Gitp Pokemon B/W Pokemon Online Gym Leader Challenge!

[Pagz]

Update: questions answered here (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=10619247&postcount=54)

Well! It's been three long years (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69415), but I cannot think of a better time to revive the Gitp Gym Leader challenge! Yes, so last time did not work so well, but now with renewed interest with the release of Black and White, I'm sure we can get it off the ground (this time!).

Like the games, prospective gym leaders must choose a type, however unlike the games, gym leaders much choose a dual type pokemon (eg. Swampert) and can build a team from those two types (for example, a Ground/Water team could be Swampert, Hippowodon, Gyarados, etc). A dual type team must have the pokemon that its derived from in it.

Unlike last time, due to the difficulty of everyone getting teams together, while we will have as many gyms as we want, you will only ever need to have four badges to take the mantle of champion (one that others can challenge you for once they too have six badges). This is also so, assuming we have more the four gym leaders, gym leaders themselves can participate in the challenge, as they won't need their own badge to be eligible for champion. Depending on interest, this may change.

So to reserve your position of gym leader, post your name and type you would like to reserve here. I understand that its early days and most people have not finished the game yet, so there is no rush for this to come to completion, just something for everyone to think about!

This league will be run using Pokemon Online.

The following pokemon are banned from the GITP Gym Leader Challange:Arceus
Darkrai
Deoxys-A
Deoxys-N
Dialga
Giratina
Giratina-O
Groudon
Ho-Oh
Kyogre
Lugia
Manaphy
Mewtwo
Palkia
Rayquaza
Reshiram
Shaymin-S
Zekrom
Keldeo
Meloetta
Genesect

The following abilities are banned from the GITP Gym Leader Challange:
Moody
Drizzle
Note: Teams earn badges, not players. So if you change teams and already have badges, then you have to start again. Gym leaders can change their team whenever they want, however.

Discuss! This isn't perfect. Ideas and criticisms are welcome. Gym leaders reserving types wouldn't go astray either :smallwink:.

Currently reserved Gyms:

Goldfly: Bug/Flying
Herpestidae: Fighting/Dark
boj0 (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/member.php?u=25210): Bug/Steel


Active Gyms open for challengers!


dragonsamurai77 (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/member.php?u=53042): Dragon/Psychic
Opening times: 2:30pm to 5:00pm EST Monday to Friday.
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Wabbajack (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/member.php?u=24348): Grass/Normal
Opening times: 3:00pm to 1:00am GMT Everyday.
vikingofdoom (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/member.php?u=56713): Dark/Steel
Opening times: 1:00am to 3:00am GMT Everyday
http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff512/vikingofdoom/Shadowbadge-1.png
FantasyFoxMan (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/member.php?u=52248): Fire/Ground
Opening times: 12pm to 3am EST Monday to Wednesday.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj105/SkieTheKitsune/cinderbadge.png
Moonshadow (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/member.php?u=38502): Electric/Water
Opening times: Bookings only.
The-Mage-King (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/member.php?u=47888): Rock/Ground
Opening times: 1am to 4am GMT Everyday.
Terry576 (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/member.php?u=41225): Dragon/Ground
Cyborg Mage (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/member.php?u=52631): Fire/Ghost
Opening times: 3pm to 7pm GMT Monday to Friday, some Saturdays
Kira_the_5th (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/member.php?u=42731): Dark/Dragon
Opening times: 1am to 3am GMT Tuesday to Wednesday

[MoelVermillion]

I think you should consider running this league off a simulator program like Shoddy Battle (http://shoddybattle.com/) or Pokemon Online (http://www.pokemon-online.eu/) (I personally prefer Pokemon Online) instead of B/W cartridges with WiFi. Allow me to present my case:


On a simulator program you generate your Pokemon artificially with the IVs/Nature/Moves/Ability/EVs that you want (all though it only allows things its actually possible for that Pokemon to get) instead of you having to spend hours breeding for this. This means that the competition will be won by the best strategist/team builder and not by the person who has the most free time to breed.
The program will not rely on DS WiFi meaning that anyone who has trouble connecting getting their DS to work with their WiFi can compete and anyone who has wire cable based networking in their house and not WiFi can compete.
The program uses a lobby system with a chat function meaning you don't have to find an opponent, organize a time with them, find their friend code, wait till the time and then finally try connecting and hope they remembered, instead you just have to enter the lobby and right click the user name of anyone who is online and challenge them to a fight.
Rules are easier to enforce, there is a rules check box at the start of each match.
The program allows you to save battle logs making it easier to prove the results of a contested match.


A word of warning though our last attempt at this fell through (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173953) pretty hard. From what I remember it seems that basically everyone interested in it applied to be a gym leader and then there was no one left to challenge us, after that the main organizer disappeared and the whole thing fell through.

