Is it weird that I like the silver cup best? I may just end up shooting for second place.

And then whoever wins their trophy can put the picture on their Wiki profiles. :D

*sends lembas* Thank you so much!

The tournament as a story kind of constructs itself, with its own characters (contestants), rising action (the start of the tournament all the way to the semi-finals) and conclusion (the championship battle). It has plenty of exciting drama all on its own. All we have to do is give it a narrative, and we could do that in quite a few different ways.

Here I agree with Iximaz, though. We should wait to see how the tournament proceeds before deciding how to do that and who will be writing it. Personally, though, I would like to see the participants write (short) introductions for themselves as trainers and their teams. Them being Boarders preferably, since a few of us don't have Permission.

How about we wait and see the outcome first before deciding?

Although exactly when that is is a bit iffy, willing to take people on with either my tourney team or my normal OU team if people want a challenge.

I'm usually online between 10am and 10pm. I have ludicrous amounts of free time.

Swapping Mamoswine out for Rotom-W, if that is OK.

Can I swap Smeargle with a different Pokémon?

The new guy is Woundwort the Diggersby.

1/ You say 'seven Pokemon' - I'm assuming that means everything about them has to stay the same across the tournament? In fact, how 'everything' is that? Moves, I'm guessing - stats? What about held items?

2/ This may not be an issue with the way the thing works, but... trainer items? How do they work - or do they work? Because I'm assuming fights devolving into 'who has the most revives' is not how this usually goes. ;)

3/ ... another question? Nope, don't got one.

hS

Caster the Ninetails.
Grumps the Venasaur.
E.B.W.S. the Hitmontop.
Gojira the Aggron.
Happy the Togekiss.
Derpy the Metagross.

Substitute: Burp the Snorlax.

Remember my Smeargle, Rye? Yeah, artists and their moods, amirite?

(speaking from experience)

Anyway, I had to tweak him a bit. His basic strategy is the same, though, just without the sheer insanity of Moody.

Such a shame, Moody sounds like it'd be fun to play with, and Smeargle's my favorite Normal-type. I never did find a Normal-type Friend Safari...

*lassos Pokèmon* Props for getting an accented e to show up, but no props for using a grave accent instead of an acute accent, like so:

Pokémon Silver was one of the first video games I ever got, which is why I love the fandom so much.

I know, sucks. I can't either, but, that's the way of things. We can, however, watch the matches either after they come out, or (potentially) live. More then that, however, is impossible without having access to Showdown.

Which is what we're using.

Try this on for size.

Tamamo - Delphox
Sadako - Gengar
Yukiko - Froslass
Daisuke - Umbreon
Kuchiko - Mawile
Tsukimi - Jellicent

Kodama - Trevenant (Alt)

"Team Youkai" is a bit of a misnomer - Sadako's namesake is technically an onryo, and Umbreon's connections to Japanese mythology in general is pretty vague. But they're both based on real Pokemon I've trained to lvl 60+, so they have special places in my heart, and they do fit the spooky theme I wanted.

Because that heavily affects what team I use.

FOR SCIENCE!!!!!

Professor Von BOOM! (Camerupt)
Doktor Hugglesworth (Eelektross)
Doktor Fabulous (Virizon)
Doktor Grabbyhands (Ambipom)
Doktor Condom (Qwilfish)
Doktor Stabby (Doublade)

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For people not in the know, I tend to play in Showdown's RarelyUsed tier. It means I get to use a lot of my favourites, including Eelektross who is best poglemens, and that also means I tend not to win much, because a lot of my faves are, er... well, there's no polite way of putting this... rubbish.

Literally, in the case of Garbodor, but there wasn't room for him. =]

1) Lucario
2) Charizard
3) Gyarados
4) Snorlax
5) Krookodile
6) Haxorus
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7) Gallade

Okay, considering I'm a noob who is doing a TON of research as to how to make this team work in at least some way, here's what I'll be bringing:
- Golurk
- Sableye
-Kingdra
- Magnezone
- Chandelure
- Snorlax

Sub: - Shedinja

It's completely new for this tournament.

Tyranitar
Scizor
Mamoswine
Gliscor
Excadrill
Heatran

And with a reserve in Alakazam.

Now all I've got to do is make this team in Showdown.

