Poké Academy: Project 5 * Semester 3 * Midterm

[BugCatcher6]

Time for the midterm. This will be pretty much similar to all other projects, except you will be holding your own farm event.

You will be hosting your own event, with a theme and event story. The Nature of the mother will be your Nature credit and IVs from both parents will be your IV credits. There won't be an ability credit since all the Pokémon that will be allowed in this event will have only 1 possible ability.


Please select one of the following Pokémon for your event.

Pokémon to be used:


Bulbasaur

Adamant, Bold, Calm, Jolly, Modest, Timid


Charmander

Adamant, Jolly, Mild, Modest, Rash, Timid


Squirtle

Adamant, Bold, Modest


Chikorita

Adamant, Bold


Cyndaquil

Mild, Modest, Rash, Timid


Totodile

Adamant, Jolly


Treecko

Jolly, Naive, Timid


Torchic

Adamant, Jolly, Mild, Modest, Rash, Timid


Mudkip

Adamant, Careful, Impish, Jolly, Relaxed


Turtwig

Adamant, Impish


Chimchar

Hasty, Jolly, Naive, Rash


Piplup

Adamant, Calm, Modest



I have listed the Natures that will get you 3 Credits, if they are on the mother of your babies. Before anyone ask why is this nature not listed or why is this nature listed, I used Smogon's guides for the Natures so they are not hand picked by me. Any other Nature on your mother for the project may get 1 credit if it benefits the Pokés best base stat.

Move-set credits will not come completely from the moves you have selected, but will also figure in the number of Pokés used in your chain as well. But please don't go making move-sets using 20 Pokés to chain and then end up with a useless move-set. The extra credit from this event will go to the student who puts out the best event. Your Poké selection, move selection, event name, and story will draw people in and whoeveer draws the most people in and hands out the most Pokés will get 3 extra credit points.

Remember for an event, you can include in your post that you are looking for specific Pokés or item in return, but don't make them extreme Pokés or items. Also it would be good to include an item on each Poké you are handing out as well. I usually ask for minor Pokés that I know I might be doing an event on in the future. There is always the chance you can get one with a decent IV or two to start out with. For items I have asked for berries, plates, heart scales, and rare candy. Just don't get upset if you don't get anything you ask for, some people just don't have the items or Pokés to give.

All projects must be complete by Monday, September 14th and your events finished by Friday, September 18th. Any Pokés handed out after the 18th will not count towards the project.

[BlueTempest]

Should we submit what we are doing?

[Rolytic]

Awesome! Good luck to everyone!

[BugCatcher6]

Should we submit what we are doing?
That is up to you.

[Rolytic]

I have listed the Natures that will get you 3 Credits, if they are on the mother of your babies. Before anyone ask why is this nature not listed or why is this nature listed, I used Smogon's guides for the Natures so they are not hand picked by me. Any other Nature on your mother for the project may get 1 credit if it benefits the Pokés best base stat.

Move-set credits will not come completely from the moves you have selected, but will also figure in the number of Pokés used in your chain as well. But please don't go making move-sets using 20 Pokés to chain and then end up with a useless move-set. The extra credit from this event will go to the student who puts out the best event. Your Poké selection, move selection, event name, and story will draw people in and whoeveer draws the most people in and hands out the most Pokés will get 3 extra credit points.

Remember for an event, you can include in your post that you are looking for specific Pokés or item in return, but don't make them extreme Pokés or items. Also it would be good to include an item on each Poké you are handing out as well. I usually ask for minor Pokés that I know I might be doing an event on in the future. There is always the chance you can get one with a decent IV or two to start out with. For items I have asked for berries, plates, heart scales, and rare candy. Just don't get upset if you don't get anything you ask for, some people just don't have the items or Pokés to give.

All projects must be complete by Monday, September 14th and your events finished by Friday, September 18th. Any Pokés handed out after the 18th will not count towards the project.

A few questions: do we just need to send you the parent's info to check the IVs and the mother's nature, or do we need to be able to give them away as well? I'm confused.

About the timing...When you say that projects must be completed by Mon Sept 14 does that mean that all of our events will start then? Or that that's the last day that we can begin them?

[BugCatcher6]

A few questions: do we just need to send you the parent's info to check the IVs and the mother's nature, or do we need to be able to give them away as well? I'm confused.

About the timing...When you say that projects must be completed by Mon Sept 14 does that mean that all of our events will start then? Or that that's the last day that we can begin them?

