ASB News [December 2016]

[Blademaster]

'Tweren't nothing, boss.

Also, fuck year Abilities. Can't wait to see the list.

[Kurosakura]

I'll see if I can get over my artist's block and try to doodle something. Suggestions are welcome!

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

I've been looking at the list lately and will be discussing this with DL later. We just need to have some more moments. You know, the special ones n_n! No, really, since we both busy. Crap crap crap.

I've reminded, or tried to remind people about gymleaders by posting up the status on them in the chat-thread. Thanks a lot Elf, for visualising the badges the Gymleaders thought up. It's cool to see more gym challenges and I hope someone will be getting them all! He or she gets a free lapdance! And perhaps sometime more.. *whistle*

Sorry for not being a total new help, but I was kinda unsure on what the hell I could do around here. It was just normal for DL to take charge here, he's been doing this for quite a while, and damn good too. It's hard to compete with that Plus, I don't have blackman humor.

So, reffing is out of the question for now with extreme busy RL, but I'll be sure to do the December News. White man word on that. >_<

Further more, thanks a lot for those who voted for people at the ASB Awards. It was a smalll edition this year I think, but we'll be sure to make it even more cracking next year! Congratulations to all you who won; and again thanks to our local craftsman to make us these shiny plaques to put in our VS-seeker (another proof of you people's crazy minds, keep that coming!). Yes, I'm going to try and post a decent reply in the suggestions topic aswell.

Also, I wanna see more fighting!

I'm going to discuss with DL a new referee-promotion-action. We need to get those reffings up! DL is doing to much work around here. Hopefully our democratic system will allow us to shower you people with presents ^____^

Also, anyone up for contest-reffing? I seem them paychecks becoming better already.

*starts dragging a giant tree*

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Beloved servants, a good day to you all. Glad you could make it. Please have a seat.

December has been a reflective month, with lots of ideas coming from you, our slaves, and the modsquad who's devine power transforms your ideas into something that we take credit for! We worked on some stuff in our secret hideout and this is the result.

Teasers and new Shit!

Stone(r) - Shop: Yes, we're opening up a Stone Shop on the first of january! Not Thunder, Water or Fire, but original evolution stones. Stones grant the pokemon exposed to their power an evolution; making a difference between a Small Stone and a Large Stone.

Small Stone costs 6 points and can evolve a basic-pokemon into a stage 1 pokemon. Large stones evolve stage 1 pokemon, and cost 8 points. I use Polymarization and fuse my Stone shop with my Egg Center to create: DL's shiny magic place. Real name coming january first!

Egg center: DL's cooking tha eggz, and even more so next year! Next year, more crazy promotions and manipulating diseases will plague the egg-center. 50% more chance on Ice-pokemon in a Hydro-egg in january? More chance on a love-pokemon in Plain-egg on valentinesday? Higher chance on black pokemon during Martin Luther King day? DL's got it all and is ready for you. Starting new year!

Abilities: All the abilities have been finished and are ready for testing. DL will put up the finished version of the list after this Newsletter and this comes with a request. We want each of you guys to try out abilities by using them in ONE of your matches. Then by the end of the year we can gather the opinions of you battlers, you refs, and you watchers out there and get the system complete, before unleashing it on you, for realz!

The abilities will be optional in battle, so not mandatory, for those who still want to battle without them.

Ladder: You all heard a strange alcoholic talk about a ladder-system? No, you're not on drugs, it's true! Our secret hideout has been crowded for the past week plotting this scheme. The system is almost adjusted perfectly and if everything goes well then we can have that ready for next year! More information to come, probably in a seperate topic because that looks cool and important.

Elite 4: We have gymleaders yes. Are they good? Yes. Well, here's an easy system to show other people that you're just as good or even better. You can become one of the Elite 4 of ASB, but you'll have to work for it. Hard. Information on this new battle-fetish will come with the ladder. Watch out for that.

Towers: Me and DL going to do some smashing, some building and some re-construction. Stay clear of construction, you might hurt yourself. Check out new City-Center on newyearsday!

Season-gratitude: Yes, four times a year (every three months), starting in March (after the first three months of the new year) we're going to have a ref and month of the season! Wanna know how to get it? Stay in line or I'll kick your ass.

Safari Zone-changes: Yes sir, we mods can do it all, no doubt about that. Watch us as we pimp up the Safari Zone to fit 2010; ASB's most awesome year ever.

