ASB News [December 2016]

[Chris 2.1]

UPDATE


NEW GYM LEADERS


Razor Leaf is no longer an official Gym Leader. We have an additional four new Gym Leaders in ASB:


MeLoveGhosts

River

Elec Man EXE

Saffire Persian


These four will be adding their arenas and badges to the Gym Leader tower. Once ALL FOUR are up you may challange a particular Gym Leader.

[Chris 2.1]

New Gym Leaders

Ok! All Leaders are present and correct, the current lineup being:

Chris 2.0
The Missing Link
The Blue Avenger
OzAndrew
MeLoveGhosts
SaffirePersian
River
Elec Man EXE
- - - - - - - -
Aragornbird (On Hiatus)



AB's position is still under consideration. He has not been removed as it is not clear if he has left. If he does return he will be allowed to stay on but he is not available for challanges.


All of these leaders are able to be challanged. Check the Gym Leader Tower to see who is free for a match!



Diamond and Pearl

As mentioned Diamond and Pearl is being released well...today. However it will not be implemented into ASB until May 1st. This gives those of you lucky enough to have a copy a chance to get familliar with the attacks, Pokemon and new concepts.

On May 1st ASB will have a new look, including:
-New Egg Groups at the Egg Center (as well as new Pokemon obtained from current Eggs)
-New Safari Zone areas (as well as new Pokemon found in current areas)
-The Attack List V2, which will have EVERY attack in alphabetical order. It will also explain to you the damage, fatigue, accuracy and any other aspects of every Pokemon Attack.
-There will be the ASB giveaway, with more details below.


There are also talks of a DP tournament.....although this will not happen for a while.



The Diamond and Pearl Giveaway

On May 1st for one week only there will be a free giveaway in the main ASB. Every member is entitled to a free single-stage or non-evolving Pokemon from Generation 4.

In the topic all you need to do is post and say you would like a Pokemon. Request the species, gender and any other physical features (specific colour, spots, patterns etc). You will then be replied to (by a mod)and the request will be confirmed and you will recieve your Pokemon.

All details will follow and will be fully explained on May 1st. Holders of Diamonds or Pearls (from the Safari Zone) might find themselves in for a surprise!

[The_Missing_Link]

This is just a mini announcement from me


I have included a new rule in the Bank which some people have not taken notice of. If you think your bank post is not adhering to Rule 4, please edit it and make the necessary corrections. I do not want to fine people left and right but if you continue to ignore me, I will not hesitate in fining you

[Chris 2.1]

Update


About time I think! Just a few things really, making sure you guys are all in the loop.


Contests

May and June are winding down. The Grand Festival will only start when the contests are all finished. April's future is being discussed.

The Grand Festival is going to be similar to last years. The 3 behind it have NOT been confirmed yet but I am sending PMs to people. I will more than likely be judging but I am not 100% sure.

It will feature 3 appeal stages and 2 battle stages, but will have a different format than last years.


ANYBODY with a ribbon is eligible to sign up. I anticipate we will have 12-14 places. Signups will be up when the contest season has ended.



Tournaments

The Tiny Tourney has almost finished.

The Random Tourney is moving slowly. Refs and battlers keep checking to make sure your not slowing it down.



The Safari Zone

I will be sending Ref packs out to those who requested them. We do not need any Safari Refs at the moment. But for current refs please make sure you keep a record of when you ref matches and once you post 5, claim your points ASAP to avoid backlogging

I must say I'm pleased with the success of the Safari Zone. Thanks to all refs and entrants for their hard work and commitment.



The Giveaway

It's still around, popular as ever! Also there is a BRAND NEW PROMOTION on eggs: if you buy two you get a third absolutely free! 3 eggs for 2 points? I think that would be a perfect incentive to give away some new gifts!

Or if you want to keep them for yourself, good idea!

This lasts only until July 10th though so do make the most of it!



Reffing

As mentioned int he Reffing Tower we're keeping a closer eye on Refs. If you are displaying a more complex approach to reffing and can handle difficult situations, we may promote you without you having to take the mock battle.

However we will never demote someone without first warning them. This is unlikely to happen very often.

Mock Reffings will also be up more frequently; we are also going to make sure that they are more demanding of you as a referee.





Thats all folks.

[Chris 2.1]

Barely.

I joke, but seriously I've been away the last 5 days after SEVERE login problems. So if you feel ASB has been slow, laboured and generally poorly maintained, its probably because I wasn't here.

Although in retrospect I see TBA and Becca around. So you've probably not noticed.

Anyway....I'll...be around if you need me.