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Negrek September 6th, 2005 6:09 PM

Yay, a vote for the Fanfic Battle! *applause*

Now all the rest of you have to get out there and share your opinion! *glares* If you don't use your right to vote now, you can't use your right to whine about who should have won later.

Meh, quick response to Frostweaver's review...thing...

Arrgh, I can't believe I messed up mirror coat/magic coat. I had just come off of reading something where someone had messed them up and was chuckling to myself. Oh, teh humilliation *hides under rug* At least I didn't mess up reflect/barrier this time.

...and magic coat would have been such a better write-in description, too...

Also inexcusable that I forgot sand stream. << That would have made things more interesting, dangit.

Thanks for pointing those things out, Frostweaver. I'm glad you liked it overall.

Now, to respond to SilverBlaze's question...

I have relatively intricate backgrounds worked out for all of my created characters, pokémon, and regions. I'd have to, or they wouldn't be able to interact properly. Usually, my knowledge of their backgrounds tends to increase as the story progresses; they build in my mind along with their character.

Act September 7th, 2005 2:24 AM

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Question 2: How deep do you go with your backgrounds? I mean, do you develop companies, dream up and sort out legends/myths/tales passed down through the generations, set an entire stage up in miniscule detail, or do you work that out as you go?
I do it randomly as I go, but the background I have are also very introcate, to the point that I don't remeber some stuff o.o;;

Strawberry Delcatty September 7th, 2005 1:35 PM

http://www.livejournal.com/users/lil_ida/37390.html
If you don't mind mild HMW spoilers, check out this entry on the Mirror-type.
Contributions, suggestions and the like are welcome. =3

Dragonfree September 7th, 2005 3:21 PM

I seem to do a pretty good job at keeping my battles pretty fair for the most part, mainly because an important part of my main character is that he's not good at battling and when he wins it tends to be on account of his Pokémon's reflexes rather than his own skill.

MasterMan September 8th, 2005 4:59 PM

do you want to be in a fan fic MOVIE,Project or FAN-Fic story board?

its all cartoon of couse the main thing is that its a 2RD mewtwo make and this one is COMPLETELY evil. Based by the characters that want to join they will start out good and just winning there 18th badge.
then they all are heading to the pokemon challenge thing i forgot what its called but then they get attacked by this strange creature they all go MEWTWO?? then laer they figure its not.
if you want to join send me an E-Mail at [email protected]
i will make the project eny one that wants to help can. The MOVIE after the project and the fan-fic is done my unckle will make the movie HE IS REALL good at doing things like that and ill send it to everyone that joins.

it also MIGHT have some of the new pokemon involved but i dont know were to get the pis!!! eny one who knows can also be apart. the movie will have the names of ALL tthe people who joined or somehow helped with it and again if you want to join contact me at [email protected] My AIM username is jh52jj.

THE MOVIE WILL PROBABLY BE A 30 MINET THING NOT A FULL LENGHT MOVIE BECAUSE OF A COMPLAIN FROM A STAFF MEMBER

thanks

Yamato-san September 9th, 2005 2:58 PM

OK.... after months of laziness, I have finally posted up a new chapter of PMC. You can go check that out in its respective thread.

Act September 9th, 2005 3:05 PM

This place is so dead... :sigh:

pokejungle September 9th, 2005 3:20 PM

I agree. We need a new topic though =/

For the last week I didn't fit in to the topic, so I was silent =X

Frostweaver September 9th, 2005 9:18 PM

If you need a topic, go read the fanfic battle thread and then cast your votes =3

After reading, then share how do each of us handle Pokemon battles <3 Give us some juicy details too!

Negrek September 9th, 2005 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by frostweaver
If you need a topic, go read the fanfic battle thread and then cast your votes =3

After reading, then share how do each of us handle Pokemon battles <3 Give us some juicy details too!

Ye-es, ye-es, ye-es.... *stops chanting*

Sorry about that. Temporary lapse in mental control, you know.

This is sorta on the battle topic. Lately, I've been reading a lot of 'fics in which there are large pokémon battles, such as tourney 'fics (I'm a battle nut, so I can endure most of the flimsy plots in those if the action's good). At the same time, however, I haven't found any that I really like. See, they're 'fics that get praised for excellent battle scenes and all, but I just don't find them that impressive.

I can't say why, either. They appear to be written well, with decent battle descriptions and trainer involvement, even some excellent combos. But for some reason I just don't get any excitement from them. I don't feel tension or anything with them. In essence, they're boring, and I don't understand why. I love battle scenes. But lately, I can't find one that I like. Something always seems to be missing.

Think there's something wrong with me (more wrong than usual, anyway)?

Frostweaver September 9th, 2005 10:30 PM

Part of the reason is probably the usage of overused Pokemon...

When's the last time we see Stantler in battle (or in any fanfic at all besides the cameo role of working for Santa in Christmas Fanfic Specials)?

Dragonfree September 10th, 2005 1:01 AM

Hmm, Stantler... *gets a sudden urge to put one into chapter 27*

I like Stantler... Too bad that chapter is way too important to put some random Stantler in, but maybe chapter 28 or 29. Hmm.

Iveechan September 10th, 2005 1:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Negrek
I can't say why, either. They appear to be written well, with decent battle descriptions and trainer involvement, even some excellent combos. But for some reason I just don't get any excitement from them. I don't feel tension or anything with them. In essence, they're boring, and I don't understand why. I love battle scenes. But lately, I can't find one that I like. Something always seems to be missing.

