Shadow Teams

Context

To understand this article, you need to understand that Ignite teams make games in something called the Ignite Cycle, which is a monthly cycle in which a game is developed and published for all to see.

What is Shadowing?

Shadowing is the act of joining a team in order to learn from that team.

Shadowers are active participants on teams.
Shadowers must submit with a team, just like a team member.
Shadowers are considered team members until the end of the cycle.

Do Shadowers continue with the team at the end of the cycle?

At the end of each cycle, all those that joined the Shadow Team form their own team within the Legion.

As a team leader, why would I allow a Shadow Team to operate within my team?

Less burdensome team splits:
- Every person you take on to your team as a Shadow Team member is a person that doesn't need to split from your current team at the end of the cycle.
Headcount increased by +6 members.

Who counts as a Shadow Team member?

Anyone who joined after your 6th team member joined and who contributed at least one asset to the game or helps create five or more tasks for the team as a producer is considered a Shadow Team member.

Who can start a Shadow Team?

Any team that already has 6 members can start a Shadow Team.

Can a team start more than one Shadow Team?

Yes, but maximum 2 per team.

How can a team start a Shadow Team?

The first thing you'll need is a Shadow Team leader.
- Ideally, this is someone with production or leadership skills who may want to join your team despite an existing producer's presence or someone who could eventually split off and form their own team.
Have your Shadow Team leader register your Shadow Team.

Do Shadow Teams get added to my Legion?

By default, Shadow Teams rejoin the Legion they split from. However, a Shadow Team leader can start their own Legion if they wish.

How do people join my team's Shadow Team?

Anyone who is not member numbers 1-6 on your team is automatically part of your Shadow Team. If you have more than one Shadow Team, you will need to work this out manually.

How do Shadow Team members join a team?

They just do the individual registration as any other team member would, and you give them the related T1 or T2 or T3 join pass.

Why do Shadow Teams exist?

Shadow Teams exist to encourage mentorship so that teams will constantly form and mentor new teams.

OPTIONAL FAQ:

Do Shadow Team members work on the same game?
- Yes, until the team splits.
What is the ideal makeup of a Shadow Team?
- That's up to you.
Is having a Shadow Team optional?
- Yes, unless you have more than 6 members.
At the end of the cycle, if you have a Shadow Team and it doesn't have enough members, what do you do?
- Let's say most of your team ranks up to Tier 3 and some are left in Tier 2. You would give the Tier 2 members to the Shadow Team.
Do Shadow Teams have to break off?
- Yes.
Do Shadow Team members rank up?
- Shadow Team members operate in the same way as full team members when it comes to ranking up.
What if I want a team of 7 people?
- You have a maximum of 6 unless you want to create a Shadow Team, and that Shadow Team does need a separate producer.