A rundown of the tournament so far!

Subject: A rundown of the tournament so far!
Author: Iximaz
Posted on: 2016-04-08 23:01:00 UTC

We are still waiting on Mattman The Comet and SkarmorySilver to fight, as well as Data Junkie and Storme Hawk. Mattman has until the 12th to respond to Skarmory's challenge; Data Junkie has until the 15th or they will both be disqualified.

Speaking of Disqualified, Lunar Dusk technically wins the Pewter Trophy by virtue of not responding to the challenge issued by Fasoula. Since we have not heard from them, I think it's safe to assume they won't be showing up anytime soon and I've gone ahead and treated their absence as a double elimination because it would be a waste of everyone's time to drag it out unnecessarily. Due to the elimination, Huinesoron will be fighting foofooman3 next.

As for actual eliminations, after a rousing battle, I've become the first person to be knocked out of the tournament, courtesy of TheShyIon's haxxor Dragonite. :P I'm honestly not sure at this point who to declare is the winner(?) of the Pewter Trophy because of the disqualification.

SeaTurtle's Ground team is looking rather threatening, having taken down last year's Champion, foofooman3, with surprising ease! Will Hardric be able to knock him into the Loser's Bracket?

Thanks for tuning in, trainers!

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Official PPC PokÃ©mon Tournament of 2016! by Iximaz on 2016-04-01 12:54:00 UTC Reply

Once again, it's that time of year! Grab your Poké Balls and get ready to face off against your friends in the Official PPC Pokémon Tournament of 2016!

The bracket has been randomly generated and can be found on page 8 of the document; lists of the battles are below it. Remember, after each battle, please post a link to the Showdown recording for 1) posterity and b) those who might not have been able to watch the match in real time.

It will be up to individual battlers to decide on an appropriate time for each match.Voyd, I will get to you about our match later. :)

Best of luck to all!

Announcing the combat between Fasoula and Mattman by Mattman The Comet on 2016-04-09 22:59:00 UTC Reply

May the best man win

One intense battle later. by Fasoula on 2016-04-09 23:14:00 UTC Reply

Regardless of the result, this was a great battle. Thanks, Mattman, and good luck with your bracket!

GG. And Togekiss really is terrifying if used well. (nm) by SkarmorySilver on 2016-04-10 00:28:00 UTC Reply
Dang, Mattman, you scary. (nm) by eatpraylove on 2016-04-09 23:46:00 UTC Reply

BIRBS VS. PIXIES IS NOW LIVE! by SkarmorySilver on 2016-04-09 19:01:00 UTC Reply

O'er here: http://play.pokemonshowdown.com/battle-monotype-356749162

Pixies win by Mattman The Comet on 2016-04-09 19:15:00 UTC Reply

see the instant replay here

Congratulations! *confetti* (nm) by eatpraylove on 2016-04-09 23:35:00 UTC Reply
Looks like it's you and me, Mattman. by Fasoula on 2016-04-09 22:47:00 UTC Reply

Guess I'm not going to get any more prepared than I already am.

I'm free all of today and probably between 8 am to noon EST tomorrow. Gimme the when and when, and let's do this!

I am currently sending you the battle request (nm) by Mattman The Comet on 2016-04-09 22:54:00 UTC Reply

Having had to sit most of this out... by Agent Falchion, DF on 2016-04-09 19:27:00 UTC Reply

...I can say with confidence that Calm Mind Clefable is ridiculous if played well. Especially with Soft-Boiled. It was probably my mistake to use Whirlwind, because had I taken my chances with Klefki, I don't think I'd have taken that double Flamethrower and gotten KO'd almost as soon as the match began. Sheesh.

I've gotta hand it to Pit, though... Thunder Wave and Roost are an amazing combo, and I'm surprised he took out four of the enemy 'mons before going down - and especially that he flattened Gardevoir with a single hit before she could even Mega-evolve! I'm starting to think that had Toxic not been brought into play, it's possible, though not quite likely, that he could've taken out the rest of the team by himself...

Sorry, Pathfinder has had my total attention. by Voyd on 2016-04-09 17:47:00 UTC Reply

So now I come back and my next foe is Scapegrace.

I'm so doomed.

Eh, maybe. I'm not invincible. =] by To The Scapemobile! on 2016-04-09 19:05:00 UTC Reply

Are you going to be around in, say, half an hour to an hour? I'm just on the bus home.

Well, bugger by Voyd on 2016-04-10 00:28:00 UTC Reply

This is what happens when I get distracted by Pathfinder.

AGAIN.

~~I don't have a problem I can stop building gestalts whenever I want~~

It's fine. Just say when you're free! =] (nm) by Scapegrace on 2016-04-10 11:26:00 UTC Reply

Hardric vs SeaTurtle. by Hardric on 2016-04-09 14:54:00 UTC Reply

Hello, he is Boomstick and I am Wiz. It's our job to analyze their armors, weapons and skills to determine who would win, a Death Battle.

Results. by Hardric on 2016-04-09 15:11:00 UTC Reply

Seem the ghosts were just... busted.

Heh... by SeaTurtle on 2016-04-09 15:29:00 UTC Reply

...I see what you did there.

Eh, that's Death Battle for you too. by Hardric on 2016-04-09 15:32:00 UTC Reply

Boomstick always gets a pun on the loser this way.

A rundown of the tournament so far! by Iximaz on 2016-04-08 23:01:00 UTC Reply

We are still waiting on Mattman The Comet and SkarmorySilver to fight, as well as Data Junkie and Storme Hawk. Mattman has until the 12th to respond to Skarmory's challenge; Data Junkie has until the 15th or they will both be disqualified.

Speaking of Disqualified, Lunar Dusk technically wins the Pewter Trophy by virtue of not responding to the challenge issued by Fasoula. Since we have not heard from them, I think it's safe to assume they won't be showing up anytime soon and I've gone ahead and treated their absence as a double elimination because it would be a waste of everyone's time to drag it out unnecessarily. Due to the elimination, Huinesoron will be fighting foofooman3 next.

As for actual eliminations, after a rousing battle, I've become the first person to be knocked out of the tournament, courtesy of TheShyIon's haxxor Dragonite. :P I'm honestly not sure at this point who to declare is the winner(?) of the Pewter Trophy because of the disqualification.