Movelist: The ASB move-list shall be completely finished on the first of january. That way we can get rid of the crummy title-topic

Reffing

I've seen a lot of people in the reffing tower, trying out the mock contest. Rookies and other rankings alike. That's good! Seriously, thanks to you refs this place can remain as active as it is today, and even more in the future. Glad to have you in our community.

To show our thanks to you who do all the work, we've been working on a new reffing-payment-system. Below, you can see the rank and the changes that are going to take place on January 1st.

Rookie
- Number of battles needed to collect reward: 6
- Reward: Free pokemon or evolution

Intermediate
- Number of battles needed to collect: 5
- Reward: Free pokemon or evolution
+ Free egg | Safari Zone Trip with Pokéball | 3 points

Advanced (= used to be expierenced)
- Number of battles needed to collect: 5
- Reward: Free pokemon or evolution
+ Safari Zone Trip with Greatball
+ Free egg
+ 4 points
Master
- Number of battles needed to collect: 4
- Reward: Free pokemon or evolution
+ Safari Zone Trip with Ultraball
+ Free egg and small stone | Large Stone
+ 5 points

Headrefs: yo mama.

==> New mock-battle/contest up soon!

Contests

DL's doing all the contests for now, but don't be discouraged to try reffing them yourself. Not all contest have to be big ones. You can arrange 4-player contests aswell, choose what kind of appeal you want, choose how many pokemon contending, choose how many out at a time; normal, double, super, hyper appeals? everything is possible!

To go along with the Battle-reffing, we got a little extra for you contest-refs.

When you finish 2 Contests you get, aside from the basic 4 points, the choice between a Small Stone and a free egg; or a Large Stone. Finish 3 Contests and get a Ribbon that will allow you entrance into next years Grand Festival (limited spots this time). When you finish 5 contests, you a 10 point jackpot!

Also, don't forget that contests count for a reffing on your reffing-sheet aswell.

Gym Leaders

More gym-matches are finished or on the way. That's good. I already saw that Mike Mysterio is going after gymleaders, one by one. You won't be stopping me there Mike, but you can try the rest! Actually, CEB made a big shiny badges-box where you can add in the badges as you win them. So be cool and start battling those gymleaders.

Moderation

This is the little section where I can praise myself and talk shit about DL, BUT since it's almost Christmas time I'll be nice. RACIST!

New Members

Yeah, I made up this part of the newsletter to make the new members feel more welcome

So, welcome Ayeun, Dark Cookiemaster, Shivaree, Drusillia and Kyuutetsuki! You all get one point for being cool, *ahem* I mean, new; just link to here in the banktopic.

Misc.

~ The Christmas tree is glowing like DL's cheeks. The kindness and generosity is fake and completely politically influenced, but we don't care.
~ ASB Banner? Who's up for making that stuff? Seriously, we need a kick-ass banner to show of our community! Aswell as a color! Get in that topic people!
~ Hall of fame is going to be updated aswell.
~ Sig-moves: we've got a pretty good grip on that idea aswell, but we're saving it for a bit further in the new year.
~ Do I hear another Tourney coming up next year? Oh wait, probably misheard that.

I know that's a lot to swallow, but I hope we did you guys a favor by using your ideas. Me and DL are both very excited about the stuff that's going to be brought in action!

[DarkestLight]

Higher chance on black pokemon during Martin Luther King day? DL's got it all and is ready for you.

RACIST!

[Mike Mysterio]

I will beat you MLG.

[Greyfox]

Hey, waitaminute, Darkly... this picture proves that your argument is invalid:

[Knight of Time]

If we're talking black Pokemon for Martin Luther King day, we're going to have to make a list of what Pokemon are naturally black in colour...the majority of them are Dark types, methinks.

[DarkestLight]

Hate you both, and Grey....there's no picture there

[Greyfox]

Is too...! =P

[DarkestLight]

...That picture is invalid. That's James Earl Jones and Bob Marley. They're both Black. INCORRECT WORD USAGE IN PHOTO=FAIL!

[Greyfox]

Since when is James Earl Jones white? Don't say Star Wars 6, because that doesn't count!

[DarkestLight]

XD

[DarkestLight]

Beloved servants, a good day to you all. Glad you could make it. Please have a seat.

Yeah I just stole his format. Sue me, I'm tired and sick. Anyway, we got a brand spanking new Newsletter for you all to read and enjoy. Though this one is what I'd expect a new one to be for this year, all sorts of small yet huge at the same time

Teasers and new Shit!

