Amethyst

Smogon. They usually have technical details like that.

~~~ Reborn Rules ~~~ 1. Be respectful. Or at least pretend like it. 2. No chatspeak. 3. No trolling. 4. No derogatory language. 5. Respect others' gaming choices. 6. No advertising. 7. No overt sexual content. 8. Only English in the main chat.

I think perhaps if we coupled the annoying and trolling clauses together, because while I agree to Manowar's proposition, it still doesn't cover most of what occurred last night, as they claimed to just be trying to enjoy themselves with each other. So, does anyone have a problem with those?

I'm sorry, that's my fault. I neglected to tell her about our double-nathan situation. I'll clean this up.

I'm sorry, Kitty. You don't have to post the logs. Whatever makes you feel better, alright? Don't worry about us; you're the one who's suffering. Take as much time as you need.

I'll start this out on a positive note- We're welcoming Manowar to the PPR team as our newest mod. Manowar has been around since very near the beginning and continues to be a mature and active contributor to the community on both the forums and server. Also, I don't like to be on the wrong side of that Kangaskan. That thing is beast sometimes... However, there is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed. Last night there was some serious conflict between our members and some of our visitors. I was repeatedly asked by several of our members to remove them from the server, and I have little doubts that others who did not voice such requests felt the same way (myself included). However, as annoying as those people were, because they were not actually breaking the rules, I could not fairly have enforced any action. Therefore, the rules need to change. This is not the first time that this has been an issue, but I intend to let it be the last. I'm asking you all what rules we could possibly in state that would be fair, induce order, and yet not make us be seen as totally fascist. Perhaps with that last condition, a paradox is created- however I will let the community decide to what extent we carry out these rules and what reputation it brings us. It could be something as vague as "Don't be annoying" however, annoying standards are then left to the subjectivity and whims of the staff. If this is acceptable, it can be instated, but I would like to know if anyone has any better ideas.

Wait, what is all this? I mean, I got Gardevoir, so I fully approve, but... what? Amy is soooo the best.

...I really didn't know what to call this post, it's going to be full of random stuff. Firstly, now that Nyu, the person who set up and maintains the Reborn Server in the first place has finally joined, he has been promoted to his rightful Adminship. Thank you for everything, Nyu. Secondly, I am aware that the server's traffic is increasing more and more. A Password protection system has been suggested, and we are currently looking into potential details on such a thing. Another proposed idea was to have both a Private and a Public server for separate uses. I'd like to know how everyone feels about these ideas before we take more definite steps towards realizing them. On the note of traffic, I understand that when there's sixty people in the server, it can be a bit much to manage. That said, you will NOT disrespect ANYONE in that server or you WILL be kicked or worse. ...Actually, the members of this site are usually pretty good about that. I'm mostly speaking to the people who will never read this, so whatever. However, because of the increase, we will need to hire some additional disciplinary enforcement agents- AKA Moderators. I'm told that several members were granted some mod privileges to control this morning's chaos. Those, among several other members will be under surveillance and consideration for potential candidates. ... And let me just say this now, because I know some blockhead is going to do it anyway. Do not ask to be a mod. It really won't help your case. ....In other news, Tournament 2 concluded last night (congratulations to the winner, Bullet!), and we're gearing up for Tournament 4! (what happened to T3? ....don't ask) T4 is a VGC tier tournament! Details are in the Indigo Plateau section of the forums. Everyone is invited, but Registration is closed on Saturday! T4 takes place Sunday the 17th at 7:00 PM EST on the Reborn Server. Finally, one of our members, Will, has begun writing a webcomic, [url="http://www.pokemonreborn.com/index.php?showtopic=92"]+Infinitas,[/url] based on this site and the Reborn Server. He's posting it on this site, so check it out if you've got a moment.