SeaTurtle's Ground team is looking rather threatening, having taken down last year's Champion, foofooman3, with surprising ease! Will Hardric be able to knock him into the Loser's Bracket?

Thanks for tuning in, trainers!

Intermission! by SeaTurtle on 2016-04-10 04:29:00 UTC Reply

Now with appropriate music.

To be honest, I never expected to get this far, let alone defeat foofooman right off the bat. I'm just glad I got into the quarterfinals.
Big fan, Ix. by Larfen J. Stocke, esq on 2016-04-09 09:27:00 UTC Reply

I've seen all your tournaments and that one reality TV show you were in.

I just wanted to ask: how did you train your Gardevoir to scream so loudly?
BIRBS VS. PIXIES is already scheduled. by SkarmorySilver on 2016-04-09 04:32:00 UTC Reply

Specifically tomorrow (4/9) at 1:30 PM EST. :D
You. No question. by Scapegrace on 2016-04-09 00:53:00 UTC Reply

If you get disqualified, you lose your shot at any trophy. Even (perhaps especially) the You Tried trophy.

Who gets the You Tried trophy? (nm) by eatpraylove on 2016-04-10 04:54:00 UTC Reply
Definitely you. (nm) by foofooman3 on 2016-04-09 14:05:00 UTC Reply
This. by Huinesoron on 2016-04-09 12:15:00 UTC Reply

I'll put together a certifitrophy on Monday.

hS

Paging Voyd by Scapegrace on 2016-04-08 22:38:00 UTC Reply

Lemme know a time and date of your choosing for a battle. Also now is good. =]
Okay, SeaTurtle? by Hardric on 2016-04-08 22:23:00 UTC Reply

Seems that will be between you and me. Can you tell me when you're free for the battle?

Ready for battle between... by SeaTurtle on 2016-04-09 02:51:00 UTC Reply

...19:00 and 22:00 EST, Saturday and Sunday. I'm not quite sure in which time zone you are-- this might get tricky. I'll post on the Board if I have an earlier opening.

Et j'ai un très mauvais pressentiment à propos de cette bataille. Je pense que la chance n'est pas de mon côté cette fois ci. Je vais aller faire un tour dans le loser's bracket, j'en suis certain.

Tricky indeed. by Hardric on 2016-04-09 06:33:00 UTC Reply

My time zone is France. You could define it as Board Time +6, meaning the slot you propose would mean between 1:00 AM and 4:00 AM for me. I hope you can be free sooner. If not, it will have to do.

Nous verrons bien qui passera par le loser's bracket.

Might have some time in about an hour... by SeaTurtle on 2016-04-09 14:28:00 UTC Reply

...it is 9:25am EST as I write this. I'll be hanging out in Writing as soon as I'm done with business on my end. I'll be there until roughly 11:30am EST.

How does that sound to you?

Bof, je ne me fais pas d'illusions. Votre équipe est bien plus forte que la mienne.

That will be perfect. by Hardric on 2016-04-09 14:30:00 UTC Reply

See you soon.

Pas besoin de me vouvoyer. Et seul le résultat permettra de savoir.

Turns out... by SeaTurtle on 2016-04-09 14:50:00 UTC Reply

...that my business was quickly done. I'm ready to get rekt, shrekt, and disrespekt at your leisure.

Bah, de toute façon je participe seulement pour le fun et non pour gagner. J'aurais vraiment voulu gagner le Pewter Trophy pour au moins avoir quelque chose de «tangible» en sortant de ce tournoi.

Huinesoron, we must do battle! by foofooman3 on 2016-04-08 22:21:00 UTC Reply

I'm free any time today and tomorrow, so just let me know when you're good and I'll be there.

Well, this is going to be amusing. by Huinesoron on 2016-04-09 12:21:00 UTC Reply

2016's first loser against 2015's champion... yeah, this is going to be hilarious.

I guess the thing to do is look at your battle and pretend it tells me anything, right? I don't know how the schedule's going to work out, so I'll post something if I'm going to be around for a decent chunk of time.

hS

Iximaz vs. TheShyIon by Iximaz on 2016-04-08 22:20:00 UTC Reply

You know how she uses Dragons and I have that Gardevoir?

See how it went.

...

...

...

...

Yeah, that's me out of the running. XD It was fun while it lasted!

Congratulations to TheShyIon! by eatpraylove on 2016-04-09 01:17:00 UTC Reply

I hope I'm never on the business end of ExtremeSpeed, either. Yikes.

Thank you! ^_^ (nm) by TheShyIon on 2016-04-09 22:17:00 UTC Reply

Oh! By the by. by Fasoula on 2016-04-08 23:01:00 UTC Reply

Since it was asked, a "sweep" is when a single Pokemon is responsible for consecutively KOing a long chain of opposing Pokemon, often with one move and usually ending the match!

Prof. Fas out.
That's what Emerald is there for. ^_^ by TheShyIon on 2016-04-08 22:24:00 UTC Reply

She's my 'hit the things that'll OHKO' dreg.

It was a good fight!

You were very lucky there by Storme Hawk on 2016-04-08 22:34:00 UTC Reply

I mean you got how many crits again?

A lot. by TheShyIon on 2016-04-08 22:36:00 UTC Reply

(Though even without, she seems to OHKO with Extreme Speed a lot -- or did while I was testing her, at least.)

(More seriously, I was really worried there.) by TheShyIon on 2016-04-08 22:26:00 UTC Reply

You took out half my team before I got down Zelda.

Presenting Scape vs. Shy! by Scapegrace on 2016-04-08 22:01:00 UTC Reply

It goes... about how I expected it to. =]

I didn't expect any of that! O_O by TheShyIon on 2016-04-08 22:33:00 UTC Reply

Especially Sapphire. Who is probably my scariest dreg, I realize that now.

Yeah, Salamence is tough. by Scapegrace on 2016-04-08 22:39:00 UTC Reply

I could have won that one, though, had I not been a complete and total idiot. My Mega Pinsir had Quick Attack, and I think it would have done enough for Dragon's Bullet Punch to kill. Iunno tho.

