dex-entries-discussion

[clear hollow]

The warm blanket POKENAME covers itself with is actually a part of its body, made of the excessive skin on its back. POKENAME sheds its thick fur every spring in order to not get overheated as the average temperature rises.

or do I always have to refer to Pokemon in the plural? I never really paid attention to that part of pokedex entries

[jagged ledge]

Up to you!

[clear hollow]

ah good

[jagged ledge]

You just need to be consistent within an entry and watch for subject/verb agreement

But you can switch between singular or plural between entries as long as the singular entries still describe species-wide behavior

Just keep in mind that the species name can refer to the plural on its own as well (A herd of Mareep, not a herd of Mareeps)

[clear hollow]

mhm, gotcha

what do you think about the other ones I've wrote so far?

[jagged ledge]

I will gladly look over them now, I just have one or two more comments on the current one.

[jagged ledge]

I might need the opinion of other <@&1210701164426039366> about this, but I'm thinking maybe replace excessive with just excess. (Excess means additional, excessive means overwhelming).

Also probably adding the word "fuzzy" or "furry" before skin could make it just a bit more cohesive

[ebon warren]

I'd replace the word entirely: copious

[boreal prairie]

i better write my entries for dexdoku so people stop getting my mons before I do lol

[ebon warren]

Also the prepositional phrase in the first sentence is technically incorrect.

[jagged ledge]

Oh that's part of why the actually came off weirdly to me!

[ebon warren]

with which it covers itself is technically accurate

[jagged ledge]

Oops nevermind, wrong phrase

[clear hollow]

so, "copious skin" over "excessive skin"?

[jagged ledge]

Yes. and add fuzzy or furry between them possibly

[ebon warren]

Copious amounts of skin, usually, but it should work

[clear hollow]

The warm blanket POKENAME covers itself with is actually a part of its body, made of the copious amounts of fuzzy skin on its back. POKENAME sheds the thick fur every spring in order to not get overheated as the average temperature rises.

[ebon warren]

This might be over the character limit, but I'd make the second sentence more concise as well:

[regal cedar]

Excess is definitetly what is meant, not excessive.

[clear hollow]

I just checked, it's not

[jagged ledge]

Excess would also help cut down characters if that's a concern.

[ebon warren]

This Pokémon sheds its thick fur every spring to prevent overheating as the temperature rises.

[clear hollow]

so there's still room if something needs to be added

[jagged ledge]

Zigg...

You missed an s.

[ebon warren]

No I typed it but my KEYBOARD ON MY PHONE is a butt

I hate touch screen keyboards

[jagged ledge]

I believe you, but I have to do my job I don't get paid for dang it

[ebon warren]

They are the worst thing ever made

[jagged ledge]

https://tenor.com/view/math-correct-martian-jeff-daniels-gif-5550656

[clear hollow]

I just check if the warning pops out

[ebon warren]

Even if it's short enough, that second sentence is still a little off

[boreal prairie]

The warm blanket that covers POKENAME is actually the fuzzy skin on its back. To prevent overheating, POKENAME sheds its thick fur every spring as the temperature rises

concision suggestions.

[clear hollow]

I don't really wanna shorten the first sentence, as it's the main focus

and the text length is still alright

[boreal prairie]

I'm not really sure what copious amount of fuzzy skin is

[clear hollow]

this is what Ziggaway suggested instead of excessive skin

[jagged ledge]

I do think an adjective is needed to describe the amount/additional, such as excess.

And honestly, I think this is an example where repeating POKENAME is kinda to the detriment of the entry. I think saying "It sheds the additional fur every spring as the temperature rises." Would flow better because it can work back to the original subject on its own and continue the process of the same topic/concept introduced in the first sentence, rather than be structured independently.

[ebon warren]

Excessive doesn't work quite as well, but my suggestions aren't absolute, they're simply options

[ebon warren]

Using a pronoun as a subject is not great grammar since it has a broken antecedent. It's still very common but I avoid doing so when I make edits

[clear hollow]

I trust those who are better in English than I am, my knowledge is simply the school program + 10 years of watching YouTube and chatting in Discord

[jagged ledge]

Uh if that's a policy we're supposed to stick to, we have a LOT of entries to edit...

[boreal prairie]

It is just a suggestion for maximum concision, so you have room for more ideas if needed. I do think the second sentence flows better in my suggestion though.

[ebon warren]

It's not really required, but it's prudent. Similar to ending a sentence with a preposition.
They aren't common practice but they really should be

[jagged ledge]

Hey no worries, we're happy to have you! All skill levels welcome and all concepts can get through with a bit of work as long as all involved work together

[boreal prairie]

2/3 sentences here have pronouns as subjects lol

[jagged ledge]

Just like the regular Pokedex

[ebon warren]

That should be a major concern. It's not set in stone, but neither is the Oxford comma, although they should both be basically mandatory. An entire lawsuit was lost because of an omitted Oxford comma

[boreal prairie]

In case it wasn't clear, I was making a literal joke about your message specifically haha not about entries in general

[clear hollow]

The official English Pokemon translators are just as bad at writing Pokedex entries as the official Pokemon spriters are in spriting Pokemon smh my head

[ebon warren]

Yes but my point was that in conversation it's normal. Writing out every noun would be abnormal. But doing so should really be standard.

[boreal prairie]

Personally I would say that holding yourself to the (in my opinion, needlessly arbitrary, latinate) "rule" about pronouns being broken antecedents is untenable in the minimalist genre of game flavor text

[ebon warren]

This isn't a rule from Latin. This is about basic literacy when a pronoun has an unclear antecedent.

[jagged ledge]

In my opinion, I don't have the brain capacity at 2 AM to argue one way or the other

[clear hollow]

gosh

[boreal prairie]

don't feel intimidated we are just chatting haha

[small nest]

I don't even know what an antecedent is all my grammar knowledge just comes from reading books constantly since childhood

[ebon warren]

Latin has a bunch of rules that don't apply to English, but are still often enforced, like splitting infinitives. I know why they exist, but it doesn't make them make sense.
Random pronouns with missing or unclear antecedents seems like a fairly simple way to make a Dex entry read like it was actually written by an academic. Research papers probably don't have a sentence with EVERY SINGLE noun having been replaced with a pronoun and zero antecedents.

[ebon warren]

I can explain if you want?

[patent oriole]

Although POKENAME loves singing, few have heard its beautiful song. This is because as soon as it realizes it has an audience, POKENAME teleports away.

[boreal prairie]

Hm, mayhaps I misunderstood what you were arguing for

[small nest]

Sure, I'd love to learn

[boreal prairie]

Although POKENAME loves to sing, few have heard its beautiful song. As soon as it realizes it has an audience, it teleports away.

very cute entry. small concision suggestion. Usually you never need to say "this is because", because (ha) people easily understand that events follow after each other from sentence to sentence!

[boreal prairie]

an antiseadance is when you go to the ocean and do a dance to scare away the tide

[ebon warren]

So any time you have a pronoun (or any other part of a sentence) making a reference to something said previously, that prior thing is the antecedent.
Ash threw his Pokéball.
The possessive pronoun his here refers to Ash. Ash is the antecedent.
Pikachu is very fond of its tail; it is its best feature.
There's a bunch of antecedents here and, as you can tell, the second clause is rife with confusion because of it

[ebon warren]

So the issue (like the second example above) with writing anything and regularly neglecting to use at least the first instance of a noun with whatever it is (instead of a pronoun) in each new sentence or independent clause is that antecedents can get jumbled up and ultimately cause an entry to be more confusing than elucidating. Writing without any broken antecedents is the best practice to prevent this.

[jagged torrent]

i have one for my favorite fusion

It says that it was a queen from the past and wished to be a pokemon from Jirachi but isn't conformed to be true or not, when POKENAME raises its arm a 1000 men and pokemon stop and follow its orders

[cunning sluice]

Doesn't really read that well, I don't really know if you should include speculation in a pokedex entry.

[clear hollow]

It can be seen near water surface charging its forehead orb with sunlight during daytime. Its fine fur can feel electromagnetic waves with astonishing precision, which POKENAME uses for hunting or socializing with other members of its species.

[clear hollow]

POKENAME can't fly and uses its wings to scatter spores whenever it senses danger instead. These spores cause a severe allergic reaction upon contact, making the damaged area look like a high degree burn.

[cunning sluice]

Legends say that a queen once made a wish to Jirachi to become a Pokémon. When POKENAME raises its hand, people and pokemon alike follow their new master blindly.

A little better I think?

[jagged ledge]

Well you can make claims about legends, the bigger issue would be the scale and the description of how the fusion came to be.

[jagged ledge]

I do really like this one

You probably need to capitalize the T in Bug-Type, but I do also like this entry.

So technically, in English, it would be referred to as the seafloor or bottom of the sea. Also two issues with the second sentence. 1: Does breathing make it heavier? 2: Even with fossil resurrection, I don't think you should describe the species as actively extinct, because fusions are supposed to be a mysterious thing you can just happen to find in the wild as their own active species, but admittedly I know discussions have been had about the process of Fossil Pokemon, so...

<@&1210701164426039366>

[clear hollow]

Ok! I was referring to how Bulbapedia writes it because wasn't sure if there are any dex entries mentioning the word type, but yeah I'll capitalize it

[jagged ledge]

One second, I'll double check the sheet

[clear hollow]

Answering both questions at once, I was trying to say that, like any other whale, it needs to swim up to breathe air, but with time and "evolution" in our typical sense, the species became heavier, and it lost the ability to swim up because it's basically a rock with small fins, and this led to the species' extinction. I wanted to create a dex entry akin to Galarian fossils, kinda.

Basically a "this thing looks stupid and went extinct because of that" kinda entry

[jagged ledge]

So you're saying it was a victim of natural selection, developing the wrong traits for its environment?

[clear hollow]

Yeah I guess so

[timid sky]

Yeah, about that...

[clear hollow]

The thing with Galarian fossils entries is that they're ultimately all wrong, because scientist who wrote them were wrong about the fossils themselves this entire time, so I thought that assuming some stupid reason for extinction based on the fusion's appearance won't be something weird for a pokedex entry

[jagged ledge]

Even then, we sadly shouldn't describe fusion as the process of a Pokemon developing the fusion traits over time because that would technically classify as the origin of the fusion (I have had to be told this multiple times sadly lol)

But, you could probably do something like "Scientists theorize that POKENAME's weight caused them to struggle to reach the surface of the sea, leading to their initial extinction."

[clear hollow]

Oh I like the sound of that

[jagged ledge]

Huh, I probably stand corrected then. I just know that the process of species' origin or population limits tend to fall under the "It is said" loophole, so I tend to be cautious in my reviews.

[clear hollow]

Should I wait for another Unown's opinion too just to be extra sure?

[jagged ledge]

Well I already pinged them, so probably

[clear hollow]

Aight

[jagged ledge]

Also of course the sheet is inconsistent on the Type Capitalization.

[hexed fog]

Species origins are a no go

[timid sky]

Dexdoku Breloom X Blizzard:

During the winter, POKENAME becomes so aggressive that it will try to bite anything that moves. Despite its small mouth, its jaws are extremely powerful, and it can use its light and sprightly footwork to close in on almost any opponent.

@jagged ledge

[jagged ledge]

I know, I know. I learned the hard way

[jagged ledge]

The usage of and as a conjunction in the second sentence is technically accurate as a conjunction, but there's an incomplete subject reference.

The second half of the subject uses "it" to refer to POKENAME, but the beginning of the sentence refers to its mouth and jaws.

Also sorry if this is poor timing, I promise it's not anything to do with anything or anyone here, I just have a bit of a headache from trying to schedule DnD last night and things to do/plan today, so I'm just going to take at least a few hours off while I recover.

[timid sky]

So would you recommend that I change the "it" to "POKENAME"?

[timid sky]

No problem. I'll just @ you when I make a Dexdoku entry and you get around to it when you have time 😃

[jagged ledge]

I would more say something like "Despite its small mouth, POKENAME is capable of (x) with its powerful jaws." It's hard to have three-part entries in the character limit, so maybe focus on expanding the jaw idea first then see what there's room for.

