dex-entries-discussion

[terse pawn]

340.245
Many oases have been formed by POKENAME throughout a large unforgiving desert in a distant land. People that live in the wasteland have built towns by these oases and honor the Pokémon that made them.

[hexed fog]

So apparently i was wrong and Morse code was established as lore in the pokemon Manga. Was there a guy named Morse in the pkmn world? Maybe. Brought it up with the other unown and it was unanimously agreed that it is fine to use ❤️

[terse pawn]

342.243
POKENAME runs across the wasteland at breakneck speed leaving behind the booming sounds of thunder. Many motorcyclists have this Pokémon's image patched onto their jackets.

341.244
POKENAME only acknowledges the strong and will seek out worthy opponents. It climbs mountains with ease and can cause dormant volcanoes to erupt.

[soft flicker]

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 be translated using Morse code.

Last draft >:)

[proven pier]

Found this little cutie Esprona that I really liked 😄

POKENAME has sensitive fur that detects tiny temperature changes. If its trainer feels too cold, it will huddle close and wrap its warm wings around them to provide warmth.

[rich goblet]

Shoot, sorry about that, thanks for correcting me

[jagged ledge]

No worries. 👍

[soft flicker]

Silk is cool, no?

A POKENAME can spit an acidic web, which dissolves anything caught in its threads, to make it easier for later consumption. A way has been found to neutralize the acid, which allows weavers to spin the threads into fine, near weightless silk.

[shy summit]

nitpick; it's "dissolves"

[soft flicker]

Autocorrect has failed me

[shy summit]

it always will

[brave marlin]

yes

#9.304
Its six cannons grant POKENAME remarkable maneuverability. When fired together, they unleash a high-pressure jet that propels it at great speeds or pierces steel. It becomes even more formidable when tucked into its shell.

smug lookin dood

[brave marlin]

#337.78
POKENAME can reach speeds of over 100 mph and is highly competitive. When it sees anything faster, it shifts its gears to accelerate until it wins or overheats, needing to cool down before resuming.

[vivid spire]

Good afternoon all, came up with a literal crazy idea for Hypvoir:

#97.287: Drawn to traumatized individuals, POKENAME uses hypnotherapy to aid with their psychological recovery. If their patient is threatened, they will destroy the foe by making them lose their sanity.

[brave marlin]

wild entry, but its pretty cool

though its currently around 2 my time

2 am T-T

[vivid spire]

[brave marlin]

yea

but its the weekends so ill do it all again

just like last week

#353.76
Though heavy, POKENAME is capable of flight by generating gas within its body. Areas where it can be found are dangerous, as once it reaches a certain altitude it releases the gas and plummets downward. After the crash, it repeats the cycle.

[vivid spire]

Don’t go into the Golem field, Johnny

[brave marlin]

you wont make it

also id like you to see my other entries

[vivid spire]

At least it’s not an entry about taking kids

[brave marlin]

since your already here

[vivid spire]

Let me check:

[brave marlin]

true

not just kids btw

also adults

drifblim dont care

i think the kid one is from drifloon

[vivid spire]

The second sentence it think would sound better as “jet that propels it at speeds that pierce steel”

[brave marlin]

sounds iffy but i think i can just smooth it out

thx

[vivid spire]

On this one the last sentence is turned into a run on by the last phrase, though I’m not 100% sure how to grammatically fix it

[brave marlin]

yea i saw it but i also did not know to fix it

ill find a way

thx

[vivid spire]

One way would be to separate the Shifts its gears thought and the overheating thought

[brave marlin]

though im still a bit lost on the jet one

can you show me instead how?

[shy summit]

hmm
maybe something like "...high-pressure jet that can propel it at great speeds or pierce through steel."
how does that sound

[brave marlin]

ill check it out

[vivid spire]

This is what I was thinking

When fired together, they unleash a high-pressure jet that propels it at high enough speeds to pierce steel.

[brave marlin]

#337.78
POKENAME can reach speeds of over 100 mph and is highly competitive. When it sees anything faster, it shifts its gears to accelerate until it wins or overheats. requiring POKENAME to cool down and rest before it can resume galloping.

[brave marlin]

i see

[shy summit]

but is it the water jet or the pokemon that's piercing the steel

[brave marlin]

i think it sounds wrong because its supposed to be

that it can go at high speeds by propulsion and can use it as an that pierces steel

[vivid spire]

Fair point, though I would think from context propels would indicate the Pokémon

[brave marlin]

250 aint enough

[vivid spire]

Sometimes it really isn’t

[brave marlin]

ill have to skim some off

like the shell part

[soft flicker]

You've accidentally make a points instead of a comma after overheats

[radiant hemlock]

I’m not 100% sure what you’re trying to say in the first part, as introducing the Pokemon’s speed limit but then saying it can surpass things that are “faster” doesn’t quite make sense. Potential rework below, but feel free to change it if this isn’t what you were going for:

POKENAME is highly competitive and loves to race. When it sees anything fast, it shifts its gears to accelerate over 100mph until it wins or overheats, requiring it to cool down and rest before it can resume galloping.

[brave marlin]

ill change one thing

just the 100 mph

something going well over its top speed

[soft flicker]

(What speed metric should be used for the game? mph or kmph or whatever the other is )

[brave marlin]

iph

inches per hour

[soft flicker]

hph

hamburgers per hour

[brave marlin]

haha

[brave marlin]

truly the american way

[soft flicker]

Just a bit stupid with the acronym for a sec XD

[brave marlin]

it can also be hatdogs per hour

[soft flicker]

I love a good hatdog

[brave marlin]

who doesnt?

vegans

[vivid spire]

Subway Sandwich per hour

[brave marlin]

hahahahahah

okok

i think i fixed it

#9.304
POKENAME has six cannons that can shoot high-pressure water jets as attacks, requiring it to plant itself to withstand the recoil. Additionally, it can use this propulsion for speed, tucking into its shell to deliver a devastating impact.

i think i need to slow down a bit

cause the mistake made on the first one

was a result of me tryna speedrun 8 entries rn

[rich goblet]

You need to sleep, you’re getting sloppy

I know it’s late for you

[brave marlin]

it is

but its the weekends

[vivid spire]

THE DUCK HAS SPOKEN! To bed with you, Rapscallion!

[brave marlin]

and i had plenty of sleep earlier

sorry for concern

woke up at noon

just after the weekend is where ill probably need to fix this crippling sleep sched

[vivid spire]

Yeah I can’t talk much. This week my wife’s at a work conference, I’m trying to figure out spriting… and my sleep schedule is completely out the window.

[brave marlin]

#337.78
POKENAME is highly competitive and loves to race. When it sees anything fast, it shifts its gears to accelerate continuously until it wins or overheats, requiring it to cool down and rest before it can resume galloping.

thx for the fix @radiant hemlock

[brave marlin]

yea that sounds rough

but at my age those problems don't come much

but i hope you you can get through it

any obstacle in your way

[vivid spire]

It has been fun, and hey got 4 of my sprites ready to be released in the next sprite pack

[brave marlin]

can i see?

i dont play the game much anymore but the i like the gimmicks

[brave marlin]

and the story i could build from this would be crazy

[brave marlin]

woah hey

i think i saw that lurantis one while i was scrolling through infidex entries

[vivid spire]

The Lurantis was my personal favorite to work on

[radiant hemlock]

np! Love what you did with it!

[vivid spire]

Enough so I’m working on a Lopunny/Scyther

[brave marlin]

its all in the mind

also

[brave marlin]

check out

its better compared to

Its six cannons grant POKENAME remarkable maneuverability. When fired together, they unleash a high-pressure jet that propels it at great speeds or pierces steel. It becomes even more formidable when tucked into its shell.

i had an idea that was great but i failed at the execution

though you guys are great help

thx

[brave marlin]

gotta see that one

[brave marlin]

ngl

this one confusing to look at

[vivid spire]

The two biggest issues with this one (and why I’m still waiting for feedback) is so may similar colors on Lopunny

I could use the Scyther colors, buttt then it would look less like a Lopunny head

[brave marlin]

the outlnes also need a bit of work

[vivid spire]

True, but also can’t have too many black outlines on it.

[brave marlin]

i suppose so

[vivid spire]

Also I’m not sure what the thumbnail is showing you, but for some reason the file only opens when you click on it

[brave marlin]

wait? isnt this supposed to be the dex entry discusion?

[vivid spire]

Might be like three edits back on the thumbnail

Sorry, got off track

[soft flicker]

XD

[brave marlin]

ik

[soft flicker]

Takin over the chat

[brave marlin]

its so easy for that to happen

[soft flicker]

Especially when there are no Unowns to hold us back

[brave marlin]

though ig other than that

the design isnt bad

[soft flicker]

Back to topic, can you two give me a word. I'm kinda bored and wanna do another entry but no idea

[brave marlin]

balls

[soft flicker]

Balls

[brave marlin]

balls

[vivid spire]

Rapscallion

Because it’s a funny word

[soft flicker]

Repeat that like 3 times and your at character limit XD

[brave marlin]

balls and rapscallion in a sentece. together?

[soft flicker]

I'll see what I can do. Already have an idea. Just have to look foe a sprite

[jagged ledge]

[brave marlin]

my balls could clap from the actual entry alone

[vivid spire]

Uh oh, busted

[jagged ledge]

Excuse me?

[brave marlin]

nothing

i cant breath

i cant stop laughing

help

i think i almost died

[vivid spire]

Anywho, how about an entry for METAPHOX (sounds like a StarFox Character):

#293.484: POKENAME's staff is made of magnetic material, allowing it to switch polarity at will though psychic might. Ferrous materials thrown by the staff have penetrated mountains.

Question… should I change “Ferrous” to metallic?

[radiant hemlock]

Personally I like "ferrous" since metagross is supposed to be iron, buuuut I don't know whether it would be considered too technical

[jagged ledge]

Omg are you ok

[brave marlin]

yea i should be now

but holy

did i laugh way too long

[brave marlin]

probably too technical

i did not even know that word existed

[jagged ledge]

Sorry, I have a few notes I might need to share on this later, but I'll be busy prepping Dexdoku for now. Remind me to get back to you later.

[brave marlin]

until i had to look it up

[jagged ledge]

The vocabulary isn't the issue, but the structure needs some work

[vivid spire]

Okay, excellent, I will ping you after I get my kids from school if I haven’t heard back

[brave marlin]

#310.185
POKENAME will try to hide as trees, but its distinct black and white coloration makes this difficult. Areas where POKENAME pass are seen as places of peace and prosperity, but when it abruptly leaves, disaster soon follows.

absol

but its opposite day

[vivid spire]

Suddenly, everyone is fighting TO KEEP an Absol in the region

[brave marlin]

i can see that happening

i made this 360 for an absol fusion

because sudowoodo just stays in place

not really moving

and disaster following it?

doesnt seem nice

[vivid spire]

Absol fusions are personal favorites of mine to write. I started with three, and need to get more

[brave marlin]

also in some absol entries. rather than coming to places and bringing bad omen

[brave marlin]

nice

[vivid spire]

You know, SOMETIMES an Absol just has to cause the disasters they’re blamed for:

#310.52: Hated especially in business districts, POKENAME inadvertently cause economic disasters by stealing any money they find. When vendors hear they are in the area, they quickly close up shop.

