CCG: High Level BW Training Run

[Dizzy]

This Friday, May 18th
8:30pm Central
(9:30pm EST, 6:30pm PST, 2:30am GMT)

Many of the bigger Big Wigs have rarely or never experienced all that Disney has to offer in the area of CJ difficulty. This “training run” is for our bigger suits to experience a more difficult CJ. They will learn strategies about where to stand, etc, when dealing with up to 10 lawyers, 8 gavels, and minimum amount of evidence. Unfortunately, Disney has made it impossible to experience the most difficult aspects of this particular boss battle unless you have a high suit, so this training run will be limited to Big Wigs only. Any level of Big Wig is invited to attend.

Because of the level of difficulty anticipated, there will be no loads formed with less than 8 toons, but due to no-shows an elevator may leave with as little as 6 toons. Backups are appreciated and can help fill in those last-minute no-shows.

Participants will be pm’d the run district on the day of the run along with specific strategies for dealing with the additional variables that will be present in the training run.

It is not required to be a CCG member to participate but CCG Guidelines will be observed. Participation is on a first come/first served basis. Please make sure you have your notices completed prior to the run.

If you are interested in attending this specialized training run, please respond to this post with your toon name and suit level. Suit level is imperative to balance loads. If you have experience (at least 5 runs) in dealing with the additional lawyer(s) please note that in your post so we can spread the experience around. If you don't post that you have experience, it will be assumed that you do not. Please don't assume I know.

Also note that during this training, as specified in the post below, nobody gets to pick their position. Position is determined by weight of evidence. The purpose of this training is to learn, so a position other than what you are accustomed to is preferred.

Immediately following the training run, toons are encouraged to return to Lawbot HQ to board with unorganized teams and practice!

Please note that teams have been formed and your Laff Comfort Partner is the one sharing same color as you on that team.

Nice Doodle
*Dizzy Twinklemuffin, BW50 (and doodle) (Load Leader)
*Little Skipper, BW50 (Stinky ~ don't let the silence fool you)
*Trish McBoo, BW50
pencil smusher, BW20s (Bringing the rejected Spongebob Dixie cups)
Doctor Zowie Bumbercruncer, BW20s
*Candy Sparkleface, BW50
Silly Furball Fuzzymuffin, BW50 (Roget's Thesaurus lists a synonym of persistent as "bulldogged")
George Goosegirdle, BW50

Owoooo!
*Scout Mama, BW50 (Load Leader)
*Ugly Duckling, BW50
*Good ol Murky Paddlefink, BW50
Lady Spotty Poodleswirl, BW20s
*Ladybug Picklemuffin, BW50
Smirky Preciousmouth, BW50 (Beware of small mouse in pocket)
*Invisible Shadow, BW50
Happy, BW50

Good Grief.
*Little Fancy Pedalwhip, BW50 (Load Leader)
Lady Poppy Bananaberry, BW30s
*Elle O Quent, BW50
*Queen Maxie Superspinner, BW50
*Little Spike Twinkletoes, BW50
Ricky, BW23 (Even boy toons play with Barbie)
Banana Brain, BW20s (Watch the bike horns on this one)
Kitty Mama, BW50


Backups:
The backups will be placed onto teams in this particular order in the event of no-shows. If there are no missing participants and enough backups show up, a 4th elevator will be welcome to join us!

1. Peppy Whiskertwist, BW20s
2. Dee Dee Picklemuffin, BW20s
3. Big Fireball Fumblebumble, BW50 (Supplying the evening jb snack)
4. Lady Daffodil Sparklenose, BW20s
5. *pixanator, BW50 (Signed up for Crystal Light... should I move her to the other list?)
6. *Lady Freckles Featherbee, BW50
7. *Truman, BW50 (Wants to be paired with the stinky mouse)
8. *Lady Gigglegargle, BW50 (Currently on the "naughty list")
9. CJ, BW30s

* indicates experience with a minimum of 5 increased difficulty CJs.

Signups are now closed for participants but we still welcome signups for backup!