[timid sky]

Dexdoku Breloom X Blizzard version 2:

During the winter, POKENAME becomes so aggressive that it will try to bite anything that moves. Despite its small mouth, it can crush anything with its powerful jaws, and POKENAME's light and sprightly footwork let it close in on almost any opponent.

[small nest]

Fossil Pokémon are only obtainable in the wild in Gen 8+, and their dex entries are usually pretty consistent in describing them in the past tense. An interesting case - you could make a good argument that any fusion between a fossil and non-fossil Pokémon is completely new. Even Omanyte and Kabuto never coexisted.

[jagged ledge]

Noted but I don't have the brain capacity to put this knowledge into function right now lol

[stuck shoal]

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The branches growing from POKENAME thrive in extreme hot and arid climates, turning absorbed heat into blazing fire. If the wood experiences too much moisture, it can rot and fall off, hindering a POKENAME's ability to survive.

[rich goblet]

https://if.daena.me/167.438 Newborn POKENAME rush to gather berries before the rest of their siblings can awaken, as their siblings can number upwards of 100 at a time. They seek out the Kee Berry over all others to ensure they are tough enough to defend their berry stashes.
https://if.daena.me/102.209 Newborn POKENAME do not have any natural defenses available, so their parents will feed them berries endemic to an area to help them grow faster. One such berry is the Maragna Berry, which makes their shell slightly tougher and harder to chew.

Need help with these two <@&1210701164426039366>, the rest I have seem clean but these I’m not sure about

They are for DictionDex which allow revisions

[rich goblet]

<@&1210701164426039366> I found a major discrepancy, since 54.402.png does exist as https://www.fusiondex.org/54.402/

The entry posted in the Responses is listed as "No sprite yet" and I am a little confused

[hollow nimbus]

The sprite pack came out recently, so entries that didn't have a sprite before may have one now

It's just a matter of catching up

[rich goblet]

Oh I'm silly

[ebon warren]

Did you search when that sprite was posted to the Gallery?

[rich goblet]

I forget that happened

[rich goblet]

It was there when I made the entry yes

Made by crazebanana https://www.fusiondex.org/54.402/

[ebon warren]

Last month, I assume?

[rich goblet]

Recently

Like yesterday recent

OH

The coffee is kicking in

Okay so I have a question

If it says 'No Sprite Yet' do you all review those when a new pack comes out?

[ebon warren]

Eventually yes

[rich goblet]

Sorry sorry I'm just now waking up at noon

[ebon warren]

But entries aren't really supposed to be submitted at all until a sprite is in the game, so that tag is generous (previously I'd mark them Not Accepted if there was no sprite yet)

[rich goblet]

Ooooooh, so the game lags behind the calculator?

Sometimes*

I'm just trying to make sure its cute entry gets accepted

[jagged ledge]

More like the calculator is a reference for outside the game, with the gallery being an extension for those in the community.

[rich goblet]

I see so the calculators simply is updated sooner

I think I made a big fuss over a minor issue and feel bad

[jagged ledge]

No, the opposite actually.

Sprites in the gallery are public releases for people to download, but they are only properly collected and distributed into the game automatically upon the sprite pack release.

[rich goblet]

Ooooooooh

Either way a minor issue

[jagged ledge]

So if you see a Sprite in the Gallery, but not a website, it is not in the game officially yet, so that would be just an extra line of code downloaded with no slot.

[rich goblet]

I was just reviewing my entries and was confused

Just so we're clear

https://www.fusiondex.org/54.402/

This is the 'website'?

Or this one https://infinitefusiondex.com/details/54.402

[jagged ledge]

Fair, and I'm just being an Unown and reviewing with you

Either or.

[regal cedar]

Both can work, Daena doesn't update as fast but I believe we update from Daena? Correct me if I'm wrong

[rich goblet]

Daena HAS it, the latter does not

[regal cedar]

Hi @viral crag , make sure to use your discord username only in the future when submitted your entries!

[jagged ledge]

Huh, that's odd

[rich goblet]

Hence me bringing it up at all

They are seperate those two sites so I figure they might be just... slower? Idk

Either way, as long as my entry wasn't outright rejected I'm happy

[jagged ledge]

Oh. I think I found the issue.

The sprite was removed from the game. Daena has yet to be updated accordingly.

[rich goblet]

WHAT

I mean

That makes sense

[jagged ledge]

The artist left the server.

[rich goblet]

Time to put in a sprite request 😭

[timid sky]

BTW @jagged ledge, have you seen my updated Breloom/Totodile entry?

[jagged ledge]

One second

[rich goblet]

In light of this retracted sprite, I can accept it being rejected if it makes it easier Wildheart

It happens /shrug

[jagged ledge]

Eh, it's alright, we'll figure something out. The No Sprite Yet tag exists for a reason, a new sprite will come soon enough.

https://tenor.com/view/anime-fma-terrible-day-cry-gif-25502337

[timid sky]

Hopefully none of my entries get nuked by the loss of sprites 😢

[jagged ledge]

We're kinda trying to keep it all on the down low right now honestly. It's better to try and carry on with what we have than put a target on those that left at risk of digging up more drama.

We need to respect their decision and what they choose to do with their art and continue doing what we want to do with ours now that the issues have been resolved.

[rich goblet]

I'm not worried, just means someone else can make the art conform to the dex entry >:D (Joking)

[jagged ledge]

Fair, sorry if it's not exactly a joking matter to me... I was very deep in the trenches during that whole mess.

Anyway, probably best to carry on. Let the Unowns worry about the No Sprite management, it's our job to work the sheet.

[rich goblet]

Okidoki

[hollow nimbus]

Problem with that:
Entries are written for specific sprites, not fusions

If the sprite is being removed, just deny the entry

[jagged ledge]

True. Fair point.

[timid sky]

I’d say ask the writer whether they’d prefer transferring the entry to another sprite for that fusion (when and if one gets made) or having it be denied

[rich goblet]

I think it should be a blanket question, since folks like Izik write hundreds or thousands of them

Just 'hey you okay if the sprite gets replaced y/n' and move on

Though this should be moved to DMs, not really the space for it

[jagged ledge]

Anyway, I've been on a bit of a hot streak in writing today.

[rich goblet]

https://if.daena.me/43.79 When they hibernate in winter, they store a Pumkin Berry in their mouths. By the time spring comes, their mucus melts the berry, helping them defrost and rise for a new season.

LOOK AT THEM

Babi

[jagged ledge]

Aww lol

[rich goblet]

I like the idea of them going like

Winter's comng and pop a berry

and the berry melting when spring comes so they can like

Shiver and wake up

😄

[jagged ledge]

Nice!

[rich goblet]

https://if.daena.me/35.115 They enjoy eating snacks that people leave behind on mountain trails, and as a result have a tendency to get poisoned from food left out too long. To remedy this, they find and keep a Drash Berry handy to ensure they remain healthy.

Tell me this isn't a food gremlin

[jagged ledge]

Nice

[raven beacon]

https://www.fusiondex.org/186.327/
If you befriend a POKENAME, it will fly above you during a storm, keeping you dry on your journey. It doesn't mind doing this as it rather enjoys the rain.

[round cave]

https://www.fusiondex.org/115.113/
POKENAME's babies tend to be healthier than those of unfused Kangaskhan. It is thought that this is because the mother often gives the baby check-ups.

(this is a draft btw)

[small nest]

Ducky this is adorable

[stuck shoal]

could i get feedback on this?

[rich goblet]

I don’t normally associate humid with fire type pokemon, maybe hot and arid?

[stuck shoal]

yeah that fits better, humid normally is accociated with moisture so it was the wrong word

[rich goblet]

I was thinking like, tumbleweed like wings so yeah humid isn't the best word

Also what is 'produced'

Oh wait

"expelling heat generated as a blazing fire" would be better here, since I thought it was talking about two seperate topics

expelling X and absorbing Y

@stuck shoal Additional comments, not an Unown but definitely a first glance insight

[thorny kayak]

dont click that

[stuck shoal]

will edit in a sec, my wrist is sore

@nimble sage kill this guy please

[rich goblet]

<@&306953740651462656>

[stuck shoal]

idk why i was afraid to summon all mods

[rich goblet]

BOT! HISS

GET THAT THING

KILL IT WITH FIRE

Ty

[stuck shoal]

mods, kill him <3

[wanton plume]

I like that it starts with "bro"

[rich goblet]

I love being dramatic

[thorny kayak]

https://www.fusiondex.org/331.12/
POKENAME’s sharp wings are extremely lightweight, allowing it to unleash a flurry of slashes against competitors. A diet of honey fortifies its otherwise fragile wings, and gives its body a metallic sheen.

I feel a bit conflicted about competitors; I want to describe its vicious behavior to make it fit Bisharp's behavior better, but it does feel kinda unclear that competitor refers to ecological competitor without making it super clunky

because pokemon compete in more ways than just over resources

[rich goblet]

I think the focus on honey can help with that

Make the second sentence the first, and perhaps something like this.

[thorny kayak]

there's probably a way to arrange it yea

[rich goblet]

A diet of honey fortifies its otherwise fragile wings, and gives its body a metallic sheen. They slash their lightweight wings against other POKENAME, who they compete with for access to honey

Expand or contract as necessary

Can't help with grammar (see name) but I think conceptually its a great start

[thorny kayak]

maybe territory

I don't want to be too redundant but territory kinda implies the food inside the territory, right

[rich goblet]

access probs best here since yeah

like you can be in territory but not access something

[thorny kayak]

A diet of honey fortifies the sharp edges of POKENAME’s otherwise fragile wings, and gives its body a metallic sheen. Its lightweight body allows it to unleash a blistering flurry of slashes against Pokémon competing for its favorite flowers.

[rich goblet]

Capitalize the P in Pokemon

[thorny kayak]

hm. I think access is redundant now because there's not a lot of reasons someone would compete for flowers other than pollination

[rich goblet]

Also its body? Or wings

What is doing the slashing

[thorny kayak]

oh right uh the body does exclude the bit in the center doesnt it

forgot how butterflies work for a second

[thorny kayak]

A diet of honey fortifies the sharp edges of POKENAME’s otherwise fragile wings, and gives its surface a metallic sheen. Its lightweight wings allow it to unleash a blistering flurry of slashes against Pokémon competing for its favorite flowers.

chitin feels too technical

[rich goblet]

I was more thinking lightweight wings*

[thorny kayak]

but it is the most accurate word to use

i'm mostly worried about just using the word wings too much

[rich goblet]

Twice is fine IMO

Three is a bit much but twice is fine

[thorny kayak]

yea twice is good

[rich goblet]

Chitin is also too technical here

Maybe simply 'its surface'

[thorny kayak]

oh thats good

thanks for the idea

[rich goblet]

Repost and allow the Unowns to take over, I've done what I can

At least I can read the flow better now

[thorny kayak]

https://www.fusiondex.org/331.12/
A diet of honey fortifies the sharp edges of POKENAME’s otherwise fragile wings, and gives its surface a metallic sheen. Its lightweight wings allow it to unleash a blistering flurry of slashes against Pokémon competing for its favorite flowers.

[round cave]

Could I get feedback on this?

[thorny kayak]

"it is thought that this is because" feels wordy

[rich goblet]

Sure! one moment

[thorny kayak]

there's probably a way to make it more concise

[rich goblet]

I like the idea that they have more check-ups, and want to hone in on that

How would you imagine those check ups go? Do they do something special? Or do they just take more time with their child?

[thorny kayak]

and also it doesn't have to be speculative; its not unreasonable that a behavior like that would be documented

[rich goblet]

The character count has room, so I think expansion would give us more to work with before we trim down

[thorny kayak]

it makes me wonder why those check ups matter so much

[rich goblet]

Mhm! Expanding on ideas and trimming them down is better than leaving folks guessing

https://if.daena.me/25.133 POKENAME identify and transport Eon Mail between penpals, an important practice in the Johto region to help educate children. They are reserved for Penpal Mail due to their patience, as they primarily work with young children.

