BRCM Main -FAQ
NON-NEGOTIABLE WAR RULES
PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST
Before EVERY war attack, our members review this checklist just before they hit the Attack button.
WAR - CLASH CALLER QUESTIONS (old)
What is ClashCaller.com?
This is a web based application which allows us to call opponents. We try to set up a new caller right after war is declared. Each call you make has a 2 hour timer which gives you time to call, build your army, and make your attack. Once your call expires, that base is free for someone else to attack (with a couple of exceptions listed below).
How do I use ClashCaller.com?
All raids must be called using ClashCaller.com. Click "Join War" and enter the code that is mailed out (in game) when war is declared by a leader/co-leader. Do not ask for the code in chat, it's always in your mail. When making a call, you must enter your In Game Name along with parentheses and your rank in the war. Example: HairPartyLlama (1). You find your rank on the war map.
Can I make a call before war starts?
If you make a call at any time before the war starts, you are committing to attack during the first 2 hours of war. The timer starts as soon as the war begins.
Are there any restrictions to which bases I can call?
Next to the enemy base number in caller, many bases will have text next to them. The top several bases are reserved for TH11s, then TH10s. Example, if we have 3 TH11s on our side, then the top 6 bases are reserved for TH11s. All of the enemy TH9s will be assigned to our TH9s. And normally, the first couple of TH8s will be assigned as "TH9 NUKE". All of those bases are restricted. Below that, the bases are open for TH8 and TH7 attackers to call. Before a war starts, the only person who can call a restricted aka assigned base is the person it was assigned to.
I was assigned a target, but war is starting in the middle of the night. What do I do?
We have ONE exception to the 2 hour ClashCaller timer. If you were assigned a target, then you are able to make a call for 8 hours which overrides the caller expiration. You make that call as: "yourIGN(4) -- 8 HOUR CALL". Clan members are expected to respect that call until the war timer shows 16:00. IMPORTANT: If you exercise this right, we absolutely expect you to get that attack in during the first 8 hours of war.
What is a NUKE?
On caller you may see "NUKE FOR 3". That is a high level enemy TH8 base that has been assigned to one of our lower TH9s. TH8s are not allowed to call that base UNTIL ALL LOWER TH8 and TH7 targets have been three starred.
What happens if the person assigned to the base does not call it before war starts?
That base becomes available for anyone to attack, however, the first attack on that base still needs to follow the guidance entered in caller. IE, if it was assigned as 3 star attack, then go for 3. If a 2 star was assigned, go for 2. If it was assigned as a TH9 NUKE, then a TH9 should attack it.
How do I "call" my second opponent?
We do not have time restrictions for calling and raiding second opponents -- you may call one as soon as your first raid is over and you have logged the result of that raid on ClashCaller.com.
When can a TH9 attack a target in the TH10 section?
Two options: 1. When every base below the TH10 section has been 3 starred. 2. When one of our TH10s fail to get 2 stars on an attack AND YOU RECEIVE PERMISSION FROM A CO-LEADER.
When can I ignore caller -or- when is Caller no longer used?
Caller is "turned off" when the first of these two events happens. a) We are in the last 3 hours of war -or- b) There are 3 or fewer targets remaining that are not 3-starred at any given TH level.
WAR - GENERAL QUESTIONS
What attack should I use?
Our recommended attack strategies are here. Watch the videos, they are outstanding and you will not understand what we are talking about until you watch them. For TH8s and TH7s with dragons, dragon attacks are REQUIRED for all bases with AD level 5 and below.
Can I choose what is in my war clan castle?
Yes! As long as it's on our war clan castle troop menu, then you simply put the requested troops in your war cc request text. We do want it formatted exactly as it is shown there to make it easy to load. Please remember to update this during war prep of your first war with us.
Who fills the clan castles? With what?
Anyone with max minus 2 troops can fill and should share in the work. Yes, that's right, we have the level 5 perk so max minus one gets upgraded to max. Loading Plan Details
My heroes are upgrading. Should I opt out?
If you're Archer Queen is upgrading you need to sit out. If you forget to go red and participate in war with your AQ "down" you will be expected to gem her out.
Can I sit out this war?
