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The PAX Pokemon League [Video!]

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  • PoeticMadnesssPoeticMadnesss Registered User regular
    edited July 2011
    Poetic, you are so hardcore. I haven't even finished White yet - in fact, I haven't played it since East!

    Everyone make sure lots of pictures of the PPL are taken - I'm counting on you!

    Yeah...I tend to take these things way too seriously xD it's probably going to get me into a lot of trouble one of these days. And I'll be making sure to bring my own camera this time around, so hopefully I'll have loads of pictures of everyone!

    PoeticMadnesss on
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  • ReploidArmadaReploidArmada Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    Any restrictions on usable Pokemon we should know about?

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  • HeleorHeleor SeattleRegistered User regular
    The basic rules are Pokemon with Base stats = 600 are restricted (only one per team) and >600 base stats are banned. Look for a full post being posted shortly!

  • MatevMatev Cero Miedo Registered User regular
    Hrm, getting closer to the date, the natives are getting restless...

    "Go down, kick ass, and set yourselves up as gods, that's our Prime Directive!"
    Hail Hydra
  • RainbowTunnelRainbowTunnel Registered User regular
    Wow, this time around for East the thread for the PPL was booming. Too bad there isn't more activity.

  • MatevMatev Cero Miedo Registered User regular
    We're not so gently prodding our illustrious organizers to get in gear for this thang.

    That said, I would recommend checking out Twitter, specifically accounts related to @PaxPokemonLeague

    "Go down, kick ass, and set yourselves up as gods, that's our Prime Directive!"
    Hail Hydra
  • GamesharkGameshark Watch how I soar Registered User regular
    In my experience, nothing makes a thread like this more active than a healthy dose of smack talk.

  • HeleorHeleor SeattleRegistered User regular
    Wow, this time around for East the thread for the PPL was booming. Too bad there isn't more activity.

    This time around you were basically keeping the thread around single-handedly. ;)

    And yes, I understand everyone's waiting. We're typing things up and cracking whips at the Aipom on a keyboard in the back room.

    (Yeah, N, I said it! What is your sorry excuse for PETA going to do now?!)

  • DestinedDestined Registered User regular
    edited July 2011
    Morty, the Ghost Gym Leader here.
    Good luck guys, I hope you guys are excited as I am!

    With any luck, you guys'll stand...a Ghost of a Chance!

    Destined on
  • zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    well *that's* not exciting! :P I enjoyed the dramatic reveal Heleor did for East.

  • tybottybot Registered User regular
    I'm going to have to train extra hard to get my team ready... If not they are fighting anyways! It's what Ash would do.

  • ItsIanKItsIanK Registered User regular
    Destined wrote:
    With any luck, you guys'll stand...a Ghost of a Chance!

    Lol'ing at the pun and hoping that you are making a reference to Yugioh. Maybe you just like puns...dunno...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_Gk9a-2Ol4

  • HeleorHeleor SeattleRegistered User regular
    zerzhul wrote:
    well *that's* not exciting! :P I enjoyed the dramatic reveal Heleor did for East.

    Heh, well there's only a month left! We still have a bunch of leader biographies to reveal...

  • RainbowTunnelRainbowTunnel Registered User regular
    Heleor wrote:
    Wow, this time around for East the thread for the PPL was booming. Too bad there isn't more activity.

    This time around you were basically keeping the thread around single-handedly. ;)

    And yes, I understand everyone's waiting. We're typing things up and cracking whips at the Aipom on a keyboard in the back room.

    (Yeah, N, I said it! What is your sorry excuse for PETA going to do now?!)

    Oh psh, I wasn't posting that frequently, was I? Okay, maybe I was on the forums every day.... multiple times a day............ but that's not the point! I agree with Zerzhul - the revealing of the leaders was a great draw-in. Can't wait for that at East! Also, great imagery there with the Aipom.

  • MatevMatev Cero Miedo Registered User regular
    Hrm, let's see if we have any inductees to the hall of fame this year...

