Project: Creating a Pokemon League

Time to give Zeta a little bit of competition!

It sounds really excellent. Make me completely pleased..

Ok, the map for my Elite 4 Round 3 submission is up! Be sure to look at the file as well as the Puzzle Map section near the top of my submission post!

I am so happy that this round has gotten more action than the last! There's still one more day of submissions, so get on it and get your gym in! I'll post my promised critiques of your Elite 4's in a couple hours, I have some RL things going on. Until then, keep them coming!

I'm new here, but I have an E4 member for you guys.

The Azure Frontier: Round 1
Elite 4 #3: Kathryn​

Specializes in: Grass-types

Puzzle Description: The gym has a large area of tall grass in it, right before you confront Kathryn herself. Be careful, uncatchable wild Pokemon are in the tall grass, and a lot of them can use Mean Look! But, if you defeat the Sceptile, he'll let you catch him, and he'll be a very useful asset in the team. Oh, did I mention, grass spikes will shoot out periodically and damage the leader of your team by 2 HP?

Special Pokemon battles:


SCEPTILE Lv. 101
Overgrow
Focus Band

Frenzy Plant
Magical Leaf
Rest
Leaf Blade

Kathryn's appearance: Kathryn wears green to symbolize her bond with Grass-types. Her hair is styled into a bob (dyed green). She wears green shorts, a green T-shirt and dark green fingerless gloves. Her eyes are hazel, the only thing that can't be green other than her skin.

Elite Four Kathryn

Opening speech: Well, whaddaya know? A new Trainer! You've come to challenge me, probably. Me and my Pokemon are bored, so very bored of all these Trainers who lose so easily. Just because the previous fellow went down to you doesn't mean I'll go easy on you, because me and my Grass-types, we share a connection! That's why I wear green! Are you ready to taste the wrath of Grass?

Pokemon:


Exeggutor Lv. 100
Chlorophyll
Focus Sash

Seed Bomb
Leaf Storm
Giga Drain
Thief


Abomasnow Lv. 101
Snow Warning
Choice Scarf

Icy Wind
Double-Edge
SolarBeam
Giga Drain


Torterra Lv. 101
Overgrow
Leftovers

Grass Knot
Energy Ball
Giga Drain
Bullet Seed

Team Strategy: As you may have noticed, all three Pokemon have Giga Drain, which will suck out your Pokemon's energy and restore theirs. When the foe is weak enough, POW! Knock-out. Trust me, it won't be easy defeating Kathryn.

Defeat Dialogue: Aw, man! I was gonna make you taste the wrath of Grass-types, but you made me taste the wrath of your Pokemon! Well, it was worth it, I guess.

Final Words: I haven't been defeated like this in years! But I also haven't been rejuvenated like this in years, too! {Player}, you made me realize why I became a member of the Elite Four! The next room's harder than me, so you better start with what it is you non-Elite Four Trainers do. Sorry, it's been a long time, you know.

Azure Frontier: Round 2
Elite Four #3: Kathryn
Type: Grass​

(Note: Kathryn's done a bit of catching, so don't be surprised.)

Opening speech: Hey there, {Player}! It's been a long time since I felt the wrath of defeat on my tongue and the adrenaline rushing through my bones. You gave me the strength I needed to continue through the day. So, {Player}, bring it on!

Pokemon:


Exeggutor Lv. 101
Chlorophyll
Focus Sash

Seed Bomb
Leaf Storm
Sludge Bomb
SolarBeam


Torterra Lv. 103
Overgrow
Leftovers

Grass Knot
Energy Ball
Giga Drain
Rock Slide


Abomasnow Lv. 103
Snow Warning
Choice Scarf

Icy Wind
Wood Hammer
SolarBeam
Razor Leaf


Breloom Lv. 102
Effect Spore
Light Clay

Attract
Bullet Seed
Brick Break
SolarBeam

Team Strategy: Kathryn's sure pumped up her Pokemon this time around, adding a Grass/Fighting Pokemon to her team. She's also ditched the Giga Drain strategy for a more offensive strategy, with Torterra and Abomasnow having become the powerhouses of the team, and with Breloom having Attract (shame on you if you don't know what happens when you get hit with Attract), this team has just become a little harder.

