dex-entries-discussion

[spark magnet]

Thanks a lot, this is so good!

[jagged ledge]

You're welcome! Happy to help!

Sure thing no problem

[arctic nacelle]

POKENAME is infamous for its violent courtship. To impress a potential partner, POKENAME will destroy large swathes of reef. The most destructive individual is considered to be the most desirable.

Thoughts? Feelings?

[regal cedar]

Sure, makes sense to me!

[arctic nacelle]

Hey, it's gyaradisc's most devoted follower, over in another channel !

(I really do appreciate how you've been giving feedback on this for, like, 3 weeks now)

[regal cedar]

lol hi!

[dull folio]

Back from 2 weeks of exams lol it’s been a while since I’ve added some entries to the pile

Also I’ve finally seen some of my entires in the game and makes me irrationally happy

[cloud tendon]

Where I can find the sprites ?

[dull folio]

Look in the fusion dex you can search for specific sprites

There’s a link in the submission channel

[cloud tendon]

It attacks by surprising his opponents using its holes . POKENAME is unpredictable thanks to the earth daggers and earth shurikens it makes with its own saliva

Thoughts ?

[floral seal]

Revised this entry for Trubbish/Togepi:

Garbage clings to its body, forming a shell-like protective layer. When the shell becomes too heavy, pieces of trash will fall off and leave a trail behind POKENAME.

[ebon warren]

You do not refer to Pokémon by gender, only with it or they as pronouns.
The second sentence has two prepositional phrases starting with by back-to-back, which reads as very stale and repetitive.

It's a very short entry (entries should be over 100 characters and cannot exceed 250 characters), and you could probably do away with the first sentence entirely, as the sprite (and the likely Ground typing of the fusion) already implies that it is good at digging. Instead, you could expound on how it decides to pop out if the ground, or even add additional lore here that ties it more into the Greninja side of the fusion, instead of purely Diglett like it reads currently.

[cloud tendon]

Do you think that the Ground type implies that a Pokémon is necessarily good for digging? And Landorus, Golurk or
Ting-Lu? I understand the rest perfectly and would modify my description.

[cloud tendon]

Now it's ok ?

[ebon warren]

I think the general consensus is yes, Ground types are typically good at digging. There may be exceptions, but based on the sprite alone and the fusion itself (Diglett), absolutely this would be something that's assumed to enjoy digging in the ground

[cloud tendon]

True

[ebon warren]

it's better but still has repetitive vocabulary, and there is also no reference to the fusion itself that is not a pronoun (basically, there's no antecedent, like POKENAME or something). I will make a few tweaks as an example to show you where you could take it, one moment

[ebon warren]

This Pokémon surprises opponents from underground when they least expect it. POKENAME is proficient in hand-to-hand combat, but also excels at distance attacks thanks to the earth shurikens it crafts from soil and its own saliva.
This is a rough concept, only a first draft, so improvements could be made, but this creates a narrative and also incorporates elements of both fusions, and isn't even over 250 characters. Feel free to make adjustments, or disregard, but this is an example of how you could add more depth and prevent repetitive language use.

[cloud tendon]

It's better ?

[ebon warren]

You added more to it, but there's a gendered pronoun again, and it's lacking a period at the end

[cloud tendon]

oh, sorry. It's because I'm french

[ebon warren]

You're fine, all Latin languages have too many gender customs

[cloud tendon]

We give gender to item ( UNE poké-ball, UN super-bonbon (rare candy)) and to animals like ( LE chien, LA chienne (dog))

[ebon warren]

Spanish does the same thing, and I think Portuguese too

[cloud tendon]

English is easier

[ebon warren]

For spelling absolutely, but we have a bunch of weird rules or rule breaks too

Latin as a root language makes things super complicated if you don't want to assign a gender to everything

[dull folio]

POKENAME has learnt to vent its anger through the use of painting. Though, its skills are quite lacklustre.

Through a lot of practice, POKENAME has become a somewhat decent painter. Despite this, it known to release its suppressed rage onto its canvas on occasion

Would love any thoughts on these 👍

[south berry]

POKENAME's prime strategy in battle is to jettison itself across the water with Bubble Beam from its mouth, then at the very last moment it turns around to strike its foe with its horn for devastating effect.

Any suggestions are welcome, but I'm mostly caught up on whether it should be "for devastating effect" or "to devastating effect".

[arctic nacelle]

I believe that should be "Its", not "It's"

I'd recommend "Despite the calming effect painting has on POKENAME, its suppressed rage is sometimes taken out on the canvas itself"

Something like that

[rich goblet]

Regarding this, I was referring to the black and white eyes under the mask/shell

I am fully aware that the red orbs are not eyes

[novel cipher]

The spike on the heads of POKENAME are adapted to carving wood for constructing dens. Logs left behind by POKENAME are often collected and sold for high prices due to their interesting grooves.

[rich goblet]

It's POKENAME, nor POKEMONNAME

[novel cipher]

ah thanks

im worried it might be a little too long

[rich goblet]

As long as it's not 250 or above you're fine

[novel cipher]

lovely!!!

[rich goblet]

Though grammar wise I'll let the Unowns talk about it

[novel cipher]

the unowns?

[rich goblet]

<@&1210701164426039366> Are the Custom Dex Entry Experts, say Hi!

[novel cipher]

sorry for my unfamiliarity, i'm new to this hehe. very eager to grow accustomed and help out though!

[rich goblet]

You're good, as long as you have relatively good grammar and follow the guidelines it should be fine

[novel cipher]

im a pretty good writer if i may toot my own horn :3

[rich goblet]

There's more guidelines in #dex-entries-submissions If you click the tracker link

[jagged ledge]

Hello

[regal cedar]

Oh, I see, literally under, like, downwards. I thought it meant behind.

[timid sky]

Who should get a dex entry today?

[regal cedar]

I can't tell the leftmost.

Why not try them all?

[timid sky]

I am eventually, I just mean for right now

leftmost is pidgey and pidgeot

[novel cipher]

Lapras/Tentacruel :>

[timid sky]

Now give me a number from 1-8

[novel cipher]

4

give me one to write about, im feeling very write-y rn

[timid sky]

You could do one of the ones from that box that I didn't

[novel cipher]

okie dokie!

aww its so cute!!

i gotta read wigglytuff's entries just to get a better background but i have a pretty good idea on what i wanna do

[round cave]

First time seeing a Dex entry for one of my sprites. Anyone know who wrote it?

[novel cipher]

also question: which games are the base pokemon sprites' entries taken from?

[empty tusk]

Gen 5

[novel cipher]

lovely!

[empty tusk]

oh entries, im not sure

probably 5 lol

[novel cipher]

ah okie dokie

[timid sky]

POKENAME is highly valued for transport in dangerous waters, because it can defend its passengers with venomous tentacles. POKENAME's flashing red orbs can even help with nighttime transportation.

[novel cipher]

POKENAME uses its rubbery, stretchy body and its color-changing abilities to entertain sick pokemon. When threatened, it can inflate to nearly triple its normal size and flashes threatening displays.

[novel cipher]

woa!!! thats really cool!!!

[narrow cosmos]

Approved sheet says that entry's from Mistymagius, it seems!

[timid sky]

I've definitely done dex entries for some of your sprites PinkYoshi

I just don't remember which ones

I have almost a full box of Pokemon with custom dex entries

Please note that I did not write the entries for all of them

[narrow cosmos]

I haven't really cross-checked too many of the sprites vs. my entries so I wouldn't be surprised if I ended up doing one of theirs as well.

[timid sky]

I did for most of them though

[narrow cosmos]

Darn, none of mine, except maybe if that one's a Nidoking/Alakazam, pretty sure I did one for that

[novel cipher]

this one good to submit?

[timid sky]

"Nidokazam and Nidoking have a strong rivalry, competing to see if brains or brawn is more effective at leading Nidoran families. Scientific observation thus far has yet to indicate which is the superior outcome." sound familiar?

[narrow cosmos]

Ayup, that's one of mine. 😄

Though I believe that fusion is one of the ones that has more than one entry attached

[timid sky]

Yes, I also did an entry for that pair

[ebon warren]

We shall see

[novel cipher]

i do suppose we shall ^v^

[rich goblet]

And so the backlog grows :3

[timid sky]

Now the only Pokemon I have left in my "Needs dex" box is Pidgey/Pidgeot. That one is going to be a challenge

[arctic nacelle]

This pokemon is a small bird. But it's also a big bird. Curious.

[narrow cosmos]

Quickly, I must snipe the fusion before Weavile!

[timid sky]

If you want it, feel free

It'll save me the trouble of having to think of something

[ebon warren]

If a fusion inspires more than one entry, that's also fine as long as they are from different authors. Similar to sprites

[timid sky]

True, though I’m mostly trying to give entries to mons who don’t currently have one

[narrow cosmos]

Yeah, same, usually I dig around for interesting sprites, then check to see if they're in the approved list yet. That provides a good first step, though there's still a chance it has one that's pending approval and we double up, but no biggie there.

Plenty of untouched fusions to go though. We'll be working for a while.

[timid sky]

Like we did for Nidoking/Alakazam

I just give an entry to any fusion I find in-game that doesn’t have one

[dense shard]

Hey for my 335.335.png entry it says "The dazzling appearance and aura of POKENAME is said to healing mysterious powers among sailors." Idk if it was my mistake or the editors but it should say "The dazzling appearance and aura of POKENAME is said among sailors to have mysterious healing powers"

[round cave]

Any way to view any sprites with custom entries without fusing them in-game?

[rich goblet]

Hm...

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JOqitOP72D-s_es1-F7OzVPUkKJ3tytjfvhptx1KAK8/edit?usp=drive_web&ouid=101160658444259567392

On the bottom of the sheet click "Approved" then search by png number

[small latch]

Hey everyone I've recently started making dex entries and I wanted to know how you come up with inspiration or an idea with an entry. Thanks!

[ebon warren]

You'd need to ping an <@&1210701164426039366> to make any changes. (I'm not at home currently.) They can check if it was edited or not and also fix it

[regal cedar]

I'll fix it.

[regal cedar]

Fixed!

[jagged ledge]

I just think "What does this fusion do? What makes it unique to other fusions with these traits? What behaviors, settings, traits, or lore can set this apart?

[hexed fog]

LMAO woops

oh i had moved healing so that it made sense

this is also fine

replaced

[small latch]

I see thank you I'll think of that next time.

[plucky cypress]

puzzled by the parasect dex entry being described as an error in #custom-dex-errors . Parasects dex entries refer to it being controlled by a mushroom a lot? Ie. " It is controlled by a mushroom grown larger than the bug body. It is said to prefer damp places. " From Pearl

I think describing the mushroom parasitism is what makes a lot of parasect entries flavorful

[plucky cypress]

I can’t read. Got it

[hexed fog]

Went through a bunch but now I have 'sleep' because I have to 'work' in the morning. Dumb. As usual I've done zero sk entries

Prolly because sk is a fart face

Most likely due to alphabetical order

[plucky cypress]

Sk?

