PXR WAR Season 1 Discussion

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

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☞ PXR WAR SEASON 1

>> CLICK HERE FOR WAR SECTION INFORMATION & LINKS << (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?3737-PXR-WAR-Season-1-Information-and-Link-Hub)

WAR RP SIGN UPS ARE NOW OPEN! (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?3806-WAR-Role-Play-Terminus-%28Sign-Ups%29&p=93887&viewfull=1#post93887)

We are pleased to announce that we will be holding a WAR season this summer here at PXR, continuing the tradition from PE2K! Feel free to use this thread to chat about the upcoming WAR, discuss old times or plan your future team! :D

This year's WAR Leaders are Lord Celebi, Shadow Tracker Max & Saraibre Ryu!


☞ What is WAR?
edited slightly from Neo Emolga's original PE2K post

The WAR is a team-based competition event held during every summer where teams of members compete in various sections such as art, writing, URPG, and RP for points. In these sections, entry submissions or performances are submitted, judged, and the best of the best are awarded points for their team on a weekly basis. At the end of the WAR, the team with the highest number of points is declared the winner.

The original idea for the PE2K WAR was conceived by Bashaamo back in 2003 on the original PE2K Proboards forum, although many PE2K members have been attributed to its continued success and interest throughout the years, including HKim, ElimN8, [Fair], Lord Celebi, Dr Scott and Neo Emolga. Since then, the WAR has been hosted every year, though throughout time, its format has been altered and is always evolving to meet the interests of PE2K veterans and newcomers alike.


☞ How do I participate?

To join in, you need to be part of a WAR team. The teams will each have a thread listed in the Groups and Clubs board. You can identify WAR teams by the [WAR] prefix in the thread name. Each team has its own sign up rules, so read them carefully before applying. Anyone is also welcome to make their own WAR team! A team needs at least 5 members by the start of the WAR in order to participate.

Want more info? Check out PE2K's WAR Season X thread. (http://pokemonelite2000.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113429)

[Lord Celebi]

I'm quite interested in being a WAR Leader. I've been wanting another WAR to sink my teeth into recently. If you want that in a form...


Why you are interested in the position.: I want to see another WAR sometime in my lifetime.
Any experience you have that will help you as a WAR leader.: Participant in over ten WARs, WAR Leader of two.


Can't wait to bring Aqua back!

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Good to see some interest! And I'm glad you're gonna bring Aqua back as well. :)

I haven't participated in a WAR in forever, but I might join in this time. Hopefully some interesting teams will pop up!

[Suicune's Fire]

I don't think I'm cut out to be a WAR leader, but I would certainly join a team! :D Glad to hear you're on board, Lord Celebi.


~SF.

[Metal Gear Snivy]

I'm definitely going to do this. I'm thinking of creating a team for this because I think I have the writing capabilities of just creating a team. Either that, or I'm gonna join Cami's team, since G.U.N is clearly the ultimate lifeform superior.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

I'm honestly not going to join up as a WAR leader, but I'm interested. Might make my own team or join Aqua.

BECAUSE LAND MEANS LEDGES!

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

I'm excited to see what kind of teams appear. :D Someone's gonna have to take on Aqua! I wonder if any other old teams will make a come back!

[MC Elesa]

Glad to see Rusty getting Aqua back. I wonder who else may come up with a new team. Though, I think I may watch from the side or jokey join Aqua to say I finally am on Aqua.

[Rival Max]

Leadership role ? Possibly ? Maybe ?

* Why you are interested in the position.
As the leader of few forum events and GCEA. I would like to take a bigger role in the war this time and start up my own team.

* Any experience you have that will help you as a WAR leader.
I have a ton of leadership experience. The more people and teams we can add the better this event will get. If I can help with that I will !

[Steel Lunpara]

I can't even begin to describe how exited I am. Let's frikken do this!

[HKim]

Can't say I'm interested in being a War Leader, but I can't wait for this to begin!

The War is always awesome!

[Lord Celebi]

Can't say I'm interested in being a War Leader, but I can't wait for this to begin!

The War is always awesome!

Will you be boarding the Deathwing this Season? ;)

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

You guys have until the end of the weekend to put forth submissions of interest for WAR Leader! :)

[Saraibre Ryu]

Why are you interested in the position:

I'd like to help out WAR the best I can with what time I'm able to. I find that the best use of said time would be a WAR leader and I'd like to put my best foot forward in PXR's first WAR.

Any experience you have that will help you as a WAR leader.
Aside from participating in WAR seasons and observing many more, I do have a lot of role play experience and get along with almost everyone on site. I'm also good at resolving conflicts, as the last WAR had quite a few of them in certain places and peace was maintained to a degree. ^^; Also I'd like to keep this WAR conflict free.

Lame application is laaaaame.

[Akaida]

Probably not going to be a leader, but may start my own team. Glad to know WAR is back!

