dex-entries-discussion

[rich goblet]

I should try to write more for my namesake, but I don't want to burn out

[storm light]

So from 37 on the site, I have since submitted 45 dex entries lol

[dull folio]

I also like seeing what entries I have the most of, I’m scrolling through and I see I have like 20 steelix fusion entries and like 15 treeko entries

I scroll through the fusion dex and click on random pokemon, why have I landed on steelix so much

[dull folio]

If you want people to see your name write common entries, I did a bunch of pinkan ones so if you did the quest chances are I might pop up lmao

[narrow cosmos]

I haven't really counted exactly, but I have a strong preference for Psyduck and Slowpoke, but apparently I got a lot of Slakoth-family entries as well.

[rich goblet]

I meant name sake as in for psyduck

I love ducks

The quest for bread never ends

🍞

[narrow cosmos]

Now I shall make duck read all my Psyducks.

[rich goblet]

[dull folio]

Now that I think about it if you filled in the wild entries if you would have to fill a bunch of entries for a certain pokemon

[rich goblet]

I need to write more for psyduck

[dull folio]

Yeah I do that for Bastiodon i love that guy

[regal cedar]

Are they both by you?

[fresh gazelle]

true

[thorn ingot]

I wrote a bunch of Kanto starter/Kanto starter fusions because I know those are popular

[storm light]

No, the one on the left was made by Duck

[regal cedar]

it's okay then

[fresh gazelle]

It is always surrounded by a thick oil that is rich in salts, making it very corrosive towards metals and the oil also forms the cloud it sits on. It can adjust its own density to float in the air and water.

this good?

[dull folio]

This is my finest duck entry I hope you like

[rich goblet]

I'll let others give feedback today, I need a nap, and maybe some water, finally got home

[fresh gazelle]

right, good night!

[dull folio]

Instead of which is corrosive to metals I’d say making it corrosive to metals

And I’d bridge the 2nd and 3rd sentence with an and instead of it being 2 sentences

Apart from that I quite like the entry

[lapis cosmos]

I enjoy fusions that take two incongruous 'mon.

Garbodor/Milotic 435.335
POKENAME inhabits heavily polluted lakes, cleaning them by feeding on the refuse and garbage. As it consumes the pollution, its graceful body takes on additional aspects of the detritus, in turn causing people to be repulsed by the habitat savior.

[fresh gazelle]

nice, thank you!

it does looks better being just two sentences

It is always surrounded by a thick oil that is rich in salts, making it very corrosive towards metals. The oil also forms the cloud it sits on and POKENAME can adjust its density to float in the air and water.

I'll post it when I come back home

[dull folio]

Glad you like the edits, I always like to keep my entries around 2 sentences unless it really makes sense

[narrow cosmos]

The flame on POKENAME's back flickers in and out of existence at random. It's a bit problematic if it flares up while it's inside a computer, as it causes the computer's core to rapidly heat up.

Gonna be honest, the Porygon line is one of my biggest weaknesses when it comes to trying to create dex entries.

[rich goblet]

I can't nap, but I got some good inspiration, win win

[dull folio]

This is what ive been saying it's so hard to write for apart from just saying "POKENAME is faulty code"

I never do entries for porygon because all the sprites are either references or just blocky pokemon

I do have one I made that I really like though

[narrow cosmos]

Same, ironically, I think my Dialga/Porygon-Z is one of my better short entries.

[lapis cosmos]

I like the above entry. I have tried to consider how the Porygon fusion would interact in each world (like that one does). It's tricky, but think on what is the effect of its faultiness.

I used to struggle with legendaries bc I worried they'd just be "It's so powerful! God of ______" but I feel more comfortable with them now.

**Groudon/Giratina 341.345 **
POKENAME uses its serpentine body to sculpt the magma dripping from it into landmasses. It immediately rips apart the land in a fit of frustration, making this Pokémon a symbol for creative burnout among artists.

[dull folio]

Ughh couldnt find it

It was based off flappy bird and I liked it

[dull folio]

Can we make this thing the IF mascot, the manifeststation of burn out seems to be pretty popular here lmao

[jagged ledge]

You rang?

[lapis cosmos]

I had to find a more all-encompassing word than "writer's block" so it fit everyone.

[dull folio]

Speak of the devil, glad to see you back you've been gone for ages lmao

[jagged ledge]

It's been a weird week or so lol

Mostly good but weird

[dull folio]

Also Im not doing dexdoku this time I've been taking a break from writing

[jagged ledge]

No worries, totally understandable

[dull folio]

(Apart from the Dex contest)

[jagged ledge]

I can't exactly judge people for taking a break given well... you know

[dull folio]

Hey you run an event we can cut you slack

[jagged ledge]

I had to run 4 different extra events last week trying to run one gameshow for my friends.

Like I had fun

But designing 3 different Jeopardy boards in half a week?

[dull folio]

Sounds like fun though, I won't question "game show for my friends" lmao

[jagged ledge]

Oh just some friends that I still keep in touch with from college. I just made a silly gameshow to entertain and mess with them lol... ended up having to make three and run four.

Slept most of last Tuesday and my sleep schedule is still off lol

But hey, I'm doing my best and doing alright... aside from some aforementioned burnout lol

[dull folio]

Sounds fun

[jagged ledge]

It was! Just... tiring lol

[dull folio]

Happens to the best of us, one of the reasons I took a big break, that and wanting to enjoy my school holiday lmao

[jagged ledge]

Very understandable. 🫡

[rich goblet]

POKENAME experiences a headache a day at minimum, and Trainers will always be able to tell. It mimes out and exaggerates its movement to seek remedial help.

Fuck, wrong section

[dull folio]

Lmao

[rich goblet]

Actually, can you all guess which one that is

[dull folio]

More duck entries?

[jagged ledge]

Psyduck/Mr. Mime?

[rich goblet]

You have media literacy

[dull folio]

Damn what a guess

[rich goblet]

I say that with love

[jagged ledge]

I'm an anime fan, that's a compliment

[dull folio]

I was trying to think of acting pokemon

[rich goblet]

I finally drank water like 15 minutes ago and boy does it do wonders for one's mental

I need to stop drinking energy drinks

[jagged ledge]

Drinking water is very important

[rich goblet]

I know right?

[dull folio]

Late night water is a different beast

[rich goblet]

Its 5:30pm I just work part time too

But my body feels so heavy after work that sometimes I miss the bus home

Bus stop*

[dull folio]

It's half one at night I should probably go to sleep soon

[rich goblet]

If you aren't getting 6 hours of sleep at least you're not fit for writing /lh

No but go eep

[dull folio]

But I don't have anything to wake up for in the morning I've got another week of holiday

[rich goblet]

It's not about what happens tomorrow its about what happens to your mind

If you continously break a habit, you're more likely to diverge from it

And then keeping that habit is harder

Porygon/Psyduck 137.54.png

POKENAME show up on PCs whenever there is a troubleshooting issue. Its expressive emotes will indicate that an internal issue is occurring, though prompting it for root causes reveals no helpful information.

I'm not sure if this is too PC heavy

[dull folio]

It's only got 1 mention of the word PC in it should be fine

[rich goblet]

I meant um

[dull folio]

It's the whole point of the entry it looks fine to me

[rich goblet]

You know how dex entries have to be about the pokemon? It's a bit grey with porygon because they're all like meta

Does the one I posted make sense?

[dull folio]

It makes sense but there's no real mention of psyduck is the only issue

[rich goblet]

Got it, that's what I was looking for, thank you

[dull folio]

Yeah even if you just mention it as small thing it's just gotta be there

[storm light]

Maybe that it makes use of a headache emoji or something similar if it gets stuck?

[dull folio]

Yeah instead of saying expressive emojis say something like "it clutches and shakes it's head in frustration..."Rest of entry

[rich goblet]

POKENAME show up on PCs whenever there is a troubleshooting issue, appearing as a headache emoji that clutches its head and sighs. It disappears once the input error has been resolved with a satisfying quack.

[dull folio]

Love it

[rich goblet]

I can't believe I inadvertently signed up to write 100 headache entries /joke

[storm light]

meanwhile i'm looking for a pokemon whose fur is used in heated blankets

[vivid spire]

Has to be a fire type

[dull folio]

Thats what you signed up for, your the psyduck guy

[storm light]

I was thinking that or an electric type

[vivid spire]

Why not both?

[rich goblet]

PAUSE

Piloswine

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

[storm light]

because i wanted to use furret

[jagged ledge]

Ducky, do have any sticky notes with you?

[rich goblet]

I don't, I wish I did

[jagged ledge]

That's ok, just any way that helps you keep notes.

[rich goblet]

What's up?

[jagged ledge]

Just wanted to remind you about the singular/plural subject/verb thing. Be mindful of how you're trying to write the entry if it's with a singular subject "It", or a plural subject "They", and use the corresponding language. "is" vs "are", or adding an s to the end of verbs for singular subjects.

"The people in this channel write Pokedex entries" (Plural)

"Ducky enjoys writing Psyduck entries" (Singular)

Sorry to call you out, it's just a pattern I've noticed I wanted to try and explain while I'm here

[rich goblet]

I have a mantra I say to myself before submitting every post and I still get it wrong.

It's not bad but its funny

[vivid spire]

Crazy idea for me for Goxen:

#76.483: Living in the calderas of active volcanoes, POKENAME melts and regrows the rocky armor on its back, until it’s as hard as diamonds. If it leaves the lava pool, it always has to carry a small heating source due to temperature sensitivity.

[jagged ledge]

Trust me, I know that feeling, it happens to everyone, it's nothing personal, just trying to help it stick lol

[vivid spire]

It was either this or they be torch bearers

[rich goblet]

its rocky armor* until it is hard as... etc etc

[storm light]

#180.38
The velvety soft fur on POKENAME's tails is often used in heated blankets due to its ability to hold heat very well. POKENAME raised for their fur are often treated like royalty and have developed haughty attitudes because of it.

[vivid spire]

Dang I could’ve sworn I had that “s”

[jagged ledge]

To piggyback off of Ducky's suggestion, I would recommend saying "the rocky armor on its back until it's as hard as diamonds", because that way the "its ... it's" problem is a little clearer and at least has the same result no matter how the viewer reads it.

[rich goblet]

@jagged ledge It is appreciated regardless. I get sloppy whenever I'm on the bus since I can't see parts of what I write sometimes. If someone made a chart there would be a consistent fall after I start work for the day

[vivid spire]

Edited as such!

[jagged ledge]

Fully understandable and frankly, a mood lol. Just gotta do that extra glance or two before submissions sometimes

[rich goblet]

Oh by the way

Did you ever get that entry done for my reward

[jagged ledge]

I would rephrase the second sentence slightly to something like "It is sensitive to colder temperatures, so it carries around embers whenever it leaves home."

[jagged ledge]

I still need to finish the entry for @narrow cosmos 's reward

[hollow nimbus]

Pokédex Contest results should be out tomorrow...
How much do I want to make you guys worry?