[jagged ledge]

Sk372

[jagged ledge]

That one

[hexed fog]

I word vomit random sentences that make sort of sense to the poke and hope for the best. Then @jagged ledge says "wtf do you mean" and fixes it to be legible.

It's a delicate balance

[plucky cypress]

I c

[jagged ledge]

And sometimes you say Corsola/Dhelmise lives on icebergs

[hexed fog]

Btw if anyone wants prompts for inspirations:

lilac fields - Bellossom
Libraries- kadabra
Pumpkins - weepinbell
Croutons - vulpix
Trophies - Steelix
Slot machines - Solosis
Children's stories - Togetic
Windswept glades- Skiploom
Radiation- Muk
Ceiling fans - pidgey

[hexed fog]

I also want to read a rotom entry where it delights in scaring toddlers by flashing their night light

Make it so!

[jagged ledge]

451.358

POKENAME are very popular as glow-in-the-dark plush toys for children. Unfortunately, they tend to have a bit of a mischievous streak, turning night lights on and off or swirling around the glitter on star stickers.

I kinda sorta want to say something like "Although this tends to worry the parents more than the children." But that's way over the character count lol

[small nest]

I start by reading the official dex entries for the component Pokémon and thinking how they would mix. If nothing is especially inspiring, I look at the sprite and think about what might make it different from its parts - maybe being part Rock-type lets this bird it hunt by dive-bombing? Maybe having those big cute eyes lets this ambush predator get real close to its prey?

[viscid light]

https://tenor.com/view/gyo-consequences-junji-ito-shark-door-gif-5780666560925906650

BACK!

.manzaniia.

POKENAME's tail has the chemical blueprint of Gold, often produced as ink that naturally grows on its' tail. While very valuable at a glance, "POKENAME Gold" has been rendered as an invalid means of currency often used to trick villainous organizations.

assassiowl

While encased within a meteor-like shell, POKENAME stares unflinchingly at their tail - blooming with a deathly white. When their shell cracks open, this white becomes a brilliant hue of pink and blue, while POKENAME's body itself shimmers with a golden body.

@torpid halo

It often takes up to 5 months for a POKENAME to keep onto a consistent art idea, only to have a headache and lose focus on the idea entirely. When nearing evolution, these headaches become significantly worse, with the fusion managing to maintain the idea that'd they claimed.

@sterile sundial

If your construction store was ramsacked, and footprints of different colors trace in and out of the store, POKENAME is to blame. Whenever it wakes up, it looks for acrylic fluids as well as other types of paint - where upon consumption, their feet produce a resilient and waterproof paint similar in complexity of what POKENAME ate.

@lament lance

Now perfectly molded into a humanoid figure, POKENAME is capable of nearly replicating human behavior. One such POKENAME - named "David The Artist" - was deemed as a famous actor for a Pokefilm where various humans were snatched away, replaced by Pokemon that'd mimicked their forms.

@eager locust

POKENAME's ego is rather fragile - as one boo can send it down into a deep depression. Perhaps as such, the artwork of POKENAME show uncanny familiarity of anything that'd strikes the fancy of their trainers, as if they seek out their trainer's respect.

@stuck bobcat

Painting over scrap metal and other non-natural materials with a fluid with photosynthetic properties, POKENAME are highly valued by both other Grass-Type Pokemon and Construction workers alike. This value however, often tends to drive both sides to a sort of war over POKENAME.

@ivory gale

Now able to fold itself onto hundreds of times, the paper body of POKENAME is capable of slicing through solid steel and human flesh alike. If you hear a loud piercing scream from POKENAME floating down from the air, it is too late to escape.

@mystic pulsar

Despite its' general laziness, inspiration often strikes POKENAME with the direction of painting forms of sloth and overall lack of effort. A saying exist among artists - "Lazy or Not, A choice can make the difference", often at a nod towards POKENAME's effort of artwork.

@dusk scarab

Territorial to a fault, POKENAME blitzes through entire walls of buildings in towns leaving behind paint to ensure its home. Having a higher standard, POKENAME will relentlessly attack anyone wearing clothing that it considers "tacky".

@teal moss and @coarse quest

Now able to paint whatever's on its' mind upon the shield-like face, POKENAME are curious fusions - often communicating with humans to fulfil any desire of inspiration. When focused on any artwork they make, nothing can seem to distract them.

[arctic nacelle]

Gold doesn't have genetics though?

[craggy beacon]

probably means something along the lines of the chemical blueprint

or formula/make-up

[arctic nacelle]

Try something like this:

POKENAME puts so much effort into deciding what to create that it gives itself a headache, immediately forgetting its idea. Only when it nears evolution can POKENAME retain its ideas, despite the worsening headaches.

The approved list is sorted alphabetically by fusion ID instead of by numerical value

Starts with the 1.x bulbasaur head fusions. Great. Next is the 2.x ivysaur head fusions, right? No. Next is the 10.x caterpie fusions.

But surely at least the 11.x metapod fusions are next, right? Nope. 100.x voltorb fusions.

And then the next one is actually 101.x electrode, because IF doesn't have 1000 pokemon yet

Ah! I found one. I was wondering if anyone had made any dex entries for my fusions.

Been planning to do it but... haven't actually submitted any of the ones I've written, as if I need to do all of them at once

I didn't actually have an idea for this one, and it's pretty fun, so I might not overwrite it with my own

POKENAME are rotund and squishy, with two long antennae that conduct electricity. At night, POKENAME gather in large groups to produce a dazzling array of lights.

Only thing is that I personally don't imagine that magichou actually has any electric powers at all, despite the typing. It's a magikarp fusion. It's useless.

But "rotund and squishy" is such a good description

[narrow cosmos]

I guess I'll retire then...

[narrow cosmos]

"POKENAME's body is rotund and squishy, requiring the need of its electric whiskers to defend itself. Unfortunately its electric power is so weak that predators only feel a faint tingle at worst, leaving POKENAME effectively defenseless."

What do you think?

I may adjust the words a little bit more but just wonder what you think of this overall.

[arctic nacelle]

That's fun! Though I'd also personally call them whiskers, even though they're coming from the back of its body.

"Unfortunately, its electric power is so weak that an attacking predator would feel no more than a faint static tingle,...", maybe?

The defenseless part would stay I just forgot to write it again

[narrow cosmos]

The character count is too much to keep in the defenseless part with that adjustment, alas.

[arctic nacelle]

We can adjust the first sentence

[narrow cosmos]

But I think the defenseless part can probably be excised, as the faint static tingle gets the implication across well enough, I feel

[arctic nacelle]

POKENAME's body is rotund and squishy, requiring its electric whiskers for protection.

Idk if this shortens it enough

Requiring isn't quite the right word

Mandating?

No, that's too legal

[narrow cosmos]

Necessitating?

Or just needing or needing to use.

POKENAME's body is rotund and squishy, requiring electric whiskers for protection. Unfortunately, its electric power is so weak that an attacking predator would feel no more than a faint static tingle, leaving POKENAME effectively defenseless.

This fits the count!

@arctic nacelle Shall I send it off for potential approval then?

[arctic nacelle]

Whose name do we put in? You and I both wrote some of it, and Quackquackquack or smth like that wrote the original, which this one is based off of.

Can we put all three names?

[narrow cosmos]

It'd be unorthodox but there's a few that's got multiple names attached, I'll put all three of us and they can decide if that'll overwrite the old one with yours or just exist alongside it. (I didn't realize it already had one, I thought we were writing an entry for a sprite that didn't have one. )

[arctic nacelle]

This one is the one that someone already made for it

Though we only really borrowed rotund and squishy

[narrow cosmos]

@rich goblet You want to join in a three-way credit on this, since it piggybacks off of yours? Or are we fighting to the death over the electric anglerfish? 🤺

[rich goblet]

I'm pretty chill

I just want to see more pokedex entries in game

😂

And there is a lot of water so I write for high priority ones often

[narrow cosmos]

7/10 Too much water

Alright, three-way credit it is then, I'll send it off.

[rich goblet]

Nah

Just you two is fine

lololol

Any more and it'll get crowded

[narrow cosmos]

Whoops, too late. Well, if they need to adjust they can adjust the credits, not the only one in there that has three credits I think.

[rich goblet]

lolol

[narrow cosmos]

(Not that there's any indication in-game for dex credits as of yet anyway)

And now, I shall grind out more entries, lest Izik call me names again.

[arctic nacelle]

o7 good work team

[narrow cosmos]

POKENAME tentacles have a toxin meant to induce feelings of placidity and affection in those afflicted. It drifts along the ocean currents finding pairs of people and Pokémon to induce or deepen their friendships.

[mellow imp]

can you make refrences to other media in ur dex entry

[rich goblet]

No

[mellow imp]

k

[rich goblet]

Please read #dex-entries-submissions

And make sure you understand the guidelines there before you get started, thank yous 😄

[mellow imp]

but like ik, its like an inderect/ subtle refrence like

this is my entry

[narrow cosmos]

With its many tentacles, POKENAME can sting and induce pleasant and even romantic feelings in several people at once. POKENAME has been reported interrupting yacht parties in order to incite romance and love amongst the guests.

[mellow imp]

Despite their idle pose POKENAME are hard at work. Behind their vacant stare they are calculating the most difficult problems in the world. There is only one POKENAME who was ever reported to utter an answer, they simply said 42.

is that like too explicit

[rich goblet]

I would say so but let's see what another <@&1210701164426039366> Thinks

[regal cedar]

Which Pokemon is this for?

[rich goblet]

Oh good point

@mellow imp

[rich goblet]

Hm... The vacant stare part I really do like, but the answer feels a little uncharacteristic

I mean, look at those eyes

[mellow imp]

i could just cut that last sentance and itd still make sense

but ya i just thought itd be a funny refrence

[rich goblet]

I'd say avoid references in dex entries. Think like, national geographic. We're documenting pokemon here

[regal cedar]

I agree, avoid references like that. It's weirdly specific. Also, I'm unsure about it speaking in general. Rotom has spoken before, but only when it's possessing a modern device.

[mellow imp]

k ill fix it

is this too much for an entry?

[rich goblet]

#dex-entries-submissions Is it between 100 and 250 characters?

[mellow imp]

no i mean the other sense of the word haha

one sec

POKENAME are the leading cause of syndromatic paranoia and delusional beliefs regionwide. Its said that they use their platform to hypnotize a secret agenda into their victims. What this is no one knows.

[rich goblet]

Yeah way too much.

[mellow imp]

too topical/touchy?

k ill tone it down, i thought itd be a funny idea 😅

[rich goblet]

Very much so. One second, there's a whole FAQ we need to codify but it's dressed there

[mellow imp]

i thought maybe id keep the first sentance, is that too much too do you think

cuz it makes refrence to like mental healthy disorders???

[rich goblet]

Mental disorders should not be referenced much if at all in Pokemon games

I don't think I've seen a direct reference to thos in such games

Simplified terms should be preferred

Also this breaks the tone of pokedexes

If you wanted to try something it'd be like...