Stone(r) - Shop: Well, its open, as all have noticed. Which is pretty cool, considering most of us are now battling hard to evolve Pokemanz. I know I'm going to need to buy a bunch soon, But speaking of that..

Egg center: I may as well post this here. I wasn't too busy about the Incubation Station but for this year..there will be random Egg drops. They'll still cost the same, but they'll be special in a way.

All proceeds of random Egg deal drops will be going to something...awesome !!!

Well, to be fair, let me state the first one now. if you buy a Hydro Egg during 1/16/10 and 1/20/10, you will hatch a Pokemon that is part Ice sometime during its evolutionary life. You can buy a max of eggs a a day for this deal. Yes you can buy 8 eggs total over the 4 days.


Abilities: Well, after years of debating them, Abilities are up and running and for the most part...ASB has not crumpled to the ground. Like I expected. We have some stiucky situations-but those are worked on and I think as a whole, you all stuck to your guns about making them work without being superfluously overpowered. So, hats off to ya.

I'm sure there still will be snags, but things are running much smoother than before

Ladder: Ladder is chugging along, what are your thoughts so far. I wanna know!! I haven't had a ladder match yet, but I'm working on it. Im just prety psyched everyone took to it so danged fast.

Towers: Well, that's done and done. New Decade, new set. Thanks to MLG for all his demolition and diligence in keeping this place up to snuff while I relax a bit. Been weird not having to work so hard.

Season-gratitude: <---MLG still hasn't explained this to ya. I'm sure he will soon :O

Safari Zone-changes: EVERYONE WHO IS A SAFARI REF, CONTACT ME FOR UPDATES!!!

Contests

Thanks to Mew Master for reffing this years first contest! Dont think I've quit on giving Contests as well, I'm just letting everyone who wants a turn have it. Remember, There is no set limit on how many Contests happen in a month, its all up to the ref and participants-and how many they can handle!


Moderation

Too bad its a new year and I do Newsletters first hahahhaa. Shittalk time! MLG is garbage. Yo he ticks me off. Every time he types I feel english teeth in my ear and it burns like the dickens. He's not even from England! But it still burns. Its like he has a continental shelf for a snaggletooth

Told you I'd get you back, foo >P

New Members

O.o You know, I'm glad MLG made this section. He's really keeping this place together as a integrated society more than me currently, and I applaud him for that. But I don't know who's new since December...uhh..

Ryandude713
Mario 72486
Concept

Ya'll get one point. Link to this topic in the Bank when you claim.

Misc.

~ So umm yeah, not much here. Surprises to come soon in waves again. Always look forward to reading suggestions.
~ Tourney? Think all the main Christmas hoopla has died down. Might start one up.

Done for now :O Ya'll keep battling, ASB.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Formost: I like the use of the word 'ya'll'.

RACIST!

Also, season-gratitude is an event to honor Ref of the Season and Member of the Season. It comes four times a year *gasp*, so it'll start in March. So ya'll be good and I might grant you that prize! What? Yes, I am a total dictator. Eat beans.

I'd also like to hear about the abilities. What's good? What's bad? What needs twitching? Don't hesitate to throw it out. I don't want our cosy little diner to go bankrupt. Blow some life into my artificially created shithole!

That is all.

[Knight of Time]

Well, just a small note to pass along here, but everyone here ought to check the chat thread, I made an update to a blast from the past.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

What is this? A commoner posting in our elite mod-thread?

BURN HIM!

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

ASB NEWS UPDATE

Incubation Station: Ting Ding! We have a promotion starting on April 1st, no joke, and running until the 15th. Grass/Ground eggs will be more likely to hatch Grass pokemon, so all you grass-lovers out there, abuse the promotion! Also, evolution stones are still available for non-expierenced pokemon.

Abilities: Well actually, they seem to run fairly well. Still, if there are any questions don't hesitate to PM me or DL!

First catch list: Kyle finisihed the first catch list I started a few years back, so thank you Kyle for that. So if you're interested in eternal fame and glory in our ASB, check out what spots are still open.

Ladder: Yes, for all you competing in the Ladder. Switches to your team can be made from April 1st to 7th. Just post in the Ladder topic and let us know.

Ref and Member of the Season: Our first winner for Ref of the season is Knight of Time! You've proven yourself to be a good and consistent ref this season, well done. Member of the Season goes to Oslo this time; you're a welcome addition to our ASB, you battle well and you just approved as a ref, so try for Ref of the Season next time! Both of you get three points and a Free Catch or Evolution at Approval Tower.