[Blaquaza]

I'd love to participate, but not as a leader. :)

[Bulbasaur]

It's back! :DDD I'm definitely going to do this!

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Thanks to those who applied! 3 WAR Leaders sounds like a good idea to me! So I would like you all to welcome Lord Celebi, Shadow Tracker Max and Saraibre Ryu as our Leaders for PXR's first WAR season!

These guys are going to have a lot to do, so don't be afraid to offer your assistance during the upcoming planning stages. I look forward to seeing what they come up with! :D

[HKim]

Will you be boarding the Deathwing this Season? ;)


Of course!

You'll never defeat the mighty forces of Neo, Kenny, and I in The Noxious Alliance!

[Lord Celebi]

Of course!

You'll never defeat the mighty forces of Neo, Kenny, and I in The Noxious Alliance!
You'll have to wake up from that coma first, my friend. ;)

[Homura]

We're the noxious alliance now? :O

[Rival Max]

Lord Celebi Saraibre Ryu and I are going to be putting together a list of things to do, to get this started!


Look out for LC's official PXR Groups thread which should be up tonight or tomorrow. If anyone has any questions or suggestions please post them here.

[HKim]

Lord Celebi

Why should I? After all, my comatose body is the source of Power for TNA! The remnant energies stored within me after exposure to the 13 Orbs of Power allows the TNA to channel arcane forces through the Two Vermillion Towers. The Deathwing is no match for our might!


Homura

Yeah! It's the ultimate team of darkness and villainy!

[Lord Celebi]

Lord Celebi

Why should I? After all, my comatose body is the source of Power for TNA! The remnant energies stored within me after exposure to the 13 Orbs of Power allows the TNA to channel arcane forces through the Two Vermillion Towers. The Deathwing is no match for our might!
Pfft I'll just make up like six more Orbs and god mode my way out of that situation.

By the way, Harry, you should bring Lookie back for conversations such as these. ;)


Homura

Yeah! It's the ultimate team of darkness and villainy!
Harry Kim, a villain. I never thought I'd see the day.

[Homura]

It's too late, rusty boy. He's one of us now. :3

[XaiakuX]

Team Awesome! is returning. No arguments. kthnx.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Nice to see teams popping up! I hope there are some good/honourable teams made too. I think I wanna be a good guy! xD

[Lord Celebi]

Nice to see teams popping up! I hope there are some good/honourable teams made too. I think I wanna be a good guy! xD
You should make one!

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

I'm thinking about it... If anyone would be interested in coleading/joining a good guy team drop me a VM or something! :D

[HKim]

I'm thinking about it... If anyone would be interested in coleading/joining a good guy team drop me a VM or something! :D
Pokemon Trainer Sarah

Should totally bring back Team Trainer.

[Corey]

Is there an official list of events? Are we using PE2K's WAR X Events? O:

I don't think I'm going to participate in WAR, since I'm really just not motivated to do anything Pokemon-related but post around and play Pokemon X or Y. xD I may change my mind if there's substantial Wi-Fi battling and debate interest.

[Rival Max]

Is there an official list of events? Are we using PE2K's WAR X Events? O:

I don't think I'm going to participate in WAR, since I'm really just not motivated to do anything Pokemon-related but post around and play Pokemon X or Y. xD I may change my mind if there's substantial Wi-Fi battling and debate interest.

The official list of events will be posted this week.

[XaiakuX]

I'm just saying... anyone who joins Team Awesome... We have a theme song. :embarrassed:

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Pokemon Trainer Sarah

Should totally bring back Team Trainer.

Would anyone be interested in joining if I did this? :O

[Skiiage]

rusty dragged my butt in here for da WAR.

Clearly means I should join one of the non-Aqua teams.

[Rival Max]

rusty dragged my butt in here for da WAR.

Clearly means I should join one of the non-Aqua teams.

haha wont that just make him tear his hair out ?

[HKim]

Would anyone be interested in joining if I did this? :O

lol, I suppose I'd have to! It's team loyalty, after all!

[Lord Celebi]

rusty dragged my butt in here for da WAR.

Clearly means I should join one of the non-Aqua teams.

Get your ass back onto the Deathwing, soldier, or so help me Arceus I will turn this ship aound.

I mean, hi Captain Ski, what a nice day we're having today isn't it? Won't you please join me for a boat ride?

[Skiiage]

Get your ass back onto the Deathwing, soldier, or so help me Arceus I will turn this ship aound.

I mean, hi Captain Ski, what a nice day we're having today isn't it? Won't you please join me for a boat ride?

freakin' slavedriver *grumble*

I mean of course, sir! It would be my pleasure.

[Bulbasaur]

If there is enough interest for it, would you consider having a music event?