POKENAME emerge from TVs that have been left on one channel too long. They promote feelings of unease and discomfort in those who stare too long

• or - Character count of course

[mellow imp]

lol i dont even think syndromatic paranoia is a real term i just made it up 😂

it just kinda fit the rythm of the sentance if that makes sense

but thanks

[rich goblet]

Rhythm is the last priority, next to tone and grammar

It needs to fit pokemon first and foremost

[mellow imp]

There are some driven crazy by the thought that their TV programming is trying to brainwash them. What is more likley the case is that a POKENAME inhabits their home. They are known to live in houses almost completely unnoticed.

how abt this

ig tone is wrong slightly?

but def much more tasteful

[rich goblet]

<@&1210701164426039366> I need help explaining the tone of Pokemon here. This appears to be a rotom hypno fusion

@mellow imp I think I'd just wait for the professionals, still learning myself 😅

[mellow imp]

na lmao no i got this 😭 😂

ok ok

[rich goblet]

It's okay to ask for help friend

[mellow imp]

one more try

[rich goblet]

I use this channel when I'm not sure a lot

[mellow imp]

i feel like i know sort of, i just think my ideas brush up against my need for tone at times

lemme fix it

[regal cedar]

So, let me confirm: The Pokémon has the ability to make those nearby fear that whatever's on their TV is trying to brainwash them, and most people don't even notice it's around.

[mellow imp]

mhm

acc ill come back to this im lowkey busy at the moment

but ig the idea of the entry is that its supposed to be a bit cheeky

[regal cedar]

All good!

I getcha.

I'm actually discussing with other Unowns right now, so we'll get back to you on that!

[mellow imp]

but yes I will come back to this with a new and improved version, but lemme know what u decide

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/131.443/

Is this one okay? I think it's feasible since its called the humming pokemon

POKENAME are known to ferry lost children back home, using their soft plumage to calm them. POKENAME hum a soft lullaby to help put children to sleep before returning them to their parents.

[regal cedar]

Sure, that makes sense to me. I mean, it even knows Sing.

[rich goblet]

POKENAME carry lost travellers in the tundra onto their shells before hauling them back to remote villages. POKENAME are skittish creatures, preferring not to be seen.

https://www.fusiondex.org/131.462/

I find this one lighthearted and hilarious because of how big these pokemon are

[narrow cosmos]

It's always fun when the big Pokemon don't know how big or scary they are. I did something similar with Slowbro/Gyarados fusions.

[rich goblet]

[narrow cosmos]

[rich goblet]

Nah that's fugging adorable

[narrow cosmos]

The Slowpoke line are fun to write for, though this whole project lets me try my hand at a little of everything. Cute, silly, creepy, sad, etc.

I'm not usually one for the sad stuff but I think a few of my Cubones will tug the heartstrings a little.

[small nest]

Me writing happy entries for cute pokemon and ALSO happy entries for Ghost Pokémon:

[narrow cosmos]

Also fun to do though

In the past, unscrupulous sorts thought to use POKENAME as a charm to hypnotize others into loving them. Fortunately, POKENAME does not stand for false love, and instead warned the would-be victim of the deceiver's plans.

[rich goblet]

What... is that?

[narrow cosmos]

Hypno and Luvdisc.

[rich goblet]

Oh I see

I feel the case is hyperspecific

Like what if folks use the pokemon for genuine reasons?

[narrow cosmos]

Darn, thought I had a good one going.

[rich goblet]

No no, it's good but needs some touch up

[small nest]

I think I would just reword the first sentence of this entry a bit - it's not necessarily wrong, but it does feel a bit off-tone. Love the spookiness of the concept though. What about something like:
Inhabiting electronic devices, POKENAME often attempts to hypnotize homeowners to be more tolerant of Pokémon secretly living in their homes. Many confused TV stations have received angry calls due to this.

I realize that's a pretty big alteration, feel free to take what you like. I just got carried away

[mellow imp]

great alr i alr submitted that one so ill replace it

flows better too i thinlk

there are two rly similar sprites so ill put a twist on this for the second one

[narrow cosmos]

In the past, unscrupulous sorts thought to use POKENAME as a charm to hypnotize others into loving them. Fortunately, POKENAME abhors false love, and will never use its hypnosis to force an attraction.

Mild adjustment.

[mellow imp]

how abt this

for the second one

POKENAME live in homes almost completely unnoticed, they subtly change the messaging in their TV's programming, leading its victim to confusing and false beliefs. There is a popular belief that the Elite Four plant them in homes deliberately.

[narrow cosmos]

Oh, I just noticed the list for high-priority mons is updated, neat.

[mellow imp]

can you refrence drugs very lightly/tastefully in your entry

in a very p-13 or less wya

in refrence to this sprite

[narrow cosmos]

POKENAME was once used to scam those who couldn't afford a proper Luvdisc to give to their loved ones. Its affectionate personality and cute appearance made it become an acceptable gift in its own right.

[mellow imp]

thoughts?

POKENAME use the ionic charge of their antenna to communicate with one another. We think that they do this to communicate the weather, however when many gather in one place they use this power to coordinate a dance that brings on the rain.

[narrow cosmos]

To consolidate it a little, how about this?

"POKENAME uses the ionic charge of its antenna to communicate with one another, particularly about the weather. When many gather in one place, they coordinate a dance together to bring forth the rain."

[mellow imp]

great

i want this concise writing skill haha

[narrow cosmos]

Believe me, it only shows up in passing for me, my own entries get really wordy, too.

[mellow imp]

all the rotom fusion lookin like they would live in the old windows desktop screen

very 2000s coded i like it

[narrow cosmos]

Rotom fusions are pretty interesting, yeah

You want old-school Windows though, check out Porygon fusions. 😛

(Though I have yet to really tackle most of them, I feel like I couldn't make good enough digital/computer terminology-based entries for them)

[mellow imp]

they all got that garys mod no texture thing

idk what u call that

[small nest]

PSA: #custom-dex-errors is now open! If you find an error in a custom entry, please let us know there. Make sure you've read the pinned messages!

[mellow imp]

can this be reworded?

POKENAME wants desperately to be able to use the move wood hammer, sadly we dont think it ever will. It swings around the hammer on its head in hopes of learning it, but since its made of plasma when it hits its known as a thunderbolt.

or maybe it thinks its using wood hammer but its acc a thunderbolt smnth like that

[sacred patio]

@boreal prairie long time no see

How ye been?

[hexed fog]

ok everything prior to 2/9 should be addressed

[boreal prairie]

I'm okay! Works been busy! I try to stop in on the weekends but last weekend it seemed i came in at kinda quite periods 😁

[narrow cosmos]

Glad and yet disappointed to see that I'm getting a lot of approvals, but also a lot of grammar/typo adjustments.

[sacred patio]

Same… I wish I could do more, but I’m constantly doing stuff

[narrow cosmos]

880 entries and counting, hitting 1000 is closer every day.

[jagged ledge]

You got this!

[narrow cosmos]

Sometimes POKENAME will forget that its tail is used for fishing and instead dip its extendable tongue in the water. This often leads to the ridiculous sight of an alarmed POKENAME attempting to sling a Magikarp or Shellder off its tongue.

[dull folio]

That is really damn impressive lol fair play

[narrow cosmos]

I'm surprised myself, when I first started I thought I'd be lucky to get a few in, but the ideas just kept coming, and now here we are.

[dull folio]

I’m just starting now lol I’ll definitely be making more because seeing my entries in the game makes me too happy

[narrow cosmos]

Yeah, same here, I've been taking screenshots to collect of mine and others. 😄

[dull folio]

Also while you’re here would you say fossil entries talk about the past Pokémon or the present revived Pokémon?

[narrow cosmos]

Honestly I've mixed and matched a little in the times I've done a few, I think. So I think it's played by ear a bit, though you could always, if talking about the past, use the tried-and-true "It's thought that x does this" or "scientists think y did this" in the past sort of thing.

Since even some entries of mine about current Pokemon talk about what people in the past did/believed about 'em.

[boreal canyon]

Does one of you want to make a dex for a sprite of mine?

[dull folio]

Yeah I’ve done a few fossil entries and I’ve only really talked about the present but just checking for clarity

[dull folio]

I’ll have a crack at it why not

What’s the sprite?

[boreal canyon]

Gimme 30s

[boreal canyon]

https://www.fusiondex.org/89.359/

I don't think that he has a custom yet

[dull folio]

Woah that’s a sick sprite good job

Muk reuniclus right?

Yeah it is checked the dex, gimme a couple minutes I’ll see what I can come up with

[boreal canyon]

Does checked means no dex or a dex?

[dull folio]

No dex we’re good 👍

[boreal canyon]

Ok

[dull folio]

All it says is prefers humid habitats lmao

[boreal canyon]

Good luck

[dull folio]

The substance surrounding POKENAME has developed into becoming highly corrosive. However, their psychic presence is still just as strong, even with its more unstable body.

How’s that?

[boreal canyon]

Like it

[dull folio]

Well it’s your sprite so I’m glad you like it, good to submit then?

[boreal canyon]

If no one has something to say then yes

[dull folio]

I’ll give it 10 mins and if there’s no improvements I’ll submit

Okay gonna submit

[ivory gale]

I think it works! But its much more violent than i would've thought it would be haha

Original concept was based on rorschach tests

If youre running through all of the smeargle ones you can do ekans too if you want to

[regal cedar]

Ooh, rorschah tests, based on interpretation!

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/131.469/

POKENAME lift drowning children onto their backs before lifting them onto shore. POKENAME try not to scare children with their smiles, which display a set of large, serrated teeth.

@regal cedar Opinions?

[regal cedar]

Makes sense to me! It tells about the behavior and something about them biologically that isn't obvious. So, very good, I think!

[rich goblet]

I think I get it

I'm really getting into the national geographic mindset

https://if.daena.me/131.91

POKENAME hide their head inside their shells, which have space for children to hide with the creature. POKENAME have valves on their shell that release a foggy haze that freezes threats around them.

https://www.fusiondex.org/131.169

POKENAME aid travelers lost inside caves, using their echolocation to find cavern exits. POKENAME have a silent wingbeat, allowing them to fly past other Pokémon undetected.

https://www.fusiondex.org/131.54/

Oblivious to their surroundings, POKENAME are drawn to splashing in the water. As a result, POKENAME inadvertently saves swimmers at the beach, as POKENAME are easy to grab onto.

https://if.daena.me/131.72
Using their tentacles to beckon children onto their shells, POKENAME kidnap children to show them the sights of the ocean below. POKENAME will only return back to shore once children have begun to cry.

https://if.daena.me/131.73
Drawing in groups of children, POKENAME bring them down below the surface to witness the sea floor. When the children eventually want to go home, POKENAME express displeasure by providing a bumpy ride back.

@willow crystal What you think about these? I'm curious what a spriter thinks for once

Papapayapon

Context: writing pokedex entries

[lament lance]

This is really good! and I'm honored you chose one of my sprites to write a dex entry for! If I can make a selfish request? Any chance you could add in a part at the end about some replicating works of art since the sprite is of the statue of David?