[jagged ledge]

As someone that helped with the judging, I say as much as you want.

[hollow nimbus]

There was one piece of criticism that I had to write so much that I would just copy and paste it

I'll share it with you

[rich goblet]

I bet I had this mistake in there myself

[hollow nimbus]

It was something along the lines of "Don't use a comma to join a dependent clause after an independent clause"

[jagged ledge]

Oh that reminds me, we need to get the Discord Username not Server Display Name out there more.

[hollow nimbus]

Here it is:
"You should not use a comma to join a dependent clause after an independent clause in the second sentence."

[rich goblet]

Way outta left field but reasonable, I had that in all three I think

EDIT: for me

[hollow nimbus]

It was on the form directly where people put their usernames
I don't think I can get it any closer to their eyes than that

However, as I was tallying points for teams, I can say that I was luckily able to find everyone

[storm light]

it's right there

[jagged ledge]

[rich goblet]

Some people have already been told on less formal basis here, but more comments should be made

[hollow nimbus]

The contest submission form even says to not use your display name

[storm light]

though it is possible some people mistake it

[dull folio]

Im scared and excited, I intentionally didn't ask for edits because I wanted to see how well I could do just on my own

[hollow nimbus]

Um, except for that person who wrote a fusion name instead of their username

[rich goblet]

THAT is hilarious

[vivid spire]

One more entry tonight for the Pokémon it feels I write the most, Gardevoir:

#429.287a Frosvoir: In the dead of winter, POKENAME appear dancing in blizzards. Every surface they touch turns to ice, and if they bond with a Trainer, they mark their house in permanent frosty art.

[thorn ingot]

That guy 100% mistyped without realizing

[vivid spire]

I did a fusion number on accident once

[dull folio]

I fully did that submitting a Dex entry and I had to go running to the Dex error and admit to izik I goofed

I could feel the disappointment throught the screen

[rich goblet]

Honestly if I get one (1) B Rank entry I'm going to be happy

[hollow nimbus]

We don't even ask for that anywhere, so they didn't even put it in the wrong spot
I think they were just tired

[rich goblet]

... actually...

@hollow nimbus Silly question, if you're allowed to answer-- How many managed B or higher?

If you can't answer just say that too

[jagged ledge]

"They mark their house" is unclear because it uses two plural pronouns where Froslass is known for having icy caverns that it decorates.

[storm light]

#251.38
There is a legend that warns against staring at a POKENAME for too long, claiming it will send you through time without moving an inch. The rarity of this Pokémon makes it difficult to confirm these claims.

[hollow nimbus]

I don't think I can answer

But you will all see very soon

[rich goblet]

No problem, all will be revealed soon

[dull folio]

Staying mysterious I see

[vivid spire]

Would you suggest a, “they mark the human's house”

[hollow nimbus]

I don't wanna lose my contest judge role

[jagged ledge]

It won't move you an inch or it won't move an inch when it moves you?

[dull folio]

Fair enough seems like a good role

[hollow nimbus]

(Even though that's not the requirement for judging dex contests)

[thorn ingot]

Will it say how many entries got A or B tier directly in the announcement or sheet?

[rich goblet]

I can count

[jagged ledge]

That could work, sure!

[dull folio]

Hey it's another title to add I wouldn't want to lose it

[hollow nimbus]

Yes, each entry will have a grade of what tier it is in the drop-down box next to it, and many of them have comments

[thorn ingot]

I don’t want to count

[dull folio]

I just want to win the event so i can finally get a role lmao

[hollow nimbus]

This contest was judged by Unowns with the exception of those who entered

[vivid spire]

Any chance you can reveal how many entries there were?

[storm light]

Imagining it, I see it as Celetales sends the person back or forward in time while remaining still. To the person it moves, they get shunted through time in the exact spot they stood in, barring obstruction in the past or future

[dull folio]

Also I think there should be a writer role like there is a sprinter role

[hollow nimbus]

I think that's a fair thing to answer
I can go count

[storm light]

please tell me i'm making sense lol

[jagged ledge]

There should be. We're kinda trying. And the answer is kinda...

[hollow nimbus]

84 entries

[vivid spire]

I wanna get writer Scyther expert role

[hollow nimbus]

The thing about that

[dull folio]

We need a revolution, spriters get favouritism over us and we want equal role rights

[thorn ingot]

Oh Wildheart can I get my feedback on my Dexdoku please

[jagged ledge]

A little fanciful/elaborate, but I can see it lol

[storm light]

I'm gunning for Ninetales or Vulpix then if we get that

[dull folio]

Okay a lot of competion lmao

[hollow nimbus]

The Spriter role allows you to submit sprites to the game, so if you don't have it, you can't submit sprites.

[dull folio]

I didn't know that ig it makes sense

[hollow nimbus]

If we were to have a Writer role, people wouldn't be able to submit entries without making an application

[dull folio]

Still a master writer role it something just to mark how many you've done would be a neat addition

[hollow nimbus]

A role for 1000 approved entries would be a good start

I'm sure someone will reach 10,000 one day

[jagged ledge]

I mean hey technically Unown is a role

[rich goblet]

If anyone gets to 10k it'd be Izik

[storm light]

with currently 82, i got a long way to go but i'm readying my fingers

[rich goblet]

Chadlad

[thorn ingot]

(Izik )

[vivid spire]

(Maybe 500, the top 10 only like 3 have over 1000)

[dull folio]

COUGH COUGH Izik when hoenn wild Dex comes out COUGH

[hollow nimbus]

Yeah, cough cough Izik cough

[jagged ledge]

Sure thing, just going in order for now. I'll be right with you

[hollow nimbus]

If we have spriters who are over 1,000 sprites, 10,000 entries should be plenty doable

[dull folio]

I'm happy where I'm at, 237 is a good achievement for me

[vivid spire]

Oh it’s doable, definitely. I wish they had role tags based on which Pokémon you wrote the most

That would require a lot of effort to implement though

[dull folio]

Yeah I'd grind to get that bastiodon role

[rich goblet]

To be quite real, I feel like a jock sitting at the nerd table sometimes, especially since my grapeshot approach to entries leads me to make more mistakes

[jagged ledge]

I'm only at 530? Ugh, I gotta catch up

[rich goblet]

RACE YOU WILDHEART ❤️

[storm light]

1 million entries

[dull folio]

Ughhh only 530 godd

[hollow nimbus]

Snrasha has a tool related to the dex in the works
They're always welcoming new suggestions, so you could talk to them about it

[jagged ledge]

You'd probably win ngl. I'm juggling a lot

[hollow nimbus]

It wouldn't be a role, but it would be a neat statistic

[rich goblet]

Not if I slow down punk

[jagged ledge]

I'm a fake writer, I should turn in my badge.

[dull folio]

Same, my entry picking pattern is scroll and put a random finger on an infinite Dex pokemon

[hollow nimbus]

This is the most threatening non-threat

[storm light]

Sitting here with my 82

[dull folio]

Go back to iziks swamp hut and learn from the pros

[storm light]

https://tenor.com/view/uncomfortable-awkward-kid-looking-what-to-do-gif-5056061

[hollow nimbus]

Imposter syndrome is not an acceptable excuse for abandoning us

[rich goblet]

If I'm grapeshot, Wildheart is a sniper

[jagged ledge]

Damn it, I'm like 87% Impostor Syndrome.

[rich goblet]

Like have you seen a bad wildheart entry

[vivid spire]

Nope

[dull folio]

Yeah you will keep churning out entries and your gonna like it

[jagged ledge]

I do my best lol

[hollow nimbus]

The thing about imposter syndrome
It doesn't matter if you're 'not good' as long as you're doing your job

[vivid spire]

“I’m tired of this Pokémon Professors” THAT’S TOO DAMN BAD!

[storm light]

Can we even call this a job though

genuinely

[dull folio]

Yeah you can think what you want be we'll still like what your doing so keep it up

[hollow nimbus]

As long as you're doing your voluntary offering of service, then

[dull folio]

Technically Im not legally allowed to work so no??

[vivid spire]

It can be a job, it’s a hobby atm for me, especially an escape from work

[dull folio]

Or would this be my technical full time job

[hollow nimbus]

PIF is like my second job that I don't get paid for

[jagged ledge]

I mean I'm an editor and an event organizer, even if it's unpaid, it's going on my resume.

[dull folio]

We need a union we should get paid by frog

[storm light]

nah, i'm demanding to be fairly compensated for my labor, 1 large pepperoni pizza

[jagged ledge]

That's a slippery slope to a legal battle with Nintendo lol

[rich goblet]

PIF is something I'm going to hand down to my kids gdi

[hollow nimbus]

I was talking about Unown duties

[dull folio]

Is school a full time job? Idk anymore

[vivid spire]

Annnd then the Pokémon company would get on us

[hollow nimbus]

You can apply, though

[storm light]

I was thinking about it

[hollow nimbus]

School is like a full time job with a toxic culture that makes you work off the clock

[dull folio]

Yes children I'm cool I wrote this entry look

[dull folio]

Too true

[jagged ledge]

Unironically, being an Unown has helped me relearn formal grammar conventions.

[dull folio]

And I'm going back in a week

[rich goblet]

I know this is going to sound silly, but front-loading work really helps

[vivid spire]

Could you imagine trying to translate our Dex entries into other languages?

[rich goblet]

Just convince yourself to finish TOMORROW OR THE WORLD IS OVER AHH I mean what

[dull folio]

And then you taught me those grammar conventions better than school did lmao

[jagged ledge]

I looked at so many entries thinking "What's wrong with these?" My brain reconnected the structure of prepositions

[hollow nimbus]

It would require a team of other Unowns per language :0

[storm light]

I was thinking about it solely because i love creative writing and would love to help people write entries, but also it's been years since I've been in my English class so I can barely recall what a lot of the stuff is lmfao

[dull folio]

When I have my exams next year I will look at that english language paper and think of you guys lmao

[storm light]

like tf is an independent clause

[thorn ingot]

Writing Dex entries helps keep my knowledge of grammar

[hollow nimbus]

I would just like to say before I leave

[jagged ledge]

What better way to learn than being helping everyone review?

[vivid spire]

I am bi-lingual, but don’t know enough written Spanish to even try to rewrite any of my entries

[hollow nimbus]

Everybody here needs to go brush up on dependent and independent clauses

Goodnight

[dull folio]

As someone who will go back to high school english class next week, your not missing much

[vivid spire]

Good night!

[dull folio]

Speaking of goodnight it's half 2 and I'm sleeping too

[hollow nimbus]

Ah, fine, one last thing

Pay attention in your high school english classes

[jagged ledge]

An independent clause is a clause that can exist on its own.

A dependent clause is a clause that will only make sense in a sentence with another clause, otherwise it would confuse the reader.

[dull folio]

Why would I when I have you Unknown's?

