PokeFarm Apprenticeship Program

[BugCatcher6]

Hello all. With the increase of trainers wanting to become breeders I have decided to offer an apprenticeship program. If you are currently a regular farmer here at PokeFarm and wish to help out a new breeder, drop a post here and I will PM you with more information. If you are a new breeder wishing to learn more from an experienced farmer, post here as well and I will get a PM to you and help you get setup. I will take all the info from both the experienced breeders and the beginning breeders and begin a stickied thread in the Farmer Forum. I will brainstorm with the experienced breeders and try to match up the beginning breeders with like teachers. I will also design some test to give each group to check the progress of trainer.



I would like to put my stable at the top of the list.

C.W.A. Stables - Pennsylvania - Eastern Timezone - Stable Master Buzz

[etompkins]

i would love to be an apprentice! i'll farm some pokes and in return get some breeding information!

[razorbeam]

my knowledge is limited but i'll sign up as helper and i can start from NOv.1,2007. ^_^

[Nak]

This is a great idea Buzz! =3

Nak ~¤ Nak's Nursery ¤~ EST

Drop me a PM if you have any questions or need any help. I might not be able to give you detailed answers from a PSP, so you might have to wait a bit for when I get on a keyboard at school. But yeah, I'm here for anyone who needs help. ^.^

[toys4life]

OMG! Please sign me up to be a padawan of one of the jedi master breeders here on the farm! I would love to learn from one of you guys or girls. :wink:

Great Idea Buzz!!!

[celph77]

Well, I don't offer my bred pokemon on this site, but from our battles, I am sure you have noticed I can breed some awesome pokemon...so i can be a helper if ya need one.

Orange -> Ny -> EST -> Orange Traning Facility

[BugCatcher6]

A good start so far. I am going to let this thread run until the end of the month or so. Atleast until after this weekend and people get a chance to look at it and think about it. I would like to point out as celph has already. You don't have to be a Forum Farmer to be a mentor. If you breed for yourself and know the basics of breeding, you too could help out. I am not looking at making every trainee a Master Breeder. The goal is to get new trainers into breeding and teach them the basic, so they can take this knowledge and be able to go as far as they want with it. Now will everyone that wants to learn how to breed become as obsessed as I am, god I hope not. Some will take what they learn and run for the hills. Some will take their knowledge and use it for their own enjoyment. A small percentage will want to learn more and will keep breeding for the masses.


Hope to hear from more of you soon.

[nana nettie]

Ok.....I haven't had much luck on my own and I really want to get the breeding thing down....I've gotten great advice from a number here, but just when I think I have it......IT happens...(you know what I'm saying, same s**t, different day). So, please let me sign up for this wonderful school on breeding :)

[roger123275]

I would like to learn but I don't have wifi yet, is that a problem?

P.S. Getting Wi-fi ASAP.

[razorbeam]

I would like to learn but I don't have wifi yet, is that a problem?

P.S. Getting Wi-fi ASAP.

Learning how to breed does not require Wifi. Buzz will provide us details of this program. At this time i assume, giving new breeders like you some guidance through PM like a buddy to guide you to a successful breeding of your own.

[juaco]

i would love to learn some breed tips

because i only know how to breed moves that pokemon learn.

for example my last breed:

larvitar. only 3: earthquake,dark pulse, leer, and stone edge

[Myrddraal]

ill be a mentor if you're in need of more, ive not been able to be active on these forums recently due to various personal problems but by the time ur planning to set it up ill be back again

[ryanchevi_123]

I would love to get some help with breeding

[thejearbear]

Ok, Victory Road Farm can take 1 or 2 apprentices
We breed about every weekend
that's kingcatastrophe9, his brother and i
we're doing another tomorrow at about noon
if any1 wants to work for us, pm me
thx ;)

[belnumcree]

It would be an honor to help mentor. I may not know everything, but I'll gladly share what I do know.

[etompkins]

who wants me?

[BugCatcher6]

Ok, Victory Road Farm can take 1 or 2 apprentices
We breed about every weekend
that's kingcatastrophe9, his brother and i
we're doing another tomorrow at about noon
if any1 wants to work for us, pm me
thx ;)

O.K. that is not how I had planned out my apprenticeship program, but you can run yours that way.

[Nak]

who wants me?