[rich goblet]

@willow crystal I assume you approve of the dex descriptions I wrote? I hope you don't mind the second ping

[willow crystal]

I'm raiding at the moment

Basically the only time I'm forced to not be here lol

[rich goblet]

My bad no rush

[boreal prairie]

It beckons children onto its shell to show them the sights of the ocean below. POKENAME only returns back to shore once the kidnapped children begin to cry.

concision/repetition suggestions.

It lures groups of children down below the surface of the ocean to witness the sea floor. When the children want to go home, POKENAME express its displeasure with a bumpy ride back.

concision suggestions

[rich goblet]

Ooooh! Ty! Will make revisions before submitting

[boreal prairie]

Otherwise oblivious to its surroundings, its drawn to splashing in the water. POKENAME are easy to grab onto, so it inadvertently saves drowning swimmers at the beach.

concision suggestions + some reordering. don't know if the reorder makes it any better tbh just something to look at.

[rich goblet]

I like those suggestions

[boreal prairie]

It aids travelers lost inside caves by using their echolocation to find exits. POKENAME have a silent wingbeat so it can fly past other Pokémon undetected.

concision suggestions

[boreal prairie]

It hides its head inside its shell, which has space for children to hide alongside it. POKENAME has a valve on its shell that releases a foggy haze and freezes nearby threats.

some concision + coherence suggestions

you are on quite a "children" kick here lol

[rich goblet]

Well to be fair Lapras is meant to be a friendlier sort

Though I did spice it up with the tentacruel line

[boreal prairie]

[It lifts drowning children onto its back before lifting them onto shore]. It tries not to scare children with its smile, which displays a set of large, serrated teeth.

concision suggestions. I think that [this] doesn't need to be about lifting twice, so perhaps a more specific other detail in one part or the other?

[boreal prairie]

Yeah I've liked all the entries 😁

[rich goblet]

Maybe another verb in order of events like

Ferrying?

[boreal prairie]

woah this is a big goal!

[boreal prairie]

That's a good idea!

[rich goblet]

Yeah a swap of verb should do it

[boreal prairie]

i am waiting until my last writing tip gets pinned to write another one, but quick tip cause i noticed it in most your entries: -ing words should usually be used for either "being" verbs (I am running, He was walking, etc) or as adjectives (the whistling man, the harrowing wind). Putting (ironic) them in difference contexts can add to wordiness/confusion. It isn't wrong per se, just something to help your punchiness.

The dog barks, scaring the neighbor.
The dog barks and scares the neighbor.

it is technically (trivially) longer, but it helps with readability.

just some random words of wisdom for you lol

In many contexts it sounds better with the -ing word, but in a context like this where you are presenting a lot of information concisely, it can help

[rich goblet]

So less “They are x that enjoy ferrying y to distant shores” and more “they are x and like to ferry y to distant shores”?

[boreal prairie]

It is more legible the second way, yeah

This is like advanced short story writing tips haha

[rich goblet]

Ah good to know ,

I’m a person who thinks in conceptual blocks

So it’s easier to come up with concepts then grammar xd

[boreal prairie]

basically, people don't realize this but what they are doing when they write "The dog barks, scaring the neighbor" they actually are contracting "The dog barks [and this was] scaring the neighbor." (or something to that effect)
This contraction happens pretty intuitively for the reader but it adds a cognitive load that the writer often doesn't think about, because they "know" what they are saying.

[boreal prairie]

Yep! It is a consequence of the fact writers know more about their story than the reader, and we often forget that haha

[rich goblet]

Heh, noted!

[boreal prairie]

Once you get used to it, you find it becomes a lot more natural to check "what have I actually said and what did I think the reader would just get." and it can get annoying when you realize how much you actually skip haha a difficult skill to aquire, but worth it!

It is one of the more difficult part of taking writing classes, learning how to accept and interpret "i'm confused" as some of the most valuable feedback

[rich goblet]

POKENAME are creatures that live inside a large boulder made of coral and sand. Scientists use POKENAME to reintroduce coral to an area after a natural disaster, as POKENAME have a tendency to drop parts of themselves.

EDIT: I am considering changing the language to: "Scientists reintroduce coral to a polluted area by having POKENAME live there, which drop pieces of coral to repopulate."

EDIT EDIT: https://www.fusiondex.org/131.76/

I know I scored 100% on that first part. The second part I'm dubious on

First, A natural disaster, I should have caught that lol

[boreal prairie]

Would you like me to go maximum edit mode as a challenge?

[rich goblet]

Sure!

[hexed fog]

With valentines day around the corner I'd love to see some 'date location' themed entries! Gimme some based around movie theaters, restaurants, bowling alleys and gondola rides!

[rich goblet]

Noted!

[boreal prairie]

[POKENAME]¹ are creatures that² live inside³ a⁴ large⁵ boulder(s) made of coral and sand. [Scientists]⁶ [use]⁷ POKENAME to reintroduce coral to [an area]⁸ after a natural disaster, as POKENAME have a tendency to⁹ [drop parts of themselves]¹⁰.

1. Using [it] instead of POKENAME is preferable when considering character count. I tend to start with [it] then use POKENAME the second time if it feels naturally less repetitive.

2. Redundant phrase. No need to describe a creature as being a creature.

3. Things that are inside are also just in

4. Species don't live in a boulder, they live in boulders

5. Redundant adjective, all boulders are large.

6. Subjective edit, potential for more specific noun (Environmentalists, etc.)

7. There is always a more interesting verb than "use"

8. "An area" is vague, perhaps unavoidable but worth noting

9. Redundant. Things that "have a tendency to" do something can also be said to just do them. All actions are tendencies.

10. Incomplete thought, can be intuited through context, perhaps should be made more clear what the dropped parts do.

Not bad!

[rich goblet]

In light of this, Let me make a few changes to see if I can improve my score before I shift onto another pokemon for valentine's day

[boreal prairie]

I have your prompt from like a week ago still loading

[boreal prairie]

I hope you take it in good spirit! This is like a high level editing nit pick just for fun 🙂

It would be what I would do professionally, but we are not being professional right now haha

[rich goblet]

It's a good challenge! I'm trying to improve my grammar as said a few times so this helps

POKENAME live in boulders made of coral and sand. Environmentalists breed them to reintroduce coral to the sea after a natural disaster, as they shed nutrient-rich sand from their bodies.

EDIT: Nutrient rich? Nutrient-rich? You got me there

[boreal prairie]

That's a great glow up 😄 I'll even let you use "use" since your cleaned it up so nicely 😉 (the added detail at the end I think adds a lot to the entry!)

[hexed fog]

Always remember: there's a big chance you'll get me as your reviewer and it takes very little to make me happy. (Or ill just make the edit for a small change)

[rich goblet]

LMAO

[hexed fog]

Each unown has different strengths, deep grammar knowledge is not mine.

[rich goblet]

I mean evidently there are a few running standards going on

I have a good tonal knowledge for example

[boreal prairie]

So the general rule for when to hyphen is if you are turning a noun into an adjective usually it will be a part hyphenated phrase

so nutrient being a noun, gets a hyphen when it gets attached to an adjective

[rich goblet]

Except for nutrient rich?

Oh I see I see

[hexed fog]

Oh... yeah I did change a ton of those

Eh

[boreal prairie]

nutrient-rich does have a hyphen

[hexed fog]

Whatever don't stress. If it gets corrected it gets corrected

[boreal prairie]

Because nutrient is a noun

[rich goblet]

I don't mind correction, though I enjoy learning too much to leave them be XD

[hexed fog]

Ozy is trying to be helpful and I'm like "pfshhh just vomit on the keyboard"

[rich goblet]

LMAOOOO

[viscid light]

Eh, I really can't - there's not exactly enough space and I went at it akin to a movie star direction (Invasion of the Body Snatchers is damn good)

[boreal prairie]

My standards also don't matter cause i am not approving entries. I just like helping learn about writing 🙂 so ignore anything you want from me (though, i think my advice is well informed haha)

[viscid light]

So the efforts of David didn't really struck my mind

[rich goblet]

I think at minimum you help me not get dinged by the grammar team which is worthwhile on its own

[hexed fog]

Nothing about what you're doing is bad.

At all.

Ok sleep deprived izik needs to retire

[rich goblet]

Rest well Izik!

[hexed fog]

I expect tons of good ones by the end of the week 😉

[rich goblet]

I'm going to try to do two more tonight before I hit the hay.

[boreal prairie]

i got timed out for typo I'm sorry

[boreal prairie]

i wrote a whole reply with a suggestion but it deleted my message cause i had an unfortunate typo. if you are at all interested i can retype it but if you dont think you'd change the entry for the spriters idea at all i wont bother. no pressure just would be annoying to type again haha

[boreal prairie]

actually just here is the screen shot. crossed out word is "like" there are typos i cant fix in the screenshot sorry about that

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/131.79/

POKENAME aid seaside fortune tellers divine the romantic lives of their patrons. This is because they are known to scatter from couples who do not love each other.

Mmm... So close

EDIT: KISS @ me, I think its ready for appraisal!

[boreal prairie]

It helps seaside fortune tellers divine the romantic lives of patrons. It flees from couples who do not love each other.

there is a useful word that i cant remember right now to explain why helps is better than aids here.

this is because and are known to are redundant. things that happen after one sentence can be assumed to be because of the sentence before. if something is known for something you dont have to say it.

this is a funny concept haha

cutting it down you could even add a whole mother idea in there!

oh i changed scatter to flee just cause i thought it sounded better purely subjective lol

remember they are always just suggestions!

[rich goblet]

POKENAME helps seaside fortune tellers divine the romantic lives of patrons. It flees from couples who do not love each other and detects energy from negative thoughts.

Hm... Maybe that's too direct

[boreal prairie]

i gotta go to bed! you'll figure it out!

[rich goblet]

LMAO

Thanks! Have a good rest

[boreal prairie]

a ghostly voice from far away whispers: remember about -ing words

The ghost admits that wasn't the most egregious example and would have been fine but it does sound vetter now how fixed it anyways

[rich goblet]

I think that's enough for today, I managed to make one love related one

Tomorrow I'll try to throw some auspicious and lucky words around

[viscid light]

There - I'd figured out how to put it in

[reef pine]

Playful POKENAME congregate in ancient calderas, sunning themselves and practicing their fire. They click their flint-like claws together and fan the flames with the wings on their heads.

[hazy laurel]

POKENAME tend to prefer eating overpopulating POKENAME above anything else wich makes it very commonly bred to save unstable ecosystems. However it has been lately noticed that they too overpopulate very easily.

[rich goblet]

What's the sprite/pokedex id?

[hazy laurel]

Idk I just thought it'd fit to something

Eventually

But I'll try to find something

[rich goblet]

No problem! We generally try to write for 1 specfic sprite or pokemon

[hazy laurel]

But Im mostly thinking of a water/normal type

[rich goblet]

Hm...