Also to note on Showdown I'm Ihavenoinsurance

I'm gonna go with the team that's served me the best through the years:

Flygon
Cincinno
Vaporeon
Weavile
Vivillon
Whimsicott

And my reserve shall be Absol.

Per [EvilAI]UBEROverlord's suggestion, one substitute Pokémon that may be switched between battles is allowed.

I'm naming Leafeon as mine.

Rye (Smeargle)
Steve (Feraligatr)
Nanoha (Clefable)
Kthanid (Malamar)
Glaurung (Charizard)

The last slot... depends on whether or not legendaries are permitted.
If yes, Ribbon (Deoxys-D).
If not, King Bull (Staraptor)

I'm thinking it might be a good idea to have registration be through email or a similar, non-visible means. Seeing everyone post their teams like this... It might sway the choices of those who post after to make a different comp based on what they've seen others will have. Not that I don't trust everyone, it's just that knowledge is power in things like this. Even the smallest advantage can make a difference.

I was stuck in Generation II until HG/SS came out then I forced myself to get a DS and jumped in at Gen IV then V.

In order to minimize the amount of rules we have to make, why don't we take advantage of the rules already in place. By that I mean the two tiers of Ubers and OU, maybe having a tournament in each if people want it, or if only one tournament is to be had then vote and whichever comes out on top happens.

I have one OU team ready for action and a couple more ideas floating around, so assume I'm in, I could even make an Uber team if need be.

I think everyone should use the same team through to the end. Otherwise it would be like having once team compete to see who goes to the Olympics and then send another team in their stead, you know? At least, that's my opinion. Stick with your guns.

Anyone else want to weigh in?

I think it would be beneficial if we held a few practice rounds prior to the tournament, just to get those who aren't as familiar with the modern mechanics up to speed. I would also suggest to these people to play a few Random OU battles on Showdown and maybe read up on Bulbapedia, that's how I learned to play semi-competitively. This way we can all be on more even ground when the tournament begins.

1) Insofar as this post this has been pretty unanimous, so certainly.

2) I'm all for Legendaries, but like I said earlier, Ubers and Legendary Megas can be a bit unfair.

3) Definitely for Megas, but again, I'd prefer we avoid any Uber Megas like Mega Gengar or Kangaskhan.

4) Definitely record them. Maybe also share links to ongoing battles in a thread and/or on the IRC so they can be watched in real time?

5) I don't think Showdown supports rotation battles yet, I'd be for Doubles or Singles, though preferably just singles this time so things don't get too complicated.

6) I'd definitely like a judge if we can get one. That way we can arrange matches to the best dramatic effect. Any volunteers?
6b) Speaking of dramatic effect, anyone think battles should be compiled into a story, kind of like the Australian Indoors-Rules Quiddich League? We could have the winners/losers of each match write them, or even get the judge to write them all, tournament announcer-style.

7)Yes, I definitely like this idea. Maybe with a new tournament gimmick each year?

And a few questions of my own.

8) How are we going to arrange this? Considering the diverse time zones we deal with here, I don't know if it's practical to hold the entire tournament in one go. Maybe carry the whole tournament over the course of a week with a certain amount of battles taking place every day?

9) How about rules regarding movesets and Abilities? Baton Pass chains and Moody come to mind, specifically.

10) Will there be a bracket for the losers of each match so they can still participate even if they're out of the running for the Cup/Belt/Shiny Thing?

11) We need a name for the Shiny-Cup-Belt that the champion will receive.

1) Showdown is I think required. I personally do not have anything past the first half of Gen. 5, and my network is not well suited to using the DS for online play.

2) I think 1 Legendary per team is perfectly acceptable, regardless of its overall strength, except maybe Mega Evolutions. In G/S/C I was able to beat a level 100 Mewtwo with a non-legendary. It was a pain in the rear, but it can be done.

3) I would be inclined to disallow Mega Evolutions, but that is just because I have not played X/Y so I am not particularly familiar with the mechanic.

4) Recording, makes no difference to me

5) I would vote for Single or Double

6) For the first time doing this, I think Random Brackets works best

7) If it goes well, you can use the results of this initial tourney to seed the net one.

1) Yes, please.

2) Unfortunately, even if you do allow legends, my absolute favorite Pokémon probably qualifies as one of the ridiculous ones. Thus, I'm fine either way.

3) Yes please!

4) Maybe? I don't know how that works.

5) Singles or doubles is good to me!

6) I'm fine either way.