You must be done breeding and post your event in the farming area by the 14th. You have until the 18th to fill customer orders.

Your parent's IVs and mother's nature will be check just like any other project IVs and Pokés have been checked. Unless you are one of the ones that never submit your projects and are given the benefit of the doubt on your reports.

Which this will come to an end and there will be no credits given without a Poké being checked out.

[predictions of doom]

Are IVs going to be graded according to their practicality, and not how many 31s we have? (For example, if I was doing a trick room Poké, and its speed stat was 0, would it get the same amount of points as a sweeper with a 31 in speed?)

[Rolytic]

Whoo! Good (and final) set of parents! Now to make a great event and start it after mass production.

[BugCatcher6]

Are IVs going to be graded according to their practicality, and not how many 31s we have? (For example, if I was doing a trick room Poké, and its speed stat was 0, would it get the same amount of points as a sweeper with a 31 in speed?)

It would depend on the Poké. If you had a Spiritomb or Dusknoir with a 0 IV in speed then maybe, but a Crobat with a 0 IV in speed then no. Can't have people saying oh this is my trick room Crobat that is why I had 0 in speed.

[predictions of doom]

It would depend on the Poké. If you had a Spiritomb or Dusknoir with a 0 IV in speed then maybe, but a Crobat with a 0 IV in speed then no. Can't have people saying oh this is my trick room Crobat that is why I had 0 in speed.

Ok. I think it's pretty obvious how low IVs would benefit my Poké. :)

[BlueTempest]

Mannn, I'm running out of time with my blasted school work! :( Havent been able to start.

[BlueTempest]

I apologize for the double post, but what would happen if we had a moveset very similiar to a smogon moveset?

[BugCatcher6]

I apologize for the double post, but what would happen if we had a moveset very similiar to a smogon moveset?

I don't look at Smogon for move-sets, so grading is done on the Buzz scale. ;)

[BlueTempest]

Alrighty then, just hate it when I make a moveset and find out smogon has done it :(

[cowmoo83]

Alrighty then, just hate it when I make a moveset and find out smogon has done it :(

You can't worry too much about that because they come up with the best movesets. Just think about it as a compliment. You were good enough to come up with a smogon moveset which means it's probably one of the best movesets out there.

[Rolytic]

Been kinda quiet here. Do you guys know if you can talk to the guy in Celestial town every day and get multiples of his items, like the Choice specs, black glasses and wise glasses?

[BugCatcher6]

Been kinda quiet here. Do you guys know if you can talk to the guy in Celestial town every day and get multiples of his items, like the Choice specs, black glasses and wise glasses?

As far as I know it is one day and in order and once you have them all the order starts over again. Like Choice Specs, Black Glasses, and Wise Glasses and then back to Choice Specs.

[BlueTempest]

I haven't even started breeding for my event because of schoolwork :( I'm running out of time. I know what this weekend will be dedicated to :(

[cowmoo83]

Trust me... I haven't had time either... don't worry about it. You'll get it done!

[Rolytic]

Well guys, I think I've got my keepers. I should have an event out this evening. If I can do anything to help those with lots of school work, please let me know. I can proofread, help with IV battles, or lend a Ditto.

[BugCatcher6]

Just remember you only have 1 week from the time your event starts, all Pokémon must be handed out by the last day. Any Pokés handed out after that last day will not count towards the event goal.

Also please post a link in this thread to your event so I can keep tabs on it.

Also in your main post of your event, keep a list of members that requested a Poké and the status of their trade. You can using a marking system like I use to to let people know the status of their Pokés, like if they request a name.

Example Symbol Key
☼ - Your Pokémon is named and ready.
™ - Trade Made.
¿- Your Pokémon is not ready.

[Rolytic]

Just remember you only have 1 week from the time your event starts, all Pokémon must be handed out by the last day. Any Pokés handed out after that last day will not count towards the event goal.

Also please post a link in this thread to your event so I can keep tabs on it.

Also in your main post of your event, keep a list of members that requested a Poké and the status of their trade. You can using a marking system like I use to to let people know the status of their Pokés, like if they request a name.

Example Symbol Key
☼ - Your Pokémon is named and ready.
™ - Trade Made.
¿- Your Pokémon is not ready.