Reffing

Times are busy, but I've seen a few applications in the Reffing Tower so things will pick again no doubt. Thanks to all the refs who are hanging in there!

Also: DL IS A GIRL! *runz*

Contests

Again thanks to Mew Master for doing the latest contest and proving that there are no limits to what contest you can do. Might aswell do one myself.. Damn.

Don't forget the contest rewards: When you finish 2 Contests you get, aside from the basic 4 points, the choice between a Small Stone and a free egg; or a Large Stone. Finish 3 Contests and get a Ribbon that will allow you entrance into this years Grand Festival (limited spots this time). And when you finish 5 contests, you get a 10 point jackpot!

Contests count for a reffing on your reffing-sheet aswell.

Tower of the Ascended

Mike is still on his path of collecting all gym-badges and I can't blame him! Still, the gymleaders records are up in the Tower of the Ascended so check it out. Also, challenge Blade, he's been in a killer mood ever since he got appointed. He's already proven his worth in the All-comers challenge so far. So beat him!

Moderation

Both me and DL have been quite busy with real life ever since 2010 started, so this a form of apologies here. Right now busy times are not over, but it seems a bit better, though. Still, you can always contact us via PM if you have any questions, or if you're in the mood for some love.

New Members

Welcome, Everoy, Oslo and Dogfish. You all get one point for free, just link to this topic in the Bank. We applaud newcomers and their unabused minds!

Misc.

~ ASB Banner: no one willing to take a crack at this?

Well that's it for this newsletter. I'm taking my leave with these words: keep fighting, damnit!

[Blademaster]

Aww, shucks.

[Oslo]

Yay, thanks, I'm flattered. Can't wait to use those points on something exciting!

[Blademaster]

Why is my NAME blinking?

[mario72486]

Why is my NAME blinking?

A better question would be: why is everyone a mod?

Gotta love April 1. This is an acid trip waiting to happen...

[Oslo]

Is it so bad that I actually find the background delightfully ironic and don't mind the new colour scheme?

Probably.

I will enJOY this day while it lasts.

EDIT: AHHH, why is my JOY blinking?

SECOND EDIT: This is on crack. JOY JOY JOY JOY JOY.

[DarkestLight]

State of the ASB Address

Hello all. May is in, and that's great. Allergies are gonna be gone pretty much altogether, summer's rolling in (Winter for you folks down unda) and I actually start reffing a bit more because that time of year is fast approaching!

Reffing

So. How're we doing. Reffing tower is getting some use finally, which is great. Tower of the Ascended hasn't done too bad in terms of reffings. I can tell you what I am thinking though. I'm thinking that its gonna be a good summer with the way battles are moving. Yeah some are slow, but with people coming back now, it will pick up to a good gait. Yay for that.

Also Ref/Member of the Season: Spring Edition ends in June, so keep at it. We're watching you o.o...MLG watches you when he's naked though, so be wary though.


Contest/Tournament?

Wow. We haven't had a contest all year. Nor had we any inkling of a Tournament. WelL, all that's about to change. Yessir, we're going to either have a Grand Festival or a Tournament! But-unlike decisions in the past, your Mod-team alone is going to decide which one will it be.

Unless of course, you think that's unfair, to which you can send your reasoning to MLG or I in PM.

Randomness/Moderation

Yeah so this section is new. Mainly 'cause MLG's getting a bunch of cheap shots at me lately in these NL's and I haven't the chance to counter.

But how do you counter a person who does such a good job, and is there when you are not and helps everyone out and still has a stern grip on his cock, and still focuses on the issues and still laughs abut it all and still wants to snuggle with his soiled socks after watching Beverly Thrills Cock 1-4 in a row?

Yeah, MLG's a hard one to replace n_N! I've been so sick these last few months that ugh, life was a chore, and I apologize ASB. Kina took it out on you. Never again. I'll get back into super reffing shape and throw some more energy into it, 'cause that's what we do. We bounce back hard! We're not a damn surviving ASB for nothin'

Ladder

Heald's gonna do some ladder Sprucing, and I am going to open up a few reffing slots. Check for them. We kinda want the Ladder to have a proper run, just to see how things are, feelings, adjustments, stuff like that.