Full members are allowed to sit out 1-2 wars. If you need to sit longer we ask that you head to "brcm 2". New members to BRCM need to war with us 10 times to become full members. Full members with good stats will be allowed to go to "BRCM 2" and return to BRCM with no problems.
You have some strange request abbreviations. What do they mean?
Note: These are war requests and max troops should ALWAYS be provided.
Who do I raid?
Most of the time, you are finding a target you can 3 star and you are attacking that base. Exceptions:
We absolutely do not believe in mirror attacks where you attack the opponent on the other side with the same rank as you. Normally, you will be attacking opponents who are ranked lower than you such that you have 75% or greater odds of getting 3 stars. Remember that your stats are tracked, and you will be asked to leave if your 3 star percentage is not up to our standards. 75% three stars is our minimum requirement to attain elder.
Any restrictions on war bases for defense?
We like to swipe and adapt designs that we have seen work in war. We do not like to use common internet bases, but we do not like you to design your base from scratch if you do not know what you are doing. If your base is not performing, a co-leader will ask you to change it.
The stars you give up hurt the entire clan, so don't think of this as your war base.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
What are the most common reasons that members are kicked?
1. Creating drama. We are drama free and we have a zero tolerance policy. Respect your clan mates, resolve your issues quickly.
3. Putting your loot interests over the best interest of the clan as a whole.
4. Profanity. We have members of all ages, express yourself in a more thoughtful manner.
5. Arguing with suggestions from the leaders. We are here to help and have a lot of experience in this game. Be receptive.
6. Ignoring plans from leads/elders in chat.
How do you win so many wars?
We do not tolerate mediocrity and we have a strong set of rules and guidelines in place. We attract top players to our clan who enjoy a loot bonus at the end of virtually every war.
Are there donation requirements?
No, but your donations are appreciated. If your received to given becomes too lopsided, we will let you know, but until we do, don't worry about it. Unless otherwise specified, our minimum troop level for donations is a 4 for standard troops.
Is a war star viewed as better than a star? Or -- if someone has already been 2 starred should I go for 3 stars against him or 2 stars against someone who has not been attacked?
Great question! ALWAYS go for 3 stars. We WILL get around to attacking the opponent who has zero stars before the war ends, your job and your only job is to get 3 stars against someone who has not been 3 starred. That's how you earn respect in this clan. The password for your entry to the clan is "Victory".
How do I get promoted to elder?
Elder promotion when 1) you have participated in 10 wars with BRCM. 2) Your average 3 stars per war on our stat sheet is greater than or equal to 1.5.
How do I get promoted to co-leader?
If you spend a significant amount of time, show good leadership skills, help new members in improving their raids, then you will be considered for co-leader. You must be with us for 50 wars in order to be considered - which is about 3 months.
Can I upgrade my town hall whenever I like?
If you rush your town hall, you will be kicked. No exceptions. Please follow this guide for town hall upgrade minimums:
Upgrading to:
TH8: Max TH7 Defenses, all Troops & Spells maxed, BK5, max walls.
TH9: Max TH8 Defenses, all Troops & Spells maxed, BK10, all purple walls plus minimum 100 skulls, and bring 80k DE with you to TH9 day 1.
TH10: Max TH9 Defenses, all Troops & Spells maxed, all Lego walls, BK30, AQ30. It should also be noted that we have very high standards for TH10s. Very few make the cut.
I just upgraded my town hall, what should I upgrade first?
See our upgrade priorities page.
Aren't you taking this a bit seriously?
We aren't for everyone. What you see above is what consistent winning looks like. Our promise is that if you will follow our rules and listen to our suggestions, you will get a lot better at the game and have fun winning wars with us.
- 2 Attacks Every War. Even if everyone is 3 starred, you still should practice your attacks. You get 2 chances every 2 days to practice, use them wisely.
- Always use your Pre-flight (attack) Checklist (see below). Failure to complete any of the steps in this checklist is grounds for termination.
- Never loot raid during war. Looting is never allowed. Don't ask. This is war training and there is plenty of loot outside of war.
- Never avoid raiding a non-3 starred opponent simply because someone else has already raided. We will eventually 3 star him, might as well be you!
PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST
Before EVERY war attack, our members review this checklist just before they hit the Attack button.