Huzzah. Does one week mean 5 days (like 14-18th) or Monday to monday? Either way, thanks for the update. :)

Edit: Started event on 9/11, here's the link: http://forum.pokefarm.com/showthread.php?t=12344

[predictions of doom]

Huzzah. Does one week mean 5 days (like 14-18th) or Monday to monday? Either way, thanks for the update. :)

Edit: Started event on 9/11, here's the link: http://forum.pokefarm.com/showthread.php?t=12344

I'd say 5 days, since the first post says that events have to be up by the 14th, and that anything handed out after the 18th doesn't count.

Also, my WiFi seems to be broken. I can't do IV battles or anything, and I don't know when it'll back up. I can try and get to the library tomorrow, but I don't know when I'll be able to post my event. :(

[cowmoo83]

Why do we have to hand out all of our pokemon before the due date? Wouldn't that make it extremely rushed? Not to mention that most of the time this is out of the breeder's hands because if the person who requested the poke isn't on at the right times, then the trade cannot be completed. To remedy this, maybe handed out pokes could be x points and then the reserved ones could be x/2 points.... maybe.

[predictions of doom]

Why do we have to hand out all of our pokemon before the due date?

Is that really what we have to do? I just thought that our points would come from the number of Pokés that got reserved.

[cowmoo83]

Is that really what we have to do? I just thought that our points would come from the number of Pokés that got reserved.


all Pokémon must be handed out by the last day. Any Pokés handed out after that last day will not count towards the event goal.

yup. they have to be handed out it seems...

[BugCatcher6]

Why do we have to hand out all of our pokemon before the due date? Wouldn't that make it extremely rushed? Not to mention that most of the time this is out of the breeder's hands because if the person who requested the poke isn't on at the right times, then the trade cannot be completed. To remedy this, maybe handed out pokes could be x points and then the reserved ones could be x/2 points.... maybe.

Well you could always update me in a month on how your event went and I will update your grade for the project maybe sometime during semester 4 or 5, or whenever you finish handing them out.

Yes that was sarcasm and the Pokés have to be handed out within that time frame to keep the event from dragging out. I have never had an event where I held on to Pokés for longer then a week.

[predictions of doom]

the Pokés have to be handed out within that time frame to keep the event from dragging out. I have never had an event where I held on to Pokés for longer then a week.

Then I don't know that I'll be able to do this assignment.
My router has decided that it doesn't want to create a wireless network, and so I can't get onto WiFi whenever someone asks. I'm still going to run my event (I've put too much work into it to not), but I don't see how I'll be able to compare to the other events without constant WiFi access.

[BlueTempest]

Almost ready to breed my guys.

[BlueTempest]

So, do we have to start on Sunday or can we start sometime Monday?

[cowmoo83]

I'm pretty sure they have to start on monday by 12am (same as all the other projects).

[predictions of doom]

I'm pretty sure they have to start on monday by 12am (same as all the other projects).

Wouldn't it be that they have to start on Monday by 11:59 PM?

[cowmoo83]

yeah, technically you're right, but do you really think we'd be disqualified for putting it up one minute late? :P

[predictions of doom]

I hate to have to do this, but could I ask for an extension?

My Wireless network's still down, and so I can't IV check or distribute any of my Pokémon. I've tried going to the library (no WiFi) and to Starbucks (not compatible with Ninetendo WiFi, it appears). I have the report and story all typed up, and I have roughly 60 correctly natured mons that need checking.

If I can't get an extension, then could I start my event later this week, but end it on Friday along with everyone else? I've put so much work into this project, and I really don't want it to go to waste.

[BugCatcher6]

Actually I am going to be busy for the next few days, so as long as your event takes 5 days it can start on any date, within reason. Don't wait for like 3 weeks though, try to get things taken care of within 1 extra week.

[predictions of doom]

Actually I am going to be busy for the next few days, so as long as your event takes 5 days it can start on any date, within reason. Don't wait for like 3 weeks though, try to get things taken care of within 1 extra week.

I actually just got my WiFi working again, so I may not need the extra time after all.

Thanks, though!

[BlueTempest]

Hmmm, an extra week sounds good :)

[Trombones13]

Just to organize a little for Buzz ^_^:

Rolytic
Event began: 9/11/09
Event ends: 9/16/09

cowmoo83
Event began: 9/13/09
Event ends: 9/18/09

BlueTempest
Event has not begun yet

predictions of doom
Event has not begun yet

Those are the only four who've replied to the thread, so I figure you're the only ones participating. Send me a message if your event finishes before five days are completed and I'll close it.

[BlueTempest]

Would it be good if I started mine next Monday or would you prefer if I finished it around Monday? I just want to be clear.