Misc

Whoa, off soapbox there. What, 7 days til Iron Man, and its Free Comic Book Day. Uhh Whoa lets see. New members this past month include C~Dub, Deragf, papabopp, thatguy and Patar all of whom receive one point for being new and awesome and well received by everyone! . Claim it at the Financial Center, and link to this post :O

I'ma work on getting some oldbies back...they owe me -.-..and well soon it'll be that time of year. We have some good stuff ready for the summer, and if you didn't know, in the Incubation Center, all Pokemon they are flowery seem to hatch more often in their respective Egg Groups (Most likely Earth Eggs..but there's a few that hide out in other groups....mayyybe)

Uhh yeah. I got nothing but I got comics to snag. You keep fightin', ASB.


teeheehee

[Kurosakura]

You forgot to announce the triumphant return of one of our favorite refs! Which is me. [/ego and sarcasm]

Anyways, I totally forgot about the summer tree, which means I need to get my loli butt into gear and... take on more reffings. Yes.

[Ayeun]

Summer tree?

[Crazy Elf Boy]

Yeh isn't that weird they have Summer in July.

[DarkestLight]

Damn upside downlanders

[Ayeun]

I was serious... Whats the summer tree? Is it like the christmas tree we had? or is this kuro just being crazy?

[The_Missing_Link]

I was serious... Whats the summer tree? Is it like the christmas tree we had? or is this kuro just being crazy?

It is exactly the same as the Christmas Tree

[Darth CookieMonster]

When Is the summer tree gonna start?!

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Patience my friend, patience.

Also, newsletter is going to be up soon!

[Ayeun]

Mr MLG sir, I was just wondering what the rewards were for Contest reffing. Battle reffs get to trade in for points, and free pokemon and evolutions and stuff, but the poor contest reffs don't have anything.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

State of the ASB Address

JUNE! IT'S JUNE! FUCK I LOVE JUNE! Wait..exams, good weather whilst obligated to stay inside, hayfever getting the best of me again..fuck june. Anyway, newsletter should cheer me up. After all, I can bash and crash everything I want here IMMA GOD! *wiggles*

Reffing

I've seen a boost, a spurt, a blessing! ASB is alive folks, and we're telling ya! Refs are doing a great job keeping the place going, so an honest and well placed thank you is the right thing to do. Along with the thank you, I'm gonna thank one ref even more. Yes it's june, that means a half year has passed and we're on our second Ref of the season! Congrats, DarkestLight! You've always been a good and solid ref, but you've been taking up loads of reffing these last months (like you said in last newsletter), including Tourney! You don't need them, but earn them anyway: here's three points and a free catch/evolution!

Aside from that, new Mock-battle and Mock-contest are up for grabs in the reffing tower. Try out your chance on promotion!

Contest

In response to Ayeun's question: contests count as a succesful reffing, so you can just put them on the reffing-list. Aside from that, extra rewards are here for you contest refs! If you ref a contest with 1-4 you get two extra points after completing it, 4 points for a contest with 5-8 people, 6 points for 9-12 and 8 points for 13-16. ON TOP OF THAT, you get a free Small Stone for completing two entire contests, and a free Large Stone or 8 points for completing three contests. Now how's that for starters.

I've also seen DL running around with loads of ribbons, murmering something about a festival, something grand. Is he excentric or nuts?

Tournament

Holy jezus fricking chirst, this tourney is hot! Hot, fast, full of explosions and fireworks! You people are tha bomb, rocking this tourney so hard. Seriously, the tourney is going great and I would like to thank everyone battling, reffing or just spectating! People who already moved to round two are Knight of Time, Mike Mysterio and DarkestLight. I'm curious about the finale...

Tower of the Ascended

Yeah, all gymleaders are in the run for a badge and I'm liking this. I can hear an elite4 coming already.. Will you have enough qualifications? Try to beat me, IMMA GOD!

Moderation

Yeah, DL and I've been busy trying to sort out our ASB here, trying to implement things that are unique and refreshing. While most of that work gets done in places you don't even wanna hear about, it's getting done, and that's the most important thing. Don't forget you can always put up suggestions for us at Suggestion Topic, or PM us if you have any questions/ideas/naked pictures. Yes, DL likes little girls!!

Anyway, I thought I'd keep it clean this time and don't go bashing DL all that much. He's got feelings too you know. Black feelings, but feelings nonetheless.

Ladder

The ladder is ending for this half year on June 30th! We didn't get as much participaters as we thought, but money was a big problem in januray. With the new tree (oops), we should be able to fix that. So don't wait out guys and join the ladder for the last half year of 2010. Adjustments are going to be made, so don't sweat it. Lots o' money to win!