Hey, at least *you* didn't try to Extreme Speed a Ghost. (nm) by TheShyIon on 2016-04-08 22:40:00 UTC Reply

Hardric vs ShyIon. by Hardric on 2016-04-08 22:01:00 UTC Reply

Command, Fight.

And it's finished. by Hardric on 2016-04-08 22:13:00 UTC Reply

Watch a great fight here.

I just thought about something. by Hardric on 2016-04-08 13:39:00 UTC Reply

Hoopa-Unbound is being suspcted for banishment, with verdict due for 11th April. and last time I checked the debate, it seemed he would be banished. If it happens, would monotype be affected (and Voyd)?

Since it's already on his team, no. by Iximaz on 2016-04-08 13:44:00 UTC Reply

If it does end up being banned, I'll just add it to the banned list for next year's touney.

Alright. (nm) by Hardric on 2016-04-08 13:52:00 UTC Reply

Paging Lunar Dusk. by Fasoula on 2016-04-07 14:04:00 UTC Reply

My challenge to you was issued further down this thread. If you're around, are you ready for our battle?

It would be a shame to miss out on the chance to battle you, but if I understand correctly you have about a week from the initial challenge, 4/1 in our case, to respond, otherwise the tournament moves along without you!

I've left my email in the header (I hope) in case you would prefer to get back to me that way to schedule a day and time for our match. I hope to hear from you soon.

If Lunar Dusk doesn't respond... by Iximaz on 2016-04-07 23:43:00 UTC Reply

I'll count them as a double loss and adjust people's positions in the bracket accordingly.

It's been past a week. by Iximaz on 2016-04-08 22:02:00 UTC Reply

Lunar Dusk is disqualified. Brackets are being adjusted accordingly.

Annnnd now... by SeaTurtle on 2016-04-05 02:08:00 UTC Reply

Me versus Iximaz. Another okay battle.

HOLY. FLOCK. by SkarmorySilver on 2016-04-05 22:27:00 UTC Reply

I honestly thought Ix's Mega Gardevoir would sweep the floor with everybody, but I guess I was wrong. I'll keep this in mind for when I face off against Matt and his own Mega Gardevoir...

Anyways, congrats! Looking forward to seeing how the next match progresses.

I did mention this before... by SeaTurtle on 2016-04-05 23:10:00 UTC Reply

[IRON HEAD INTENSIFIES]

...but Excadrill depends on Sandstorm support to be viable. Without Sand Rush, it can't outspeed much-- especially not some of its biggest counters.

It may be the tip of the spear, but Hippowdon is the rest of the spear and the man holding it. Hint hint.
Speaking of you and Mattman... by Iximaz on 2016-04-05 22:58:00 UTC Reply

When can we expect to see a match? Gotta keep this tournament moving, you know.

In that case... Paging Mattman! by SkarmorySilver on 2016-04-05 23:53:00 UTC Reply

E-mail me ASAP, please. You have my address. We need to work out a date and time for BIRBS VS. PIXIES!!! 8D

Congratulations! (nm) by eatpraylove on 2016-04-05 14:29:00 UTC Reply
So, I have a plan to defeat you now. by Scapegrace on 2016-04-05 11:24:00 UTC Reply

It's not a good plan, but it's better than nothing.

Hey, Scape, meet me in Writing in half an hour? by TheShyIon on 2016-04-08 19:31:00 UTC Reply

I *think* 3 pm/1500 my time is 2000 yours?

Ack! by Scapegrace on 2016-04-08 21:30:00 UTC Reply

I completely missed this! I am so sorry. Are you still about?

Well they're still in Writing... (nm) by Storme Hawk on 2016-04-08 21:41:00 UTC Reply

Ongoing battle! by Hardric on 2016-04-08 21:50:00 UTC Reply

Here.

Precisely what I told myself... by SeaTurtle on 2016-04-05 12:11:00 UTC Reply

...right before my match against foofooman. If I can win, you can definitely triumph!

~~also I feel like a target has been painted on my back and it feels pretty awful~~

Nice team... by Storme Hawk on 2016-04-05 13:48:00 UTC Reply

It works fairly similar to my own. And in fact, now that eatpraylove and DCCCV are in the losers bracket it's the team I'm most scared of facing.

I think one of the things with MonoGround is that it's easy to use, but it can be quite hard to master, and you've certainly got the know-how to go all the way with yours.

You were scared of me? by DCCCV on 2016-04-05 23:15:00 UTC Reply

I'm flattered. Honestly, I'm terrified of facing anyone right now. I guess it's time I tried to use Swampert. I haven't the foggiest how I'm going to face any of you, as my wins consist of me getting lucky, and backing someone into a corner. Iximaz, am I allowed to tweak movesets?

Let's just say I dislike MonoWater teams by Storme Hawk on 2016-04-06 02:05:00 UTC Reply

Or rather my MonoGround team has yet to beat one. And I've been using it since the end of 5th Gen

Funny you should mention that... by To The Scapemobile! on 2016-04-07 15:47:00 UTC Reply

I put together a mono-Water team myself, just to see how one would work. Then I decided to go Bug instead.

I am beginning to regret this decision. =]

Really? by foofooman3 on 2016-04-08 12:12:00 UTC Reply

I'm beginning to regret using a normal team and I wish I had gone bug instead.

Understandable. (nm) by DCCCV on 2016-04-06 22:46:00 UTC Reply

Since you haven't yet fought... by Iximaz on 2016-04-05 23:19:00 UTC Reply

...you are allowed to, but once you have your first battle, all items and movesets are locked.

I have fought. by DCCCV on 2016-04-06 01:28:00 UTC Reply

[EvilAI]UBEROverlord managed to outspeed my lead, and won. It's fine, though. I was just wondering.

...oh derp. My bad. ^^; (nm) by Iximaz on 2016-04-06 01:46:00 UTC Reply

Talking a little fast. by Hardric on 2016-04-05 11:41:00 UTC Reply

There's still ShyIon and her Dragon team for you to beat... And my Ghost team, and I killed off more than my share of mono Insect on Showdown. (If I get to be the one facing you, SaeTurtle, I'll make sure that you're the one who will take a turn in the loser bracket.)