- Camps are full.
- Clan Castle is full.
- Spell Factory is full.
- Heroes are awake.
WAR - CLASH CALLER QUESTIONS (old)
What is ClashCaller.com?
This is a web based application which allows us to call opponents. We try to set up a new caller right after war is declared. Each call you make has a 2 hour timer which gives you time to call, build your army, and make your attack. Once your call expires, that base is free for someone else to attack (with a couple of exceptions listed below).
How do I use ClashCaller.com?
All raids must be called using ClashCaller.com. Click "Join War" and enter the code that is mailed out (in game) when war is declared by a leader/co-leader. Do not ask for the code in chat, it's always in your mail. When making a call, you must enter your In Game Name along with parentheses and your rank in the war. Example: HairPartyLlama (1). You find your rank on the war map.
Can I make a call before war starts?
If you make a call at any time before the war starts, you are committing to attack during the first 2 hours of war. The timer starts as soon as the war begins.
Are there any restrictions to which bases I can call?
Next to the enemy base number in caller, many bases will have text next to them. The top several bases are reserved for TH11s, then TH10s. Example, if we have 3 TH11s on our side, then the top 6 bases are reserved for TH11s. All of the enemy TH9s will be assigned to our TH9s. And normally, the first couple of TH8s will be assigned as "TH9 NUKE". All of those bases are restricted. Below that, the bases are open for TH8 and TH7 attackers to call. Before a war starts, the only person who can call a restricted aka assigned base is the person it was assigned to.
I was assigned a target, but war is starting in the middle of the night. What do I do?
We have ONE exception to the 2 hour ClashCaller timer. If you were assigned a target, then you are able to make a call for 8 hours which overrides the caller expiration. You make that call as: "yourIGN(4) -- 8 HOUR CALL". Clan members are expected to respect that call until the war timer shows 16:00. IMPORTANT: If you exercise this right, we absolutely expect you to get that attack in during the first 8 hours of war.
What is a NUKE?
On caller you may see "NUKE FOR 3". That is a high level enemy TH8 base that has been assigned to one of our lower TH9s. TH8s are not allowed to call that base UNTIL ALL LOWER TH8 and TH7 targets have been three starred.
What happens if the person assigned to the base does not call it before war starts?
That base becomes available for anyone to attack, however, the first attack on that base still needs to follow the guidance entered in caller. IE, if it was assigned as 3 star attack, then go for 3. If a 2 star was assigned, go for 2. If it was assigned as a TH9 NUKE, then a TH9 should attack it.
How do I "call" my second opponent?
We do not have time restrictions for calling and raiding second opponents -- you may call one as soon as your first raid is over and you have logged the result of that raid on ClashCaller.com.
When can a TH9 attack a target in the TH10 section?
Two options: 1. When every base below the TH10 section has been 3 starred. 2. When one of our TH10s fail to get 2 stars on an attack AND YOU RECEIVE PERMISSION FROM A CO-LEADER.
When can I ignore caller -or- when is Caller no longer used?
Caller is "turned off" when the first of these two events happens. a) We are in the last 3 hours of war -or- b) There are 3 or fewer targets remaining that are not 3-starred at any given TH level.
WAR - GENERAL QUESTIONS
What attack should I use?
Our recommended attack strategies are here. Watch the videos, they are outstanding and you will not understand what we are talking about until you watch them. For TH8s and TH7s with dragons, dragon attacks are REQUIRED for all bases with AD level 5 and below.
Can I choose what is in my war clan castle?
Yes! As long as it's on our war clan castle troop menu, then you simply put the requested troops in your war cc request text. We do want it formatted exactly as it is shown there to make it easy to load. Please remember to update this during war prep of your first war with us.
Who fills the clan castles? With what?
Anyone with max minus 2 troops can fill and should share in the work. Yes, that's right, we have the level 5 perk so max minus one gets upgraded to max. Loading Plan Details
My heroes are upgrading. Should I opt out?
If you're Archer Queen is upgrading you need to sit out. If you forget to go red and participate in war with your AQ "down" you will be expected to gem her out.
Can I sit out this war?