[hazy laurel]

254.340?

[rich goblet]

Sec, I'm running on potatoware

[hazy laurel]

Or 315.394

[rich goblet]

<@&1210701164426039366> might be able to help you more

I gotta head to work

[hazy laurel]

Ok

Wich one

[regal cedar]

I'd reccomend taking a look at https://infinitefusiondex.com/

[jagged ledge]

Oh I see part of the issue here.

You only use the POKENAME placeholder to describe the fusion, not any Pokémon

So if you say Yungoos hunt Rattata in a Yungoos entry, you'd say POKENAME hunt Rattata.

[rich goblet]

131.335.png Gondoliers train POKENAME to take passengers and swim carefully with their precise movement. They adore people and can pose for a camera without knocking over the riding passengers.

131.394.png POKENAME are trained to accompany synchronized swimmers, as they have precise movement while submerged. They enjoy creating memorable moments, and do their best when performing.

@hexed fog I will submit a bulk number of entries today but I figure you might enjoy these two feebas line/lapras entries

[rich goblet]

131.454.png

POKENAME are unsung heroes of water shows, as their colorful displays of water arts dazzle audiences. When extraordinarily gleeful, they raise their arms up to the sky, revealing an aesthetically pleasing underside.

You might enjoy this one too, I have an ink variant for the purple water one too!

[small nest]

I suggest finding a sprite you like before you write the entry, so that you can make the entry specific to the fusion

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/131.112/

Attention seeking and friendly, POKENAME make great actors for movies. They particularly enjoy starring in romance films, as they enjoy hugs and handholding.

Maybe this one could be defined more on a conceptual level but I find it amusing

[small nest]

That's cute! I appreciate your work changing all the Lapras fusions from "it's almost extinct" to cute little entries.

[rich goblet]

@small nest Sorry, I wouldn't know, Silph Co hands them out like candy every time

https://if.daena.me/131.118

POKENAME are a popular choice as background creatures for nature films, as they prefer to remain inconspicuous. They avoid being the center of attention, and will quickly swim away or hide when in camera's focus.

[regal cedar]

A reminder that you can report Dex Entry Errors here: https://discord.com/channels/302153478556352513/1333636254205743145

[narrow cosmos]

The horns on its head and tail secrete a very mild poison. The poison's effects seem to vary depending on its surroundings: burning, sweating, paralysis, blindness, light sensitivity, chills, rashes and giddiness have been reported.

I kinda like what I came up with conceptually here.

Giddiness could probably be changed but I'm not sure what sort of side-effect Sylveon inspires.

Euphoria?

[rich goblet]

elation?

[narrow cosmos]

Hmm, maybe. Just hard to find something that sounds like a side-effect when Sylveon's whole shtick is feeling better. Unless I just go the opposite way and say it causes depression.

[rich goblet]

Hm…

Fevers?

High energy pokemon

Perhaps weakness since charm skills like

Decrease attack

[narrow cosmos]

Could also go with numbness, that's like, an extreme-r version of its calming touch.

I think that might be the way to go, people should get the idea what with all the other examples anyway.

[hazy laurel]

I just didn know what it would hunt

[jagged ledge]

That's ok!

You can just think of other Pokemon in the environment.

[hazy laurel]

I'm trying to send a picture of the pokemon I have in mind but it won't send

It's a dewgong/slakoth

This dude maybe (as the pokemon from the description)

So it's like, too lazy to search for pray so it eats what there's too much of

[reef pine]

It seems Dewgong hunts at night, and Slakoth sleeps 20 hours a day so it only needs to eat 3 leaves per day

Maybe its an omnivore, so it will eat fish if they swim into its mouth or something but most of the time just eats a seaweed here and there

[hazy laurel]

Yeah didn't think it through

[regal cedar]

"Stubborn roots and leaves grow out from the big rock on its back like a stubborn weed. When POKENAME stands still, some Pokémon mistake it for edible vegetation; should this happen, it lashes out with its vines violently."

Hi @south berry! I was wondering what was meant by "mistake it for edible vegitation". Do you mean the Pokémon? Or do you mean the roots and leaves? Is it not edible?

[rich goblet]

99.131.png

<@&1210701164426039366> Approved entry needs author name adjusted to quackquackattack (I know, a very silly mistake I made XD)

[regal cedar]

On it

fixed

[rich goblet]

While I have your attention, do you know when a style guide is coming out/getting pinned?

[regal cedar]

Ones for specific Pokémon have been worked on in the background for a while now, although I cannot speak to a release date. They are pretty thorough already, though, so if we choose to release them, I can't imagine it being too long.

If you mean a more general style guide, I don't believe so? Best rule of thumb is to think, "Would the average Pokédex entry say something like this?"
Now, there will always be exceptions, of course, but usually it relates to certain species or some pretty specific actions. Ghost-Pokémon come to mind.

[rich goblet]

https://if.daena.me/501.54

Golf courses train these creatures to rest in one spot for hours at a time, creating randomized obstacles to putt around. POKENAME are sedentary creatures, which makes resting in one spot quite easy.

@hexed fog If you're awake, what you think of this one?

[dull ore]

Its two heads do not get along. POKENAME’s arguments can be heard over 7 miles away.

7 miles atm cos a quick google said thats about as far as a jet engine can be heard while a lion is 5, but dont really have a sense of scale for miles so lmk if this seems unreasoanble

[hexed fog]

thats way more thought than I put into my distances

I usually just go "here's a distance"

[dull ore]

fair enough lol

[hexed fog]

I'd maybe write in 'loud' arguments

just to clarify a bit

but honestly this is fine as an entry

noivern's whole thing is sound so it translates

[dull ore]

nice

was also thinking about this to finish the noi/dei trio

When discovering something new, POKENAME will either test it with a strong bite or blast ultrasonic sound. For this reason, they are not popular pets.

acc will change it to 'by blasting'

[hexed fog]

https://tenor.com/view/noice-nice-click-gif-8843762

Loving all the entries we are getting. Good work all

[south berry]

Yeah the Pokemon. Uhm mostly just like mistaking it for a non sentient plant, to parallel how geodudes are mistaken for rocks in their dex entries (which I guess they are technically too)

[hexed fog]

I usually check stuff on Fridays but I have to be all kissie-smoochie tomorrow (ew cooties)

I'll see what I can sneak in tonight

How is everyone feeling about the current speed of approvals? We gucci?

[dull folio]

Doing great 👍

[rich goblet]

Much better recently yes

In fact I'm surprised you got all my backlog lol

[reef pine]

i like the two noivern entries you got here

[rich goblet]

<@&1210701164426039366> I need valentine's day ideas, particularly aquatic date spots. Like where would you take a person on a first date vibes. I am single and unfortunately lack this knowledge

[jagged ledge]

Beach? Lake?

Aquarium?

[regal cedar]

Yup!

[hexed fog]

fountains, where you make wishes

[rich goblet]

FOUNTAINS!

[hexed fog]

picnics by ponds

[rich goblet]

Picnics I have one I think but could expand more on

501.52.png

POKENAME are rented out for outdoor picnics during first dates, as they are friendly yet unintrusive. They meander around an area and create opportunities to start or shift a topic.

[hexed fog]

I can do a valentines day themed prompt list for you if you want

[rich goblet]

That would help!

I'm doing quite a few luvdisc and lanturn ones so they might fit in

[hexed fog]

eats discarded chocolate boxes - Garbodor
climbs trees to eat cocoa beans, making its fur smell like chocolate - aipom
consumes discarded flower bouquets - Ivysaur
dances near people on dates - oricorio
taste tests meals at restaurants to ensure dates have a wonderful evening - lickilicky
creates fudge on its body - slurpuff
aroma from its petals are made into perfume. good gifts during dates - bellossom
skates with couples on ice rinks during dates - prinplup
works at vineyards to serve wine to couples on dates - blissey
produces a delightful scent from its fur when around two people in love - Stufful

[rich goblet]

I probably won't be able to do one to one with what you have there (I generally pick pairings off the high priority list), but these are really helpful! Thank you!

[hexed fog]

I'm out of entries to go over 😦

[craggy beacon]

whatever shall izik do now

[hexed fog]

the harvests I have been putting off

[craggy beacon]

LMAO

i see what job you prefer doing

[reef pine]

wellll i could use some opinion on which of these is better, if either works that is

https://www.fusiondex.org/303.294/

POKENAME chews through trees and rocks with equal efficiency to build the dams it calls home. If a tree falls on its hardened back it doesn't even notice.

POKENAME paddles through the wetlands it calls home with webbed feet and the fins at its sides. When winter comes it curls up in communal dens and sleeps until the waters thaw.

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/501.88/

POKENAME consume discarded boxes of chocolate after certain holidays, as they enjoy the leftover sweet treats on the inside. The ink on the boxes is digested and brighten their pigmentation.

@hexed fog I'm probably going to submit valentine's day, mainly because I do want to fix my sleep later today too

The bulk entries*

[reef pine]

making the ink of the boxes affect their pigment is a good idea

[rich goblet]

Ye! Good ol grimer

Heh

[hexed fog]

I am just happy more is getting done 🙂

[ebon warren]

I actually don't recommend going out ON Valentine's Day, everything is going to be crowded, everyone will be stressed, and often they raise prices on stuff that would be significantly cheaper the next day (cards, flowers, chocolate, etc.)
I would also say cater it to the individual. I had an ex that collected coins so a trip to the mint or an antique mall was perfect for him. But that wouldn't necessarily work for everyone

So for a Dex entry, you could always tell a story about where it is commonly found (implying Trainers might be there or something perhaps?)

Water and "romance" is tricky 😜

[rich goblet]

I meant for Dex entries! I plan to remain single for a long time

https://www.fusiondex.org/501.119/
POKENAME swim in lakes near wedding venues, the dropped bouquet petals giving their scales a pink tinge. They celebrate alongside couples and release pink bubbles into the air when excited.

https://www.fusiondex.org/501.118/
POKENAME live in lakes near wedding venues, their pigmentation derived from the petals that are eventually swept into the water. When weddings occur, they float to the top of the surface and watch the event with keen interest.

[ebon warren]

Yeah but my point is there isn't a "normal" so, that could be challenging

[rich goblet]

Oh! I was more referring to 'stereotypical'

I don't watch a lot of romance films, so I don't have a lot of knowledge on this

[ebon warren]

So more like cliché stuff, then?

[rich goblet]

Cliche, yes

[ebon warren]

Picnics in a park with a lake under the shade of a large (oak, elm, etc.) tree

Gondola down a river or canal at twilight with candlelight or lanterns

Proposals in front of a waterfall

[rich goblet]

Ooooooh! Waterfalls definitely on the hot list given my current list of high priority pokemon

(I am in an aquatic phase)

[ebon warren]

You can also do an evening meal at a little outdoor table with a fountain and stained glass mosaic or window in the background

[rich goblet]

https://if.daena.me/501.469

POKENAME reside in areas around waterfalls. They can detect romantic thoughts and create pink bubbles out of excitement during marriage proposals by a waterfall.

