You’re probably wondering why you’re reading this on such a…. blank skin. Fear not, the answer lies somewhere in this very post! I know it’s hard not to jump ahead to see what it is, but bear with me. Now, without further ado, on with the anniversary!
[link=1, credits]Opening Jedi Mind Tricks Credits[/link]
Written by: TheMusicMan | Category: Anniversary
Before we kick off the festivities, I would like to give a big thanks to my fellow admins, Trainer X and Novoni. TX does a lot of the grunt work for the site that goes largely unnoticed, and we would be a lot less far along without Novi, who has dual-handedly drawn us into RPG awesomeness, as well as keeping us all sane.
A great deal of thanks also goes out to our global moderators, you guys put up with way more crap than you should have to, yet you still keep coming back and doing what we ask of you.
To our RPG Mods: GET TO WORK! You guys are the workhorses of our operation here, and we couldn’t do this without you.
I’d also like to thank the Dex Staff for their tireless work throughout the year that was, without you guys our site would be a lot less visually epic.
One more line of thanks goes out to our VIPs, thank you very much for all of the help you’ve given us!
And lastly, the biggest thanks goes out to our community here at OI. Thank you for hanging around with us through the tough times, and here’s to another great year ahead!
[link=1, year]An Awesometastic Year in Review[/link]
Written by: Trainer X | Category: Anniversary
Has it really been another year already? It seems like only yesterday that we were unveiling Amaya, as people madly scrambled to evolve their suddenly-useful Gri. Before we get into all that juicy anniversary goodness (and believe me, it is juicy), let's reminisce, shall we?
January 25th, 2009 - Ah, who could forget Anniversary '09? The opening of Pummelo Stadium, the opening of some pretty sweet eggs, and, best of all, the announcement of Amaya, our second completely-original region!
February 22nd - The Solstice Resort, the hottest vacation spot south of Sinnoh, opens! A host to all sorts of unique Pokémon, adventurers from all around the world have flooded through its doors since its opening.
March 22nd - The Key to Chaos, our fourth RPG event, kicks off! Not one of our more popular events, it experimented with some rather unique mechanics that made it a wild and certainly memorable ride, the revelation of Valyth, the first deity of Zeralis, notwithstanding.
April 17th - The Free Stadium Project is opened! Our greatest endeavor yet, it threatened to break all the boundaries known to text RPG-dom. Unfortunately, a lack of planning led to its untimely closure (don't worry, it'll be making a comeback at some point this year).
May 29th - The Clarimata mini-event kicks off! Additionally, we swap the remaining non-OI-exclusive Pokémon from the Zeralis Dex, giving us an entirely-exclusive dex! The announcement box and weather mechanics are also introduced .
June 13th - We announce the move to PKMNDex, an under-construction Pokémon site. With it comes a move to vBulletin! Sounds enticing, doesn't it?
July 20th - A hasty decision, we announce the move to PKMNDex. Unfortunately, and for various reasons, things didn't work out, and we announce the move back to the old/current site three days later.
August 14th - The Jewel of the Unown, our fifth RPG event, begins! A team-based event like its inspiration, a Glitch in the System, the event is generally a blast despite an ill-timed updating drought, and ultimately culminated in the release of Novoni, the second deity of Zeralis!
October 31st - The most epic Halloween ever to haunt the world! The official OI Twitter goes online, an epic theme takes over the board, and ghost-Pokemon run rampant throughout the RPG.
November 27th - The Kajikami mini-event begins! Additionally, all of the slots of the Amaya Dex have concepts and sprites (even if you haven't seen them all)!
December 22nd - The qualifying round for the second Tournament of Ishmadal begins! Trainers from around the world gather to fight their way through the Whirlpool Strait for a spot in the legendary tournament.
December 31st - We host the first-ever Golden Orange Awards, starring all of the faces you've come to know and love from around the site! Awards are handed out left and right, many munchies are munched upon, and everyone has a good time.
January 1st, 2010 - New Years '10! Some epic art is shown, and, more importantly, the last adventure to the Abyss of Lost Dreams kicks off, as well as our seventh RPG event, Astrelleo and the Chamber of Mysteries!
January 25th - Anniversary '10! Remember when… oh, right.
Looking back on it, it's been a rather eventful year, wouldn't you say? Here's to another one!