[Corey]

July seems pretty late. When I was a WAR leader for WAR XI, we started in late June. Is there a specific date in July you have in mind? Are we starting early-July or mid-July? O: Am I asking questions that can't yet been answered? xD

[We Taste Pies...]

Would anyone be willing to consider a draft this year? Although I know people enjoy being on teams with their friends, I've found that the draft usually makes for a more competitive WAR.

[Fawkes.]

I am Fawkes and I endorse This suggestion

[Synthesis]

After discussing on aim a draft seems a great way to keep teams balanced and encourage comeradery between urpgers and pxr people!

[Saraibre Ryu]

I think I'm familiar with the term drafting, but I'm pretty sure that WAR this year is sticking to the ol' roots of Team WAR. Since teams and sign ups are already made and what not.

Also Bulbasaur I can't see why music can't be included if there is enough interest for it. But we'd need a good concentration of people first. XD
Corey You're asking questions that will be answered sooooooooon... *waves hand for Jedi mind trick*

[We Taste Pies...]

I think I'm familiar with the term drafting, but I'm pretty sure that WAR this year is sticking to the ol' roots of Team WAR. Since teams and sign ups are already made and what not.

Also Bulbasaur I can't see why music can't be included if there is enough interest for it. But we'd need a good concentration of people first. XD
Corey You're asking questions that will be answered sooooooooon... *waves hand for Jedi mind trick*

If I recall, at least once or twice in the past years, Team sign ups would work like that for a draft year, just to be select which teams people wanted to be included in the WAR. Then, they would pull everyone from all the teams (except maybe one or two members chosen by the leader) and would be entered in to the draft pool. Draft is totally compatible with the current set up.

[Saraibre Ryu]

Then I am familiar with the used context of drafting. Cool, awesome.

Anyway, as WAR is being rebooted to give it new life, and as I said before, right now we're sticking to, as Rust put it: 'the most vanilla WAR' and keeping it mostly to the roots of ye ol' WAR days. We're trying to keep it simple to garner the most attention and people we can and make it appealing for everyone. We aren't PE2K, so we've got more we need to do so we can get the attention of everyone from all ages, new and old.

People are having a bit of a hard time as it is picking teams as it is, having them switched around after finally picking seems a bit unfair to their freedom of choice, in my opinion. I'm fairly certain that the majority of the leaders are set on old fashioned Team WAR. [Either of the leaders can confirm or deny this statement, I don't like to speak for people without knowing for sure.]

If people wanted to be in a draft pool of their own choice though as a separate entity, to me, that seems fine as it's own regard while leaving open the choice for anyone else to pick and stay with the team they chose.

[We Taste Pies...]

Then I am familiar with the used context of drafting. Cool, awesome.

Anyway, as WAR is being rebooted to give it new life, and as I said before, right now we're sticking to, as Rust put it: 'the most vanilla WAR' and keeping it mostly to the roots of ye ol' WAR days. We're trying to keep it simple to garner the most attention and people we can and make it appealing for everyone. We aren't PE2K, so we've got more we need to do so we can get the attention of everyone from all ages, new and old.

People are having a bit of a hard time as it is picking teams as it is, having them switched around after finally picking seems a bit unfair to their freedom of choice, in my opinion. I'm fairly certain that the majority of the leaders are set on old fashioned Team WAR. [Either of the leaders can confirm or deny this statement, I don't like to speak for people without knowing for sure.]

If people wanted to be in a draft pool of their own choice though as a separate entity, to me, that seems fine as it's own regard while leaving open the choice for anyone else to pick and stay with the team they chose.

Yeah, I don't think we can have our cake and eat it too here. Also, as it seems to me, I don't think the draft has been discussed yet, at least not publicly. Seeing as a formal date for WAR to start has yet to be announced, I don't think anything is really set in stone. They don't even have a list of WAR sections yet, if I am not mistaken.

[Rival Max]

Yeah, I don't think we can have our cake and eat it too here. Also, as it seems to me, I don't think the draft has been discussed yet, at least not publicly. Seeing as a formal date for WAR to start has yet to be announced, I don't think anything is really set in stone. They don't even have a list of WAR sections yet, if I am not mistaken.

They is us and Sabi is part of us.
We have a date and the contests already picked out! That thread is going to be posted today ! So everyone look out of it.

[Saraibre Ryu]

Yeah, I don't think we can have our cake and eat it too here. Also, as it seems to me, I don't think the draft has been discussed yet, at least not publicly. Seeing as a formal date for WAR to start has yet to be announced, I don't think anything is really set in stone. They don't even have a list of WAR sections yet, if I am not mistaken.

Dates and sections will be announced quite soon actually. It's just a matter of us getting things posted in the proper places and making sure it's seen. A list of WAR sections has been made, and again, will be posted soon. Since we have a lot of PokeStadium members who migrated here in a similar fashion to PE2K members migrating here, I, though I think I can say the same for at least Shadow Tracker Max, *summons* want to make sure that even they can join without confusion or intimidation from 'ack I dunno what this is I'ma get flattened by all the people who do I can't join ack', even if they're never touched WAR.