@thorny kayak What do you think of this one? I know Pikachu and Eevee are pretty big so I was wondering if I do the pokemon's friendliness justice

Hm... reading it aloud makes me realize that I don't make it clear why they work with children

[thorny kayak]

i've gotta go get dinner but i'll be able to review it after if you're still in need

[rich goblet]

Yer fine! I'm just excitable today

OH OH

POKENAME deliver Eon Mail between penpals in the Johto region, as part of a program that fosters lifelong literacy. They connect children to the elderly through these letters, and patiently wait outside until they have a message to send back.

[hollow nimbus]

if you delete every comma you have in that entry, it'll be good

[rich goblet]

Ah yes

My heavy comma use

[rich goblet]

Thank you! I have fixed it in my main document. Sidenote, I think Pokemon should host a penpal event sometime

I swear I miss those days

[round cave]

https://www.fusiondex.org/115.113/
POKENAME often give their babies check-ups to make sure they're healthy. Because of this, their babies tend to be healthier than those of unfused Kangaskhan.

[rich goblet]

Alright, I'm going to step out of my comfort zone to give some grammar advice

POKENAME give their babies frequent check-ups to make sure they are healthy.

That just HITS harder because it is in active voice

https://languagetool.org/insights/post/active-vs-passive-voice/

I would steer towards active voice in these entries

Gives it that omph

Also the assumption that they are healthier can be made from the first sentence, so consider adding something new!

[thorny kayak]

mhm; it does also feel like there's a disconnect between "make sure they're healthy" and "because of this, their babies tend to be healthier" because it doesnt explain how that makes them healthier

[thorny kayak]

this is good without the commas as said above, with a caveat

letters take a long time to write and some people dont immediately respond; if Pikavee is willing to just sit there for days at a time that's fine and actually very cute and funny, but if that's not the case, it probably could use an adjustment

[rich goblet]

The former is the intention

[thorny kayak]

awesome

then that's a very good image

maybe consider making it less ambiguous that this is what happens? idk

[rich goblet]

Ooooh! Good point

POKENAME deliver Eon Mail between penpals in the Johto region as part of a program that fosters lifelong literacy. They connect children to the elderly through these letters and will wait patiently for days until they have a letter to send back.

[thorny kayak]

you changed the wording a little bit in ways that are kinda unnecessary

i liked it a bit better earlier, so that it would be "and patiently wait outside for days"

[rich goblet]

I'm running against the char limit so I'm being careful

[thorny kayak]

ah i see

[rich goblet]

This is also for dictiondex, where a random word has to be included

POKENAME deliver Eon Mail between penpals in the Johto region as part of a program that fosters lifelong literacy. They connect children to the elderly through these letters and will wait outside for days until they have a letter to send back.

[thorny kayak]

an interesting idea i have would be adding maybe that they're fed by the penpals while they wait but you probably don't have room

[rich goblet]

Could be interesting but would distract from the penpal part of the entry

[thorny kayak]

yeah

well its a very good entry at this point

I'd say it's probably ready

[rich goblet]

Yay!

[narrow cosmos]

Technically blind, POKENAME flashes lights from its bulbous eyes in order to visualize its surroundings. The tips of its fins contain stingers that can leave nasty gashes and inject a paralytic poison.

[regal cedar]

Looks good to me!

[narrow cosmos]

It is one of the slowest-moving Pokémon recorded; a POKENAME moving at top speed for 24 hours would travel only a scant ten feet at best.

[clear hollow]

POKENAME lives in the ozone layer, spreading its spores from high up and never landing down to the ground. If the concentration of released spores is high enough, they can form colorful clouds that poison or paralyze Pokémon flying through them.

[clear hollow]

This Pokémon spins its web from the tip of its tail and stores the excess in the balls around it. POKENAME's web-covered hat is very sticky and catches small unsuspecting Pokémon that mistake it for a delicious mushroom.

I think that should be it for Dexdoku

[timid sky]

@jagged ledge Dexdoku Breloom X blizzard verison 2:
During the winter, POKENAME becomes so aggressive that it will try to bite anything that moves. Despite its small mouth, it can crush anything with its powerful jaws, and POKENAME's light and sprightly footwork let it close in on almost any opponent.

[rich goblet]

@hexed fog Diction Dex Entries for 2/28 are IN! Please review to make sure they are OKAY/ACCEPTED

I will come back in a bit to decide on changes edits or my prize

[narrow cosmos]

Parks and reserves employ POKENAME as mascots and guides. They stand completely still, but if a person asks directions and then looks away, when they glance back POKENAME's arms will point them to their destination.

[ivory pewter]

POKENAME waits at shores offering rides to passerbys, luring them in with its enchanting song. It freezes those who accept into icy statues to adorn its shell.

These triplets burrow through snow at an impressive speed. Each head wears a special cover to protect them as they continuously headbutt the ground to make their tunnels.

POKENAME rests at the bottom of the sea floor, imitating a rock. When smaller Pokémon approach it for cover, it engulfs them in the seaweed covering its head and drains the heat from them.

POKENAME breaks through ice floes with ease using its massive tusks. Its hair and blubber are designed to keep it warm in even the most frigid waters.

One spray from POKENAME's spout summons heavy rain for miles around it. It feeds itself by controlling underwater currents to pull prey into its massive mouth.

POKENAME uses the massive leaf on its head to seal its food in its mouth. Anything unfortunate enough to be caught by it is dissolved entirely.

The body of POKENAME is made up of a toxic, caustic mucus. It throws rapid punches imbued with this mucus to simultaneously stun and dissolve its prey.

POKENAME eats old food from the trash, saving any mold spores it finds to be released later as a defense mechanism. The trash can covering its tail prevents the worst of its toxic spores from constantly spreading into the air around it.

Got the itch to make entries & saw the dexdoku stuff. Fun way to try & get in the swing of it

I haven't done many of these before, so any notes would be greatly appreciated!

[clear hollow]

I'm pretty sure "pokemon" instead of "Pokémon" won't be accepted

The rules say it should be capitalized and with é

[ivory pewter]

Noted, thanks for the tip

[hexed fog]

If you put in pokemon we will just fix it don't worry

[jagged ledge]

inhales OK. I have like... 27? Reviews to do.

[timid sky]

Regretting your life decisions yet

[jagged ledge]

I would respond with a more direct joke, but I'm working on filtering my self-deprecation.

[jagged ledge]

Ok let's see if I have enough brain cells to properly communicate this today lol.

"And" as a conjunction only really works when you're using the same subject or concept, not to introduce a completely new concept within the same sentence.

Even if you say something like "the sky is blue and the sun is shining", that's still only one sentence describing the one scene. Not so much "Someone is enjoying the clear sky in x place, and dogs can't see colors."

Technically grammatically correct? Kinda. Does it read as a proper description? Not really.

[timid sky]

Alright, I’ll see if I can separate them into 2 separate sentences

When I get home

[jagged ledge]

Sounds good, thanks.

[jagged ledge]

Guys

We're almost at 20,000 submissions

[timid sky]

For dex entries in general or dexdoku?

[jagged ledge]

General. If it was Dexdoku, I would need a year to get through them

Also almost 18,000 approved overall! That's a really good ratio!

[timid sky]

Around half of those are probably Izik

[timid sky]

How's this for connecting the ideas?

Becoming especially aggressive during the winter, POKENAME will try to bite anything that moves. Despite its small mouth, it can crush anything with its powerful jaws, and thanks to POKENAME's light and sprightly footwork, escaping it is impossible.

[jagged ledge]

May I try?

How's this?

"Becoming especially aggressive during winter, POKENAME will chase down anything that moves, attempting to crush them with its small, yet powerful jaws. Its spritely footwork makes escaping it impossible."

[stone cloak]

good evening, quick question can we find pokemon infinite fusion in fr or not

[jagged ledge]

It's only available in English, sorry. And this isn't the right chat to ask about that.

[timid sky]

I'll add "makes escaping it almost impossible" (I wanted to do that originally, but character limit) but other than that, I like this version

[jagged ledge]

Sounds perfect

[narrow cosmos]

I'm on a pretty good roll of submissions today.

Though all this submitting puts me really behind in collecting screenshot versions of what's in-game.

[narrow cosmos]

It flexes before every attack, expelling smoke from the holes in its shell as it does so. The more holes emitting smoke, the stronger the attack it's about to unleash.

I think this one's pretty good, I just like the sprite and imagery I came up with.

[narrow cosmos]

POKENAME is a brutal tyrant of a Pokémon intent on subjugating all others beneath its power and rule. The only way to keep it in check is with the presence of a queenly counterpart.

POKENAME considers all other Pokémon as its subjects, needing to be protected by a stronger apex being. Its protective instinct is well-needed when its kingly counterpart is near.

I like it when you can still sorta make related entries that still manage to stand on their own. Makes for cool comparisons and does a little encouragement to maybe seek out the other side of the fusion.

[jagged ledge]

Agreed! Like I did Deino/Nidoran F earlier, so I plan to do Deino/Nidoran M

Sadly I have Unown duties to do that have already been delayed by an unplanned nap

[narrow cosmos]

Good time for me to snipe it then.

[jagged ledge]

My Unown duties can wait

[narrow cosmos]

[rich goblet]

[jagged ledge]

Sadly even with Unown duties on a slight pause, irl duties are very important, but I did indeed complete a Deino/NidoranM entry (I even did one for the alt because it's by the same artist as Deino/NidoranF)

[unkempt fractal]

Does anyone have the list of anime fusions

[rich goblet]

Not the right chat for that, we write pokedex entries. You have a better chance in #general for this

[narrow cosmos]

Can't stop attempting to write dex entries, send help

[regal cedar]

Hello everyone! For today's warm-up, trying to write an entry regarding the land-dwelling Dochic!

While it starts as a Flying/Fire type, it becomes a Flying/Fighting type when it evolves.

https://www.fusiondex.org/84.279/

[narrow cosmos]

POKENAME squirms its way into narrow spaces, waiting until it can leap onto another's face and grab onto them. This isn't an attack behavior; POKENAME is simply overly affectionate.

[karmic meadow]

Submitted a dex entry but noticed a minor spelling error, submitting a fixed version

I misspelled frequently as requently in the initial version

[jagged ledge]

No worries!

I like the edited version, no notes for that one.

I think this might have to fall under the "It is said" loophole, but I'm not 100% sure. It might be fine as is, but I will ask other <@&1210701164426039366> for assistance on this one.

[small nest]

I don't have a problem with it personally, it's a legendary fusion so FAQ 34 doesn't apply

[jagged ledge]

Ok so quick little adjustment on this one for English formatting. Technically it would be more accurate to say "surface of the water" instead of "water surface".

As for the second sentence, a couple questions. Why electromagnetic waves? And how do they socialize by feeling waves? Do they emit the waves as well?

[jagged ledge]

Thanks! In that case, it's good to go.

But also I'm still going to err on the side of caution to be safe

[jagged ledge]

Just a couple grammar notes.
Maybe something like:

"POKENAME are unable to fly, mainly using their wings to scatter spores when they sense danger. These spores cause a severe allergic reaction, leaving hives and burns upon contact."

[jagged ledge]

Looks good, no notes.

[jagged ledge]

Looks good, no notes.

[regal cedar]

I think "it is said" would be better myself tbh

[jagged ledge]

Well honestly the issue is both that I'm not sure how you would record the fact it has another dimension, but also I'm not sure how that's an unreasonable claim given Giratina and just what happens when you swallow things.

[jagged ledge]

Two notes:

I would replace "luring them to it" with "luring them in"

When you say "Freezing them with icy statues", are the statues doing the freezing? If not, then I think you meant to say "freezing them into icy statues." Otherwise looks good.

[rich goblet]

They have two heads that take turns staying awake at night, as they have to remain vigilant for any sign of danger. They can sneeze out hot embers to defend themselves until their legs develop the strength to deliver lethal kicks.

[jagged ledge]

I would adjust this to say "Each head wears a special cover that helps to protect them etc."

[jagged ledge]

Looks good, no notes.

[jagged ledge]

Looks good, no notes.

[jagged ledge]

Replace "surrounding it" with "around it" and you're good.

[jagged ledge]

Looks good, no notes.

[jagged ledge]

Looks good, but just so you know, an entry for this does exist already. Nothing wrong with that, this would still be accepted either way, I just wanted to communicate that.