But now, I hand the microphone over to TheMusicMan. Happy Anniversary everyone!
[link=1, art]Putting the Edge in Ankyledge[/link]
Art by Tyreximus / Chaos Shadow | Category: Dex - Art
Our artists have been working on something special for the anniversary, and I just know it won’t disappoint! Let’s head over to the desks of our epic artists to see what they whipped up for us!

Meet Ankyledge, drawn by Tyreximus and colored by Chaos Shadow!
Disclaimer: No sledgehammer-like-rock-things were harmed in the making of the above drawing.
Also, in case you missed it (although I'm not sure how you could have), check out the awesome Karozur that blasted through the event, also drawn by Tyreximus and colored by Chaos Shadow!

[link=1, promo]Double Patty Midnight 24-Hour Madness![/link]
Written by: TheMusicMan | Category: RPG - Promo
I’m happy to announce the return of one of our most beloved promos, Crystal Island Gri Albino Eevee! Be sure to post in the thread below to claim your very own!
http://orangeislands.net/topic/8609973/1/
This promo will close exactly 24 hours from now. Enjoy!
[link=1, griddex]The Moment You've All Been Waiting For[/link]
Created by: Trainer X / Novoni | Category: Dex - Griddex
One year ago today, we announced a brand-new original region. It took a lot of hard work and dedication by numerous people, but today we have the finished results. I would like to take the opportunity right now to thank everyone who contributed movesets, names, and shinies, and also the biggest thanks goes to our spriter, Novoni. We truly could not have made this possible without you.
Now, without further ado, I am happy to announce the unveiling of the all-new Orange Islands GridDex! Now featuring a fancy new homepage, with artwork by Novoni and coding by Trainer X!
[link=1, follow]Hey, You! Stop Following Me![/link]
Written by: Inevitable | Category: RPG - Features
For this section of the update, I’ll turn it over to our resident crazy Espeon soloist evil mastermind, Inevitable.
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Follower Pokémon
Introduction:
What with the impending release of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver we have decided it’d be a nice idea if one of the new features of these games was implemented in the OITRPG. Now, as you may already know, you can write your RPG stories with Pokémon out of their pokeballs if you wish to, just like in HGSS and, indeed, Yellow. However, this mechanic intends on creating an official version, with advantages and disadvantages.
NOTE: You will still be able to have Pokémon follow you around in a story sense, though these will not benefit from this mechanic.
Mechanic Overview:
At the end of every battle when you have a follower Pokémon selected, it has a chance of randomly picking up an item from a pre-prepared list. These items include berries, special pokeballs, hold items and TMs, not to mention the rarest of all: The Shining Leaf.
Rules:
1. The mechanic cannot be used until you’ve defeated your rival for the first time. Furthermore, you will also only gain berries until you reach Valencia Island.
2. At the start of a new adventure thread, you can specify that you wish to assign one of your party Pokémon follower status. This must be done before anything else. You cannot pick one at any other point in the thread. You also cannot change your choice or deposit the chosen Pokémon. You have to stick with it all the way. 2. a) If you are returning to a previous thread, you can make a choice in your first new post of that thread. Attempting to exploit this system will result in punishment.
Try and keep this clear. Something along the lines of “I would like my Swablu to be a Follower Pokémon” rather than “John sent out his Swablu to stretch its wings.”
3. Each wild Pokémon battle you engage in must start with the follower Pokémon being sent out. You may immediately withdraw it if you wish, but that first round must have it being sent out. 3. a) When in towns, trainer battles not related to the story must also start with the follower Pokémon. This is only in town, on the routes, trainer battles can be started with any Pokémon. This means that Gym/Rival battles or Team event battles are exempt from this rule.
4. At the end of each battle you must tell the mod you have a follower Pokémon. Staff are not required to check. They will then check to see if you get an item, and if so what item, and include it in a reply. If you forget to do this, it is not the staff’s fault, it is yours. 4. a) Some may take this to meaning staff won’t check certain things, and therefore try to exploit the system and not start battles with the follower Pokémon when they should. If you are caught doing this, you will be punished.
In Short:
Pros:
Chance of getting free items.
Cons:
Can’t change the Pokémon. Can’t deposit the Pokémon. The Pokémon must be used first in wild Pokémon battles [on routes]. The Pokémon must be used first in non-story trainer battles [in towns].
