TopOfTheLadder Clan

Member Guidelines

WAR

Wars will start on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with the War battles occurring on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. 

Here are our simple rules for WAR:

1. First 23 hours only  HIGH level players may donate to Clan Castles in WAR Preparation. High Levels are required to donate.  If you're a High Level member and failing to donate in War you may be removed from the Clan. High level players hold a special place in our Clan as the Tip of the Spear!
   
2. Clan Castle Troops should consist of a mix of units with primary unit Archers, at least ONE Wizard, and a couple Barbarians or ONE Giant is fine.  All Wizards is not an acceptable CC fill, nor is all Giants.  We want a unit mix!
   
3. Last Hour of WAR Preparation ANYONE may donate to the CC's in order to ensure they are 100% full prior to WAR starting.
   
4. Attempt to get 3 STARS on EVERY attack! Town Hall killing for a single Star and loot will result in instant removal from the clan.
   
5. Starting Attack Position (Who do I attack?) -  We strive to match up or strongest players against the weakest bases whenever possible, thus we following this strategy:
   
   1. Each player's starting attack position is their position in the War, minus the number of TH9s from our team in the War.  Thus in a War with two TH9's, a TH7 gamer with position of #17, should attack position #19 in the War.
      
   2. TH8 baseline - The TH8 baseline is the line that no TH8 player should attack above until all the TH8 bases are 3 starred.  The line is 2x bases for every 1x TH9 from our Clan in the War.  Thus if we have 1x TH9  in the War, then no one should attack the #2 spot.  If we have 2x TH9's in the War, then no TH8 player should attack #4 or above.  If we have 3x TH9's in the War, then no player should attack #6 or above.  TH8 players can still attack up from their on position, but should only attack above the baseline once all other TH8 bases are 3 starred.
      
   3. Players at the bottom who cannot go any lower to match the TH9 requirements, should start with the lowest base they can possibly attack based on the formula.
      
6. First Attack -- First attack should guarantee 3 STARS. Thus with your first attack, you must attack your own starting attack position and down.  Try to attack no more than 5 spaces below your starting attack position.  In some instances you may need to go further down.  Discuss this with a Leader/Co-Leader/Elder if this is necessary.
   
7. Second Attack --  If you get 3 STARS on your first attack, then you earn the right to attack higher on your 2nd attack.  If you fail to get 3 STARS on your first attack then you must attack lower than your first attack position on your 2nd attack. Remember each attack should still net 3 STARS. 
   
8. Draw out CC troops PRIOR to attacking.  If we see you are failing to draw out CC troops during WAR over and over again, you may be removed from the Clan.
   
9. If a build isn't working, do NOT be afraid to try NEW builds and strategies in WAR.  We want players to learn, gain experience, and get better as they grow with the clan.  We don't expect players to be perfect, but players who use the same build over and over again and continue to lose WILL be removed from the clan. We've come to compete and our goal is to be competitive in every engagement.