Your teaching me better than public school teachers lmao

[hollow nimbus]

My freshman AP English class would have us warm up every day by correcting groups of 1-2 sentences while changing the content as little as possible

[dull folio]

In fairness I like my english teacher actually they're quite good

[hollow nimbus]

Fast forward some time, and that is my duty as an Unown

[rich goblet]

I was a STEM kid and everyday I beat myself up for not taking AP English

[hollow nimbus]

Exactly what I was doing in ninth grade

[hollow nimbus]

I only took one year of AP English, and that covered everything I needed

[dull folio]

Hell maybe I could apply as the youngest unown and see if i can get in lmao

[rich goblet]

You're proving my point

[hollow nimbus]

You should!

[jagged ledge]

I wasn't in that good of an English class, I was just a gifted kid until school caught up

[hollow nimbus]

But you know what I've found just as helpful as that class?

[dull folio]

Idk what AP is in British terms but high school english is a little hard, I like writing but analysing writing, poetry and shakespeare sucks so much

[hollow nimbus]

Looking stuff up online
Grammarly's articles are especially thorough and clear

[hollow nimbus]

AP = Advanced Placement

It's like hard mode

[vivid spire]

AP is advanced placement, AKA you can get college credit

[rich goblet]

Honestly, this is so real, I forget that grammar is able to be found online

[hollow nimbus]

I did not get college credit for AP

[dull folio]

I feel like I'm that kid, I've not left the top setted english class but it's kinda getting a little hard now

[jagged ledge]

Yeah, here.

[hollow nimbus]

Having some grammar knowledge makes it easier because you know what terms to look up
But everyone can access online knowledge

[vivid spire]

Nor did I, for AP chemistry…. But I tricked my parents into letting me be in that class

[jagged ledge]

Gifted kid syndrome and burnout gets us all eventually Just gotta stay strong and keep finding that spark that keeps ya burning.

[rich goblet]

Gifted Kid Syndrome hit me hard, like what do you mean the world isn't like school

[dull folio]

That's actually really inspirational thank you

[jagged ledge]

You're welcome, it's something I need to tell myself more lol

[hollow nimbus]

So, everybody read this:
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/grammar/independent-and-dependent-clauses/

[dull folio]

I feel like this will hit me next year and I'm slightly scared

[hollow nimbus]

When you burn out, you realize what matters most

[dull folio]

You should, and if you don't we will, your doing a great job man, really

[hollow nimbus]

It only hurts a bit, and you're better for it

Okay, good night for real

[jagged ledge]

Well hey, do you want to know the nice thing about being a gifted kid? Even when you're not a kid anymore, you're still gifted. Just because the world is on pace with you now doesn't mean you didn't have a good foundation or passion.

[dull folio]

Yeah same I need sleep

[jagged ledge]

Goodnight!

[thorn ingot]

Goodnight RealThree

[jagged ledge]

Good timing cuz I really need to review Dexdoku now lol

[brave marlin]

Well dang

I'm in school rn

Kinda boring

[storm light]

#196.335
Images of POKENAME appear on many types of clothing from the ancient past. It's thought people would wear these clothes in hopes of becoming as wise and elegant as POKENAME.

[hexed fog]

How about some pokemon that assisted ancient blacksmiths?

[storm light]

#126.218
In medieval times blacksmiths would house a POKENAME within their forges. In exchange for keeping the forge heated, POKENAME were given food and protection from predators. It is able to control how much heat it gives off.

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/369.293/

Before the mass production of iron, POKENAME pressed metal ore against sand molds to produce rudimentary spearheads. They served as juggernauts who gave people protection and a means to defend themselves.

[brave marlin]

I would make an entry but I'd prefer if my PC was in front of me

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNyoigtZIjs/?igsh=MWppbzBoZHlhNHlvaA==

uncrustable.memess

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[narrow cosmos]

POKENAME fires plumes of odd flames from both of its hands. Once the fire is launched, it jerks and arcs around in unpredictable angles, making guarding against it difficult.

[rich goblet]

This is a cool entry

[narrow cosmos]

I'm trying to see if I can battle my weakness in Porygon entries, though admittedly, Porygon-Z has the glitch hook to make it slightly easier, I think the hardest is Porygon2.

[rich goblet]

Try using calculated and haphazard in the same sentence

[vivid spire]

A challenge, at this hour? Well, how about a Chartops?

#5.141: In ancient eras town blacksmiths would befriend POKENAME to heat their forges. In time it was discovered their Waterguns could also quench red hot blades, causing this symbiosis to last for centuries.

[brave marlin]

porygon2 almost contribute nothing when making dex entries so its hard yea

[narrow cosmos]

Twirling its body parts around fast enough lets POKENAME create massive tornadoes. These mighty funnels of wind teleport around at random, creating chaos as they vacuum up everything nearby.

If one angers a POKENAME, there will be no escape from its assault. Its limbs detach and chase quickly after and pummel its target, while the body hops along in pursuit.

Angy glitchy monke

On occasion, POKENAME's head glitches out and vanishes to parts unknown. The child must direct the body until the cranium manages to teleport back in place.

Sometimes, a glitch will pass through POKENAME's body and cause the child to be teleported some distance away. POKENAME goes into a flailing panic until it can locate its child again.

[storm light]

#142.17
These Pokémon form large groups to take over forests as the new apex predators. The digits on their wings allow them to grab opponents and Headbutt them with rock-solid crests.

[jagged ledge]

POKENAME sit in pairs outside of caves, roaring at any intruders loud enough to cause a rockslide to collapse the entrance. If a Trainer gains the trust of POKENAME, they will be permitted into the cave and rewarded with troves of jewels.

[storm light]

Evo of this guy
#142.18
The blade-like teeth of POKENAME can shear through solid metal as though it were paper. This savage Pokémon enjoys picking fights with strong opponents such as Dragonite or Swampert, brutally attacking until one Pokémon rises as the victor.

And pre-evo!

#142.16
POKENAME frequently spar with their siblings to develop their skills. Even during mealtime, they will fight with each other over who gets the biggest share. Despite not being fully grown, a Crunch from these Pokémon is able to break bones.

[rugged socket]

Community DexSlog: Celebi/relies on others - Celebi/Mantine (251.226)

POKENAME work tirelessly to clear the ocean of pollution and garbage, knowing the future that could await. It works itself so hard that it has been known to pass out from exhaustion. Kind volunteers aid it in its quest, allowing it to take breaks.

[proven pier]

How does this sound for Haunyu?

POKENAME is typically found in dark, shadowy areas. It uses its rhythmic red light to attract unsuspecting victims, before latching on to them to drain their life force.

[brave marlin]

Very Haunting

indeed

[hollow nimbus]

If you would like to see an example of the quality we hope to see, here is an excellent example, written by @dull folio!
-# Sprite by @atomic cobalt
POKENAME’s celestial flames obliterate whatever they engulf, reducing entire landscapes into charred wastelands. Miraculously, new life springs up from these scorched areas, resulting in newly formed lush, thriving ecosystems.

[brave marlin]

cool

[hollow nimbus]

<@&306953740651462656>, please pin this message: #dex-entries-discussion message
and then unpin this message: #dex-entries-discussion message

[hollow nimbus]

[brave marlin]

its a cool entry so i see why

[soft flicker]

While your here I have 1 question. In an entry I made I wrote out the name of the previous evolution - and it was marked as wrong but anyway - is there a way to POKENAME the name of previous Evos? Or how would you do it?

[lapis cosmos]

Some nice entries!

And looks like the actual English teacher missed the whole English class discussion (probably for the best)

[jagged ledge]

Do you remember what fusion it was? If it's a fusion such as Poliwag/Ivysaur, where the whole evolution line is called Polisaur, it can be hard to keep track.

[soft flicker]

1 second

[soft flicker]

Arceus/Paras - Arcras
& Arceus/Parasect -Arcsect

Didn't chance the points cause comma but I still wanted to ask for when we do reference other fusion with their name

[jagged ledge]

Yes, you can include the names of the evolutions or pre-evolutions in the entry as long as you clearly communicate the relationship or differences between them

[clear hollow]

By any chance, is there an <@&1210701164426039366> who'd be willing to help me fix some things about my contest entries? I'd be really grateful

I left them here for feedback for at least a day but I still got C tier on two of my entries outta three

[midnight siren]

sure, if ya bump them I can have a look

[regal cedar]

Needs a comma after times, but looks good to me otherwise!

[clear hollow]

thank you!!

Known as the Emperor of the Seas in some cultures, this ruthless Pokémon is capable of creating underwater earthquakes powerful enough to cause giant tsunamis, should its pride be hurt. The trident-like ring on its back is able to attract storms.

You should not use a comma to join a dependent clause after an independent clause in at the end of the first sentence. - While the physical part of the trident that attaches it to the back of the fusion is ring-shaped, calling the trident as a whole a ring seems like a stretch to me.

First of all - I wanna say that English punctuation gives me a real hard time, as it seems very different from my native language's one And I really apologize for my punctuation mistakes
I need some help in figuring out how I should call the thing on the sprite's back. Should I just call it "trident"? Or maybe "spikes"? Or is there some better name for it?

[soft flicker]

If any <@&1210701164426039366> have any recommendations for sites to grammar check texts, especially for comma placement, I would be very happy

[regal cedar]

The best way is to stop it before it happens.

[jagged ledge]

I would say "trident-like spikes" works!

[clear hollow]

And another one is this
POKENAME were first discovered at the Temple of Sinnoh, possessing the fragments of the broken pillars. These rare Pokémon's gems are made of a unique material that isn't found anywhere else; it emits powerful energy when exposed to a Pixie Plate.

Pokémon Infinite Fusion takes place only two years before the events of Pokémon Red, so that location would be called Spear Pillar, as the original name of Temple of Sinnoh was lost to time sometime after the events of Pokémon Legends: Arceus. There should not be a comma before the verb phrase "possessing the fragments of the broken pillars". In the last part of the last sentence, either the subject would have to be changed from the gems to the fusion, or the pronoun used would have to be pluralized to match plurality.

I didn't know about the first part and will fix that 😅 But I'm somewhat confused about the last part of the feedback. The pronouns "isn't" and "it" are referred to the word "material", which is singular, but apparently the judges think it's not obvious? Should I remove the material part and refer to gems instead, or is there a way to make it more obvious?

And my third entry received an A tier, yay!

(I forgot to attach the sprite for context)

[midnight siren]

the simplest way to fix the grammar issue here is to remove the comma before “should”. Essentially the reason the second comma shouldn’t be there is that having a sentence fragment surrounded by commas implies it is an independent clause. what this means is that it’s a part of the sentence you can remove and the whole sentence still flows and makes sense. however, “should it’s pride be hurt” is a dependent clause - it relies upon the previous part of the sentence. this means if you remove that central element, the sentence no longer makes sense. this means we can’t enclose the central part within commas as it is not an independent clause.