EDIT: Or Dredd can ninja my post too. Sneaky little bugger. XD

[Rival Max]

Dates and sections will be announced quite soon actually. It's just a matter of us getting things posted in the proper places and making sure it's seen. A list of WAR sections has been made, and again, will be posted soon. Since we have a lot of PokeStadium members who migrated here in a similar fashion to PE2K members migrating here, I, though I think I can say the same for at least Shadow Tracker Max, *summons* want to make sure that even they can join without confusion or intimidation from 'ack I dunno what this is I'ma get flattened by all the people who do I can't join ack', even if they're never touched WAR.

EDIT: Or Dredd can ninja my post too. Sneaky little bugger. XD

Whoa I ninja'd Sabi! Awesome :)

[We Taste Pies...]

Dates and sections will be announced quite soon actually. It's just a matter of us getting things posted in the proper places and making sure it's seen. A list of WAR sections has been made, and again, will be posted soon. Since we have a lot of PokeStadium members who migrated here in a similar fashion to PE2K members migrating here, I, though I think I can say the same for at least Shadow Tracker Max, *summons* want to make sure that even they can join without confusion or intimidation from 'ack I dunno what this is I'ma get flattened by all the people who do I can't join ack', even if they're never touched WAR.

EDIT: Or Dredd can ninja my post too. Sneaky little bugger. XD

This seems like a decent opportunity for a draft to me, in all honesty.

1. PE2K Member's familiarity with each other:

Lets be honest here, WAR can often be a bit of a "Good Ole Boys Club". Since people from PE2K are more familiar with each other and with WAR, they will probably tend to clump together, (unintentionally) excluding the newer transplants from PokeStadium from working with more experienced WAR participants. A draft is an opportunity for these people to be mixed together, across the entire participatory pool of WAR

2. PE2K Members experience with WAR:

Just as how I described how the draft could work as something of a "mixer" for newer and older members, its also an excellent way to divide up the experience among teams from people with several WARs under their belts to the individuals who have never before participated. Honestly, I think to them, a draft may seem a lot less intimidating; they don't have to worry about appealing to complete strangers to join their team, which could arguably be just as intimidating to the more timid members.

[Rival Max]

This WAR really cant compare to the old WARs. The old boy feel is out the window now. PXR is an awesome community for this reason. While its small its very friend and open. I have friends on all the teams ! They are not joining my team because we only want our own thing. Everyone is looking at this as a chance to have fun and even challenge their friends. So please, dont be worried if you are new or just not someone super active. When I joined my first war I felt nervous and only kind of knew people taking part. I didnt really know the leader, and I only really knew one person on my team. I had a blast pushing myself to try new things and it gave me a chance to meet the people that Ive known for a long time !

[We Taste Pies...]

This WAR really cant compare to the old WARs. The old boy feel is out the window now. PXR is an awesome community for this reason. While its small its very friend and open. I have friends on all the teams ! They are not joining my team because we only want our own thing. Everyone is looking at this as a chance to have fun and even challenge their friends. So please, dont be worried if you are new or just not someone super active. When I joined my first war I felt nervous and only kind of knew people taking part. I didnt really know the leader, and I only really knew one person on my team. I had a blast pushing myself to try new things and it gave me a chance to meet the people that Ive known for a long time !

Its not that I'm entirely concerned with that, Ryu brought it up. Either way, in your personal experience, you imply that your team choice was arbitrary and it ended up creating lasting friendships. The draft is just as capable of causing that outcome as selecting your team. What I'm saying is that draft is an easier and probably less intimidating way of doing that. If everybody one the team is unfamiliar with each other, nobody feels excluded.

Also, you can't cut out the "Good Ole Boy" factor pretty much ever. Seeing as this isn't the first WAR and there are WAR veterans (this is Aqua's 12th WAR or something? Come on) there is some kind of experiential bias. I'm not certainly not excluded from that bias, being a past WAR Judge/Leader.

[Lord Celebi]

Would anyone be willing to consider a draft this year? Although I know people enjoy being on teams with their friends, I've found that the draft usually makes for a more competitive WAR.
No. We are focusing on streamlining the WAR and going back to a rather simple system due to the desire to and necessity of attracting new blood. Not only would a draft be confusing, but in my experience, there is always a fair contingent of butthurt people left in its aftermath.

[We Taste Pies...]

No. We are focusing on streamlining the WAR and going back to a rather simple system due to the desire to and necessity of attracting new blood. Not only would a draft be confusing, but in my experience, there is always a fair contingent of butthurt people left in its aftermath.

Although I don't really see how its all that confusing, the butthurtedness of the draft is a fair point. I'll give it a rest I suppose.