[soft flicker]

@brave marlin @vivid spire which idiot (endearing) does this entry fit more
This rapscallion of a Pokémon loves to bite balloons and toy balls, as they enjoy the loud popping sound it makes. POKENAME have beached themselves trying to reach a beach ball and pop it, leading to them crying for help to return to the water.

[vivid spire]

My vote is on the Ekans, personally

Though the other really has the derpy face for it…

[brave marlin]

i wanna give it to the stunfisk fusion because its underrated but ekans probably does this unfused

so ekans

i feel like ive insulted all 10 ekans fans

jkjk

[brave marlin]

beached themselves????

[soft flicker]

They are idiots

I think they would

But yk not the dying part

[brave marlin]

i mean it fits for their entry but god dang

[brave marlin]

good

that was kinda unhinged

[soft flicker]

I think "beaching" describes only the getting stuck part?

[vivid spire]

Correct

[brave marlin]

yea

[vivid spire]

After all a beached whale is not usually dead, but needs help getting back in the water

[brave marlin]

but i think remembering some orcas dying this way kinda threw me off

[vivid spire]

Also, thankfully these are Seel fusions, so they at least breath oxygen and just wanna get carried back to the water

After ruining your beach day

[brave marlin]

yea i think i remember now

#267.99
POKENAME seizes its prey with its pincers, unleashing a high-voltage attack that fries its enemies. Upon victory, it performs a dance, snapping its pincers in celebration.

crab rave

crab rave challenge

make an entry about a crab pokemon and have it dance based on its fusion counterpart

[radiant hemlock]

In the second sentence, you have "they" referring to both the vendors and the mon! Should be more like "When vendors hear POKENAME are in the area, they quickly close up shop."

Love this concept tho

[vivid spire]

Thank you for the feedback! I usually avoid using POKENAME twice in an entry, so I decided to add “these Pokémon”:

#310.52: Hated especially in business districts, POKENAME inadvertently cause economic disasters by stealing any money they find. When vendors hear these Pokémon are in the area, they quickly close up shop.

[rugged socket]

Community DexSlog: Aipom/makes the world a better place - Aipom/Nidorino (190.33)

Generally found playing together in fields near woods, they scarper when they sense danger. In forest fires they use their tail to grab young Pokémon, carrying them to safety, risking their own life to save others.

[brave marlin]

#435.47
POKENAME carries a parasite atop its body that compels it to consume garbage, which is converted into lethal poison in its sack. Its stench is unbearable, and though often driven out of populated areas, its potent toxins make it difficult to handle.

[brave marlin]

#362.441
POKENAME are severely territorial over graves and are most powerful during moonless nights, relying on their sonic sense. By day, they achieve a similar effect by hiding in shadows and blinding their foes.

though i can probably make more

i think ill end it off with this one

cause looking for sprites without using the same pokemon is hard

and i wanna go sleep

so see ya

[sacred stream]

Back for more Dexslog. I chose Beolett for Golett/Chansey ^:

#452.416: POKENAME have been observed in ancient murals assisting people and pokemon with caring for the injured. Archaeologists suspect that POKENAME assisted with the ancient equivalent of pokemon centers, similar to modern-day Chansey.

[shy summit]

yeah why not let's do a DexSlog mon, here's an idea for Bellgron, of the category "Bellossom + another pokemon"

Belossom/Aggron #182.333
While POKENAME may appear intimidating at first glance, they are gentle giants at heart. As they move through the forest, smaller Pokémon in the area are calmed by their presence.

[rich goblet]

This is an adorable mon

[shy summit]

I really like the category of "includes another mon" because it's such a fun idea
but there are like no sprites that actually do

and then Bellossom of all things gets two, both this one and when fused with Snorlax

[soft flicker]

Some mons have their previous Evo. One I've found that I found funny was Ariados/Klefki.
Let me get that sprite

What a delight

Poor Scatterbug looks traumatized/ regretting life decisions

[shy summit]

and for good reason

although my favorite one by far for the "has another pokemon" has got to be Mamoswine/Kirlia, alt sprite a

I mean just look at this

[soft flicker]

Cool! Literally

[storm light]

If I'm not too late for this, could I suggest the word lambent?

[radiant hemlock]

I love Aggron and Bellossom both so much this sprite + dex entry is gonna make me cry

[shy summit]

Well obviously I didn't make the sprite
But I'm glad you like it

[vivid spire]

@jagged ledge I do need that feedback

[lapis cosmos]

A similar effect to what?

[hexed fog]

I'd love to hear about pokemon that are used to heat or cool homes

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/429.488/

POKENAME sap heat from the air using the crystals on their back, which absorb heat from the air. They are rented out to people during the summer to ensure people can keep cool.

[shy summit]

nitpicking
you mention the crystals absorbing heat from the air twice in the first sentence

[rich goblet]

Fuck

I think I need a nap, I must be too tired to write

I would if I wasn't babysitting, ugh

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/488.460/

POKENAME roasts nuts and treats on an open fire when frost nips at people's noses. People and Pokémon alike cozy up by its fire, helping everyone keep warm.

[surreal tide]

Is anyone allowed to submit Dex entries?

[rich goblet]

If you follow the guidelines in #dex-entries-submissions -- Yes

Don't forget to check the pins, and ping an unown if you have any issues

[surreal tide]

Okay cool, there's been a few specific ones I've wanted to have non-auto entries for a little while now

[vivid spire]

Well, I have an idea, but why not have one that HEATS CITY STREETS?!? Deltales:

#484.38: When winter strikes in Lumiose city, POKENAME are lured into the streets. Each of their tails radiate over one hundred degrees of heat, allowing pedestrians to stroll comfortably.

[storm light]

What about Pokémon that help chefs in the kitchen?

[jagged ledge]

Congrats to @thorn ingot for winning Dexdoku Grid 17!

Grid 18 is now live!

[willow venture]

Finally I can join Dexdoku again whew

[plucky cypress]

@jagged ledge Broadening my suggestion since it was a bit tongue in cheek - maybe “Fusion name contains the letters x y or z”

[soft flicker]

Gift Pokemon do not include the ones you can trade for, right?

[soft flicker]

Forgot to ping

[soft flicker]

Random word generator gave me "waste" and "expert". Meet Garbturne, the Waste Management Pokémon

Despite their appearance and odor, POKENAME are very competent waste management experts. They gather a group of smaller Trubnea around them and together they gather litter in their territory. They celebrate a good days work by feating on the litter.

[brave marlin]

cool

Garbodor

but its opposite day once again

#362.441
POKENAME are adept at deception, often hiding in temples as statues. When an intruder approaches, they spring to life and use shadows to blind their foes. In darkness, their sonic sense makes them unbeatable.”

[soft flicker]

Shadows to blind?
Do you mean bind or rather like disordient?

I mean shadows to blind can make sense it just sounds contradictory at first

[brave marlin]

true, i just wanted to emphasize its prowess over darkness

good to know

#362.441
POKENAME are adept at deception, hiding in temples as statues. When intruders approach, they spring to life and wield shadows as weapons. In darkness, their sonic sense guides them. The night itself is their domain.

actually, even the noivern is already this vicious

[brave marlin]

#103.488
POKENAME seek out coal as fuel to burn inside their shell. Failing to find any, they become immobile. To continue without their main fuel source, they bask in the sun to grow a head they can replenish as an alternative.

[soft flicker]

For DexDoku: a starter fusion that can learn fly
And for @storm light: lambent!
Feedback appreciated! Had to cram it for the character limit and don't know how readable it is XD

Said to be the deity of safe starts to journeys, POKENAME can summon a lambent light, that shepherds lost young trainers back to the path with its gentle glow. In some cities, it's custom to give an offering to this Pokémon upon receiving a starter.

[jagged ledge]

Technically they are listed in the same category on the wiki, but I would recommend sticking to just gifts if you can. 👍

[soft flicker]

Could you link me the wiki for later?

[thorn ingot]

https://infinitefusion.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Gift_Pokémon_and_Trades

[vivid spire]

Hey speaking of feedback, you had some for Metaphox

[vivid spire]

Good morning! I think there are a couple of errors here:

I think the first and second sentence could be combined like so:

“POKENAME seek out coal to burn inside their shell, but become immobile if they fail to find any.”

The third sentence then would need to be adjusted a bit as well

Maybe something like, “To get moving again, it uses the sun as fuel to grow a tail head, which acts as a secondary fuel source”

[brave marlin]

Though I plan to use just head

Since I would be able to fit everything in the dex

[vivid spire]

True, so maybe “act as a temporary fuel source”?

[brave marlin]

Yes

Ok

Let me get back to my pc

While I'm waiting for my del 7 laptop to open

Can I get some review with cofagvern?

[vivid spire]

On it

[vivid spire]

I really enjoy the imagery in this one, though generally 3 sentences is the max they approve. (Though a Unown is free to correct me). I fear the last sentence will either need to be cut or added into one of the other sentences

[brave marlin]

noted

also

can i interest you with a challenge?

[vivid spire]

All right, I need to re-write the entry for Weavxen, it is too heavily implied the Pokemon is evil which breaks the lore:

#262.483 Weavxen: 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.

Proposed correction:

#262.483: Where one POKENAME prowls, an entire gang is hidden. They are adept at pickpocketing and taking berries from Wild Pokémon. However, they guide lost children home through the night, by igniting their staff.

[vivid spire]

A challenge?!? OF COURSE!

[brave marlin]

crab rave

make an entry about a crab dancing based on its fusion counterpart

an example

#267.99
POKENAME seizes its prey with its pincers, unleashing a high-voltage attack that fries its enemies. Upon victory, it performs a dance, snapping its pincers in celebration.

[rich goblet]

#1210021946105004052 message

I wrote a bunch for dexdoku if anyone wants to see

[rugged socket]

Community DexSlog: Quilladin/contains another Pokémon (taken a bit of liberty counting the gear as a Klang) - Klinklang/Quilladin (337.480)

POKENAME constantly grows gears across its body, and lives on a diet of scrap metal. They have found a niche in manufacturing plants, where they consume any offcuts, and offer the gears they grow to be used in machinery.

[brave marlin]

this pokemon sounds like the perfect companion for palworld

[rugged socket]

Careful Nintendo might hear and sue us 🤫

[brave marlin]

oh yea

noted

pokemon but slavery

am i right lads?

[rugged socket]

[vivid spire]

Nintendo Lawyers, Breaking into the discord

DID SOMEONE SAY PALWORLD?!?

Though who wants to bet the first sprited fusion of Salazzle if it makes it into the game is Lovander?

[brave marlin]

luvdisc and salazzle

probably 1 or 2 week it appears

[vivid spire]

Look I want Salazzle here, but I know… it will be a week our mods will hate

[brave marlin]

hahaha

[jagged ledge]

Week?

You think the chaos will be that contained?

[vivid spire]

Hopefully, I mean it was for Lopunny and Gardevoir

Though at what cost

[brave marlin]

oh

i wasnt here when that happened

[vivid spire]

You know the sprites might actually be tamer than whatever gets written in Dex entries

[jagged ledge]

Yes, sorry.