[Trombones13]

Actually I am going to be busy for the next few days, so as long as your event takes 5 days it can start on any date, within reason. Don't wait for like 3 weeks though, try to get things taken care of within 1 extra week.
I don't think he cares, heh heh.

[BugCatcher6]

I have some Pokémon to return.



Venonat - HotPotato - OT: Brady
Hoothoot - Cherry Pie - OT: Andrew
Tyrogue - Knight - OT: Blue
Aron - Oprah - OT: Gwen


I am sorry I forget the FC for them. My son cleaned out my Pal Pad.


Oh and Kurt, sometime if you still have him I can pick up Orb. I just have to find some fodder to trade he-he.

[Trombones13]

Yep; I still have him--just let me know when you're available. (I have twenty minutes left tonight if you're available now.) ^_^

[BugCatcher6]

Yep; I still have him--just let me know when you're available. (I have twenty minutes left tonight if you're available now.) ^_^

I can log in now. What FC would he be at?

[Trombones13]

I'm using my Pearl; I'm going to guess Plat for you?

[BugCatcher6]

I'm using my Pearl; I'm going to guess Plat for you?


Na pearl for me. I haven't played platinum for months.

[Trombones13]

Enjoy the really corny Mail; thanks! xD

[Trombones13]

Rolytic
Event began: 9/11/09
Event ended: 9/16/09
14 Cyndaquil traded at time of closure.

cowmoo83
Event began: 9/13/09
Event ends: 9/18/09

BlueTempest
Event has not begun yet

predictions of doom
Event began: 9/16/09
Event ends: 9/21/09

[BlueTempest]

For the record, I'm starting my event monday.

[BugCatcher6]

Make sure, those that send your reports in, you have a link to your event so I can do the grading.

[BugCatcher6]

Farmer Rolytic:


Tshilaba's Legacy: The Floating Caravan presents:
A Myopic Mystery: Cyndaquil :155:

I am going to do the grading a bit different here. Instead of copying everything from the event to here, I will just be posting grades and making references to select points.

Event Title: 1-3 Possible Credits (2 Credits)
Event Story: 1-3 Possible Credits (2 Credits)
Poké Parents: Nature (3 Credits) IVs(5 Credits)

Father IVs:

Joe 22/31/17/31/25/31 Adamant


Mother's Nature: Rash
Mother's IVs: Joan 12/28/26/31/17/31

Move-set: (3 Credits)
Chain Credits: Half the chain equals credits. 7 total Pokés used. (3.5 Credits)
Event Interest:1/4(that is a 4th of the total is final credit) Possible Credits. 14 Pokés traded. (3.5 Credits)
Overall Grade:(22 Credits)

The story was cute and the title, well I will admit it, I had to look up the word to know what it meant, even with the story he-he. Let me know a good time to check the parents so I can make the grade final.

[BugCatcher6]

Farmer cowmoo83:


Moo Moo Farms: Sorta Like Cynderella Cyndaquil

:155:

http://th09.deviantart.net/fs43/150/f/2009/137/6/5/HGSS_Cyndaquil_by_ztak1227.png


Event Title: 1-3 Possible Credits (2 Credits)
Event Story: 1-3 Possible Credits (1 Credits)
Poké Parents: Nature (0 Credits) IVs (3 Credits)

Father IVs:

Male: 27/31/26/31/30/31 (quiet)


Mother's Nature: Timid
Mother's IVs: Female: 31/25/31/31/30/31

Move-set: 1-4 Possible Credits (3 Credits)
Chain Credits: Half the chain equals credits. 4 total Pokés used. (2 Credits)
Event Interest:1/4(that is a 4th of the total is final credit) Possible Credits. 19 Pokés traded. (4.75 Credits)
Overall Grade:(15.75 Credits)

First thing, nice theme but the story was waaaaay to long. Which I believe has been a common comment you have received on every writing project. Once I get your final report I will know the chain used, which by looking at it I can guess 4 Pokés were used. Really for the move-set I would have liked to give lower credits. I think I see a method there, but you say with every project, "let me breed something I can atleast use afterward". O.K. a move that is only useful when your HP is high, good for maybe 1 or 2 rounds. Sunny Day, o.k. your opponent can knock down your HP when you use that. Lava Plume, o.k. all Fire attacks, Burn is good but now you are relying on Hidden Power to bail you out or you have to switch to avoid being walled. Hidden Power, I had a student use Hidden Power as her signature move, so far both Cyndaquil in this project has had Hidden Power, but only one of those Cyndaquil listed what HP each Poké had.