[The-Mage-King]

You want a Leader? I'll do it.

Types: Rock and Ground. Every one of my 'mon will be one of those types.

No exceptions. Hell, a few will be both those types.

[Pagz]

I think you should consider running this league off a simulator program like Shoddy Battle (http://shoddybattle.com/) or Pokemon Online (http://www.pokemon-online.eu/) (I personally prefer Pokemon Online) instead of B/W cartridges with WiFi. Allow me to present my case:


On a simulator program you generate your Pokemon artificially with the IVs/Nature/Moves/Ability/EVs that you want (all though it only allows things its actually possible for that Pokemon to get) instead of you having to spend hours breeding for this. This means that the competition will be won by the best strategist/team builder and not by the person who has the most free time to breed.
The program will not rely on DS WiFi meaning that anyone who has trouble connecting getting their DS to work with their WiFi can compete and anyone who has wire cable based networking in their house and not WiFi can compete.
The program uses a lobby system with a chat function meaning you don't have to find an opponent, organize a time with them, find their friend code, wait till the time and then finally try connecting and hope they remembered, instead you just have to enter the lobby and right click the user name of anyone who is online and challenge them to a fight.
Rules are easier to enforce, there is a rules check box at the start of each match.
The program allows you to save battle logs making it easier to prove the results of a contested match.


A word of warning though our last attempt at this fell through (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173953) pretty hard. From what I remember it seems that basically everyone interested in it applied to be a gym leader and then there was no one left to challenge us, after that the main organizer disappeared and the whole thing fell through.These points are true, if the majority would rather play this over Pokemon Online, I have no troubles changing the rules for this. The only issue is we cant have house-rules (which really isn't that much of an issue).

Also for the second point, is why I'm saying to finish the league you only have to beat a fraction of gym leaders instead of the whole lot (although that's always encouraged), this is so gym leaders can also join in with their non-gym teams.

I'll also try to be as active as I need to be:smallwink:.



You want a Leader? I'll do it.

Types: Rock and Ground. Every one of my 'mon will be one of those types.

No exceptions. Hell, a few will be both those types.Indeed at least one of them needs to be Rock/Ground :smalltongue:, I look forward to how this team pans out!

[The-Mage-King]

Indeed at least one of them needs to be Rock/Ground :smalltongue:, I look forward to how this team pans out!

I'll give you a hint...

"Oh carp, the shark's eating my faaaaaaaaacccccccceeeeee!" Is what I'll aim for.

[dragonsamurai77]

I'll apply for Dragon/Psychic, but only if this is on Pokemon Online.

Since it's obvious what Pokemon I'm basing my team on, I think you should note that Soul Dew is banned (which I'm sure it is).

[AtlanteanTroll]

It is over WiFi... I would actually like this to be done w/o a simulator.

[dragonsamurai77]

These points are true, if the majority would rather play this over Pokemon Online, I have no troubles changing the rules for this. The only issue is we cant have house-rules (which really isn't that much of an issue).

Also for the second point, is why I'm saying to finish the league you only have to beat a fraction of gym leaders instead of the whole lot (although that's always encouraged), this is so gym leaders can also join in with their non-gym teams.

I'll also try to be as active as I need to be:smallwink:.


Indeed at least one of them needs to be Rock/Ground :smalltongue:, I look forward to how this team pans out!

Emphasis mine. It would really be a lot easier.

[AtlanteanTroll]

Emphasis mine. It would really be a lot easier.

This is true, but it also means it's easier.

[Pagz]

This is true, but it also means it's easier.Easier is better, yeah, we'll do this over simulator. That way we can get this up and exciting as soon as possible :smallbiggrin:.

[AtlanteanTroll]

Damn you The Mage King and your applyin gfor a Ground Type gym.

EDIT: Why is Drizzle banned if Draught isn't?

[The-Mage-King]

Damn you The Mage King and your applyin gfor a Ground Type gym.

EDIT: Why is Drizzle banned if Draught isn't?

Gyahahahaha!


For simulators, I'd suggest Pokemon Online (http://www.pokemon-online.eu/).

[AtlanteanTroll]

For simulators, I'd suggest Pokemon Online (http://www.pokemon-online.eu/).

Seconded. Shoddy's dead and it's replacement... Well, it aint too great (no Gen V Pokemon last I checked).

[vikingofdoom]

I'll join, both as a Leader and a challenger (if enough people apply for leaders), using Dark/Steel as my gym type. I'm fine with Pokemon Online or cartridge.

[AtlanteanTroll]

Why are poeple requesting XXX/YYY type gyms? Are we going to let that happen?