[Dizzy]

A note on laff levels/tooning/uniting
For this particular run, it was suggested we “partner up” with toons to check laff levels since it’s sometimes hard to find that “I need a toon-up” phrase. Partners will be assigned when teams are formed, so you don’t have to worry about remembering who you stood next to. If you have a specific laff comfort level, you will also have the opportunity to pm your partner beforehand and let them know that level. If your partner appears to be getting low, please go throw a few evidence at them to bring them up. Your evidence will weigh much more than 1, so it is possible you need only throw a few evidence for it to make a difference.

It is everyone’s responsibility to maintain their own laff! If you are getting low in laff, you need to say, “I need more laff points,” “I need a toon-up,” “Let’s use toon-up,” or something to that effect. Even a simple, “Ouch!” so your partner can come throw some evidence at you. In the event of several low in laff, the key speedchat phrase to indicate you are going to unite should be, “Meet here,” found at the very bottom of the Places menu. If you see someone say, “Meet here” and you need laff, the toon up location will be at the scale. If you are a scaler, continue scaling if possible. If you are out of evidence, wait to refill until the unite has been thrown. To avoid confusion, the person that says, “Meet here” should be the one to unite.

Please make sure you have already read the CJ Strategy Guide prior to attending this specialized run. This additional information will deal specifically with the additional cog(s) and gavels.

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Position selections:
Please refer to the attached "overhead view" of the courtroom.

Immediately following Jury Selection, you are placed into the courtroom by the scale, as normal. In the 9 or 10 cog difficulty, you will add a phrase to your Chief Justice menu that states, "I have a bonus weight of ____." or "I don't have any bonus weight." Regardless of whether you prefer to stun or scale, those with the highest evidence bonus should scale, while the rest should stun cogs.

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Stunning:
To ensure the highest likelihood of stun bonuses, we will use the "Stun Rotation," where as soon as one stunner goes to fill up evidence, the additional stunner will take over those cogs. The person returning from filling evidence will take over for the next person needing evidence, and so on. This is only possible with a full elevator and with 8 or 9 cog lawyers.

9/10 Cog Difficulty Scenario A
In 9 cog difficulty, an additional stunner will be needed over next to the cog by himself (indicated by 9 on the map). Please note that this person *could* also throw evidence at the scale but is NOT required to do so. Should you find yourself with the 10th cog, please make sure there is also an additional stunner available for this cog.

If you are covering the 9th or 10th cog lawyer, it is *possible* to throw evidence at the pan. Be warned that the person on the 9th cog has the most gavels to run past, so if you are uncomfortable throwing at the pan, thereby having to restock evidence more often, then do not feel you need to throw at the pan. There is also a gavel that comes down right next to the cog, so finding a location to be able to see the cog as well as the scale can be difficult. The stunner on the 10th cog should have little problem refilling evidence if they throw at the pan.

9/10 Cog Difficulty Scenario B
It is possible to position yourself in such a way on the 1st and 8th cogs so that you can hit the 9th and 10th cogs with your evidence. The proper way to position yourself is in the immediate center of the 1/2 or 7/8 cogs, a few steps back, facing the 9th or 10th cog. Then throw your evidence at the cogs in the following order: 1, 10, 2 or 7, 9, 8.
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Scaling:
Note: When evidence knocks you down, you are always knocked down facing the CJ but thrown back away from him! Make sure you position yourself in such a manner that if you are knocked down, you don’t fall into the path of a gavel.

Refer again to the diagram. When you first land in the courtroom and the scale is at its’ highest point, it is difficult to find a location that is suitable for throwing evidence without getting pounded by gavels. Personally, I have found the best starting location for throwing at the scale is indicated on the map as A. However, I have seen some people that choose to begin throwing from the locations indicated as B1 or B2. Regardless of which you prefer, find a spot that keeps you clear of any gavels should you be knocked down by lawyer evidence.

The following information provided by Good ol’ Murky Paddlefink is a further explanation of map location B1.

Originally Posted by Good Ol' Murky Paddlefink

There's a spot that will fit only one toon just between the arc of the jury box gavel and the arc of the judges stand gavel. It's close to the evidence box so refilling is quicker to get to, and there's only one gavel to dodge while running for a refill. There are no markings on the floor so returning to the exact same spot is really tricky. It's narrow so if you are off you get the painful head bonk to swing you in circles.

