Does Pokémon have any logic in whatsoever? Because I’ve got a fic in progress but, as I’m trying to go for a thought-out story, I’m thinking about all the wacky things that tend to happen in it. Let’s ignore the whole romantic tension between ten-year-old and the fact that said ten-year-olds can defeat a crime syndicate time and time again and that no-one ever ages (does anyone age in any cartoon/anime? (Pokémon’s anime, right?)).
Pokéballs: is there a logical explanation for the fact that metal, which seems to have a lot of electronics inside, can expand from the size of my big toe to the size of my palm? Is there an explanation for the fact that Pokémon, random creatures with at least 493 species, can all be shot at with a… laser(?) and turned into a laser and sucked into a Pokéball (which then is compressed back to toe-size)? Is there a logical explanation for how they come out (in a weird flash of white light)? Hell, is there an explanation for how they can sometimes come out on their own? They can’t be in stasis of any sort, because they generally seem to know what’s going on (also, they’d be angry if all they ever saw was battle after battle). Also, they seem to heal between battles even if they haven’t been sprayed with Salvon or whatever’s in that bottle they sometimes use. And if they’re not in stasis, then can they starve to death if they’re not let out for a long time?
Pokémon Evolution: How the hell do they evolve so constantly? And why do they glow when it happens? They only seem to need to beat up a few other Pokémon to evolve (or have a catalyst in the form of a magic rock, of which an explanation would also be useful). At least Digimon had an explanation: they were all pieces of data, so they could happily switch back and forth between all sorts of evolutionary stages. Also, the Digidestineds’ Digivices (Digithis, Digithat) seemed to act as a trigger. But Pokémon has no explanation. And what’s up with Eevee? It can evolve into one of five things???
Pokémon Attacks: Some can be explained. Psychic attacks simply require brainpower, fire attacks obviously come from a fuel source within the Pokémon et cetera. But were does the water in Water Gun come from? How do they form explosive(?) bubbles with Bubble Beam? Where do all these razor-sharp (and as strong as steel) leaves and infinitely long vines come from with Grass-types and their Razor Leaf and Vine Whip attacks?
This wasn’t meant to be as long as it was, but I spotted more and more weird things as I went. Any help would be very appreciated. Also, if you can explain any more weird things that I’ve missed, that would be just as good. Even if you can’t explain them, point out the weird stuff so I know what to deweirdify.
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The Science of Pokémon by
on 2009-02-20 12:15:00 UTC
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1st person fic question. by
on 2009-02-20 11:38:00 UTC
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Just a quick one here: Is it absolutely essential for a crash dummy to be used when dealing with a 1st person badfic? I'm not entirely sure and it was pointed out to me by somebody that it tends to be the done thing. So if the crash dummy is all you can use or if there's another way of getting around the problem... well, help would be appreciated in this matter, thank you.
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Have a bottle of Anti-Lustin! (nm) by
on 2009-02-20 10:44:00 UTC
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No, it was definitely an i by
on 2009-02-20 08:46:00 UTC
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I could see the whole thing of it. If it was the last leg of the M, I would have been more likely to confuse it with an l.
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Have some Fire! by
on 2009-02-20 08:02:00 UTC
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It's a solution for everything.
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Re: Aaaaah. by
on 2009-02-20 07:42:00 UTC
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*takes hand and upsie daisy*
All of the above. ^^;
P.S - *happy quack*
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I've sent it to you both. (nm) by
on 2009-02-20 06:44:00 UTC
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OT: In need of beta for fanfiction. by
on 2009-02-20 06:40:00 UTC
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I just finished the latest chapter of a fanfic I'm in the middle of. It's called Voyage of the Cat's Eye and it's a Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles AU (with a bunch of other CLAMP crossovers). It's set in a pirate 'verse and it's romantic/comedy/adventure.
Basically, my problem is this. Cassie normally betas for me, and quite energetically. She's already done most of the chapter, but I went back and edited quite a lot so I need her back. However, at the moment I'm unable to get in touch with her so I need a new beta! It's basically just spelling and grammar issues, along with any thoughts on pacing and the like. I know not many of you know the fandom in question, but that's okay because it's an AU and I'm pretty comfortable with my characterisation. I just need someone to spell and grammar check for me.
Any volunteers?
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Aaaaah. by
on 2009-02-20 06:04:00 UTC
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Here, let me help you. *offers hand* Holes are not a fun place to be.
You don't have to actually write stories to be part of this community, of course, but if you want to, I'm sure you could find some form of badfic that you could mock. What is it about them that upsets your stomach? Bad spelling and grammar? OOC-ness? Plotholes big enough to sink the Titanic?
PS - welcome! *quacks*
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Re: Ah, an Alliance player by
on 2009-02-20 05:03:00 UTC
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Hey, I said "something tall and blue." That describes trolls as well, don't it?
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and the aftermath: Genderbending Interlude by
on 2009-02-20 04:32:00 UTC
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http://agenttrojie.livejournal.com/68673.html
In which there is SLASH.
Well, what did you EXPECT us to do? *innocent face*
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additional additional PLUG: PART FIVE by
on 2009-02-20 03:57:00 UTC
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http://agenttrojie.livejournal.com/68383.html#cutid1
Last part. Worst part. Involves Aslan. You have been warned.
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Another possibility: by
on 2009-02-20 03:39:00 UTC
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What you thought was "i" may have been the end of "M".
Since I don't know what it looked like exactly, I couldn't say for sure.
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I feel it was pretty succesful, yes (nm) by
on 2009-02-20 02:51:00 UTC
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I'd feel bad but I thought it went well. (nm) by
on 2009-02-20 02:51:00 UTC
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Ah, an Alliance player by
on 2009-02-20 02:48:00 UTC
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Welcome, when you come to your senses and play Hoard side I would love to quest with you. I play on the Dunemaul server.
I play a healadin named Platus. Wanted to name him Plato but it was not allowed.
Leto
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Re: Whoa, slow down, mate. by
on 2009-02-20 02:42:00 UTC
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I have in fact read the OS.
*now attempts to dig herself out of this lovely hole*
What I was trying to say was that upon reflection, i'd be bad at writing PPC stories since I can't stomach badfics.
I was babbling about writing something separate from the PPC.
However, I still plan on following the PPC with a hikkikomori fanaticism.
Apologetically,
MsDuck
P.S - Thanks for the duck! :D
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I don't see why you'd need our permission to ask. by
on 2009-02-20 02:40:00 UTC
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After all, that'd be a bit convoulted, heh.
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Re: herro! by
on 2009-02-20 02:36:00 UTC
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Oh sorry, I think I dropped it somewhere.
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additional PLUG: PART FOUR by
on 2009-02-20 01:57:00 UTC
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http://agenttrojie.livejournal.com/68187.html#cutid1
[warnings: genderbending, incest, lack of any kind of explanation]
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Hello there! by
on 2009-02-20 01:46:00 UTC
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Have an egg whisk! It's shiny, gold-plated, and whisks not only eggs but author wraiths and spambots, too! Use it for good and not evil.
Welcome!
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pretty! (nm) by
on 2009-02-20 01:18:00 UTC
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*obligingly sets fire to the badfic* Oo, watch it BURN. (nm) by
on 2009-02-20 01:16:00 UTC
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well, we tried to keep all the graphic bits out by
on 2009-02-20 01:07:00 UTC
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but believe me, there were some.
And yeah, the plot ... needed work. Or, to put it another way, needed to be burnt at the stake.
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That wa BAD. Not graphic-bad, but 'plot'-bad. *wince* (nm) by
on 2009-02-20 01:05:00 UTC
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