Anyway... I'd challenge The Mage King for the Ground Type Gym, but that's be a pain.

[dragonsamurai77]

Why are poeple requesting XXX/YYY type gyms? Are we going to let that happen?

Anyway... I'd challenge The Mage King for the Ground Type Gym, but that's be a pain.

Yes. Gym Leaders are supposed to reserve types.
On that note, my team's done. I'll take challenges on Pokemon Online, let me know so I can get on. My name will be Leader Zenos.

[AtlanteanTroll]

Not 2 types though, that's not uniform to the games, which we are trying to emaluate, no?

Also, maybe we should get our own server? (can we do that?) And who approved of you being a Gym Leader?

[The-Mage-King]

Like the games, prospective gym leaders must choose a type, however unlike the games, gym leaders much choose a dual type pokemon (eg. Swampert) and can build a team from those two types (for example, a Ground/Water team could be Swampert, Hippowodon, Gyarados, etc). A dual type team must have the pokemon that its derived from in it.

Gee. I wonder why we're choosing types?

[AtlanteanTroll]

Gee. I wonder why we're choosing types?

(I totally saw that :smalltongue:)

There are 2 Psychic/Dragons. Both of which are Ubers. That's not totally broken, considering most every other Uber is banned.

[dragonsamurai77]

(I totally saw that :smalltongue:)

There are 2 Psychic/Dragons. Both of which are Ubers. That's not totally broken, considering most every other Uber is banned.

Lati@s are not Uber in Generation V. Well, more to the point, they have not yet been found to be, nor are they on the list (first post) of Ubers that we are using. Unless Pagz says otherwise, my team stays as-is.

[AtlanteanTroll]

Lati@s are not Uber in Generation V. Well, more to the point, they have not yet been found to be, nor are they on the list (first post) of Ubers that we are using. Unless Pagz says otherwise, my team stays as-is.
When did Pagz approve you?

[dragonsamurai77]

When did Pagz approve you?

Where in the first post does it specifically say you need approval? I'm pretty sure we as a community are capable of managing this.

[AtlanteanTroll]

Where in the first post does it specifically say you need approval? I'm pretty sure we as a community are capable of managing this.

... Because everyone could be a Gym Leader and that's ridiculous, if you're bad (don't know if you are or not) you should'nt be a Leader.

EDIT: Having as many Gyms ars we want... Doesn't mean infinite Gyms. Or so I assumed.

[dragonsamurai77]

... Because everyone could be a Gym Leader and that's ridiculous, if you're bad (don't know if you are or not) you should'nt be a Leader.

EDIT: Having as many Gyms ars we want... Doesn't mean infinite Gyms. Or so I assumed.

Feel like putting your money where your mouth is? Battle me, and I'll show you why I'm capable of being a Gym Leader. If not, you have no right to question me.

[AtlanteanTroll]

Feel like putting your money where your mouth is? Battle me, and I'll show you why I'm capable of being a Gym Leader. If not, you have no right to question me.

Let me put a Team together and we can dance.

Note, I never said if you were bad or not, just that there should be some apporval system of a sort.

[dragonsamurai77]

Let me put a Team together and we can dance.

Note, I never said if you were bad or not, just that there should be some apporval system of a sort.

Just let me know when you're ready. By the way, I'm going to make a "throwaway" team for this battle as well, to avoid spoilers.

[AtlanteanTroll]

Just let me know when you're ready. By the way, I'm going to make a "throwaway" team for this battle as well, to avoid spoilers.

So you wont be using your Gym team or a team that fits with your theme?

[dragonsamurai77]

So you wont be using your Gym team or a team that fits with your theme?

If you want me to, but I thought the purpose of this battle was just to prove that I can battle well. I'd rather not reveal my team.

[AtlanteanTroll]

If you want me to, but I thought the purpose of this battle was just to prove that I can battle well. I'd rather not reveal my team.

Ah, OK, then ... Crap. OK, Ill be back in another 5 minutes. Or so.

I've never actually used Pokemon Online, does that have the thing that shows your oppnent your team before the match, or no?

[dragonsamurai77]

Ah, OK, then ... Crap. OK, Ill be back in another 5 minutes. Or so.

I've never actually used Pokemon Online, does that have the thing that shows your oppnent your team before the match, or no?

Yes, it does. No rush, by the way, I still need to work on my team.

[AtlanteanTroll]

Yes, it does. No rush, by the way, I still need to work on my team.

LOLK.

I haven't actually done any competitive with Gen 5 Pokes yet. :smalltongue:

[Zocelot]

I'd be interested in taking part in this, but only if it's PO.

I'm a little unclear on how this works? Are one group of people Gym Leaders and the other group challenges them for badges? Or is everyone a Gym Leader and you challenge each other for badges? And what's this about teams?

