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dreamsofahero) wrote2017-02-27 11:13 pm
dreamsofahero) wrote2017-02-27 11:13 pm
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Badge Requests!
So, you think you have what it takes to challenge the first gym in the Aurora League? Well, step right up, but keep in mind, you're not in Indigo anymore, Ash!
At the Collegiate Gym, battles aren't done between a challenger's team and a fixed team for the gym leader, oh no. Instead, both sides are randomly assigned a set of Pokémon from a pool provided by the gym itself, and have to come up with the best strategy possible with what they're given. These Pokémon have been specially trained to obey a challenger's commands when called out to battle against either Sion or Ryner in the gym's battlefield.
As the challenger, you will receive six, from which you'll be able to choose three; you'll have a chance to first see what the leader has, but won't have any way knowing which one the leader will start the battle with. The leader will receive three, and will not know what the challenger has. The Pokémon will be limited to eight pre-determined moves each, and if either side attempts to command their Pokémon to use a move not on that list, it will result in immediate disqualification from the match. The challenger will be provided with a list of the moves for the Pokémon received, but not those of the leader's Pokémon.
Aside from that, standard gym rules apply: only the challenger may swap out Pokémon outside of fainting or moves that force a switch, and the gym leader will only be allowed to use a maximum of two healing items, and cannot use revival items. The challenger may use unlimited items. None of the Pokémon come with held items, and neither side is allowed to give their team any prior to the match.
There is no badge requirement for challenging the gym, however, Sion and Ryner will generally suggest it's wise to collect all the badges of a region first. If for no other reason than to ensure challengers have had a chance to encounter a variety of Pokémon and get a solid feel for battle tactics.
Still with me? Good! Now, what does this mean for requesting a badge? The process works like this:
Step 1. Leave a comment to this post stating your intent to challenge the gym, when it would ICly take place, and which leader you're challenging (if you have a preference). ***PLEASE NOTE that if you'd like to thread out a battle, we'd prefer at least one week's notice, and even then we can't guarantee we'll always be able to accommodate all such requests, though we'll absolutely try!
Step 2. One of the gym leaders will randomly generate the Pokémon for the battle from those available on this page, and reply to your comment with three things: your team of six, the leader's team of three, which Pokémon the leader will begin the match with after teams have been chosen.
Step 3. Reply to the leader with your strategy! Be as specific as possible, and keep in mind that ICly, your character won't know what the first Pokémon the leader uses will be until it's sent out at the battle start.
Step 4. The leader will reply with your (hopefully positive) results!
And what do you get for winning? Glad you asked! For defeating one of the Collegiate Gym's leaders, you'll receive a shiny new Tactician Badge, prize money in the amount of P10,000, and compliments of the Pokémon League, a Light Clay and a Terrain Extender for use for future battle tactics!
Finally, if you want to have your character challenge and lose, as with regular gym badges, no approval is necessary! We would, however, appreciate it if you leave a comment anyway to let us know and/or to plot/request a thread.
For your convenience, here are some templates you can copy/paste for your gym challenge:
Initial Comment
Followup Comment
[Roster] [Gym Info]
At the Collegiate Gym, battles aren't done between a challenger's team and a fixed team for the gym leader, oh no. Instead, both sides are randomly assigned a set of Pokémon from a pool provided by the gym itself, and have to come up with the best strategy possible with what they're given. These Pokémon have been specially trained to obey a challenger's commands when called out to battle against either Sion or Ryner in the gym's battlefield.
As the challenger, you will receive six, from which you'll be able to choose three; you'll have a chance to first see what the leader has, but won't have any way knowing which one the leader will start the battle with. The leader will receive three, and will not know what the challenger has. The Pokémon will be limited to eight pre-determined moves each, and if either side attempts to command their Pokémon to use a move not on that list, it will result in immediate disqualification from the match. The challenger will be provided with a list of the moves for the Pokémon received, but not those of the leader's Pokémon.
Aside from that, standard gym rules apply: only the challenger may swap out Pokémon outside of fainting or moves that force a switch, and the gym leader will only be allowed to use a maximum of two healing items, and cannot use revival items. The challenger may use unlimited items. None of the Pokémon come with held items, and neither side is allowed to give their team any prior to the match.
There is no badge requirement for challenging the gym, however, Sion and Ryner will generally suggest it's wise to collect all the badges of a region first. If for no other reason than to ensure challengers have had a chance to encounter a variety of Pokémon and get a solid feel for battle tactics.
Still with me? Good! Now, what does this mean for requesting a badge? The process works like this:
Step 1. Leave a comment to this post stating your intent to challenge the gym, when it would ICly take place, and which leader you're challenging (if you have a preference). ***PLEASE NOTE that if you'd like to thread out a battle, we'd prefer at least one week's notice, and even then we can't guarantee we'll always be able to accommodate all such requests, though we'll absolutely try!
Step 2. One of the gym leaders will randomly generate the Pokémon for the battle from those available on this page, and reply to your comment with three things: your team of six, the leader's team of three, which Pokémon the leader will begin the match with after teams have been chosen.
Step 3. Reply to the leader with your strategy! Be as specific as possible, and keep in mind that ICly, your character won't know what the first Pokémon the leader uses will be until it's sent out at the battle start.
Step 4. The leader will reply with your (hopefully positive) results!
And what do you get for winning? Glad you asked! For defeating one of the Collegiate Gym's leaders, you'll receive a shiny new Tactician Badge, prize money in the amount of P10,000, and compliments of the Pokémon League, a Light Clay and a Terrain Extender for use for future battle tactics!
Finally, if you want to have your character challenge and lose, as with regular gym badges, no approval is necessary! We would, however, appreciate it if you leave a comment anyway to let us know and/or to plot/request a thread.
For your convenience, here are some templates you can copy/paste for your gym challenge:
Initial Comment
Followup Comment
[Roster] [Gym Info]