Defeat Dialogue: I feel it again, that adrenaline coursing through my body!

Final Words: You've beaten me again, and proven your worth and all that jazz. But really, all I wanna say is thanks. After all, you've rejuvenated me, and showed me that despite all those boring old Trainers, I didn't need to become so over-confident because one day, someone would come along and give me the boost I needed. You're the one who did that! {Trainer}, better go and do your best in the next room! Wish you luck!

SkyBlue, I would consider (actually more of a requirement) to change the typing of your team, since a Grass type Elite 4 was already chosen for Member 1 in the bold vote polls (Skip 3, Zeta 1). Also, when Maci says to use his level ranges, you should use them(the Round 1 range is way off for your submission). Competitively viable sets are sets that come from here usually: https://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/

Reserved for comments. I'm really excited for this round!

Puzzle

Spoiler:

When you enter the first hallway, there are 3 Pokeballs. The First Pokeball contains a Golem. The second contains a Tyranitar. The third contains an Aggron. You are then told to choose one of the Pokeballs before you proceed to the next room. You give all of your Pokémon to a woman, present in this hallway.

If you choose Golem, you will enter a standard looking cave, covered in Rock-Smash able rocks. Your goal is to get the other end of the cave. However, there are wild Pokémon everywhere, and you must defeat them, if they don't allow you to run away, with Golem. Once you get to the other side, you may walk into the room containing Halle.

If you choose Tyranitar, you will enter a dark cave, covered in Rock Climb hill sections. Your goal is to get to the other end of the cave. However, there are wild Pokémon everywhere, and you must defeat them, if they don't allow you to run away, with Tyranitar. Once you get to the other side, you may walk into the room containing Halle.

If you choose Aggron, you will enter a cave with steel everywhere instead of ground, covered in steel blocks, movable by strength. Your goal is to get to the other end of the cave. However, there are wild Pokémon everywhere, and you must defeat them, if they don't allow you to run away, with Aggron. Once you get to the other side, you may walk into the room containing Halle.

Once you enter the cave, each Pokémon is equipped with the move Dig so that you may be able to escape from the cave if you get stuck.

Maps of the Caves

Spoiler:

Golem's Cave

Tyranitar's Cave

Aggron's Cave

Elite Four - Halle

Spoiler:

Appearence: Halle is an older woman, who looks to be in her mid-40's, with brown-gray hair and dark skin. She has a small build and is about 5'4, quite short.

Opening Speech: Hello, you must be the one who's made it this far in our Elite Four? Well, I assure you it was no easy mark. I am Halle; I train Rock-type Pokémon. You may have heard of my daughter, Roxanne? I have trained her well, and now, your journey through we Elite shall end!



Aerodactyl

Level: 81
Ability: Pressure
Item: Muscle Band
Nature: Jolly – 252 Attack/ 252 Speed/ 6 HP

- Earthquake
- Thunder Fang
- Stone Edge
- Aerial Ace

Magcargo

Level: 79
Ability: Flame Body
Item: Light Clay
Nature: Calm - 252 Special Defense/ 252 HP/ 6 Defense

- Earth Power
- Flamethrower
- Ancient Power
- Light Screen

Relicanth

Level: 82
Ability: Rock Head
Item: Rindo Berry
Nature: Impish – 252 Attack/ 252 Defense/ 6 HP

- Head Smash
- Double-Edge
- Waterfall
- Reflect

Tyranitar

Level: 84
Ability: Sand Stream
Item: Leftovers
Nature: Adamant – 252 Attack/ 252 Speed/ 6 Defense

- Thunder Wave
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Dragon Dance

Golem

Level: 82
Ability: Sturdy
Item: Expert Belt
Nature: Relaxed – 252 Defense/ 252 HP/ 6 Attack

- Fire Punch
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Thunder Punch

Closing Speech: Well, quite a remarkable young (Man or woman, depends on who the player chooses) you are. I can see why you had defeated the previous Elite before me.

Final Words: Go now, to the final Elite, and face (his/her) wrath! They will be the hardest of us Elite to beat, so a recommendation: Heal your Pokémon.