I hope that makes sense, if it doesn’t lmk and I can rephrase whatever doesnt :p

[clear hollow]

I see! Just as a fun fact, in my language, we distinguish different cases of subjects and predicates with commas, and "Pokemon is capable" and "should its pride be hurt [by someone]" would need to be separated with a comma because they're two different sets of a case + a subject, if that makes sense I appreciate learning more about how English punctuation works, because more often than not I met people who said that English doesn't have strict punctuational rules

[midnight siren]

the question with the “isn’t” and “it” is interesting. there isn’t any issue with “isn’t”, this is clear that it’s talking about the gems. the issue is that the second part of that sentence is unclear about if you are saying the Pokémon itself emits energy, or if it is just the gems. as you said it is intended for it to be the gems, my edit suggestion would be “the gems emit a powerful”. the other issue is that you are referring to the gems as plural, so “it” doesn’t work for plurality reasons

[midnight siren]

ooh, interesting

but yeah English does have rules - just not always very easy to understand or useful ones

[clear hollow]

In my mind, it was something like "the unique material that isn't found anywhere else" and "the unique material emits energy", and that's why I used "isn't" and "it"

[midnight siren]

it has a lot of edge cases and several times where a “rule” is broken more often that it is followed at times

[midnight siren]

Ahh, yeah so as I say you are right to use “isn’t”. tbf “it” is the right word to use to refer to the material, the issue is clarity basically

“it” could refer to the material, the Pokémon or the gems in that sentence without additional clarification

my edit suggestion in that case would be “this material emits”. This is basically just to make it crystal clear exactly what is being referred to

hope all that helps and isn’t too overwhelming

[clear hollow]

If I write it as
This rare Pokémon's gems are made of a unique material that isn't found anywhere else; they emit powerful energy when exposed to a Pixie Plate.
Would that be correct? The gems emit the energy now, not the material, and rare Pokemon is now singular to not be confused with gems

And if I make rare Pokemon singular, should I make POKENAME in POKENAME were first discovered at the Spear Pillar singular too, or it doesn't really matter?

[midnight siren]

I would say so

[midnight siren]

the first sentence should also be singular yep, gotta keep consistency across the entry

[clear hollow]

ok!

[midnight siren]

POKENAME should either always be plural or always singular

[clear hollow]

Well then

Known as the Emperor of the Seas in some cultures, this ruthless Pokémon is capable of creating underwater earthquakes powerful enough to cause giant tsunamis should its pride be hurt. The trident-like spikes on its back are able to attract storms.

POKENAME was first discovered at the Spear Pillar possessing the fragments of the broken pillars. This rare Pokémon's gems are made of a unique material that isn't found anywhere else; they emit powerful energy when exposed to a Pixie Plate.

All good or any more changes?

[narrow cosmos]

Really nice entry! I went ahead and submitted it.

[brave marlin]

#420.270
POKENAME are extremely violent hunters, concealing themselves in mud until prey approaches. When stepped on, they unleash a devastating shockwave through their six wings, powerful enough to uproot trees and incapacitate their target.

guys i am happy to report that out of 22 of my submission, 20 of them have been approved!

the 2 that didn't get the approved? were a result of rule breaking about origin...

gardegon-Z the one i was worried about just yesterday, and dragonette.

[jagged ledge]

Thank you! I saw the sprite an immediately thought of Komainu like Hisuian Arcanine and wanted to incorporate the theme.

[brave marlin]

the 2nd one i didnt even know didnt make it

but its all good

it can all be fixed to get that juicy 22/22

[jagged ledge]

Well you're always welcome to edit and resubmit

[brave marlin]

absolutely

idk why i was even worried yesterday

almost got a heart attack too

but its all good though

hahaha

@vivid spire @rich goblet

come forth my doods

witness my joy

[vivid spire]

I HAVE BEEN SUMMONED

Congrats on the approvals, honestly like I was saying yesterday, I love your writing style!

[brave marlin]

thx

that honestly makes me feel good

[brave marlin]

what about this?

just needs a review

[jagged ledge]

I would just say "shockwave through their six wings that is powerful enough to uproot trees (etc)" and looks good. 👍

[rich goblet]

I just woke up John Cena

What's going on

[brave marlin]

that would be good, but the statement is meant to reference why its an extremely violent pokemon

[brave marlin]

goooooood mornin to you my fren

[brave marlin]

eh nothing much just

[rich goblet]

Oh, I got two A-Tiers in the contest

It feels nice to get those

[brave marlin]

whoa

can i see the entries?

id love to see them

[rich goblet]

Yeah, if you go into #dex-entries-submissions and click the google sheet, its the far right sheet

Scroll down and then its there

I need to get up and get to my computer, so I can't pull it up rn

[brave marlin]

no worries

uhhh

found the 2 A-tiers

problem is

the entries are nonexistent

yea and its not just yours either

that dont show up

sadge

[rich goblet]

What do you mean, its approved

[brave marlin]

oh nvm

i forgot im half blind

(not really)

(just slow sometimes)

[rich goblet]

Its alright, nobody's perfect

[brave marlin]

yep

the entries are nice

congrats on 2 A tiers

[jagged ledge]

Yes, I'm just offering how you can change some vocabulary and grammar to make the entry read smoother to better communicate your idea.

[brave marlin]

thx but i think ill keep it as is

thank you though

[jagged ledge]

I mean it would still be the same entry

[brave marlin]

#149.357
POKENAME is a doll-like Pokémon resembling Dragonite. It carries a curse that allows it to feed on love and affection, drawing power from it until it can rival even other Dragon types.

[jagged ledge]

I'm just suggesting to change to

"POKENAME are extremely violent hunters, concealing themselves in mud until prey approaches. When stepped on, they unleash a devastating shockwave through their six wings that is powerful enough to uproot trees and incapacitate their target."

[brave marlin]

this is an entry that wasn't approved

here is the original entry before this one
POKENAME is a cursed doll said to awaken only in the care of a loving Trainer. Fueled by affection, it fiercely protects its Trainer, but if that love fades, it becomes a hollow husk, its spirit lost forever.

i cant really tell what i did wrong

[brave marlin]

ok i see it now

yea i think it looks better

thx

[jagged ledge]

Part of the reason we ask to avoid origin stories (in addition to breaking game lore) is to avoid describing the fusions as singular entities. Even if it's a legendary, you could hypothetically have an Infinite number of Fusions. Pun intended The first sentence is a bit too singular and rigid.

The second sentence looks alright, just replace "drawing power from it" with "drawing power from others" to better communicate the mechanics of the curse.

[brave marlin]

hmm

i see

an easy fix

#149.357
POKENAME is a doll-like Pokémon resembling Dragonite. It carries a curse that allows it to feed on love and affection, and those who forge a powerful bond with it grant it the strength to rival even other Dragon types.

after taking a look, i wanted to make it kind of wholesome with this version of the entry

#287.275
POKENAME can sense impending danger through the blinker on its head and will go to great lengths to protect its Trainer from harm. Incredibly clingy, it never leaves their side, though its constant presence can often become overwhelming.

[vivid spire]

Great edit, and I want one

[brave marlin]

right

i found this pokemon while looking for things to give entries for

and i found this one

gave it a yandere feel to it

hahahaha

[jagged ledge]

Well that's not really fixing the problem I raised. It instead falls into the issue of the "and" extenders we talked about in the contest results, but overall I like the concept of the ending.

[brave marlin]

thx

but ig more tweaks then?

[jagged ledge]

Yeah, just be mindful of the suggested edits. 👍

[dull folio]

Omg I actually won damn

[rich goblet]

You sure did! 😄

[dull folio]

I feel so special I have unique role now

[vivid spire]

Congrats!

[dull folio]

Thanks guys

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/335.262/

POKENAME have iridescent scales that fan out in a dazzling display. Their frosty claws pick at their scales to ensure that they always look beautiful. Their scales release a soft glow that is comforting to stare at.

[vivid spire]

Ooh I like your entry for it.. I did submit one for an izik prompt

Found mainly in the depths of icy sea trade lanes, POKENAME set up colonies aboard sunken cargo vessels. Their bright coloration is to warn intruders to stay away and to protect their families they will freeze salt water around threats.

I like the personality in yours better

[brave marlin]

it exudes “slay“ energy

[rich goblet]

I might not submit that one, feeling a little writers block atm

[vivid spire]

I would absolutely submit it

[brave marlin]

why are you feeling up a Writer's block????

[rich goblet]

Okay dorky

Dokeyw

Windsor’s

Stop automatically correcting me apple lol

[vivid spire]

Lol Apple, I feel your pain

[brave marlin]

i dont

i refuse anything apple

samsung user in the house!

[vivid spire]

iPhone is too convenient, and it was my first smartphone when my wife and I were dating.

Computer wise, I’ll never own an Apple

[brave marlin]

god damn, i am so young compared to yall

aughhh

[vivid spire]

I was born in the late 1900s

[brave marlin]

2000s

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/86.287/

POKENAME appear in frigid open waters during snowstorms to guide lost sailors home. Their angelic voice lead sailors to the nearest port, which results in many lives being saved each year.

[rugged socket]

Community DexSlog: Ditto/'Underdog' - Wooper/Ditto

POKENAME is found splashing about on riverbanks, making mudballs to consume and share with others. If they find themselves the underdog in a fight, they can incorporate the mudballs into their DNA and transform into a slimy version of their opponent.

[rich goblet]

POKENAME are found

[vivid spire]

Had a crazy idea.. For Weavxen:

#262.483: Where one POKENAME prowls, an entire gang is hidden. Unusually adept at pickpocketing, but if caught will immediately intimidate targets by igniting their staves tip. Due to their villainy, they have become honorary members of Team Rocket.

[brave marlin]

cute

funny

and cool as always

id say this ones a jackpot

[rich goblet]

Unusually adept at pickpocketing, but if caught will immediately intimidate targets by igniting their staves tip.

This section is quite wordy. I think that mentioning something in a dex entry means its already unusual, so maybe changing it to the following would make more sense

They are adept at pickpocketing and intimidate targets when caught by igniting their staves

Plus it saves a few characters

[brave marlin]

hmm yes

this word is quite wordy

[flat forum]

has anyone done bulbasaur/rhydon yet?

[rugged socket]

Yes, looks like it

Rhydon/Bulbasaur is free though

[flat forum]

ooh

[rugged socket]

And you can always write an entry for Bulbasaur/Rhydon anyway

[flat forum]

i’m thinking like ALTHOUGH UNASSUMING POKENAME IS WORSHIPED BY FANATICS AS THE FIRST POKÉMON EVER MADE, IT IS UNCLEAR WHY

[vivid spire]

Done and done:

Where one POKENAME prowls, an entire gang is hidden. They are adept at pickpocketing and intimidate targets when caught by igniting their staves. Due to their villainy, they have become honorary members of Team Rocket.

[flat forum]

as a joke to the first pokemon thing

[flat forum]

🔥🔥🔥

[flat forum]

just a base concept but do you think it could work for rydon/ bulbasaur with some editing

[rugged socket]

Unfortunately this goes against the rules, you can't claim things like this is the first Pokémon ever made

[flat forum]

i’m not claiming it is, i’m claiming there is a group that believes it

[rugged socket]

Maybe keep going down the worshipping it route, something interesting there

[flat forum]

i never state it as fact and in fact make it seem rediculously

[flat forum]

maybe i’ll think on it when i’m out of school

[rugged socket]

You could say they believe it is the first

Entries are generally 2 sentences too

[jagged ledge]

Please do not use caps lock in entries. Also this is too meta of an entry for what we're usually looking for.