I thought you were gonna be my sla... er student? XD

[thejearbear]

no...i didn't mean it like that
do it your way if you wish...
?i'm just in the dark...no literally-i am in the dark
pair the farm with someone if you wish

[lollerdash]

This seems like a neat sort of thing, but how exactly would it work?
For example, I've pored over the charts at psypokes and gamefaqs, and can more or less figure out who to put with who to get what with what move. The thing I don't get is, what moves should you try to breed for in the first place? Would the mentors here give that sort of advice? or is that something to be learned elsewhere? Also, what are the mentors going to do? Is it going to be one-on-one working? just a specific person to ask your breeding-related questions to? do you get "homework"--breeding assignments or something? (slightly unrelatedly, this might be an interesting set of contests for the comm--"breed a move over two egg groups," etc)

Anyway, I am just throwing out a bunch of questions, I hope it doesn't sound overly critical or anything! I think it's a really neat and helpful idea, typical of such a friendly comm. :)

[BugCatcher6]

This seems like a neat sort of thing, but how exactly would it work?
For example, I've pored over the charts at psypokes and gamefaqs, and can more or less figure out who to put with who to get what with what move. The thing I don't get is, what moves should you try to breed for in the first place? Would the mentors here give that sort of advice? or is that something to be learned elsewhere? Also, what are the mentors going to do? Is it going to be one-on-one working? just a specific person to ask your breeding-related questions to? do you get "homework"--breeding assignments or something? (slightly unrelatedly, this might be an interesting set of contests for the comm--"breed a move over two egg groups," etc)

Anyway, I am just throwing out a bunch of questions, I hope it doesn't sound overly critical or anything! I think it's a really neat and helpful idea, typical of such a friendly comm. :)

It all depends on which apprentice you would end up with. If a new breeder is just looking to learn how to get new moves on a Pokemon, you would be a good fit. If they were looking to build battle nasties, then celph would be a better fit. I have came up with 3 categories of breeders, Battle Breeders, Fun Breeders, and Challenging Breeders.

[Nak]

Ooooh, I like that homework idea! And I say just one student at a time. Unless if you're pro like Buzz. XD

[BugCatcher6]

Ooooh, I like that homework idea! And I say just one student at a time. Unless if you're pro like Buzz. XD

It depends on the volume of people entering to learn. If we have more students then teachers I mean. I would like it to be one on one.

[nana nettie]

I'd like to know if I can apply for a grant.....:) I see a lot of work ahead and I might be needing to ask for leave from work....:)

[BugCatcher6]

I'd like to know if I can apply for a grant.....:) I see a lot of work ahead and I might be needing to ask for leave from work....:)


I promise it won't be that hard. I plan on doing maybe 5 breeding sessions. Each Pokemon to be bred chose by me. With each getting more difficult. The main thing I want to pass on is the simplicities of breeding POkemon. Most people look at it and are like :o. Once you get the facts down of why moves can pass and how they can, breeding is as simple as you want to make it. The biggest resource you can have is a good website that has information like, egg moves, level up moves, TMs, and egg groups already laid out for you to simplify this for you. I am also planning with each Pokemon I give a person to attempt to breed, a rating system consisting of maybe 3 different move-sets each with a hidden scoring system that only I will do the scoring for. It is not a scoring system open to judging. It is my system and one I used to learn breeding.

If I can get my hands on a certain Pokemon, I am thinking the prize will be a legit Toys R' Us Manaphy. I still need to get my Manaphy from Steve, but I am willing to offer it to the winning student. I am also trying to come up with a prize for the teacher that has taught the winning student.

[nana nettie]

Bring it on!!!! I don't believe in losing....:)

[lollerdash]

I promise it won't be that hard. I plan on doing maybe 5 breeding sessions. Each Pokemon to be bred chose by me. With each getting more difficult. The main thing I want to pass on is the simplicities of breeding POkemon. ...

I am also trying to come up with a prize for the teacher that has taught the winning student.

So, it would also be a contest, sortof? So the masters get a prize, and the "padawans" get to learn how to be masters? Interesting...

[soccergurl22]

I could us some help with breeding. I just started out and I don't know very much about breeding.

[BugCatcher6]

So, it would also be a contest, sortof? So the masters get a prize, and the "padawans" get to learn how to be masters? Interesting...


Both the winner apprentice and his tutor will get a prize yes.

[Little_poke_love]

i could be a helper or teacher i know alot about breeding and could offer a breeders begining kit and specil coarses and all

[etompkins]

Nakky- i think buzz is setting up teams, but a few brownies can go a long way ;)

[Nak]

Nakky- i think buzz is setting up teams, but a few brownies can go a long way ;)

Hehe yeah, same with cookies. :)

[BugCatcher6]

I currently have 5 teachers and 6 apprentices. The cutoff date will be November 1st.

[sharktoothman11]

can I be an apprentice too. I tried breeding already but it didn't come out quite right. I want to be better at breeding.

[BugCatcher6]

can I be an apprentice too. I tried breeding already but it didn't come out quite right. I want to be better at breeding.

But you have a farm in the Forum Farm. Are you serious?

[sharktoothman11]

I might be able to be a teacher actually. I just didn't like my first breeded poke's moveset. My second will be better and more planned out. so you can put me as a teacher.

[razorbeam]

But you have a farm in the Forum Farm. Are you serious?