Well, with a bit of scheduling issue, eight of the nine registered participants were able to partake in T2's events. ...A surprisingly convenient number for a tournament, eh? Round one: Uxie vs [b]AmethystStorm[/b] [b]Bullet[/b] vs Knight [b]Stars [/b]vs Lara [b]Nateh[/b] vs Miss Kitty Round two: [b]AmethystStorm[/b] vs Stars [b]Bullet[/b] vs Nateh Final round: [b] Bullet[/b] vs AmethystStorm Congratulations to the winner of T2, Bullet! Your ribbon is just below- feel free to put it in your profile or signature. I'll talk with you about your prize trainer card in the near future. [img]http://www.pokemonreborn.com/images/t/p/T21.png[/img] Once again, I take a second place ribbon... My prize is not having to give someone else a prize. [img]http://www.pokemonreborn.com/images/t/p/T22.png[/img] Though there wasn't a third place, we do have our wildcard award: The "Miss Kitty's Meowth and Skitty Mega Kawaii~~~ <3 Award" goes to, Miss Kitty (obviously)! [img]http://www.pokemonreborn.com/images/t/p/T2X.png[/img] Finally, here's a commemorative pin for everybody who entered: [img]http://www.pokemonreborn.com/images/t/p/T2P.png[/img] T4 runs this weekend same time, same place. Join us again!

The first post has been updated with all the new details. Please review it. Registration closes in five days!

Yeah, two so far.

Manowar, while I agree with everything you said, let's try and be the better people here, and maintain the politeness that Kobo1d has not. Kobo1d, I appreciate that you've taken the time to come and tell us about your rank achievement. Well done. However, if you spent a bit more time with the ranking system, you might realize that system actually means very little. One can effortlessly rise to the top or bottom by pure chance, but in either case, they won't stay that way very long. Additionally, I note that on that entire list you've posted, only three of them are registered members of this site, one of them being myself. Therefore, your urges have mostly fallen on absent ears. Finally, as Manowar said, clearly you have missed the primary point of the site and server. This site and the Reborn Server are mainly meant to act as hosting grounds for our scheduled tournaments and the Reborn League gym challenges. People are free to conduct their miscellaneous battles on the side, naturally, but the truth is, this is not the kind of site that really cares all that much about a fleeting ranking, or scrambling to the top of the ever-volatile meta-game. For that sort of thing, I invite you to look in one of the other, more standard servers. On the other hand, if you would simply like to battle for the sake of enjoying yourself, and not obsessing over a meaningless number, please, by all means, join us again.

All teams are posted. Miss Kitty had to drop because of an unforseeable personal situation. The tournament will begin in one hour on the Reborn server as planned.

Fingers crossed so hard that Rankurusu turns out to be a cool gothy one and not some jack-in-the-box gimmick... Edit: Just saw that it's a psychic type! Encouraging! So many new psychics~

And yesterday was Aya, and sometimes before was Stars! Happy birthday, all three of you!

It should be posted sometime on Monday.

Hm? Oh, let's have some fun with this.

Hyperlisk, I think you should take a break from the YuGiOh...

[img]http://www.pokemonreborn.com/images/lc/6c3.png[/img] [url="http://pokemonreborn.com/logs/138.html"]Cal vs. Saya*[/url] [img]http://www.pokemonreborn.com/images/pc/uxie.png[/img]

If she goes on the server is her own business- but she won't be conducting battles or anything if that's what you mean.

Today's the last day, so better hurry up!

Does anyone have a problem with it being tomorrow? People currently registered: AmethystStorm Stars Lara Ice Kazeshini Uxie

It was postponed because I got grounded on that day and couldn't run it. Registration is still very much open, and I think we're intending to do this on the the 11th at 7:00 EST

I don't think she's being serious.... Anyway, Gardevoir if you wake up dead, you know why. Unrelated: Nice avatar, Bullet

[img]http://www.pokemonreborn.com/images/lc/4c3.png[/img] [url="http://pokemonreborn.com/logs/129.html"]Blake* vs. Mashew[/url] [img]http://www.pokemonreborn.com/images/pc/mashew.png[/img]