[jagged ledge]

https://tenor.com/view/prozd-hehe-thats-me-gif-23567562

Might need an edit or two, but still cool to see

[vivid spire]

I understand you’re going for the angle of “people worshipping Pokémon origins”.

But please remember for entries in the Pokédex, they are considered more as Scientific or Encyclopedic entries. So it would be better if you included wording such as,

“POKENAME was once believed to be the first fusion, and a fanatical group still reveres them as such”

[dull folio]

Yeah worship of pokemon is always annoying to get round

Can't really say it for arceus or any other legend either it's always gotta be speculation

[jagged ledge]

I mean even then, that's still built on a fairly niche real-world reference.

[vivid spire]

I usually stay away from religious or worshipful writing for Dex entries, cause it doesn’t feel like it fits the setting

[jagged ledge]

To be fair, worship and myths are two separate things. You can claim Pokémon were worshipped or that myths claim them to be able to do fantastical things, it's just a fine line you gotta know how to walk.

[jagged ledge]

I also tend to prefer the concrete side of things, I like making the fantastical concepts feel physical and lived in so to speak. But every now and then, a calculated myth can be fun.

[dull folio]

This is why I'm saying it's confusing lmao it's a real slippery slope

[jagged ledge]

True lol

[storm light]

Could I possibly poke for some feedback on this line from last night?

[rugged socket]

Community DexSlog: Salamence/'Chansey' - Happiny/Salamence

POKENAME survives exclusively on a diet of Chansey eggs, and although they are not violent, they accidentally destroy anything in their path. Entire cities have been endangered from POKENAME discovering Pokémon Centers with Chansey populations.

[jagged ledge]

What do you mean by "as the new apex predators"? Do you mean "to become the new apex predators"? Sorry, it's a little nitpicky, just could be clarified a bit.

[vivid spire]

An Aipom fusion that lives far from where it’s born? Oh ho how about a Ronin like Honpom:

#327.190: Raised in the highest pressure under volcanoes, POKENAME are hurled far from their birthplace during eruptions. They wander the lands, challenging Pokémon to duels, but fighting dirty using their swords' tassel arm to trip foes.

[rugged socket]

Haha love that

Should volcanoes be capitalised?

[vivid spire]

According to google, unless I use a specific volcano name, it should not be

[vivid spire]

Edited and fixed

Still a holdover from writing scripts

[soft flicker]

Btw DexSlog, could the link/message be pinned for easier finding?

[rugged socket]

It's an unofficial event so I'm not sure

[vivid spire]

If all else fails we could tag WhaAGoodDayToDie

[soft flicker]

Yea, but I kinda stupid and forgt the promts 😛

[jagged ledge]

We unfortunately can't even pin official events in this channel

[jagged ledge]

Screenshot?

[soft flicker]

Eh sure that works

[vivid spire]

What? That’s it, we need MORE DEX WRITING COMPS!

[jagged ledge]

Speaking of official events, new Dexdoku this Friday

[soft flicker]

What are those? Sound fun

[vivid spire]

Dexdoku is an event put on by @jagged ledge in which you search Fusiondex.org for sprites to write entries on based off a Bingo style card

[dull folio]

I'll try and get in this one

[soft flicker]

Is it time based/ whoever finishes first. I cant be creative under pressure

[dull folio]

No it gets judged at the end of the 2 weeks

[soft flicker]

[dull folio]

That genuinely jumpscared me

[jagged ledge]

Sorry lol

[dull folio]

It's all good lmao

Was writing a message and this massive block of text appeared

[vivid spire]

Now for Bellossom another entry for Pokémon who make the world a better place by existing… and dang, like Bidoof it’s hard to narrow down which fusions just make things better. So I decided to go with Bellxen:

#182.483: POKENAME uses its bouquet wand to revive dead plants. As they work, these Pokémon dance in unison, having an immediate calming effect on creatures. In the harsh winters, they use flames in their dance, hearing anything stuck in the elements.

[jagged ledge]

I mean Bellossom is one of my favorite Pokémon and is partly responsible for my Pokémon hyperfixation, so I would say it makes the world a better place

[rich goblet]

Bellossom is such a cute Pokemon, I would have it as my pfp if I didn’t like ducks

[vivid spire]

Bellossom is awesome, honestly I love the base design of it. I just was an edgy kid who’s favorite will never change from Scyther

[jagged ledge]

Ok now y'all are just buttering me up

[vivid spire]

Hey Bellossom is one of the focuses of the Dex Slog, so maybe you could write a few

[dull folio]

I prefer vileplume personally but I don't hate Bellosom

[storm light]

crap, does someonehave a link to the dex errors channel? I can't find it and i accidentally submitted a dex entry under the wrond sprite

[midnight siren]

#custom-dex-errors

[rich goblet]

Remember to follow the formatting in the pinned messages

[storm light]

after slightly panic writing, looking up a bit, Realthree said that the channel was only for submitted and approved entries, so i'm thinking i probably should have waited

[midnight siren]

generally ones under incorrect numbers are useful to put before them being submitted, as often an entry that is 100% approvable wouldn't be approved under an incorrect file name 'cause it doesn't fit the pokemon

issues other than that should be for approved entries tho

[narrow cosmos]

POKENAME floats near active electronics, which slowly power down and die near its presence. It then travels to dead, discarded electronics, whereupon the old machines spring back to life.

I like the idea I came up with for this one.

[karmic perch]

Haven't done any dex entries before, so I wanted to try it out. Let me know if anyone has feedback!

Pods of POKENAME undergo migrations across solar systems that last millenia. Swarms of Minior often dance in their wake.

POKENAME build carefully shaped pit traps in the desert designed to funnel sound. Prey that wander in become confused by the acoustic landscape before being ambushed and wrapped in silk.

When threatened, POKENAME curls around its opponent and digs in with highly venomous claws. It only releases when its foe has stopped moving.

And then I had two different ones for this next one, any preferences?
"POKENAME's has two brains, each with independant thoughts. However, the strong electrical current flowing through its body allows the brains to communicate and remain coordinated."
"POKENAME's powerful x-ray vision requires deep sleep to build up electrical power. Its two brains can sleep in turns, however, allowing POKENAME to use its abilities for longer than if it only had one. "

(originally the first was for Duosion/Luxio, but I saw that one already has an entry)

[vivid spire]

I would say option 1 for the last entry, but that is due to my personal preference.

All four of these are well written and really follow the form of a dex entry, using encyclopedic language.

The only one I question is the first, and only due to the claim they travel for millennium.

And that is only due to human development not being able to track that

[karmic perch]

Thanks! Yeah, I guess it is a bit mystical in nature. Maybe "POKENAME are thought to undergo galaxy-spanning migrations. Swarms of Minior often dance in their wake."

[vivid spire]

That would work, though it might actually make the entry too short (check if it is over 100 characters)

[karmic perch]

103, is POKENAME included?

[vivid spire]

Correct, though it will be automatically replaced by the Fusion's name

[soft flicker]

The first has some spelling mistakes
POKENAME has two brains, each with independent thoughts. However, the strong electrical current flowing through its body allows the brains to communicate and remain coordinated.

[karmic perch]

noted, thanks!

[rich goblet]

@warm vault

Pleeeeeease lowercase your discord name when you enter it into the form, the parsing does not like uppercase in that part.

Also, it looks like you're referring to a specific instance of the pokemon, so it might get dinged for that

Welcome to the dex gang though

https://tenor.com/bUdoC.gif

[sacred stream]

This one was a difficult one to come up with for me. I decided to use Celephan for the Celebi/Contains other pokemon ~:

#251.232: POKENAME have honed their time travelling abilities to be so advanced that they are able to take other pokemon with them. This results in them being able to warp pokemon from the very far past, and very far future to the present day.

[hexed fog]

I would love to hear about some delicious icecream and sorbet treats that are helped in creation by pokemon! Remember no non-canon items so use in-game berry flavors!

[rich goblet]

https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Flavor#List_of_Berries_by_flavor

In case anyone was curious

[rich goblet]

I love the ideas you bring up

They make entry writing a little less monotonous and brings me great joy

[dull folio]

Honestly I think my first ever entry that wasn't jus a past team member was an Izik prompt

What an inspirational guy

[narrow cosmos]

POKENAME's dances are described as having a great power and grace to them. As the dance goes on, transparent images of serpents and dragons appear, flying about and accompanying POKENAME in their moves.

[rich goblet]

I'm going to see if I can make it through the game using only custom pokemon without dex entries so I can write entries for them.

Wish me luck

The fuse everything option is coming in handy

[storm light]

Thinking I should do that too, would kind of force me to think about Pokemon I wouldnt normally have inspiration for

[dull folio]

That's actually a cool idea Dexlocke could be fun

[rich goblet]

The hardest part is going to be finding full lines of pokemon, which I can always use daenadex for

I don't like the autogen stuff so it helps limit options

[dull folio]

Unless you change your pokemon every major fight, that way more pokemon are getting entries

[vivid spire]

Took me a while to reason and think my way through writing a Sherbet challenge entry… then Senpix inspired me:

#161.37: POKENAME's nose is especially sensitive at tracking fruits, though its favorites are spicy Razz berries. Sweet shops use their skills to find new flavors to add to sherbet. However, if a Trainer tries to take their Razz berries, they suffer a burning bite.

[hollow nimbus]

The actual reason uppercase is bad is because it's proof that they didn't copy and paste their username, as discord usernames never contain capital letters

[rich goblet]

Oh, I was mistaken, my bad

https://tenor.com/b0czE.gif

[hollow nimbus]

It's our little mini-test to see if people are following instructions

[storm light]

i don't copy-paste my username, i just type it in lol

[dull folio]

I failed that test for a solid couple of months before Izik finally broke the news I'd been doing it wrong

[hollow nimbus]

As long as you type it in correctly, there's no problems with that

[timid sky]

https://tenor.com/view/are-you-insane-gif-22408170

[storm light]

no because my username is quite simple

[timid sky]

It’d still be way easier to just copy paste it

[sacred stream]

I thought this combination would be easier than it actually was lol. For Bidoof/Underdog* I chose Bifeon:

#294.271: POKENAME's only needs to float in water for 15 minutes a day to get all the nutrients it needs for the day. In battle it's often predicted to be the underdog due to it's small size, but it can stand up to quite a lot of hits and keep on fighting.

[storm light]

#94.351
If you suddenly feel an immense chill, a POKENAME is stalking the area near you. It feeds off of heat sources and enjoys striking fear into the hearts of people around it. It is not recommended to walk alone when a POKENAME is around.

#15.38
POKENAME is popular among keepers of Bug-type Pokémon due to its territorial nature. It will spit a honey-like substance at foes, sticking them in place before setting the substance ablaze and jabbing them with its many tail stingers.