The quiz at the end was nice also. If you guessed right you got an item, what about those that did not get it right? Did they get nothing? Hmmm.

Again I will need a report and to check the parents to edit and finalize the grade.

[BugCatcher6]

Just a quick update. Back during registration a question was asked and answered, http://forum.pokefarm.com/showthread.php?t=11750&page=3. If you use a Pokémon from another member, that is o.k. as long as the final project Pokémon is completely all yours, OT & ID#. Now with this 5 project the mother and father were going to be checked. So the mother and father needed to be all yours. Using a Poké from another member as the mother or father results in credits not being able to be given for that Poké. It is not your own and it is being used in the final project Poké.

I am done changing rules during projects. The rules will be rewritten, maybe not until next semester, but I will spell everything out and make everything as clear as possible. After which any changes will become a board discussion.

[cowmoo83]

so... does this mean that this changes this last time and then there will be an official write-up of rules? Because if you don't change this time, that would be completely ridiculous. You have to remember that that stuff happened two months ago and wasn't really answered directly. Honestly, if the rules wasn't in A) an official rules thread or B) the midterm thread, it's not fair to count it.

[BugCatcher6]

so... does this mean that this changes this last time and then there will be an official write-up of rules? Because if you don't change this time, that would be completely ridiculous. You have to remember that that stuff happened two months ago and wasn't really answered directly. Honestly, if the rules wasn't in A) an official rules thread or B) the midterm thread, it's not fair to count it.

I believe this is a PM matter and should be discussed in that manor.

[BugCatcher6]

P.O.D has 2 days left on the Treecko event. Rolytic has sent in their report and the event has came to a close. cowmoo83's event has ended, but no report given. BlueTempest still needs to hold an event and do a report.

I have decided the best event extra credit will be done by a forum vote. So start buttering up your friends to vote for your event.

Although I would like the credit to go to an overall event, like considering story, Poké, move-set, & IVs, but usually it will come down to the buddy system. :(

[Rolytic]

Farmer Rolytic:


Tshilaba's Legacy: The Floating Caravan presents:
A Myopic Mystery: Cyndaquil :155:

I am going to do the grading a bit different here. Instead of copying everything from the event to here, I will just be posting grades and making references to select points.

Event Title: 1-3 Possible Credits (2 Credits)
Event Story: 1-3 Possible Credits (2 Credits)
Poké Parents: Nature (3 Credits) IVs(5 Credits)

Father IVs:

Joe 22/31/17/31/25/31 Adamant


Mother's Nature: Rash
Mother's IVs: Joan 12/28/26/31/17/31

Move-set: (3 Credits)
Chain Credits: Half the chain equals credits. 7 total Pokés used. (3.5 Credits)
Event Interest:1/4(that is a 4th of the total is final credit) Possible Credits. 16 Pokés traded. (4 Credits)
Overall Grade:(22.5 Credits)

The story was cute and the title, well I will admit it, I had to look up the word to know what it meant, even with the story he-he. Let me know a good time to check the parents so I can make the grade final.

I hate doing this to myself, but I only traded 14 pokes before the time limit came about.

Also, how does Monday look for getting my parents checked? I only have class in the morning. I forget what timezone you're in.

[BugCatcher6]

I hate doing this to myself, but I only traded 14 pokes before the time limit came about.

Also, how does Monday look for getting my parents checked? I only have class in the morning. I forget what timezone you're in.

Monday should be fine. Just be sure if your Pokés have any EVs you either know the EVs or remove them if they are not important.

[Rolytic]

Monday should be fine. Just be sure if your Pokés have any EVs you either know the EVs or remove them if they are not important.

Why hello there! Neither of them have EVs. I leveled by Rare candies.

[BlueTempest]

Do moves in the story matter? Will we get deducted in points if we don't?

[cowmoo83]

Do moves in the story matter? Will we get deducted in points if we don't?

I think that you mean "will we get deducted in points if we don't mention the moves in the story."

You get graded based on your story's quality, not if the moves are mentioned. Mentioning the moves is a cool idea, but definitely not something you'd lose points for... (If you did that would just be stupid).

[Trombones13]

Rolytic
Event began: 9/11/09
Event ended: 9/16/09
14 Cyndaquil traded at time of closure.

cowmoo83
Event began: 9/13/09
Event ended: 9/18/09
18 Cyndaquil traded at time of closure.