Anyway, I would like to be a Gym Leader, using Water and Flying. My skill level is somewhere between casual and competitive. I've been playing competitively, but only since 5th gen. But there has to be some easy gym leaders (and I don't think I'm exactly a pushover), to make the hard ones feel tougher, right?

[dragonsamurai77]

I'd be interested in taking part in this, but only if it's PO.

I'm a little unclear on how this works? Are one group of people Gym Leaders and the other group challenges them for badges? Or is everyone a Gym Leader and you challenge each other for badges? And what's this about teams?

Anyway, I would like to be a Gym Leader, using Water and Flying. My skill level is somewhere between casual and competitive. I've been playing competitively, but only since 5th gen. But there has to be some easy gym leaders (and I don't think I'm exactly a pushover), to make the hard ones feel tougher, right?

Not everyone has to be a Gym Leader.

AtlaneanTroll, ready when you are.

[Terazul]

Oh hey, we're trying this again? I'd be interested in a competitor at least,since did the gym leader thing for the last PO league, plus not really sure what I'd pick as a second type anyway.

With double type choices I can imagine a lot of the same old OU comps showing up over and over again, but maybe there'll be some variety! I mean hey, I managed to win out as the 3rd member of the E4 with a poison team last time. :smalltongue:

[AtlanteanTroll]

Not everyone has to be a Gym Leader.

AtlaneanTroll, ready when you are.

I just downloaded it (after configuring a team) it uhm... seems to be having problems. I got it on OK, but when start Set Up it wont.

[dragonsamurai77]

I just downloaded it (after configuring a team) it uhm... seems to be having problems. I got it on OK, but when start Set Up it wont.

So, you made a team, but can't battle? Sorry, your wording's a bit awkward.

[AtlanteanTroll]

So, you made a team, but can't battle? Sorry, your wording's a bit awkward.

Yeah. I think I'm fixing it though, I hadn'tdownload this bit (http://pokemon-online.eu/downloads/Server_18.html), but I just did.

[dragonsamurai77]

Yeah. I think I'm fixing it though, I hadn'tdownload this bit (http://pokemon-online.eu/downloads/Server_18.html), but I just did.

Well, whenever you get it working, I'll be on the Smogon Server as ZenosTest.

[Goldfly]

Well, considering I was one of the Elite Four in the last attempt at this, I figured it would be prudent for me to post.

Because it's not the middle of Nanowrimo this time, I should be able to participate, whether as a Gym Leader or simply a challenger.

I'd actually be interesting in doing a Bug-type gym, considering someone already claimed Flying.

[AtlanteanTroll]

So I just tried to delete Pokemon Online so I could reinstall it... It wont let me delete it. Uhm, that's bad, right?

[dragonsamurai77]

Well, considering I was one of the Elite Four in the last attempt at this, I figured it would be prudent for me to post.

Because it's not the middle of Nanowrimo this time, I should be able to participate, whether as a Gym Leader or simply a challenger.

I'd actually be interesting in doing a Bug-type gym, considering someone already claimed Flying.

It's two types: one Pokemon must be both, and everything must be at least one of them.

[AtlanteanTroll]

Dragon Samurai: Did you ever have problems with installation?

[dragonsamurai77]

Dragon Samurai: Did you ever have problems with installation?

Not that I recall...

[Moonshadow]

Oooh. I'd be interested in being a Gym Leader, but I need moar info, like about levels and stuff.

I'd prefer it be on PO as well, if possible.

Guess I'll call... Elec/Water. My fav pokes are in those typings.

[Goldfly]

It's two types: one Pokemon must be both, and everything must be at least one of them.

Well, what's the point of that? Also, why is Drizzle banned, and Drought not? Is it because of Smogon's Drizzle+ Swift Swim ban?

I'm thinking I might just be a challenger- for now, at least.

[dragonsamurai77]

Well, what's the point of that? Also, why is Drizzle banned, and Drought not? Is it because of Smogon's Drizzle+ Swift Swim ban?

I'm thinking I might just be a challenger- for now, at least.

That, and rain is generally stronger than sun.

[AtlanteanTroll]

That, and rain is generally stronger than sun.

It was less utilized in Gen 4 then Sun was.

[Wabbajack]

This sounds interesting.
Some questions:

Any clauses in effect?
Are more than 6 pokémon allowed, i.e. "sideboard" pokémon?
And wouldn't it be better to just ban all weather inducing abilities?

[vikingofdoom]

I'm using Standard rules from Smogon, going by the most recent Ban List. Also, any suspects still in testing are considered banned and DW abilities are banned if not released. Others might use different rules, but those are the ones I accept challenges under. In other news, my team for the gym is coming along, and should be done sometime within the next 3 hours. If you want to challenge me, I will accept asap.