NOTE: This will also be posted in the Advanced Mechanics guide.
On another related note, we are sorry to announce the retirement of yet another mod, Inevitable. Life has just become too busy for him to continue being a mod, but wanted to stay on long enough to see this project through. Happy trails!
[link=1, apps]Hey, Read the Rest of the Post Before You Skip Here![/link]
Written by: TheMusicMan | Category: RPG Moderator Applications
That’s right, here it is. The epicness that is Hitmonchuck the RPG Moderator Application results. We had quite a few great applicants this time around and this is especially evident in the number of mods we decided to take. Before we get to the results, let’s take a look at some of the better answers from the second section:
1. In ancient mythology, stories are told of clashes and rivalries between the gods, who resided in a mountain that towered above the world. If the Greek gods and Egyptian gods were to get into a 'Yo Momma' battle, who would win (feel free to pick a specific god), why would they win, and what would be their finishing line?
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Well, let's examine the pantheons: The Egyptian pantheon is technically composed of a single multi-faceted god who would express different identities for different purposes, but all the gods were, in fact, a single supernatural entity, a lone god commanding all of creation by expressing itself in different manners, and as such is its own mother. (Yeah, this is true. Religious Studies was NOT a wasted class!) Yo Momma jokes, as a rule, become incredibly awkward when Yo Momma is actually present. I learned this the hard way. The Greek Gods, however, are many and various and much more human than the supergod that the Egyptians worshiped. They had more flaws and more vices, and as such are probably much better at coming up with Yo Momma jokes to begin with. Some of those, however, can be touchy subjects and result in the ranks of the gods dropping out of the competition early, given that about three goddesses were the mothers of about everybody else, and Zeus was the mother of everybody whom they weren't the mothers of. So all considered, who would win? Neither of them. I mean really now. Even if we accept the existence of two pantheons -- which is paradoxical in and of itself, due to the fact that if one pantheon is the truth then the other must inherently not be the truth, and therefore not exist -- these two pantheons would be incapable of communicating with one another. The Egyptians, of course, spoke in, well, Egyptian, while the Greek gods spoke Greek (or, after assimilation and transmutation into the Roman pantheon, Latin), neither of which is remotely compatible with the other. To break the language barrier would require a masterful translator, which would inherently ruin a lot of the inflection of the joke as he has to transliterate between languages. What began as a simple slight: "You Momma so fat that she casts shade on the Sphinx!" It would be translated as: "Your mother is so thoroughly endowed that she is capable of casting umbrage on the large cat-bodied monument over the horizon." Not a very good Yo Momma battle. But if they persevered despite the poor translation attempts, they would ultimately come to a standstill. Many of the Greek gods would grow bored after the third decade of exchanged insults (Zeus himself would have left within about twenty minutes in order to go rape somebody), but the more stalwart -- poor Hephaestus, no doubt, accompanied by Athena -- would stand and continue slinging insults as best they could unto the deaths of their respective civilizations. Ultimately, both of them would have to give up just by virtue of the fact that nobody who actually believes in them exists anymore (or until there exists nobody who speaks Ancient Greek, Latin, and ancient Egyptian fluently), but these would truly be the final lines:   What does that mean? Hell if I know.
2.Explain the Birth of Chuck Norris (also known as the Epicification). Include plenty of details!
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When a girl and a boy love each other very much… They both die LOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOL. This was before that, and that, and even that. Before the Watermelonhubbabubbasaurus, before TMM nommed upon his first twinkie, before people started mocking me for using the word, “Upon”. There was nothing but a computer, logged on to Chatango under the name “bob”. Then one day, when the dark wallowing hole of empty depression and broken dreams that was the universe was especially happy sunshiny and cheery, it posted LOL. Then in a puff of magenta purple smoke, there was Chuck Norris and a roll of duck tape. Chuck arched an eyebrow. The duck tape exploded and created the big bang, which in turn, formed the spaghetti.
3.If apples keep the doctor away, and oranges keep you cold-free, then what are avocados for?
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They keep the lawyers away. No, seriously. The French words for lawyer and avocado are the exact same (l'avocat, in case you were wondering. Useless facts from French class are fun). So, if you're eating the lawyers, the rest of them are much less likely to come anywhere near you, right? Plus you get a big pat on the back. The best possible use they could be put to is getting you some protein and vitamins. Sometimes cannibalism is worth it. So remember to always eat your avocados, kids! You're saving the human race!