Scapegrace has a ton of experience... by SeaTurtle on 2016-04-05 12:08:00 UTC Reply

...and frankly speaking, experience trumps the brute-force team that I currently have.

I won't lie to you: I'm still in shock that I beat last year's Champion. I really didn't deserve that win and I doubt my beginner's luck will hold.

I do have experience... in RU. by To The Scapemobile! on 2016-04-05 18:26:00 UTC Reply

Not really been that into Monotype until the tournament started. However, I'm not going to stop thinking about how to deal with your main threats - at least my team is resistant to your STAB. That is at least something. =]
You can never say with luck. by Hardric on 2016-04-05 12:28:00 UTC Reply

She's an insane troll thing. But you're talking as if ShyIon and me didn't stand a chance against her. And perhaps you could win against us.

Well... by SeaTurtle on 2016-04-05 13:24:00 UTC Reply

Scapegrace did finish in second place last year-- I'm interested in seeing how my team fares against her. So of course I want to see her win :P

That being said, I'm looking forward(ish) to the next match, regardless of who will be my opponent. I have a bad feeling about it and I want to get rid of that sinking feeling.

Oookay... by Hardric on 2016-04-05 07:43:00 UTC Reply

Just how many steroids these Pokemon have taken?

I can't speak for all of them... by SeaTurtle on 2016-04-05 12:16:00 UTC Reply

...but Trident has been downing protein shakes like crazy and Sigbert sure loves his iron supplements.

Battle announcement by foofooman3 on 2016-04-05 01:39:00 UTC Reply

SeaTurtle and I will begin out battle in a few minutes, hurry up if you want to catch it!

Champion battle! by SeaTurtle on 2016-04-05 02:01:00 UTC Reply

Me against foofooman3. It was an okay fight.

Alas, I am the slain. (nm) by foofooman3 on 2016-04-05 02:03:00 UTC Reply

Sorry for you. by Hardric on 2016-04-05 07:31:00 UTC Reply

You should have aimed for a Special Attack move sooner.

Nah, what he should have done... by Scapegrace on 2016-04-05 10:27:00 UTC Reply

Is remembered that Flying isn't actually super-effective against Ground-types. That is not how you use an Ambipom, your man there was in the field far, far too long. Trust me, I know of what I speak. =]

I know what I should have done. by foofooman3 on 2016-04-06 19:46:00 UTC Reply

I didn't think it through at all. I should have sent my Porygon-Z out sooner to one shot your hippodawn, but the diggersby would have been a problem since I don't know if my slacking could have survived a hit from it, and my diggersby has the same speed. I'm definitely swapping my snorlax in for my ambipom from now on though. My team needs to be a bit tankier.

I was really afraid that you'd open with Porygon-Z. by SeaTurtle on 2016-04-06 19:57:00 UTC Reply

That thing would've torn my team a new one, yeah. But it was all over once I had Stealth Rock on the field: if Porygon-Z impales itself on the rocks and is faced with Diggersby, it is outsped and OHKO'd by Return.

The problem is maneuvering so that I can safely switch in Diggersby without allowing you a free shot at it or allowing you to cast Nasty Plot.

Yeah. by foofooman3 on 2016-04-08 12:01:00 UTC Reply

I your diggersby was always going to be the problem since I had nothing that could consistently outspeed it, and my team isn't very tanky. Also my team has one special attacker so your hippodawn demolished me because I was too stupid to send it in earlier. The thing with my porygon is it's super powerful, but fragile. I normally send it in with a substitute and x3 speed from my ninjask, but that was ruined by the monotype. That way it outspeeds everything and has a free nasty plot while my opponent kills the substitute.

What happens if someone doesn't respond to our challenges? by Storme Hawk on 2016-04-04 11:01:00 UTC Reply

Is there a period after which the person who is not responding gets disqualified? And if so how long is it?

I didn't consider that, but... by Iximaz on 2016-04-04 13:34:00 UTC Reply

I think a period of a week is sufficient. Things might come up IRL but the tournament has to keep moving along.

Should the loser's bracket matches... by Desdendelle on 2016-04-04 07:19:00 UTC Reply

Happen now, or should they wait till the winner's bracket is done?

I'd guess they should happen now. by Storme Hawk on 2016-04-04 11:00:00 UTC Reply

Then it'll keep the tournament nice and efficient.

In that case: eatpraylove, I challenge you! by Desdendelle on 2016-04-04 13:43:00 UTC Reply

What is your preferred time?

This week's kind of busy, but... by eatpraylove on 2016-04-04 14:55:00 UTC Reply

I can carve out some time on Saturday evening. How about 8 PM Eastern time? Does that work for you?

Nope, sorry. by Desdendelle on 2016-04-04 15:46:00 UTC Reply

It's three in the morning here (I'm in GMT+2, which is seven hours after Eastern Time).

OK, how about next week Friday? by eatpraylove on 2016-04-05 03:32:00 UTC Reply

I don't have classes on Fridays, so how about we shoot for 11 am Eastern? Is that going to work with your schedule, whatever it is?

Six in the evening my time works, yeah. by Desdendelle on 2016-04-05 12:57:00 UTC Reply

Assuming Friday is this Friday (April 8th)?

April 15, actually. (nm) by eatpraylove on 2016-04-05 14:05:00 UTC Reply

Well... by Desdendelle on 2016-04-05 15:17:00 UTC Reply

Earlier would be better, but that also works.

doctorlit, I challenge you! by Iximaz on 2016-04-04 01:08:00 UTC Reply

I await you in Writing. :)

Results: by Iximaz on 2016-04-04 01:16:00 UTC Reply

It went about how you'd expect.

You're so good it's scary. (nm) by eatpraylove on 2016-04-04 03:22:00 UTC Reply

Well, doctorlit wasn't optimizing his team. by Iximaz on 2016-04-04 03:24:00 UTC Reply

I won so easily just because he was handicapping himself.

Eevee can't learn Focus Energy anymore. by doctorlit on 2016-04-04 04:05:00 UTC Reply

If I hadn't been forced to replace that with Curse to keep Eevee modern day-legal, it would have swung the battle.

Totally.

—doctorlit is swinging for the fences, at any rate!

