July Updates

[Olive]

July Updates

We made it through the first month! PX has had a rush of new members, which is great! I urge everyone to continue talking to your friends about us so that we can continue to grow, but with that, I'd like a couple of you guys to consider applying for the Staff team so that we never slow down too much. (Especially since the staff to member ratio is 1:9)


REMEMBER:

• Always post in the MOD REQUESTS after posting. It creates a queue for the Staff to update, not to mention your post will quickly disappear from the 'Recent Threads' page and we won't even know you need an update unless you post there.
• Also, if you feel like you or your Pokemon should be awarded SP, TP, or Happiness, make sure to mention that in your Mod Request Post. 
• Make sure to mention your egg in every post and always post your Egg Points!
• Please vote for us everyday in the TOPSITES! More members mean more Events~

Changes:

• Happiness Evolution requires 75, not 25 as it is was written.
• The Index has replaced the Item List in the Quick Nav. Now you can access every important thread and page on PX in just one post.
• Location Images have been added for most of Port City. You can find these by checking the Area Info within the Port City board.
• Starter Items will no longer be gifted to your account. The only items that will show up in your profile are items that you buy as a sort of receipt.
• There is now a 300 word count minimum for OPEN threads. Everyone should strive for at least 2 to 3 paragraphs in each post. 
  
• We've added a "Before You Begin" thread. Please read before you start posting.
• Thanks to Kronos for all the pretty new stuff that he's added! ie; the new layout, sidebar, and lots of other details that just make things look a lot nicer.
• Thanks to Blue for the New BBC buttons!

Things to discuss: (You may reply to this post with comments discussing these topics)

• I'd like to add a word count requirement of 300 for Open Topics. This is just a simple way to make sure Open Topics don't turn into mindless, 'You say,' 'I say' threads which unfairly rewards plain posts with ₪.
• Event 'Quick Travel' - Basically this would allow players to post in an Event Area without having to travel there first. You'd still have to travel there for consistency, but first timing your way through any of the routes can take longer than an event lasts. This would just allow everyone a chance to participate.
• Pokemon Tattoo/Art Parlor - Likely would be an NPC shop in New Pallet where trainers can paint designs on their Pokemon after providing the necessary dye and coin.
• I'd like to add 'teams' to help me out with some things to enhance different areas of PX. What are your thoughts on the following?:
• Spriter Team - For helping with Mutations, Poke-tattoos/art, Items, etc
• Artist Team -This would be for adding pictures for NPCs (Quercus, Anita, and R specifically), Mutations, Newly Discovered pokies, and other interesting things that are currently a secret ;D
• Coder Team - I'm considering adding a Resource Board where members can post templates for PCs, Data Logs, Shops, etc; that are customized specifically for PX that can be used by other members who don't consider themselves code-savvy.
• Minecraft Builder Team - You've seen the Minecraft versions of the locations right? Well I'd like to open a server so that other Minecraftians can help with the building!

Things to look out for: (If you have suggestions for these you may also reply with those)

• Event 1 - Sounds from the Forest!
• Writing Contest
• Public Forum - Paving Route 1
• Grand Reopening / Independence Days Promo

We know July 'kit! Happy posting!

[Kronos]

Aw yea discussions.

As you know, I'll always help you out with coding. Don't even get me started on this weird border thing you have goin' on. /ahem. And I can easily recolor sprites for material-based mutations. that's where my usefulness ends.

For word minimums, this can seem intimidating to people to have to keep a number in mind. If you just say "three paragraphs," then that easily translates into three hundred words without having the actual number in mind. Of course, this depends on how big a person's paragraphs become... Just keep it as a number. :I However, you'll have to have people go off site to count their words if they use tables with lyrics, notes sections, etc. like me huehue

With Quick Travel, you could have it kinda like how the Elder Scrolls does it where you open the map and click a place you've already been. Of course, it'd be more like they got public transportation or something. Hell, you can even start implementing this by getting all the researchers together and forcing them to harness portal energy or something. Or, uh, Abra energy. Teleportation stones created with the help of the Abra line. /shrug

Also, you can have mods bookmark the threads they are modding. Proboards will notify them whenever their bookmarks are posted in, even after it disappears from their Participated thing up top. Just a thought.

[Blue]

I agree with everything Kronos suggested. c:

I think my strong point is writing and fixing coding, as I've done a lot of that since I discovered Proboard. I've done a lot of work in fixing layouts, too, especially for mini profiles. I enjoy tinkering with coding, so if there's anything you think could be prettier, just send the code my way and I'll make it so.

I have a lot of code stuff I did for another RP that sort of self-destructed, so if I find a use for any of it here, I'll let you know. I think I have something that can be reworked and used as template for the PC threads.

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I'm also pretty handy with Photoshop and other art programs, so I can help out with any graphics needed. Sprites, banners, icons, y'know whatever. I enjoy helping out wherever I can so. If anyone needs something, just ask. c:

[Jenn]

I can help out with the art team and sprite team.

I don't think it should be the mod's job to bookmark the treads because they'll have so many and they won't know who was first easily like in a request thread. Everything is in order and you know who was first and what they need because they requested it.

You don't even need a teleportation; if it is an event that could be funded/supported by one of the mentors or someone of high status they could go and have a "pick up stop" in each town and pick trainers up on the route and drop them off afterwards. That way everyone can continue where they were and it is in canon. (plus the chance for open threads with people talking on the wagon ride over if they want)

Looking forward to the event Olive!

[Olive]

Two things have been added to 'Changes'

• There is now a 300 word count minimum for OPEN threads. Everyone should strive for at least 2 to 3 paragraphs in each post.
  
  
  
• We've added a "Before You Begin" thread. Please read before you start posting.

[Olive]

Thanks to Kronos , we now have a new Character Creation Template!!

[Liridon Cedar]

I personally would find Event related Quick Travel useful, in that I have a relatively new character, but I am unsure as to the implications. Would a subsequent travel thread in which the character would go from their previous location to the Event location as though things were normal be necessary? If so, considering that the previous (Event) thread would not have included any trained Pokemon other than those already identified at that time, would that mean that there would be no possibility of capture on the way to the Event? If not, would that mean that the character is possibly carried to the Event location by someone's Pokemon or vehicle, meaning that their first time down the relevant route would be backwards? I just don't want to miss the Spinarak...