[rich goblet]

I have an idea for this one

[small nest]

Both are good! The first one makes me laugh

[hexed fog]

We need more flotsam entries

For sure

[rich goblet]

Flotsam? I will look into it

[hexed fog]

Like it bites flotsam into hearts

[regal cedar]

flotsam is shipwreck stuff iirc

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/501.226/ POKENAME are raised and kept in lavish restaurants, flying above patrons in patterns during certain holidays. Particularly enthusiastic lovers can pay to have them create bubbles to heighten a romantic dinner experience.

[hexed fog]

Well there's also jetsam

Google is going to give me so many weird ads about sea travel now

I asked meta ai the other day a question and the answer was so hard to read... I was cackling for like an hour. It made just no sense. We aren't there yet 🤣

[rich goblet]

Alright, I'm going to have some evening tea and see how I feel

Perhaps I might do more, perhaps I'll do a bulk submission

[hexed fog]

Do we have any entries about beachcombers?

I'm in bed now so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to know

[rich goblet]

what's a beachcomber?

[reef pine]

someone who scavenges along the beach looking for things that've washed up, i think

[south berry]

POKENAME is a constant danger to itself. If the fire on its tail goes out it dies, but it constantly desires to try to go fishing with it. Trainers need have constant supervision over POKENAME, though thankfully it doesn't do anything quickly.

[my favourite one yet]

[hexed fog]

Do we have a pokemon that can desalinize water?

Or a pokemon that converts water it drinks into soda pop?

Or wine

Or juice

The possibilities

[craggy beacon]

well... thats just jesus, so

whats pokemon jesus

[hexed fog]

Bibarel/Arceus

[reef pine]

for desalinity, maybe a pokemon that sucks up salt to eat from the water

trying to think of what kind of pokemon fusion would do that

[craggy beacon]

what are some animals that eat salt?

[reef pine]

i know deer are fond of salt licks if they can get to them

i also read about goats that climb a particular dam to lick the salt of the sides

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/watch-these-amazing-alpine-goats-scale-a-nearvertical-dam

apparently butterflies will beef up on excessive amounts of salt, able to fly better and see better, but it also dunks their survival rate as caterpillars from 58% to 40%

[craggy beacon]

determined goats 😭

[reef pine]

butterflies will also do something called mud-puddling, where they sip sip the minerals and salts from mud

[craggy beacon]

that seems very fitting for butterfree

[reef pine]

yea, maybe butterfree+butterfree, or something else

https://www.fusiondex.org/12.234/ would definitely be attracted by salt licks. i don't think we have a goat pokemon do we?

[craggy beacon]

no, no goats

luvdisc/butterfree might be a good option for a valentines dex entry themed around juice and flowers

[narrow cosmos]

I already did my Valentine's entries, made a few Luvdisc things a little while back, like Tentacool poking people to make them lovey-dovey, or Voltorb that are love bombs

[hexed fog]

Only around 6200 wild entries to go

Plus the ones we haven't sprited yet

We need a zubat fusion that gets scared from radio waves

[rich goblet]

I decided to skip some luvdisc ones I didn't find inspiration for and go into some wild/high priority entries for swilix/slurpuff

[south berry]

I'm getting some real Corsola / Shuckle vibes for this one

[hexed fog]

Do eet

We also need more entries that use the words 'loch', 'brine', 'strait' and 'gulf'

Those water words most be utilized

Oh and hyrdothermal vents

[rich goblet]

I just did a lot of water ones

I think I need a personal break from those

https://www.fusiondex.org/196.492/

POKENAME have a special yogurt coating atop their heads, which restaurants use to coat berries. They are especially popular during certain holidays, as they can adjust their flavor to match the events around them.

@hexed fog LOOK AT THE BABI

[craggy beacon]

ive literally been learning about those in oceanography for the past 2 weeks

[clever plume]

read through the whole FAQ and didn't get a fully solid answer, just to be sure, are we allowed to mention other fusions directly by name, if not, what about its pre-evo?? (for example, i'm doing a middle evolution dex entry so it would go something like "Unlike its predeccesor, Growldon, POKENAME use its horn to..." sorry if this isn't the place to ask 🙏

[south berry]

General rule of thumb is that each Dex-entry should largely be self-contained and not make explicit references to other fusion entries.

I know referencing vanilla unfused Pokemon or the component/parent Pokemon of the fusion is mostly okay though

Question to Unowns: I know Pokemon moves are capitalized are trainer titles (like Bugcatcher, Lass, etc.) capitalized?

[clever plume]

got it got it, so not ok to even mention the other fusion by name?

not in reference to its entry but just in reference to its... existence

[south berry]

yeah I'm not sure. Problem is that any particular fusion could have any number of sprites (some of them have multiple) so mentioning a fusion by name may cause ambiguity because there's no telling if the sprite for that fusion will be consistent with what you're referencing

[clever plume]

that was what i was worried about, best to not do that then

thank you for helping 🙏

[swift spoke]

[south berry]

no problem! happy to help 🙂

[narrow cosmos]

POKENAME is absentminded and playful normally, but go through a shift in personality on the eve of full moons. It clings to others and whines, seeking comfort for a sudden surge of loneliness.

[clever plume]

another question, for fossil pokemon, could I put their entry in past tense like the offical games do? for example, "Many people used to catch..." instead of just "Many people catch..."

i know it's not required of course but just for fun on certain fossils

[boreal prairie]

POKENAME is normally absentminded and playful, but its personality shifts on the eve of the full moon. It clings to others and whines, seeking comfort for a sudden surge of loneliness.

small suggestions

[boreal prairie]

I don't make the decisions but that does sound fine to me

[clever plume]

alright tyty

[boreal prairie]

Using this specific example, I think that just saying "its prevolution" would accomplish everything calling it out by name would, without the risk of it causing problems

Imaginary Pichu entry

Like its evolution, Pikachu, it has electric pouches on its cheeks.
Like its evolution, it has electric pouches on its cheeks.

doesn't really add much, imo

[clever plume]

true, just thought it would be a neat eyecatcher

just seeing another pokemons name helps me imagine what it looks like so i imagined it would also help some others

but that works perfectly as fine LOL

[boreal prairie]

I don't think it is a bad instinct in an abstract context, but when it gets complicated by this exact project, plus when you have to consider character count, I guess I think of it as an easy cut.

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/431.182/

POKENAME barge into parties and bars to amaze people with their dancing skills. They wave their pom-poms to the music, and when a party ends, they sneak out to find another party to infiltrate.

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/166.43/
POKENAME live alongside Ledyba colonies, as their leaves are trimmed when Ledyba eat them. If their leaves get too big, they fall over, unable to get up

[small nest]

Thoughts on this entry for the Luvdisc/Kingler I'm working on?
If POKENAME thinks two people look compatible, it scuttles after them, flashing a heart sign with its claws. Romantics often gather a cast of POKENAME to help out with their proposals, a task the POKENAME are more than happy to carry out.

[narrow cosmos]

Adorable

[boreal canyon]

so much pink x)

and the dex is nice

[regal cedar]

Im curious what its definition of compatible is lol

[boreal prairie]

complimentary flavors

[boreal canyon]

compatible{
data = randint(0,1)
if data == 0 then
compatible = true
else
compatible = false
}

probably like this x)

[small nest]

It's hard to tell, really; each Luvler appears to have its own set of criteria. Finding an adequate number of them that all agree you're compatible with your spouse-to-be is quite a challenge.

[mellow imp]

Not the most popular in battle, POKENAME still makes a very handsome fixture for any office. The head of Silph's office is furnished with one of these Pokémon, it dictates his voicemail to him every day.

thoughts

a little dune inspo

POKENAME were used by the ancient Clefiary to chart and navigate the stars. At one time they made the complex calculations necessary for the Clefairy to navigate through interstellar space, these days they are left for scrap.

[mellow imp]

POKENAME stumps philosophers who are struck by the fact it took the shape of washing machine long before it occurred to humans to invent one. Arceus having forseen our need for the wash, dry and steam cycle brought POKENAME into existence

does this break the no creator rule, i thought cuz it was arceus it made more sense

who in lore created the world and stuff

[dull folio]

While POKENAME itself is kind and gentle, its tail is a mischievous prankster. They are often seen trying to chase their tail to teach the tricky appendage a lesson.

[dull folio]

POKENAME is actually quite small, but it has the ability to inflate itself like a balloon to an enormous size. While it prefers being in the sea, it looks quite content when it’s carried into the sky by strong winds

Thoughts on these would be great 👍

[boreal prairie]

Not the most popular in battle, POKENAME makes a very handsome fixture in any [type] office. [The head of Silph's] office is furnished with one that dictates his voicemail to him every day.

some small concision suggestion..I might add a [type] of office just for some specific flavor. I also think that instead of specifically the silph ceo (who appears in game) you could say "a silph executive" or "an important CEO" or something like that

i will come back with some more suggestions after dinner brb

for @mellow imp and @dull folio

[regal cedar]

Eh, unsure about that, myself. Hmmm

[boreal prairie]

At one time it made the complex calculations necessary for the Clefairy to navigate through interstellar space. These days POKENAME are left for scrap.

Concision suggestions. The first sentence was redundant with the first part of the second. I also think you will probably get told you need to say something like, "according to legend". With the first sentence cut, you can add maybe some more details about the scrap idea.

[boreal prairie]

Philosophers are stumped as to why POKENAME adapted the form of washing machine long before one was invented. Many ponder if the need for the wash, dry, and steam cycle was somehow foretold.

A big rewrite using your idea. I think it is a funny concept, but I think you might run into some pushback on this one for being really "lore"y. I tried to rewrite it in line with my best guess at something that might get approved, but im still not sure.

[boreal prairie]

very cute entry

The head of POKENAME is kind and gentle, but the tail is a mischievous prankster. It often chases its own tail to teach the tricksy appendage a lesson.

concision suggestions, but mostly just some coherence touch-ups

[boreal prairie]

It is naturally quite small, but has the ability to inflate to an enormous size. It prefers being in the sea, but appears rather content when carried into the sky by strong winds

Some concision suggestions, and some repetition clean up. Small developmental note, but I feel I'm missing a little bit of the "Mime Jr." sense in this.

[jagged ledge]

New Dexdoku just dropped!

#1210021946105004052 message

[rich goblet]

<@&1210701164426039366> Anyone able to help with a very peculiar mistake I made?

I need the first instances of the following rejected, as I simply resubmit them properly:

56.463.png
463.23.png

[ebon warren]

I didn't fully review them and make changes, I just marked the first submissions of each as Not Approved, but the entry for 56.462 uses plural verbs but the article adjective the for the noun (which is a singular noun with that article adjective), so there's some changes needed already to resolve the subject-verb agreement. Just a heads up

[rich goblet]

I thought I had it!