[vivid spire]

You’re fine! I have been a bit preoccupied the past few days and can chill now the contests are over

[brave marlin]

#362.441
POKENAME disguise themselves as temple statues, springing to life when trespassers draw near. Hidden in darkness, they use sonic senses to dominate the night. Even the shadows seem to bow to their presence.

you know i gotta pop everytime i get my feedback

wait

run on

let me fix that

[jagged ledge]

The issue here is that you exclusively describe the staff but then describe how the staff functions as if the fusion is wielding it. You could say "POKENAME constructs staffs out of magnetic material, allowing it to control or reverse polarities at will. The ferrous satellites it creates can be flung fast enough to penetrate mountains."

[brave marlin]

penetrating mountains is quite the feat

[vivid spire]

Okay, I see what you’re saying. I will update that with your suggestion

[jagged ledge]

Eh, Psuedo-Legendary. Pokémon logic. As long as it's not game-breaking or against normal lore, it's fine.

[brave marlin]

love me some pokemon that have a built in railgun

[jagged ledge]

https://tenor.com/view/archaludon-pokemon-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-pokemon-black-2-and-white-2-indigo-disk-gif-7337190036671130983

[brave marlin]

???

[vivid spire]

Yes I accidentally gave an Alakazam fusion too much power for one of my denied entries

[brave marlin]

what did you give it ?

i usually like my entries tame

[vivid spire]

An ability to wipe out cities. Which honestly is much more a Mewtwo power level

Because it carried around a moon

[brave marlin]

but hearing this

i might just go a lil cravy

wh not

[brave marlin]

woah ok

thanos entry be like:

[jagged ledge]

Because it won't make my job more difficult?

[brave marlin]

understandable have a great day

[vivid spire]

While I have you here, would this make the entry good enough to be resubmitted?

#262.483 Weavxen: Where one POKENAME prowls, an entire gang is hidden. They are adept at pickpocketing and taking berries from Wild Pokémon. However, they guide lost children home through the night, by igniting their staff.

It originally was too evil

[jagged ledge]

I also think part of the issue before was saying they are actively part of Team Rocket, while yes, that is an attribute of the Sprite, it technically goes against game lore?

[vivid spire]

Correct

Though I also took out intimidating people by lighting up their staff, because that does sound more evil than Pokémon should be

[vivid spire]

Here’s a crab rave entry for you.. Magneler:

#82.99: POKENAME has acute vision, allowing it to see threats far away. When they approach, this Pokémon has calculated winning movements and attacks, making fights against it appear as a robotic dance.

[jagged ledge]

Do you have the exact wording of the note saying it was too evil? I'm not saying not to listen to it, I'm just unfamiliar with the exact ruling

[brave marlin]

what a day to live knowing what a crab rave is

[rigid wind]

John Cena?

I’m confused

[vivid spire]

"faq 9 also pokemon are not inherently evil, this breaks the canon"

[brave marlin]

???

hahahahahahha

well hello

it is i

[rigid wind]

Hi

[brave marlin]

john cena

jkjk

im not

[jagged ledge]

FAQ 9 is a big one, yeah. And fair enough then

[rigid wind]

How’s your day going

[brave marlin]

good

u?

[rigid wind]

Good to hear

I’m doing okay just woke up and about to head to work

[brave marlin]

oh, i see

well stay safe

[rigid wind]

I will thank you fake John Cena

[brave marlin]

hahha im going to change that one day

[rigid wind]

lol

[brave marlin]

i just did that for shits and giggles

[rugged socket]

This is the closest you will every come to glory so treat him with respect

[rigid wind]

I will never forget you fake Cena

[brave marlin]

i think ill go with something more personal

until then

you cant see me

[rigid wind]

lol

Good luck to you

Also I was wondering why there haven’t been any entries done for the triple fusions

[neon crystal]

Pipie
#51.82: POKENAME spins webs out of tiny pores in it’s red cheeks. Touch it’s cheeks, and only warm water can unstick you.

[vivid spire]

Any feedback, then on the correction?:

[neon crystal]

is that one good?

[brave marlin]

sup

[vivid spire]

First I think the ideas are solid, but I feel there might be a better way to make the second sentence sound more scientific.

“If a Trainer touches its cheeks, only warm water can unstick them.”

The only other Nitpick is the first “it’s” should be “its” without the apostrophe

[brave marlin]

#103.488
POKENAME seek out coal to fuel the fire within their shell. If they fail to find any, they become immobile. To recover, they detach one of their heads as an alternative fuel source, regrowing it by basking in the sun.

[neon crystal]

okay!

[brave marlin]

does this sound any better?

also side note

i changed my account a bit

[vivid spire]

Sounds good to me

I also, changed my pfp… to my favorite sprite I worked on

[brave marlin]

nice

the only changes for mine are just that its a more personal account now

only did the john ena thing because i didnt use discord much before

so i didnt make it personal towards me but now it is

you can refer to as such:

JC

is an actual nickname i use

it was nice getting to know yall

[vivid spire]

It’s nice to get to know you! I stand by this is the nicest group I’ve been a part of

[brave marlin]

that is the same for me

yo

duck doesnt know

lets say i left

im feeling diabolical

[jagged ledge]

Not in the system. We just can't do it. Hard rule, sorry.

[jagged ledge]

Well you don't need a comma before by. By is a preposition, not a conjunction. Also it might read better as "However, they are not truly heartless. They ignite their staffs at night to guide lost children back home."

[vivid spire]

Done and gonna update the entry as you’ve written

[brave marlin]

#435.473
POKENAME collect scraps to forge makeshift armor and consumes trash to produce poison within their bodies. When they encounter other Pokémon, they clang their scales to intimidate foes, frightening the timid and battling those who remain steadfast.

[jagged ledge]

You don't need the s on consumes because you're still describing a plural behavior.

The end of the second sentence is a little overdramatic, but the real issue is it just reads like a Kommo-o entry with one or two changes and not part of the entry for the sprite itself. You describe the sprite as having scrap armor then refer back to scales.

[brave marlin]

ok i see

#435.473
POKENAME are craftsmen, scavenging scraps from dumps to forge sturdy armor for battle. Their armor is nearly impenetrable but slows them down. When defense is less important, they remove pieces to gain flexibility and maneuverability.

another banger

thx for the feedback

it grants me immense knowledge and will to make better entries

[rigid wind]

Wow that’s really unfortunate but understandable

[brave marlin]

yo

[jagged ledge]

I think "safe start of journeys" is a bit too niche of a focus and too specific of a reference to be a full myth, at least with this phrasing. Should be "that shephards", not "which shephards" when you say "the path", what are you referring to? The last sentence technically works, but could be improved slightly based on modifications to the first one, so we can back on that later.

[soft flicker]

The light shepards to the path in that case

And I'll change it to that

[soft flicker]

Im trying to make it a protector of young trainers and their travels, without saying the word "young trainers" twice

Said to be the protector deity of young trainers, POKENAME can summon a lambent light, that shepherds lost Youngsters back to the path with its gentle glow. In some cities, it's custom to give an offering to this Pokémon upon receiving a starter.

But Youngster sounds kinda strange like that

[rich goblet]

children?

[soft flicker]

Said to be the protector deity of young trainers, POKENAME can summon a lambent light, that shepherds any lost children back to the path with its gentle glow. In some cities, it's custom to give an offering to this Pokémon upon receiving a starter. ?

[rich goblet]

It solves the 'youngsters' bit but I'm doing this right before a nap so I won't comment on the other issues

[regal cedar]

Hello everyone. For today's warm-up, please write an entry that involves a Poison-type fused Pokémon without bringing up their venomous or poisonous abilities.

[brave marlin]

#435.473
POKENAME are craftsmen, scavenging scraps from dumps to forge sturdy armor for battle. Their armor is nearly impenetrable but slows them down. When defense is less important, they remove pieces to gain flexibility and maneuverability.

though i made this before the challenge so ill make another one

[jagged ledge]

Again, what do you mean by "the path"?

[soft flicker]

The path, the route?

Where we also go along in the game, like route 1 etc.

I do have enough characters now to change it to "route" too

If that clarifies it

[rich goblet]

30.434.png

POKENAME work alongside waste collectors to pick up garbage on city streets. They eat trash that cannot be recycled or burned, converting that trash into a biodegradable sludge.

I think this follows the prompt, since it doesn't talk about poison or venom

[storm light]

Nidoqueen/Ninetales - Poison/Fire
#31.38
On nights when the moon is full, POKENAME gather in a single large group to pair with one another. Their tails are such a deep obsidian that they mirror the night sky. Some astronomers even use POKENAME to study constellations.

[brave marlin]

#110.205
POKENAME are often employed in factories, serving as both security and waste management. Their hard shell renders most attacks ineffective, while their ability to convert greenhouse gases into clean air makes them invaluable.

[regal cedar]

"shine a clear obsidian" is kind of an oxymoron: not only is obsidian very black, it's typically very opaque, too. Just "shine" would probably suffice.

You guys are doing great! Keep up the good work!

[storm light]

would it be a bit better to say a deep obsidian instead?

[storm light]

"Their tails are such a deep obsidian that they mirror the night sky."

[dull folio]

Take shine out, just say that "their tail if such a deep black"

The shine is what's making it an oxymoron, you can't really shine with darkness lol

[storm light]

It sounded really pretty in my head

[dull folio]

Ik it does sound great, just kinda contradicts it's self, great entry though

[jagged ledge]

I mean... isn't part of an adventure to go off route and find your own way? Run through the tall grass and the woods? Also might lean a bit too much into the active religious theming?

[shy summit]

you were getting religion out of that?

[vivid spire]

Ooh a challenge? Well how about a Poligar?!?

#62.94: The pattern on POKENAME's stomach never sits still, and those who gaze too long report feeling their consciousness being sucked in. Yet, this Pokémon is timid and dives away from Human contact.

[regal cedar]

"Yet" usually implies a contrast, so I would remove that, and make sure "Human" isn't capitalized.

[storm light]

Somebody give me a type combo to write a dex for, i'm bored but can't decide which one to do

[rich goblet]

Dark Ghost?

[storm light]

#489.399
POKENAME make an appearance during certain spirit festivals. The yellow fur on their bodies flicker like fire and are believed to drive away malevolent spirits. The flicker is more intense and a fresh pumpkin smell is produced when POKENAME are excited.

[storm light]

Meant to reply to this with the entry lol

[rich goblet]

The first sentence doesn't make sense because it is seasonal. Like are they popular for 3 months and forgotten?

Maybe you can make it into a mascot, like...

POKENAME are seasonal mascots of autumn holidays.

I'm not sure how else to phrase it, but yeah, being popular during a season didn't click with me

[storm light]

I wanted to say popular during halloween as living jack-o-lanterns but iirc you can't reference real life holidays

[rich goblet]

That makes sense

[storm light]

But also that leans mostly into pumpkaboo and not a lot into zorua

[rich goblet]

If its specifically for halloween it could be like...

POKENAME come out during certain spirit festivals

That's pretty vague and should easily pass

[storm light]

Instead of come out, maybe make an appearance?

Both work but make an appearance/appear flows better imo

[winged moss]

Pokename resides in vulcanic areas in packs it’s leader though is lazy and likes to doze off on it’s throne.

i think i should add more details

[storm light]

I understand what you're going for, but as is, this is a giant run on sentence. I'll assume this is more of what you had in mind:

POKENAME resides in volcanic areas in packs. It’s leader though is lazy and likes to doze off on it’s throne.

There are a couple problems with this however. "It's" is the contraction form of "it is", what you're looking for is "its", meaning belongs to it.

