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Tangent128 from Virginia Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
#9151: Dec 18th 2012 at 6:49:26 AM

Um... not to be a buzzkill or anything but... Shadow Pokemon are kinda grave business; I'd kinda prefer an Orre arc not turn into We All Get Our Pokemon Shadowed, please.

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Eskay64 Since: Nov, 2010
#9152: Dec 18th 2012 at 6:55:05 AM

I agree completely; I don't like that people are doing it "because they can". I'm doing it because I have a character specifically joining Cipher for the purpose of getting revenge at Diane. It would provide meaningful character development, something I haven't done enough of in the 8 months I've been here. Not only would a "bandwagon" diminish the meaning of the development, but the concept itself isn't one that should taken "because it would be fun".

edited 18th Dec '12 7:19:38 AM by Eskay64

DarkerShining (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#9153: Dec 18th 2012 at 7:26:22 AM

Um... Something just occured to me: Where would Cipher get any Snag machines from, since Team Snagem in XD are implied to 1) not be able to create more, which is why they tried to steal Michael's snag machine (which according to in-game notes was designed to only work on Shadow Pokemon), and 2) no longer are working with Cipher.

memyselfandI2 Dunsparce Cloud from The Biosphere Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Hooked on a feeling
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#9154: Dec 18th 2012 at 7:29:35 AM

-blinks- Really? Huh.

I would assume that, considering the continued existence of snag technology in the Pokeverse, Cipher (or Team Snagem) has found a way to continue production. It's a minor plothole if we work solely on canon info, but nothing that can't be patched.

Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.
DarkerShining (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#9155: Dec 18th 2012 at 7:50:23 AM

I see.

Anyways, I won't have DS or Lillith have any of the Pokemon on their teams become shadow Pokemon as that is not necessary for their Character Development, however, I might have DS and Lillith obtain at least one new Pokemon each that already is a shadow Pokemon, which would be a nice follow up to a sub-plot I have planned for the Unova 2 arc, assuming Orre takes place after that.

crowlover from a Jolly Caucus Race Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
#9156: Dec 18th 2012 at 8:03:53 AM

And thnking about it, Crow and his team pretty much got all the Development they would get from one of the team being turned into a Shaodw mon from what happened with Jay, and would probably abandon the plans soon as the danger was present.

"Don't worry, murder is a sign of affection." - An amalgamation of Dunsparce
Umbramatic Meet The New Boss from WAAPT usually, sometimes WHABP or maybe PEFE Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: Gay for Big Boss
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#9157: Dec 18th 2012 at 8:46:33 AM

Eskay: Um...

To be blunt, I kinda don't like your attitude there... it's basically, "oh, no one else should do this, except me, because I need the 'character development' more." If you were really opposed to it, you'd do the character development without the shadowing.

As for me, I'm not sure if I'm gonna Shadow one of my mons, due to what Tangent said, but if I do I know exactly who.

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Eskay64 Since: Nov, 2010
#9158: Dec 18th 2012 at 9:04:29 AM

...I suppose I could have made that sound a bit less selfish...

I guess my point was, if you're definitely set on such an idea, you need a reason other than "because I can'" or "because others are doing it". And other people do have legitimate reasons, it's not just me. I'm just giving a word of caution.

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#9159: Dec 18th 2012 at 9:06:48 AM

Better. :3

-pets-

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Tangent128 from Virginia Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
#9160: Dec 18th 2012 at 9:08:25 AM

I know Every had long-standing plans, linked to another player, I'm not criticizing him.

That said, purifying existing Shadow Pokemon is preferable plot-wise to me.

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DarkerShining (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#9161: Dec 18th 2012 at 9:16:23 AM

And don't forget there are other things in Orre besides Cipher and Shadow Pokemon, which I mentioned before when I brought up the reason why Lillith hates Cipher.

crowlover from a Jolly Caucus Race Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
#9162: Dec 18th 2012 at 9:23:38 AM

And now I'm wondering if anyone's going to try challenging Mt. Battle

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Umbramatic Meet The New Boss from WAAPT usually, sometimes WHABP or maybe PEFE Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: Gay for Big Boss
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#9163: Dec 18th 2012 at 1:09:45 PM

Um, a question about starting RtAU on the 21st... Would that be starting the prologue, or actual attacks? I need to know how much of my prologue is gonna have to be flashbacks. Plus, I have a spaghettied post I'm sitting on, and wondering if I need to post it pre-end-of-break.

edited 18th Dec '12 1:12:24 PM by Umbramatic

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BadWolf21 Since: May, 2010
#9164: Dec 18th 2012 at 1:14:19 PM

I would assume it means prologues.