4.What is the square root of negative Awesome (√-A!)? Make sure to show all of your work.
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 Wait, no:  Oh damn it! I'm just gonna guess! FONZIE! 
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My answer to this was pretty bad-ass, but unfortunately some moron over at Publishing seemed to think much of the material was copyrighted to the Orange Islands Slavedrivers' Guild, so I can't post it here on risk of being thrown into handcuffs instead of into the traditional slave bonds. Damn legislation.
Let’s now take a look at a couple of the better proses from this round of applications:
Spoiler: click to toggle Mist.. condensing everywhere. The sound of heavy wings could be heard tearing through the thick air. Something was there, but all that the gathering travelers could see was a dark shadow. Debris arranged itself away from the group as a tunnel of wind and vapor arrange itself from the clouds to the earth. The observers covered themselves as the whirlwind of water shot out in all directions, uncovering a massive Pokémon. Large and bird-like, with a white body, tagged with a blue underbelly and blue flight scales. The crowd backed up as the beast let out a high-pitched screech and a trainer descended from the back of the beast to the ground. Gasps in awe were heard throughout the area, but ears were covered as a strong song echoed from the clouds that formed around the group. The trainer that had leaped off of the back of the Pokémon, the well known Ace, focused his eyes on the separating pillows of white. A blur of red, yellow, red, and white emerged from the damp surroundings, clearing the skies. A garish array of light shone upon the amazing bird's partner, the widely-known Miss Meg. Her majestic Pokémon let out a boastful cry to the fearless opponent.
"Easy there, Lugia," said Ace, calming down the rambunctious beast. He nodded his head at Miss Meg, who smiled lightly and made way for her Pokémon to battle. Ace took a few steps back as he realized that there was no turning back. He turned his to his partner and shouted confidently, "We can win this easily buddy, let's give these good people a show!" Lugia roared a cry of agreement, and turned towards the approaching Pokémon. "I hope these travelers carry an umbrella with them. Lugia, let's get it nice and wet out here with some rain!" Lugia replied bow of the head, and flew into the gleaming sky, performing a sort of dance. The clouds roared as a steadily increasing downpour overcame the battlefield. Miss Meg let out a giggle as she pulled out her pink parasol and started twirling in the rain. "Ho-oh, don't just stand there!" she stated bluntly while laughing all the same. "Actually, hold that position for a second and calm yourself," she added quickly. Ho-oh relaxed it's enormous structure and closed it's eyes for a few seconds, enhancing its natural abilities.
Meg let out a grin as she saw the intensity of her Pokémon. "Don't hold back my dear, let's leave them a telekinetic gift for later." Ho-oh followed up the previous focus builder with an odd display of violet light. Ace covered his eyes, but to his uncertain surprise, noting happened. He chuckled for a second as he shouted out his next objective for Lugia to fulfill. "Don't pay attention to their trickery Lugia, just focus an intensified weather ball on them!" he shouted, without a single doubt in mind. A sphere of gathered liquids broke the concentration of the golden bird as a direct hit took place.
Miss Meg's energetic smile was turned around as she witnessed the bombardment of her partner. "Ho-oh, don't go down now. We can't give this up, not without one last effort of sacred fire!" she shouted, her eyes almost tearing as she watched her Pokémon in pain. The grin of satisfactory showed itself once more, but this time on the countenance of the mighty Ace. He ranted to his Pokémon once more, "Excellent accuracy, Lugia! We've got this one in the bag, so let's put the final touches on the battle with an aeroblast!" Ho-oh came to it's senses as the charming voice of Meg broke through the damage that was brought on by the opposing Pokémon. The bird regained full conscience as it heard a final order emerge from her master.
The two legendary Pokémon stood strong, and simultaneously unleashed the forces of nature. Completely matched in power, neither of them backed down, but instead only increased their effort. Clouds of smoke arose from the wrath of power brought on by the two elemental birds. Flaps of wings from a Pokémon began to clear the enveloping smoke, but it was impossible to witness which Pokémon was still standing. Meg took a deep breath, gasping as she saw her precious treasure yet standing in glory. Gasps were heard throughout the arena as both strong-willed Pokémon seemed to be alert and willing to battle on. However, a horrid look showed itself upon Ace's visage as he stared into the sky above his Pokémon. He was unable to believe that this could be the end of the battle for him... as a concentrated purple array of light started to gather itself in the viewing. It was uncertain whether he would still stand in unquenchable glory, or dismal defeat.