The second issue I'm seeing off the bat is the first sentence is pertaining to a group of Pokémon, but the second one reads more like documentation of a single leader rather than all of them. These Pokemon live in packs, but are the leaders of all the packs lazy?

I do think the addition of more details would help flesh out the species a bit more as well.

Overall, it's a good shot, but does need some tweaking imo.

[winged moss]

i see

But is it neceserry to combine it with the weavile dex entry or should i come up with something original

[storm light]

Usually it's a good idea to take both parts of the fusion into account when writing an entry. Weavile are known to be devious and cunning, but Torkoal are often found digging up coal to burn for energy and producing smoke based on what's going on. You can always write something that moves away from exactly what both Pokemon are known for, but do be sure to take into account their respective aspect and how that might affect the fusion

[soft flicker]

I think we're talking about the same thing, but thinking differently. Yes, a pokemon journey is all about exploring on your own and making your own path, but wouldn't you wanna be safe, especially when your starting out? To underline my thinking I've wrote lost children. But to make it more clear this is my new draft

Said to be the protector deity of young trainers, POKENAME can summon a lambent light, that guides scared, lost children back to the path with its gentle glow. In some cities, it's custom to give an offering to this Pokémon upon receiving a starter.

And no I don't think this too much religious theming, just a reference to some obscure tradition

[winged moss]

ok i keep That in mind

[hexed fog]

Said to be by whom? Be very careful with deity claims since no pokemon should be a deity per the faq

[soft flicker]

Should I just remove the word deity? Would that solve it

[hexed fog]

That works

[soft flicker]

Changed the "Said to be". The sentences don't flow as i want to but character limit

Murals depict POKENAME as protectors of young trainers. They can summon a lambent light, that guides scared, lost children back to the path with its gentle glow. In some cities, it's custom to give an offering to this Pokémon upon getting a starter.

[brave marlin]

#3.488
Loved by gardeners, POKENAME carries a flower on its back that converts solar power into energy. As a result, it releases a smoky, aromatic scent that soothes nearby Pokémon and encourages plants to flourish.

[hexed fog]

I'd love to see more pokemon that take care of different specific types of vegetables/fruits

Like a pokemon that cares for turnip fields or pear orchards

[brave marlin]

#359.154
POKENAME are highly intelligent, using psychic power to shape tendrils from a special liquid that envelops its body. This mystical slime can revive dead plants, split boulders with ease, and releases a calming fragrance to distract foes.

i had this one hiding in the chamber

[brave marlin]

#439.241
POKENAME have been observed cultivating a small garden as their main food source. The garden is often devoted to a single type of plant, which shapes the taste of their rich, sap-like milk. Harming even one crop is enough to earn their wrath

[brave marlin]

though its not specific towards a singular plant like requested. i made it more general as to make the Pokémon feel more unique amongst themselves

like this individual Tretank likes grapes will the other one could be growing eggplant

[soft flicker]

Kinda vague with "root vegetables" but I'm happy with this one :D

POKENAME live most their life underground, only surfacing to scavenge for seeds or berries to eat. Some work together with root vegetable farmers: POKENAME loosen the soil around the roots for better growth and the farmers feed them leftover produce.

[brave marlin]

yea its vauge but cool entry nonetheless

[soft flicker]

There is the Oddish self fusion that is just a radish but I bet it already has an entry XD

[brave marlin]

probably

[soft flicker]

Huh it doesnt

[brave marlin]

wow

its an opportunity dude

[soft flicker]

Yea! I'll do it

[brave marlin]

banger incoming

[vivid spire]

A Challenge… at this hour? We’ll have a Venuphox:

#3.484: Found nurturing wild lettuce, POKENAME focus their psychic powers through a branch, keeping pests away. The plants flourish under their care, and they drive away any interlopers with a Vine Whip.

[soft flicker]

What do you think?

This Pokémons only food source is radishes, leading to POKENAME coming together to make radish farms. They mimic a radish in looks and bury themselves in the soil; when another Pokémon tries to eat a radish, the group jumps out of the soil to attack.

[brave marlin]

great

[hidden valve]

YO WHAT-

[modest python]

?tag rule2

[upper loom]

Make sure to follow the #rules!

Rule 2 DISALLOWED CONTENT: Nudity/Sex/Anything NSFW. This shouldn't really need to be said, since this is a server dedicated to Pokémon, but here we are. This means no pornography or anything of the like. No NSFW names/avatars, no NSFW conversations, no suggestive emotes, no sexualizing Pokémon or other people, and absolutely no mentions of anything horny whatsoever, even as a joke.

[brave marlin]

apologies i was expressing my joy through a statement that would otherwise be an impossibility

i did not mean to say anything inappropriate

[hidden valve]

I forgive you

the server might not

[brave marlin]

understandable

[summer saffron]

perhaps delete it anyway

[brave marlin]

meh

[summer saffron]

that’s less of a suggestion and more of a “avoid getting in trouble”

[brave marlin]

yea

ok

[brave marlin]

@vivid spire

[regal cedar]

Hi! For today's warmup, I'd love to see a Steel-type entry that mentions the Pokémon's personality.

[brave marlin]

#293.456
Though highly intelligent and capable of ending battles swiftly, POKENAME are showboats. They favors flashy moves in combat and basks in the admiration that follow. This trait, however, can blind it from securing a true victory.

[vivid spire]

A couple of grammar issues. The “it”s should be replaced by “They” and “them” from making it plural in the first sentence.

Then the second sentence would need to be adjusted, it is currently a run on, so I would suggest instead, “They favor flashy moves and bask in the admiration that follows.”

[brave marlin]

also

i got a question

[brave marlin]

@vivid spire

[vivid spire]

Yes?

[brave marlin]

So I got bored and made concept art for a potential sprite

Vaporeon/Kommo-o

This is just a quick sketch I made

But ngl idk where to draw it in pixel form

[vivid spire]

You have a couple of options. If you visit #spriting-guidelines and check the pinned comments, it has a section that lists softwares. I do everything from my phone and personally use Pixel Studio on iOS

[brave marlin]

good to know, thx

ill be an ocasional spriter now

[vivid spire]

Remember the canvas size is 96x96 and after you finish, you need to increase it on lospec.com to 288x288

[brave marlin]

heavy on the ocasional, itll take a lot from me just to draw one T-T

[vivid spire]

Get 3 sprites ready that are from different Pokémon lines, so that you can get the official Spriter designation, and follow the guide on #spriting-guidelines pinned comments

They even have a YouTube video that is very educational for people (like me) who haven’t done a lot of spriting

[brave marlin]

though i think itll take a week for me to even probably have 3 sprites

not because i cant

im donzo lazy

but hows the concept are though?

[rich goblet]

#spriter-general There's a channel you can ask other spriters for help in

[brave marlin]

id like to get some feedback on that

from you guys

[vivid spire]

As @rich goblet stated, it is better to post in #spriter-general and if you want feedback make a post in #1263858526829416539

I will say overall it looks good, the feet may need a bit of a change (due to Kommo-o’s double knees) and you may need to add fins to look like armor on the sprite

[brave marlin]

yea i saw that too and made the changes after the i sent the photo

but over all thats nice to hear

thx

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/244.324/

POKENAME are strong yet prideful Pokémon and have a hard time dealing with failure. They are known to haphazardly shoot flames when they are stressed, so Trainers need to support them whenever they get temper tantrums.

I don't know why I imagine this fusion getting upset when losing but I do

What do you think bobo?

[shrewd barn]

As POKENAME grows, one of its arms shall grow to resemble a weapon specialized for close combat. Wooden pieces may flake off as it strikes so they can sprout back bigger and stronger, enhancing its capabilities.

Will submit once it gets into the game, but I want feedback for anything that should be changed

[rich goblet]

As POKENAME grows, one of its arms grows to resemble a weapon specialized for close combat. Wooden pieces flake off as it strikes, which causes its weapon to sprout back bigger and stronger, enhancing its capabilities.

I think this fixes a few grammatical errors, so yeah!

[shrewd barn]

That works, thank you very munch

[regal cedar]

POKENAME=they at the start, so make sure to use "their" for "its body" instead of "its", or, you can change it to "is highly intelligent"

[regal cedar]

Don't forget the period! You've been doing a great job with word variety.

[regal cedar]

One criticism I do have is that it already mentions they keep pests away through "their psychic powers...through a branch", so mentioning "any interlopers with a vine whip" seems, technically, contradictory.

[regal cedar]

Their only food source is radishes? Do you mean the only thing they can consume is radishes? And by 'making radish farms', are you saying they plant radishes and take care of them?

[soft flicker]

Exactly that! I've had some truble with the character limit, should I do another draft for it?

[vivid spire]

A fair criticism. I updated it but was super tempted to add a joke (Wizard Fireball) into it:

Found nurturing wild lettuce, POKENAME focus their psychic powers through a branch, keeping pests away. The plants flourish under their care, and they drive away any interlopers with their mystic powers.

[soft flicker]

Omg. Now I have to make an "I don't care how big the room is, I cast fireball" description

[vivid spire]

To be fair the Pokémon would survive

[storm light]

Despite knowing a bit about the world's oceans, there could always be some surprises lurking in the depths! For the third exercise of the day, what are some Pokémon that might only be found in the midnight zone of the ocean or deeper? How do they navigate their surroundings without any natural sunlight? Or better yet, how do they find prey/avoid becoming prey in the dark?

I've had this typed up since last night, but wanted to post it at a more active time lol Hope yall aren't overwhelmed

[brave marlin]

The #spriter-general is very chaotic

T-T

I'm sadge

I already posted the concept art

And got some feedback

But I still want your guys feedback as well

Don't mind the leg 🥴

[storm light]

Defnitely something I would use on my team, my fav eeveelution plus my second fav pseudo legend

[brave marlin]

Yoo

Also my favorite Eeveelution

It's basically a glorified Vaporeon but with a fin cape

Though it'll take me some time to even post this

I don't got experience with pixels

The pencil has always been my 1 and only weapon

[storm light]

You could probably post it in concept art and work with someone to have it sprited

[brave marlin]

True

But

I'm already halfway there

T-T

Oh no

This is gonna take a month of my life away

[storm light]

Don't stress yourself about it. Art takes time and it's better to make sure you have a final product your proud of than one that doesn't look as well in your eyes

[brave marlin]

Welp

I'll be back again

To send the finished product

Wish me luck 🤪

[muted wraith]

Regarding ||Kyurem's og fusions||, Am I allowed to manually splice entries from Gamefreak?

349.351
POKENAME, Originally known as "White Kyurem", strives to protect a world of truth arriving for people and Pokémon. POKENAME can use the power of both fire and ice.
350.351
POKENAME, Originally known as "Black Kyurem", battles in order to protect a world of ideals arriving for people and Pokémon. POKENAME can use the power of both electricity and ice.

[vivid spire]

That is up to the Unowns, however I thought those were already the in game Dex entries for IF

[rugged socket]

Community DexSlog: Bellossom/lives away from birthplace - Bellossom/Wooper (182.194)

When POKENAME experiences its first rain, it immediately travels far away until it finds a sunny place, taking a ball of mud with them. When they meet a Pokémon or Trainer they wish to be friends with forever, they gift them the mudball.

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/13.3/

POKENAME releases toxic pollen from the flower on its back. The stinger on its head is considered vestigial, as its size prevents it from utilizing its horn.