Team Strategy

Spoiler:

Most of Halle's team during Round 1 relies on Defense, and wearing the challenger down. She also prefers unique moves on some of her Pokémon, such as her Golem's Fire and Thunder Punch and Relicanth's Head Smash. She also will send out Tyranitar frequently to keep the Sandstorm continuing.

Aerodactyl- Halle's Aerodactyl relies on its speed and offensive power. During this round, it focuses on exploiting any weaknesses its opponents might have, with a wide range of moves. Aerodactyl is always her lead Pokémon, and she rarely returns it i.e. it will be knocked out before she withdraws it, unless forced otherwise.

Magcargo- Halle's Magcargo is used as a physical wall with Light Screen support. As her entire goal is, Magcargo is used to wear the opposition down. However, due to Magcargo's many weaknesses, she usually uses this Pokémon as her second or third out, unless prompted to do otherwise by a type advantage of a remaining Pokémon.

Relicanth- Halle's Relicanth is usually one of the last Pokémon she will send out, unless prompted to do otherwise by a type advantage. Her Relicanth has amazing defense, and powerful attacks, but is slow. Relicanth usually uses Head Smash as its main attack.

Tyranitar- Halle's Tyranitar, in Round One, is a Dragon Dancer. It will use Dragon Dance about two to four times and then attack. Tyranitar uses Thunder Wave first, unless the Pokémon it is facing is weak.

Golem- Halle's Golem is unique in its elemental punches. Golem usually uses them more than Earthquake and Stone Edge. Halle's Golem is unique in the fact that it does not have Explosion, which will be anticipated by most trainers.

Elite Four – Halle

Spoiler:

Opening Speech: Hello (Players name), I've been waiting for you to challenge the Elite again. In anticipation of your arrival, I have trained much in (Name of a major mountain in the game), and have realized a new focus, realizing this has shown me how to defeat you this time!

Aerodactyl

Level: 97
Ability: Pressure
Item: Smooth Rock
Nature: Jolly – 252 Attack/ 252 Speed/ 6 HP

- Earthquake
- Thunder Fang
- Stone Edge
- Taunt

Armaldo

Level: 99
Ability: Battle Armor
Item: Scope Lens
Nature: Naughty – 255 Attack/ 252 Speed/ 3 HP

- X-Scissor
- Stone Edge
- Aqua Tail
- Cross Poison

Relicanth

Level: 100
Ability: Rock Head
Item: Quick Claw
Nature: Impish – 252 Defense/ 252 Attack/ 6 HP

- Head Smash
- Waterfall
- Double-Edge
- Explosion

Lunatone

Level: 102
Ability: Levitate
Item: Wise Glasses
Nature: Modest – 252 Special Attack/ 252 Special Defense/ 6 HP

- Psychic
- Calm Mind
- Ancient Power
- Signal Beam

Tyranitar

Level: 103
Ability: Sand Stream
Item: Life Orb
Nature: Adamant – 252 Attack/ 252 Speed/ 6 Defense

- Crunch
- Fire Punch
- Stone Edge
- Aqua Tail

Ryhperior

Level: 101
Ability: Solid Rock
Item: Lagging Tail
Nature: Brave – 255 Attack/ 129 Defense/ 126 Special Defense

- Payback
- Avalanche
- Hammer Arm
- Stone Edge

Closing Speech: Well (Players name), I have judged you wrong. You truly are one of the best trainers I have battled with.

Final Words: Go onward to the final Elite, and face you destiny as Reigning Champion!

Team Strategy

Spoiler:

Her overall strategy remains the same; however, her Pokémon's strategies have changed.

Aerodactyl- Hasn't changed its strategy, but replaced Aerial Ace with Taunt, in anticipation of stat-boosting moves. Halle will now recall Aerodactyl, but it is still her lead. She considers Aerodactyl her main sweeping Pokémon.

Armaldo- The main powerhouse of her team, Armaldo will not be frequently switched out, but she will use her potions on Armaldo the most. Armaldo usually uses Cross Poison as its main attack, in hopes of poisoning the opposition.