Spoiler: click to toggle “We have another duel of global mods, this time with less dangerous Pokémon.” At that point I briefly paused and whispered into a walkie talkie, “We’re cutting the Shadow Lugia verses Primal Dialga.” I heard several Awwwws from the other end as I hung up. “It’s going to be an aqua battle with Reznal against Da dood, let the fish battle begin!!!” I ended my announcing as the grass top of the field was replaced by shallow water. The crowd cheered, and suddenly stopped as the four Pokémon came into view, Flish and Magikarp on the blue side and Feebas and Borin on the red. “Use splash!!!” Rezal shouted as his two fish flopped. “Use splash!!!” Dude countered as his fish splashed. “This is gonna be a long battle I sighed into the mike as there was more splishing on both sides.
Insert five more hours of this crap…
“Uuuuung… More… Splash…” I moaned as the trainers and fish never ceased their incessant ordering and or incessant splashing. “I smell sort of a burnt fish aroma from those guys being under the light, and… Wait… Do you hear that? It sounds like a class nine earthquake, OH MY ARCEUS!!!! WHAT THE HELL????” I was panic struck as a large mass of jiggling fat the size of twenty seven larger than average Wailords lumbered in. “TMM!!!!!!” the admin scooped up the fish and made an OMNOMNOMNOMNOM sort of sound, and merrily skipped towards the nearest twinkie factory.
“… Well… That was certainly odd… To say the least… OKWEDONENOWTUNEINTOTHENEXTEXCITINGMODWARSKTHXBAI!!!” I quickly said as a bunch of Security Machamps emerged from doors and dragged everyone out of Pummelo Stadium. “Can he do that?” I asked as the camera crew (Amarac and Pikanag) started to pack up. As Amarac walked away from his camera trying not to trip over his beard, he replied, “Well of course he can do that, he’s TMM” “He’s got a point.” Pikang added as the scissor lift he was on slowly went down. “But still… Bah, whatever. But you to HAVE to wonder what happened to those Pokémon, I’ve never actually seen such power…” I said, looking into the night threw the broken window.
Malphis’ App Note: The following text are to be taken with more than just a pinch of salt. They are by no means a gauge to the true intents of the one who wrote them. That said, there may be some truth hidden in there somewhere... Part 1: Happy Meal 1. Time-Zone: GMT +8 2. Why do you want to be an RPG moderator? Becoming a RPG Mod is not something that everyone wants. Sometimes, greatness is thrusted upon them. And, so, one has to solder on. 3. About how much free time do you have a day? Take into account schoolwork, social lives, after-school activities, etc. Remember weekends as well. Truly, if I know how much free time I would have, I would be quite a clairvoyant. In any case, I would assume that an hour or two of free time, pending any urgencies. 4. Why should you be promoted above anyone else? To be honest, I have no idea. I mean, there are certainly other people who are more than capable of taking up this type of responibility. In any case, other than being the resident demon (or Resident Evil), I am one who lies on the outskirts of society, and therefore be impartial to events. 5. Do you have any previous experience in the field? If so, do any of the experiences make you a better choice for the staff team, and how? Previous experience? Does the fact that I served here as a RPG Mod matter? Or the fact that I have also served as a RPG Mod and then a RPG Admin at the now-defunct Topaz TRPG matter? If not, I have no idea. In this work, experience does not help. It is dedictation and time, which does. But a public figure may be useful though. 6. If you could add/change one thing and remove one thing from the RPG, what would they be and why? Add more RPG Mods. Why? Isn't it obvious that we are having these applications because we need more? Less useless RPG Mods. Why? If not, would there be any reason for this applications? Another choice: Add relevant questions to the Mod App and remove irrelevant questions to the Mod App. If you need to ask, then you know that you are not a partypooper. Alternative answer: Add the noobs as admins and remove all of the current admins and staff. Why? Just to see how much chaos will issue forth. It makes for a nice thought experiment. 