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anyone wrote silly stories when they were young?

Roni, Mar 2021: i found merely writing stores boring back in my youth, so i drew a buunch of comics. pretty much still stories but with drawings right? i remember asking my mom to buy those cheap newsprint papers by the ream and i'd handily clean it all out within...
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Started by Sheep

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The shrine of Celebi: writing memories from PokéCommunity

Bay, Feb 2021: My first fic posted here was, oh gosh 2006. It was for a fic contest over at Serebii forums. Back then there's no Google Docs but if you post your fic somewhere else besides Serebii you can link it and that's what I did. The premise was a comedy...
2   5,225
Started by Eleanor

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hello

Bay, Feb 2021: Hi again! So this post seems to not relate to writing in any way (unless you want to write a story on WoW). For gaming discussions, we have the Video Game section! As for this post, perhaps this fits more in the Off Topic section. Just...
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Started by adamtrust23

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Valleys - A Community

Gelius3, Feb 2021: Stardew had some inspiration. But i don't know if Calyrex would be involved. Maybe Celebi, but i might be wrong. A Pokemon being Stray would be able to be tamed yeah, but don't forget that there's still wildlife. The 6 settlements still have...
2   5,373
Started by Gelius3

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Joining Role Plays...?

moon, Jan 2021: Here is Advent https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=442882
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Started by Gl1tchedShad0ws

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Naming Things is Hard! (Episode XVII: PMD Fanfiction)

Vragon2.0, Jan 2021: Something I've learned over the course of writing is that there's a delicate balance between "world immersion" and "language barrier" when it comes to a reader reading. As such, it can be a struggle to make a work that readers can read and...
1   5,775
Started by Venia Silente

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Keep the village alive: celebrations in your world

Bay, Jan 2021: There was one time for a short Pokemon story I have the characters celebrate Christmas. It's about Professor Oak's presents to several characters. As for other celebrations, can't recall one for Pokemon but there have been a couple examples in my...
2   5,789
Started by Eleanor

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So... Digimon anyone?

Kung Fu Ferret, Jan 2021: I would love a Digimon RP, and this idea is really good!
4   6,600
Started by Rose Oni

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Am I fit to rp?

CelloX, Jan 2021: Thank you! I think I will try to sign up for one. I'll probably focus on something slightly more career oriented, like a pokemon collector or hunter or journalist or something for my first character.
2   5,708
Started by CelloX

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"Is this fanfic suddenly political?" (hint: "Always has been")

gimmepie, Jan 2021: Political elements go hand-in-hand with worldbuilding, so I think if you've put even a little effort into that, there's at the very least going to be some stuff implied about the politics of your setting. So, while I wouldn't say that I always go...
3   7,211
Started by Venia Silente

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Do you research before writing certain topics?

ril, Jan 2021: research can be used very poorly if you read into the wrong parts. more often than not, writers with good intentions will write terrible representation because their research boils down to a few articles and wikipedia. hands down the most powerful...
13   12,385
Started by starseed galaxy auticorn

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Pokemon Greece region help

Dexthemonster, Jan 2021: I have a name suggestion for your 5th fairy dragon :- Libeine {libe - Libelle german word for dragon fly and ine - Aine Irish name for queen of fairies} and Aurhera {random gengeration of my mind}
7   6,458
Started by Kamkam2005

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Pokemon Name Help.

Dexthemonster, Jan 2021: I have an idea for your fire type a crown jellyfish like creature lives in lava lakes name i think "Corocanic" {Crown jellyfish comes from the coronate order and volcanic} dex entry says something like 'corocanic lives in hot lava pools body made up...
7   6,502
Started by ocelette

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Tropes You Avoid

Joey Montag, Dec 2020: Maybe the-chosen-one trope..... I think I included this in my writing when I was younger just because Final Fantasy is that way but as an adult I realize it's a cheap ploy and I'd rather avoid it.
14   11,043
Started by Adam Levine

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Random topic: Favourite RP genre's and least favourite RP genres

Firebolt, Dec 2020: My favourite genre, based on the RPs I'm most involved in, would have to be a fusion of Fantasy and Romance. I love to use RP as a medium to flesh out backstories and characters, and I'm an absolute sucker for a bit of cheesy romance as well, to the...
6   6,126
Started by Sapphire Rose

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Master of reality: fanfic or roleplay VS actual videogame teams

moon, Dec 2020: I actually see pokémon-based forum RPGs as as chance to use stuff I wouldn't use in the video games. When choosing what pokémon my characters in journey RPs catch and train, for example, it's a mix of pokémon I (as the player) like, pokémon my...
5   6,160
Started by Eleanor

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Share your writing!