[Lovecraft]

No. We are focusing on streamlining the WAR and going back to a rather simple system due to the desire to and necessity of attracting new blood. Not only would a draft be confusing, but in my experience, there is always a fair contingent of butthurt people left in its aftermath.

As opposed to the butthurt people that didn't get to enter a team of their choice because they have to pander to some veteran?

[Lord Celebi]

As opposed to the butthurt people that didn't get to enter a team of their choice because they have to pander to some veteran?

It says explicitly in the rules that teams need to be inclusive and let in those that want to participate.

[Saraibre Ryu]

It says explicitly in the rules that teams need to be inclusive and let in those that want to participate.

I believe Kaftzael's referring to another reason why people wouldn't be to happy with a draft.

[We Taste Pies...]

It says explicitly in the rules that teams need to be inclusive and let in those that want to participate.

So... forcing people to be inclusive won't cause butthurtedness?

[Rival Max]

As opposed to the butthurt people that didn't get to enter a team of their choice because they have to pander to some veteran?

I think there is some kind of misunderstanding and im not really sure how it got started. Everyone is welcome to join and they can join any team they like ! They can even start a team. This is about having fun and getting everyone involved nothing more !

[We Taste Pies...]

I think there is some kind of misunderstanding and im not really sure how it got started. Everyone is welcome to join and they can join any team they like ! They can even start a team. This is about having fun and getting everyone involved nothing more !

That is not always how it works. Also, there is a difference between De Jure Equality and Equality as a concept.

[Lord Celebi]

That is not always how it works. Also, there is a difference between De Jure Equality and Equality as a concept.
From my point of view, the inequality caused by a draft is institutionalized inequality versus the inequality from the current system which is inequality as a result of someone being a ****. The latter is much easier to regulate than the former. So, certainly, it does create a system of "de jure equality," in that things are supposed to be equal because we say they should be, but creating a form of "true equality" via a draft system seems equally synthetic to me and ultimately has more negative externalities than the current laissez faire system.

I'm trying my best to manufacture the highest possible amount of net happiness, so the right choice seems obvious to me.

[XaiakuX]

Since Max wants to be a stick in the mud:

"I feel that Graphic Art should be its own category/contest. Why? Because to simply categorize it with drawing in one big lump is just wrong. Doing banners, animations, wallpapers, and the like just isn't the same as putting pen/pencil to paper, or stylus to tablet. These are two very different art styles that need to be separated because a person who is good at banners may not have a tablet to digitally draw something. Someone who likes to mess with random brushes on Photoshop may not be skilled enough to paint on a canvas. There is no level of fairness to those who can do one thing, and not another. If the theme one day was: 'Draw a Digital image of a monkey in a tree,' people without a tablet would try to draw with their mouse, and it'd fail miserably. This is why I feel it's necessary to separate the two, so that Traditional and Digital artists could do their things, and the Graphic designers could do theirs."

[We Taste Pies...]

Since Max wants to be a stick in the mud:

"I feel that Graphic Art should be its own category/contest. Why? Because to simply categorize it with drawing in one big lump is just wrong. Doing banners, animations, wallpapers, and the like just isn't the same as putting pen/pencil to paper, or stylus to tablet. These are two very different art styles that need to be separated because a person who is good at banners may not have a tablet to digitally draw something. Someone who likes to mess with random brushes on Photoshop may not be skilled enough to paint on a canvas. There is no level of fairness to those who can do one thing, and not another. If the theme one day was: 'Draw a Digital image of a monkey in a tree,' people without a tablet would try to draw with their mouse, and it'd fail miserably. This is why I feel it's necessary to separate the two, so that Traditional and Digital artists could do their things, and the Graphic designers could do theirs."

I don't think that's unreasonable, they are two very different methods of creating art. Some people may be skilled at drawing but don't know a thing about digital art and vice versa. They should be separate or one of them just shouldn't exist and the remaining section should be purely which ever is left as opposed to a combination.

Also, I just happened to notice this; Is there a reason that we don't have a section for Wifi and/or Simulator(Showdown, etc.)? battling?

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Also, I just happened to notice this; Is there a reason that we don't have a section for Wifi and/or Simulator(Showdown, etc.)? battling?

I believe it was thought there wouldn't be enough activity based on PXR's current activity in those sections. But if you (and other people) are interested then you should definitely get them to post here and show the war leaders that it would be a viable section to have. :)

[Kaoru]

I'd be up for a Wi-Fi/Showdown section.

[Corey]

I'd be up for a Wi-Fi/Showdown section.

Same here! I'm not really interested in any of the other events (mainly because I'm terrible at art, writing, and URPG/ASB battling xD).

[Rival Max]

Not a stick in the mud as much one of three parts. XaiakuX seems to believe my job is just to instantly listen to any suggestion and just push it through. As a WAR leader I was charged with helping set this whole thing up and as part of a team of people we discuss everything as a group first. Behind the scenes we have a lot going on, as the leader of GCEA i have a lot going on.