BlueTempest
Event began: 9/21/09
Event ends: 9/26/09

predictions of doom
Event began: 9/16/09
Event ended: 9/21/09
9 Treecko traded at time of closure.

[BugCatcher6]

Farmer predictions of doom:


:252: Rearrange Farms- FEAT (Treecko) :252:



Event Title: 1-3 Possible Credits (2 Credits)
Event Story: 1-3 Possible Credits (1 Credits)
Poké Parents: Nature (3 Credits) IVs (4 Credits)

Father IVs:

M8 3/31/30/16/17/31


Mother's Nature: Naive
Mother's IVs: F1 27/31/27/5/6/31

Move-set: (3 Credits)
Chain Credits: Half the chain equals credits. 4 total Pokés used. (2 Credits)
Event Interest:1/4(that is a 4th of the total is final credit) Possible Credits. 9 Pokés traded. (2.25 Credits)
Overall Grade:(17.25 Credits)

The overall theme to the event was nice, but the story had some trouble. You had to read the story to get the idea of the title, which is good, but misspelling and some bad sentence structure hurt it.

The move-set was kinda cool and a new twist to the old F.E.A.R. move-set, but one thing I don't get, if you use Endeavor and then Quick Attack, but won't last another round, how is Toxic helpful? If you can get Toxic off wouldn't it be better to just use Endeavor again and have another opponent Pokée sitting with 1 HP left?

[BugCatcher6]

Farmer BlueTempest:


:004:Traveling Stones Ranch Presents: Storked! Flaming Dragon Delivery Service:004:


Just a pre-writeup for the grading system.

Event Title: 1-3 Possible Credits (2 Credits)
Event Story: 1-3 Possible Credits (3 Credits)
Poké Parents: Nature (3 Credits) IVs (4 Credits)

Father IVs:

Oppu 29/20/31/31/17/31


Mother's Nature: Modest
Mother's IVs: Fem 9/20/2/31/29/4

Move-set: (3 Credits)
Chain Credits: Half the chain equals credits. 6 total Pokés used. (3 Credits)
Event Interest:1/4(that is a 4th of the total is final credit) Possible Credits. 9 Pokés traded. (2.25 Credits)
Overall Grade:(20.25 Credits)

Really a nice little story here. The move-set is a bit iffy to me, but it is fully functional atleast. Nice event so far. Hopefully the report adds a lot with chain and IVs. I am guessing 5 Pokés were used in the chain? Can't wait for Saturday. There will be a poll after all the events have ended and the forum will vote on the best event for the extra credit.

[predictions of doom]

The move Toxic was there in case they switched a ghost type in, rendering Endeavor useless.

Where were the errors in the story? I checked it a couple times...

[BugCatcher6]

The move Toxic was there in case they switched a ghost type in, rendering Endeavor useless.

Where were the errors in the story? I checked it a couple times...

I don't have to the time to dig back into the story, mainly due to it being closed and I cannot quote any of the stories for this project.

A lot of it was like this.




The Moveset:
Endeavor-Low on HP? Use this move even out the playing field, and lower your opponent's HP to match your own.



Sure you wouldn't want to use it to even out the playing field?

[predictions of doom]

Sure you wouldn't want to use it to even out the playing field?

[/CENTER]

Ah, that kind of mistake annoys me. >.<
Too late now, though.

[cowmoo83]

Just a quick question regarding movesets...

Why are you suddenly mentioning battle aspects when before you said that it didn't matter if it could be used in battle?

[pikaluva13]

Just a quick question regarding movesets...

Why are you suddenly mentioning battle aspects when before you said that it didn't matter if it could be used in battle?
*pops up* Even though i have nothing to do with PA I agree with this...you never mentioned the moveset having to be related to battling... *hides* :lol:

[BugCatcher6]

I am going by the move-sets. If the move-set is a battling move-set don't I have the right to judge it based on that aspect? The F.E.A.T. Treecko is a battle move-set and I am giving my opinion based on such.

With the that thinking should I have judged the contest Pokés the same as the battles ones? No I judged them based on what they are suppose to do.

[pikaluva13]

I am going by the move-sets. If the move-set is a battling move-set don't I have the right to judge it based on that aspect? The F.E.A.T. Treecko is a battle move-set and I am giving my opinion based on such.