Oh right these were dexdoku so they're also sorta like placeholders

[rich goblet]

Thankfully Wild will check on these tomorrow or so and give feedback. I hope you don't mind hold off judgement so they can do that, they're dexdoku entries so they probably shuld be left to wild

[ebon warren]

I've corrected prior Dexdoku entries, so I don't think it would be an issue anyway, but I wasn't sure if I would have time tonight to review them regardless, so the point may be moot. (We could confirm with @jagged ledge though )

[rich goblet]

Good news is that was the ONLY one I didn't keep track of regarding pluralization, I am like mostly sure the rest are okay unless I somehow missed a word

Not me coming the coffee high

[dull folio]

Well I thought because a lot of mime jr and mr mine entries reference balloons I could incorporate it into this one but I just don’t think I really worked I might scrap that one

[dull folio]

And cheers for this too I’ll submit this one

[boreal prairie]

I didn't know about mime jr. entries having balloons, if that is so then seems like you already covered it!

[dull folio]

It isn’t really, just some sprites like bulbasaur and mime jr incorporate balloons and I kind of associate clowns and balloons lol

Idk I might submit it but it might be too much of a stretch

[boreal prairie]

It is a good entry, it was just a small thought I had! I think you should submit it for sure.

Maybe a little idea to add some mimery, maybe it "mimics" blimps?

[jagged ledge]

I think this entry is pretty good as is!

[jagged ledge]

I really like this one

[regal cedar]

yeah, i like the duality

[jagged ledge]

I think yes, but also there is always the "It is said" loophole. I think the "legends of being made by Arceus" is more fitting for a legendary Pokémon, especially because even if there weren't washing machines people could still wash their clothes in naturally occurring water.

Perhaps something about people attempting to use them as washing machines find their clothes turning pink because of the berry juice within its shell?

[jagged ledge]

I think this is a good concept, but it relies too heavily on the exact statements and designs and implies an intelligence level Clefairy is not normally stated to possess. Perhaps making it more whimsical and mysterious could help? Something like "While it appears run-down, it is capable of charting complex courses through space. Its resemblance to Clefable raises the question if it helped Clefairy travel to earth from their home in space." maybe?

[mellow imp]

we see examples everywhere of arceus' design... for did he not create POKENAME expressly for us to wash our clothes... everything is created for an end and POKENAME was created for the best end. Trully all is for the best.

this is a joke entry lol but who gets the refrence

[jagged ledge]

I unfortunately don't think I do, but I appreciate the humor lol

[mellow imp]

oh its from my fav book candide

but anyway ill rework the OG one

[dull folio]

I like that actually then it references an actual part of the lore

[dull folio]

Thank you 😁

[craggy beacon]

i kind of want to do something with this sprite (this is trapinch/fomantis, 392.476) where it grows this cactus on its head and cherishes/takes care of it inspired by a conversation i had with tad HAHA

[dull folio]

POKENAME is naturally quite small, but it has the ability to inflate to an enormous size, mimicking the form of a blimp. It prefers being in the sea, but appears content when being carried into the sky on strong winds

[dull folio]

You could talk about it pruning it with its blade arms?

Could be like a cactus arborist lol

[craggy beacon]

ouu yeah

first sentence being about it taking care of the cactus and second sentence being about if the cactus dies or gets destroyed

the context for the idea

[dull folio]

Lmao

That sounds cool to me

Wait maybe the cactus could be thing giving nutrients to the pokemon?

They both need each other kind of thing?

[craggy beacon]

ohh like a symbiotic relationship

[dull folio]

Yeah, first sentence about how it takes care of the cactus, second sentence about how it needs the cactus to live?

[craggy beacon]

or a reverse, kind of like "the cactus supplies it nutrients and hydration, so it takes care of it" but in 2 sentences

cause and effect in a way

[dull folio]

That sounds good to me

[jagged ledge]

Perfect! 👍

[craggy beacon]

The cactus on POKENAME's head supplies important nutrients and hydration for living in the desert. In turn, it will take care of the cactus, pruning it with its large claws.

something like this i think

[dull folio]

I love it, can’t think of any improvements off the top of my head so I’d say go and submit it 👍

[craggy beacon]

[mellow imp]

As the story goes, POKENAME tempted the first Pokécouple in the secret garden, in his fury arceus expelled them from his paradise forever. They say POKENAME is the root of all evil.

too excplicit a refrence haha 😂?

i do like to get creative what can i say

first two pokemon?

[small nest]

Stories say POKENAME is the root of all evil, referencing legends now long-lost. Researchers believe the legends involved Arceus expelling the first Pokémon from a primordial garden after POKENAME tempted them to do evil.

Bit of a drastic rewrite, but maybe that "ancient legend" framing would be a good way to keep the details vague?

[jagged ledge]

Hey creativity is great and these reference entries are all in good fun. This one might be too direct for the game, especially given the subject matter, but no harm in sharing it here to get the concept out with a good chuckle!

[jagged ledge]

I think this is a pretty solid twist to it.

[mellow imp]

Great rewrite I think I’ll use this

[mellow imp]

Y’a haha a lot of my entries are half serious 😂

[jagged ledge]

Well hey, we're happy to enjoy the other half even if we gotta build from the serious one for the game.

[hexed fog]

https://discord.com/channels/302153478556352513/1340466362946031681

[regal cedar]

Something about producing pearls.

[devout ravine]

It could maybe create a saliva substance that polishes rocks into pearls as it licks them?

[dense shard]

heart shaped pearls is the easy path

done

already submitted

[dense shard]

It's body can compress until getting entirely enclosed within its two shells. Each year, POKENAME produces one single heart shaped pearl, and if you find one by pure chance, then you're fated to find love.

[hexed fog]

OMG

I didnt mean to post that here

LOL

it's not in the game yet please dont do an entry lol

[dense shard]

ah sorry, feel free to delete it

[hexed fog]

lol I will hang onto it in 'no sprite yet'

ty tho 🙂

https://www.fusiondex.org/63.406/

https://www.fusiondex.org/142.195/

https://www.fusiondex.org/142.437/

why not do some for these though?

[dense shard]

already has

they all have entries

[hexed fog]

they do?

[dense shard]

yes

[hexed fog]

ugh our sheet isnt filtering again

@crimson ledge fix eeeeeet

[jagged ledge]

I tried saying this yesterday in the Unown chat lol

[rich goblet]

<@&1210701164426039366> Guess whose finally home after a 12 hour stint of visiting grandparents!! (And wrote a ton of entries)

I was wondering if referencing soliders is allowed btw

[jagged ledge]

Hey grandparents are important lol

[rich goblet]

Let me post an example

[rich goblet]

They are! But they also nap a lot

[jagged ledge]

Fair

[rich goblet]

232.215.png
Military academies train soliders alongside POKENAME, as their keen eyes and sturdy physique make them great candidates for specialized operations. Their fearless disposition and strong sense of pride inspire troops during training.

232.262.png
POKENAME train soldiers alongside military instructors, their expertise and experience command respect from both people and other Pokémon. They apply a lot of pressure during drills, and their strict yet caring nature is perfect for the role.

Like this is alright for Pokemon on a topical level right?

[craggy beacon]

bro

<@&306953740651462656>

scam

i pinged some random dude on accident, sorry to whoever moderately savage is

[nimble sage]

[craggy beacon]

anyway

AS I WAS SAYING, still new to the dex thing 😔 if an entry is flagged with a color, i.e light red, in the sheet, do i just re-submit a revision and it'll be good?

[rich goblet]

@craggy beacon The ping is Unown

Let me look at it, depending on how it looks, ping the Unown team or wait until they help fix it for you 😄

[craggy beacon]

its just a formatting issue

[regal cedar]

What's up?

[craggy beacon]

i was wondering what the process for revising errors is

my entry got flagged with pale red because i had a ' in there, i believe

so i wanted to know if it was just a resubmission, or i wait for an unown to poke me, or what the process was

[crimson ledge]

feexed

[regal cedar]

No, it's because your entry had an extra break/line

fixed it

[craggy beacon]

my keyboards been Weird recently

thank you!

[dull folio]

Its wings are immeasurably strong as they are able to keep POKENAME airborne despite its metal exterior. The barbs hanging from its stomach can extend to club opponents below it.

[rich goblet]

<@&1210701164426039366> I did a mini audit from my previous dexdoku, please fix the following entries, which I have fixed spelling of:
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POKENAME enjoy flaunting their feathers, so they grow flowers that they can practice their grand gestures with. If they fail to charm their opponent in battle, their flowers will grow into powerful thorny vines.

[hollow nimbus]

Referencing soldiers is fine, as long as you're not mentioning genocide or anything rule-breaking
(After all, electric pokemon saved Ltd. Surge during the war!)

[hollow nimbus]

Contest Rules:

• Limit three entries per person. If you are discovered to have four or more entries, they all will be disqualified.
• The content of the entries must follow the server rules and the rulings set forth in the FAQ section of the FUSION POKÉDEX ENTRIES sheet.
• Entries are graded partially on correctness. This includes following grammatical rules, using words according to their definition, spelling words correctly, and ordering sentences with the proper syntax.
• Entries are also graded partially on readability. This includes how easy it is to understand the entry and how fitting the tone of the passage is.
• Entries should use regular text and punctuation. This means no emojis and no obscure characters like (🙺).
• Your entry cannot and will not be edited once you have submitted it.
• Both US and UK versions of spellings are accepted, but both should not be used in the same entry. Similarly, either the Imperial system or the Metric system are accepted for measurements.
• Entries must be made before the respective contest announcement. This means that work on the entry must have begun after the announcement. Do not submit entries that have been submitted to any past contests or to the sheet prior to the current contest.
• Only one person may claim credit for an entry. If someone gives a lot of advice on how to word your entry, they still do not get partial credit. If you collaborate with someone to make an entry, only one person can be considered the author.

[eternal star]

Do you need to do anything before you can start submitting dex entries for a contest? Like do you need to submit some writing to a mod/admin for them to add a role to you that makes you eligible for entering the contests?

[rich goblet]

Please make sure you read everything before you start! It clearly lays out how to submit entries for both contest and game 😄

Can someone please PIN that before it gets lost? Love y'all ❤️

@hollow nimbus Could I ask someone to pin this?

Expanding to <@&1210701164426039366>

When you get to this, I need to change 461.215.png to say "as a hiking" because I must have copied the wrong draft 😭 This is NOT for contest I just am nitpicky

[jagged ledge]

Unowns don't have the ability to pin messages and the contest itself has the rules as written for what's eligible and what will be considered.

[rich goblet]

M'bad

Also HI WILD

:DDDDDDD

[jagged ledge]

Hello lol

[ebon warren]

The message is also in #event-announcements too so it's fairly quick and easy to find

[rich goblet]

I would like the smol fix if possible, for my generic entry mentioned above

❤️

[rich goblet]

47.33.png Its violent and aggressive disposition cause it to ram into intruders with its frontal horn, oozing fungal venom on impact. POKENAME are highly protective and territorial, ensuring its younger siblings have space to grow.

47.30.png Its gentle and calm temperament cause it to wander outside its territory, occasionally making friends with people or other Pokémon. It gives out mushrooms as a gift to those it regards as friends, and attacks those who refuse the gift.