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Venia Silente, Dec 2020: It's been a while since I had the energy to properly write, but now I seem to be back for the better. Here's an excerpt from the upcoming chapter of Sabres in the Sandstone:
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Started by Astinus

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The Dream World: writing of dreams

Vragon2.0, Nov 2020: Dream sequences are a bit tricky for me since my work has a concept called "Soul Links" which can have similarities to dreams in a way but are pretty different. I can say so far I've had two dream sequences. Both have been to show an aspect of the...
3   6,220
Started by Eleanor

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I spend 4 hours a day writing

Vragon2.0, Nov 2020: Not enough in my book. I'm working on making a focused writing schedule, but we'll see how that goes.
5   6,435
Started by Sheep

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Thoughts on Fakemon in fanficiton

Venia Silente, Nov 2020: Curious to see this subject brought up. I did ask on some aspects of writing Fakémon a few weeks ago, but that was the "internal" facet of writing them compared to your "external" facet, as you ask: what do people think of them? Writing Fakémon...
2   6,776
Started by CrownTrier

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Pride and Joy

Juno, Nov 2020: I don't know about any singular post, but I do love Eddie from Unific (yes I do want to continue writing him at some point gp) and I think I peaked with him tbh lmao - I reread them today and a lot of his posts still make me smile and be like "damn...
3   6,697
Started by gimmepie

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Where online have you posted your works?

Venia Silente, Oct 2020: Where do I post? Well, in Pokécommunity... ;) Other than that, I post some of my stuff in AO3 (Archive of Our Own) because of the simplicity to add works (rich text formatting, categories, tagging, etc). I used to post at Serebii, but over...
5   6,426
Started by Sheep

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The Pokemon Myth and Legend Database

VisionofMilotic, Oct 2020: That sounds like a wonderful idea. I would read and review that. It sounds like a Pokemon edition of The Silmarillion. Let me know when it's ready for viewing.
3   6,553
Started by Pure Essence

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The name rater's tent~ (Pokémon nicknames in your writing)

Aquacorde, Oct 2020: I actually use nicknames far less than most people I think. Casey began without nicknaming any of his Pokémon, Sorley has only nicknamed one of theirs, none of my gym leaders in S1 have nicknamed theirs, Casey's sister very specifically doesn't...
3   6,450
Started by Eleanor

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Casting Call

Venia Silente, Oct 2020: So, in my case, something like a mock voice cast? For "Beyond Today": Dalvin the Prinplup would be voiced by Rusell Lawrence (Magna Defender in the adaption of Power Rangers: Lost Galaxy; Sid in Card Sharks) or by Mike Erwin (Speedy in Teen...
2   6,064
Started by gimmepie

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Messenger Pidove! (Social Networks and writing)

Eleanor, Oct 2020: Well, time to reply to my own question finally! In Trainers and Hoenn: Square 1, which are essentially Pokémon Journey roleplays, I've definitely hinted at the presence of social media, videochat apps similar to Facetime, and much else that I've...
5   6,285
Started by Eleanor

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Better Luck Next Time

Bay, Oct 2020: I think Foul Play's earlier chapters could use some more work. Back then I was still figuring out the pacing and how I want the characters to interact. Originally this was supposed to be only 8-10 chapters at first, but I then have the story be half...
2   5,680
Started by gimmepie

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Fakémon, from a writing perspective

gimmepie, Oct 2020: I honestly wouldn't treat them any differently to a canon Pokemon. It makes little sense setting-wise to draw an unnecessary amount of attention to fakemon.
1   5,618
Started by Venia Silente

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Character Names

Sonata, Sep 2020: I just use whatever comes to mind first. I usually have a piece of art that I base the character off of and I'll just get a general feel of what they should be called based on the personality I build from that picture and the setting. There's...
12   1,060
Started by VisionofMilotic

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The Case for Cases (aka what's in your Item Bag?)

Vragon2.0, Sep 2020: At the moment, I have a concept of travel pouches (belts) that are generally used to carry items. Occasionally, there's shoulder sacks or packs that can be worn like a backpack. Generally, a mon wouldn't need to take too much stuff with them since...
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Started by Venia Silente

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Fanfiction or original?

Sonata, Sep 2020: Original fiction for both. For me, more often than not writing fan fiction is exhausting and more of a hassle than writing an original concept. I feel like regardless of if I'm stripping the world of the majority of the things or throwing down bombs...
13   7,057
Started by moon

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NaNoWriMo 2020 anyone?