With the that thinking should I have judged the contest Pokés the same as the battles ones? No I judged them based on what they are suppose to do.
okey-doke, that does make sense *goes back into hiding* :p

[BugCatcher6]

I don't know why people argue when I am always right he-he. ;)

That was a joke people, keep your neg rep buttons on pause please.

[BlueTempest]

I don't know why people argue when I am always right he-he. ;)

That was a joke people, keep your neg rep buttons on pause please.

Lol, I can infer a few things that have been happening... lol

[cowmoo83]

Hmmm... maybe this whole "if the moveset is a battle moveset thing, then it will be graded as such" thing should be added to the "official rules list" that you are going to make....

However, you have to remember that some people did not intend for them to be for battling, but gave descriptions/uses so that battlers would be attracted to the event moreso than not (at least that was my case).

[BugCatcher6]

Hmmm... maybe this whole "if the moveset is a battle moveset thing, then it will be graded as such" thing should be added to the "official rules list" that you are going to make....

However, you have to remember that some people did not intend for them to be for battling, but gave descriptions/uses so that battlers would be attracted to the event moreso than not (at least that was my case).

I really wish you would get off this official rules kick. I mean seriously I already stated that it was a mistake on my part not to spell everything out for everyone and have it stickied somewhere.

I really don't see the point on arguing what I thought of the move-set when everyone got full credits for their move-sets.

Isn't that kinda like complaining about your birthday cake while your mouth is full of cake?

[cowmoo83]

I wasn't complaining... just giving a suggestion/reminding you to put that in the thread...

Oh yeah, we didn't know the points for everything anyway so we didn't know three was the max. It just seemed like we all lost a point out of four because our movesets weren't battle-ready as they should have been (you mentioned this thoroughly in each of our grading reports).

[BlueTempest]

Heh, woopsies. I read my grade wrong which is pretty funny. What are you usually looking for in a title Buzz?

[BlueTempest]

The last midterm project is coming to a close.

[BugCatcher6]

I wasn't complaining... just giving a suggestion/reminding you to put that in the thread...

Oh yeah, we didn't know the points for everything anyway so we didn't know three was the max. It just seemed like we all lost a point out of four because our movesets weren't battle-ready as they should have been (you mentioned this thoroughly in each of our grading reports).

O.K. first off making a suggestion is one thing, reminding a person is another, but repeatly reminding a person right after you don't like how something is done is complaining.

The move-sets did not have to be battle ready, although you complained that every project needed to be a battling Pokémon.

The move-sets were graded on the best move-set for that Pokémon based on your stories and themes of what that Pokémon should do.


I will try to get caught up here as soon as possible. My hardrive crashed and I lost everything on my computer. So I am slowly rebuilding everything. My wi-fi will be down for a few more days.

So if you could contact someone on the board about checking IVs that would be great.

[Trombones13]

Rolytic's parents' IVs are confirmed.

[BugCatcher6]

I am trying to catch up after my hard drive death. I have lost all my notes on everything. The worse thing out of all the files lost are my pictures of my kids.

However Academy related stuff,
I will conduct 2 more projects, with the 3 project being the final. After which the Academy will be on winter break for awhile. During this time I am going to work on building a new board, which will bring many new changes to the Academy. Also we will set up a course for the next semester. That way I am not making up each event as I go along. Although with me making up events as we go along, that gives me a chance to see what people need to work on and I change the next event to fit.

[Trombones13]

Rolytic
Event began: 9/11/09
Event ended: 9/16/09
14 Cyndaquil traded at time of closure.

cowmoo83
Event began: 9/13/09
Event ended: 9/18/09
18 Cyndaquil traded at time of closure.

BlueTempest
Event began: 9/21/09
Event ended: 9/26/09
8(?) Charmander traded at time of closure.

predictions of doom
Event began: 9/16/09
Event ended: 9/21/09
9 Treecko traded at time of closure.

@Gwen: Sorry I didn't get a chance to check your parents yesterday. (@all)Send me a VM when you're able to trade them to me (unless you do it through another Board member, ha ha).

[BugCatcher6]

I have added a poll for the forum to vote for the best event. The winning event will receive 3 extra credit points.

Also remember that your name will go beside your vote, so if you vote that they all need work, then please explain or be ready be question.

Also if you vote please explain why you liked the event or the Poké you got.


This poll ends in 3 days.

[Rolytic]

This'll sound stupid, but are we allowed to vote for our own events?

[BugCatcher6]

This'll sound stupid, but are we allowed to vote for our own events?