7. Anything else interesting/special/neat that we should know that might make you an awesometastic member of the staff team? Other than the fact that Malphis is a schizophrenic? And that he has chronic ailments, which include back pain, insomnia, migraines as well as leg injuries that result him in being wheel-bound at times? And the matter that he is a creative writer capable of vast illusions and delusions. And that he is more than likely the one who had started this whole new style of applications that brought the admins much fun and the applicants much pain. If that does not do the job, I don't know what will. Nukes would, but it would really ruin all the fun. Part Beta: The Whopper 1. In ancient mythology, stories are told of clashes and rivalries between the gods, who resided in a mountain that towered above the world. If the Greek gods and Egyptian gods were to get into a 'Yo Momma' battle, who would win (feel free to pick a specific god), why would they win, and what would be their finishing line? Are you joking about this? Because, if the Greek and Egyptian gods and goddesses ever got into a Free-For-All battle, no one would win. Except maybe the Ghost of Sparta. After all, those gods are famous for being wimps. The Ghost of Sparta would come in and destroy them all. But the Egyptians would fare better than the Greeks as Kratos would kill the Greek Gods first. 2. Explain the Birth of Chuck Norris (also known as the Epicification). Include plenty of details! There is no birth of Chuck Norris. He just is. There is no details when there is no event. Choose a better question next time. 3. If apples keep the doctor away, and oranges keep you cold-free, then what are avocados for? Avocados keep the animals away. It is a natural poison to them. Just lay them over the house and voila! Dead animals. Very useful if you need animal sacrifices. 4. What is the square root of negative Awesome (√-A!)? Make sure to show all of your work. There is no work done. The calculation of this just tore a hole in the Space-Time continuum, and rendered everything useless. This is nearly on-par with a simulated birth of Chuck Norris, except that that created a giant Wormhole that destroyed any evidence of such experiments. 5. © ® Parte de Final: The Grande Meal 3. A completely awesome matchup between the original global moderators, Dragonfire and shadow_rukario. DF is using his Mewthree, and shadow_rukario is using his Missingno. - Quote:
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This was certainly a battle to be remembered. As it was before in the past, the two rivals Mewthree and Missingno was about to face off against each other, but this time round, different people were supporting them from behind.
Kalinius Archer, the self-styled Dragon of Miyako, was chosen to aid the mighty Mewthree, while Stephen Rissen was selected to assist the deadly Missingno. Different trainers with deadly Pokémon, this battle was just about to be heated up...
But it would seem that this battle would be one between the Pokémon instead of the trainers as the two Pokémon moved into action on their own accord.
The first Pokémon that moved was the strange Missingno. It was a bird-like Pokémon, though it was not anything like one. A head like a harpy, its eyes glowing red with malice. A body of grey, as though of some unknown substance. But its wings were green and black, with symbols of 1s and 0s all over, moving in a vertical fashion in an orderly manner. A phyiscal manifestation of computer data.
But the second Pokémon was the one that made the first attack. This Pokémon had seemed like a Mewtwo, except for a little major differences. A black forked tail, arms that looked like purple gauntlets, and a weird symbol on its head. It was this weird symbol on its forehead that gave the sign as it glowed with a purple power. A powerful beam of purple psychic energy shot out from it, the attack aimed straight at the strange opponent.
But the Missingno was more than ready for such an attack. Its beak opened slightly, and a powerful beam of yellow light shot out at and clashed with the purple beam. Within seconds, the two beams overloaded and exploded as the energies were too much for the atmosphere to sustain it.
A huge explosion that ensued kicked up thick clouds of smoke as both combatants were obscured for the moment. But the apparent lack of sight did not mean that either Pokémon was just going to wait. Or at least that was the case for the psychic genetic Pokémon.
The eyes of the Pokémon glowed blue, the light that could still be detected even in the smoke that had kicked up. For a short moment, the strange Missingno was surrounded by a blue outline as the Mewthree exerted its psychic control over the incapacitated foe. But even as this appeared, a wave of green energy flashed across the bluish outline, and the attack was instantly broken. This strange Glitch Pokémon certainly had an impressive defence despite recovering from the Hyper Beam it had just used.
It was soon apparent that the Missingno had recovered from its previous attack as the smoke from the battlefield cleared. Opening its mouth, the strange bird-like foe generated a black orb quickly. But Mewthree did not miss a beat as it brought out an arm, forming a single purple orb in its gauntlet hand.