New Members

Bobyjoe, pereloth, CCW, Conman, Kirby97 and Handsome Dan (RaZoR-LeAf), you're all new to our ASB and you get one point for doing nothing more than that! Aren't we awesome? Just link to the Financial Tower to make your point vallid. Get yourself some eggsies n_n

Misc

Since we already got the Ref of the Season, here's the Member of the Season: Wolfsong! Wolfy you've been consistent, and really giving it your all this season. So here's three points and a free catch/evolution from DL and I. Go nutz.

DL is totally going insane bit by bit, alone in his Incubation Center. So he decided he needed to see some people. A pretty little discount for ya'll, that's his source of trickery and deceit! Starting June 15th, you get two eggs for the price of one! But because he's sooooo cheap, there's a max of 4 eggs per week, so don't go crazy kids.

Also, Tree is coming folks! Ninja-style!

The last little surprise contains Safari Zone. I'll be honest: I'm not gonna ruin the surprise, just gonna tease you a bit. It's got everything to do with unobtainable pokemon O_O!

To phrase it in a true hero's words: "you keep fighting ASB "

[Wolfsong]

State of the ASB Address

Since we already got the Ref of the Season, here's the Member of the Season: Wolfsong! Wolfy you've been consistent, and really giving it your all this season. So here's three points and a free catch/evolution from DL and I. Go nutz.

Wow, thanks. I sure didn't expect that.

[DarkestLight]

State of the ASB Address


[Well now. Leave it to me to finally get this up on the day of a American tragedy. Shows how much I care for this commercialized day. Anyway, a moment of silence for the 9/11 folks that gave their lives and died that day 9 years ago.

There. Done. Tribute over. Back to the fun-because that's what you came here for! n_n

Exodus/Newbies

We're seeing some people leave and some people stay. Happens every September, and I wish dabsaww, Falcon's Eye and Darthcookiemonster the best of luck in their endeavors.They'll be back, they'll always come back.

But on the flipside, we do have new members Sonickrazy, crown34, darklight and 3m0d0ll! You each get 2 points for joining, link back to this NL when you post them in the Financial Tower.

Now onto the meat of whats happening this fall.

Referees!

Thank to Elf, we've come up with a dynamic new way of updating the Safari Zone. Starting today-we will split up the Zone into Ref quadrants. Meaning each Ref will have their own thread for the Zone. You sign up in the main Safari Zone Thread still-and a Ref will come along and take your quest. You then post in the designated thread. This will (hopefully) alleviate confusion/wait times and make for a more qualitative Zone in which people may discover more than previously imagined.....

Contests!

We're seeing a consistent rise in Contests and that's always welcome. Special thanks to Ayeun and Mew Master for hosting them-and don't be shy folks. They're not hard to do. You can practice with the mock reffing we have up and we'll be glad to help you with any questions you may have.


Tournaments!

Well! The Tournament is over, with Blademaster taking it all at the very end. A very healthy pot as well, 76 points I believe? Congratulations Blade. The runner up, Ultimate Charizard, also had an outstanding show. Thank you everyone that participated, and we'll be sure to have a new Tournament up and running for the winter season. I'm sure by then you'll have your hands full with the other things coming this fall.

Member/ Ref of the Season.

Oh yes, Summer is winding down. But that does not mean we haven't been watching you all. We have our pick for Ref and Member of the Summer Season, and it goes to Greyfox and Ayeun !!

Grey has been very consistent with his Reffings this quarter, and quite possibly all year, and we really do appreciate the effort.

Ayeun has been consistently striving to keep activity at a good clip, with her energy to start contests, keep battles alive and her passion toward finishing her own fights.

3 points and a free catch/evolution for the both of ya!

New Stuff!!

Here's that section that you all have been drooling over. All those suggestions you all have had, well here are the ones that are coming to light thus far.

Pokeathlon: The concept is sound-and we will try to implement this soon. Mew Master is trying a test run of the Speed aspect, so feedback would be good (just PM him). The others will follow shortly, so suggestions are welcome.

Gym Leaders/Elite 4: The 6 Gym Leader thing is working well, and they're putting up with a lot of challenges. However, we do seem lacking in even stiffer competition, don't we?

Hence we have now chosen whom shall be in the Elite 4. This has been an time-consuming effort in which we've looked over not just the current Gym leaders records, but the records of most the other ASB community, and their level of participation and overall activeness. There are stipulations to being a E4 member...and here's one of them.

The Elite Four have the distinction of being able to Battle for Gym badges (better qualifying them for their position.), and Gym Leaders battling for Elite Four Status. More information can be found in the Tower of the Ascended, where the names of the Elite Four are revealed.