The system is not perfect but we are doing the best we can right now. Thanks for the feedback !

Also if you are looking for dates, times and current contests please check out the official WAR 1 Intro Thread and Link Hub Here (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?3737-PXR-WAR-Season-1-Information-and-Link-Hub)

Sarah can you add this to the front page of this post.

[Saraibre Ryu]

Not a stick in the mud as much one of three parts. XaiakuX seems to believe my job is just to instantly listen to any suggestion and just push it through. As a WAR leader I was charged with helping set this whole thing up and as part of a team of people we discuss everything as a group first. Behind the scenes we have a lot going on, as the leader of GCEA i have a lot going on.

The system is not perfect but we are doing the best we can right now. Thanks for the feedback !


I fail to see what part of his suggestion was implying that you have to push through any suggestion as your job... he's just making a suggestion. Suggestions can be discussed in here and if they were brought up earlier then it wasn't mentioned earlier because...? I'm confused by this.

Anyway, if people would like to suggest a section that isn't posted, as I wrote in the threads, the sections are subject to change for any unforeseeable reason. This could be because there is a sudden spike of interest in something that isn't on the list, so if you'd like to see something, suggest it and bring out everyone who would like to see it to back that suggestion up. The more involvement the better!

[Rival Max]

I fail to see what part of his suggestion was implying that you have to push through any suggestion as your job... he's just making a suggestion. Suggestions can be discussed in here and if they were brought up earlier then it wasn't mentioned earlier because...? I'm confused by this.

Anyway, if people would like to suggest a section that isn't posted, as I wrote in the threads, the sections are subject to change for any unforeseeable reason. This could be because there is a sudden spike of interest in something that isn't on the list, so if you'd like to see something, suggest it and bring out everyone who would like to see it to back that suggestion up. The more involvement the better!

What you are reading is only part of a longer conversation. I didnt say suggestions couldnt be made. Just that telling me or any other leader to do something isnt really going work. I stand by what I said.

[Saraibre Ryu]

What you are reading is only part of a longer conversation. I didnt say suggestions couldnt be made. Just that telling me or any other leader to do something isnt really going work. I stand by what I said.

I wasn't trying to imply that they couldn't be made, just that the tone and context seemed a bit much. We are here for people to tell us things and for us to discuss. If we aren't told things then how do we know what people are thinking? XD While we may be in charge, its good to get the feedback and have people letting us know about this and that.

[Grassy_Aggron]

I might do Wi-Fi and Showdown if...people can convince me. It's not like I don't have teams made. I'm just...a sore loser...Ehehehehehe.


I agree that graphic and drawn art should be separated. They are two different forms of art (something with graphics doesn't need to be able to draw while drawn art...it's sort of like breathing. You need to) and putting them together just would be odd.

It's like trying to judge Sonic and Mario. Both are platformers, but both do it in different ways so it's difficult to compare them and judge them fairly.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

I would definitely like to see Graphic Art as a contest! Braixen may agree? :D

I know we have little to no WiFi/Showdown activity, but people want WAR points. They will join in sections they don't normally participate in to get them. Either way, I don't think anything should be ruled out for lack of activity as long as the interest is there. :)

[Rival Max]

Nothing is being ruled out. We are discussing a method to have people petition for contest to be added into the WAR. When we figure out an outline for that it will get set up. Then people will have the opportunity to post their with suggestions or requests for new contests.

[ShadowBolt25]

( Team Dragon - the name needs work )

@The Hydra

[ShadowBolt25]

( Team Dragon - the name needs work )
The-Hydra please join this team

[We Taste Pies...]

Nothing is being ruled out. We are discussing a method to have people petition for contest to be added into the WAR. When we figure out an outline for that it will get set up. Then people will have the opportunity to post their with suggestions or requests for new contests.

Just a suggestion; If you're a little unsure as to whether or not these suggested sections will garner an adequate amount of activity, maybe set the amount of points that can be rewarded for them lower than the other sections for the first week or two to gauge activity. As it happens, the point values you're awarding per week in each section are a little higher than they have been in the past, so this shouldn't be a big deal. It could be a nice way to test the sections you're unsure about while having a limited impact on the WAR itself.

Also, I can vouch for Sarah on the fact that people will probably participate in these sections even if its not something they would typically participate in. Every year I participated in WAR at PE2K, I would always participate in the Showdown (or the prevailing sim at the time) section, despite the fact that I rarely used it any other time of the year. I'm sure I wasn't the only one.

EDIT: Also, do Judges get a point for their team each week for Judging like they used to? Just curious, as I didn't see anything about it anywhere.