    "Go down, kick ass, and set yourselves up as gods, that's our Prime Directive!"
    Hail Hydra
  • devericdeveric MinneapolisRegistered User regular
    Can anyone give a better explanation of how the c-gear works and what good it will do me at PAX? I'm not too familiar with what I should be expecting from this

  • RainbowTunnelRainbowTunnel Registered User regular
    deveric wrote:
    Can anyone give a better explanation of how the c-gear works and what good it will do me at PAX? I'm not too familiar with what I should be expecting from this

    It's basically your pal-pad, so it's essential for registering friends!

  • tybottybot Registered User regular
    deveric wrote:
    Can anyone give a better explanation of how the c-gear works and what good it will do me at PAX? I'm not too familiar with what I should be expecting from this

    It's basically your pal-pad, so it's essential for registering friends!
    I really haven't used it yet and can't wait to try it out!

  • SilvertwinnSilvertwinn Going on 40. "Get off my lawn!"Registered User regular
    edited July 2011
    Heleor wrote:
    The basic rules are Pokemon with Base stats = 600 are restricted (only one per team) and >600 base stats are banned. Look for a full post being posted shortly!

    What level do your pokemon have to be if you want base stats over 600? Or at 600?

    Silvertwinn on
  • zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    Heleor wrote:
    The basic rules are Pokemon with Base stats = 600 are restricted (only one per team) and >600 base stats are banned. Look for a full post being posted shortly!

    What level do your pokemon have to be if you want base stats over 600? Or at 600?

    it has nothing to do with level, it's based on that particular pokemon's attributes.


  • SilvertwinnSilvertwinn Going on 40. "Get off my lawn!"Registered User regular
    zerzhul wrote:
    it has nothing to do with level, it's based on that particular pokemon's attributes.

    It's the total? Wow, okay. Thanks for clearing that up.

  • zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    zerzhul wrote:
    it has nothing to do with level, it's based on that particular pokemon's attributes.

    It's the total? Wow, okay. Thanks for clearing that up.

    Yup, just take a look at the total column. :)

  • MatevMatev Cero Miedo Registered User regular
    Loving how these badges are turning out....

    "Go down, kick ass, and set yourselves up as gods, that's our Prime Directive!"
    Hail Hydra
  • cocowoushicocowoushi Registered User regular
    Looking forward to seeing the old and new PPL faces. ;) It'll be nice to be on the challenging side again.

    Scope out the metagame for PAX East. Hehehe..

    Rainbow, if you are packing your Shuckle team I will form a Stunfisk team to duke it out with you for glory.

  • tybottybot Registered User regular
    Up a bit too early for my Sunday but figured 'Chorizo' has to help me grab a few more friends to help battle these Gym Leaders!

  • RainbowTunnelRainbowTunnel Registered User regular
    edited August 2011
    cocowoushi wrote:
    Looking forward to seeing the old and new PPL faces. ;) It'll be nice to be on the challenging side again.

    Scope out the metagame for PAX East. Hehehe..

    Rainbow, if you are packing your Shuckle team I will form a Stunfisk team to duke it out with you for glory.

    Coco~ I'm so excited to see you again!

    I will, unfortunately, not be attending Prime ):

    However, my Shuckle team will be ready and willing for East! Alongside my new B/W team which will also be themed, as I hinted at in the PPL forums.

    RainbowTunnel on
  • cocowoushicocowoushi Registered User regular
    Coco~ I'm so excited to see you again!

    I will, unfortunately, not be attending Prime ):

    However, my Shuckle team will be ready and willing for East! Alongside my new B/W team which will also be themed, as I hinted at in the PPL forums.
    Sadfaces! :( But I'll look forward to seeing you PAX East, or maybe another Boston meetup would be fun! I've been wanting to go back to Quincy Market... Hmmm

  • PeasantDavePeasantDave Jersey ShoreRegistered User regular
    cocowoushi wrote:
    Coco~ I'm so excited to see you again!

    I will, unfortunately, not be attending Prime ):

    However, my Shuckle team will be ready and willing for East! Alongside my new B/W team which will also be themed, as I hinted at in the PPL forums.
    Sadfaces! :( But I'll look forward to seeing you PAX East, or maybe another Boston meetup would be fun! I've been wanting to go back to Quincy Market... Hmmm

    We're organizing a meetup for labor day weekend (the weekend after PAX Prime).