:*(

Stantler is one of those Pokemon that has creative potential (ability to create illusions, the orbs in its antlers being used for somethingsomething, I forget what), but it's just rarely seen. It's probably because its design is fairly boring. It's just a regular deer with a weird bulldog face/sharp nose. Well, people have no problem using a boring-looking Mightyena, who, unlike Stantler, relies almost entirely on physical prowess than any mystic powers. But people generally like canine types a lot. Just look at furries. Actually, don't, you'll lose your innocence. I like Stantler, but there's a ton of Pokemon I like more and I find more interesting.

pokejungle September 10th, 2005 5:23 AM

Stantler always looked to real to me~

Except that one in the Johto episode was so cute XD But I'm not sure I could base a story off of one =/

Strawberry Delcatty September 10th, 2005 7:49 AM

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Originally Posted by frostweaver
Part of the reason is probably the usage of overused Pokemon...

When's the last time we see Stantler in battle (or in any fanfic at all besides the cameo role of working for Santa in Christmas Fanfic Specials)?

Probably never.

I've pretty much learned that if you don't see a Pokemon at least ONCE in NetBattle, you're not gonna see one in a fan fic. I know it's a dumb connection, but think about it.

I've seen loads of Salamence, Tyranitar, Machamp, the legendaries, and other strong Pokemon on NetBattle (and always got whooped by them too. In fact, I have one of [if not THE] worst records ever with a win-loss of 1-100+ during the G/S/C days). In fan fics, Larvitar seems to be a top-rank starter, and even though I've yet to read a fic about Bagon, I could guess there are fics SWARMING with the little guy. Machop... well, there was one in Whirl Island Adventures.

I'm not planning on using Stantler and the like anytime soon, though. I use Pokemon that I pretty much see fit.

pokejungle September 10th, 2005 8:56 AM

I saw a fic about magikarp though :P But I suppose people get them for gyrados~

Hmm...I want to do a fic on like farfetch'd or maybe likitung...

Hmmmm...

Isaac Gravity September 10th, 2005 10:11 AM

As far as this topic goes... I have to go with Iveechan and Nekomajo‘s comments.

I just use what suites the battle more/appeals to me a bit. To me, writing battles is probably one of the most enjoyable aspects of Pokemon writing as it’s so versatile. (The battle can have this insanely serious atmosphere or this weird/zany feel yet still hold seriousness and humor if you wish it.)

But with 386 Pokemon out there, it’s hard to make a fight for every single monster, or at least, make each one shine in its own way… Esp. if you’re going to make this short battle for the underrated/overrated ones where they either win or lose. It doesn’t do any Pokemon real justice. (Unless you’re a Charizard, which deserve to be humiliated in everyway possible.) These “joke fights” as I see them are something I’ve seen often in fics and in tournament based animes. But those fights exist simply to show off the overbearing, near untouchable strength of the main rival/opposing team or how ruthless he/she/they can be.

Something that does no justice to the poor defeated/slain plot moving fellow but its something that can’t be helped should be done in moderation not all the time.

I like to elaborate my fights for any guy(s) that’s seems fits for the combat scene. Even if its going to be a humorous one; usually, the “joke fights” contain more well known ones in an: “Eh, whatever, we know their stuff” prose.

Frostweaver September 11th, 2005 1:25 AM

By the thing is that Stantler's Pokedex entry is an easily abused battling material. A wide movepool, on top of the interesting Role Play attack, makes Stantler quite an interesting Pokemon to use in a fanfic Pokemon battle. Since stats no longer matters here, Stantler is more than just a weaker form of Tauros, and probably even more.

Yes, some Pokemon are just insanely difficult to be treated as a "different" and "unique" Pokemon. If you used one of Pidgeot, Feaor or Swellow before, then you've pretty much wrote all 3 of htem.

Negrek September 11th, 2005 8:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Iveechan
:*(

Yeah, I'll cry you a river. XD

I've used stantler in my fanfic before. Am I seriously the only one? 0_o

Edit: And vote on the fanfic battle thread. Please.

Isaac Gravity September 11th, 2005 8:44 AM

Yeah... The stat talk is a very intresting really. To me, people only seem to bring up things like game canon and stats ONLY when they want the matter to be advantageous in the situation created for THEIR work.

Now as far as poor little Stanler goes you got me there. I won't argue that. G/S monsters save for a good handful were never in my range of intrest so i'm a tad biased. But true... There's alot of latent potential fic wise in alot of monsters really...

Yamato-san September 11th, 2005 4:14 PM

hot on the trail of my latest PMC chapter is my second translation work from Pokesho. Be sure to check it out as well.

purple_drake September 11th, 2005 4:43 PM

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I've used stantler in my fanfic before. Am I seriously the only one? 0_o
Nup. I used a stantler in 'Brother My Brother'; of course, now you mention it, I probably didn't really do him justice. Hmn...

Dragonfree September 11th, 2005 4:53 PM

I use stats in my fics, but I like to believe that stats don't matter as much as they do in the games; the lack of good stats would therefore not make Stantler weak if I wrote about it, because Stantler would make up for it with its special abilities.

Frostweaver September 11th, 2005 5:04 PM

Exactly. Stats and numbers are always relative for the fanfic. Obviously, an Alakazam got superior special attack compare to Gardevoir in the game, but in fanfic you can argue for being equal or Gardevoir's being slightly higher, even. Yet, it's too much to say that a Victreebel's special attack is stronger than Gardevoir's. As long as the stats are *generally* true, then it's just fine.

pokejungle September 11th, 2005 6:26 PM

Frosty~ What's up with your review list? =O


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