Game: Pokemon Hangman v.77 (MA)

[Lady Vulpix]

NOTE: here is the link to The Official Pokémon Hangman Randomizer. If you select a Pokemon with alternate forms using the Official Pokémon Hangman Randomizer, it will also name what form has been selected in parentheses, like "UNOWN (A)" or "BURMY Steel." Don't include this extra letter, extra word, or extra symbol in the puzzle, however. Just tell the winner what the form is when you award the plushie!

Pokémon Hangman v.77
Little_Pikachu approved

Game Founder / Rules Creator: Jay
Rules Editor For This Version: Lady Vulpix
Hosts: mr_pikachu, Number1ChanseyFan, Shadow Wolf, Lady Vulpix

We're all probably played hangman in the past, or at least heard of it. Pokemon Hangman was first created by Mist (now PancaKe) who was associated with the Charmander Central Club in giving out "plushies" as prizes for people who had guessed correctly. People began big collections of these "plushies" when this game was first introduced to PCG, and we hope that people will extend their big collections, or even start them, today.

Rules
Newest rules in Cyan

The rules of Hangman are fairly straightforward. If you don't know them, then watch a few people post and we're sure you'll get the hang of it. (Pun intended? I don't know, I just copy/pasted it.)

But we do have specific rules that we need to follow to make the game slightly trickier. You may only post a maximum of THREE single letter guesses per person before you must guess the name of the Pokemon. This rule is subject to change. But for now it's THREE and only THREE single letter guesses per person, per round. This shouldn't be too hard to follow. If you notice someone that has made more than three single letter guesses then you should be smart and tell them so.

On each new puzzle, no player may guess a vowel (A, E, I, O, or U) until they have guessed at least one consonant. However, anyone may make Pokemon guesses before guessing a consonant.

When someone guesses the word correctly it is their turn to think of a Pokemon for others to guess. Please make sure you don't mess up for other people's sake - double check to see if a letter is present once or more in the Pokemon's name you're doing before you post to avoid mistakes. Also, if it's your turn, try and preserve the rarity of each plushie so we have a nice mix. You can use the randomizer (see link above) to help you with this. However, if you use another randomizer and the pokemon you have to award has an alternate form, select the form that you will award and announce it at the end of the puzzle.

You may only win a maximum of three plushies per 24-hour period; this is to prevent a certain group of people called plushie hogs grabbing all the stuff every second turn. (Each new day begins 24 hours after you've won the first of the three plushies.)

Even if you win three plushies you may still play. However, if you win after you've exceeded the limit you must either A) give the plushie to someone else who is less fortunate or B) do not take the plushie as a prize. Just make sure everyone has a fair go too!

Legendaries can be won here, but only a worker may award them. Anyone else may not. If this were possible we'd have legendaries popping up everywhere, and they deserve some rarity. Shiny plushies may also be won here, and only the workers may give them out. You won't know if you've won one of these very rare plushies until you win the plushie.

The only pokemon that aren't allowed to be done by the players here are: Zapdos, Articuno, Moltres, Mew, Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-oh, Celebi, Raikou, Suicune, Entei, Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Jirachi, Deoxys, Groudon, Kyogre, Latios, Latias, Rayquaza, Uxie, Azelf, Mesprit, Heatran, Regigigas, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Cresselia, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, Keldeo, Landorus, Tornadus, Thundurus, Meloetta and Genesect. All others are fine.

Some Pokemon have unusual characters in their names. The following is a guide to show how we display those Pokemon in Hangman puzzles:

*Ho-oh - HOOH(4 letters)
Mr. Mime - MRMIME(6 letters)
Mime Jr. - MIMEJR(6 letters)
Porygon Two - PORYGON2(8 letters)
Porygon Z - PORYGONZ(8 letters)
Nidoran Female - NIDORANF(8 letters)
Nidoran Male - NIDORANM(8 letters)
Farfetch'd - FARFETCHD(9 letters)

* - Since Ho-oh is a legendary, only a worker may award it. But this could be useful if you see a worker giving a four-lettered puzzle.

You are allowed a maximum of NINE incorrect guesses before it's Game Over, not per person, that includes everyone's incorrect guesses. Usually people guess the name before the nine incorrect guesses so don't worry. If no one guesses the Pokemon correctly by the quota then no one receives a plushie, and one of the workers must do the next puzzle. You don't get two turns in a row at it. You may only post one guess until the person posts an update of the current Pokemon.

Try and not be too idle, the workers would like the game to be fast moving. If you guess the Pokemon correctly and then you're going to be away for 2 weeks then don't wait until you get back because you'll most likely forget about the game. Give someone else a turn.