  • RainbowTunnelRainbowTunnel Registered User regular
    cocowoushi wrote:
    Coco~ I'm so excited to see you again!

    I will, unfortunately, not be attending Prime ):

    However, my Shuckle team will be ready and willing for East! Alongside my new B/W team which will also be themed, as I hinted at in the PPL forums.
    Sadfaces! :( But I'll look forward to seeing you PAX East, or maybe another Boston meetup would be fun! I've been wanting to go back to Quincy Market... Hmmm

    We're organizing a meetup for labor day weekend (the weekend after PAX Prime).

    It. Will. Be. AWESOME!

  • tybottybot Registered User regular
    Being new to Pokemon battling, does anyone have any advice or tips? What lvls should my team be at? Should I be doing anything special to help my team? Ect?

  • MatevMatev Cero Miedo Registered User regular
    Level 50 as we'll be using flat battle, which lowers pokemon above 50 down to 50, but does not raise pokemon up.

    Other than that, bring what you think will be a good/fun team (within the restrictions of the rules in the OP) a large dollop of patience, and a willingness to have a good time.

    "Go down, kick ass, and set yourselves up as gods, that's our Prime Directive!"
    Hail Hydra
  • HeleorHeleor SeattleRegistered User regular
    Matev wrote:
    Level 50 as we'll be using flat battle, which lowers pokemon above 50 down to 50, but does not raise pokemon up.

    Other than that, bring what you think will be a good/fun team (within the restrictions of the rules in the OP) a large dollop of patience, and a willingness to have a good time.

    I'm pretty sure it raises the Pokemon in B/W, so no levels necessary. :)

  • MatevMatev Cero Miedo Registered User regular
    Oh really? That would make my life infinitely easier.

    "Go down, kick ass, and set yourselves up as gods, that's our Prime Directive!"
    Hail Hydra
  • zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    yes but if you want to be EV perfect....

  • cocowoushicocowoushi Registered User regular
    edited August 2011
    tybot wrote:
    Being new to Pokemon battling, does anyone have any advice or tips? What lvls should my team be at? Should I be doing anything special to help my team? Ect?
    Without getting into EV training, which there are many guides online, some advice:

    - Type Coverage: Have a number of different type moves to try and cover all weaknesses and effectiveness. This is one of the most important things you can do when planning your team. You don't need 1 pokemon with 2-3 fire moves, or 4 pokemon with 1 fire move each.

    - Hold Items: While item clause is in effect, you need to know where to place your items to help your team the most. Realize there are subsitutions (IE: Leftovers, Black Sludge for poison type, Shell Bell, Sitrus Berry, Big Root for a mon with a draining move are all ways to recover HP) and don't overlook any possibility. (Frigging Quick Claw Torkoal took out my Steel Team.)

    - Know The Role: Know what niche you want each pokemon on your team to play. Are they a Physical Sweeper? Special? Mixed? Wall? Wall breaker? Lead? Revenge kill? Support? Stall? Knowing ahead of time what you want your pokemon to do will help you plan their build and adjust their play style.

    cocowoushi on
  • HeleorHeleor SeattleRegistered User regular
    cocowoushi wrote:
    (Frigging Quick Claw Torkoal took out my Steel Team.)

    Where's that troll-face icon? :P

  • cocowoushicocowoushi Registered User regular
    edited August 2011
    Heleor wrote:
    cocowoushi wrote:
    (Frigging Quick Claw Torkoal took out my Steel Team.)

    Where's that troll-face icon? :P
    Shush you.

    cocowoushi on
  • MatevMatev Cero Miedo Registered User regular
    Problem, Trainers?

    TeamRocketRockin.jpg

    "Go down, kick ass, and set yourselves up as gods, that's our Prime Directive!"
    Hail Hydra
  • ReploidArmadaReploidArmada Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    Maybe for you guys, Rockets. I will show you no mercy :)

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  • HeleorHeleor SeattleRegistered User regular
    Most of the leader biographies have been posted on our website!

    Come check them out at http://paxpokemonleague.com/leaders.html

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