Relicanth- Relicanth does not change its strategy as a Physical Wall, but now uses Explosion before it realizes it will die. This plays well with its Focus Band.

Lunatone- Halle uses her Lunatone as a special attacker. Lunatone will occasionally use Signal Beam, until its foe is confused. Realizing its weaknesses are usually Special attack, it will use Calm Mind frequently.

Tyranitar- Her Tyranitar no longer Dragon Dances, but is now frequently switched out, to ensure a steady sandstorm during the battle. The Tyranitar's Thunder Wave and Dragon Dance have been replaced in favor of Fire Punch and Aqua Tail respectively, in order to gain massive type-coverage.

Ryhperior- Halle's Ryhperior relies on being attacked first. Realizing Ryhperior will never move first, Halle's Ryhperior will use Hammer Arm and Avalanche occasionally. Ryhperior is Halle's fall back Pokémon, which she will usually send out last.

Extra Information

Pokémon in the Pokeballs

Spoiler:

Golem

Level: 65
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Impish

- Rock Smash
- Rock Slide
- Dig
- Earthquake

Tyranitar

Level: 65
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Docile

- Rock Climb
- Crunch
- Dig
- Brick Break

Aggron

Level: 65
Ability: Rock Head
Nature: Lax

- Strength
- Iron Head
- Stone Edge
- Dig

Wild Pokémon found in the caves


Golem's Cave

Spoiler:

Spoiler:

Spoiler:

Golem (Level 65, Very Rare)
Ability: Rock Head/Sturdy

- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Double Edge
- Stone Edge

Larion (Level's 50-56, Uncommon)
Ability: Rock Head/Sturdy

Level's 50-55
- Protect
- Metal Sound
- Double Edge
- Iron Tail

Level 56
- Metal Sound
- Double Edge
- Iron Tail
- Metal Burst

Larvitar (Level's 45-50, Common)
Ability: Guts

Level's 45-49
- Payback
- Crunch
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge

Level 50
- Crunch
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Hyper Beam

Ursaring (Level's 46-51, Common)
Ability: Guts/Quick Feet

Level 46
- Faint Attack
- Sweet Scent
- Slash
- Scary Face

Level's 47-48
- Sweet Scent
- Slash
- Scary Face
- Rest

Level's 49-51
- Slash
- Scary Face
- Rest
- Snore

Onix (Level's 48-54, Very Common)
Ability: Rock Head/Sturdy

Level 48
- Dragonbreath
- Iron Tail
- Sand Tomb
- Double Edge

Level's 49-54
- Iron Tail
- Sand Tomb
- Double Edge
- Stone Edge

Sudowoodo (Level 60, Rare)
Ability: Sturdy/Rock Head

- Slam
- Sucker Punch
- Double Edge
- Hammer Arm

Tyranitar's Cave

Spoiler:

Tyranitar (Level 65, Very Rare)
Ability: Sand Stream

- Payback
- Crunch
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge

Graveler (Level's 50-56, Uncommon)
Ability: Rock Head/Sturdy

- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Double Edge
- Stone Edge

Aron (Level's 45-50, Common)
Ability: Sturdy/Rock Head

Level 45
- Protect
- Metal Sound
- Iron Tail
- Double Edge

Level's 46-50
- Metal Sound
- Iron Tail
- Double Edge
- Metal Burst

Ursaring (Level's 46-51, Common)
Ability: Guts/Quick Feet

Level 46
- Faint Attack
- Sweet Scent
- Slash
- Scary Face

Level's 47-48
- Sweet Scent
- Slash
- Scary Face
- Rest

Level's 49-51
- Slash
- Scary Face
- Rest
- Snore

Magcargo (Level's 48-54, Very Common)
Ability: Magma Armor/Flame Body

Level's 48-51
- Ancient Power
- Amnesia
- Lava Plume
- Rock Slide

Level's 52-54
- Amnesia
- Lava Plume
- Rock Slide
- Body Slam

Sudowoodo (Level 60, Rare)
Ability: Sturdy/Rock Head

- Slam
- Sucker Punch
- Double Edge
- Hammer Arm

Aggron's Cave

Spoiler:

Aggron (Level 65, Very Rare)
Ability: Rock Head/Sturdy

- Metal Sound
- Iron Tail
- Double Edge
- Metal Burst

Pupitar (Level's 50-56, Uncommon)
Ability: Shed Skin

Level's 50-53
- Dark Pulse
- Payback
- Crunch
- Earthquake

Level's 54-56
- Payback
- Crunch
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge

Geodude (Level's 45-50, Common)
Ability: Sturdy/Rock Head

- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Double Edge
- Stone Edge

Ursaring (Level's 46-51, Common)
Ability: Guts/Quick Feet

Level 46
- Faint Attack
- Sweet Scent
- Slash
- Scary Face

Level's 47-48
- Sweet Scent
- Slash
- Scary Face
- Rest

Level's 49-51
- Slash
- Scary Face
- Rest
- Snore

Solrock (Level's 48-54, Very Common)
Ability: Levitate

Level's 48-52
- Embargo
- Cosmic Power
- Heal Block
- Rock Slide

Level's 53-54
- Cosmic Power
- Heal Block
- Rock Slide
- Solarbeam

Sudowoodo (Level 60, Rare)
Ability: Sturdy/Rock Head

- Slam
- Sucker Punch
- Double Edge
- Hammer Arm

I really am sorry about the formatting with the bold thing, but it will take me like an hour to fix all of it...I spent two weeks creating this thing, so please do disregard it...I know the formatting is terrible though...

Oops...could someone please delete my post? I don't know how to.

Comments

Skip Shot - You know the drill: amazing work, great formatting, progression, etc. I do have a comment for your overall formatting though: work on the Bold / Underlined formatting, as by using flares of it, you make it 100x more readable. I enjoyed seeing how you took my advice about the "exception pokemon" However, I find your E4 Round 1 battle to very similar to your Casey Round 2 battle. Maybe make a switch out of Empoleon / Arghonaut Thank you for giving us one of the most competitive E4s so far.

Zeta Dimentio - In - Cred - I - Ble. What an awesome Elite 4; I would totally love playing through it. All your formatting is perfect, progression is well done, and you stayed consistent with the theme. I like how you also used the "exception pokemon" (Flygon), & the pokemon who could be seen as one of the types (Latias). It is very competitively viable, and a thoroughly enjoyable E4. Great work!

Skyblue - Thank you so much for being a new face in this project! However, there are some things you need to work on. Formatting wise its perfect; keep it like that. However, your Round 1 battle needs 5 Pokemon; not 1, 2, 3, 4, or 6, and your Round 2 battle needs 6 pokemon. Also, the competitive viability of your E4 submission could be improved upon, visit www.smogon.com to find some competitive sets for each pokemon =). The other problem is that we already have a Grass type E4, so we can't use that one. I'm sorry =/. HOWEVER, I want to see you come back with vengeance in the next round, I think you have the potential to be a winner.

SethMetal37 - Great job this round. Everything is perfect except for the bolding, and I understand what happened there: its happened to me too many times. Excellent work, the only thing I would reccommend would be to use Tyranitar as your lead, as the whole team benefits from it. I'm also questioning the competitive viability of Relicanth. Thank you sooooooooooooooo much for submitting this round =)

BY FAR THE BEST E4 ROUND SO FAR. POLL WILL BE UP LATER TODAY

Maci12 said:

Comments

Skip Shot - You know the drill: amazing work, great formatting, progression, etc. I do have a comment for your overall formatting though: work on the Bold / Underlined formatting, as by using flares of it, you make it 100x more readable. I enjoyed seeing how you took my advice about the "exception pokemon" However, I find your E4 Round 1 battle to very similar to your Casey Round 2 battle. Maybe make a switch out of Empoleon / Arghonaut Thank you for giving us one of the most competitive E4s so far.

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With the Bold/Underlined, would you prefer I took some of the Bold out, or add some underlining in, and where would you prefer it?

Oooh, looking back, the two teams are quite similar. Both have Pert, Arghonaut, and Empoleon. I think that Pert is very important for Costa's team, so that needs to stay. Arghonaut will probably leave, because Empoleon and Suicune are the only two special sweeping Pokemon on my team, and I don't want to sacrifice balance on the offensive spectrum. I'll replace Arghonaut with a Calm Mind Slowbro later today. The changes will be up some time this afternoon.