Sonata, Sep 2020: I've been in a rut for the past year or two, so I'm hoping I can make it in. I feel like if I get started on the event then maybe it'll drag me out and encourage me to get typing all the things I've been putting off. Really whether or not I can...
3   5,084
Started by starseed galaxy auticorn

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What would your characters think of you?

starseed galaxy auticorn, Sep 2020: Pretty much this. Many of my characters are based on people I know or love. So, there's no reason why they would hate me, right? ;)
3   5,363
Started by gimmepie

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Difficult Characters

gimmepie, Sep 2020: If you ever need help feel free to PM me. I have first hand experience xD
14   8,604
Started by gimmepie

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First, second, or third person?

Groc, Sep 2020: I prefer third person, but then I usually have a lot of characters in my writing. But one of my favorite book series is written in first, so I've been considering trying that out. I just plain don't like second person. It feels off to me, like...
7   4,581
Started by Sheep

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Characters that would be fun to hang out with.

Bay, Sep 2020: I also agree that would be torture haha. Hm, as for me I think Acerola and I would be great pals. As for other people's characters, I think I would like to get to know Jasmine from Vray's fic more. I think I would like to hang out with Lauren...
6   4,703
Started by gimmepie

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Shut up about your characters already!

gimmepie, Sep 2020: Nah, we know you like all the characters xD We all like hearing about yours as much as sharing about our own. Don't mind me just speaking on behalf of everyone.
5   4,357
Started by gimmepie

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WHY ARE YOU NOT WRITING?!

TrainerJacob, Aug 2020: 1. Busy 2. Writer's Block That's all it is really.
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Started by gimmepie

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Badly Summarize Your Story

Skalesgon, Jul 2020: A regional hero gets injured by an extraterrestrial dragon. Two people close to him are severely worried and have nightmares. But he recovers but his body if ruined. Galar's Darkest Hour.
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Started by Vragon2.0

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Styling your text!

Venia Silente, Jul 2020: One of the things that I like about using CSS rather than text forms in order to style a story, is that CSS messes less with screenreaders, which means it keeps your fic more accessible. Of course, some CSS things do interact, so in general there...
8   5,006
Started by moon

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What are your "tools of trade"?

gimmepie, Jun 2020: It's a great resource that one.
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Started by starseed galaxy auticorn

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So, i am back.

Poll
Gelius3, Jun 2020: Why thank you for the WEBA, i appreciate it. Currently, PotP is under development, as we immediately started getting our hands on it yesterday. I am open to suggestions and constructive critics. anna and I are both hard at work to come up with a...
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Started by Gelius3

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Favorite fics on PC?

gimmepie, Jun 2020: Alright, a few favourite RPs too because I said I would. Geras' Guilds of Atria, Z GMed by Jay and Shak, One Piece: Golden Age GMed by SV and Legend and Outbreak which was run by Klippy are some of my favourites that were created and GMed by other...
4   4,168
Started by moon

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Things to avoid in trainer fics?

moon, Jun 2020: I disagree, actually. I think it's perfectly realistic that someone would decide later on in life that they want to be a pokémon trainer, just like you can decide that you want to start growing your own fruit or learn to play football later on too....
2   4,013
Started by moon

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Westworld RP

gimmepie, May 2020: I think this sounds like a really fun and unique way to do a character-centred RP. I'm too full-up to join unfortunately but I'd love to see it happen.
1   3,737
Started by moon

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Inserting Myself Into the Pokémon World

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Lord Caduceus, May 2020: I think it would be better for separate threads, personally. I intend to try to make all this into a cohesive storyline after I post a bit more, and maybe try to build a world around it.
2   4,345
Started by Lord Caduceus

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The Plot Bunny Thread

Poll (26 pages)
Pure Essence, Apr 2020: I posted my plan in a different thread, but I'm planning to write a story... It's following a thief named Idunn who was raised by a Zoroark and has a Zorua brother, taking place in post-B2W2 Unova. When her caretaker is caught by a trainer, she...
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Started by bobandbill

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Your characters' "Game of Thrones"-style titles!

Pure Essence, Apr 2020: So I role play on a game I like and most chars I make have titles. Examples: The Fell Star The Duskfall Lord The Ebon Winds The Ruined One There’s more but they all follow that format.
2   13,250
Started by Venia Silente

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Fan made Pokemon Villain teams

Samuel Teriba, Apr 2020: ah, this old thing. wonderful to still see it here. seeing one of your first attempts at writing...hehehe, the feels are real
4   5,084
Started by Samuel Teriba

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How would you describe your writing style?

pastelspectre, Apr 2020: Mm.. depending on what I’m writing about, I think it can be very choppy and all over the place. But once I edit it I think it turns out a lot better and more structured? If it’s a poem I tend to write freeform. If it’s a one shot or chapter story...
8   3,132
Started by Homeskulled Kid
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