[Wabbajack]

Shouldn't the rules be the same for all gym leaders?

[Zocelot]

If you are not a gym leader, do you still have to have your team be two types?

[Elagune]

I'd like to participate in this, although I don't have much competitive Pokemon experience.

I'd love to be a challenger, although a Fighting-type Gym Leader would be pretty nice too!

[MoelVermillion]

Yo, last time we ran this we got a list of potential Gym Leaders and Elite Four and then had a Round Robin event where every candidate fought every candidate and wins and losses were tallied to decide positions. The end result of this meant that if we had more applicants than there were positions than who ever ranked lowest would lose out on positions. Rather than all decided we're already Gym Leaders why don't we decided we're applicants than go through this process again?

[Pagz]

Wow, lots of posts! I'll answer questions here and link my posts to the OP


When did Pagz approve you?You don't need approval, just as long as you post your types here I'll link you to the first post. Challengers however, do need to post their teams here so I can put them up on the first post. Gym leaders do not need to post teams and can change their team whenever they want (as long as it stays the same types!).
Feel like putting your money where your mouth is? Battle me, and I'll show you why I'm capable of being a Gym Leader. If not, you have no right to question me.I'd rather this thread not turn into a slap-fest, please keep stuff like this to PM's.
I'd be interested in taking part in this, but only if it's PO.

I'm a little unclear on how this works? Are one group of people Gym Leaders and the other group challenges them for badges? Or is everyone a Gym Leader and you challenge each other for badges? And what's this about teams?

Anyway, I would like to be a Gym Leader, using Water and Flying. My skill level is somewhere between casual and competitive. I've been playing competitively, but only since 5th gen. But there has to be some easy gym leaders (and I don't think I'm exactly a pushover), to make the hard ones feel tougher, right?We'll make this PO, yeah.

I understand my explanation of this is a little convoluted, so I'll try again. A person can do one of three things:

1. Be a gym leader and have people challenge them for badges

2. Be a challenger and challenge gym leaders for badges

3. Be a gym leader with one team and challenge other gym leaders with another team (or the same team if they wish).

Since you can't obtain your own badge, we're making it so you only need a certain amount of badges to complete this league. This is so if a gym leader drops out, it doesn't matter as we have more gym leaders then is necessary to complete the league. It also allows gym leaders to also participate. If we have enough people finish the league, we'll set up an elite four. Anymore questions about this please don't hesitate to ask.
Oooh. I'd be interested in being a Gym Leader, but I need moar info, like about levels and stuff..Levels are the default of PO, which is 100? What other stuff do you mean?
Well, what's the point of that? Also, why is Drizzle banned, and Drought not? Is it because of Smogon's Drizzle+ Swift Swim ban?
Any clauses in effect?
Are more than 6 pokémon allowed, i.e. "sideboard" pokémon?
And wouldn't it be better to just ban all weather inducing abilities?
EDIT: Why is Drizzle banned if Draught isn't?The decision to ban Drizzle outright is because I feel the smogon ban is ridiculous. Also playing I feel personally that Drizzle is banworthy by itself, and that smogon isn't banning it simply because it is new. If people here however want Drizzle unbanned, I'll be happy to hear their reasons and un-ban it if people wish.

Drought is not banned because Ninetails is a hard pokemon to switch in and Sun as a weather effect simply is not as good as Rain.

I would rather challengers not have a sideboard to make it easier on the gym leaders.
If you are not a gym leader, do you still have to have your team be two types?No, your team has no restrictions, however you cannot change your team once it has a badge associated with it.

I'd also like Gym Leaders to create simple badges for their gym (24x24 pixels unless someone has a suggestion for another size), for people to put in their sigs and to make it easy to see what badges people have in the OP.

If anyone has any other questions/suggestions don't hesitate to ask!

[John Cribati]

Fighting Type Gyms don't get enough love. I will be the Fighting Gym Leader.

[Pagz]

Fighting Type Gyms don't get enough love. I will be the Fighting Gym Leader.You need to choose a secondary typing, as stated the OP.

[Wabbajack]

I would like to be a Grass/Normal gym leader

[John Cribati]

You need to choose a secondary typing, as stated the OP.

Okay... I guess I can go for Fighing/Dark, because neither of those get enough love.

Also: Scraggy.

[Moonshadow]

Other stuff meaning basic rules, are we only allowed 3 pokes, 6 pokes, are certain items banned, is Double Team banned, etc etc.