Who is Lunar Dusk? by DCCCV on 2016-04-04 00:54:00 UTC Reply

I have checked over every part of the board, but I find no relevant mention of this person.

S/he signed up... by Iximaz on 2016-04-04 01:04:00 UTC Reply

during the final call.

Welp. by DCCCV on 2016-04-05 00:14:00 UTC Reply

I've just never seen any introduction, it's just like xe materialized out of nowhere.

I did some looking around. by Desdendelle on 2016-04-05 13:54:00 UTC Reply

They look like a newbie to me.

They're one of those people... by Huinesoron on 2016-04-05 14:04:00 UTC Reply

... who pops in very occasionally. Specifically, two posts last month (I guess that's the signup), four in December, ten in November, and eight way back in September '14.

Not precisely a newbie, but not very active either. (They might've been IRC or Wiki, though, I don't know.)

hS

Wait, how did you even get this information? (nm) by DCCCV on 2016-04-07 03:47:00 UTC Reply

Evil malevolent spying, obvs. by Huinesoron on 2016-04-07 10:39:00 UTC Reply

You know, you were actually the last person to ask me that question, too... The answer hasn't changed. ;) A couple more details.

hS

._. (nm) by DCCCV on 2016-04-07 21:59:00 UTC Reply

OK, that's weird. by Desdendelle on 2016-04-05 15:20:00 UTC Reply

Did they change their handle or something? Because I can't find "lunar", "dusk" or "lunar dusk" in the 2015/2014 archives.

No, they're Lunar Dusk. by Huinesoron on 2016-04-05 17:01:00 UTC Reply

Here's a random example.

Any chance your computer is trying to search in Hebrew or somesuch? Only explanation I can think of.

hS

Na. by Desdendelle on 2016-04-05 17:21:00 UTC Reply

I'd have seen that if that would have been the case. I guess I can chalk it up to GDerps.

Announcing the battle between Mattman and eatpraylove by Mattman The Comet on 2016-04-03 19:22:00 UTC Reply

Come and watch

The results are in! by eatpraylove on 2016-04-03 19:34:00 UTC Reply

Mega Gardevoir continues to be OP, and I continue to be a noob. Congratulations to Mattman; Des, I'll see you when the loser bracket gets going.

I'll update the bracket when I get home. by Iximaz on 2016-04-03 20:00:00 UTC Reply

So expect to see the update in about four hours or so. Congratulations to Mattman!

Our match: [EvilAI]UberOverlord wins! by DCCCV on 2016-04-03 04:33:00 UTC Reply

http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/monotype-353700385

Congratulations! (nm) by eatpraylove on 2016-04-03 18:27:00 UTC Reply
A query. by Larfen J. Stocke, esq on 2016-04-03 10:06:00 UTC Reply

Why is [EvilAI]UberOverlord's team named after murderers and serial killers?
There's a story, here.

Simple by [EvilAI]UBEROverlord on 2016-04-03 13:47:00 UTC Reply

I was running a poison team so I figured why not name them after infamous poisoners. No real story.

A story enough for me. by Larfen J. Stocke, esq on 2016-04-03 22:40:00 UTC Reply

Let's see how the movie adaptations go.

Hey, Scapegrace! by TheShyIon on 2016-04-02 19:24:00 UTC Reply

What time would be best for you? I'm semi-inclined to suggest Sunday, 7 pm EST, because I'm definitely going to be at the computer then, but the downside to that is that I'd be slightly slow. There's also sometime today? :)

Er. Eastern is the -5 one, right? by To The Scapemobile! on 2016-04-02 19:33:00 UTC Reply

If so, you're asking me to be around at, er... midnight. However, I will be around tonight from ca. 10:30 pm my time, which I think translates into 5:30 pm for you. If this is unfeasible, I'll try and be around tomorrow if poss. =]

If by "ca" you mean California, that's 1:30 am here. (nm) by TheShyIon on 2016-04-02 19:52:00 UTC Reply

I do not. by To The Scapemobile! on 2016-04-02 20:32:00 UTC Reply

Ca. is the abbreviation for circa, or "roughly". I live in Britain. It's like California, but less palm trees and more unending, soul-sapping drizzle. =]

Ah. >_< by TheShyIon on 2016-04-03 22:27:00 UTC Reply

*hits her spam folder with a burning stick* Sorry for botching scheduling. :(

Given that it's around 10:30 at night for you right now, I'm guessing today is out now as well?
Ah. >_ by TheShyIon on 2016-04-03 22:27:00 UTC Reply

*hits her spam folder with a burning stick* Sorry for botching scheduling. :(

Given that it's around 10:30 at night for you right now, I'm guessing today is out now as well?

Yeah, I'd prefer some time tomorrow afternoon my time. by Scapegrace on 2016-04-04 01:32:00 UTC Reply

I mean, so long as that's convenient. =]

Mondays are pretty much my worst days. :( by TheShyIon on 2016-04-04 02:01:00 UTC Reply

I'll be out of the house until like 8:30 at night, because weekly appointments. (Thursdays are nearly as bad. Sigh.)

Okay. Well, er, today maybe? by Scapegrace on 2016-04-05 10:29:00 UTC Reply

Any time after about 2000 hours my time. That'll be when I get back from work. =]

Things came up. Argh. by TheShyIon on 2016-04-06 11:40:00 UTC Reply

...Friday sometime?

Yeah, Friday works. by Scapegrace on 2016-04-06 14:04:00 UTC Reply

Any time after 2000 hours my time. =]

Right, 3 pm my time didn't work... by TheShyIon on 2016-04-08 20:39:00 UTC Reply

How about 5 pm my time... 2200 yours, I think it would be?

You think British weather is soul-sapping? by Desdendelle on 2016-04-02 20:57:00 UTC Reply

Try Israeli weather. Specifically, the summer where you have one 35 degrees Celsius day after another. =/

Every so often... by Huinesoron on 2016-04-02 22:13:00 UTC Reply

... in the skies over Britain, this bright light appears, and we all get this weird sensation like our skin isn't being soaked in light drizzle.

