional policy in which we may still give exceptions to under 18 year old players, but we are NOT obliged to do that. The exceptional policy which we use is that if an under 18 year old player attempts to enroll, he MAY be accepted if we can determine: 1) The player shows a good mature attitude 2) The player is committed to the game, and will not simply leave the game after a few games, therefore wasting academy efforts and resources and 3) The player must show to the extent that we can reasonably determine he/she is willing to ACTIVELY learn.

The line you quoted was for normal circumstances of applications (which was implied since we do not expect anyone under 18 years old to send an application anyways). However, since you are under 18 years old, you do not fit into the normal circumstances of application. And when that is so, SGTA staff MAY decide to use the exceptional policy for under 18 applicants, but is not obliged to do so.

I hope this cleared up any confusion around this matter.

In Game Nickname:Sabot_1
Country:UK
Age: 58
Usable Languages:English
Previous Clan:N/A
Favorite Type Of Tanks (Heavy, Medium, Light... ): ...Meds/Heavy
Tanks Owned : ...German highest E50 (only just got it) Russian Highest IS3 English Caernarvon and Centurion MK1
Win Rate : 47%
Match Played : ..4600 approx.
How did You hear about SGTA?: WOT Forum
Why are you applying to SGTA: Would like to learn to play better.

Sabot_1 added to the waiting list https://sgta.forumotion.com/t227-academy-waiting-list

Please read this topic https://sgta.forumotion.com/t120-how-things-work-here-aka-read-this

In Game Nickname: grumpyste2000
Country: UK
Age: 38
Usable Languages: English
Previous Clan: BOF
Favorite Type Of Tanks (Heavy, Medium, Light... ): Heavy & TD
Tanks Owned : Lowe, E75, JagPantherII, Grille, PantherII, ELC-AMX, AT2, T1 Heavy, IS3, IS8, SU-100, KV-1...
Win Rate : 48%
Match Played : 7891
How did You hear about SGTA?: EU World of Tanks forum
Why are you applying to SGTA: I've played many games but as you can see from my profile I'm not a good player. I want to spend time and learn how to actual be a better player, not just for myself but for any team that I am in battle with.

Guys, what is my situation Did you missed my application or I'm not qualified to become member of SGTA? Whatever it is, I'd like to know, because it's already a week for waiting an answer with no response..

Geminix2 wrote:Guys, what is my situation Did you missed my application or I'm not qualified to become member of SGTA? Whatever it is, I'd like to know, because it's already a week for waiting an answer with no response..

Yeah just had a look at your application there and I didn't find anything objectionable so I think Vallu missed your one.

Anyways, I've added your name to the waiting list at #1 place (as you got your application in before xXRavenous), as can be seen here: https://sgta.forumotion.com/t227-academy-waiting-list.

You should read the rules of the academy and get to know our resources and services here: https://sgta.forumotion.com/t120-how-things-work-here-aka-read-this

Cheers and apologies for missing your application.

Geminix2 wrote:Guys, what is my situation Did you missed my application or I'm not qualified to become member of SGTA? Whatever it is, I'd like to know, because it's already a week for waiting an answer with no response..

Yep, I just missed it (can happen when you're adding 5 different applicants to the waiting list ). Anyway, as Ding said you're on the waiting list now.

In Game Nickname: millu
Country: Romania
Age: 31
Usable Languages: english, romanian
Previous Clan: none
Favorite Type Of Tanks (Heavy, Medium, Light... ): i've played mediums a while, but i would like to go for heavies and td's now, but also the spgs are very fun
Tanks Owned : VK30.01 (H), Pz.kpfw. III/IV, SU-85B, SU-26, m2 medium, cruiser mk. III (sold kv-1 and m5a1 stuart to buy the VK)
Win Rate : 47%
Match Played : about 1000
How did You hear about SGTA?: first time from some Romanian forum, a user from your clan was talking about SGTA
Why are you applying to SGTA: i want to play better and have more fun, and from what i've read on the internet this is the place to learn from

Oh if you knew how relieved I'm feeling now

Ding760 wrote:Cheers and apologies for missing your application.

No problem, I understand, mistakes happen I hope next time I wont be invisible
Also, can I attend to classes even if I in waiting list or not until I'm SGTA member?

Geminix2 wrote:
Also, can I attend to classes even if I in waiting list or not until I'm SGTA member?

Yep! Same procedures such as replying to the thread to sign up apply. But do note that if the training room for a class is full, then SGTA tagged members will always take priority over non-SGTA tagged members. That's about the only thing I think...