[jagged ledge]

So one of the rules is that we can't directly state how a Pokemon achieved fusion or formed without DNA Splicers, because wild fusion is supposed to be a mystery.

What we do in cases like these is phrase them vaguely, such as "It is speculated that POKENAME grow from mold spores within garbage cans." But also then you'd probably have to make the entry plural because you're describing the species.

[jagged ledge]

Overall looks good, just could use a bit more if you have any ideas.

[clear hollow]

Espeon's dex entry says that it feels air currents with its fur, so I tried to transition this feature into something more water-fitting, as many water fish and mammals can feel electromagnetic waves (I might be wrong with formulation here but I'll make sure to search for it in case I'm wrong) and hunt thanks to it/communicate by emanating it

[clear hollow]

I like the first sentence, though I'm curious what was wrong with the second one that it needed to be changed?

[jagged ledge]

I just think it's more cohesive to say that the spores cause reactions AND burns than to say the reactions look like burns, because those two things look very different, especially at higher levels of burns.

[jagged ledge]

Well that is also a lot to add and a far way to reach for an entry. Electromagnetism is usually reserved for Electric or Steel types. If you want to go for a detection with the fur angle, maybe you could use echolocation through whale song?

[clear hollow]

air current is usually reserved for Flying types with such logic sharks and platipuses (platipi?) don't look very electric or steel type for me personally. but if that's really that big of a problem, then yeah, I guess we can change it for echolocation (shame tho, feeling electricity is a super neat feature imo )

[ivory pewter]

Alright! Should have tweaked most of these accordingly. Biggest change was to the garbodor/breloom one so I'm not 100% sure if that one's good

[jagged ledge]

It is, but the issue is more the fact that it's not just introducing new elements or features, but relies on the process or knowledge of other entries to make sense as a baseline of this entry, whereas a premise like echolocation that can be more directly linked to the original can sustain its own logic.

[jagged ledge]

Looks good to me!

Maaaybe add a reason why it collects the spores?

Like "collects mold spores to grow faster" or something

[jagged ledge]

Adding the woods is a good spooky grass type element, nice.

[clear hollow]

isn't it what pokedex entries are for tho? I'd never know that Espeon, of all creatures, can feel air currents with its fur and that this feature is important in its everyday life. same here, no? I'm stating that this fusion can feel electromagnetic waves with its fur, and people are like "oh that's cool to know"

[jagged ledge]

One second, sorry. I need to reread the current entry to better directly quote examples/references

[jagged ledge]

Ok, so the current issue is not inherently using electromagnetism, it is more the fact that the reader will assume a lot from the entry and there are questions that remain unanswered.

[clear hollow]

Like, what I mean to say is, you don't need to have a prior knowledge to read pokedex entries, right? To be completely honest, I don't know much about manekinecos (is that what they're called?) to understand what Espeon's entries refer to, or if this fact is completely made up by the gamedevs, or whatever. I'm ready to believe that feeling air currents is Espeon's thing if this is what the dex entry says

This wouldn't make me believe that Espeon can learn Flying type moves, for example, and even if it would make me believe it, it still can't, so...

[jagged ledge]

I'm sorry, I don't mean to cause this much of a fuss. I'm sorry if I'm not explaining it quite right, just please try to be patient as I try to explain why I made the suggestion.

[clear hollow]

No no, I'm not mad or anything, I'm just trying to understand the logic as much as possible in order to not repeat same mistakes in the future if I'm ever up to try writing dex entries again. I'm also slow with my messages, and I usually finish writing them first, and then read the replies

Sorry if I interrupted you

[jagged ledge]

It's alright, we've just had a few instances before where people have gotten really defensive against suggestions without hearing out the staff once they're done and have like basically stopped writing over a few questions, so I'm just here trying to contain this and resolve it amicably

[clear hollow]

I'm super up to understand your point of view 🙏 while also trying to explain mine so you understand where I'm coming from as well

[jagged ledge]

Of course, thank you. And I understand being passionate about writing and wanting to make sure your ideas are heard.

[clear hollow]

This also makes me memorize the grammar easier for future use, actually

[ivory pewter]

Turned it to something that kinda gets in line with effect spore

[jagged ledge]

Ok, so I went to Espeon's Pokedex entry to study what you said, and I would like to point out that it reads the air to predict the weather or opponents, so even if one associates the Flying Type with Air, it is ultimately part of a Psychic Type ability that showcases one complete idea.

The reason I am asking questions about this entry is because stating they hunt through detecting electromagnetic waves implies their prey emits electromagnetic waves. Stating they socialize with electromagnetic waves implies they produce or communicate with electromagnetic waves, none of which are stated in the entry nor the primary abilities/knowledge of the Pokemon. There is nothing inherently wrong with changing what or how they sense, just that if you introduce a new idea, it's often better to flesh out the logic over the options for abilities.

Does that make sense?

[clear hollow]

Hm, yeah, that makes sense. Maybe then, instead of electromagnetic waves or echolocation, I can write something about sensing the slightest movements of water with its fur, just to continue the idea of "waterizing" Espeon's feature?

I just need to come up with a proper formulation, if this idea even sounds reasonable

[jagged ledge]

That could make sense, just something about reading how the water flows with the motion of the fur.

[jagged ledge]

But also genuinely thank you for hearing me out, apologies for the confusion.

[clear hollow]

Sorry if I made myself look defensive! Aside from not being a native speaker, I'm just genuinely terrible at expressing myself Huge thanks for your patience, seriously

[jagged ledge]

It's alright! And for what it's worth, there's nothing wrong with defending yourself, and the staff do make mistakes sometimes. It just hurts me to see passionate writers take edit suggestions personally to the point where it becomes more of an argument than a compromise, but I'm glad we were able to avoid that.

[regal cedar]

Something like....

"POKENAME features a prideful and wrathful personality. It judges those who wrong it with an overwhelming torrent of water."

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/84.279/ They have two heads that take turns staying awake at night, as they have to remain vigilant for any sign of danger. They can sneeze out hot embers to defend themselves until their legs develop the strength to deliver lethal kicks.

On mobile for a bit, can anyone check if this has an entry already for me?

[clear hollow]

Yo, I just posted that

[hexed fog]

People still making entries about cubone's mom make me tear out my hair

stappit

faq 9

[hexed fog]

I did one on 2/27

[jagged ledge]

Tell that to Bobo

[rich goblet]

Coolio! But also it was just a warmup

[hexed fog]

gdi @regal cedar

theres a whole list of pokes that need something written lol

[regal cedar]

i looked at the dex grid

[ivory pewter]

This Pokémon appears to be a colossal mushroom while sleeping at the base of trees. POKENAME releases toxic spores to ensure nothing nearby disturbs its rest.

[rich goblet]

So far so good!

Consider:
This Pokémon appears to be a colossal mushroom when it sleeps at the base of trees.

This change is made to give a more active voice to the entry

POKENAME release toxic spores to ensure nothing nearby disturbs its rest.

Some tense changes and active voice help.

<@&1210701164426039366>
Immediate opinions? 😄

[regal cedar]

Yeah, I'd generally agree.

[rich goblet]

[small nest]

It should still be "releases," though, since it's a single Pokémon being described.

[regal cedar]

Yes, that's correct.

[ivory pewter]

Changed it up, thx

[narrow cosmos]

Never, I will continue to make you sad-face, as per the intent of Cubone's very existence!

[rich goblet]

Pffft

Oh btw @ivory pewter appears, not appearz

[rich goblet]

@hexed fog It is time

https://tenor.com/Wqfj.gif

80.262

[hexed fog]

we need more food cart pokemon that are served as snacks. where are my tauros kebabs?

[rich goblet]

NO

That is one I REFUSE to do

[hexed fog]

whats up

[rich goblet]

Nah my prize can wait

Despite it being allowed one must consider

ought we consume pokemon

[hexed fog]

dont just say numbers, I dont recognize those lol

[rich goblet]

Oh

[hexed fog]

just say the pokemon combo lol

[rich goblet]

Slowbro/Weaville

But ALSO

[hexed fog]

Yes.

[rich goblet]

No consume Pokémon

I refuse to believe more than 5% of a Pokemon Population is omnivore

[hexed fog]

LOL

[rich goblet]

They be vegan or vegetarian

[hexed fog]

we have so many pokemon food entries

[rich goblet]

I'm just messing with you, I'll get a few street food entries in for you

Just for you

XD

[hexed fog]

you dont have to lol

we are doing great on entries

if I keep up the pace I should be done tonight

all dependent if my nyquil kicks in. I'm on the tail end of my cold

@narrow cosmos youre killing it on your grammar lately

are you using an online grammar checker? no shame bro

[narrow cosmos]

Killing it as in doing good, or as in you're having to correct a lot of it again?

If it's the former, just lucky today I guess

I haven't been using anything but whatever my mind comes up with, and the built in spell-check for the browser, which isn't always accurate when it comes to hyphen-words and whatnot

[hexed fog]

doing good you butt munch

theres some really good ones

[narrow cosmos]

I did think I was on a bit of a roll in terms of production, not just in numbers but coming up with some halfway decent ideas.

I'm particularly fond of my pair of Tyrantrum and Nidoking/queen entries. And I think I had some nice Torkoal entries buried in there

And now all my entries have been eyeballed by Izik. Once again two days full of work gobbled up in minutes.

[jagged ledge]

Izik be like

https://tenor.com/view/speed-i-am-speed-lightning-mcqueen-cars-meme-gif-14031708

[narrow cosmos]

Yeah, whether it's dex approval or dex creation, nobody's taking the crown from him

[hexed fog]

sk I'm done with yours

I really love data entry, always have

it works out really well with my rl job

I tend to get all of my work done early so I have about half the day to relax

[narrow cosmos]

Yeah, I saw 'em getting approved. Right after you compliment my grammar you find about a half-dozen issues and typos I see.

[hexed fog]

lol it's fine

I screw stuff up too, we are only human

[narrow cosmos]

Yeah, no biggie, I'm just joking. It's been a fun time these last few nights.

Even if I can't tend to manage the Izik prompt ideas. I've noticed I just naturally default to "how POKENAME works in the wild" in most instances. Rarely do I end up thinking of something like how humans might employ it or deal with it or such.

Just interesting to think about in self-reflection.

[hexed fog]

you can always give the DictionDex a go

if you do a full row I will fill a pokemon in on the sprite sheet if it doesnt have one

your choice

also we are now caught up

[jagged ledge]

I think the Dex Grid is bugged again. I entered Wartortle/Squirtle because it was blank on the grid but it's marked Prior Entry Exists. And I still don't see either on the grid after mine got approved.

Wait

I'm an idiot

I did Squirtle/Wartortle, I needed to do Wartortle/Squirtle

[narrow cosmos]

Betraying Bulbasaur for another Kanto starter? You fiend

[jagged ledge]

The Bulbasaur Project was for the Dex Grid. Right now I want to make as big of a complete square as possible

[hexed fog]

I'll hit slowbro/weavile tomorrow

[timid sky]

@jagged ledge
Dexdoku Glalie X Rain dance:

During a rainstorm, POKENAME will wait in high up places for lighting to strike. While it waits, POKENAME will freeze the raindrops using its icy breath, then unfreeze them using radio waves to practice its temperature altering powers.

[jagged ledge]

my one question that's kinda two questions is wouldn't the raindrops fall once frozen/turn to hail? Otherwise looks good.

[timid sky]

The idea is that they try to unfreeze them before they hit the ground

[jagged ledge]

That might be a tight window, but I don't see anything inherently wrong with the idea.

[timid sky]

My Glalie/Magneton puts me at 80 entries total

[gentle frost]

Last thoughts on these? Sprites are finally in game so going to submit now.

Despite its dense composition, POKENAME soars faster than a fighter jet. They often form a partnership with humans and allow them to direct their flight.

With rocket-powered fists, POKENAME mercilessly pummels those it perceives to be causing injustice. It enlists the help of a companion to reach its full potential.

Opponents that underestimate a POKENAME’s speed soon realize their mistake. It quickly overwhelms an enemy with its mix of agile attacks and fiery illusions.

