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Pokemon - Hoenn: Make a Wish

@Jonnyh447 Technically, the question was for you, personally. However, I don't think it's a big deal. I do like what you did, though. It's really very creative.
I did have a question: do all gym leaders utilize two different types?

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@Jonnyh447 It took me a little bit, but I totally remember, now. That's really clever! I like that you incorporated such a quirky mechanic from the game in that way. ^^

@FernStone Yes, you do. xP

I'm going to start working on how I'm going to format my next post so it get's everyone.
But any ideas anyone gets, feel free to share them and further contribute to the RP. ^^

I still have to add the Fairfax's, though. >.>
EDIT: added

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Awesome post @Jonnyh447! My mind's racing with ideas. ^^

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Oh yeah, I also added a gym leader to the OP. Just so everyone is aware. And it's really only for @Aphelion to take note of.

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@FernStone
Both characters are created. Just waiting on an IC post.
Life is currently busy.

@Prints Avoid
Has to finish CS. History is mostly complete (unless more progress has been made.
Life is currently busy.

@Jonnyh447
Character is complete. Just waiting on an IC post.
I'm unaware of the current goings-on for you.

@Aphelion
SLOWLY working on a post. xP
Caught a cold. Possibly getting over it.

I just wanted to do a little update of everyone so we're all aware of what's going on. ^^
Please correct me if I'm wrong...

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Not that it really affects anyone right now, but I added two more Pokemon to Forrest's roster. Cacturne and Milotic have joined the struggle! :D

I should probably go edit my first post >.>

Role-Play Advice

I apologize that my intent for the advice was not stated. And I don't believe I have the patience to debate the subtleties and subjectiveness of (English) grammar. I'd certainly be up for it, but I don't believe that place would be here. Instead, I'll add to what I've suggested.

Punctuation is as much a tool as the words themselves in writing. Learning what phrases need commas and when can help you understand how to form sentences, or to form them without punctuation. Then you can begin to break those rules in order to invoke something in particular.
Also, I'm not suggesting the memorization of every kind of phrase ever and what kind of punctuation they need. Just some light research could help if you're unsure how to go about wording something. (Maybe I'm the only one who actually studies grammar >.>...I'm a geek)

I'll clarify that when I said "edit" I meant "revision" which is not "to correct." It was to alter its execution to provide clarity, however subjective.

And I will purposefully neglect items that will only further unnecessarily heated debate for the sake of keeping this thread on-topic.

Role-Play Advice

I'll "ditto" @Pair of Hearts about @Jig's post.
However, I'll go into more specific details of that I can think.

• How do I do a proper collaboration post?
  I, personally, use MeetingWords/PiratePad/PublicPad. I can't seem to get GoogleDocs to do what I want and to look the way I want it to. But there are plenty of resources out there. Try out other people's suggestions and do your own research. Experiment and develop your own opinion. ^^
• How do I portray ships, buildings, and inanimate objects in general through writing without sounding boring?
  What does your character notice about them? Does your character notice them at all? Are they important to the plot?
  Your character comes up to a fence. That portion of the fence is what your character notices, but the fence goes on for miles. It's not necessarily important that the fence goes on for miles if the character is just going to climb it. However, it does become important when they try to find a way around it. On the other side, your character decides to jump it, making the length irrelevant. However another character doesn't want to climb it and wants to go around. Now the length is relevant. But should you mention it in your post anyway should that occur? Do you know it's going to occur regardless? Maybe, to keep your post about your character, mention such details in the OOC. But then you get into "trying to control the minutia of mundane objects," which can get excessive.
  So, if your character does care about the length now, your question to ask is "will they care about it later?" If not, then don't determine such a trivial aspect. If you're the GM and you want to make sure it is that length due to other characters interacting with, then post it ICly.
  I guess what I'm trying to say is "keep it in the perspective of your character." If we're talking about humans, we don't notice every little thing about something. So going into detail the colors of the banner flag on the bow of the ship would be what your character does or does not notice. Consider this when going into detail about something.
  