[storm light]

#248.38
In the past, POKENAME were trained to guard shrines from would-be thieves. The holes on their chest plate serve to vent heat from within their body and echo their mighty roar for several miles.

#38.287
POKENAME are often found in the Ecruteak Dance Theater dancing alongside the Kimono Girls. They control fire with ease and uses it to create fantastic displays, capturing the hearts of viewers.

[storm light]

I won't lie I've had a dex writing exercise like what Izik does rattling around in my head, but idk if that's something I can do as a non-unown lol

[hollow nimbus]

No, how dare you give people ideas that might inspire them to write! /s

You're all welcome to participate in whatever games and challenges you want to make up

When dex writing was newer, sometimes I would do vocabulary challenges with people
Each person gives the other a word, and that person has to use the word in a dex entry

[storm light]

well to be fair I only ever see Izik and other unowns giving writing challenges

[dark mango]

If I understand the lore correctly, the items used to fuse pokemon are a relatively new invention as seen in the into where there's a commercial introducing them right? So how would there be pokemon entries about the fused Pokemon doing stuff in the past or have entries talking about things they are well known for doing?

[clear hollow]

Is there anywhere the dex entries from the gallery go? I wanted to check if some of my entries were approved or not, but can't find them in APPROVED or RESPONSES and they aren't on fusiondex

[storm light]

All entries submitted using the form go into this doc. It's very large so it may load slowly
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JOqitOP72D-s_es1-F7OzVPUkKJ3tytjfvhptx1KAK8/edit?resourcekey=&gid=114427759

[clear hollow]

I'm asking about the entries that were submitted through the gallery, not the form. I can't find them in this doc

[vivid spire]

The feature you’re talking about is not currently working. @hexed fog has stated that it was announced prematurely, so for the moment any Dex entry you want submitted will need to be through #dex-entries-submissions

[clear hollow]

oh, I see!

I'll go through my gallery and resubmit them then

[vivid spire]

Yes, apologies that it is not currently operational, but at least you have the work saved. Please be sure any submissions are for sprites already released in game!

[clear hollow]

ofc ofc, I always keep the track of the sprite packs release since I sort them

[storm light]

thank you to my bf for forcing me to make an entry for this mon (I asked him to choose one bc i couldn't decide)

#378.143
POKENAME are constantly on the move, looking for food in various places. They are very friendly when in a group, but skittish if alone. Earning their trust, while difficult, is said to bring good luck.

[brave marlin]

hey guys

what did i miss?

[summer saffron]

pain

[brave marlin]

oh

[hexed fog]

Lore states that pokemon fusing naturally has rarely happened in the past by unknown means

[hexed fog]

This

Not sure why it was announced before it was actually functional

[brave marlin]

#324.28
The leader of POKENAME can be identified by its longer horns and is notoriously difficult to harm, protected by rows of spikes along its back. Yet its pride is also its downfall, as it will recklessly lash out at any who dare to threaten it.

does this look ok?

i feel like i could do better but idk where to start

[vivid spire]

The first sentence is a run-on that can be fixed pretty easily,

“The leader of a POKENAME pack can be identified by its longer horns, and is notoriously difficult to harm due to their rows of spikes”

For the second sentence, generally in an encyclopedia entry you would not talk about things being a creatures downfall, but it can be adjusted like so:

“Prideful and territorial, it will recklessly lash out at anything, even their natural predators.”

But you can also adjust it as you see fit

[terse pawn]

156.280
POKENAME have recently been discovered within a cave in the Orre region. Their claws will set aflame as they deliver devastating piercing punches to their foes.

[brave marlin]

#324.28
The leader of POKENAME pack can be identified by its longer horns and is notoriously difficult to harm due to the rows of spikes along its back. It will avoid unnecessary conflict but will recklessly lash out at any who dare to threaten its pride.

[terse pawn]

157.281
The bodies of POKENAME are engulfed in flames whenever they become enraged. Their flame charged punches and kicks create explosions upon impact.

[hexed fog]

I'd love some more pokemon that make their homes in abandoned mine shafts

[brave marlin]

yo

is it ok to reference other fusions in an entry? no?

meh

ill just post the entry here and find out

[hexed fog]

In what manner

Because it should stand on its own

[brave marlin]

here ill just show

#130.331
When a POKENAME appears, it will often seek out towns to destroy, driven by its aggressive nature. Following in its wake is a large group of Magiard, which aid it in its rampage.

Magikarp + Pawniard = Magiard

also this sprite is just so good

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/478.41/

POKENAME flock to abandoned mineshafts to eat shards of gems miners leave behind. The gem shards get absorbed into their bodies, which gives their wings a reflective shimmer.

[short jasper]

I recommend tweaking it to: “POKENAME only needs to float in water for 15 minutes to get all the nutrients it needs for the day. In battle, it’s often assumed to be the underdog due to its small size, but it can take quite a few hits.”

[terse pawn]

248.333
Wild POKENAME can be seen living in abandoned mine shafts disassembling minecart tracks to use them as nest building material. Their armored hide has allowed them to deal with explosive demolition set off by miners unscathed.

[rich goblet]

I think if you use “builds nests with” instead of “use them”, it saves a few characters and gets rid of the generic use. It’s a bit of an advanced trick I use to give my entries more omph

[rugged socket]

Community DexSlog: Cacturne/symbiotic - Cacturne/Joltik

Once considered a parasite, scientists now understand that POKENAME benefits its host. They latch onto larger Pokémon and drink their blood, using the waste products and returning the water, letting the host survive in drier regions.

[terse pawn]

155.279
Wild POKENAME have learned to avoid predators and people by hiding among torches and imitating them with the flames on their heads. They will spit fire at any who approach them.

[vivid spire]

Well well, it’s challenge o’clock! Been busy learning spriting, BUT I can’t just stop writing! Have a Gardewak:

#287.105: Due to its psychic sensitivity, POKENAME hide in abandoned mines, watching the outside world on their crystalline focus. If too many Trainers gather inside their home, they go mad, attempting to collapse the tunnel with vicious Earthquakes.

[radiant hemlock]

478.525: Some miners have attempted to keep excavated POKENAME as pets due to their jewel-encrusted tails and soft fur. However, the POKENAME will always find a way to escape and return to its cave, even long after mining efforts have been abandoned.

[rich goblet]

Living up to your namesake

[radiant hemlock]

you'll never guess what my favorite Pokemon is

[rich goblet]

Skitty?

[radiant hemlock]

No it's actually shuckle

(yes it's skitty lol)

[brave marlin]

#429.306
Those who enter POKENAME’s forest with ill intent will be trapped and forced to face its wrath. Its eye, perched atop its head, is harder than steel. A single headbutt can unleash an impact strong enough to make the entire forest tremble.

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/294.279/

My Dexlocke run is going smoothly, no deaths so far

POKENAME rely on their buck teeth to carve into trees, which becomes their home. They practice their powerful kicks against tree stumps.

https://www.fusiondex.org/294.280/

Guess who just evolved

POKENAME cut down trees using their buck teeth and sharp talons to chop down trees. They partner with existing Bidoof dams to create a large nest for themselves.

[hidden valve]

imagine speed bost with simple lol

that's not real but that would be cool

[rich goblet]

Maybe!

[rugged socket]

Community DexSlog: Bidoof/helps Trainers communicate - Bidoof/Pidgey (294.16)

Even under stressful situations POKENAME remains calm and is adept at reading a situation. Beaches sometimes employ them alongside lifeguards to scan the sea from above, informing those on duty when there is an emergency.

[scenic badge]

time to post my dex entries to the drive

[shy summit]

oh these look fun

[soft flicker]

Ooo a Dexrun sounds fun! Do you only do yours or other custom fusions you come across?

[rich goblet]

For my runs I have been using Pokemon that have a custom sprite but no entry. I have to stop using it if it evolves into a autogen or already has an entry

Obviously I fill out what I can when I catch/evolve them

[rugged socket]

DexSlog Grid #1: Thrive Together - 17/100 entries! 🎉
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eEDisY-UaS44v_kBY8tNA4qmVEP6fToEKTzBPN_bcro/edit?usp=sharing

[slim solstice]

Tropius/Glaceon updated entry

Despite a popular belief, POKENAME cannot digest the fruits that constantly grow on their bodies. On hot sunny days they're often seen processing them into sorbet, and trading it to other Pokémon for different foods.

are we good

[rugged socket]

Process the fruits

Otherwise looks good, is a fun entry

[slim solstice]

I can't grasp on where's the issue here

[vivid spire]

Unless I’m mistaken, the issue is in the second sentence. When you say “Processing them”, it may cause confusion as to what “them” refers to.

So the suggestion is to change it to “processing the fruits”

Otherwise it really is a solid entry!

[rugged socket]

Sorry 🤦 that was my bad, yeah first sentence should be digest the fruits

[slim solstice]

oh yes you are right then

[dark mango]

Sick

[slim solstice]

I feel like it'll clutter the entry if I use fruits one more time, "them" in here can only be referred to either the fruits or their bodies ( ), and really only one of those things can pop out in mind as being processed into sorbet in the context

[vivid spire]

Fair enough

[terse pawn]

I'm tempted into writing a joke entry...

[sacred stream]

oh god you found one...

[shy summit]

consider also shinx+litten (yes I know this isn't in the game)

[terse pawn]

lmao, don't forget Shinx/Ralts

I'll hold off writing them until PIF Hoenn releases.

[sacred stream]

Decided to scratch one off for the L, O, V, E. category, doing Aipom on it. Wrote an entry for Porypom:

#275.190: A pokemon favored by elite programmers, POKENAME has a very two sided behavioral pattern, common coding resulting in it being quite lethargic. Other versions exhibit much more violent tendencies, so it's often saved only for emergency debugging.

[soft flicker]

What do you think of "Other versions exhibit.."? I don't know if variables is clear here?

[radiant hemlock]

This one has an entry! It looks like fusiondex hasn't caught up to the approved list yet

[terse pawn]

I guess I don't have to write that joke entry for Shitty after all. I was gonna write
POKENAME are very mischievous Pokémon that delight in causing others misfortunes. People say that if one has a bad day, it's because its POKENAME.

https://tenor.com/view/pokemon-cubone-osselait-tragosso-pichu-brothers-party-panic-gif-17170554147599165931

[radiant hemlock]

Can I interest you in a different fusion that your description would also work really well for

[terse pawn]

I feel bad for Shinx

[radiant hemlock]

Look I love shinx, but if the opportunity for a dumb joke is there...

[terse pawn]

Yup

[storm light]

You know, I wonder if there are any non-Legendary/Mythical Pokémon that had legends inspired by them..

[soft flicker]

Another entry for DexSlog, this one Arcanine and helping with communication!
Though I think I need some help making it more clear that it can communicate/how - it's really short in my current version. My idea is that the light bulb thingies can light up and thus can use Morse Code

Although they may look intimidating, most POKENAME are be trained up to act as service Pokémon. They can provide services such as a guide for the visually impaired or can communicate for their Trainer using Morse Code.

