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Refs

Discussion in 'Trainer's Court' started by Andrewk2210, Apr 19, 2010.

  1. Andrewk2210

    Andrewk2210 Andrew Ketchum

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    I think we have a serious shortage of refs right now. Every battle I have takes like 3 days to get its first judgement.

    I'd also like to become a ref, and I have no idea where to go to become one. So, can anyone help?
     
    Andrewk2210, Apr 19, 2010
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  2. Scourge of Nemo

    Scourge of Nemo bad wolf

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    http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=56302

    Read this. All information is pertinent (save the moves section, for your purposes). Ref Quiz and "becoming a ref" information is at the bottom. Next time you're on AIM, talk to me (ojajrrj), Fierce Deity (neoslayer93), or SiberianTiger (TigerintheArk), or Stinky (Stinky) about reffing practices and tutoring.

    As to the speed... Doesn't matter how many refs we have; even at the height of URPG Referee activity, forum battles take time. That said, we definitely need more referees.
     
    Scourge of Nemo, Apr 19, 2010
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  3. Coasting Wingull

    Coasting Wingull I'm back

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    I think we should sticky this one. So everyone can find out that they can take the test.
     
    Coasting Wingull, Apr 19, 2010
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  4. Scourge of Nemo

    Scourge of Nemo bad wolf

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    There will be an official topic with organized "what you need to know to become _____" posted within the next few days; that'll be stickied.
     
    Scourge of Nemo, Apr 19, 2010
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  5. Coasting Wingull

    Coasting Wingull I'm back

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    Alright, as long as we get one of these out there.
     
    Coasting Wingull, Apr 19, 2010
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  6. Badal

    Badal What the deuce?

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    But let me tell all of you! I took some training and am about to take the second stage- Test.. and Reffing is not easy, remember you've gotta be fast, know stuff and there is a LOT to know.
     
    Badal, Apr 19, 2010
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  7. KidBeano

    KidBeano CAPS

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    Just so you know, 3-7 days can be quite a frequent wait. It's not that we have a shortage of refs - it's just that the ones that we do have aren't able to cover every timezone. Also, with school now coming back to some countries who were just in holidays, reffing activity will most likely slow down a bit.
     
    KidBeano, Apr 19, 2010
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  8. Haze

    Haze Member

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    If anyone has a question on reffing, they can always ask me.
     
    Haze, Apr 20, 2010
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  9. Senzura

    Senzura Insanity is the one truth

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    Don't ask Haze, he abuses mods!

    Yah there are some classes up two, so if you wanna be a ref, attend those. Although, in my personal opinion, there arwe plenty of refs. The only problem is that some of them they all have actuall lives and can't ref 24/7
     
    Senzura, May 6, 2010
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