Eskay64 Since: Nov, 2010
#9165: Dec 18th 2012 at 1:20:27 PM

I'm not really sure, considering my prologue actually starts when the attacks start. I've kind of already gotten everything else I need done.

Tangent128 from Virginia Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
#9166: Dec 18th 2012 at 1:29:12 PM

I'm trying to write my remaining prologue posts now; my Tiamet post earlier was one already done.

But if everyone else starts prologuing Friday... no foul, the last thing I'm in is a rush. I can wait while they do so.

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crowlover from a Jolly Caucus Race Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
#9167: Dec 18th 2012 at 1:30:29 PM

Well, whatever we choose, I'm going to have to post part of AU!Gogie's prologue on the 20th because I've already set up a post about him beforehand and it might be kind of weird to write it in a flashback on New Years Eve.

"Don't worry, murder is a sign of affection." - An amalgamation of Dunsparce
Sixthhokage1 Since: Feb, 2013
#9168: Dec 18th 2012 at 1:33:21 PM

I have jack shit for RtAU still ._.

Umbramatic Meet The New Boss from WAAPT usually, sometimes WHABP or maybe PEFE Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: Gay for Big Boss
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#9169: Dec 19th 2012 at 5:28:32 AM

Sixth, I have an idea. PM me. >:3

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Trip Since: Mar, 2012
#9170: Dec 19th 2012 at 2:06:15 PM

Shadow Pokemon

I actually (no bullshit) had this idea for a few days before the idea was brought up.

Lily: <No, not me! Take him!>

Scrapper: <I'm sorry, but what?!>

Sorry Lily, but what else am I gonna do? Ya needs teh character development, and so does Trip.

"Aww, dammit, but character dev-"

TRIP! BITCHES! DON'T! MUMBLE! -smack-

"Ow D:"

So thats where it stands.

Eskay64 Since: Nov, 2010
#9171: Dec 20th 2012 at 4:18:09 AM

All right, at the rate I'm going, there's literally no possible way I can finish all the VS sprites before Christmas. So this is where I give you all a choice. Those of you who specifically want their sprites by Christmas, tell me and I'll work on them as soon as possible. The rest, I'll give as soon as I finish, Christmas or not. Obviously, the ones I have finished will be given on the day. But the rest depend on what each person wants.

Here's the list again, for those who need to know:

  • Tagg
  • Pentigan
  • DS
  • Wolf
  • Umbra
  • Every*
  • Mezzo*
  • Tracer
  • Silent
  • Slouch*
  • Gamer
  • Meddler
  • Rex
  • Tangent
  • Crewe
  • Psyche
  • Alyssa
  • Amber
  • Jeff
  • Casval
  • Crow
  • Straw
  • Trip
  • Vrang
  • Origa
  • Des
  • Sakura
  • Daisy
  • Star
  • Onion
  • Carol
  • ???

Key: [Not sketched yet] | [Sketched, not sprited yet] | [Complete]

strawberryflavored Since: Sep, 2010
#9172: Dec 20th 2012 at 4:21:52 AM

I'd like Straw's to be done by Christmas, if you can.

Sixthhokage1 Since: Feb, 2013
#9173: Dec 20th 2012 at 5:20:23 AM

like i said, don't worry about jeff's

crowlover from a Jolly Caucus Race Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
#9174: Dec 20th 2012 at 5:29:30 AM

A note that I've added a link to my absence-related D!Post in my sig, should you need it for whatever reason.

And now, back to the Spite Sprite Discussion...

"Don't worry, murder is a sign of affection." - An amalgamation of Dunsparce
BittersweetNSour I'm The Bit (It's Me) from the one place uncorrupted by capitalism (space) (Wise, aged troper) Relationship Status: One True Dodecahedron
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#9175: Dec 20th 2012 at 6:59:08 AM

Hey, all...

As you may or may not have heard, I've been sick the last few days. I'm feeling better now, but... I had a lot of time to think by myself...

I'm starting to feel really detached from this. I'm starting to lose interest.

Now, before Pentigan starts blaming himself for this, writer's block isn't your fault. It was bad luck for both of us.

I'll try to stick around, since I do have Jessica available... but please don't be too upset it I fade out completely.


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