POKENAME attacks opponents with a dazzling display of rose-like missles. The beauty of these attacks often leaves its enemies utterly entranced.

[jagged ledge]

All of my recent Dex Entries for Wild Encounter priorities be like

https://youtu.be/OXQwx1EolD8?si=uVuKx2UmYhSu_M9P

[small nest]

Based and jermapilled

[small nest]

Looking good! Great job making the entries fit the sprites without being overly referential.

[jagged ledge]

Haven't seen much Jerma, I just found the reference one day and it stuck with me

[timid sky]

@jagged ledge
Dexdoku Wailord X Rain dance:

On many a stormy night, sailors saw what they thought was a mermaid's tail. They then proceeded to chase it for miles, only to be met with disappointment when they discovered that the tail belonged to a wild POKENAME.

[jagged ledge]

Rewrite suggestions.

"On many a stormy night, sailors claim to have spotted mermaid tails. Attempts to pursue these sightings commonly result in finding a POKENAME"

The current version leans more into a report/narrative structure than encyclopedia data

Also the reason I added commonly is because there are quite a few other fusions with similar tails.

[timid sky]

I’ll add “much to the sailor’s dismay”, at the end and submit this when I get back to my computer

[jagged ledge]

Sounds good to me!

[hexed fog]

https://discord.com/channels/302153478556352513/1346885483166175323

@rich goblet here you are! thanks for doing the DictionDex!

[jagged ledge]

Oh that's amazing

[rich goblet]

@hexed fog By the way in your DictionDex Doc it says Torterra not Torkoal

[hexed fog]

rip

[jagged ledge]

Rats?
I wrote rats once
They put me in a Dex.
A Pokedex
A Pokedex full of Fusions
A lot of Wild Fusions are with Rats

I'm gonna be in the top percentage of Rattata writers at this rate

[hexed fog]

19.49.png The silk POKENAME produces is highly valued in textile production. Shorts woven from its silk are incredibly comfy and easy to wear, making them the preferred choice of Youngsters.

you are all welcome

WHAT

ARE YOU ALMOST OUT IZIK ENTRIES?!

[jagged ledge]

https://tenor.com/view/captain-america-i-understood-that-reference-look-back-gif-14556485

[small nest]

Better be careful or we'll catch up

[hexed fog]

nevarrrrrrr

sec I will get it up to 100 again

[hexed fog]

i had to stop at 55 😦

[regal cedar]

I feel like I write a lot of Pokémon as more "messed up" or dangerous or odd. I feel I should do some more friendly entries!

[timid sky]

I hope you realize that this has been stuck in my head because of you

[jagged ledge]

[gentle frost]

Final check, then it’s submission time

[regal cedar]

I'd need another Unown opinion on rocket-powered and literal rose-like missiles, I think...

But overall, a very good transition from Mon to Gundam to Dex Entry! Nice work.

[ebon warren]

Describing it as rocket-powered seems a stretch, but both Celesteela and Golurk are canonically shown propelling themselves like rockets, albeit using energy and/or flames from within itself. Rewording it a little should be fine

[small nest]

I think, given that the sprite is visibly a futuristic mechsuit, rocket-powered fists are fine.

[hexed fog]

Only issue is have on this one is that it's stating the other creature in the sprite is human. They should always be considered pokemon that just LOOK human

Avoid the word human on that though and you're good

[regal cedar]

Ehh, it doesn't SAY it's that human, just it has partnerships with one.

I mean, I'd personally cut the humans from the sprite altogether but they've been in game so

[small nest]

I think "this clearly human person is actually some form of Pokemon" is much odder than "yeah, it's a reference alt, that's its human driver"

[gentle frost]

True, where do guidelines stand on human ref sprite Pokédex entries in the first place?

[dawn jackal]

hi everyone! i've been having a blast with infinite fusion with my gf recently, and given i am a writer and game designer, i'd love to start helping out with dex entries! just a quick question --

i see pinned messages here about submission limits per person for "contests," "dexdokus," etc. i havent been actively following the development of this game or anything, so were those specific events or is there a limit to how many submissions any one person can put through the form in #dex-entries-submissions ?

[narrow cosmos]

Those are just specific events, there's no real limit to how many you can submit, aside from only getting one entry per sprite per person, as far as I'm aware.

[dawn jackal]

huge... im gonna start working through the Dex Grid soon then, thank you!

[dawn jackal]

yeah why not, i have arbitrarily determined it as my mission to fill out the yamask body row LMAO (up through buttermask for tonight)

[feral summit]

I should turn this into a fusion

[regal cedar]

.

[feral summit]

I already have experience with pixelart

and I've been wanting to try to submit something for a while

[dawn jackal]

whenever you get up to my submissions in the queue lmk if im off track for the vibes of these as i keep powering through in the next, yk. weeks? months? however long 🫡

[feral summit]

darn it i was beat to making an aegislash alakazam fusion a giant spoon

[hard willow]

feedback?

POKENAME dwells in deep caves among snowy mountains, where it watches over its frozen terrain. Any intruders to a POKENAME cave will be met with an intense blizzard conjured from its icy staff.

[hard willow]

@regal cedar

[jagged ledge]

Hi, I'm also an Unown, I can help in the meantime.

I think you can remove the word deep from caves, especially if it's supposed to be watching the outside of the cave. Also changing frozen terrain to frozen territory would probably help. Otherwise it looks pretty good.

[jagged ledge]

Hi, I wish you the best for your time as a spriter, but I believe you're looking for #spriting-discussion or #spriter-general . This is the Pokedex Writing Channel, sorry.

Nothing inherently wrong with talking here beyond the dex entries, I just wanted to clarify that so you can post your work in the right place 👍

[lofty vale]

new mon potentially, dex ideas??

[hexed fog]

Slamming its head while flying into cliff walls then eating the rubble

[narrow cosmos]

Ouchie

[feral summit]

ah
sorry
I'll go there

[timid sky]

@jagged ledge
Dexdoku Shroomish X Rain dance:

After a rainstorm, droves of POKENAME will appear in forests to feast on composted soil, a task made easier by the mouth on its stomach. POKENAME will release poison spores from their heads to keep other Pokémon out of the forest while they feast.

[lofty vale]

new mon potentially, dex ideas??

[small nest]

https://tenor.com/view/diavolo-requiem-wha-jojo-jojos-bizzare-adventure-gif-15144068

[hard willow]

thank you so much

[jagged ledge]

You're welcome!

[stuck whale]

Diavolo/doppio fusion sprite for two giratinas would go hard
Especially with the two forms

[brittle sierra]

Larvitto, Despite having wings, its body makes it too heavy to fly for long periods of time. Larvitto uses its wings primarily to evade attacks but during mating season, they fly as long as they can to attact mates.

[dull folio]

POKENAME fires poisoned needles out of its stingers to heavily weaken prey before it attacks. Their nests are found in deep water and are often close together to form a colony.

Been a while since Ive got entries out, now that I'm less bogged down with school stuff I'll add some more to the approving pile

[hard willow]

what is the process after submitting an entry?

[jagged ledge]

It gets sent to a big spreadsheet (which is also where you can track which entries have or need an entry) and Unowns read through them to Approve them if they look good or send them back to the writing board if not.

Then eventually the developer takes the big Approved List and adds it to the game

[timid sky]

Big is an understatement

[jagged ledge]

True

[small nest]

"It's" typo spotted

[timid sky]

If I had a nickel for every time I’ve done that… I wouldn’t have any nickels, I don’t know what you’re talking about

[hexed fog]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ntr8RvkAPBzw9R1E82dmzgyX8-eGymwojIwebrLCSOc/edit?gid=0#gid=0

DictionDex week 3/7 is up!

[gritty kettle]

hey can someone point me out where is the file name here

[gritty kettle]

"even thou it has lost its speed due to the weight, it has gained incredible strength. to compensate its new body, it eats prey bigger than itself by letting go and falling like a meteor"

i just brainstormed by 2 min so hope that helps

[timid sky]

See the numbers next to its name? Remove the # and add .png at the end and that’s the file name

[gritty kettle]

oh i adde the numbers + b like NUMBERb.png

its my firt time making entrys can someone tell me if this fits the format "its new body can now detect other entities emotions, however its head is not ready to learn humans and pokémons. Its extremely rare to see it smile and not cry."

[regal cedar]

422.419.png

[gritty kettle]

thx

[regal cedar]

You need proper capitalization and plurality.

[gritty kettle]

aight

i think i didnt miss any mistakes, is it good now? "Its new body can now detect other entities' emotions; however, its head is not yet ready to understand humans and Pokémon. It is extremely rare to see it smile rather than cry."

[latent grail]

When i make a Pokedex entry, do i just send the Pokemon and the entry?

Here, or should i do something else?

[gritty kettle]

#dex-entries-submissions

[latent grail]

How do i get that 8-bit text font? Is it a discord command or something else?

[hazy basin]

You can contact Aegide, if you need help with anything related to the fusion bot.

[latent grail]

Ok

I'll just do it normally "POKENAME hides every night in forests waiting for young trainers to walk by, when it sees a trainer it will cut a tree nearby trying to scare the trainer for entertainment"

The Pokemon is a fusion of honedge/Hydreigon and is called Hyedge.

[jagged ledge]

Hi, first off welcome!

Secondly, I have some potential rewrite suggestions, let me know if you have any questions and I'm happy to help.

"POKENAME are able to detect the emotions of other creatures, but they often get overwhelmed by all the additional information. It's extremely rare to see a POKENAME smile, as they spend most of their time crying."

[jagged ledge]

If you mean This then you type ` (Not apostrophe, the more slanted one) around your text. If you mean a completely different font, I'm not sure.

[gritty kettle]

thx but sadly i sent it alrd

[jagged ledge]

That's alright, I have the ability to edit and review submissions on the approval spreadsheet. If I have your permission, I can change it myself so you won't have to resubmit.

[gritty kettle]

that would be neat thx

[jagged ledge]

You're welcome! Happy to help!

I'll be sure to do that in about 5 minutes or so 👍

[jagged ledge]

Hi, first off welcome!

Secondly, I have a few notes. Your entry currently has two sentences spliced by a comma when they should be two separate sentences with a period between them. Also a few other edits I'm happy to answer any questions about.

"POKENAME hides in forests at night, waiting for trainers to walk by. When it spots a trainer, it will cut down a nearby tree, trying to scare the trainer for entertainment."

[jagged ledge]

Apologies for the delay, I got sidetracked, but it has been done now. 👍

[gritty kettle]

thx

[latent grail]

Thank you! And yes i did mean that font.

[jagged ledge]

You're welcome!

[stone citrus]

"POKENAME live in herds and tend to get aggressive over who get's the tasty Magikarp. These fearsome creatures hide a terrifying set of teeth, which can dig into even the hardest of shells."

A fusion of mareep/remoraid named Remoreep

[alpine birch]

New Pokémon?

My dex entry would be "POKENAME will normally try and hide behind its guardian or parent when an predator comes, however, if it comes down to it, it'll try and paralyze its opponent and fly away."

[hexed fog]

Cyber you know like a crap ton don't have entries yet lol

[alpine birch]

I just started the game so i dont really know much of this game other than theres a lot of fusions

[hexed fog]

Follow the pins and you can see how to submit your own entries 🙂

We are always happy to have contributions

It's a large project lol

[ebon warren]

There are 501 Pokémon in PIF and each of them can fuse with themselves and the other 500 Pokémon. That means there are 251001 total fusions.
Each fusion can also have multiple sprites. Assuming every possible fusion had a sprite (which they don't), it's still 251001, but some fusions have five or ten different sprites.
Each sprite needs its own custom Dex entry.
So. There's quite a lot left to do.

[dull folio]

POKENAME are ancient guardians of the tundra, protecting weak pokemon that live in it's territory. It commands fierce blizzards and can cloak it's self with swirling snow, strengthening it's armour.

[boreal prairie]

The ancient guardian of the tundra, it protects weak Pokémon that live in it's territory. It commands fierce blizzards and cloaks itself with swirling snow that strengthens its armour.

some small concision, coherence suggestions

which is the other side of the fusion, mamoswine?