We never know what to make of it, it's really weird.

hS
Weather at the Reunion Island can be even worse. by Hardric on 2016-04-02 21:02:00 UTC Reply

Try to combine hot days like the one in Israel, with tropical rains, where wearing a raincoat is impossible, because you're soaked with sweat rather than rain.

And I'm not even talking about cyclones.

Considering my own meteorological experiences in Straya, by Larfen J. Stocke, esq on 2016-04-03 02:51:00 UTC Reply

I think we can conclude that good weather doesn't exist, like fairies, Bigfoot and untangled earphones.

Na, you're wrong. by Desdendelle on 2016-04-03 12:28:00 UTC Reply

I mean, snow exists, even in this (not actually wholly) desert that is called Israel.

Oh, we get snow on mountains. by Larfen J. Stocke, esq on 2016-04-03 22:38:00 UTC Reply

And did you know that Australia is the flattest, least mountainous continent in the world?

TIL something new! by Desdendelle on 2016-04-04 07:55:00 UTC Reply

Well, yesterday, since I read this post yesterday.

Data Junkie, the time has come! by Storme Hawk on 2016-04-02 17:32:00 UTC Reply

Well, figuratively speaking anyway. When's best for you?

Whoops by Data Junkie on 2016-04-05 03:06:00 UTC Reply

Missed this starting, sorry. Wednesdays after 7 PM EST is probably best for me.

Hmmm... by Storme Hawk on 2016-04-05 13:52:00 UTC Reply

No problem. I'm on GMT (technically BST but hey) so EST is slightly annoying for me, but I should be free this Wednesday (AKA tomorrow) from around 11pm GMT, if that's OK with you. As I've said before I'm Ihavenoinsurance on Showdown, and you can find me in the Tournaments and/or Writing rooms.

Do you want to try for next Wednesday? by Storme Hawk on 2016-04-08 22:01:00 UTC Reply

So the 13th? I'll try and be on all night so just message me on Showdown when you're ready

Paging doctorlit! by Iximaz on 2016-04-02 01:53:00 UTC Reply

When are you available for me to kick your butt? :P

I'm on EST and likely won't be available tomorrow until 10:00 p.m.; Sunday I'll be home by 7 or 8 and will be available the rest of the evening.

I'm pretty much not at home tomorrow. by doctorlit on 2016-04-02 03:15:00 UTC Reply

It will have to be Sunday night; sorry!

—doctorlit gets up at 3:30 A.M. for an eleven hour shift tomorrow, followed by shoe shopping

Sunday night it is! by Iximaz on 2016-04-02 03:37:00 UTC Reply

I'll be hanging out in Writing once I get home. I'll see you then!

Quick Clarification by [EvilAI]UBEROverlord on 2016-04-02 01:13:00 UTC Reply

Just on Baton Passing in our tournament can only one stat be passed or any? It just alters one move a mon. I will use the no issue version if I do not get an answer before my first match, and I will naturally lock in that moveset.

If we're doing it on Showdown by Storme Hawk on 2016-04-02 14:36:00 UTC Reply

Then because we're doing Monotype I believe the Baton Pass clause will be in effect, so yeah only one stat will be allowed.
Never mind by [EvilAI]UBEROverlord on 2016-04-02 01:20:00 UTC Reply

Issue is now resolved. Just went with the no issue version

Iximaz v. Voyd is starting soon! by Iximaz on 2016-04-02 01:12:00 UTC Reply

We're hanging out in Writing so come join us if you want to watch. :)

Results: by Iximaz on 2016-04-02 01:20:00 UTC Reply

It was... interesting.

Good match! by To The Scapemobile! on 2016-04-03 13:49:00 UTC Reply

Oh, Ix, one thing puzzles me. Why's your Gardevoir named Zelda when Fleur was an option? I mean, Gardevoir are based on vili, after all...
And she took out ROOKS. by Voyd on 2016-04-02 16:44:00 UTC Reply

A Steel-type. Ix admitted that she'd forgotten that Bisharp was a Steel-type, or she would have switch out her Gardevoir.

I seriously wish she had remembered. I got my scrawny behind kicked to the curb.
Congratulations! by eatpraylove on 2016-04-02 15:37:00 UTC Reply

I hope I'm never on the business end of your Gardevoir's Hyper Voice. Isn't that move supposed to be Normal-type?

Yes it is. by To The Scapemobile! on 2016-04-02 16:36:00 UTC Reply

However, Mega Gardevoir has the ability Pixilate, which increases the base power of Normal-type moves by a third and changes them to Fairy-type. Since Mega Gardevpir is a Fairy-type Pokémon, this helps it out quite a lot. =]

Not just any scream. by Larfen J. Stocke, esq on 2016-04-03 03:00:00 UTC Reply

It's a fairy scream.
Much more deadly.

I guess you could say it was fairy loud. (nm) by Iximaz on 2016-04-03 03:15:00 UTC Reply

What has been created?! by Larfen J. Stocke, esq on 2016-04-07 08:56:00 UTC Reply

The responsibility for this falls on you, Ix.

It's glorious, isn't it? :3 (nm) by eatpraylove on 2016-04-07 11:57:00 UTC Reply

It seems to have worked like a Charm (nm) by [EvilAI]UBEROverlord on 2016-04-07 18:54:00 UTC Reply

No, no, no, nonononono! by Larfen J. Stocke, esq on 2016-04-08 07:35:00 UTC Reply

I will not let this happen, I give you Assurance.

...

I can't stop! They're just Discharging!
Please, I might even need a Head Smash!
If this goes on for any longer, I'm might Withdraw from this board!

Help! It has a Vice Grip on me!