Maybe sharktoothman wants to learn how to choose better moves and how he could achieve it. Should he be an apprentice for battle breeding or teacher to starters?

[BugCatcher6]

Maybe sharktoothman wants to learn how to choose better moves and how he could achieve it. Should he be an apprentice for battle breeding or teacher to starters?

The concept behind this is to give an intro into Pokemon breeding. Yes all 3 phases of breeding will be put to the limits, but the idea is to show how to pass on egg moves, TMs, and leveled up moves. Combining moves to make a fun set or a battle set is all in the eye of the beholder.i could almost guess with a 100% guarantee that I could post a Pokemon and say now breed this for a battle or for fun and everyone Pokemon would have something different unless breed by a move-set guide from the likes of Smogon or Serebii.

[BugCatcher6]

I am in need of 2 more teachers for my event. Here is a list of those that are interested. I am holding off on making myself a teacher. Since this is a competition held by me, I feel it would be unfair for me to hold the event and play in the event.

Teachers
Nak
Myrddraal belnumcree
little_poke_lover
razorbeam



Students
ryanchevi_123
nana_nettie
roger123275
etompkins
toysflife
soccergurl22
staraptormanic313


Also for any student that signed up in hopes of being taught by celph77, unfortunately his job is going to be keeping him real busy. Hopefully he will be available to teach future students.

[Viperizer]

Can I be an aprentice:D:-D:)please

[Nak]

Can I be an aprentice:D:-D:)please

You're already on the list, buddy. :)

[BugCatcher6]

You're already on the list, buddy. :)

I just added him after I saw his post. Once I get his PM back it is official, but I figured I would get it back since he posted.:D

Still hoping for 2 more teachers. Come on you know you want to show off your Pokemon knowledge he-he.

[toys4life]

Both the winner apprentice and his tutor will get a prize yes.


As cool as it would be to get a rare pokemon, I think it would be more fitting to have a master bred pokemon for a prize. ...At least for the students. :wink:

[BugCatcher6]

As cool as it would be to get a rare pokemon, I think it would be more fitting to have a master bred pokemon for a prize. ...At least for the students. :wink:

Tempting idea. If I have to teach during the process this could pose a challenge. I hope we can find 2 more teachers though.

[toys4life]

Tempting idea. If I have to teach during the process this could pose a challenge. I hope we can find 2 more teachers though.

Buzz, if you were to teach me I don't think I would need a prize :wink:

[nana nettie]

oooooo did someone say brown nose? :)

[toys4life]

oooooo did someone say brown nose? :)

LOL! Must be those brownies a had earlier today :wink:

Did I get it all off Nana?

[BugCatcher6]

Buzz, if you were to teach me I don't think I would need a prize :wink:

Don't worry I think you will get along very well with your teacher. I am going to post the teams here soon. Is there any teacher that would like more then 1 student?

[nana nettie]

LOL! Must be those brownies a had earlier today :wink:

Did I get it all off Nana?

Much better :lol:

[belnumcree]

Don't worry I think you will get along very well with your teacher. I am going to post the teams here soon. Is there any teacher that would like more then 1 student?

Don't matter to me. :)

[ryanchevi_123]

would the master breeders help the aprentices get eh pokemon needed for the moveset or would that all depend?

[BugCatcher6]

would the master breeders help the aprentices get eh pokemon needed for the moveset or would that all depend?

The way it is going to play out is, I will have a list of 6 Pokemon. The student will choose which they would like to breed. I will then give a rule of something that must be included in the final Poke result. It is the students job to find out away to breed my request into the Pokemon they chose. The teachers will give input on making a move-set to go with my rule. The student picks a move-set they feel comfortable with. During the process of creating the final Pokemon, if the student has any questions, they PM their teacher and the teacher helps. It is basically a learn on the run type of class. The teachers will not do your project for you. Your trainer name will be on your project. Each project will get a little more challenging as the course goes on. With the final being a Wi-Fi battle to show off each Pokemon you have built. During your builds it is important to remember the 3 key areas of breeding, Fun, Challenge, and Battle. Your grade per Poke build will be based on all 3.


Still looking for 2 more teachers.

[etompkins]

if Nak is my teacher there just might be some brownies waiting in your pm box for you ;)

[sharktoothman11]

Ill be a teacher Buzz. Im actually getting better at breeding and could help the apprentice I get.

[BugCatcher6]

if Nak is my teacher there just might be some brownies waiting in your pm box for you ;)
Only one person knows who the teams are and that is me, well I told one other person one team. I think once everyone has seen their team, they will enjoy it.



Ill be a teacher Buzz. Im actually getting better at breeding and could help the apprentice I get.