[regal cedar]

yea

[coral vigil]

Just realized I've submitted like a dozen entries that are all missing the accented e in Pokémon

[viscid dome]

Hi, I'm new in the discord and I wanted to help with the dex entries but I don't really understand how, every new sprite needs a dex entry and there's a sheet where I can see if a fusion has one, but how I know which sprite has that entry or if the other sprites have any?

[regal cedar]

You can see the approved or responses sheet and Ctrl+F the filename, and/or check the Dex Grid!

[viscid dome]

yeah, but I mean, in the dex grid and approved sheets I see for example bulbasaur and bulbasaur fusion has 3 dex entries, but I don't understand which sprite of bulbasaur they are for

[ebon warren]

You would have to compare the file name of the Dex entry to the file names on the sprite page on the FusionDex by Daena (here: #1110705913574203402 message)

There could be multiple sprites for each fusion but they'll have a letter after the numbers (if there is more than one sprite). Those letters are also required to be included when submitting Dex entries

[small nest]

Remember to keep the entry entirely plural or entirely singular (POKENAME are -> POKENAME is) and double check the apostrophe in "it's" (all three are unneeded here, and it's self should be itself)

[viscid dome]

okey, thank you

[viscid dome]

Sorry to bother again, since it's my first dex entry, is okey if I ask here for opinion?

[small nest]

That's what this channel is here for! Feel free to post your entries for feedback.

You can ping myself or any of the other people with an Unown-D role icon, we're here to help. There's a list of us somewhere in the pinned messages, and the Unown role itself is pingable as well.

[viscid dome]

Having lost its suction pads, POKENAME uses its silk to stick to the treetop and climbs with its three-finger claws to get the tree’s highest leaves. If it falls in the process, it will hide in its shell and produce a strong odor.

okey, thank you, I'm still figuring out how all works in here

[small nest]

Very cute, I love the idea! Here are some edit suggestions to help it read even better:
Having lost its suction pads, POKENAME uses its silk to stick to trees and climbs with its three-fingered claws to get the highest leaves. If it falls in the process, it will hide in its shell and produce a strong odor.

[viscid dome]

Great, thanks!!

[viscid dome]

@small nest In the case of a Pokémon fusing with a Pokémon that can only be female, such as nidoran F or vespiquen, is okay to use female pronouns?

[dull folio]

Bastiodon, where I got the prehistoric and protector from, and cheers for suggestions 😁

[jagged ledge]

@quiet anvil A note for your Hitmonchan/Lileep entry (Please note it was corrected and accepted, this is just a note for the future, everything's fine )

But I will say be careful using "This POKENAME", as POKENAME is a template placeholder that will be filled in with the Pokemon's name. Rather than saying "This POKENAME", you would say "This Pokémon", because instead of implying a single from a species, you should use this entry as a way to identify this fusion from other ones.

[jagged ledge]

@wraith kelp While I appreciate the PM7 reference as well as the MandJTV meme in your Dex Entry, I have a few notes.

Firstly, if you say "POKENAME are both skilled battlers and..." rather than using the active verb "entertains", you should describe them as "entertainers" to fit "battlers"

Secondly, while I understand the intention, adding the "who love Drowzee" section doesn't quite fit the Pokedex tone as it is an extra tangent description as well as a specific reference.

Lastly, saying "When these Pokémon find Shiny Pokémon" is a little clunky. I would recommend saying "When POKENAME find Shiny Pokémon"

[dull ore]

POKENAME will give its scales as gifts to trainers it trusts. Necklaces adorned with these scales are said to ward off negative emotions.

[timid sky]

Question: what is the yellow and orange thing that Snorunt is wrapped up in called?

[craggy beacon]

a coat, maybe?

or a cloak

[dull ore]

kinda like a poncho

apparently a japanese raincoat

[craggy beacon]

checks oit

[timid sky]

In that case

@jagged ledge Dexdoku Snorunt X Growth:

POKENAME's poisonous seeds grow best in environments where other plant life would suffer. During the spring, it keeps the seeds in its coat until it can take shelter in a cave.

[jagged ledge]

Sounds good to me!

[dull ore]

i think switch the it's for its but otherwise looks good to me

[viscid dome]

Hi, I need some help, so I submitted some entries yesterday and didn't realised there were prior entries to that sprite, do I need to do something about it or they are just discarded? and also, I submitted the wrong sprite name for one and I need to change it, sorry :‎(

[timid sky]

BTW, did you see my Shroomish/Metagross entry?

[timid sky]

Sprites can have multiple different dex entries. As for the wrong sprite name, an unknown can fix it for you

[viscid dome]

so I ping an unknown here and he/she will solve it?

okey, thank you

<@&1210701164426039366>

[jagged ledge]

I vaguely remember seeing it, but I don't believe I have properly read it, I will do so once I finish my trip to the dump lol

[timid sky]

I'll repost it here for your convenience:

After a rainstorm, droves of POKENAME will appear in forests to feast on composted soil, a task made easier by the mouth on their stomachs. POKENAME will release poison spores from their heads to keep other Pokémon out of the forest while they feast.

[jagged ledge]

Thank you, and just change "the mouth on its stomach" to "the mouths on their stomachs" to reflect the fact it's describing them in droves and you're good

[timid sky]

Just 2 left now

[jagged ledge]

You got this!

[small nest]

I recommend steering clear of gendered pronouns, just because fusions don't have genders (even if both components are single-gender species)

[small nest]

Duplicate entries are fine. Which entry had the wrong sprite names? We can change that no problem

[hexed fog]

I'm going in

[timid sky]

https://tenor.com/view/brace-impact-braceforimpact-gif-22529908

[viscid dome]

the one of 10.30.png, should be 10.30a.png

[jagged ledge]

🫡

[jagged ledge]

Btw just a friendly reminder that the current round of Dexdoku ends this Friday! Ideally everyone interested should have as many entries as possible done by the end of Tuesday so that there can be extra time for last-minute entries and adjustments.

[timid sky]

I hope no one got to any of my growth entries before I did. It took me a while to find Pokémon that fit my criteria

[boreal prairie]

I'll try to get mine tonight! been a busy week for me i might have to skip this time!

[small nest]

Updated that for you!

[hexed fog]

@gritty kettle Please remember to only write entries for sprites that exist in the game currently

[viscid dome]

thanks!!

[jagged ledge]

I think you're ok as far as I am aware? I am currently on mobile so I can't firmly fact check, but honestly the main reason I try to dissuade overlapping entries on Dexdoku is because I would then have to more diligently compare the entries, even more so than on a regular "Prior Entry Exists" situation by nature of it being a contest. I recognize that sometimes people think alike by pure happenstance, but it would be hard to tell or prove.

[jagged ledge]

No worries, your health and personal responsibilities come first. I'm sorry to hear about your week, I hope it gets better ASAP. Also that's alright if you can't compete, the template will still be there and you're more than welcome to join next time!

My phone was doing this weird thing where I could read and type messages no problem but it wouldn't send them.

But it's working now

Knock on wood

[boreal prairie]

can you post/link me to the grid again?

[jagged ledge]

Sure thing!

[timid sky]

@jagged ledge Dexdoku Wailmer X Growth:

The bigger the POKENAME, the more water it has stored in its body, though they need very little water to survive. Once a year, a flower will bloom atop its head. Smaller POKENAME tend to have the prettiest and most fragrant flowers.

[boreal prairie]

did anybody do wailord/mamoswine yet

[hexed fog]

186.68a.png POKENAME are both skilled battlers and entertains, performing for people of all ages. Strangely, many shiny Pokémon, specifically Magikarp, can be found near them. People, who love Drowzee, get furious when these Pokémon find shiny Pokémon.

Can you clarify what you mean by 'people who love drowzee' ? @wraith kelp

[jagged ledge]

I like it, but my one potential suggestion is making the first line something more along the lines of "POKENAME need very little water to survive, but will swell larger to hold any excess water within their bodies."

How does that sound?

[timid sky]

I like that better actually

[jagged ledge]

It's a reference to a Youtuber known as MandJTV, who hates Drowzee because of some memes that stemmed from collab videos he did with another Youtuber, PM7. The Sprite is based on PM7

[hexed fog]

@sacred juniper careful of run-on sentences 🙂 I fixed yours but Microsoft Word is really good for that

[hexed fog]

thats way too vague for a Pokedex entry to make sense on. it has to be clearer for a dex entry

[sacred juniper]

My bad, thanks for correcting me 🙏

[timid sky]

He doesn't hate Drowzee, he loves Drowzee

[jagged ledge]

I also think that while the comma separation in that entry is grammatically correct, it doesn't read as the Pokedex tone

[timid sky]

Also, the person forgot to add that the Pokemon can never seem to remember that Sandyghast exists

[jagged ledge]

Awesome sounds great

[boreal prairie]

@jagged ledge

if you remember seeing may other enteies

[jagged ledge]

I think I have seen it mentioned or conceptualized but I am not sure if there was a formal submission off the top of my head. Also just a general heads up, I am including TM Learnsets

[boreal prairie]

Haha I gave myself an extra challenge not too, because otherwise wailmer/wailmer is a valid entry

[jagged ledge]

But I will formally check once I am back at my computer

[jagged ledge]

I mean if you have a good entry for it and it hasn't been written before, I don't see why not

[timid sky]

The bodies for all of my dexdoku entries also follow a certain theme. Though I had to bend the rules a little for the Breloom and Blizzard one since Bergmite and Avalugg aren't in the game

[boreal prairie]

okay i got 5 of 9 done, hopefully will be able to finish the other half tonight!

i suppose i can post them now for feedback

[hexed fog]

@stone citrus Please be sure to only enter entries for sprites already in the game 🙂

[stone citrus]

oh okay!

[boreal prairie]

185 @last sapphire 427.131.png

Its triangle-point shaped shell evokes the icebergs which POKENAME call home. When changing climates would otherwise melt its home, it summons an intense Blizzard to keep the waters chilly.

Snorunt/Blizzard box

216 @steep turtle 428.62.png

If you spot an unseasonal trail of icebergs floating in the ocean, it might be the trail left behind by a swimming POKENAME. Even in tropical or temperate seas, dark storms of sleet follow behind POKENAME as it swims.

Snorunt/Rain Dance box

[timid sky]

I'd recommend listing which square you want your entries to fill

Since I think Lapras can learn both Blizzard and Rain Dance

[boreal prairie]

202 @brave lake 45.429.png

During the long winter daytime hours in the southern hemisphere, POKENAME grow nodules of sensitive pollens. Those who inhale the pollen freeze up and are left with an icy, hollow feeling in their soul.

Snorunt/Growth box

204 @earnest kernel 387.195.png

After floods, POKENAME emerges from nearby lakes and streams to frolic playfully in the mudslides that follow. Many fear POKENAME as an ill-omen of impending disaster, despite its typically jovial attitude.

Wailmer/Rain Dance box

205 @bitter wing 314.360.png

Many fishing villages are found near pods of wild POKENAME, whose blubbery growths double as reef-like homes for undersea life. The blubber bubbles eventually grow too heavy and fall off, but are gathered by fishers and sold for a high price.

Wailmer/Growth box

[jagged ledge]

Typo in "otherwise", but otherwise, looks good

[jagged ledge]

Nice, I like how you incorporate the climate theming.

[hexed fog]

@viral crag Please just put in 'animecreep4' for your entries lol

[jagged ledge]

Is pollen supposed to be plural in the first sentence?

[boreal prairie]

uhhhhh, debatable countability lol open to change if you dont like

[jagged ledge]

What is the other Pokémon in the fusion?

[boreal prairie]

Wailmer/Quagsire

[bitter wing]

What about the fish inside?

[jagged ledge]

I'm not sure how drastic of a change it would have to be, but nodules of pollens might be a little specific. Also if nodules is already plural, I think pollen wouldn't be. (Glasses of milk for example)

[hexed fog]

it's fake D:

[boreal prairie]

Oh I didn't notice actually! It is cute though, let me see if i can rework

[jagged ledge]

Alright, slap an s on "it" in "it typically joyful attitude" and I think it works well.

