Apostle
April 14th, 2008, 05:24 PM
Battle Log Rules
This new sub forum is replacing the thread found here: Click (http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=116974) That thread was an experiment to see how you all responded to battle logs. Overall, I would say it was a success. However, it had its flaws. It was very unorganized. Posts were often ignored and some posts lacked the quality that is expected of a battle log. A few months ago, it was suggested by the member BeachBoy we create a Battle Logs forum. I found the idea interesting and after mulling over it for a few months, I pressed for the new sub forum to be created. Of course, with every forum, there are rules to be followed:
1) Follow the rules found in these threads:
PokeCommunity Rules (http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=91723)
Strategies & Movesets Rules (http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=62784)
2) Please edit out all of the following from your logs:
Leftovers Recovery
Poison Damage
Burn Damage
Leech Seed Damage
Hail Damage
Sandstorm Damage
Fire Spin / Wrap / etc Damage
3) Edit out any dialogue that may occur between your opponent and yourself. This includes anything that may distract the reader from the battle itself.
4) If your log looks unorganized, messy, and lacks proper grammar, don't expect it to be approved.
5) I strongly encourage you to be creative with your logs. I personally would rather read a story of sorts based on your battle than a rehashing of the battle itself. For example:
Announcer #1: Here we go! Ashnard's Charizard has taken to the skies. What's this!? It's unleashed a massive Fire Blast, which has engulfed the opponent's Victreebel! What an unexpected turn of events.
I would rather see something like that instead of this:
girlygirl000's Charizard uses Fire Blast.
Critical Hit!
bugaboo's Victreebel received 233% damage.
bugaboo's Victreebel fainted.
I felt bored just writing that.
I'll still approve those sort of logs, but don't expect me to read it.
6) The point of Battle Logs is to receive critiques from other players on your battling style. This way others can see the mistakes you or opponent may have made. This way, it's a learning experience for everyone. Also, it's great to show off miraculous sweeps, amazing comebacks, and crushing defeats.
More rules may be added at a later point when needed. Suggestions for rules? PM Smarties-Chan or I.
Blueberry (http://www.pokecommunity.com/member.php?u=50725)
Smarties-Chan (http://www.pokecommunity.com/member.php?u=8590)
This new sub forum is replacing the thread found here: Click (http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=116974) That thread was an experiment to see how you all responded to battle logs. Overall, I would say it was a success. However, it had its flaws. It was very unorganized. Posts were often ignored and some posts lacked the quality that is expected of a battle log. A few months ago, it was suggested by the member BeachBoy we create a Battle Logs forum. I found the idea interesting and after mulling over it for a few months, I pressed for the new sub forum to be created. Of course, with every forum, there are rules to be followed:
1) Follow the rules found in these threads:
PokeCommunity Rules (http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=91723)
Strategies & Movesets Rules (http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=62784)
2) Please edit out all of the following from your logs:
Leftovers Recovery
Poison Damage
Burn Damage
Leech Seed Damage
Hail Damage
Sandstorm Damage
Fire Spin / Wrap / etc Damage
3) Edit out any dialogue that may occur between your opponent and yourself. This includes anything that may distract the reader from the battle itself.
4) If your log looks unorganized, messy, and lacks proper grammar, don't expect it to be approved.
5) I strongly encourage you to be creative with your logs. I personally would rather read a story of sorts based on your battle than a rehashing of the battle itself. For example:
Announcer #1: Here we go! Ashnard's Charizard has taken to the skies. What's this!? It's unleashed a massive Fire Blast, which has engulfed the opponent's Victreebel! What an unexpected turn of events.
I would rather see something like that instead of this:
girlygirl000's Charizard uses Fire Blast.
Critical Hit!
bugaboo's Victreebel received 233% damage.
bugaboo's Victreebel fainted.
I felt bored just writing that.
I'll still approve those sort of logs, but don't expect me to read it.
6) The point of Battle Logs is to receive critiques from other players on your battling style. This way others can see the mistakes you or opponent may have made. This way, it's a learning experience for everyone. Also, it's great to show off miraculous sweeps, amazing comebacks, and crushing defeats.
More rules may be added at a later point when needed. Suggestions for rules? PM Smarties-Chan or I.
Blueberry (http://www.pokecommunity.com/member.php?u=50725)
Smarties-Chan (http://www.pokecommunity.com/member.php?u=8590)