[Pagz]

Other stuff meaning basic rules, are we only allowed 3 pokes, 6 pokes, are certain items banned, is Double Team banned, etc etc.Battles will be standard OU 6vs6. No double battles since single battle and double battle teams differ so much. I think pinch berries are banned because they are not released yet? Can someone clarify? Everything except the Drizzle ban is the same.

Also, if people could post when there teams are done, and times that they are free to battle (and any additional ways to contact them if they so choose, not necessary) I'll post them in the OP.

[Wabbajack]

So basically: Evasion Clause, Freeze Clause, Sleep Clause, OHKO Clause, Species Clause, Self KO Clause, Item Clause, Moody and Drizzle banned and using the ban-list in the first post?

[dragonsamurai77]

Reposting that I am ready to battle. I am usually available 2:30 to 5:00 P.M. EST on weekdays.

[Wabbajack]

Assuming the rules are as I asked my Gym and Challenger team are both ready.

[Pagz]

Assuming the rules are as I asked my Gym and Challenger team are both ready.Yep! Thems correct rules. I'll put dragonsamurai77 and yourself in the OP as ready.

EDIT: For convenience to us non-Americans, can we also post times as GMT?

[vikingofdoom]

Gym ready, doable from 1:00 am GMT to 3:00 am GMT, if I'm not on at those times, PM me and I'll arrange a battle asap. I don't have a badge yet, but I am working on making one and should finish it before any battles occur.

[dragonsamurai77]

My Badge is complete but not uploaded.

My time, in GMT, is 6:30 to 9:00, factoring in Daylight Savings Time existing over here.

[Moonshadow]

Aight. My Gym team is ready to go. PM me if I'm online, and I'll get back to you if I'm ready to battle.

Putting together a challenger team as well though, if it's not too much of a hassle for me to do both?

[Zocelot]

I'd rather be a challenger than a Gym Leader. I can make funner teams and my schedule is pretty inconsistent. So other people can take Water/Flying if they want.

[John Cribati]

My Gym Leader team just got swept by a Torkoal...

I don't think I'm cut out for this.

[FantasyFoxMan]

This looks like a lot fun. Count me in. :smallbiggrin: I'd love to run a Fire/Ground Gym team, if that's alright.

Would I be able to set up a Challenger team as well?

EDIT: Created a Badge already. I hope a transparent PNG is okay. :smallamused:

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj105/SkieTheKitsune/cinderbadge.png Here it is. I've never done things with Pixel Art before, so I hope it's okay. :smalltongue:

[Pagz]

This looks like a lot fun. Count me in. :smallbiggrin: I'd love to run a Fire/Ground Gym team, if that's alright.

Would I be able to set up a Challenger team as well?

EDIT: Created a Badge already. I hope a transparent PNG is okay. :smallamused:

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj105/SkieTheKitsune/cinderbadge.png Here it is. I've never done things with Pixel Art before, so I hope it's okay. :smalltongue:You can make a challenger team too, no problem!

If we could get a general time for when you are free to battle challengers, that would be great.

[Wabbajack]

I am generally available from 3:00 pm - 1:00 am GMT.

Hmm, I still need to design a badge.

[vikingofdoom]

Here's my badge:http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff512/vikingofdoom/Shadowbadge-1.png.

I won't be on tonight, and I am unavailable on Wednesdays for battle. Other than that, I'm set to battle as soon as anyone challenges me to a match. My name will be GL Hod.

[The-Mage-King]

Well, I've yet to make a badge, but I'm available almost any day, 1 AM-4 AM, GMT.

Known to people IN AMERICA! as 9 PM to 12 AM EDT.

[AtlanteanTroll]

Well, I've yet to make a badge, but I'm available almost any day, 1 AM-4 AM, GMT.

Known to people IN AMERICA! as 9 PM to 12 AM EDT.

Errr, EST?

ION, Pokemon Online still hates my Guts. (Ha... Bad Pun)

EDIT: WOOHOO!!! IDK what I did different, but it's working now! :smallwink:

My name is The Atlantean

[The-Mage-King]

Errr, EST?

ION, Pokemon Online still hates my Guts. (Ha... Bad Pun)

EDIT: WOOHOO!!! IDK what I did different, but it's working now! :smallwink:

My name is The Atlantean

Yeah, that.

[AtlanteanTroll]

If a Pokemon can have more then 1 ability, where do I change that in the Team Builder?

[The-Mage-King]

Click on "Advanced".


Also, trainer name is Leader Ian.

[AtlanteanTroll]

Click on "Advanced".


Also, trainer name is Leader Ian.

You on PO AMO?

[The-Mage-King]

Yeah. Which server?


I am not online now, because I'm being dragged out to Disney.

Yay. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SarcasmMode)

[dragonsamurai77]

Leader Zenos is online on Smogon.

