Tiers is almost ready.
So I dolled up the Tiers menu and made a few changed to the technique order. I'm going to try and explain goal of each tier and what a new member would learn.
Forbidden (shovel,lift,liftkick) - this right away explains that these moves are never acceptable in aikido and any respectable member should refrain from using them unless trying to practice counters with a partner.
Tier 1 (snapkick,basic suplex, turnover) - the first tier introduces 3 basic techniques that everybody uses in their pre-blackbelt ranks. The basic suplex and turnover stand as great counter techniques and the snapkick introduces the player to striking and offensive openers. This tier gives a player a good defensive base to start with.
Tier 2 (snapdown, single leg takedown, kick check) - this tier further introduces the player to more offensive tactics that are easy to execute but require correct timing. the snap down (or quarter throw) is the name i gave to the technique of simply grabbing uke and pulling him down into the floor. the single leg introduces the control element when choosing to grab a leg. the kick check teaches a great counter option to the tier 1 technique: the snap kick.
Tier 3 (half throw, proper suplex, double leg takedown, footsweep) - Now that the player has solid offensive and defensive fundementals, he can start learning advanced multi-turn techniques. The first three techniques all build on what the player has previously learned (quarter throw -> half throw, single leg -> double leg, basic suplex -> proper suplex). Probably the most difficult move in this tier is the footsweep because it requires precise foot placement and execution to work. If people have trouble with this then I plan to make a tutorial.
Tier 4 (full throw, hip throw, double leg wrap, ground sweep) - My favorite tier. Techniques from Bushido, Judo, Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are all integrated into this elite tier. They represent the martial art disciplines that [TA] has studied for years. None of them are easy to learn, but through practice one can master these moves and become a dynamic and feared opponent.
Last edited by footlox; Mar 22, 2016 at 11:21 PM.