  In terms of "how should I write it?," use words that are relatively common but invoke some kind of feeling that you want to portray.
  Instead of using "red," you could write "cherry-stained, angry, rosacea-like." Uniquely hyphenated words can invoke images in the reader's mind more easily than something they have never seen or read before (conflagrant).
  Also, you could try to describe something that doesn't share a property with it. So, instead of calling a color by the color, describe it with an object (cherry-stained), an emotion (angry), or a physical condition (rosacea-like). Take your character's development, personality, knowledge into account when you are looking for a "more interesting" description.
  Now, I don't mean that this should be done with every detail ever. That would be clunky and overbearing on the reader. So pick the traits that you want to have leave a lasting impression on the reader.
• What is the right amount of detail in most posts? Are there any exceptions?
  To go with the above, as much detail as your character notices. However, I tend to follow grammatical structures when describing something. You can certainly spend an entire paragraph on describing an object. But that should only be 3-5 sentences (more isn't really a huge problem, but I don't like going longer because then it's just taxing to read). Then, sentences are a single item/thought. Sentences can be made to go on forever, but it's important to keep your reader in mind.
• I intend to head to an Advanced role-play at some point, but I would like to increase my skill beforehand. Do you have any general writing tips?
  There are two grammatical items I notice many RPers do that make it difficult (if not just irritating) to read/comprehend.
  Keep an eye on the use of commas.
  It tends to be generally unknown by most people when to use a comma. To remedy this, I think research would be most beneficial. Prepositional and Adverb phrases tend to be the main issue with the misuse (non-use) of commas. If you don't know what those are, then you're probably not using most of your commas right. xP
  
  End your sentences.
  Periods (fullstops) are your friend. End your thought before going into another. Most people can't comprehend multiple thoughts in one sentence. When we see a period, we know we're going to the next thought. When we don't see one, we try to keep for a few words and then just give up.
  Furthermore, sometimes a shorter, precise sentence can help invoke the finality/importance/abruptness that you want to invoke (I'm using that word a lot).
  
  But I'll take an example in something you've written. This isn't a "hey, look! You're a bad writer and you've already did something wrong!" We all use improper grammar when speaking, and this is a discussion thread, so it's effectively speaking through text.
  

  It's been a while since I've been in any role-play, and while I would like to join one, I do think I could use some advice before I try and get involved again.

  
  

  It's been a while since I've been in any role-play. And while I would like to join one, I do think I could use some advice before I try and get involved again.

  
  
  This isn't the only edit this passage could have, but it addresses the idea of using periods more frequently than most do.
  It's something to consider. It's not something you need to do or people will look down on you. There will be instances when you want to drag out a sentence to invoke the feeling of "never-ending" or "shut up, already!"
  
  Taking this into account with the above suggestions about detail/description can make your work provoke something in others just by the spot in which you decide to place a period, the type of adjective you decide to use, etc.
• What early signs are there that a role-play will have longevity and not die out quickly? How can I help keep a role-play alive and fun as a poster? :'((((((((((((((((((

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So, I guess another question to pass the time and keep people here. ^^

@Prints Avoid@FernStone@Jonnyh447@Aphelion

If you were to be a Gym Leader, where would your Gym be, in what type would you specialize, and what Pokemon would you have?
If you want to go by the canon game's mechanics, feel free. Create a puzzle, choose a position (1-8). Determine levels, etc.

I'm going to go by this RP's canon.

Hider

-Place-
Cherrygrove City (Johto)

-Type-
Fire

-Pokemon-
Cyndaquil (0-4)
Quilava (5-13)
Typhlosion (14-18)
Houndour (3-9)
Houndoom (16-18)
Slugma (0-4)
Magcargo (12-18)
Numel (1-9)
Camerupt (10-15)
Lampent (10-15)
Chandelure (16-18)
Litleo (5-13)
Pyroar (14-16)

-Stipulations-
I would look for adaptability and creativity.
Adaptability: Using offensive maneuvers defensively to prevent damage. Using defensive maneuvers offensively to counter/damage me.
Creativity: Using maneuvers to accomplish something other than it's intended purpose.
From 0-4 Badges, I wouldn't have any limitations or stipulations. Just a normal "defeat my Pokemon with all of your Pokemon."
From 5 Badges and on, a challenger would only be able to use as many Pokemon as I would use.
From 10 Badges and on, a challenger would only be able to use as many Pokemon as I would use. The challenger would be able to choose the Pokemon, specifically, but the order in which they are used will be randomly determined.
From 16 Badges and on, a challenger would only be able to use as many Pokemon as I would use. The challenger would be able to choose the Pokemon, specifically, but the order in which they are used will be randomly determined. Switching Pokemon, from both sides, will not be allowed unless the Pokemon is determined to be defeated.

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@Prints AvoidThanks for the update! :D

Yeah, may is usually pretty busy. ^^
I'm just glad to hear that you're not leaving. ;)
I at least want to see your finished character (whenever that may be). And I know I'm not the only one. ;P