Badge:
http://i51.tinypic.com/2dbw8ig.jpg

[Wabbajack]

As is Leader Arius.

EDIT: Are unreleased dreamworld abilities forbidden?

[Pagz]

As is Leader Arius.Are unreleased dreamworld abilities forbidden?Yes, as are unreleased berries (if they are still unreleased, I haven't checked in awhile). To my knowledge these are the *pinch* berries.
Known to people IN AMERICA!As if anyone lives there :smalltongue:.

[Wabbajack]

Yes, as are unreleased berries (if they are still unreleased, I haven't checked in awhile). To my knowledge these are the *pinch* berries.

Then I will not be a gym leader and I personally think that this doesn't make much sense. They will get released sooner or later and things should only be banned if they are to broken or if they will never be legit.

[John Cribati]

... I'm out of the gym leader business. Can't keep up. Someone else can take my spot.

[Goldfly]

Then I will not be a gym leader and I personally think that this doesn't make much sense. They will get released sooner or later and things should only be banned if they are to broken or if they will never be legit.

I have to disagree. We are using Pokemon online as an alternative to the actual games because no one really has the time to IV breed and EV train; we should still only use things that we can possibly obtain. So, nothing unreleased.

[boj0]

So I might try this out as gym leader.
Going with a Bug/Steel theme.
Since I'm on Spring Break, I'm still working on a reliable schedule to take challengers.
EDIT: Oh yeah, my name on PO is boj0

[FantasyFoxMan]

Apologies for taking so long. I've got an infinite amount of time over the weekend (plus thursday), but weekdays aren't as good. I'll probably be around on weekdays from 12 PM to at least 3 AM (EST) from Monday to Wednesday.

So, do we have our own PO server? I've been meaning to ask that. :smallconfused:

[Terry576]

Well time to dust off the old OU team to see if it can compare to the new generation.

*Dust*

G-G-Garchomp? Did you... Oh damn. I forgot to feed you didn't I. At least Tiama-

NO SALAMENCE IS DEAD TOO?

In hindsight I shouldn't have left them in the dust for three years. :smalleek:

But I'll go make a team.

EDIT: Also, I'd like to be a gym leader. I'll take Dragon/Ground, if you don't mind.

Why yes, my entire team is based around my favorite 'mon, why do you ask?

EDIT2: Done. Fairly surprised with the way it turned out, to be honest. Some 'mons got on totally unexpectedly, due to my massive knowledge lack of gen 5. Others could completely screw opponents, considering the movesets I put on them, along with the EV allocation.

Anybody wanna try out either of my two teams? Ones for my personal battling, the other's my gym leader setup.

[Cyborg Mage]

Can I join in as a Fire/Ghost gym? About 3-7.00 P.M. GMT on weekdays, basically anytime every second saturday.

EDIT: Derp, thought it was using the cartridge games. Basically anytime all weekend, 'cept every second Sunday.

[dragonsamurai77]

The weekend's over, so Leader Zenos is once again taking challenges on the Smogon server.

[Kira_the_5th]

Are gen 5s available on Pokemon Online? I'm interested in running Dragon/Dark, if I can figure out how to put them in. Otherwise, I've got a pretty good Normal/Flying team I can dig out again.

[vikingofdoom]

I'm up on PO soon.

^Yes, just make sure you have the most recent version and they should be available.

[Kira_the_5th]

Ah, I see. The Gen Tag is my friend. In that case, count me in as the Dark/Dragon gym leader. Just give me a day or so to build it up.

[Terry576]

If this keeps up, we'll have 3-4 Dragon/X gym leaders. :smalleek:

That seems... Excessive.

[Kira_the_5th]

At this point, there's only two. For any given type, that's hardly excessive. That said, I'm pretty much ready to open. My gym will be open Tuesdays and Wednesday nights from 9:00 to 11:00 PM, EST, (1:00 AM 3:00 GMT)

[Terazul]

At this point, there's only two. For any given type, that's hardly excessive.

...Kind of is when there's only like, 7 or so that aren't in Ubers, and out of that handful like 3 of them being more likely to be on any given team than the others.

I don't really get the point of the dual-type thing anyway. Doesn't it mean you can just use one pokemon that fulfills your clause and then make the rest of your team whatever you want from your typing? S'bit skewed.

[Terry576]

...Kind of is when there's only like, 7 or so that aren't in Ubers, and out of that handful like 3 of them being more likely to be on any given team than the others.

I don't really get the point of the dual-type thing anyway. Doesn't it mean you can just use one pokemon that fulfills your clause and then make the rest of your team whatever you want from your typing? S'bit skewed.

Terazul sees my point for the dragons. There are 3.