[hexed fog]

I would love to head about some pokemon that are used by humans in foraging for rare herbs like White Herb, Mental Herb, Revival Herb or Big Root! Remember item names should be capitalized

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/69.23/

POKENAME tails are grown and mixed with other herbs to produce an Energy Root, a bitter clump of roots that heals Pokémon. They prefer humid climates, so POKENAME nurseries are built near jungles.

https://www.fusiondex.org/69.24/

POKENAME tails are grown and mixed with other herbs to produce a Big Root, a large clump of roots that help Pokémon absorb nutrients. Their underbellies look like a large predator, which causes other Pokémon to leave them alone.

Let me know if you have any feedback, or if its good to go!

[jagged ledge]

I would very strongly recommend against doing so. The point of these entries is to create original writing. If you want the Spliced Entries, we have the option for Auto-Spliced entries.

[unborn rock]

Took a break, but I'm ready to write some more dex entries from my playthrough.
Scolidrio
424.85
Each head uses a different type of venom. It attacks its prey with all three heads in turn, ensuring that at least one will be effective.

[rich goblet]

I have a few fixes you might want to incorporate (or not)

Each of POKENAME's heads uses a different type of venom. It attacks its prey with all three heads, ensuring that at least one will be effective.

[unborn rock]

Chartini
4.147
Every time POKENAME molts, the flame on its tail consumes the shed skin and burns stronger. As the flame burns stronger, its strength and size grows.

Chartini
5.147
POKENAME's body temperature is too hot to shed its skin naturally. To be able to grow, it seeks out friendly battles with other Pokémon, causing it to molt and grow larger.

[rich goblet]

I'm a little confused, how do pokemon battles lead to shedding?

Maybe you could describe how that works, like by induces molting through injuries faced in battles or something

[unborn rock]

That was the idea, yes. Let's try this, then:
POKENAME's body temperature is too hot to shed its skin naturally. To be able to grow, it seeks out friendly battles with other Pokémon, and the impact of the fights causes the outer layer to molt.

[hexed fog]

@low violet remember to put 'POKENAME' instead of the first "it".

[rich goblet]

I like it, a little better

[hexed fog]

Pokedex Update has been completed. Please allow time for your ingame dex to update. No actual update is required on the client it will happen automatically as you open the game

This should be up to about 5 mins ago

[unborn rock]

Thought about it a little more and I came up with this revised version:
POKENAME's body temperature is so hot, its molt lightly fuses to its body when it sheds its skin. To be able to grow, it seeks out friendly battles with other Pokémon, which dislodges the molt and allows it to shed its skin properly.

[rich goblet]

Dislodges its scales maybe? Is molt a word?

I genuinely don't know hence me pointing it out

[unborn rock]

I was under the impression that "molt" or "moult" can be used as a noun for the discarded skin left behind, though I've never been a reptile expert. I don't suppose there are any herpetologists in the chat to confirm?

[rich goblet]

I don't think I've heard molt as a noun, which caused the confusion

[storm light]

yall didn't see that oopsie

#522.441
POKENAME's Screech is enough to cause temporary deafness and nausea in those close to it. It uses this ability to stun prey and foes alike, swiftly closing in from above to attack.

[vivid spire]

Dictionary of the dayyy:

Molt is a verb when something goes through the act of molting.

Molt is a noun for when an animal (usually bird) is in the season of molting

[rich goblet]

https://tenor.com/bLju1iyC6Vn.gif

[vivid spire]

Also, I did have to check the dictionary, and you are correct. Molt is also a noun for leftover feathers/fur/shell fragments/Reptile skin

[storm light]

Not so sure how to feel about this one, but also I don't think Trevenant are very keen on human contact

#439.339
POKENAME, despite their Sylveon DNA, are often loners living within dark forests. Attempts to study them in the wild prove difficult because they shy away from human contact, preferring to watch from a distance.

[rich goblet]

I don't think DNA would be a thing to mention, maybe you could add onto it by saying something like,

"Despite their docile nature" or something like that, it's supposed to stand alone you know?

Like what about the Sylveon DNA is important

[storm light]

I was under the assumption both Pokemon used in the fusion would have an effect on the result's temperament. Since Eevee evolve into Sylveon through high affection, it would provide a contrast to Trevenant being a Pokemon that doesn't entirely like people in its forests. Not to mention another one of my entries mentioning dna was approved previously.

[rich goblet]

Oh if DNA was approved then I think its alright, I didn't know that

[rich goblet]

Cool cool, my bad

I don't know what IRL concepts are okay and aren't, so I try to avoid them

[storm light]

Not meant as a rude thing, just wanted to make sure I had reciepts lmao

[rich goblet]

Nah you're cool

[storm light]

I would think dna might be okay since the pokemon world does have scientists and the dna splicers are a thing in the base game so they would probably have knowledge of dna in general, at least that was my thought process

[narrow cosmos]

Almost 2400 approved entries, nice.

I always feel kinda bad when my random searching for inspiration leads me to making a "prior entry exists" on the chart, but I'm glad the Unowns and IF allows for multiple dex entries per fusion/sprite.

[thorn ingot]

God, looking back at some of my old entries, I am so glad the character cap is 250 now

I definitely feel the restriction in some of them from then

[hexed fog]

I would love to hear more about scales, horns and pincers used in medicine

[vivid spire]

Dang, haven’t participated most of today. But comeback challenge for the end of the night: Krookotle:

#361.7: Hidden among sandstone riverbanks, POKENAME lounge about, depending on their intimidating aura for protection. Their environment chips off pieces of shell, which are steeped in tea for home remedies.

[willow venture]

Idk if you've seen it in practice what happens is the dex entries get mushed together instead of showing them separately each

So like on one page it'll be X' dex entry, and then the next page just becomes Y or Z's dex entry out of nowhere

[narrow cosmos]

Yeah, it happens, you can just keep pressing the confirm/advance button and it'll swap, it'll seem disjointed sometimes but hey, maybe it'll get fixed some time.

[willow venture]

Yeah the disjointedness is annoying

But I appreciate that you can technically just

Write an extra dex entry to a mon that already has one

But I prefer to write those that hasn't had one of course

Gotta be the uncharted explorer

[narrow cosmos]

Yeah, I mostly just try to go for unused ones, but sometimes I don't bother checking prior to every single entry, so it happens.

[willow venture]

I've been checking mon sprites like a hawk on FusionDex since lol

To make sure what I wrote is the first one at least

[rugged socket]

Community DexSlog: Arcanine/Relies on the kindness of others - Meloetta Pirouette Forme/Arcanine (467.59)

POKENAME performs dances at such speeds that its paws will often set on fire. Once this happens it unlocks its full power and becomes engulfed in flames, mesmerising viewers. After these performances it is exhausted and needs carefully attending to.

[lusty bough]

Pikagey: Pikachu and Pidgey playing when Pikachu accidentally stepped on a DNA Splicer, causing Pikagey to be born.

[hexed fog]

Please read the rules

[quiet chasm]

I have just sent off my first few, how do you find out if they have been approved and how long does it take typically?

[short jasper]

You can check the list of approved dex entries (the link is in #dex-entries-submissions ). I’ve been making a ton of dex entries recently, and a lot of them got approved within like a day or two

Make sure to use Find on Page (on a computer it’s control+F) to search your Discord name on the list

I have 25 approved entries :)

[narrow cosmos]

Yeah, what Miranda said, just look for your Discord name on the accepted page to see how many you got.

[short jasper]

I use if.daena.me to check entries (the Random Fusion button has served me well), but sometimes it’s not up to date, so I accidentally wrote a duplicate entry for Staryu + Magnezone. At least it’s only happened for that one

[narrow cosmos]

Same, I'd been using FusionDex for sprites and ended up doubling up on the same Pokemon.

[chilly bloom]

I wish I had a good place to indicate if a fusion has pending custom entries but I'm severely behind on UX work

[narrow cosmos]

You do plenty for us already maintaining the site and having made room for custom entries, no worries on something like that.

[brave marlin]

i give

ima just find someone to do it for me T-T

[quiet chasm]

Thanks for the advice everyone

What got you into the entry writing? Do you write outside of PIF?

[narrow cosmos]

I used to write fanfics and such a bit yeah, when I saw custom dex entries were a thing in PIF, I had to try and take part just because I really enjoy the creativity of the game. Fusions has always been something I really liked in media/fangames, etc. Same with multiverse stuff, it might be cliche or overplayed but it hits a sweet spot for me.

[regal cedar]

Hi @quiet chasm , you have 3 entries that are all labelled under "165.129.png".

"POKENAME use a combination of splashing and short bursts of flight to move around their environment. Tourists to the Kanto region and locals alike find their unusual movement entertaining to watch."

"POKENAME feed off the detritus on riverbeds and on the surface of ponds. They are known for their ability to keep bodies of water exceptionally clean. "

"Stronger Pokémon stay well away from POKENAME due to the striking pattern on its back. POKENAME that make it to the top of waterfalls are believed to be a sign of good luck."

Which one was intended? Were the others intended for other sprites?

[vivid spire]

I also write fanfics on Ao3, though most of them are considered Body Horror/Horror adjacent. I didn’t know how to start spriting, so I thought I would help the community by writing Dex entries. Though, due to encouragement from the community during the last competition, I am now working on sprites

[vivid spire]

First entry of the day, Charantis:

#6.477: Vain to the extreme, POKENAME are easily agitated when their scales get dirty, immediately blasting flames at the source of the mess. They spend hours preening, using their tail tip and leaves to scrub their bodies.

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/80.24/

POKENAME has a Shellder attached to its tail, which clamps down on occasion. When this happens, it flares its hood, which causes onlookers to become confused by inducing a flurry of dull and boring thoughts.

[late quarry]

dope

[soft flicker]

The second sentence is kinda hard to read, I would switch cause and Effect around.

POKENAME has a Shellder attached to its tail, which clamps down on occasion. When this happens, it flares its hood, inducing a flurry of dull and boring thoughts in onlookers, confusing them.

[soft flicker]

Forgot the Ping

[rich goblet]

Thank you!

[soft flicker]

Maybe the last "them" could be changed? It can refer to the onlookers or the thoughs(even if this one is nonsensical)

[rich goblet]

Oops, I already submitted this

[fossil root]

https://www.fusiondex.org/sprite/pif/82.82a/
How does this sound?

"The Fusion of two Magneton results in the material from one turning into a magnetic sand the other uses. It resembles a beast seen in a research journal from another region"

or, for one based on Violet, we could instead say "a supernatural magazine" instead of "research journal".

[soft flicker]

It a minor change, either it goes unchanged or an Unown changes it

Maybe the first sentence could be changed like so:
"After fusing two Magneton, one immediately crumbles into magnetic sand. The other Magneton uses this sand in devastating attacks....."
( the first sentence is just so long, so I would either shorten it or break it into two sentences)

[soft flicker]

Damn I'm bad with pings tonight

Cool idea tho

[fossil root]

"Upon fusing two Magneton, one immediately crumbles into magnetic sand, used by the survivor. It resembles a beast seen in a book from another region"

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/41.191/

POKENAME is completely blind and relies on echolocation and heat to maneuver through its environment. Whenever it goes to sleep, it wraps around a stalactite with vines.