That was quite the Barrage. (nm) by Desdendelle on 2016-04-08 08:24:00 UTC Reply

Fortunately, we were able to protect from it. (nm) by Hardric on 2016-04-08 08:55:00 UTC Reply

Pun Detected by scanners. Prepare for Giga Impact! (nm) by Desdendelle on 2016-04-08 13:09:00 UTC Reply

*Teleports out of the way* (nm) by eatpraylove on 2016-04-08 14:13:00 UTC Reply

Might as well keep Digging this hole deeper. (nm) by [EvilAI]UBEROverlord on 2016-04-10 09:51:00 UTC Reply

*eatpraylove is ready to help [EvilAI]!* (nm) by eatpraylove on 2016-04-10 14:21:00 UTC Reply

That pun was just gastly (nm) by Larfen J. Stocke, esq on 2016-04-03 04:03:00 UTC Reply

It was part of her nasty plot all along. (nm) by eatpraylove on 2016-04-03 19:12:00 UTC Reply

I'm giving you a mean look for that. (nm) by Iximaz on 2016-04-03 21:23:00 UTC Reply

And I'm giving YOU a glare! (nm) by Voyd on 2016-04-04 02:35:00 UTC Reply

Now that's just Rood. (nm) by eatpraylove on 2016-04-04 03:31:00 UTC Reply

Ain't this getting a little too Farfectch'd? (nm) by Desdendelle on 2016-04-04 07:16:00 UTC Reply

I would rather be sealed in a rock tomb for eternity (nm) by [EvilAI]UBEROverlord on 2016-04-04 19:45:00 UTC Reply

That sounds like a nightmare. (nm) by Iximaz on 2016-04-04 19:49:00 UTC Reply

One where no voice, no matter how hyper, could wake you up. (nm) by Hardric on 2016-04-04 19:52:00 UTC Reply

Eh, give 'im a good wake-up slap. (nm) by Voyd on 2016-04-05 01:22:00 UTC Reply

I thought you were supposed to use smelling salts. by eatpraylove on 2016-04-05 03:35:00 UTC Reply

(Can I use some of these? Some of these are amazing.)

Well, aren't you in for a rude Awakening... (nm) by Iximaz on 2016-04-05 03:43:00 UTC Reply

Careful you don't step into a Dark Void (nm) by [EvilAI]UBEROverlord on 2016-04-05 05:42:00 UTC Reply

If you do, act like a Knight of Solaire. by Scapegrace on 2016-04-05 10:31:00 UTC Reply

Praise the Morning Sun.

Your 'knight' is washed away by a mere Drizzle. (nm) by Hardric on 2016-04-05 10:40:00 UTC Reply

Well, there went my hopes for a sunny day... (nm) by Iximaz on 2016-04-05 13:21:00 UTC Reply

Hey, at least you don't live in a Desolate Land. by Desdendelle on 2016-04-05 15:22:00 UTC Reply

It's summer here already and I hate it.

It's even worse when you have Dry Skin. by eatpraylove on 2016-04-06 16:11:00 UTC Reply

But winter's Icy Winds don't exactly help my face, either. Sometimes I wish I had a Water Veil over my face to keep it moisturized no matter what the Forecast was.

Wrong thread. But please keep this air lock as a memory. (nm) by Hardric on 2016-04-06 18:01:00 UTC Reply

Why do I get the feeling I've been punished? (nm) by eatpraylove on 2016-04-07 03:00:00 UTC Reply

Guys, guys. You're getting a bit out of hand. by Fasoula on 2016-04-05 14:31:00 UTC Reply

Why don't we wrap up this confusion?

YOU DON'T HAVE ENOUGH BADGES TO TRAIN ME! (nm) by Iximaz on 2016-04-05 15:19:00 UTC Reply

I got nothing for this. Guess I'm going to slack off. (nm) by [EvilAI]UBEROverlord on 2016-04-05 16:46:00 UTC Reply

Stop tjis or I shall taunt you. (nm) by Hardric on 2016-04-05 19:26:00 UTC Reply

My bad. (nm) by Hardric on 2016-04-02 16:38:00 UTC Reply

It's Fairy type. by Hardric on 2016-04-02 15:45:00 UTC Reply

That's why she wiped the floor this easily with Voyd's Dark team. The mega evolution helped quite a little bit too.

On one hand... by Hardric on 2016-04-02 07:43:00 UTC Reply

I'm happy tat the Dark user is gone in te loser bracket, but on the oter hand, Zelda is pretty scaring (provided I survive my next match).

Congrats to Iximaz for winning this match, though.
So what I've learned is that you're the queen of yelling. by TheShyIon on 2016-04-02 05:27:00 UTC Reply

Dear stars, that was impressive. Zelda is a banshee. O_O
I'd like to see this in the context of the anime. by Larfen J. Stocke, esq on 2016-04-02 03:12:00 UTC Reply

In which they fight for a bit, and then Zelda just screams and everyone faints instantly.
Geez. by Fasoula on 2016-04-02 01:55:00 UTC Reply

Thanks for reminding me why Mega Gardevior is so terrifying.

*Shudders.*

So I'm on Pacific Time. by DCCCV on 2016-04-02 00:01:00 UTC Reply

What times are you free, [EvilAI]UBEROverlord?

Basically... by [EvilAI]UBEROverlord on 2016-04-02 00:27:00 UTC Reply

Evenings mostly. Largely between 6:00 and 12:00 Eastern Time or between 3:00 and 9:00 Pacific. I also will log into Showdown in the writing room when I am available. So you can check there. I use the same name.

AM, or PM? by DCCCV on 2016-04-02 06:02:00 UTC Reply

I have freinds with wacky sleep habits, so being specific helps.

How Does Saturday Night Sound by [EvilAI]UBEROverlord on 2016-04-02 06:55:00 UTC Reply

9:00 PM Eastern Time? Or there abouts.

That sounds great. (nm) by DCCCV on 2016-04-02 17:21:00 UTC Reply

I am under the name, Hunter of_darkness by DCCCV on 2016-04-03 01:55:00 UTC Reply

Should I change it? I made it up on the spot a few years back.

Not a problem by [EvilAI]UBEROverlord on 2016-04-03 04:18:00 UTC Reply

Sorry about my absence something came up

9 PM to 12 AM sometimes later (nm) by [EvilAI]UBEROverlord on 2016-04-02 06:52:00 UTC Reply

And here's what you're battling for: by Huinesoron on 2016-04-01 21:52:00 UTC Reply

The Sunflower Cups!

The Pewter Trophy will go to the first trainer to be eliminated from the contest, not the first one to lose.

I'm still angling for it to be me, though. ^_~

hS
Boarders! Lurkers! ...Weiss. (hey!) by Hardric on 2016-04-01 21:10:00 UTC Reply

Four score and seventeen minutes ago, I had a dream. TThe one of being the first (with Huinesoron), to kick off this tornament with a bang!