In Game Nickname:Xenasys
Country:Dubai UAE
Age:54
Usable Languages:English
Previous Clan:None
Favorite Type Of Tanks (Heavy, Medium, Light... ): TD,Light,Medium,Heavy
Tanks Owned : Type34, ChiHa, Type62, Type59-16, AT2, AT15A, M3Stuart, T1Heavy, M5Stuart, T14, T1Heavy, Chaffee, T29, T34, ChurchillIII, KV1, T150
Win Rate : 52%
Match Played : 3060
How did You hear about WOT Forums
Why are you applying to SGTA: To get better and to play matches with other people not just Randoms

n Game Nickname:antoncini
Country: Malta
Age: 50
Usable Languages:English,Italian,Maltese
Previous Clan:None
Favorite Type Of Tanks (Heavy, Medium, Light... ): ...SPG,Mediums
Tanks Owned : ...SU 26,Grille,Locust,Vickers Medium,M3 stuart,sturmpanzerII,Leicthtraktor
Win Rate : ...45
Match Played : ...1000
How did You hear about SGTA?:on WOT forum
Why are you applying to SGTA:I prefer to give the game more sense by doing a structured battles with a team .

Regards
Anton

In Game Nickname: Panclan
Country:UK
Age:52
Usable Languages:English
Previous Clan:none
Favorite Type Of Tanks (Heavy, Medium, Light... ): ...Tank Destroyers
Tanks Owned : ...M5A1 Stuart, Type T-34, PZ.kpfw.III/IV, Hetzer, StuG III, JagdPz IV, Covenanter, SU-76, SU-85
Win Rate : ...48%
Match Played : ...1566
How did You hear about SGTA?:WOT forum
Why are you applying to SGTA:I need help. Playing with a team and being able to have coordinate attacks should improve my game.

In Game Nickname: eaglefd_driver
Country: UK
Age: 59
Usable Languages: English
Previous Clan: None
Favorite Type Of Tanks (Heavy, Medium, Light... ): Art & TD
Tanks Owned : M5A1 Stuart, Pz38tna, Luch, Hetzer, Grille, M3 Lee, T-46, SU-76
Win Rate : 50%
Match Played : 1252
How did You hear about SGTA?: Through Panclan
Why are you applying to SGTA: I want to learn more, especially about working together as a team.

In Game Nickname: tuikaitau
Country: UK
Age: 43
Usable Languages: English
Previous Clan:None
Favorite Type Of Tanks (Heavy, Medium, Light... ):I enjoy playing them all, apart from the occasional stock spg.
Tanks Owned : E100, E75,E50,JagdTiger, IS8, VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. B,GW Tiger, Type59, Lowe,Vk30.02, AMX12t etc, I think just over 40 in total all types and Tiers.
Win Rate : 49%
Match Played : 8861
How did You hear about SGTA?: From irl friend Grumpyste2000 who has applied this week.
Why are you applying to SGTA: From joining clans/guilds in previous games, I realise the massive increase in knowledge / skills that can be gained from working with and learning from more experienced players. I have been looking at different clans but have not been confident enough to apply so far. After reading what SGTA is all about I think its a great idea and sounds like the perfect next step in my WOT progress. And last but not least....I still feel like a beginner after 8k games.

In Game Nickname: Opa_Apo
Country: Germany
Age: 23
Usable Languages: Polish, German, English
Previous Clan: forgot the name (nothing serious, just4fun)
Favorite Type Of Tanks (Heavy, Medium, Light... ): Medium mostly and Heavy a little bit. Russian arty is also cool, french not (haven't played other arties).
Tanks Owned : Type T-34, Type 58, AMX M4(1945), AMX 105AM, VK 36.01 (H), Cromwell, M6, T49, T-50, T-34, T-34-85, KV-13, IS, IS-3, SU-14. Heading for T29 and Hellcat.
Win Rate : 49%
Match Played : 6 120
How did You hear about SGTA?: recommended by HowTheStoryEnds
Why are you applying to SGTA: I learned the basics, that can be found in the internet. I developed my playstyle, now i need somebody to show me my mistakes and correct them. But also 4FUN!
Have a nice day!

In Game Nickname:glisa_dejan
Country:Srbija
Age:28
Usable Languages:English, Serbian
Previous Clan:N/A
Favorite Type Of Tanks (Heavy, Medium, Light... ): Heavy, TD
Tanks Owned : KV1,KV1S, T150, IS, IS6, JagdPz IV
Win Rate :50%
Match Played : 1600
How did You hear about SGTA?:highflyer15`s youtube channel
Why are you applying to SGTA:Too improve my gamepla