[tender mist]

https://www.fusiondex.org/sprite/pif/321.296b

POKENAME usually searches to battle for fun with other pokemon and pokemon trainers. When they are presented with any chance of battling, POKENAME takes it, no matter the risk.

[rugged socket]

Community DexSlog: Salamence/Contains another Pokémon - Salamence/Palkia

POKENAME was long believed to be a fable. Its power is truly legendary, able to distort space-time around itself to render it in a form incomprehensible to humans. When angry it breathes fire at temperatures that seem to make the air around it melt.

Is this okay?

[jagged ledge]

That just sounds like any Palkia entry though. Like obviously you need to be careful with this Sprite because it's obviously a joke alt and a niche reference at that, but I question the originality is all.

[rich goblet]

Some days the juices flow, other days my entries are pretty stale. Today is a stale bread day

[jagged ledge]

If you hit Ctrl+F on the Submissions sheet and search for the Sprite Number, that's a pretty easy way to tell. Technically a bit trickier, but I also tend to use the DexGrid provided on the sheet just for the sake of looking around at other potential options/runs as well.

[jagged ledge]

See above

[short jasper]

That only works if you remember which sprites you’ve written for and their dex numbers. And I definitely don’t, since I usually just do a bunch of random ones in one sitting

[rugged socket]

DexSlog Grid #1: Thrive Together - 30/100 entries! 🎉
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eEDisY-UaS44v_kBY8tNA4qmVEP6fToEKTzBPN_bcro/edit?usp=sharing

[jagged ledge]

Oh if you're looking for entries you've already done, then that makes sense to search by username. I thought you meant looking for new sprites to write for, my bad.

[narrow cosmos]

Did that, but sometimes it's tedious to wait and see if the numbers match so I just fire off on every sprite that I think I've never seen/wrote for, consequences be damned.

[jagged ledge]

Fair enough lol. I mostly meant if you're looking to see if a Sprite you're planning on writing for has an entry yet, so again, that's on me.

[narrow cosmos]

Yeah, that's what I mean, finding a sprite and then searching its numbers to see if it's got an entry yet can be a little tedious, sometimes it's easier to fire and forget.

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/501.458/

POKENAME resembles clowns that appear during certain love festivals. Its love of vibrant, energetic performances are what make it popular during Pokémon Contests.

For Dexslog LOVE acronym

@rugged socket Could you fill in the dex image for me? I can’t do that while on mobile

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/222.132/

POKENAME latches onto groups of Corsola and extends their reach. In return they feed it leftovers from their meals. It also protects Corsola from oil spills by guiding the oil away from where they live.

@rugged socket This one too if you could! For ditto symbiotic

[soft flicker]

For the DexDoku, does Sun/Moon and UltraSun/UltraMoon count? Technically it doesn't have a Gym....

If yes, then this is my Entry for Starter/Before First Gym (Sun/Moon/UltraSun/UltraMoon)
And also my funny reference to "I don't care how big the room is, I cast fireball!"

POKENAME live in caves for the first few weeks of their live. It has happened that, while playing around with their fire, they set themselves and their nest mates on fire in the enclosed space. It doesn't hurt them, but they need help to put it out.

[rugged socket]

Love this one!

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/168.336/

POKENAME helps therapists around the world with conducting exposure therapy. Its ferocious appearance is only matched by its doting personality. Clients have an easier time expressing how they feel after a few sessions.

DexSlog - Salamance - Communication

@rugged socket One more before I go do some work IRL

[jagged ledge]

Dang lol

But also understandable

DexGrid just in case

[rich goblet]

https://tenor.com/bYQDu.gif

Oh my god I mischanneled so hard I end up here

[jagged ledge]

Lol it's ok

I appreciate the Bond reference

[regal cedar]

Psst! A reminder to all the newer writers, and even old ones! Make sure to check the FAQ on the sheet for guidelines on keeping entries consistent with our standards and PIF lore.

[rich goblet]

What did I do this time

Okidoki

Actually, I think it might empahsis on might help if we made a channel with a list of frequently violated FAQs so people don't have to click out of discord

I know its a small thing, but a lot of people are either very new, or don't know how to navigate sheets very well, or both

[jagged ledge]

I guess first Trial Captain would be the equivalent? But also Bonsly can be found before going to the academy in ScarVi, so it counts, sure.

[rich goblet]

There's also the fact that the sheet is hard to load on mobile

[quiet chasm]

The dexdoku pinned post has confused me a bit, do you have to submit all work for dexdoku or is this a different thing

[jagged ledge]

"Their live(s)".

So are the events of the second and third sentences only while they're in the caves? Where do they go after the caves? Nest mates? So they nest together? Who puts out the fire? Why do they play with fire?

Also the sentence structure of the second and third sentences need work. Right now, they're kinda clunky. By using "It has happened", that's already an introductory preposition that you then immediately transition into another transition. You could just shorten it to "They accidentally set themselves and their nest mates on fire during playtime" or something like that. The last sentence is very blunt and what "It" is referring to is unclear. Sure we know "It" is the fire and/or action of setting the fire, but that doesn't read formally.

[jagged ledge]

This channel is for Custom Dex Entries for Custom Sprites within the game. The Dexdoku Event information was pinned because it is currently one of our most prominent writing events and I simply wanted to spread the information because there is not a Writing Events Ping and some people just don't check other channels lol

Discussing Dexdoku entries here is an option, not a rule. There is also #1210021946105004052

[storm light]

Could there be some Pokemon that only appear during certain types of weather? 👀

[jagged ledge]

I still think this is one of the entries I'm most proud of.

It's a Hykou Haiku.

[rich goblet]

Oh, my god! IT IS A HAIKU

[jagged ledge]

[storm light]

boooooo, i love it lmfao

[narrow cosmos]

I'm not sure which of mine I'm most proud of. Maybe the Klinklang fusions with Groudon and Kyogre but somebody fine-tuned my ideas heavily after the first batch broke FAQ rules so I can't quite count them.

[dull folio]

Okay thats genius lol

[jagged ledge]

Thank you lol

[dull folio]

Okay coming back from my writing break, this is a Dex doku Mon and this entry went through a lot of tweaks so I wanna see what you guys think

POKENAME is seen as a leader of flocks of Spearow, with them all following as it flies. It's seen as a symbol of the start of a Trainer's journey, with reports of young teenagers seeing it streak through the sky as they set off on their first adventure.

Obviously a reference to the first episode of the anime, though it would be good with the whole new beginnings theme

[regal cedar]

I like it! "trainers" should be "Trainer's", to note. I do wonder if the start of one of the sentences should be changed, although I'm not sure to what. The both start with "[It] is seen as a..."

[regal cedar]

I'll take a look.

[dull folio]

That's what I thought but I couldn't think of another starter

[regal cedar]

Neither can I at the moment

[rich goblet]

Considered?

Considered a symbol of the start of a Trainer's journey?

@dull folio What do you think of that word

[rich goblet]

463.59

POKENAME are prideful creatures, and make sure their trainer knows it. They get fired up when they become an underdog because they want to excel for their Trainer.

[regal cedar]

first trainer -> Trainer

[rich goblet]

[regal cedar]

I feel like there should be a bit more context. Underdog in terms of, like, not being the most powerful team member? Are you meaning they get fired up when they have to compete?

[rich goblet]

I need to start leaving my entries out for longer, I keep making these small mistakes

[rich goblet]

I was thinking that they make a comeback after falling behind in some task

[regal cedar]

Hmm, I'm not sure that gets it across.

[rich goblet]

POKENAME are prideful creatures, and make sure their Trainer knows it. When they fall behind and become an underdog, they push themselves to eek out victories

^^^ Any better?

@regal cedar

[regal cedar]

No, you forgot to capitalize trainer

[rich goblet]

Someone should document how many times I've done that

[regal cedar]

"eek out"?

[rich goblet]

The image I'm trying to convey is that they barely make it a success

Let me find better verbage

POKENAME are prideful creatures, and make sure their Trainer knows it. When they fall behind and become an underdog, they push themselves to eke out victories.

[rich goblet]

Do you have a better verb? I'm having trouble with it @ _ @

[regal cedar]

Ahh, I see.

It's "eke out".

[rich goblet]

Could you replace the entry with this if possible? I will do my best to let an entry sit for longer 🙏

[regal cedar]

ye

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/356.248/

POKENAME takes up to ten minutes to reach peak velocity because of its large mass. It rarely needs to reach its peak speed because its bulky body scares most Pokémon.

[jagged ledge]

Wait so it's increasing speed, but it doesn't have to increase speed? Does it only move to chase?

[jagged ledge]

Fall behind in what context?

[rich goblet]

In battle! I definitely goofed submitting that one too early

[rich goblet]

I was trying to describe how the pokemon takes a long time to reach its max speed, but doesn't need to because its scary looking

[jagged ledge]

Yeah... where is the connection?

You need speed to travel in general

Both of your entries assume there are battles happening without actively setting or describing any battles and come across disjointed or unclear.

[rich goblet]

omg you're right!

I think I need to workshop the ninjask one. I already submitted the rockruff one so we might need to do more of a hot-fix for that one

[jagged ledge]

Yeah, it'll be fine. Honestly I might just suggest a rework of both and I can deny the submitted one to give the next one time to cook.

[rich goblet]

Yeah, let's deny the rockruff one, it isn't my best work

It's easier than going back and forth on the sheet

[jagged ledge]

Yeah, thanks for being understanding.

[rich goblet]

The current entry I have (and need to work on) is:

POKENAME are prideful creatures, and make sure their Trainer knows it. When they fall behind and become an underdog, they push themselves to eke out victories.

I'm thinking of adding 'in a battle' or 'in battle' after fall behind, but is there anything else I need to fix?

[hexed fog]

I would love to hear about pokemon who shed terribly during the summer

[willow venture]

Eyyyyy I'm ranked #79 from #91 last month

(In Pokedex entry numbers)

That's what I call

[jagged ledge]

The first sentence comes across as very informal. The addition of "and make sure their Trainers know it" doesn't add anything and isn't formatted correctly. For starters, you're adding an extra comma run-on for an unrelated independent clause again. Secondly, it should be "They make sure their Trainers know it". Thirdly, you go from a descriptive verb "are" to an active verb "make". Fourthly, how do they "make sure their Trainers know it"? Even if we are to assume that the "It" refers to the idea of them being prideful creatures (again, informal, but understandable), the second sentence has the issue of an assumed battle that we already discussed and there is a difference between proud, determined, and scrappy. Are they only proud when backed into a corner? I understand the wanting to include the word "underdog", I just question the description of the bigger picture.

[rich goblet]

I think I’m getting the picture of the critique, and I’ll make a few changes incorporating what I see here

[hexed fog]

Wild list with needed entries have been updated

[rich goblet]

POKENAME love participating in Pokémon Battles because they enjoy entertaining audiences. They particularly enjoy playing the role of underdog, as they can eke out victory from almost certain defeat.

[jagged ledge]

Wait, the Wild List is back?

[hexed fog]

I want to hear about slime used in Repel, picnic basket thieves and olive pluckers

[hexed fog]

This should be the last chunk of sprites

[jagged ledge]

Dang

[hexed fog]

Not many

[jagged ledge]

I call dibs on the Repel idea, I know the perfect mon if it doesn't have an entry yet

[rich goblet]

Also wild list being back is such happy news

[hexed fog]

Let's hear about birds that use other mon's fur in their nest, windchime thieves and pokemon dens in abandoned buildings

[rich goblet]

@jagged ledge I think this eliminates the issues with the first sentence and keeps what I had in mind. I think I made a lot of assumptions that led to a confusing entry.