[boreal prairie]

Many fishing villages are found near pods of wild POKENAME, whose blubbery growths double as reef-like homes for undersea life. The blubber bubbles eventually grow too heavy and fall off, but are gathered by fishers and sold for a high price.

How's that?

[jagged ledge]

Question

Are the fishing villages formed around where Wailcott live?

[boreal prairie]

My originally instinct was to write "frolic gayly" like in the old sense of the word lol

[bitter wing]

yus

[jagged ledge]

Valid lol

[timid sky]

@jagged ledge Dexdoku Shroomish X growth:

If prepared correctly, the leaves on POKENAME's head become a medicine that can cure any illness. However, a single mistake in the process will leave you with a concoction so toxic it makes trees and weeds wilt.

[boreal prairie]

I said "founded" originally but that felt too lorey so i changed to just you know, could be a chicken and the egg type situation.

[jagged ledge]

Maybe change the phrasing to mention Wailcott first? Just so the entry starts with the active description and we can take out the whose subject swap?

[timid sky]

You know, after having read though Shroomish and Breloom's dex entries so many times over the course of this I have a question: why aren't Shroomish and/or Breloom poison type? So many of their entries mention toxic spores

[jagged ledge]

[boreal prairie]

Probably because pokemon only have two types and they wanted breloom to be fighting, would be my guess

[jagged ledge]

May I suggest the effect of the medicine be "sap you of your spirit"?

Or wait I suppose that might be taken too literally

Drain energy maybe then

[bitter wing]

While I'm here, I actually have lore for two of my sprites.

The deno fusion usually fight each other causing wounds on the wings making it difficult to fly. The left one on the sprite is a wing that nearly got torn off.

Those that win more battles have less wing damage making them fly easier, thus they evolve into the zwelious fusion

I'm terrible at writing tho

[timid sky]

The reason I choose the toxic effect of because of Shroomish's Alpha Sapphire entry

[jagged ledge]

Well yes, but I'm thinking about trying to find something more Phantump-y

[timid sky]

The leaf making medicine is already from Phantump

[jagged ledge]

Ah ok, so basically just combining the two directly

Alright, in that case, I'm recognizing how you altered the phrasing a bit. Yeah, alright, that works.

[jagged ledge]

That's alright! We accept all skill levels here and are happy to have new concepts!

[ebon warren]

That's the only reason you have for why they could be Poison type? The whole Poison Heal Ability didn't give that away, like, generations ago?

[timid sky]

And with that, all my dexdoku entries are done 🥳

[jagged ledge]

Woo!

Told ya you could do it

[timid sky]

Oh yeah, I completely forgot about poison heal 🤦‍♂️

[timid sky]

Now that I've completed my dexdoku, I'd like to reveal the theme that I went with. Every body Pokémon that I chose met the criteria for both dexdoku and the equivalent square in the spritedoku that was announced along side it. For example, all of my growth entries had to be able to learn both Growth AND dig, and all of my Rain Dance entries had to have a steel type Pokémon. The only exception to this was my Breloom X Blizzard entry, because the only Gen 6 Pokémon that can learn blizzard are the frokie line, the goomy line and the bergmite line, the latter of which isn't in this game (and I didn't want to repeat any lines). So I went with Totodile instead.

Also, I'm trusting that none of you will steal this theme for the next dexdoku

Assuming next dexdoku gets announced alongside another spritedoku

[bitter wing]

Scrolled through my sprites and I have one more that has lore.

They're often used in nurseries to provide babies milk

Feel free to expand on it

[regal cedar]

Hi @quiet anvil

I was curious about this entry of yours, involving Mareep and Swirlix.

"Shepherds in Kalos keep herds of POKENAME for their sweet wool. It's so soft it immediately dissolves in your mouth. "

The way the second sentence is phrased implies the softness is what causes it to be dissolved, and not the other inherent properties of the wool (ie. its cotton candy, composition of the wool). Could this be rephrased/reworded somehow?

[quiet anvil]

I can see that. Would “It’s so sugary it dissolves in your mouth.” work?

[regal cedar]

Yes!

[jagged ledge]

That's actually hilarious lol. Well done. And yes, Spritedoku and Dexdoku are officially on the same rotation from now on.

[gritty kettle]

Is there anyplace to see if my entries got accepted?

[small nest]

#dex-entries-submissions has a link to the sheet with all of the entries!

[hard willow]

my first entries were accepted yippe!!

[boreal canyon]

Hello world

can one of you make a dex for my sprite :
https://www.fusiondex.org/98.278/

(i ask because i don't really know wht to say except maybe it uses sharp bubbles but idk how to elaborate)

[timid sky]

What are you, a computer program?

[boreal canyon]

you know too much

[willow horizon]

Could we get one for Gardegron? (Gardevoir/Aggron)?
What do you think of:
With an unbreakable stone body and psychic foresight, it stands as a fearless protector. It will not retreat, using its immense power to shield its trainer from harm, no matter the odds.

[regal cedar]

That seems good to me!

[regal cedar]

Hello everyone! For today's warm-up, try to write an entry involving the Normal/Ground-type Stanub:

https://www.fusiondex.org/234.220/

Try to make it distinct from 220.234!

[rustic plank]

do any triple fusions have descriptions?

[small nest]

I believe we aren't taking triple fusion dex entries at the moment.

[small nest]

It produces bubbles with a special fluid, letting them harden and keep their shape indefinitely. Foes often realize too late that POKENAME can also give the bubbles a razor-sharp edge.

[boreal canyon]

[jagged ledge]

Last call for new Dexdoku participants for this session!

[regal cedar]

Could you tell me more about Dexdoku and what it is and what it entails like I'm a total newbie?

[timid sky]

It’s in the pinned messages

[regal cedar]

Thank you. :p

Although I'm unsure where to sign up or where to see the announcement for each session.

[timid sky]

Each new Dexdoku will be announced in #event-announcements

[regal cedar]

Ooh, I see, this one! #event-announcements message

[timid sky]

If you want to participate, just ping Wildheart when you make a dexdoku entry

[timid sky]

That’s spritedoku. Dexdoku is the one above that

[regal cedar]

Ah, you're right. I didn't realize this one was still ongoing!

[regal cedar]

?

[jagged ledge]

You sign up just by writing and telling me you're doing it

[boreal canyon]

Wrong channel

[clear hollow]

hey Unowns! I minded to ask, I made a typo in the file name of my dex entry, is it possible for you to fix?

it should be 114.288a.png instead of 114.228a.png, totally my bad

[timid sky]

I see why you made the mistake. I thought you put the same file name twice lol

[clear hollow]

yeah, it's supposed to be for this thing

[narrow cosmos]

I need to start double-checking before I send ideas, so I don't hit fusions that already have dex entries. I know it's allowed, but it still wriggles me a little when I wind up hitting one that's already taken.

[jagged ledge]

Valid. I can relate quite a bit. That's why sometimes if I just want to write and I'm not picky, I'll check DexGrid or the Priority list

[boreal canyon]

hey

does one of you want to make a dex for one of my sprites ?

[jagged ledge]

Thanks for letting us know! Would it be alright if we changed seaweed in the entry to vines? (I spent about a half hour the other day checking Dhelmise fusions to try and find what the intended sprite was. )

[timid sky]

Did you have a specific sprite in mind?

[boreal canyon]

https://www.fusiondex.org/351.441/

[clear hollow]

Oh yeah, no idea how I didn't think about vines instead

[timid sky]

POKENAME dislikes the light, and so will remain in its cave until nightfall. It spends the night freezing people and Pokemon so that it can take them to its cave to eat them. A long time ago, it had a favorite hunting spot in the Unova region.

This entry is based on the legend of Lacunosa town
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Lacunosa_Town

[jagged ledge]

Alright, I'll fix that up right away.

[hoary swallow]

"Bulbagey often uses his vines to propel himself, enabling him to fly through the air more quickly or slow down more easily"

[timid sky]

When referring to the Pokémon’s species name, you need to use “POKENAME”

[jagged ledge]

Also we ask writers to refer to fusions by it or they, as a majority of species can be either gender or are designated as genderless.

@clear hollow Apologies for the delay, but I touched up your entry a little, put it under the right number, and you're good to go now

[clear hollow]

Thank youuuu

[jagged ledge]

👍

@hexed fog So fun fact I think you’ll appreciate because it involves fun scientific words. The hard outer shell of a beetle's wings that they raise to fly is called an "elytra", which is where I assume they got the name from in Minecraft

[hexed fog]

Omg what???

[timid sky]

So does that mean that the ender dragon is actually just a giant beetle

[jagged ledge]

Possibly?

[timid sky]

going to submit this now

[dull ore]

It hones its power through daily meditation and dancing in rhythm with the tides. The scale on its head grows in proportion to its strength.

[boreal canyon]

nice

[viscid dome]

It's okey to reach out to a spriter and ask them something about their design?

[amber minnow]

Sure, I don't think that would be a problem. They may or may not be currently active though

[viscid dome]

thanks

[jagged ledge]

Yeah totally. Cooperation and communication between Spriters and Writers is encouraged

[hollow nimbus]

If they don't wanna be pinged, they can just turn on Do Not Disturb mode

[ebon warren]

I've always stuck to this but we've had some very special members of this server that lose their marbles over direct pings 🙄

[hollow nimbus]

As horrible as this sounds:
That is a them problem. They joined a public server.

[mint gyro]

Doing something that I haven't seen many people do, which is giving dex entries to many early-game fusions. Like, before Cerulean City early.

Heck, before Mt. Moon even

[ebon warren]

Which is exactly what I told BOTH of them, to which they called me a troll and blocked me on here

[hollow nimbus]

||That sounds like a them problem ||

[hollow nimbus]

We have a focus tracker for the wild-encountered fusions

I believe our first contest was themed around wild encounters

[ebon warren]

||This was after I was an Unown too so if I ever review their entries (if they make any) they won't see my pings ||

[mint gyro]

Oh. Should I not be making fusion dex entries if I don't realize there's a contest or theme going on, or is everyone allowed to make dex entries whenever, unless it's specified to be for a contest?

Or am I not understanding and I'm overthinking?

[jagged ledge]

You're always allowed to make Dex Entries! Every voice and idea is appreciated

[mint gyro]

Okay thanks :)

[jagged ledge]

Of course! And if you're ever looking for inspiration or wish to check what sprites have or need entries, we have a spreadsheet in #dex-entries-submissions

[mint gyro]

Yeah, I've been going at all the early route ones

My dex making streak all got started because I thought this guy deserved a dex entry.

"POKENAME curls its legs underneath its belly when hanging from a web to resemble a helpless, unfused Kakuna. As small as it is, it still attempts to latch onto and poison any Pokémon that attacks it."

[ebon warren]

I haven't looked at it recently but there's a tab on the spreadsheet linked in the pins that is for Team Wild fusions that need Dex entries. That's a great place to look for you

[mint gyro]

Oh okay, I can look at that soon.

[mint gyro]

Hmm I dunno, I can't tell which ones in there are taken or not.

[hushed temple]

Hey! I'm looking to start a nuzlocke and only going after mons that don't have an entry written yet so I can write for them! Any help locating these?

[regal cedar]

I think the easiest way would be to check under the "Dex Grid" sheet if you're doing a randomizer. If not, you can look under the "Pokémon Catchable in the Wild" sheet.

Check the pins for the general sheet! Or click this: #dex-entries-discussion message

@hushed temple

(Oops, apologies for incorrect ping)

[hushed temple]

TY!

Lookin to flex my writing skills a bit publicly for once with this lil project

Tempted to become a lil bit a known name in the server and become an unknown at some point

[jagged ledge]

Looks pretty good, just be sure to use the POKENAME placeholder for the system to pick it up.

[mint gyro]

i fixed it here. The one I submitted yesterday didn't have the é in Pokémon.

[midnight siren]

With it's strong tentacles, POKENAME flings its juggling balls up to 15 meters into the air with incredible precision. Although POKENAME now uses these skills with talented entertainers, it initially evolved them to distract predators.

my submission for the elusive dex event, id love some dex feedback

[jagged ledge]

Alright thanks, no worries. And we can fix that up for you

[jagged ledge]

Looks pretty good to me!