[swiftgallade46]

( Team Dragon - the name needs work )
The-Hydra please join this team

If you want to start a Team, post a thread here. (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?55-Groups-and-Clubs)

[Saraibre Ryu]

I may play Wi-fi depending on what rules we go with. I don't have a lot on my actual games. XD

I could do Showdown and get out of my Challenge Cup comfort zone. Showdown is easier to manage than Wi-fi for me.

[Rival Max]

Petition Thread Open for everyone (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?3740-PXR-WAR-Season-1-Petition-Thread&p=92258#post92258) If you have a suggestion please post there.

[XaiakuX]

Petition Thread Open for everyone (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?3740-PXR-WAR-Season-1-Petition-Thread&p=92258#post92258) If you have a suggestion please post there.

I already brought up the graphic art suggestion 3 times. I'm sick of jumping through hoops for people who won't listen. Do it, or don't. It doesn't make a lick of difference to me, anymore.

[We Taste Pies...]

I already brought up the graphic art suggestion 3 times. I'm sick of jumping through hoops for people who won't listen. Do it, or don't. It doesn't make a lick of difference to me, anymore.

Aw come on, don't give them such a hard time. They have given you a road to have your suggestion formally recognized. Although I disagree with some of the requirements, what they ask is not unreasonable.

[Grassy_Aggron]

Have to agree with the number of people needed being too high, but you might as well try Xai. It's not going to hurt.

[Tenacity]

I also want to mention I too would be interested in a Wi-Fi / Showdown section.

[Rival Max]

I also want to mention I too would be interested in a Wi-Fi / Showdown section.

Please post in the petition thread! The link is posted above.

[Suicune's Fire]

Can I just say, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the idea of the team stamps/banners below our avatars! 8D Whoever the brilliant cookie who came up with that idea was should be awarded with confetti and cake.


It's a shame that people aren't interested in voice acting/speech/recording things because otherwise we could have an awesome section for that. xDD I'd love to have participated in something like that.


~SF.

[Kaoru]

I believe Sarah came up with that idea.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

It was Lord Celebi's idea! I really like them too! :D

Voice acting would be pretty interesting. There probably wouldn't be enough people to hold it every week but maybe it could be a whole-WAR or one-off thing, even. You should post it in the petition thread anyway, SF. Maybe other people will see it and like the idea! :D

[XaiakuX]

I just want to point out that there is no rule stating we can't join more than one team. Should probably fix that. <3

[3m0d0ll]

Can I just say, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the idea of the team stamps/banners below our avatars! 8D Whoever the brilliant cookie who came up with that idea was should be awarded with confetti and cake.


It's a shame that people aren't interested in voice acting/speech/recording things because otherwise we could have an awesome section for that. xDD I'd love to have participated in something like that.


~SF.
YES. I came to this thread to thank whomever made the lovely icons for our teams and say that it was an equally lovely idea. Yes yes yes I love it a lot. *endless clapping for everyone involved*

I'd participate! We don't have much in the way of a Voice Acting section, so making it an activity this WAR would be too rushed. But it would be really cool to get that back up again in full swing and have it be a section next year. :3

[ShadowBolt25]

Please sign up for Team Dragon we are looking for more sign-ups

[Toogee]

Is there a discussion/information thread for the WAR RP yet? I'd like to see what it's about this time. Not sure about joining however.

[Fawkes.]

I just want to point out that there is no rule stating we can't join more than one team. Should probably fix that. <3

ya but common sense tho

[XaiakuX]

Is there a discussion/information thread for the WAR RP yet? I'd like to see what it's about this time. Not sure about joining however.

You'll find out in about 2 days. =]


Fawkes. I tend to throw common sense out the window when it comes to PxR. If there are loopholes, I'm exploiting them.

[Fawkes.]

I do not envy the chica that has to tame you, you wild rocket

[XaiakuX]

I do not envy the chica that has to tame you, you wild rocket

There will never be a "chica" that can tame me. That's the problem. xD

[Rival Max]

Showdown has officially been added as the 10th contest

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

I'm glad Showdown has been added officially. Everyone should go petition for graphic art now. ;)

[We Taste Pies...]

Just curious, are we allowed to petition to REMOVE certain WAR events? It just seems consistent with the notion of adding them by petition as well.

[Neo Emolga]

Question. Is the WAR RP starting before the actual WAR? I'm wondering since having it begin a litter earlier has usually been the norm so that people can have sign ups for their characters done before the WAR actually begins.

Cheers.

[Lord Celebi]

Question. Is the WAR RP starting before the actual WAR? I'm wondering since having it begin a litter earlier has usually been the norm so that people can have sign ups for their characters done before the WAR actually begins.

Cheers.
Yes. Sign-ups will open tomorrow.

