Unit 69 - The DDP Academy Handbook
The Beginners handbook to Rating
Welcome to the beginners guide to rating. There are various things you need to take into account whilst rating. This handbook will take you through everything you need to know about the academy and about the rating/judging system. It is an essential tool for any new judgment scout and should be referred to in times of need.
The true difference between dipping, delving and plunging
DDP linguistics
The Official Scale
Anti-plunging/Out-plunging
Scale Class Apparel
Plunging position
Radio communications (names, lingo)
Laser pen use
Shoulder plunging and sneak-plunges
The strike system (for recruits)
What to do when you’re overwhelmed by plunging
The ‘Dome’
Now, before we begin, it is essential that you are informed that the DDP is a serious academy and cannot be liable for any emotional damage caused if a major anti-plunge occurs, you must know the risk before joining the academy. We will, however, provide you with a mental healthcare professional if you are in need of a psychiatrist. Delve safely.
1. The True Difference Between Dipping, Delving and Plunging.
So, what truly is dipping, delving and plunging? It’s more than just a look. More than just a stare. You’ll know that when you get onto the front lines. A desperate plunge war against all odds, then you’ll know. For now, let’s go through the basics.
Dipping, as you probably know, is when you are in need of rating a person very sneakily. You can ‘dip into someone’, effectively meaning to sneak a peek. Only a small look though, for a dip is only used in desperate times. Sometimes, it is necessary to take a longer look if times are not so dire. This is where the ‘delve’ comes in. A delve is exactly the same as a dip, just slightly longer. A delve is usually around 2.5 - 4 seconds. It is used in times only when you know it is safe. Using it in risky circumstances can cause a deathly plunge war. It has happened in the past. Now, a delve is used when
Welcome to the beginners guide to rating. There are various things you need to take into account whilst rating. This handbook will take you through everything you need to know about the academy and about the rating/judging system. It is an essential tool for any new judgment scout and should be referred to in times of need.
The true difference between dipping, delving and plunging
DDP linguistics
The Official Scale
Anti-plunging/Out-plunging
Scale Class Apparel
Plunging position
Radio communications (names, lingo)
Laser pen use
Shoulder plunging and sneak-plunges
The strike system (for recruits)
What to do when you’re overwhelmed by plunging
The ‘Dome’
Now, before we begin, it is essential that you are informed that the DDP is a serious academy and cannot be liable for any emotional damage caused if a major anti-plunge occurs, you must know the risk before joining the academy. We will, however, provide you with a mental healthcare professional if you are in need of a psychiatrist. Delve safely.
1. The True Difference Between Dipping, Delving and Plunging.
So, what truly is dipping, delving and plunging? It’s more than just a look. More than just a stare. You’ll know that when you get onto the front lines. A desperate plunge war against all odds, then you’ll know. For now, let’s go through the basics.
Dipping, as you probably know, is when you are in need of rating a person very sneakily. You can ‘dip into someone’, effectively meaning to sneak a peek. Only a small look though, for a dip is only used in desperate times. Sometimes, it is necessary to take a longer look if times are not so dire. This is where the ‘delve’ comes in. A delve is exactly the same as a dip, just slightly longer. A delve is usually around 2.5 - 4 seconds. It is used in times only when you know it is safe. Using it in risky circumstances can cause a deathly plunge war. It has happened in the past. Now, a delve is used when