diff --git a/training/eval_history.json b/training/eval_history.json
index d575effb..c4a71254 100644
--- a/training/eval_history.json
+++ b/training/eval_history.json
@@ -711,5 +711,32 @@
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+    "model_b": "/home/jcreek/ai-training/CosmicClash/Game/bots/promoted/easy.json",
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diff --git a/training/generation5_state.json b/training/generation5_state.json
index 8d4eb53e..c41a576a 100644
--- a/training/generation5_state.json
+++ b/training/generation5_state.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "stage_index": 0,
   "attempt": 2,
-  "status": "in_progress",
+  "status": "blocked",
   "log": [
     {
       "stage_index": 0,
@@ -168,6 +168,88 @@
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+    },
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