Now, prolly the biggest one...

Legends: It has come to our attention for many a time now(but moreso cause of the latest damn episodes in the Anime) that Legends are being used more and more. To the point where common people seem to whip them out all willy nilly. So, your fabulous Mod team plus helpers have worked arduously hard in figuring a way for you to attain these creatures.

It won't be easy, but everyone has a chance to get a few Legendaries-while others are still off limits. A few have been spotted in the Safari Zone, in random- not easily accessible-areas. Don't expect them to be captured on the first go round either, it might take a while for you to catch them too. A list will be up shortly pointing out what Legends are available in the Zone, and this list will grow in time. More information will be revealed soon.

Referees: Just a reminder. If you need to take a break, please don't leave your matches without any notice. If the break gets long, alert the folks waiting that a Sub-ref may be their best bet. This way we don't have matches taking years to complete.

Misc:

Now, I've been hearing talk and offshoots about Gambling needing to be allowed in ASB. I'm going to say now that any direct gambling on ASB matches will not only be terminated on sight, but the match will be void and the participants will be deducted 10 points per allocation. That said, there has been rumblings about a Casino that uses ASB points being created in the Games section of the forum as a whole...We just need a few more permits and zoning rights to be legalize...err finaliz... worked out.

Also. do not forget about all the Fanart work available. Customize and legitimately make a badass banner for your team! Over in Fanart you can request a banner from Crazy Elf Boy, or a picture of your Pokemon from Mew Master/Crystal Tears, or the collaboration of Asilynne/Mystic Clown and Blademaster. Please, I implore everyone to take a look at each of their work and support our artists. These are all great ways to further showcase your teams might or skill out in new and very imaginative ways :O.

So. This is where I rag on MLG for not being around. Why would I do that. Damn drunk Belgian Waffle. Bet you he has Waffle squares for hands and he fills them with beer....hrm wait that's not a bad prospect....

[DarkestLight]

Well whoa. Didn't expect that you bahstad! Thanks for ROTS.

O crap lemme warm up the generator. Eggs gonna be flying outta there..

[Asilynne]

Would my PINKS battles be considered gambling? Or what do you mean by gambling? Because Ive already had two PINKS battles (lost them both but anyway.....lol)

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

State of the ASB Address

Welcome beloved servants, for another fabulous report from your local modsquad. Let's talk a bit, shall we?

New members

Flapjackal, Trikejacob, tbh1313, Amped, you all get two points for starting here in our ASB. Have fun!

Reffing

Referees have been swamped with (real life) work these last month, but this is a typical september/october thing; we see it every year. However, this is not that negative. Getting a chill once in a while kinda brings back your spirit for ASB (atleast it does with me), so take a break once in a while guys but always let us know through the Absence Tower. That way your in the clear for both DQ's and reffings and everybody is up to date. ktnxbai

About the Safari Zone, the seperate-thread change has been tested and accepted now and most people seem content with the current situation, but a few changes have yet to be made. Me and DL discussed this for a while and here are our conclusions:

From now on, safrefs will have a maximum number of quests that they can take. If you're a rookie ref you're allowed a max of two quests in your thread. Three for Intermediate, four for Advanced and Master refs can take five or more challenges.

When claiming points, you only have to lin to the start-post of the safari adventure and the last round reffed. Then DL is gonna work his black magic and check out everything (so no thousand links anymore). Thank you black santa!

Next, safari refs are free to show legendaries as they see fit, but his/her challenger can only catch one. So you can see a thousand Legends, but only catch one (per game).

Further more, legends get more attacks as the number of opponents increase. When the legend is battling a pokemon one on one, it gets the standard three attacks. It gets four though, when fighting two opponents, and five when fighting three opponents. This evens out the number difference. And yes, they still got 150HP and EN.

Area-connectivity: Yes, your takers can travel to other area's, but that might take a few posts. Teleporting ofcourse, nullifies that. Be creative and make it worth while!

DISCLAIMER: Pokeballs can break people (by strong enough attack), and you don't get your money back! So be careful when throwing them out, get the pokemon asleep, trapped, hold down with a psychic attack, or anything else that might come up in your wicked, perverted, scary minds. Foolz!


Contests

Yeah, it's a whole different aspect, but it's coooool. Don't be shy people, hosting a contest isn't that difficult, so give it a go with our mock-contest, or if you have already done it, your own contest! It doesn't have to be big if you don't wanna, just go with a nice theme and enjoy the creation of art, pokemon-art! *twirls*

Tournaments

*yawn*

What you really think we'd spoil the fun already? Nice try

Moderation

Support DL guys. Even ninjas need friends.