If you feel your event was the best then by all means vote for it.

I have never voted for myself on any poll I was partaking in, but I know some people who do and some who have even made other accounts to vote for themself.

If you have no shame and don't care, well you would vote for yourself anyway he-he.

I myself don't think I should vote in this poll. I do have 1 event that I liked a bit better over the others, but it was due mainly to the Pokémon and move-set used. So as an event as a whole, ah I think I would still vote it best in class. However I am not voting. I don't need the favoritism neg rep or PMs to start.

[Trombones13]

I'm going to chime in and let everyone know that I don't feel it's right for me to vote and frankly, I don't want to--therefore, there's no need to bribe me or try and get my vote. ^_^

[Rolytic]

If you feel your event was the best then by all means vote for it.

I have never voted for myself on any poll I was partaking in, but I know some people who do and some who have even made other accounts to vote for themself.

If you have no shame and don't care, well you would vote for yourself anyway he-he.

I myself don't think I should vote in this poll. I do have 1 event that I liked a bit better over the others, but it was due mainly to the Pokémon and move-set used. So as an event as a whole, ah I think I would still vote it best in class. However I am not voting. I don't need the favoritism neg rep or PMs to start.

Fair enough. I guess I'm going to stay out of the poll as well. I want to see if I'd win without me poking people to vote for me or voting for myself. I guess I'm just weird like that.

[BugCatcher6]

All polls come down to a popularity contest, but I still believe that people will vote for the better event and not just who their friends are.

[BlueTempest]

I sure hope thats the case.

[Trombones13]

Just posting to note that Gwen's Roselia and both of her Treecko have been IV-confirmed.

[BugCatcher6]

Just posting to note that Gwen's Roselia and both of her Treecko have been IV-confirmed.

Thanks Kurt. I have finally got my linksys working again. I had a heck of a time trying to get it to work with the new hard drive. Funny how I lose everything on my old hard drive, but my computer still wants to remember the old linksys settings. I had to completely gut everything and remove any little trace of linksys.

It is funny, I have never had a pc problem I couldn't fix myself. I kinda thought my hard drive was fried. I took it to a local computer nerd and they said nope it is done, it doesn't even know it is a hard drive anymore. So I asked a friend who said, put it in the freezer overnight. Which my system fired up when I put it back in, but not long enough to save any data. So doing all this stuff to my new hard drive I was talking to tech support for my ISP and they got to a point where they couldn't help with anything. So I did my usual backdoor scouting and got a few things working. My pc is not like my old setup, but it is working and I can do a few things now.

I had just finished redoing all my IVs for all my Pokés 2 days before my hard drive crashed. Guess I will be starting that over once I get my key codes for excel and photoshop back.

[BlueTempest]

Farmer BlueTempest:


:004:Traveling Stones Ranch Presents: Storked! Flaming Dragon Delivery Service:004:


Just a pre-writeup for the grading system.

Event Title: 1-3 Possible Credits (2 Credits)
Event Story: 1-3 Possible Credits (3 Credits)
Poké Parents: Nature (3 Credits) IVs (4 Credits)

Father IVs:

Oppu 29/20/31/31/17/31


Mother's Nature: Modest
Mother's IVs: Fem 9/20/2/31/29/4

Move-set: (3 Credits)
Chain Credits: Half the chain equals credits. 6 total Pokés used. (3 Credits)
Event Interest:1/4(that is a 4th of the total is final credit) Possible Credits. 8 Pokés traded. (2 Credits)
Overall Grade:(20 Credits)

Really a nice little story here. The move-set is a bit iffy to me, but it is fully functional atleast. Nice event so far. Hopefully the report adds a lot with chain and IVs. I am guessing 5 Pokés were used in the chain? Can't wait for Saturday. There will be a poll after all the events have ended and the forum will vote on the best event for the extra credit.

I traded 9, just forgot to edit and say wax was picked up by crymozon :(

[BugCatcher6]

I traded 9, just forgot to edit and say wax was picked up by crymozon :(

Was the pickup before the event ended?

[BlueTempest]

Yes, he was given before the time was out. I just forgot to right his name by the poke.

[BugCatcher6]

1 more day to vote.

[BugCatcher6]

cowmoo won the poll for best event.

Rolytic has now moved into 2nd place in the total credit standing and is just 1.5 credits behind BlueTempest.

P.O.D. is 5 credits behind Blue Tempest.

And cowmoo is 7.5 credits behind BlueTempest.