diff --git a/training/eval_history.json b/training/eval_history.json
index 2892b9d4..43fc7875 100644
--- a/training/eval_history.json
+++ b/training/eval_history.json
@@ -522,5 +522,32 @@
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+  },
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+    "model_b": "/home/jcreek/ai-training/CosmicClash/Game/bots/promoted/easy.json",
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+    "episodes": 100,
+    "wins_a": 45,
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+      }
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diff --git a/training/generation5_state.json b/training/generation5_state.json
index 8eb8ec01..8563feba 100644
--- a/training/generation5_state.json
+++ b/training/generation5_state.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
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-  "attempt": 1,
+  "attempt": 2,
   "status": "in_progress",
   "log": [
     {
@@ -87,6 +87,91 @@
         }
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+    },
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+        "rollout/upright_fraction=0.2389 < 0.4500",
+        "rollout/forward_motion_fraction=0.2292 < 0.2500"
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