As the scale lowers, you will find it necessary to move closer to the scale. The positions indicated on the map as C are the 2 locations I have found to be the best. When you are knocked down by evidence, these 2 positions do not put you in danger of being pounded. Standing in the position indicated as D is another good location if you are right up next to the scale. Too far away and you run the risk of getting pounded. Another acceptable scale position is indicated on the map as E, but take note: if you are knocked down by evidence and you are standing in position E, you must turn all the way around to throw evidence into the pan again.

For any further questions, please send a pm to Dizzy Twinklemuffin or post within this thread.

Some screenshots of a 10 Cog CJ:
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[Trish]

Mememememe!!!

I'll be bringing Trish McBoo. Her book needs some help.

[Flippers]

I was in a full blown BW run when pencil smusher was a smaller BW. He is now pushing mid BW20s. Is that big enough? I'd like to experience this again.

[LadyPoppy]

Lady Poppy Bananaberry would love to come!! She is BW 32. Thanks for setting this up!!!

[Little Fancy Pedalwhip]

Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me!!!

I will be on Little Fancy Pedalwhip, Big Wig 50

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[pixanator]

I don't need training as I've been in the hardest one's there are, so put me down as a back-up if needed.

[Dawn Ov Anudae]

Woo Hoo!!

Elle is ready for some more fun. I've experienced all the fun a BW CJ can offer so stick me where needed. " I can't hit the broad side of a barn ", so if you really want to practice put me there hee hee. Thanks again for setting this up Dizzy I look forward to it, Luv Ya.

edit: she is a BW 50 (helps to add that ha ha.)

[banana brain]

I'd love to attend this training run if Banana Brain at BW 21 is considered "big" enough. I've never experienced the more difficult CJ yet, and I'd really love to experience one . Thanks Dizzy for organizing this Love ya

[Flippers]

Originally Posted by banana brain

I'd love to attend this training run if Banana Brain at BW 21 is considered "big" enough. I've never experienced the more difficult CJ yet, and I'd really love to experience one . Thanks Dizzy for organizing this Love ya

If it's any assurance, the big, 10-cog run was for my BW14. It's likely we'll both get in

[Dizzy]

A quick note regarding suit level... ANY size Big Wig is invited and welcomed! I'm pretty sure we would have 9 cogs even if we had a Legal Eagle on board, but doubtful we would have 10. This is why suit size is imperative to know... I try to keep each elevator grouped so that we can all experience the 10 cog difficulty.

Biggest thanks to those that are willing to sign up as backups! Last time we did a CJ training, we were short by FOUR no-shows. If you just aren't sure if you can come or not, please consider signing up as a backup just in case. Also, all participants and backups are welcome to join us after the trainings for unorganized elevators. If those of you that have an unmaxed suit would like to join us again on another toon, please!

Everyone up to this post is added. Please make sure I have your suit level right and PLEASE check the link to make sure it goes to your userpage. Our load leaders use this to send pms to participants.

LST: Yes, I had a wonderful mother's day, thank you very much for asking! No fighting in my household (!!!) and I know that you know what a miracle that is. It was the best mother's day present ever!

[Flippers]

pencil smusher is BW23 at present.

[chocoholic1415]

I'd love to come, but I guess I'd better be in as a maybe.

BW23 now. IF someone drags me thru DA to get notes and then IF I don't CJ . . . I can be more definite later in the week.

[Ladybug Picklemuffin]

Bringing Ladybug Picklemuffin BW50. Many higher difficulty CJs. Love it!

Thanks Dizzy for setting this up and BTW I love the picture of you staring at a gavels. Its almost like you are saying, "OK here I go, got the picture, now which way should I go this time."

See ya in CJ.

[Lady Freckles]

Dizzy, you can put me down as a back up for now. As usual I won't know for sure if I can make it until closer to the time - stinkin' real life!

I can bring either Lady F - BW50, or Miss Sqweaky who is at 16 right now, maybe a couple suits bigger by Friday, depends how much I get done on her.