[mint gyro]

I definitely made way more dex entries about the Pidgey line than I expected. Though that's probably because I wanted to do as much of the early route fusions as possible lol

It started because I wanted to make dex entries for fusions I actually have already, but then it sort of drifted away into birds

I don't even know how many of them will end up being used, I'm kinda just going along whatever lol

[jagged ledge]

Omg thank you

[mint gyro]

lol you're welcome. XP

Might do some Ratatta line fusions now for dex entries

Give the rat fella some love too

[jagged ledge]

I have done a few rats myself so I am rooting for you

[mint gyro]

Particularly proud of this one I just finished.

"POKENAME has a nest of Rattata inside its shell. These Rattata are responsible for acting as POKENAME's cannons, and attacks for them, just as long as they are fed well enough. On average, a POKENAME nest houses 10-15 Rattata at once."

[timid sky]

“Mom, can we get Dragapult”
Mom: “we have Dragapult at home
Dragapult at home:

[mint gyro]

@jagged ledge Should I submit a new revised entry for 20.12 through the form, or send the new entry here?

The Raticate/Butterfree fusion

[jagged ledge]

I don't believe I saw the unedited version, what's the issue?

Also I am so sorry, I'm on mobile right now so I can't currently access the spreadsheets. I'll be sure to look over everything asap

[hollow nimbus]

Are you saying that the Rattata are responsible for acting as attacks, or are you saying that the Rattata are responsible for attacking?

[mint gyro]

I guess I should've specified that they're used as attacks with their cannons since the Raticate would still probably attack on their own.

Though I can see some Rattatas coming out to perform an attack for the big fella if he seems incapable of doing it on his own

[regal cedar]

Either is fine, but send it here if you can.

[mint gyro]

"POKENAME is a very invasive fusion that hoards flowers from grassy fields, picking every flower there in minutes. They use the nectar from the flowers to create a cheesy-smelling dew from their antennas to feed their young."

[regal cedar]

I'd change the wording of the second clause in the first sentence, as "them" refers to the flowers or the Pokémon (the flowers, really), and it's pretty explicitly the field it picks clean, right?

[limber pivot]

Maybe Picking them clean of nectar

[mint gyro]

There we go, fixed the wording

[regal cedar]

Much better!

[regal cedar]

All fixed!

[mint gyro]

I gotta say, the thing I like about doing early route fusion dex entries is that I kinda like talking about how some seemingly useless fusions like the two cocoon Pokemon manage to get by without easily being eaten.

Or how certain species react to their own kind of different stages combined, or in the case of Spearow/Pidgey fusions, how it conflicts with the two bird lines.

I think I overlooked another one of my own dex entries I'm also pretty proud of.

"In an unlikely situation where Pidgeys can't agree on their share of prey, this Pokémon is there to settle the dispute. Their behavior and leadership resembles that of a human tribal chief making decisions and agreements among their group."

[jagged ledge]

Pokemon species names are inherently plural. "A flock of Pidgey", not "A flock of Pidgeys"

Also the proper phrasing in the second line would be "human tribal chief"

[regal cedar]

"It may first appear in your nightmares, then in the corners of your vision. It will wait for you to stop believing in what you see before it approaches and hypnotizes you into a deep, deep sleep."

https://www.fusiondex.org/97.338/

[mint gyro]

Fixed it, but I'm unsure if it'll fit within the 250 limit now.

[jagged ledge]

I mean you can remove the flock part, I was just giving an example of how there's no additional plural changes in the name. Sorry if I'm not communicating the best, I'm just kinda tired right now.

[mint gyro]

No problem

There we go

[boreal prairie]

@jagged ledge Dex Doku #3 pt. 2 in coming! I know we're past due, so if its too late for official entry, no worries 😄

191 @bitter lodge 462.314.png POKENAME hibernate on the ocean floor, encased in orbs of translucent ice. On dark and cloudless nights, sailors can see the faint hint of the aurora in the skies above where POKENAME slumbers.

blizzard/wailmer square

166 @cold moon 238.404.png It toddles through the undergrowth, searching for sweet berries to snack on. It is easily flustered, and puffs out a cloud of freezing cold pollen when surprised.

blizzard / shroomish

227 @urban drum 230.355.png Legends speak of a coastal civilization whose rulers were cruel to their Pokémon partners. It's said to have been destroyed by a flood and washed out to sea, when a POKENAME led a Water Pokémon uprising against their oppressors.

rain dance / shroomish

243 @slate comet 404.69.png

POKENAME tangle together in symbiotic masses, their vines acting as natural camouflage in the bushes and brambles where they nest. The enzymes they exchange are useful in the production of vitamins.

growth / shroomish

[boreal prairie]

i feel the first sentence is really unwieldy, needs some work 🤔 the main idea is they get all tangled up and look like bushes so are hard to spot

[boreal prairie]

@urban drum i see you emoted! i hope that means you like the entry 😅 your sprite really stood out to me when i was looking through the water type and it gave me like this almost ronin warrior vibe, thats why it got this kind of wild entry haha

[jagged ledge]

It's alright, you got your first batch in already so I at least have you on the record, we just need to make sure your revisions are finalized as soon as possible.

[jagged ledge]

Replace "hint of the aurora" with "hints of auroras" and you're good, but just so you know, if you don't want overlap, that is the Pokemon I chose for my example grid. I know it's different enough to qualify, I just wanted to let you know. Either way that entry looks good and would be accepted to the game no problem.

[jagged ledge]

I think the second sentence might read better as "It is easily flustered and will puff out clouds of freezing cold air when it's surprised.", but I do kinda wanna ask other <@&1210701164426039366>

[boreal prairie]

perhaps i switch to the amura

[regal cedar]

I think it makes for a better flow with your version, but both are fine.

[jagged ledge]

A neat idea, a bit of clunky execution. Firstly, if you're describing the legend, setting/tone-wise, it makes more sense to spell out "It is", but also then the issue comes in that this is a description of the civilization more than the Pokemon. Maybe say something like "POKENAME like justice. Legends speak of a Water Type Pokémon uprising lead by a POKENAME." Or something, where the legend gives context to the energy/spirit of the Pokemon more than the other way around.

[boreal prairie]

191 @ionic junco 461.387.png POKENAME hibernate on the ocean floor, encased in orbs of translucent ice. On dark and cloudless nights, sailors can see faint hints of the auroras in the skies above where POKENAME slumber.

[jagged ledge]

Hibernate vs slumbers. Plural or singular?

[jagged ledge]

A couple things here. You missed an s in nest, but if you're describing a species behavior that requires multiple of them to be present, it may be easiest to address them as plural. "POKENAME tangle together in symbiotic masses, their vines acting as natural camoflauge for the bushes and brambles where they nest." For example

[boreal prairie]

I see what you mean, though i was sort of feeling like as a dragon type fusion it makes some sense to have some light legendary tone in there. i will tinker

[jagged ledge]

And I agree, which is why I led with the consistency point of "It is" vs "It's" when describing a legend

[boreal prairie]

oh also the reason there is so much non-Kingroom content in that entry is i try and make sure the entries are partially related to the other half of the grid too, so in this case, a strong emphasis on Rain Dance in some capacity

[jagged ledge]

Fair, fair, but also as I told Ducky: Gimmicks are fun, but don't let holding yourself to them weigh you down.

[boreal prairie]

A legend speaks of a POKENAME long-ago that highly valued justice. It led an uprising of Water-Type Pokémon against cruel masters, flooding the town until the oppressors were washed out to sea.

[jagged ledge]

"Flooding the town until the oppressors were washed out to sea?"

[urban drum]

ye, i liked it. thanks for writing it

[boreal prairie]

Okay i think ive incorporated all your suggestions in both these and the previous entries! need me to cluster them together in one place for you?

[jagged ledge]

Based on my scroll, I think you're good to go!

[boreal prairie]

Yay! How many entrants did you get this time? Seems like more than before from while I was lurking! haha

[jagged ledge]

That's a good question I don't have the answer to off the top of my head lol. I know you, Ducky, SK, DarkWeavile, Busilisk, and Milchik, but I feel like I'm missing one or two

That's a problem for tomorrow me to solve when my braincells have recharged

[boreal prairie]

Hey 5 is really good!!!

I dont remember seeing ducky's

[jagged ledge]

☝️

[boreal prairie]

He keeps changing his name, couldn't search him lol

[unreal otter]

Does anybody know if we can get the game on the analogue pocket

[jagged ledge]

Wrong chat, sorry.

Try #tech-support

[jagged ledge]

This is why we Unowns ask for your Discord Username, not your Server Nickname

[boreal prairie]

I keep things simple
where is you example entries wildheart?

[jagged ledge]

Sorry I was afk

Right here!

[mint gyro]

I made one more dex entry for the night, and I figured it would be for a fusion I'm surprised there isn't a custom dex entry for.

"This Pokémon is theorized to be the sole cause of Zubat overpopulation in most caves of Kanto, being able to produce Zubat eggs without a mate. However, these theories usually came from post-blacked out Trainers after a Supersonic to the face."

Ahhh, hating on Zubat never gets old.

[slate comet]

Nice one

[regal cedar]

So is the "being able to produce Zubat eggs without a mate" false as well?

[timid sky]

Considering that fusions can’t breed period, I’d say so

[hexed fog]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ntr8RvkAPBzw9R1E82dmzgyX8-eGymwojIwebrLCSOc/edit?gid=0#gid=0

In honor of Pi Day all of the DictionDex entries this week are types of food that have yet to be included in the Pokedex! Get writing!

[round cave]

https://www.fusiondex.org/243.245/
This Pokémon was first sighted after Eusine threw a pair of DNA Splicers at Raikou and Suicune. A ravenous thunderstorm in the area may be a sign that POKENAME is nearby.

[round cave]

Oh and I saw the list of mons catchable in the wild and Chansey/Scrafty wasn't on that list and didn't have an entry, there may be others

[limber parrot]

POKENAME are very healthy, and they eat a very specific balance of Yin and Yang foods to stay that way. If this diet gets disrupted, they may get very sick.

thoughts? this is a bit specific so i wanted to run it by here

[limber parrot]

@jagged ledge ahhh sorry for the ping but i want an unown's opinion, mb

[timid sky]

What are Yin and Yang foods?

[limber parrot]

chinese culture thing iirc

hot and cold basically

"If you're familiar with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), you'll know of its reliance on hot versus cold. When it comes to what you ingest and how the energy flows in your body, yin and yang foods are seriously important to this discipline. Yin and yang foods — also known as warming and cooling foods — are said to impact various organs and the way your body reaches its optimal state."

-some article i foubd

[round cave]

feedback?

[limber parrot]

pretty sure FAQ said fusions can’t be said to be found

[round cave]

What would you suggest I use for the first sentence instead?

[limber parrot]

idk

[jagged ledge]

That odd limbo between events

Not quite finished with one, not quite ready for the next

[jagged ledge]

Well the good news is that while the technical side of things is processing, I can complete a side project I've been meaning to.

@timid sky Apologies for the delay, but I believe this is yours!

[hushed temple]

"Burying themselves along riverbeds, POKENAME spend their days pretending to be a rock until prey bumps against their head. They will chomp aggressively at whatever bothered them."

"POKENAME is found along rivers and fishing towns, it uses the orange orbs on its neck as a lure for smaller fish. Its playful demeanor renders it harmless, and it will instead choose to play with lured in food."

"Folktales mention a mischievous trickster that lives in the woods, and commonly will laugh at people's misfortune before darting away with a bolt of lightning. POKENAME is akin to a young and brash child, laughing at anything it finds even the slightest bit funny."

[wooden rampart]

Oh

It's Shits

They didn't have a dex entry yet?

[hushed temple]

nope!

[rich goblet]

I think this could be rephrased to make more sense

Consider:

"spend their days camouflaged as a rock until prey bumps into them"

partial edit of course

[hushed temple]

noted!

[rich goblet]

The name of the pokemon is not a title

For reference, it would be replaced with the name of the pokemon

So it would be like

"Shits is a common title"

Maybe if I had to rephrase it would be

POKENAME find misfortune amusing, as they have a strong sense of schadenfreude

[limber parrot]

it'd be "shits" is a common title thats why