[radiant hemlock]

You've got some fluff in here that we can cut out, and that might give you more room to add in information about how the light lets them provide these services:

Although they look intimidating, most POKENAME are trained as service Pokémon. They can act as a guide for the visually impaired or communicate for their trainer using Morse code.

[hexed fog]

Morse Code was developed by real world human Samuel Morse and would not be accepted

I suggest 'a series of rhythmic tapping'

[hexed fog]

sorry i shouldve pinged ya

[rich goblet]

@hexed fog

181.107.png has Morse Code in its dex entry, should I submit a report in dex errors?

I checked via approved list on the sheet

[radiant hemlock]

First time trying DexSlog! This is for Cacturne and "Lives in a different place than it is born":

Shedturne 289.458: The shell that contains POKENAME’s spirit is made up of discarded burlap, cloth, and straw from ranches. Since the ranch no longer has a use for it, POKENAME wanders aimlessly through the desert in search of a new home.

[dense meteor]

POKENAME forges its own crude blade using the flame on its tail.

POKENAME journeys long distances in search of a volcano. Only there can it forge a blade up to its standards.

POKENAME is incredibly skilled in combat. Its flowing ribbons and intense flame distract and intimidate opponents.

[rugged socket]

I don't know if the first entry is long enough, needs to be at least 100 characters

Cool ideas, but could do with a bit of fleshing out

[dense meteor]

oh yeah totally forgot about the word requirement

[rich goblet]

Character requirement, not word

It’s basically how many letters are in the entry

Did you read everything in #dex-entries-submissions ? It has some important stuff

[hexed fog]

Yes please

Sometimes stuff slips through

[radiant hemlock]

Another one! This time for a Cacturne that makes the world a better place:

Leafturne 271.458: Because POKENAME feeds itself through photosynthesis, it is skilled at cultivating other plants, even in the arid climates where it lives. Many desert communities rely on POKENAME’s knowledge for their food supply.

[sly topaz]

is this so that it's no longer ai written and instead written by people

if so im glad thats really cool

i pitch doing him

later

[jagged ledge]

It's been a thing for a while, but it was originally going slower than expected, so AI was used as a placeholder and nobody liked it, so the AI was quickly revoked and the writing process was promoted more instead.

[sly topaz]

that's good to hear honestly

[jagged ledge]

Yeah, but we've all moved on, probably best not to bring it up. That week was... rough.

[hollow nimbus]

||It's in the Bulbapedia article about us, too ||

[sly topaz]

i can only imagine 😭

[jagged ledge]

[jagged ledge]

I didn't even know we had a Bulbapedia article.

[hollow nimbus]

I wish they would at least mention the community-made entries

[sly topaz]

as long as things are getting worked on fully by the community like this i'm happy

[rich goblet]

I'm doing a dex-run of sorts where I can only use pokemon that have no entries, and write them to use

It's so fun

[hollow nimbus]

I didn't either until I followed a few links while researching canon fusion

[sly topaz]

has anyone done an entry for this fusion specifically

please tell me no one has i call dibs

[jagged ledge]

It's something I've been considering doing myself, but I need more time in the day lol

[sly topaz]

this fusion is special to me

[rich goblet]

Wait we have a bulbapedia article? Is that bad?

[hollow nimbus]

Also, I should mention that the ai entries were a one-time generation from a model that had been fed exclusively on Game Freak dex entries

It wasn't repeatedly draining power, and it wasn't any infringement worse than what we're already doing

[hollow nimbus]

It's neutral, but it's bad they felt the need to feature That One Time People Hated Us™

[jagged ledge]

It's a whole paragraph...

[sly topaz]

oohoooohhh

[hollow nimbus]

If I knew who wrote it, I would ask them to mention our hard efforts at making these entries now

[rich goblet]

I'm not gonna read it, it'd probably make me mad

[jagged ledge]

Anyway

[hollow nimbus]

Apologies for derailing the topic

[jagged ledge]

That doesn't seem to be a Custom Sprite, so unfortunately, we wouldn't be accepting entries for it.

However, Trapinch/Geodude does have a Custom Sprite without a Dex Entry

[jagged ledge]

No worries. Trust me, I'm focusing us to stop myself

[rich goblet]

I should write some rules for a dex-run for anyone who wants to try or something

[hollow nimbus]

Sounds easier than a spritelocke

[jagged ledge]

I'd be happy to help give my two cents once you have a concept if you're looking for any input.

[rich goblet]

Spirtelocke is scary and I don't even sprite

[sly topaz]

he needs a redo 🙏

I was the one that suggested a new sprite art but i more meant like

[hollow nimbus]

Rose and citrus

[sly topaz]

something that still used this general idea of the original sprite

that looks off to me especially since he's frontfacing 😭

[hollow nimbus]

[jagged ledge]

Typo.

[hollow nimbus]

I discovered that my fingers autocorrect stripes into typing sprites

Because why would I ever type stripes when I almost always use those letters for sprites

[jagged ledge]

I have a loose concept I like to call a "Researchlocke" that could help incorporate some rules on Gift/Quest Pokémon.

[hollow nimbus]

My spritelocke (unfinished) used randomized and required me to only use gift and static encounters

[hexed fog]

I'd love to hear about some pokemon that feed on abandoned mining equipment

[jagged ledge]

Basically you have to catch two Pokémon per route, complete any Gift Pokémon quest, and fuse as many Pokémon as possible before the next gym. You're allowed to mix and match different encounters or gifts, but you can only use fused Pokémon and you can't unfuse.

[rich goblet]

This is interesting, I might try it sometime, or bits and pieces

[jagged ledge]

Basically I like to consider it like you're a scientist going for a personalized 100% run

Also I do have an announcement (courtesy of @clear hollow )

@narrow cosmos @terse tide @sonic tusk @ivory pewter @timid sky @dull folio @lapis cosmos @wary scarab @midnight siren @plucky cypress @rich goblet , You have all have won a Dexdoku in the past, are there any potential categories you would like to see appear on a future grid?

[dull folio]

Fossils would be cool

[terse tide]

😮

[narrow cosmos]

Like ideas for what one row could be? 🤔

[terse tide]

So much power

[jagged ledge]

Yup!

[dull folio]

I'll let the others contribute the rest of the spaces I want fossils or steel types, whatever works for a theme

[jagged ledge]

So Byron/Roark

[dull folio]

Yeah I feel honour rn

[dull folio]

May he a little bit

[rich goblet]

Pokemon by color

EDIT: I would find it amusing just to say 'hey do a yellow pokemon'

[jagged ledge]

Valid lol

[dull folio]

Bastiodon is my favourite boi and I love me some steel and rock types

[jagged ledge]

You mean Pokedex Color? I can do that.

[narrow cosmos]

Hmm...how about the idea of a row being Pokemon used by a certain Gym Leader or two? Like a row regarding Brock and/or Misty and so your choices for that row are the Geodude, Onix, or Staryu line, for instance. 🤔

Maybe a bit too strict.

[dull folio]

I mean if you do it for a later game leader or do it based on rematch teams it shouldnt be too bad

[jagged ledge]

I can definitely work with a Gym Leader theme. 👍

[dull folio]

We kind of have a gym leader theme going here lmao

[jagged ledge]

But yeah, for those who didn't see, milchik suggested that Dexdoku winners should pick a category on the next grid, and while making that an ongoing factor might take a bit of time to figure out properly, I at least wanted to reach out to you guys since you already won and make it part of the event going forward.

[terse tide]

Tbh, Imma a sucker for the little dog pokemon, so like Rockruff, Growlith, Poochyena, and Houndour

[dull folio]

Yeah it's a very cool idea

[narrow cosmos]

It's appreciated.

[plucky cypress]

Zigzagoon/Linoone

[lapis cosmos]

Always like when it’s appropriate for the time, so like when you chose pride-themed rows in June.

[rich goblet]

https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/List_of_Pokémon_by_color

I googled this and apparently this exists

[jagged ledge]

Yup, Pokedex colors are something else lol

[jagged ledge]

No spoilers, but technically eligible for tomorrow's Spritedoku.

[rich goblet]

Wait, Pokedex colors =/= Color of the Pokemon? Or am I misinterpreting this

[jagged ledge]

No I mean something else as in the slang usage lol

[jagged ledge]

Because the answer is... yes and no.

[rich goblet]

To be a little more precise, I was thinking color generally. Like you would look at the sprite and say "Is this yellow"

[jagged ledge]

Yeah, I figured, you're good lol. It's just that I would technically also have to count Dex Color: Yellow as a factor

[jagged ledge]

Thanks! I also enjoy that style of theming. If you have any suggestions for an Autumn Dexdoku, please let me know!

[regal cedar]

<@&306953740651462656> Hi, could this be pinned?

[sinful patrol]

https://tenor.com/view/inspector-gadget-minecraft-minecraft-movie-brown-bricks-brown-bricks-in-minecraft-gif-11488613102745152145

[jagged ledge]

Thank you!

[shy summit]

dude I wish we had the autospliced ones
seeing nothing is sucky

[rich goblet]

Sometimes I wonder if Oakwood is a very functional bot

That was scary quick

[hollow nimbus]

<@&306953740651462656>, can you please pin this message?

[jagged ledge]

I believe there's an option to turn them on? But we have the placeholder text as a way to say "Hey, if you have ideas or requests, let us know and we can write it together!"

[sinful patrol]

?? i did

[hollow nimbus]

One of these days I'm going to ping the trial period moderator role and see if anyone responds

[rich goblet]

LMAO

[hollow nimbus]

:0 A different Unown beat me to it

[storm light]

[jagged ledge]

Don't look at me!

[sinful patrol]

https://tenor.com/view/inspector-gadget-minecraft-minecraft-movie-brown-bricks-brown-bricks-in-minecraft-gif-11488613102745152145

[shy summit]

yeah like writing dex entires is super cool and I kinda want to try my hand at it
but I'd rather there not just be nothing for things that no one's got to yet

[rich goblet]

I believe its in the options

You can have autosplice or no entry

[jagged ledge]

Hey you're more than welcome to join us in writing or request Pokémon you want to see entries for. Together, we'll cover up those empty spaces one entry at a time!

[lapis cosmos]

Grass-types for harvesting season
Red, orange, or yellow Pokemon (fall colors)
Ghosts, giratina, pumpkaboo, etc spooky Pokemon for Halloween
I have plenty more ideas if you ever need them
I’m very USA Midwest so that’s my inspo

[dull folio]

There's so many sprites bro trust me your good lmao

[shy summit]

so if I do make one do I just send it straight to the google form
or is there other steps I'm missing

[jagged ledge]

Btw @sinful patrol , while you're here, could you possibly pin this too please?

[dull folio]

Yeah send it to the Google form, put your name with no capitals and get the sprite number from the infinite fusion Dex, it's the small numbers at the bottom of the sprite followed by.PNG

[shy summit]

alright cool

thank you!