Tower the Ascended

So this is it. The E4 have been decided and this is the final order (unless they challenge eachother for re-ordering rights):

1. Ultimate Charizard
2. Blademaster
3. MeLoVeGhOsTs
4. Greyfox

So this means that if you wanna challenge the Elite Four, you'll need to beat UC first, then Blade, then me, then Grey. Challengers will have to use a set team of 6 pokemon that they can't change for the entire E4 runthrough.

That means, with me, Grey and Blade being in E4 now, that we have three new and fresh Gymleaders that will be giving your pokemon a run for their money! Say welcome to Mew Master, Ayeun and Dogfish44! Their gyms and badges (and the arenas for E4) will be displayed in the Tower of the Ascended as the entire Tower gets restyled.

Gymleaders who which to challenge E4 must have beaten four challengers first. E4 who want to challenge eachother can do so for re-ordering rights, but they match can be no more than a two on two, to keep it speedy.

Misc.

- Pokeathlon, Casino, and more crazy ass ideas are being thought up, tested and analyzed. Don't come near the lab, 'cause Darkly got some crazy ass dog/toad hybrids that will smack you up. Shooty tongues with hair!

- A free evolution doesn't need expierence!

- Pinks battles are allowed. PINKS-battles are battles in which the winner takes the pokemon that fought in the battle.

- Fanart! Give our artsy members a pat on the back and check out their art-topics, where you can buy banners/avatars/etc.

- Now who wants to win an ASB-Oscar?

[DarkestLight]

State of the ASB Address

Well now. It's been another year in ASB, and December has finally rolled upon us. Usually, there's talk of parties, and events and all sorts of grand things to end the year off...

Why should this be any different ! Let's get it on!

Reffing:

ASB refs are down and out. Guess all that pushing in the late Summer finally caught up with is huh? We lost a huge amount of activity from ya'll and I can't say that its not expected. I mean hey, times change right. But now's the time when we can finish this year off on a high note and keep it rolling through 2011. I mean hey, we do have a new generation looming just around the corner....

So, until everyone gets things together, I'll try to hold down a substantial number of reffings and hopefully will get most of these done by 1/1 (depending on posting frequency, of course). I'm sure all the other refs that are available will do the same, I'm not asking you for any more than what you can handle. All you other refs that need time to finish school projects and what not, please just post which battles need sub-refs.

Celebrations

After a long sitdown with MLG about the state of affairs here, we've decided to do something that actually seems long overdue. Greyfox is now a HeadRef. As such, he'll be the go-to guy for Reffing Tower duties and concerns. Also he is the guy you hanker around for your Mock Reffing reviews. Ironically enough, Greyfox is our Ref of the Season Hooray Grey! That also leaves the Member of the season, whom happens to be none other than papabopp Good work there, and I hope you keep it up.

(3 pt & free catch/evo, if yer wondering)

Legend Acquisition

For all the years we've been wishy washy on Legends, I must say there is not that much hoopla about it after all. These words will haunt me soon enough, I know it.

Tournaments

So, I'm going to set up a Tournament Sign up sheet. Its only going to have 8 slots. I'm not going to say when it will be set up. I'm not going to say what type of Tournament it will be. All I will say is that it will force you to only use a maximum of 2 Pokemon. So. Keep your eyes open. That's all there is for that.

Gyms

With this lull in activity, Gym Matches have kinda stalled. Poor E4, guys got nothing to do huh? *Yawn* Maybe we should set up a gauntlet for you folks, lil team up versus inactive Gym Leaders... or a lil' Round Robin faceoff? We'll decide what's in store for you guys so you don't just have a rank. Be ready.

Misc

Casino is almost done. Calm down. We'll make sure you can spend your money soon enough. People getting large amounts, we're definitely gonna hafta cut them down.

Incubation station is open. 2 Deals redeemable until 1/4/11:

1) Buy 1 get 1 free. Applies to Eggs only..
OR
2) Buy 2 eggs, get 1 small stone free.

Max 3 eggs per week for either deal, so no going crazy. And no "I bought three last week, so I buy three now that give me 2 more stones" either >p

...Huh? I didn't mention anything about ASB Awards? Yeah I did. Up there before. I dun see why I'd have to mention them, the Topic's already up...and everyone knows that you have until 12/12 to nominate people for each award.