Right now, an incorrect letter is counted as 1 incorrect guess and incorrect Pokemon are also counted as 2 incorrect guesses. This is also subject to change later on to improve/decrease the difficulty, if any of the workers think it's needed.

Absolutely no editing your guess at the name or a letter. If you plan to edit your post and notice a late spelling mistake and want to change it then specify so. Don't use this as an excuse to change your guess because you might have someone who witnessed you with your previous guess. You'll be in big trouble then.

If it is your turn to post a puzzle, you have 48 hours to post or update the puzzle. In the case of updating, this applies to three situations:
1. When someone makes a letter guess, and it is in (or not in) the puzzle (this also applies to letter guesses in advance).

2. When someone makes a Pokemon guess, and it is wrong/right.

3. When you have yet to post after winning a plushie.

If you don't post 48 hours after any situation above, you will lose your turn, and one of the workers will start the next puzzle. (note: the 48 hour rule doesn't apply to the workers). This will keep the game running quickly.

When you are guessing the name of a Pokemon on anyone else's turn, you must spell the Pokemon correctly in order to win a plushie of that Pokemon. Example of this rule in action: let's say someone guessed "Picachu" as their answer to a puzzle, and then another person afterword guesses "Pikachu." If the puzzle is indeed Pikachu, the person who posted second would get the plushie, since the first person spelled it wrong. So please try and avoid making this mistake every time you guess a Pokemon. As for a counter-example, if the man is close to hanging, a correct guess for the Pokemon that is spelled incorrectly will unfortunately make the man hang if there are 1 or 2 guesses remaining, so be careful about this.

Also, if it's your birthday, you're more than welcome to pick any plushie you want for your birthday (excluding legendaries), however, you cannot pick a shiny plushie, as they are obviously rarer than legendaries. When it is your birthday, just post here saying what regular coloured, non-legendary plushie you want and one of the workers will give you your plushie on their next post.


Plushies

What is a Plushie?

Plushies are soft toys. In this game, if you guess a Pokemon correctly you receive a soft toy of the Pokemon you guessed correctly.

What do I do with a Plushie?

Umm... look at them? They aren't really used for anything, mainly just a fun collecting sort of thing. That's all. Maybe one day they might be used for something, but that's a doubtful possibility. If you have a site it might be wise to put them on there to keep track of what you have. Or keep them on a word document.

I don't like my plushie! Can I trade with someone else?

Yes, you may as long as the other person agrees. If they don't want to trade with you then you should respect that. There are many others that may want to trade. Since this game was created long ago some people may already have a decent amount of plushies they might like to trade. You could try sending a PM/IM to one of them if you would like to trade or ask for a list of their plushies. Most people who played Expedia have plushies, so try trading with one of them, or you could start playing the game to extend your collection a different way.

Can I sell my plushies? Or buy one off someone?

No, you may not sell your plushies for CCPs or Stamps.

How many plushies am I allowed to own?

As many as you can win here. Just remember you can only win a maximum of three every 24-hour-period!

Final Words

ONLY post the names of Pokemon. No dictionary words (nor anything else that is not a Pokemon)! That is if you haven't been bothered to read the rules, which I recommend reading. There are almost 650 Pokemon to choose from so good luck!

If there's something you don't understand then ask Number1ChanseyFan, Shadow Wolf, Lady Vulpix, or mr_pikachu -- we bite but we'll still help. Or maybe someone else can help. Have fun! Your hosts and hostesses -- mr_pikachu, Number1ChanseyFan, Shadow Wolf, and Lady Vulpix.

The man has been hung a total of forty-three (43) times (last hanging: 2011-09-05)

Knight of Time is running the current puzzle. I've already won 3 plushies today, but I will guess an R to help other players.

[Knight of Time]

Thanks Gabi...I wasn't expecting to be caught off-guard at the end of the last version, but oh well, it happens.

There's no R here, sorry.

--------- (9)

Incorrect Guesses: R

Guesses Remaining: 8

[Lady Vulpix]

Oh, sorry, I guess you didn't see Brian's post.

Nicely done, Kyle! We'll let you answer Gabi's question, and then I think that will be a great point at which to close this version of Pokemon Hangman.

Anyway, we're on a new version now and everything's OK. Is there an L?

[mr_pikachu]

Sorry about that, Kyle... I just figured that we were at the point for a new version anyway, and it seemed like a nice idea to close the book on that one with your climactic 250th win.

Anyway, is there an N here?

[Knight of Time]

Yeah Gabi, I didn't see Brian's post before I first posted the puzzle, but I saw it afterward, so it's all okay.

There is an L, but no N here.