And as though they were synchronizing their actions, they both fired off their attacks. The two attacks collided with each other in mid-air, and yet another round of explosion ensued. But this time round, the Missingno was preparing something else instead.
The surrounding atmosphere sparked with power as the reality around the Missingno soon warped under its power. Greenish binary numbers could be seen as though the real world was being converted into pure computer data. Or more likely, opening a direct portal to the Glitch World. But a wave of blue energy washed over it, as reality was forcefully returned.
It would seem that Mewthree was countering what the Missingno was trying to do. At this point in time, it seemed more like a test of wills. One between the Glitch Pokémon and the Genetic Pokémon. Both Pokémon seemed to be equal in strength but if the Missingno was able to tap into the powers of the Glitch World, this battle might just be over very soon...
Bonus (Not Mandatory/Can Be Done In Addition to Another Prose): A duel of the millennium between global moderators Reznal and thedude27. Reznal is using his Magikarp and Flish, and thedude27 is using his Feebas and Borin. All four Pokémon know only Splash. - Quote:
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"Welcome one and all to the arena!" The announcer's voice boomed across the entire stadium, his voice loud and clear. "Welcome to the one duel that we have been anticipating for all time. The double battle between Vince and Da Dood is about to begin. It certainly seems like a battle that was bound to be unforgetable."
"And, before it starts off, I need to remind you folks that this is indeed a two-on-two Pokémon battle, with both trainers using the two Pokémon at the same time. This meant that there is no substitutes at all, which certainly leads to an exciting battle ahead. And it would seem that the two are ready to begin."
"And the two trainers have released their Pokémon, and it seems that their choices are quite surprising. Water Pokémon. And little fishes at that. Are they looking to create the most hilarious battle ever? But to confirm their choices, Vince is using a Magikarp and a Flish, while Da Dood is using a Feebas and a Borin."
"You know, the name Da Dood is certainly an interesting one. It reminds me of Prinnies, which on the surface looks like a penguin, though they are not. And guess what penguins eat for food. Let us hope that those Pokémon are his choice for food later on."
"And it would seem that the battle had kicked off to an unsurprising start. I mean, all four of the Pokémon are just jumping around like fishes out of water. Which of course they are. And it seems that the trainers are just staring at each other and at their Pokémon, as though this would lead to some sudden development."
"And look at that. The Magikarp had started to jump around as it splashed around. It seems to be circling around Flish just as the Flish was slowly moving towards their opponents. Meanwhile, the Borin is just boringly splashing on the spot while its partner Feebas is now splashing on top of it in a mock attack."
"Hey, is it some kind of joke or not? I mean, why would this two trainers use Pokémon that can only use Splash? Or did they confuse this battle as a contest? Or did they hit heads for some reason or another? Perhaps this is just a stunt and we are being fooled."
The sounds of flying objects hitting something can be heard following that remark, and shouts of jeering echoed through the arena.
"Eh, heh. Well, it seems that the crowd is not happy with how things are. And I certainly agree. So, let us flush out this battle literally! And see the trainers flop over like fishes. And if they are indeed playing a joke on us, well, the joke has just broken its limit."
And with that, the whole battleground was suddenly filled with water as though there was a flash flood. The waters swarmed all over the Pokémon and their trainers, and soon they could not be seen. And as the flood drained away, tiny shouts for help can be heard faintly, but soon silence reigned.
"Well, that is quite a disappointing battle. But it does not matter for Novoni and Rand al'Thor are about to have their battle, and this was something that is not to be missed. So stay tuned!"
And now for the moment we’ve all been waiting for, the unveiling of the results of our recent-ish-but-at-the-same-time-not-so-recent-ish-since-it-was-over-a-week-ago RPG Moderator Applications. Without further ado (I’ve been using a lot of ado, haven’t I?), in no particular order, arrangement, classification, or categorization, and I should really get to the point already, here are our newest slaves RPG moderators!
Saphire Apple Juice Distant let_go Eradic Diffination
Alternate: Waitlol
Congrats to all new mods, and to those who didn’t make it, better luck next time!
THE END. IS NEAR.

Oh, and happy Anniversary everyone!
~TMM ~Still Rolling Pounding Along[/spoiler] |