[Lord Celebi]

WAR RP sign-ups have been posted. (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?3806-WAR-Role-Play-Terminus-%28Sign-Ups%29&p=93887&viewfull=1#post93887)

[Neo Emolga]

WAR RP sign-ups have been posted. (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?3806-WAR-Role-Play-Terminus-%28Sign-Ups%29&p=93887&viewfull=1#post93887)

And this just made my day. :3

...although I think you forgot to put in the "Epitaph" category for all non-Aqua members.

[Lord Celebi]

And this just made my day. :3

...although I think you forgot to put in the "Epitaph" category for all non-Aqua members.
I figure that they can tag themselves on their way to hell.

[Akinai]

Looks like I found about this waaaay too late >.>

[SassySnivy]

I just want to mention how excited I am for this year's WAR. I love silently watching all of these teams spring to life and all of the members within each one kinda form their own clique, per se. I'm more excited about watching other competitions rather than participating in the one competition I signed up for...but it's still exciting!

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Looks like I found about this waaaay too late >.>
Akinai
You're not too late! Nothing has started yet. You can still join a team! :D

[Shruikan]

I have a question. Since this seems to have begun already, does this mean I'm too late, or can I still join a team and participate?

[Lord Celebi]

I have a question. Since this seems to have begun already, does this mean I'm too late, or can I still join a team and participate?

WAR hasn't started yet, you are certainly able to still join a team. May I suggest Team Aqua?

[Death's Spook]

I have a question. Since this seems to have begun already, does this mean I'm too late, or can I still join a team and participate?

Ignore Celebi. Team Awesome is more awesome.

[Homura]

I have a question. Since this seems to have begun already, does this mean I'm too late, or can I still join a team and participate?

Pick a team that you like best. Please don't feel pressured to join any particular team you don't wish to join because an internet guy says you should join. *coughlordcelebicough*

[Lord Celebi]

Pick a team that you like best. Please don't feel pressured to join any particular team you don't wish to join because an internet guy says you should join. *coughlordcelebicough*
It's called recruitment, Kenny. I need to get him to sign the dotted line before he finds out that Aqua's health plan is PPO and that our average 401k return is only middling at best.

[Sonic20]

WAR hasn't started yet, you are certainly able to still join a team. May I suggest Team Aqua?

May I suggest team trainer?

[ShadowBolt25]

team magma would be the best suggestion of what team to join though it's not good to force someone to join that team

[Lord Celebi]

team magma would be the best suggestion of what team to join though it's not good to force someone to join that team
http://riverofhopehutchinson.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wait-what-gif.gif

[3m0d0ll]

WAR hasn't started yet, you are certainly able to still join a team. May I suggest Team Aqua?

Team Aqua is definitely the best. Look at our spiffy outfits!

/oras spoilers

http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140612165355/pokemon/images/d/d7/Pokemon_ORAS_Team_Aqua_Grunts.png

[ShadowBolt25]

Team Aqua is definitely the best. Look at our spiffy outfits!

/oras spoilers

http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140612165355/pokemon/images/d/d7/Pokemon_ORAS_Team_Aqua_Grunts.png


EWW Gross!!!!

Team Magma has the best outfits

[PV]

Yoga Bears have the best outfits, seeing as we're Bears.

[Steel Lunpara]

Shruikan has chosen Team Trainer! You may stop your witty recruitment banter now, no matter how entertaining it is.

[PV]

http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr06/2013/7/24/7/enhanced-buzz-32239-1374664820-15.jpg

[VeloJello]

Possibly a silly question, but does anyone know when the other sections of WAR (such as art and writing) will be firing up?

[Lord Celebi]

Possibly a silly question, but does anyone know when the other sections of WAR (such as art and writing) will be firing up?

Sunday. I need to notify the Judges tonight.

[We Taste Pies...]

URPG WAR (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?3915-WAR-I-Week-One&p=96583#post96583) stuff has been posted. Give it a look over before Week 1 starts, if you aim to participate.

[Lord Celebi]

WAR Debate has been posted in Other Chat.

[Lord Celebi]

I'd like to declare the first annual WAR on PXR open! Go nuts, guys!

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

I would like to thank all the judges for making the WAR possible. It's a lot of work judging some of those categories and we really appreciate all the time and effort you put in! :D

[Suicune's Fire]

Same here. xD Especially ones that take a long time to get through, like creative writing entries, especially if they're long! Well done, guys. ^.^ And the WAR leaders of course!


~SF.

[ShadowJay]

Anyone else find it funny how Team Elbub is not in last?

[3m0d0ll]

Anyone else find it funny how Team Elbub is not in last?

The ASB is that cool. B)

[bronislav84]

How about that Elbub technically isn't even a team and it's just Elbub? I never saw a recruitment thread, or I'm blind lol.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

There is no recruitment thread for Team Elbub. Team Elbub is too awesome for recruitment threads, which is probably why they're not getting all that many points.

OK, yeah, next year there had better be an official 'Team Elbub.' No exceptions. The team justifies itself.