I'm going to let this sit for a moment since I notice I cannot make edits once submitted.

[low shuttle]

heyyyyyy so i know we cant be excessive when talking about death and gore in dex entries, but how excessive is too excessive?

[rich goblet]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JOqitOP72D-s_es1-F7OzVPUkKJ3tytjfvhptx1KAK8/edit?resourcekey=&gid=1295791816#gid=1295791816

There's a whole FAQ

You're welcome 😄

[low shuttle]

ive already looked at it ‼️

[rich goblet]

Losing a hand is borderline but acceptable

#29

[low shuttle]

the faq doesnt say anything about death and gore

[rich goblet]

Did you not see what I wrote?

Q# 29

"What's the limit on violent content? Is a mention of a Trainer losing a hand to a fusion too dark?"

[low shuttle]

ah

i cant read sorry chat </3

[rich goblet]

You're fine, neither can most of chat

[hollow nimbus]

I wanted to pin it, but sadly, I do not have pin perms here
I have to call upon a <@&306953740651462656> to do that

[hollow nimbus]

Nope; anyone can enter a contest!

[low shuttle]

should i share the entry here for feedback first? or nah cuz its for the contest

[hollow nimbus]

Do you think someone is going to copy your entry?

[junior osprey]

pin what

ah

its pinned already

[hollow nimbus]

The entries are not peer-judged, so I encourage workshopping your entries here

[junior osprey]

mb

[hollow nimbus]

Thanks for the effort anyways, Vince

[low shuttle]

idk someone got mad at me for sharing a contest sprite for feedback cuz it ruins the surprise or something so now im super cautious

[hollow nimbus]

Generally, don't beyond what could be depicted in a cartoon

Like, a cartoon can show a hand getting chopped off by showing a clean cut and maybe even a cartoony meat cross-section

[low shuttle]

make it look like hazbin got it 🫡 /j

[hollow nimbus]

But the cartoon won't show or describe what happens to all the arteries and tendons and such

[hollow nimbus]

Generally, you're not supposed to discuss entries to contests in #event-general, but you're not in event general here, so it's fine

I encourage people to work together to proofread and improve their entries, as the benefits of learning outweigh the negatives of your competition catching up to your skill

||Go study grammar
They can't stop you ||

[low shuttle]

tysmmmmm

[rich goblet]

Any feedback for this chat?

I think I did pretty good, since they’re a pair

[hollow nimbus]

A disposition causing an entity to do something sounds a bit strange

Like, it sounds like the being is controlled by its personality

I can't really explain why that's weird without getting into psychology

[rich goblet]

No no, I think I get it

I put it here so I could workshop it

[hollow nimbus]

I think front horn is slightly better than frontal horn just because it's less distracting of a term

It sounds more normal and so helps the entry flow better

[low shuttle]

i think in the first entry, you use both plural tense and singular tense to describe the same thing in the second sentence, which might be confusing

[brazen hatch]

Hey @hollow nimbus , sorry but can I please bother you to confirm that I only have 3 entries submitted for the contest? The submit button required me to click twice for the first 2 entries so I would just like to make sure it did not double submit 😓

[hollow nimbus]

For the second entry's last sentence, you need to add a subject after the comma, or you need to remove the comma

[midnight siren]

295.266: POKENAME uses its swirling body to lure in unsuspecting Humans and Pokémon. Once enthralled, POKENAME will wrap its vines around its prey and drain their energy. https://www.fusiondex.org/295.266/

47.461: When POKENAME was first revived, the mushroom on its back was thought to be a tochukaso mushroom. However, it was discovered to actually be an ancient species, previously assumed to be lost to time. https://www.fusiondex.org/47.461/

179.233: The eyes of POKNAME also function as projectors. The way these projectors show the dreams of POKENAME created the popular thought experiment, "Do Porygon Dream of Electric Mareep?" https://www.fusiondex.org/179.233/

thoughts on these?

i was not expecting the embeds, apologies

[low shuttle]

you can do <> surounding the link to get rid of the embeds

[hollow nimbus]

It says you have three entries

They all look different

[midnight siren]

thank you!

[low shuttle]

also should i wait for everyone elses entries to get feedback before sending mine? i havent done this in so long idk the etiquette 😭

[hollow nimbus]

I'm just gonna let you know that the last sprite was made by me, so you can expect that my entry will eventually take precedence over yours
(Whenever I get around to working on my backlog of unsubmitted entries)
You can still submit the entry to the contest and to the game, though

[brazen hatch]

Perfect, thank you!

[hollow nimbus]

There's not really any 'etiquette'
Do whatever you need to to feel confident about your writing

[low shuttle]

yay ✨

352.453: The haunting sight of a ship returning to shore, its crew and passengers lifeless and tangled in thorny vines and roses... Such is the work of POKENAME. Stories are told of it being drawn to those who die at sea and giving the ship the same fate.

[midnight siren]

do dex entries work like sprites? e.g. one is the main but all of them can be found in game 🧐

[rich goblet]

https://tenor.com/bHp5E.gif

47.33.png Their rash and aggressive nature cause them to act violently, and ram into intruders with its front horn that oozes fungal venom. POKENAME are highly protective and territorial, ensuring their younger siblings have space to grow.
47.30.png Its gentle and calm temperament cause it to wander outside its territory, occasionally making friends with people or other Pokémon. It gives out mushrooms as a gift to those it regards as friends and attacks those who refuse the gift.

[midnight siren]

i have not actually played the game in like a year and a half lol

[rich goblet]

I am pretty sure it matches the sprite you submit for

since there's main, a, b, c etc versions

[hollow nimbus]

I don't think we have a multiple mains system yet
It might be in the works

[midnight siren]

😔

[hollow nimbus]

It's interesting, but I'm not sure how well it matches the encyclopedic tone we're going for

[midnight siren]

i mean i may as well use it, that way there is at least one custom entry while you get through your backlog

[rich goblet]

Think dictionary or national geographic

Oops, I saw something repetative, lemme fix that real quick...

[low shuttle]

(totally forgot that the dex entry's fusion needs to include one of the featured pokemon whoops)

[rich goblet]

Yer fine!

[low shuttle]

ig it can be a non contest entry then :3

[rich goblet]

If you want.

Contest needs BOTH Contest and Main Entry

Non Contest just need Main Entry

[low shuttle]

we'll see what happens hehe

[rich goblet]

||https://forms.gle/21YXZ7oRiZCkS2yu8|| Main entry here

[low shuttle]

either way, encyclopedia tone isnt as good at conveying emotions or setting scenes how else will these spooky scary pokemon get their spooky scary lore

[rich goblet]

I think I recently submit a scary one, sec

131.72.png It beckons children onto its shell to show them the sights of the ocean below. POKENAME only returns to shore once the kidnapped children begin to cry.
131.73.png It lures groups of children down below the surface of the ocean to witness the sea floor. When the children want to go home, POKENAME expresses its displeasure with a bumpy ride back.

Yeah these were approved

[low shuttle]

hmmm

[rich goblet]

https://tenor.com/bLZ18.gif

[hollow nimbus]

Weird ahh lotad

Okay, logging off for now
Nobody have any contest emergencies

[low shuttle]

how aboutttt

Stories are told of POKENAME being drawn to those who die at sea and giving the ship the same fate. Its main method is engulfing the ship in thorny vines and poisonous roses that choke the life out of all the crew and passengers.

[rich goblet]

I think I can improve these somehow but it's hard to write without some brainstorming

Like Nidorino/Parasect are territorial since they are the ones who stay at home, they roughhouse and fight and defend the home

But Nidorina/Parasect are more willing to wander because its too crowded at home and they get to socialize because of it

But there isn't enough room to include

[iron mango]

it seems like the dex grid in the document isnt updated to include the newest batch

Okay I lowk feel like making a dex rn

[dense shard]

256.418 At this stage, POKENAME develops a bad attitude towards its team members that were selected because of its trainer's favouritism, rather than merit, power and effort. It will also try to step out if it feels heavily overpowered by its companions.

Karen from the Jotho Elite4 would hate this lil guy

[rich goblet]

Consider shifting away from “this stage” as the Pokédex entries are meant to be standalone. Also consider mentioning haughtiness and jealously over a generic bad attitude. Perhaps disobedient if necessary

[jagged ledge]

Well I don't think there's much inherently wrong with describing a Pokemon's evolutionary stage as a stage of it's maturity, but the phrasing could be adjusted and if there is an existing entry that this is building off of, it would help to adjust it to make the connection more subtle.

[dense shard]

Kind of like

[dense shard]

More than jealousy would be more like a genuine worry about the performance of the team, since it also mentions that it would feel bad and overwhelmed if it happens to be the "weak link" of the group

Like when a fan from a football team criticizes the coach choice, something kind of "Why does the coach puts X playing if Y is much better" that happens a lot

So I thought that "bad attitude" was the best way to describe it

[dense shard]

And I thought that mentioning "this stage" stood alone pretty well since I haven't yet written entry for the previous stage

But anyway, "at this stage" can easily be deleted

[rich goblet]

I'm starting to get the picture

[jagged ledge]

Yeah, you're allowed to reference the fact it evolves or has evolved, but I'm just saying to be cautious in trying to make it a direct linear story overall. Like maybe saying something like "As it evolves, a domestic POKENAME becomes more spiteful towards the Pokémon preferred by its trainer." Or something.

[dense shard]

Spiteful sounds nice

[jagged ledge]

Thanks!

[rich goblet]

POKENAME are spiteful towards other team members who do not pull their weight, as they prefer training among those who have similar strengths to themselves.

I am just workshoping/spitballing atm, but I think that one helps give more room for expansion while also encompassing what is meant

[dense shard]

I was about to put it as "As it evolves, POKENAME becomes very spiteful towards pokemon selected by its trainer's favouritism, rather than merit, power and effort. It will also try to step out if it feels heavily overpowered by its companions."

[rich goblet]

Is this pokemon driven by synergy or winning

[dense shard]

But this one looks also very good

[dense shard]

Kind of both, depending

[rich goblet]

It's a little short, which gives you a shot at expanding on the idea too

I see I see

Would you say this pokemon is easily demoralized then?

[dense shard]

By what exactly?

[rich goblet]

Like easily discouraged or upset when facing loss in battle

[dense shard]

Not about the battle itself, but rather by what's behind it

[jagged ledge]

217 characters isn't that short lol

[dense shard]

Like

[rich goblet]

There's room though! 😄

[jagged ledge]

May I take a crack at it again?

[rich goblet]

I don't think Eeping is against it XD

[jagged ledge]

Well I'll let them answer lol

[rich goblet]

Good point

[dense shard]

POKENAME are spiteful towards other team members who do not pull their weight, as they prefer training among those who have similar strengths to themselves. Trainers who own them tend to become less focused on favouritism and more on performance.

[jagged ledge]

I think we're getting more abstract beyond the original idea here

[rich goblet]

!!!

[jagged ledge]

Are you saying the trainers listen to their preferences or advice?