Thank you sharktoothman. Teachers do not have to be the king or queen of the farm to be teachers. It will be your ability to find the answers your student ask. I am not asking that you know every aspect to breeding. That is why I wish to not be a teacher. I figure I can help answer any question from the teachers or students. Also I feel it would be unfair for me to host the event and partake in the event. I know I keep repeating that, but it is a strong view on my part. I just feel that by doing both that could leave room for conflict of interest. So to save on any altercations that could come from it, I prefer to stay neutral.

I will drop a few hints on some teams.

There will be a Team Canada.
There will be a Hooligan team.
I think, but not 100% there is a Dad Team.

[Nak]

Dooood... I know I'm not a Hooligan! XD

[BugCatcher6]

For the Hooligans think soccer and where soccer is super popular.

[Nak]

Hmm... ok...

*nods and pretends to know about soccer* XD

[BugCatcher6]

Hmm... ok...

*nods and pretends to know about soccer* XD

And I don't mean Soccergurl.

[toys4life]

:o GOOAAALLLLL!!!!!

Should I be cheering for Manchester or Liverpool??? (Those are the only two teams I know)

[Nak]

ZOMG I'm so lost XD

[razorbeam]

Dooood... I know I'm not a Hooligan! XD

LMAO , me too :)

[Myrddraal]

am i the only non-american here or something? :P (and hence the only one who really knows about football :d)

[lollerdash]

I know that soccer (okay, "football") involves hooliganery, and that my alma mater host(ed?) one of the stadiums in America's female league? But that's about it... Ah, and there was one guy in J-League that was really hot. :3

Anyhow, I've still got a lot to work on in the breeding game, but if no one else volunteers, I'll go in as an instructor, Buzz. I'm far from a pro, but I definitely know the basics, and can poke around for the rest if nothing else...?

[soccergurl22]

Soccer/Football is the best sport ever!!!!

When will we know about the teams?

[BugCatcher6]

Soccer/Football is the best sport ever!!!!

When will we know about the teams?

Soon, no later then Friday.

[Nak]

Sweet, I can't wait! =D

[aaron]

i would like to breed cas i breed all starters

email me @ aaronmullan@hotmail.com

please say yes

[toys4life]

When did C.W.A. Stables add a trainer? I just noticed that buzz's signature pic changed...looks good :-D

[BugCatcher6]

i would like to breed cas i breed all starters

email me @ aaronmullan@hotmail.com

please say yes

I am sorry aaron, I had a cutoff for Halloween Night. I am unable to allow any new participants into the program. I have an equal number of teachers and students. Also I am unsure from your post if you are wanting to be a teacher or a student.

[aaron]

if any other openings come email me

[BugCatcher6]

I need one more teacher. If anyone wants to be a teacher or if a current teacher can wants to help out 2 students, please let me know. I hate having to send aaron away. I am going to extend the deadline a few more days. If I don't find another teacher or if all the teachers are happy with one student, I got an idea in mind.

[andyc15]

Nuuuu did I miss the deadline? T^T

[BugCatcher6]

Nuuuu did I miss the deadline? T^T

You looking for a spot as a teacher or student andyc?

[andyc15]

Student, I understand how to cook up a good moveset its just all that advanced stuff that confuzzles me ToT

[Nak]

I'll go ahead and take Andy under my wing, lol. And if you need me to take in one more, I'll go ahead and take in etompkins as well. I'm feeling rather helpful today. I suppose it's because this personality test I took in in psychology told me that I am. Lol XD

[andyc15]

Awww thanks Nak (Gawwwd this is gonna be :(:(:(:( =__=)
But.....eh (think Andy think! ><) Buzz is the boss so I need to be accepted first ^o^

[toys4life]

Awww thanks Nak (Gawwwd this is gonna be :(:(:(:( =__=)
But.....eh (think Andy think! ><) Buzz is the boss so I need to be accepted first ^o^


Oh BURN!!! LOL! :lol:

[Nak]

I didn't take it offensively. How did I get burned? lol XD

[toys4life]

I didn't take it offensively. How did I get burned? lol XD


Well I'm not sure if I took it wrong but saying its gonna be :(:(:(:( to be your student sounded like a back handed burn to me after you volunteered to take him under your wing.

Maybe it was an inside joke?

[andyc15]

XD we dont have the mental capacity to have inside jokes

[Nak]

Well I'm not sure if I took it wrong but saying its gonna be :(:(:(:( to be your student sounded like a back handed burn to me after you volunteered to take him under your wing.

Maybe it was an inside joke?

Oh, that's how Andy works. If he says he'll kill you, it means he worships you. Which he threatens to kill me a lot. ;)

[andyc15]

Which he threatens to kill me a lot. ;)

Naaaaaayyhehehe Nak made a typo fufufufu........Im hungie T.T
.......Mommy....wheres Mommy....

[BugCatcher6]

I am going to go ahead and close this thread. This actually works out. Andy wanting to be a student and aaron actually wanted to teach. I should have the teams posted within a day or so.