[hexed fog]

Pokemon that munch on pond scum, unripened pears and rotten bananas!

Pokemon that make nests under docks, sleep more soundly during thunderstorms and gnaw on satellite dishes

We can do it!!!

[jagged ledge]

The odorless sludge constantly dripping from POKENAME creates an odd mist that causes approaching Pokémon to flee as if pushed away by an invisible force. Scientists have collected this slime for use in Repels.

[hexed fog]

Wild list mons D: we need more entries!

[gilded spade]

this is my Murkrow blastoise fusion any feedback ?

[willow venture]

You should prob go to #1050404143807873157 for this

[gilded spade]

oh sorry

[dull folio]

Would still have have to be "it's considered a symbol

[dull folio]

There's more of them

[plain scarab]

POKENAME tricks its prey with its small and adorable form. Once close enough, it bites with its venomous fangs

It looks adorable not gonna lie

[vivid spire]

Early morning, back at work. The only Wild list mon I say was Brecute:

#355.102: The tree-like antenna on the central POKENAME smells for berries, while the other five gather food. When they sense any fruit nearby, they roll at over twenty miles per hour, lifting food psychically as they pass. Many picnic baskets have been stolen while they forage.

[proven pier]

Feeling pretty good about this Toxitar entry:

The poison from a POKENAME causes a temporary paralysis lasting 3 days. It can make the affected area feel as though it's made of stone, and it can spread throughout the entire body if not treated quickly enough.

Or, maybe one for Slurklang?

The internal mechanics of a POKENAME constantly create various desserts. It reserves the richest and most decadent confections for its trainer.

[short jasper]

Hell yeah, I love detritivore Pokémon. There’s not enough in the canon — it’s basically just the Grimer line, the Trubbish line, Shroomish, and Wimpod

[jagged ledge]

I would say something like "Just a drop can make the victim feel as though the infected site is made out of stone. The effect can quickly spread through the body if not treated properly." Just to avoid "it" being used for both the poison and affected area and using the comma and conjunction ("and" is a continuous conjunction, you actually don't need a comma most of the time you use it correctly because it continues the same clause. Adding clauses through "and" is how you get run-ons)

[rich goblet]

162.215

POKENAME hides in tall grass outside campsites and waits for the right opportunity to steal food. Its hooked claws allow it to latch onto picnic baskets without damaging the food inside.

[jagged ledge]

I would add "in tall grass (outside campsites) and waits for the right opportunity to steal food." Adds more scenery and avoids repetition that way. 👍

[rich goblet]

463.59

POKENAME love participating in Pokémon Battles because they enjoy entertaining audiences. They particularly enjoy playing the role of underdog because they can eke out victory from almost certain defeat.

I think this is (finally) okay to post?

[scenic badge]

decided to start porting over my dex entries

[scenic badge]

to me it sounds great

[vivid spire]

Thought I would go down a more “Cuddly pet” angle for a couple, starting with Rateary:

#19.403: Given to children as a test of responsibility, POKENAME are cuddly and extremely social. If other Pokémon are around, they will gather their shed fur to add to their nest, particularly favoring Mareep wool.

[rich goblet]

Any commentary on this?

[vivid spire]

The second for today is Nidogey:

#31.16: POKENAME are reknowned for their ability to mimic sounds, keeping their nests safe by using larger Pokémon calls. When Trainers give them whiney objects, they immediately imprint, following the person around and attacking threats with venomous pecks.

[vivid spire]

I can’t see anything wrong with it, and I love it.

[rich goblet]

There's a lot going on here.

A few edits I'd personally make are...

using larger Pokémon calls to mimicking predator growls -- This one is a stylistic choice but makes it clear what the larger Pokémon is

They imprint onto objects that make sounds, and follow Trainers to defend that object -- I'm having a hard time parsing the second sentence so this is my attempt at fixing it

[vivid spire]

Fair play, I was thinking of Crows and shiny object obsessions. (Curse autocorrect for making it whiney instead!). Here it is fixed:

POKENAME are reknowned for their ability to mimic sounds, keeping their nests safe mimicking predator growls. They immediately imprint onto objects making interesting sounds, and follow Trainers to They imprint onto objects that make sounds, and follow Trainers to defend that object

[rich goblet]

by mimicking

Or maybe copying

I realized we used mimicking twice so copying probably

[vivid spire]

POKENAME are reknowned for their ability to mimic sounds, keeping their nests safe by copying predator growls.

Any thoughts on Rateary?

[rich goblet]

Personal choice, but focusing on the nest bit or the children bit would help, it feels a bit scattered atm

Like how does the test of responsibility relate to the nest

[hexed fog]

We need more pokemon that use mail from mailboxes in their nest

[vivid spire]

Fair, think my brain is mush after the weekend

Here is the correction:

POKENAME are cuddly and extremely social, building their nests close to Pokémon parks. When other Pokémon are distracted, they will gather their shed fur to add to the nest, particularly favoring Mareep wool.

[rich goblet]

Better, yeah

https://www.tiktok.com/@rvthegsds/video/7526221072962768184

It reminded me of this tiktok

[quiet chasm]

Cute entry, just some small suggestions: renowned does not have a 'k' in it. Also, if they can mimic many sounds, then why are they only copying predator growls? it reminds me of how prairie dogs have different sounds to communicate different threats, that might make the dex entry more cohesive?

Just saw I replied to an earlier draft, apologies

[quiet chasm]

love

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/3.54/

POKENAME communicates telepathically with plants through the flower on its head. It spends a lot of time recovering from headaches because it is flooded with messages from vegetation.

[vivid spire]

I love it, personal preference would be to change the last “plants” to vegetation

[rich goblet]

Submitted, yay

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/54.3/

POKENAME experience headaches that are alleviated by the pollen from the flower on its back. Limited by its stout limbs, it is known to rub the flower against trees to self-administer the pollen.

[rich goblet]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRTCwquyCHc

This is what I imagine Psysaur doing

I'm so used to twitch chats that I forget there's sometimes downtime in this chat

https://www.fusiondex.org/54.5/

POKENAME experience headaches of varying intensity, which can be measured by the flame on its tail. The shorter the flame is, the more intense the headache.

I think I'll submit that one for now, maybe its the caffeine talking but I don't see anything wrong with it

[vivid spire]

I think they both are fine

[rich goblet]

https://www.fusiondex.org/54.9/

POKENAME eats Lotad and other aquatic plant Pokémon, which are plentiful in ponds and lakes. Whenever it eats too much, it experiences a headache that causes it to spray water from its water cannons.

Tummyache turned headache /joke

[vivid spire]

They’re experiencing water on the brain

[jagged ledge]

Which is not a traditional conjunction, it is a clarifying preposition.

Should be "Varying intensity that can be measured (etc)"

[rich goblet]

I’m still a little confused but I’m going to google this

Ooooooh, I think I get it

https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/when-to-use-that-and-which

In case anyone else wants to see what I learned

[jagged ledge]

Yeah, basically "which" indicates an aside or a clarifying statement or comment, it's a separate "extra" clause. You're using it to connect a modification of a statement or subject, which is a crucial but subtle difference.

[rich goblet]

So if I wanted to say

POKENAME extends and retracts its water cannons in response to stress, which makes measuring its stress possible.

The which in this case is because I added like an incomplete idea at the end

Wait

I think I understand, it’ll take practice but I think so

[jagged ledge]

Technically? It's an odd thing to have it at the end of a complete clause because normally it directly follows what it's modifying.

It's more correct, but it's still not quite right if that makes sense

[rich goblet]

Haha, English is like that

[jagged ledge]

If it makes you feel any better, I first clocked the issue a couple days ago and it took me until now to be confident enough to say anything

[rich goblet]

POKENAME extends and retracts its water cannons in response to stress. Whenever it experiences a headache, the cannons contract and makes it difficult to shoot water.

https://www.fusiondex.org/9.54/

[summer saffron]

“We are not able to tell that which is better”

[rugged socket]

Community DexSlog: Cacturne/'underdog' - Cacturne/Machamp

POKENAME appears to understand that everyone loves an underdog, and seems to take great pleasure in absolutely overwhelming any that it faces. After fights it must rest for several days, as its sandy blood struggles to bring nutrients to its muscles.

[storm light]

Eh, I have a feeling i could write the last sentence better, but it's not coming to mind rn.

#181.443
As POKENAME flies, the clouds on its wings generate electricity. Its wings darken and lightning begins to arc from the orbs when it builds enough charge. When charged, flocks are often mistaken for distant thunderstorms, driving Trainers indoors.

[vivid spire]

Maybe more like: “When charged, flocks are often mistaken for distant thunderstorms, driving Trainers indoors”

[crisp hazel]

First I've ever done... but it looks so darn cool. IDK as an Aussie I am a huge alligator fan so... a big giant alligator dragon got my attention. Would love some critique.
https://www.fusiondex.org/368.160/

#368.160

Trainers bumping into POKENAME mistake it for a drifting log. POKENAME can lie still in water for hours at a time.

[rich goblet]

Please read everything in #dex-entries-submissions
AND the FAQ in
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JOqitOP72D-s_es1-F7OzVPUkKJ3tytjfvhptx1KAK8/edit?gid=1870730174#gid=1870730174

This entry would not be accepted due to several issues.

[crisp hazel]

got it

[lime spoke]

Bear with me as well because this is my first one.

#500.318

POKENAME's cavernous shell serves as a home for Carbink, who will in return guard the jewels within its cave from Sableye and other thieves. Its ability to naturally produce crystals in its cave has made it a highly sought after fusion.

Open to any and all feedback and ideas.

[rich goblet]

This is a solid entry, I'm not the best grammar nerd, but this is an A+ concept.

When submitting to the form in #dex-entries-submissions please remember to use your discord username. It is a lowercase username so don't capitalize it.

Also, you can find the Pokedex number in calculators like this one: https://www.fusiondex.org/

[lime spoke]

Appreciate you friend

[crisp hazel]

Okay so i am cutting it down to two sentences, less graphic. And essentially following the FAQ as it is essentially for 13 year olds got it.

Thank you Duck!

[rich goblet]

FAQ 9 -- "Dex entries should describe the entire species rather than specific individual members of the species"

The text as written describes the first POKENAME to be found.

If you want to include the log bit, here's an example of what it might look like:

Trainers bump into POKENAME when rowing because they mistake the Pokémon for a log.

[crisp hazel]

ohh, so its less passive more active. I like it. thank you.

[rich goblet]

Do you want me to help you write a better entry? It can be difficult to get into the right rhythm at first

[crisp hazel]

Yeah. I am trying to figure it out I am used to writing entries for DMs for monster manual stuff, but for pokemon for some reason I am like "how I do this?"