Mine, Dragon/Ground. (Garchomp, Salamence, Hydreigon, Landarus, Mamoswine, Haxorus)

Kira, Dragon/Dark. (Hydreigon, Zoruark, ???, ???, ???, ???).

And the Dragon/Psychic guy. (Latios, Latias, ???, ???, ???, ???).

Hell, those are just conjectures based off your chosen types. I'm betting on Alakazam's in the Dragon/Psychic team, and you've got Umbreon for type-coverage, as well as Scrafty.

And then there's the fact that I'm the only one who probably has a counter to any given ice move.

Dual-Type Means: One 'mon that is X/Y. (For instance, Fire/Fighting.) And then the rest have to be either one of Type X or Type Y. A basic team off the top of my head:

Fire/Fighting
Blaziken
Victini
Charizard
Heatran
Scrafty
Cobralion

So yeah.

Incidentally I'm on Smogon right now. Come battle me if you'd like. I need to test out this ridiculous team I've made.

Username is Tertiary.

[Kira_the_5th]

Right, so is there a server we should go on for PO for gyms, or do we just pick one?

[vikingofdoom]

Most people are going up on Smogon, it seems.

I'm also going to go on soon. (using Smogon)

[FantasyFoxMan]

Mmmkay, so I guess we'll all be going on Smogon, it seems. Works for me. :smalltongue:

[Terry576]

So, Fox beat one of my battle teams.

However, my gym team seems to rip through most opponents.

Possibly because I have a ridiculous 'mon to sweep their last four.

[FantasyFoxMan]

Man, I was surprised at that match. I'm so happy I have Gliscor. :3

[Penguinator]

So. Uh... I haven't used Smogon before. So... how can I get Black/White pokemon on a team? It doesn't seem to let me.

If possible, I'd like to make a leader team around Mamoswine.

[shadowwalker64]

Urrr, long time since I posted on any of the topics here, but OT:

@Penguin, updating to the latest version may be the problem, or you haven't switched your generation to B/W. On PO, you can do this by going on gen in teambuilder (top bit) and picking 5th gen. However, shoddy hasn't implemented 5th gen pokes yet, so PO is the best choice so far.

But yeah, I guess I'm up for a challenge for any of the gyms if we happen to be on at the same time, though there may be complications due to the fact I'm in an EU timezone. Screenname is exactly the same as here.

Also, out of interest, do we do RMTs here? I would like some opinions about my 5th gen team due to the fact that I can't seem to find the right mix of pokes.

[boj0]

The best place for RMT is going to be the Pokemon general thread.
Just post your team (including Natures, Abilities, held items, EVs, and moves)
and a good idea is to let people know why you have your team the way you do, everything is better with context!

[FantasyFoxMan]

So in other news, both my Gym team and my "Challenger" team are now definitely completed. Sadly, I'm too tired to go onto Pokemon Online at the moment, so I'll be on tomorrow whenever. :smalltongue:

[shadowwalker64]

@Penguin- it refers to smogon's pokemon online server, rather than shoddy.

[Pagz]

Updated the OP. If anyone has suggestions on what else I should put up on their, please say so!

[Terry576]

People keep challenging me but I'm not sure if they're from this League.

Srsly, if ya challenge a gym leader, message them on PO and say "I'm from GiTP, and it's time to d-d-d-d-duel!"

Makes life easier, and you won't whine when I use my Challenger team.

[The-Mage-King]

If you challenge me, PM me here. I'll head on and accept your challenge.

[dragonsamurai77]

If you challenge me, PM me here. I'll head on and accept your challenge.

I am requesting the same thing.

[Teutonic Knight]

CLEAR. Whew, hasn't been six weeks yet. This sounds interesting and I'd hate to let the thread die.

Still setting up, haven't decided what I'll be, probably Gym Leader.

Also I think I read somewhere, our teams are 31 IV'd OU tier, right? In that case I assume anything in UU is allowed too?

[Pagz]

Also I think I read somewhere, our teams are 31 IV'd OU tier, right? In that case I assume anything in UU is allowed too?Indeedums to both! Anything in a lower tier is allowed in OU.

[Hawkflight]

This looks like a lot of fun! Sign me up as a gym leader, tentatively for the Bug/Fighting type. I'll see if I can get Pokemon Online to work on my Linux machine. Do I have to tell you my initial team?

[FantasyFoxMan]

So I'm currently in the Pokemon Online server with my Gym team. I changed things around a bit, so anyone who's on at the moment is willing to help me test it out again. Or challenge me. That works too. :smalltongue:

[Lemonus]

I's like to reserve Ground/Flying, if at all possible. My base Pokemon will be Landorus, because the list didn't say he was banned. I may be able to start challenging sooner, depending on people's average levels.