News and Updates about Gemini Gym

[Paiopa]

Hello all! I am now the new Gemini Gym Leader and will do my best here. The previous leader hasn't been active for a long time so I was chosen to carry on. I will need some time settling in and stuff but will try to open the gym A.S.A.P. So until that happens the Gemini Gym is officially CLOSED. I will update when the gym is open and the status of my team.

[Paiopa]

Alright, upon learning that my two midterm exams are on both on June 20th (yes that is a Saturday. I am cursed I swear..) the Gemini Gym will be scheduled to open after this date. My team is slowly coming together as well and hopefully will be finished soon. I appreciate you all being patient with me so far.

[Paiopa]

Attention all. Gemini Gym will be opening on JULY 5TH, 2009! Please don't contact me regarding gym matches. I will contact you with a time and date to battle so everything can be organized.

I may also include an additional prize for winners of the badge, although I haven't quite figured out what that will be. Something that reflects the theme of the Gemini Gym perhaps.

[Paiopa]

Attention trainers! The Gemini Gym is now OPEN! That's right you read me loud and clear! Before we get started please keep in mind these rules:

Don't PM me asking for a gym challenge right away, because I'll ignore it. I want to keep everything organized for myself. Instead, go to User Control Pannel then Group Memberships and select Gemini Gym. I will contact you when I'm ready to battle and we can work out a date from there.

Before you challenge the gym make sure to familiarize yourself with the links below.

Introduction to Gemini Gym (What to expect)
http://forum.pokefarm.com/showthread.php?t=6312

How To Challenge The Gemini Gym (Gym/League Rules)
http://forum.pokefarm.com/showthread.php?t=6308

With that being said, I appreciate everyone being patient with me so far and look forward to some great challenges!

[Paiopa]

Just a note to all the people who challenged the gym. I thought I might make this clear to avoid any problems beforehand and also to avoid people hating me lol. I have received your requests for a challenge, but I currently have 11 challengers to face now. So I just ask that you remain patient until I can battle with you.

[Paiopa]

The Gemini Gym will be closed starting from Aug 4th until Aug 17th. I have my final exams during this time so I won't be able to schedule any matches. If you wish to challenge/rechallenge the gym please make an appointment before Aug 4th.

Thank you.

[Paiopa]

Sorry to cause any inconvience, but I would kindly ask that after your rematches with me you wait till Aug 17th to battle me again. As I mentioned in the last post, I have final exams starting soon and still have to battle some people who need their first match.

Thank You.

[Paiopa]

A notice to all challengers. The Gemini Gym will be closed until August 17th. Please request challenges and rematches after this time.

Thank You.

[Paiopa]

Greetings everyone. With final exams over I can now work on some more pokemon training and junk. However, the gym will still be closed for a few more days. I'm working on retraining a few members to "serve you better" heheheh and should be ready to battle again after that time. Sorry for any inconviences.

On another note, it's time to bid farewell to a couple members that have served well but they're time has come to an end. Ct.Chocula will not be assisting in any battles anymore. Those of you who have faced him will probably be glad or disappointed I'm not sure lol. He has gone to a better place (via the trading realms of the Internet) and hopefully doing well. I will be working on a new version of him very soon.

Also, there will be some new members added to the team when I finish with them and some familiar faces will have gotten some nice upgrades as well. I hope it provides for a more fun experience and can hopefully show how some pokemon can be used differently in the doubles environment.

Finally, to end this long announcement, for those of you still having some trouble with double battles, I highly recommend you read my blog "The Dyanmic Duo'. I think it might provide some tips that you may not have considered when battling. I usually try to update it weekly whenever I have time and ideas.

[Paiopa]

Gemini Gym is now reopened! Thank you to everyone for being patient. I've finished making the necessary changes to my team so I will be able to take challenges now.

[Paiopa]

Attention everyone! In case you're unaware of the new announcement, it is with great pleasure that I announce a shiny badge for the Gemini Gym has been made! Here it is in all it's glory:


http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w158/jhamin1/GeminiShinyBadge.gif

To obtain your shiny badge you must beat me with a team that was bred by you with the same OT, basically the same rules as earning a shiny badge with the gyms of the "League Proper".

[Paiopa]

This is a little late, and I apologize. I would like to announce that Sasuke715 is the FIRST one to win the shiny Gemini badge! Let's give Sasuke715 a big round of applase folks. Congrats on your victory! :)

[Paiopa]

Just a reminder to all challengers. Please register for a gym battle through group memberships if you want a battle. Lately, I've been getting random messages from people asking for battles and it's getting annoying. To make things even worse I have people just messaging me asking for a battle and I assume they're talking about a regular battle -.- Another thing to keep in mind is you will have to register for a gym battle after each defeat. I'm sorry if this seems tedious to you guys but it helps me keep track of who I've battled and who is waiting for a battle.

From now on, I will ignore all messages simply asking for a gym battle if you have not registered through group memberships.

In addition, if you do sign up for a gym battle please wait for me to contact you within a few days before you contact me. Also, if you do contact me don't just ask for a battle. If you want a GYM battle mention it in your message! I'm not a mind reader nor do I wish to be!

Thanks.