[rich goblet]

Writing for this game has a few general rules for content, since frog (the dev) and the Unowns (the judges/proofreaders/editors) want to make sure the game is not taken down and ensure the game has a good quality to it

A lot of entries do not focus on origin because of two reasons that I find often:

Dex entries should describe the entire species rather than specific individual members of the species

As long as they don't directly contradict the main series lore... So forth

So what we are left with is behavior and traits of the Pokemon

https://www.fusiondex.org/368.160/

So, what can you imagine this Pokemon doing? It can tear through food, just don't be too graphic with it

You can even start violent and we can find ways to rephrase it

[crisp hazel]

Yeah. I see. I understand with the content and general flow, you want to maintain it

[vapid token]

It can eat meat and suck blood but no tearing limbs off

[crisp hazel]

Cause I remember how Alligators like lie in wait for hours and hours. I remember making games for a select audiences (kids), so makes perfect sense. but I am like "how would this alligator do it." and it has a halbred head so I am like maybe its like a mandible which closes like a secondary jaw? instead of the death roll that alligators are known for.

[rich goblet]

I like how you think! We probably want to break this down into the hiding and the ambush

POKENAME lurks in murky waters, disguised as a drifting log.

This is a small sentence that sets up for the next one

[crisp hazel]

POKENAME lie still in murky waters, disguised as a drifting log. Using its mandible pincers like jaws to close around its target(?).

I might need to come back to this. Been proofreading all day.

[rich goblet]

It ambushes and latches onto its prey with its pincers. (?)

It pounces and bites onto its target. (?)

There's a lot of ways you can describe what happens. You can come back to this if you want, I'm not at my best because its late on my end ^^'

[crisp hazel]

yeah i've been proofreading so my mind is scrambled eggs

[rich goblet]

I doubt anyone will submit an entry between now and when you pick it back up

It rarely happens, I'm almost surprised

[crisp hazel]

to be fair there are what billions of possiblities?

[rich goblet]

Tens of Thousands but close enough

[storm light]

I get the Trainer portion, but would it be more sensible to say people or citizens? I'm sure a lot of ordinary people would go inside if they thought thunderstorms were approaching lol

[vivid spire]

Lol fair, citizens would probably fit better IMO

[storm light]

#211.477
Despite the bright colors, the petals dangling from the end of POKENAME's scythe-like leaves are not poisonous. The petals were used to dye clothing in the past, but POKENAME were not easy to take care of and the style soon faded.

[jagged ledge]

You alternate from past to present tense in the second sentence.

Perhaps something like "Attempts were made to dye clothing with these petals, but the difficulty of raising POKENAME has caused this practice to dwindle over the years." Or something like that

[storm light]

I did have 'were' in the second sentence before but it sounded weird in my head lmao

[jagged ledge]

Yes, but then you say "POKENAME are difficult to take care of."

[storm light]

I meant it used to be "but POKENAME were not easy to take care of"

But it sounded weird initially. thinking about it now, it makes a bit more sense. Maybe in the past they didn't really know how to take care of this Pokemon, but now they do

[jagged ledge]

Ah ok. Possibly! It's your entry. Whatever you think works best for the concept, I'm just here to help with rules and grammar

[storm light]

It's very much appreciated, genuinely. I'm fairly sure at least 70% of my entries would be not approved if yall didn't help with grammar.

I may love creative writing, but a grammar genius I am not

how's this?

The petals were used to dye clothing in the past, but the difficulty of raising POKENAME caused trend to fade.

[jagged ledge]

Hi! First off, welcome to Dex Writing!

I think reversing these sentences and presenting more environment-forward could help.

"Lying still in the water for hours on end, most passing Trainers mistake POKENAME for a drifting log. (Second sentence)"

[jagged ledge]

Thank you! And thank you for your participation! Happy to help!

[jagged ledge]

Hey I didn't think I was either until I took on this role

[jagged ledge]

"These petals were once used" otherwise, looks good. 👍

[storm light]

another mistake caused by me overestimating my grammar gdi I had 'once' in there before but thought 'in the past' was good enough and it didn't need once

overestimated, underestimated, i don't know, my brain is muddled lmfao

[jagged ledge]

I mean the way you have it now isn't technically incorrect, at least socially speaking, but I would typically recommend putting prepositional phrases like "In the past", "Late at night", "During the day", etc., at the start of the sentence to introduce the concept smoothly. Think of it like helping to land a plane.

[crisp hazel]

oh damn you are right

I think we call that a grammar fragment in english (what i did)

Lying still in murky waters for hours on end, passing Trainers mistake POKENAME for a drifting log. Its halbred-like pincers act as a secondary jaw.

I think is how I will do it.

[jagged ledge]

Looks pretty good to me! Nice work! 👍

Wait

Slap a hyphen on "halbred-like" 👍

[crisp hazel]

Halberd lol

Dyslexia be going strong

[storm light]

Came across this one through random fusion for the second time, now I have to make an entry for it

#498.146
The cracks in POKENAME's rocky exterior allows its core to vent fire-like plasma. The heat is so intense that standing nearby can cause burns. It is known to stay around the upper stratosphere eating dust and other particulates.

this guy is 3 feet tall, why is he so little

[chilly bloom]

I know this isn't the place to argue about it but I do wish the fusion algorithm was more chaotic rather than just weighed averages for all the stats

[ebon warren]

the best solution I've seen suggested is a basic equation of 1/3 times the head weight + 2/3 times the body weight (and the same equation for the height) for the fusions. Since the body is primarly the size and shape haha

[plain scarab]

POKENAME is known to sleep on piles of coins before teleporting away taking the coins along with it. There have been reports of large piles of coins being seen on routes native to this Pokémon.

i might re do this entry because this lil fella deserves a great one

[soft flicker]

Too dark or still okay? Couldnt resist myself with that cool of a fusion

POKENAME are necrophagic Pokémon, meaning they eat the deceased. If they swallowed alive prey by mistake, their thousand, inward-pointing teeth prevent it from ever escaping.

[rich goblet]

Personally think it is too dark, an edge case for sure.

[thick talon]

I don't think including the "meaning they eat the deceased" rlly fits

[soft flicker]

It could be changed for sure, but I wouldn't remove it completely, because nobody knows what necrophagic means

[jagged ledge]

I mean I think directly stating necrophagic is a bit much in itself based on the definition/premise.

Like actively describing there being deceased prey around it is a bit far.

[chilly bloom]

I'd say that if you have to provide the definition of a word just don't use the word and just use the definition instead

[jagged ledge]

That too

[soft flicker]

How would you change it? Because I based the entire thing around the dead premise

[jagged ledge]

You could just talk about how it captures prey or moves in the sand or wastelands?

[chilly bloom]

well you sort of have two things going on, the eat corpses thing and the capture prey with their teeth thing

[soft flicker]

Can i keep the inward pointing teeth trapping the prey part? Or too dark?

[jagged ledge]

Teeth are fine

[thick talon]

I like the idea you had with the teeth ensuring they'd be eaten

[soft flicker]

Take 2
POKENAME live in deserts or beaches, hunting their prey by gilding through the sand with their mouth wide open. Their body shifts to let anything through they don't consider food. Any prey is trapped, the inward-pointing teeth preventing its escape.

Okay "deserts or beaches" sounds stupid. But I have no idea how to change/shorten it rn

"Big sandy places"

[soft flicker]

And I've used prey twice

[azure wagon]

maybe just sandy environments?

[thick talon]

POKENAME live in sandy areas, hunting prey by gliding through the sand with their mouths wide open. Their body's shift, letting anything they can't digest through. Any prey captured in their glide is trapped by their many inward pointing teeth.

[gleaming imp]

I have seen that Ratgella has no pokedex entry and i have created an idea for one

“It is said that vines of Tangela wrap around the ratatta, feeding off of its life force. Once done with its food, the Tangela leaves the ratatta and latches onto a new nearby ratatta, leaving behind the husk of what was once a lively, mischievous rodent.”

[jagged ledge]

Please read the FAQ before submitting Pokedex Entries. This breaks several. Namely describing the origins of the fusion, describing the process of de-fusing, and describing the process of death, along with a few other general errors like not capitalizing Rattata.

[rich goblet]

The FAQ can be found in #dex-entries-submissions under the google sheet

[gleaming imp]

Just curious, if it didn’t break any rules, would it be good enough to get put in the game?

[thick talon]

I'm gonna start cooking up some dex entries

I've been cooking all day at school 🤑

[jagged ledge]

A little repetitive and reliant on the two component Pokémon rather than the actual fusion, but the grammar is pretty good outside of a missed capitalization or two, so kinda, yeah.

[gleaming imp]

Thanks. And any advice for the future (if i decide to try make a new one)

[thick talon]

Found deep in Beechu hives, POKENAME spend their time producing electricity rich wax and caring for their hive's young. POKENAME are very skittish, and will flee if approached.

ok slight problem

i said beechu referencing it's evolved form

but both are Beechu 😭

[jagged ledge]

Just try to focus on how the fusion itself operates, it's not just the idea of what it is. Also again, read FAQ

[jagged ledge]

You could just say "Found deep within hives", but also I question what you mean by their young. Would that be Weedle/Pichu?

[thick talon]

yus

and/or kakuna/pichu

[jagged ledge]

[thick talon]

ill just go with "Found deep within hives" lol

[dull folio]

I always find it makes things confusing if you mention other Pokémon, it can work well but it difficult to do

[storm light]

could i get some feedback on this one before submitting?

[thick talon]

I like it

[rich goblet]

The heat is so intense that standing nearby can cause burns.

If you have the characters

[storm light]

otherwise fine to submit?

[rich goblet]

Oh yeah, its a really good entry

[storm light]

yall ever look through the site for a Pokemon to write for, find one that looks cool, but get disappointed when you find out it already has one

I know Pokemon can have multiple entries, but personally I want to write for ones that don't already have one

[rich goblet]

Was it one of mine by chance

[storm light]

oddly enough no

https://www.fusiondex.org/296.1

[rich goblet]

I'd still just do it

[storm light]

yeah but also there's so many other pokemon that need entries

[narrow cosmos]

Yeah, if you got the creativity, go for it, unless the game gets to the point where it literally can't hold all the dex entries, why not?

[rich goblet]

It'll get done eventually

[narrow cosmos]

In fact, let's all team up together to make one fusion have 10 different entries.

[storm light]

Sounds good, whihc Pokemon

[narrow cosmos]

Not to mention I accidentally ended up giving two different entries to the same fusion.

[narrow cosmos]

Let's make it a Bulbasaur head fusion, Wildheart will love that.

[thorn ingot]

Ditto

Bulbasaur/Ditto completely random

Oh wildheart made one for that already lmao

[storm light]

I volunteer Bulbarai as tribute
https://www.fusiondex.org/1.347

NEVERMIND, look at this guy
https://www.fusiondex.org/1.344

[narrow cosmos]

https://www.fusiondex.org/220.95/

Behold, a fusion so silly I apparently had to dex it twice.

[jagged ledge]

https://tenor.com/view/huh-cat-huh-m4rtin-huh-huh-meme-what-cat-gif-5834484041415217257

[timid sky]

Give me the Pokémon and I’m in

[jagged ledge]

If you all can come up with 10 original entries, I guess that would be fine? Just try not to repeat content and be mindful of what could go to other Pokémon

[narrow cosmos]

I'm just playing around anyway.

So far I think the most I've seen on any one fusion is the fact that there's three Bulbasaur self-fusion entries, unless you count repeat entries on alt sprites that don't have much changed.

If we're going by alts and all them having different dex entries, I think the Charizard self-fusion wins out on that, naturally.

[thorn ingot]

That also means I also have the most entries for a fusion

[narrow cosmos]