[jagged ledge]

Yup! Anyone can submit to the Google Form. If you have any questions about the rules or want to check you grammar, that's what we Unowns are here for. 🫡

[dull folio]

If you have questions ping me or an unown

[dull folio]

No worries, glad to have another writer

[storm light]

You can also check the pins for some writing tips!

[jagged ledge]

Thanks @junior osprey !

[lapis cosmos]

I'd suggest sharing the first few here for feedback so you can get used to style requirements.

[dull folio]

And maybe you'll find a cool entry from me up there too

[lapis cosmos]

People are super chill with feedback as long as you are too!

[storm light]

And don't worry about being perfect either, making mistakes is part of the process and learning from them will help you become a better writer!

[junior osprey]

https://tenor.com/view/inspector-gadget-minecraft-minecraft-movie-brown-bricks-brown-bricks-in-minecraft-gif-11488613102745152145

[dull folio]

Yeah this channels real chill there'll more than likely be someone here to help lmao

[storm light]

Believe me, with how many entries I've submitted, mine still get flagged for grammar

[jagged ledge]

Dang, y'all are a great advertising team, thanks!

[thorn ingot]

double pinned

[jagged ledge]

Lmao

[sinful patrol]

i just did a better job at pinning than @junior osprey

[storm light]

Ooooh moderator fight! /j

[junior osprey]

oh thanks oak

[dull folio]

Let me get my popcorn hold on

[junior osprey]

my pins are dirt cheap

they break easy

[dull folio]

I know I said this channels chill but stuffs happening

[thorn ingot]

Oak got the premium value pins

[jagged ledge]

Oh don't worry, Ghost Types for Halloween are basically guaranteed.

[dull folio]

Yeah I'm waiting for the Halloween dexdoku to come lmao

[lapis cosmos]

I figured! Even if they are some of my favorites and I have really fallen off Dexdoku

[storm light]

filled on day 1

[jagged ledge]

I'll do the scariest thing of all: give you only one week for it! /j

[dull folio]

Never mind I'm not excited anymore

[storm light]

Maybe horror movies inspired by a Pokemon?

[dull folio]

I could probably do it but it would be real annoying

[dull folio]

What like exploud for the scream films?

[thorn ingot]

and make the dexdoku 4x4 in that one week too for extra fright

[storm light]

you know i only realized how not dexy it would be after sending

[dull folio]

That would be too scary I couldnt handle that

[jagged ledge]

See here's the other thing though: That would also mean I have to judge and make new grids in a week, so that'll never happen lol

[jagged ledge]

Making a whole new template format for a gimmick?

[dull folio]

I didn't think about that, it would be worse for you than it is for us

[jagged ledge]

Now that's scary

[dull folio]

Maybe that would be the true horror

Extra effort

[jagged ledge]

Noooooo

[dull folio]

Designing these events does seem pretty fun though I'm liking the ideas we're getting here

[storm light]

Quick writing exercise if y'all like

Pokémon who help lifeguards do their jobs at beaches and pools!

[shy summit]

floatzel comes to mind
idk if it's in game I'd have to check

[thorn ingot]

its not

[lapis cosmos]

Also, entry for feedback. Rayquaza is my current Pokemon in my "write at least one entry for every-'mon"

Weezing/Rayquaza 110.342
POKENAME flies through the ozone layer, consuming harmful gasses and purifying the air. The interior of its body is highly combustible, leading to disastrous fallout if it were to be ignited and explode.

[thorn ingot]

to ignite and explode what?

it feels a little cut off there

[lapis cosmos]

I'll try to clarify, but the intent is the Fusion itself.

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/184.131/

POKENAME help lifeguards ensure everyone is staying safe. Their shell is easy to hold onto, which makes it easier to save drowning swimmers.

[jagged ledge]

Sorry we lost track of this conversation before. If you want to write an entry based on the concept you had for the Autogen Sprite and submit it for the Custom Sprite, as long as it still fits the capabilities/lore of the fusion, it'll likely be approved. Then if your Sprite Request is completed and they make a new version more akin to what you're looking for, you can let us know and we can assign it to the new alternate in the future?

[ivory pewter]

Mons with prankster!

[rich goblet]

Mons with [Ability]

[jagged ledge]

Just a heads-up: The one thing about using Abilities (and moves to a similar degree) is that you need to double-check the number of Pokémon that fit the category. Prankster is technically 8 (9 if you count Mega Banette), so that should be fine, just a general note on the subject as a whole. 👍

[rich goblet]

I imagine it would be funny if only 1 pokemon had the ability that fit the description

IMO of course

[jagged ledge]

Not even an evolutionary line, just one Pokémon only

[rich goblet]

Eyup

[shy summit]

Multitype moment

actually where does one find the dexdoku
I'm curious

[jagged ledge]

Fun fact: One of the first ever Dexdoku had Unown as one category because I was celebrating becoming an Unown... there were a LOT of potential repeats.

[rich goblet]

That's hilarious

[jagged ledge]

#recurring-events for announcements and #1210021946105004052 for discussion. 👍

The next one starts tomorrow!

[lapis cosmos]

It's really fun and a great way to not feel too overwhelmed when starting since it forces you to focus.

[jagged ledge]

Also you can now check pins in this channel for official info!

[lapis cosmos]

*starting to write entries

[jagged ledge]

I try my best to be welcoming and encouraging

And make sure you learn your grammar

[ivory pewter]

I should get back on dexdokus. Having to go into the office for work killed my motivation on a lot of stuff

[lapis cosmos]

If I'm back to teaching grammar and helping youth with writing, any errors in mine are just Arceus creating balance in the world.

[jagged ledge]

Very understandable, no worries. You're more than welcome to participate should you find the time.

[radiant hemlock]

252.525: The bubbles POKENAME blows through its tail are particularly strong and bouyant. It can use these bubbles to help struggling swimmers rise back to the surface, making it a popular companion for lifeguards.

[rich goblet]

living up to your namesake

[lapis cosmos]

Genesect/Ferrothorn 348.364
POKENAME was first discovered clinging to the exterior of a shuttle returning from space. It is very adaptable, having been found in multiple environments where it has self-modified to acclimate and survive.

[rich goblet]

I believe that origins of a fusion are frowned upon since they are likely to clash with pokemon lore

<@&1210701164426039366> Do I have that right? My memory is failing me atm

[hollow nimbus]

Generally
Though if you can do it without breaking any lore, kudos

[jagged ledge]

Discovery is different from Creation, but I don't blame you for asking.

[rich goblet]

Oooooh, good point

[lapis cosmos]

Good looking out though! And I would appreciate the catch if I had violated that rule.

[jagged ledge]

I think it should be ok?

[rich goblet]

Yeah grammar-wise it looks good

[lapis cosmos]

First discoveries have passed before.

[jagged ledge]

Yeah

[lapis cosmos]

The idea is that a Pokemon has existed, but humanity's first contact with it varies. Everything is first found in the wild somehow.

Now to find a Pokemon for Reshiram that either really aids in the truth or violates the idea of truth...

[crimson ledge]

I'd suggest holding off on pinging the Unown team for minor issues like this in the future; we do check here on our own and even if an entry is submitted that requires revision, that can be addressed after submission.

[rich goblet]

I've been a little ping happy, I'll tone it down

[jagged ledge]

Or maybe it dilutes the truth or tells so many lies it's hard to recognize the truth.

How many times can you say truth before it stops sounding like a word?

[rich goblet]

We clearly need a liar pokemon fused with reshiram

[lapis cosmos]

Like my Groudon/Giratina, I'm looking for that great incongruity.

[rich goblet]

Fuse it with sudowoodo or ditto

[lapis cosmos]

There are a lot that work well, just trying to find the sprite that inspires.

[lapis cosmos]

Ditto was my first inclination.

Mawile (one of my favorites) is the Deceiver Pokemon...

[rich goblet]

The sprite doesn't really scream deception

https://infinitefusiondex.com/details/300.349

Maybe you could go Mew/Reshiram for concepts about determinism

https://infinitefusiondex.com/details/151.349

[sly topaz]

ye i have already made the submissions for a new sprite request so now i wait

[jagged ledge]

Well hey if you have any writing questions or suggestions in the meantime, you're more than welcome here!

[lapis cosmos]

Last share of the day. This one def needs feedback (questions, comments, w/e) but I wanted to fit them together.

Reshiram/Mawile 349.300(a)
POKENAME pretends to be helpless, fake-tripping over a large, floppy ear. Whenever a prospective predator nears, it ignites the disguised jaws into a flaming weapon. The flames turn blue in the presence of an opponent with strong ideals.

[rich goblet]

POKENAME pretends to be helpless by tripping over itself. Once its target comes close, it brandishes its flaming jaws. The flames turn blue in the presence of an opponent with strong ideals.

I decided to take a spin at it with trying to keep as much of it the same as I could, maybe you could take something from how I wrote it @lapis cosmos

[sly topaz]

yee would appreciateee yess

[shy summit]

alright I'm just full sending it because nitpicking will get me nowhere on my own
what do y'all think?

Golett/Ralts #416.285
POKENAME carefully sculpt large hands out of clay before animating them with a mysterious energy. They use these hands to defend themselves and those they trust from wild Pokémon.

[small nest]

https://discord.com/channels/302153478556352513/1410850990571393035
When touched, each segment of POKENAME's body evokes different ghostly memory. Some memories involve Pokémon that are thought to be extinct in today's era.
Any ideas on how to rephrase the last sentence to communicate the idea more clearly?

[rich goblet]

They use their hands… etc etc

[rich goblet]

People report being flooded with memories of extinct Pokemon

[shy summit]

I'm going to assume this is referring to the second sentence
for clarity I put "these hands" to refer back to the first sentence and specify that it's the clay ones, not their actual hands

[rich goblet]

Their clay hands… etc etc, I think that would work

I don’t know the rule off the top of my head but these doesn’t work grammatically there

[vivid spire]

Okay this will sound weird, but it was surprisingly hard to track down a Pink Quilladin sprite. I had almost given up hope, until I saw Hopladin:

#187.480: Choosing only the strongest forest leaves, POKENAME make their own masks, leaving old ones to fertilize forests. To show dominance, they Headbutt rivals until one of their masks break.

[storm light]

-# Another wacky and cool writing exercise if yall want it lol

Might we find some Pokemon that are part of the making of luxury items? High end fabrics, jewelry, etc.

[jagged ledge]

I actually think it looks good to go!

[jagged ledge]

No, "these hands" is the full subject. Referring back to something from the previous sentence as the subject is kinda like an extended pronoun, like how we use "It" to avoid using "POKENAME" too often

[hidden valve]

ape gang ‼️

[soft flicker]

Back to this one as well. What do you guys think? And @hexed fog is this idea with the code understandable?
It is really scraping by the character limit, this is exactly 250

Although they look intimidating, most POKENAME are trained as service Pokémon. They can act as a guide for the visually impaired or communicate for their trainer. They can illuminate the bulbs on their head, which can then be translated into letters.

[soft flicker]

Hmmm I'm thinking of Spinarak-spun silk. I'll see if I find a good fusion for that