Full members are allowed to sit out 1-2 wars. If you need to sit longer we ask that you head to "brcm 2". New members to BRCM need to war with us 10 times to become full members. Full members with good stats will be allowed to go to "BRCM 2" and return to BRCM with no problems.
You have some strange request abbreviations. What do they mean?
Note: These are war requests and max troops should ALWAYS be provided.
- TH8(25) - CC21B, 21A. 2 witch, 1 barb or arch
- TH9(30) - 212A, 212B - 2 witches, 1 wiz, 2 arch or barb
- TH10(35) - 223A, 223B - 2 witches, 2 wiz, 3 arch or barb
- TH10(35) - 111A, 111B - 1 golem, 1 wiz, 1 arch or barb
Who do I raid?
Most of the time, you are finding a target you can 3 star and you are attacking that base. Exceptions:
- TH11 enemy bases
- High level TH9s which are marked for a first attack 2 star
- Depending on the situation in the war, we may target some TH10 bases for 2 stars. However, any TH11 attacks on a TH10 should be for 3 stars.
We absolutely do not believe in mirror attacks where you attack the opponent on the other side with the same rank as you. Normally, you will be attacking opponents who are ranked lower than you such that you have 75% or greater odds of getting 3 stars. Remember that your stats are tracked, and you will be asked to leave if your 3 star percentage is not up to our standards. 75% three stars is our minimum requirement to attain elder.
Any restrictions on war bases for defense?
We like to swipe and adapt designs that we have seen work in war. We do not like to use common internet bases, but we do not like you to design your base from scratch if you do not know what you are doing. If your base is not performing, a co-leader will ask you to change it.
The stars you give up hurt the entire clan, so don't think of this as your war base.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
What are the most common reasons that members are kicked?
1. Creating drama. We are drama free and we have a zero tolerance policy. Respect your clan mates, resolve your issues quickly.
3. Putting your loot interests over the best interest of the clan as a whole.
4. Profanity. We have members of all ages, express yourself in a more thoughtful manner.
5. Arguing with suggestions from the leaders. We are here to help and have a lot of experience in this game. Be receptive.
6. Ignoring plans from leads/elders in chat.
How do you win so many wars?
We do not tolerate mediocrity and we have a strong set of rules and guidelines in place. We attract top players to our clan who enjoy a loot bonus at the end of virtually every war.
Are there donation requirements?
No, but your donations are appreciated. If your received to given becomes too lopsided, we will let you know, but until we do, don't worry about it. Unless otherwise specified, our minimum troop level for donations is a 4 for standard troops.
Is a war star viewed as better than a star? Or -- if someone has already been 2 starred should I go for 3 stars against him or 2 stars against someone who has not been attacked?
Great question! ALWAYS go for 3 stars. We WILL get around to attacking the opponent who has zero stars before the war ends, your job and your only job is to get 3 stars against someone who has not been 3 starred. That's how you earn respect in this clan. The password for your entry to the clan is "Victory".
How do I get promoted to elder?
Elder promotion when 1) you have participated in 10 wars with BRCM. 2) Your average 3 stars per war on our stat sheet is greater than or equal to 1.5.
How do I get promoted to co-leader?
If you spend a significant amount of time, show good leadership skills, help new members in improving their raids, then you will be considered for co-leader. You must be with us for 50 wars in order to be considered - which is about 3 months.
Can I upgrade my town hall whenever I like?
If you rush your town hall, you will be kicked. No exceptions. Please follow this guide for town hall upgrade minimums:
Upgrading to:
TH8: Max TH7 Defenses, all Troops & Spells maxed, BK5, max walls.
TH9: Max TH8 Defenses, all Troops & Spells maxed, BK10, all purple walls plus minimum 100 skulls, and bring 80k DE with you to TH9 day 1.
TH10: Max TH9 Defenses, all Troops & Spells maxed, all Lego walls, BK30, AQ30. It should also be noted that we have very high standards for TH10s. Very few make the cut.
I just upgraded my town hall, what should I upgrade first?
See our upgrade priorities page.
Aren't you taking this a bit seriously?
We aren't for everyone. What you see above is what consistent winning looks like. Our promise is that if you will follow our rules and listen to our suggestions, you will get a lot better at the game and have fun winning wars with us.