Come to Poke Showdown to see me (or Huinesoron), getting slaughtered for your greaatest pleasure!

And we're done! by Hardric on 2016-04-01 21:42:00 UTC Reply

Here's the match.
Victory! by Huinesoron on 2016-04-01 21:42:00 UTC Reply

... to Hardric!

(What? Not too late for an April Fool's, I hope?)

Should be the replay.

Told ya so. ^_~ Well done, Hardric.

hS

Congratulations to Hardric! by Iximaz on 2016-04-01 23:39:00 UTC Reply

hS, you've been moved down to the loser's bracket. There's still hope for you yet! :P

Battle here. by Hardric on 2016-04-01 21:14:00 UTC Reply

May Nuzlocke smile upon us.
Link, please? (nm) by eatpraylove on 2016-04-01 21:13:00 UTC Reply
Help help, how do people find us? by Huinesoron on 2016-04-01 21:13:00 UTC Reply

I have no idea how this thing works.

(Also, the slaughtering will be entirely against me. I lost to myself earlier, I'm so bad. ^_^)

hS

Well, you also beat yourself, so - wait, that came out wrong (nm by To The Scapemobile! on 2016-04-02 20:50:00 UTC Reply

eatpraylove email me so we can work out a time to do stuff (nm) by Mattman The Comet on 2016-04-01 19:28:00 UTC Reply
Woop woop no Fighting teams! (nm) by Voyd on 2016-04-01 18:40:00 UTC Reply
Good luck, peeps! by SkarmorySilver on 2016-04-01 17:49:00 UTC Reply

Looks like I'm up against either eatpraylove or Mattman, whomever wins. I'll probably start learning the ropes on Showdown after work today now that this thing is happening, and whomever's up against me next round can email me to set up a date and time.
I challenge you! by foofooman3 on 2016-04-01 17:33:00 UTC Reply

SeaTurtle, I hope you can hold your ground against me. I'm away for the weekend, but I'm not doing much next week. Just let me know what times are good for you.

You are challenged by Champion foofooman3! by SeaTurtle on 2016-04-01 21:18:00 UTC Reply

...oh dear me. Pewter trophy, here I come!

Feel free to trash my team any time after 18:00 EST any day next week.

Lunar Dusk, are you ready!? by Fasoula on 2016-04-01 16:48:00 UTC Reply

Because I'm not. :D

My schedule this weekend looks clear for now. Let me know when you're able to play. I'm Fasoula on Showdown too.

Best of luck!
Storme of Hauk, I challenge thee! by Desdendelle on 2016-04-01 13:34:00 UTC Reply

We need a when.

In which... by Desdendelle on 2016-04-02 15:04:00 UTC Reply

I got utterly wrecked.

Congratulations Storme Hawk! by eatpraylove on 2016-04-02 19:40:00 UTC Reply

That Gliscor of yours is scary!

Thanks by Storme Hawk on 2016-04-02 20:15:00 UTC Reply

I think it was more a case of I got lucky with the set up and the crit on Des' Gliscor and from then on there wasn't really much else that could take it out. Throw in some Rock or Steel types and it runs into trouble.

I accept this challenge by Storme Hawk on 2016-04-01 16:21:00 UTC Reply

We do. When's good for you? I'm quite flexible time-wise at the moment.

Also, just as a note my name on showdown is Ihavenoinsurance,

Hrm. by Desdendelle on 2016-04-01 16:58:00 UTC Reply

My name there is the same as here. As to time, hm. I'd prefer tomorrow — Anything from, say, 1500 hours to midnight my time (GMT+2) sound good?

Sounds good by Storme Hawk on 2016-04-01 18:34:00 UTC Reply

I'm on GMT, so that sounds good for me. Do you want to say somewhere around 3pm (GMT)?

That definitely works. (nm) by Desdendelle on 2016-04-01 20:02:00 UTC Reply

Currently in Writing by Storme Hawk on 2016-04-02 14:47:00 UTC Reply

All those who wish to come watch are welcome.

Okay... by Hardric on 2016-04-01 13:23:00 UTC Reply

Huinesoron, could I have your mail, please? It will be easier to plan our match that way. Your Showdown pseudo would be useful too.

(P.S.: Are you interested with playing a match for 1st of April? Graphisms are... special for the moment.)

See name, above. by Huinesoron on 2016-04-01 13:37:00 UTC Reply

I have a couple of questions while I'm here:

a) Is there any need for me to make a Showdown account? It looks like it works with names just entered on the fly, but I'm not sure about that.

b) (At work right now so can't check, but) I recall the option to set up a team in about 50 different formats or... something. Which one should I use and does it even matter?

c) By 'graphisms are special' are you saying Showdown is using funky graphics for today? Because that would be kind of cool. (Also, see here for discussion of me+next week.)

d) I'm sure there was a d), but I don't know what it was. :-/

hS

Answers! by Desdendelle on 2016-04-01 14:13:00 UTC Reply

a) I don't think you need an account.
b) You want to save your teams under "monotype", since this is the format the tourney's in.
c) The graphics today are horribad.
d) Have music?

Is there any chance... by Huinesoron on 2016-04-01 14:22:00 UTC Reply

... someone can post a picture of the graphics? I'm at work, so I can't check without getting tell't off, and I don't want to plan around getting it done tonight if they're genuinely hideous, rather than funny.

hS

Here: by Storme Hawk on 2016-04-01 16:14:00 UTC Reply

Eye. Brow. Yeah, that's pretty bad. (nm) by Huinesoron on 2016-04-01 16:28:00 UTC Reply
Warning: Accidentally huge picture (nm) by Storme Hawk on 2016-04-01 16:15:00 UTC Reply

Answer time. by Hardric on 2016-04-01 13:41:00 UTC Reply

a) I don't know if an account is needed, sorry. Although I think it's needed. (My account here is... Hardric.)
b) I created my teams in the Monotype format, so you should have to create yours here too. Indeed, you can only duel with a team from the same format.
c) They're indeed... Quite special. But if you want to profite from them, it's a today only opportunity.
I think d) was your surrender (or mine, don't know anymore.)