Too bad I couldnt find time to squeeze a gym in this round! Who won the last, me or Skip Shot? Last time I checked the vote was tied.

I thought I put that she frequently switches between to Tyranitar but maybe not and with Relicanth, nobody expects it. Plus I didn't want to overuse the fossil pokemon

Eos Aduro said:

Too bad I couldnt find time to squeeze a gym in this round! Who won the last, me or Skip Shot? Last time I checked the vote was tied.

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Maci makes the final decision because it was tied.

Hey everyone! Round 12: Elite 4 (3) was fantastic. If we got that many submissions of that quality every round, I would be soooooooooooo happy. Just for that reason, I am giving you four days on Round 13: Elite 4 (4). Remember, I will be entering this Round as well, so in order to be unbias, the poll in Round 13 will include everyone who submitted, which means there will most likely be two.

That being said ROUND 13: ELITE 4 (4) IS OPEN!!!!!

Remember to keep these things in mind:

Originally posted by Maci12, Elite 4 Post

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Where to Find Information

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I require pictures & comptitive movesets in the Elite 4. Any post that lacks either of these will not be counted. Here is where you can find pictures:​

Sprites

www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites.html - This is the site I use for most pictures: you can get them quite fast.​

https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Main_Page - Bulbapedia is great for a wide variety of things. You also get access to HG/SS on this site, which you cannot do on the first site.

Competitive Movesets

www.smogon.com - Easy, quick access to competetive movesets. Search the pokemon's name and look for a movest that fits the team.

www.serebii.com - If the pokemon has been featured under Pokemon of the Day, you can get competetive movesets about them.

Obviously, there are also competitive movesets to be found on Pokecommunity.

NOTE: I am not advertising these sites, I am providing links to them as they provide information that is relevant to what I am asking of people during the Elite 4 rounds.

ALSO, I would love to see people go beyond the slate if they can, do whatever you can think of. All of the gyms that were selected went above and beyond in some way, so think of a way you can.

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Originally posted by Maci12, Level Ranges

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Elite 4 (4) - 81 - 86 [Round 2 = 99- 105][/QUOTE]

As a final note, please remember that this is Round 4, so everyone will be doing their best work here. Be creative, go overboard, and have a lot of fun! After this round, we will get into the Rivals, and they are a lot of fun to make =)


Here is the (late) poll:


Skip Shot -



All the submissions were great this round. It came down to formatting, and if you followed level ranges / pokemon amounts. I look forward to a fantastic Elite 4 (4) Round!!!

Edit- lol, that's pretty funny. It's fine Maci12.

With that, I vote for myself. Zeta Dimentio. Since I really like the team, but like I said, I was testing the waters with that team, and I just slapped together a puzzle. I'll make sure the next entry is better.

Umm HOLY **** I FORGOT TO PUT ZETA DIMENTIO IN! YOUR ELITE 4 WAS MY FAVORITE! Yeah, I rectified that immediately, sorrry!!! I put Eos Aduro in, and he didn't even submit this round =P

I am gonna vote for myself, SethMetal37, because I like my E4 the best. Also, this will likely be my last entry, I might try to do the rivals, but I am gonna be pretty busy like all the time now. I'll still get on and look at these though, and vote.

Well thanks for thinking of me anyways Maci :P! I WILL get a round in this time, not immediately though, I have a 70 page social booklet.

I'm not sure who to vote for, because the last round isn't decided yet! If I won Round 2, I would vote for SethMetal, and if Skip Shot won, I would vote for Zeta!! I cant decide!!

I'm pretty much torn between my own Elite 4 and SethMetal's. SethMetal brought in one of the greatest puzzle concepts to date, and it will be hard to match that. I'm not to keen on the competitive viableness of his sets, however. I'll do something similar to Eos: If my Elite 4 Round 2 is picked, I will vote for my own, and if Eos wins, SethMetal will get my vote.

So we have 4 days... that gives me till the day before Thanksgiving (yay 16th bday) to do this. Time to get cranking!!