Guys, I got a quick question. How you think a Pokemon's type is determined?
I tend to think it's biological. *Lanee's theory for Darwin-esque evolution is part of it, where the younger forms like Azurill might gain/change types through Pokémon evolution to either better defend themselves against threats or based completely on environment. (For example, Steel-types might have better resistances to the weather/harsh climates in general, so if a Lucario trained in harsh conditions, Riolu would need to gain that extra type in order to better adapt.) For Pokémon that don't change type, it's probably just an affinity related to environment, need, or just basic body structure. (Like how Starly's a Normal/Flying because it's an ordinary bird. With wings. And therefore the ability to control wind.)
Incidentally, haven't forgotten about the challenge. I've read over the suggestions, and basically, this is what I'm planning:
Format
Seven-day (Midnight Sunday -> 11:59 PM Saturday -- either your local time or mine) challenge in which writers need to get 7k+ words down before midnight each Sunday.
Genre
Pretty much all-genres, any canon you want. All of them need to be Pokémon fics, however. (I'm not entirely sure it'd be easier to force people into one set canon, Feign. Some people are a bit more comfortable writing in mangaverse as opposed to gameverse, for example. So, I figure if you can figure out what works for you, feel free.)
Prompts?
To be honest, I'm not sure about this one. It'd be helpful, but I'm thinking maybe it should be optional so we don't end up like the Fanfiction Challenges and just so we have a bit more freedom.
Threads
There will, of course, be a discussion thread to post in for when you should be doing your speed challenge. I'm thinking we could also post links to our work there, and the first/second post can list entries. It'll probably end up in the main forum. Maybe.
Also, yeah, you'd get to put your submissions in your own threads. There will be shiny tags to put in your titles.
Y/N? Suggestions?