-l------- (9)

Incorrect Guesses: R, N

Guesses Remaining: 7

[mr_pikachu]

Ooh, I think this is a Blastoise!

[Knight of Time]

It is indeed, Brian!

'hands you a Blastoise plushie'

Well, even though I have to wait until tomorrow afternoon, I might as well guess an R in advance to see if it helps someone else win a plushie tonight.

BTW, Brian, I'm just curious to if you made any progress on your trade list yet since I helped you?

[mr_pikachu]

Thanks, Kyle! No, I haven't had a chance to work on my plushie list, but that's on my to-do list!

Anyway, here's the next puzzle


R _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (8)

Incorrect Guesses: N/A
Incorrect Guesses Remaining: 9


Good luck!

[Fett One]

Is there a T?

[mr_pikachu]

I'm afraid not.


R _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (8)

Incorrect Guesses: T
Incorrect Guesses Remaining: 8

[Lady Vulpix]

I can't get a plushie now, but I can still guess. Is it Rapidash? If it is, I'll give it to the next poster who hasn't won 3 plushies within the last 24 hours.

[mr_pikachu]

Indeed it is, Gabi! The Rapidash belongs to... well, someone. ^^;;

R in advance, please!

[Knight of Time]

Well that someone doesn't need to be me...even if I didn't get 3 plushies today, I already have a Rapidash.

N in advance please.

[Fett One]

S in advance please.

[Shadow Wolf]

*raises hand*

I already have one too.

L in advance please.

[Lady Vulpix]

OK, then the Rapidash belongs to Fett One.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ L L _ (10)
Wrong guesses: R, N, S.
Guesses left: 6

[Knight of Time]

It has to be Gothitelle.

[Lady Vulpix]

Indeed! The Gothitelle plushie is yours, Kyle. Your turn!

[Shadow Wolf]

Well done Kyle! N in advance please.

[Knight of Time]

Thanks Gabi, that's the first B/W plushie I now have a double of, so this one's becoming trading fodder (hopefully with Brian whenever he's ready for trading again; Shadow Wolf, what doubles do you have at the moment? I might consider a trade with you instead for now if you have any doubles I don't have).

Okay, here's the next puzzle.

---------- (10)

Incorrect Guesses: N

Guesses Remaining: 8

[Shadow Wolf]

Hmm, how about an R?

Kyle: My list hasn't changed much, so I'm not sure if something new comes up. Nevertheless, here's the list:

Nidoqueen, Alakazam, Magneton, Hitmonlee, Kabutops, Azumarill, Sudowoodo, Umbreon, Corsola, Treecko, Cascoon, Makuhita, Swalot, Duskull, Metagross.

[Knight of Time]

There's no R here, and I'm afraid I have every one of the plushies you mentioned, Shadow Wolf.

---------- (10)

Incorrect Guesses: N, R

Guesses Remaining: 7

[Shadow Wolf]

Wow, then my last letter guess is: L

[Knight of Time]

There is an L here.

----l----- (10)

Incorrect Guesses: N, R

Guesses Remaining: 7

[Lady Vulpix]

I'm at university, so I'll throw in a guess: is it Jigglypuff?

[Knight of Time]

It is Jigglypuff, Gabi.

'hands you the plushie'

Can I have an R in advance, please?

[Lady Vulpix]

Whoa, that was a lucky guess!

I have one already, so this one will be up for trade!

Current trading list: Lapras, Slaking, Nidoqueen, Charmander, Jigglypuff.

R _ _ _ _ _ (6)
Guesses left: 9

[Knight of Time]

Ooh, this could be a plushie I'm looking for...is there a U?

[Lady Vulpix]

Yes, there is!

R _ _ _ _ U (6)
Guesses left: 9

[Knight of Time]

Let's try Raikou first.

[Lady Vulpix]

No, sorry. But you'll probably get it now.


R _ _ _ _ U (6)
Wrong guesses: Raikou
Guesses left: 7

[Knight of Time]

Oh, well it's Raichu then.

[Lady Vulpix]

Yes, it is.

[Knight of Time]

Sweet, that adds another much-wanted plushie to my collection, thanks Gabi!

Here's the next puzzle.

------- (7)

Incorrect Guesses: n/a

Guesses Remaining: 9

[Fett One]

Is there a S?

[Knight of Time]

No there isn't, sorry.

------- (7)

Incorrect Guesses: S

Guesses Remaining: 8

[Fett One]

How about an E?

[Knight of Time]

How about two?

----ee- (7)

Incorrect Guesses: S

Guesses Remaining: 8

[Lady Vulpix]

Is it Goldeen?

[Knight of Time]

Nope.

----ee-

Incorrect Guesses: S, Goldeen

Guesses Remaining: 6