Biome Badge [Lavaridge]

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D-Bug

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Twenty-Eight
October 30th
Bevaridge Town
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See ya later, Feraligatr!
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Biome Badge [Lavaridge]
POSTED ON Feb 3, 2021 1:31:04 GMT
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WELCOME TO THE LAVARIDGE GYM!
























GYM DETAILS

    Welcome to the Lavaridge Gym! I bet you were expecting some fire badge, ‘ay? Not this time. Instead, you’ll be battling to win the Biome Badge. That means that where we fight will be determined by what Pokemon you are bringing to the battle.
    I want to see all the little critters battling their best on home turf, so I'll find us a unique place to battle based on your signup selection!
      See you in the field!

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE

    Challengers will be awarded the badge if they can showcase their mastery over the environment, and can prove that they have an Educator's Spirit during the post-match interview. Winning or losing the battle is not important. 


FORMAT

2v2 singles. 


RULES


Traditional: Zac is required to offer this option. A standard battle with no team restrictions that will take place in a regulation gym. 
    Be warned, the Lavaridge Gym is a community space so if the volleyball team has booked the court then you may have to wait. Due to there being no biome testing, a greater importance will be placed on the post-match interview.


Non-Traditional: This is where the fun happens. Zac has been hard at work doing regional surveying and has earmarked some choice battle spots around Hoenn that are perfect biome battlegrounds.
    In your application, please select a biome from the list below and two Pokemon that are native to that biome. Zac will send you the GPS coordinates for the battle location.


     Once the battle starts, we’ll be using a rolling system* to streamline the battle, without losing any of the intensity.
    The rolling system makes for fast and unambiguous combat. It takes the guesswork out of dodging, encourages creative roleplay, and a 2v2 battle lasts on average 10 posts each.


BIOMES

    In preparation for the upcoming seventh Biome Contest, certain biomes will be temporarily unavailable. For the time being please select from this reduced selection. 

    Select a biome that is home to both of of the Pokemon you're bringing to the battle. 






RESTRICTIONS

No legendary or mythical Pokemon. This is intended to be a battle between equals, with the focus on terrain mastery and not raw power.

No OHKO moves. Approaching another Pokemon with intent to grievously harm or fatally injure them will not be tolerated. This is an educational setting, not a gladiatorial arena. 

No Thieves!  Anyone who has stolen items of value from Zac in the past will be denied challenge until Katherine Fairburne has returned his Bug Plate.  

SIGN UPS

Choose either Traditional or Non-Traditional when you sign up for a gym battle and indicate which two Pokemon you're using. When Zac is ready, he will start a thread for you and tag your character.

Traditional:

[blockquote][center] @tag challenges @zac to a [b]TRADITIONAL BATTLE![/b][/center]

[b]Rolling System:[/b] Opt In / Opt Out

[b]Pokemon + Ability + Movesets:[/b]

[/blockquote]

Non-Traditional:

[blockquote][center] @tag challenges @zac to a [b]NON-TRADITIONAL BATTLE![/b][/center]

[b]Biome:[/b] Choose One

[b]Pokemon + Ability + Movesets:[/b]

[/blockquote]


QUEUE

    It is much easier to reply to posts that use the rolling system, so it is mandatory for non-trad challenges and highly recommended for traditional challenges. As non-trad threads are expected to move quicker, the queue has been split to prevent long wait times. Please do not post a sign-up if the queues are already full.

Traditional - FULL

Non-Traditional - FULL


HALL OF FAME


GYM CONTESTS



OOC NOTES

    
    Communication is the key to a fun and fast battle. Once you’ve sent in an application here, please message me on Discord or through the forums. This makes it easy to confirm how the moves and abilities of our Pokemon will operate in battle. 
    If you have any questions about the rolling system in general, please message either D-Bug or Murk (who created the system) on Discord.
    Thank you!

    If you want some examples of the rolling system in action, please check out these show matches!

Zac vs Chryssa - Baby Battle
Zac vs Stormy - Field Test
Zac vs Alexei - Fight of Flight
Zac vs Chryssa - Knightfall


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stormy, bronwen
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twenty-five
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saffron city, kanto
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elite four
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POSTED ON Feb 3, 2021 1:31:28 GMT
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challenges to a NON-TRADITIONAL BATTLE!


Biome: Volcanic

Pokemon + Ability + Movesets: centiskorch + magcargo


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murk

Michi
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November 1
Petalburg City, Hoenn
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michiko maeda
Biome Badge [Lavaridge]
POSTED ON Feb 3, 2021 1:36:15 GMT
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challenges to a TRADITIONAL BATTLE!


Rolling System: Opt In

Pokemon + Ability + Movesets:
machamp & skitty

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Ven

Alex / Lexy
he / him / his
thirty
december 22
Mistralton, Unova
homosexual demiromantic
fortree gym leader
gym leader
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Alexei Ivanov
Biome Badge [Lavaridge]
POSTED ON Feb 3, 2021 1:36:56 GMT
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Biome: Choose One

Pokemon + Ability + Movesets:

Ara ara (I'll be back later! Feel free to skip this until our second practice run is done *wink*)

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Epic BugCatcher

Dr. Doug
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Viridian City, Kanto
It just works
Lt. Colonel, Medical Corps
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John Sullivan
Biome Badge [Lavaridge]
POSTED ON Feb 3, 2021 2:57:36 GMT
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to a NON-TRADITIONAL BATTLE!


Biome: Desert: Electric Boogaloo

Pokemon + Ability + Movesets:

Gliscor (Sidon) Sand Veil / Ice Fang | Knock Off | Fury Cutter | Acrobatics
Flygon (Guirus) LEVITATE / EARTH POWER | ASTONISH | SANDSTORM | SUPERPOWER | BUG BITE | DRAGON CLAW

Notes: The other one was a test; This is the REAL DEAL >:V







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POSTED ON Feb 4, 2021 14:51:50 GMT
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challenges to a NON-TRADITIONAL BATTLE!


Biome: marine

Pokemon + Ability + Movesets:
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thirty eight
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Biome Badge [Lavaridge]
POSTED ON Feb 5, 2021 14:55:46 GMT
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challenges to a NON-TRADITIONAL BATTLE!


Biome: Mountain

Pokemon + Ability + Movesets:

Note: Both Charizard and Altaria are mega capable
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alto mare, johto
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Biome: marine

Pokemon + Ability + Movesets:



* volans the gyarados can mega evolve

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oslo

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may 20
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Remiel Calcifet
Biome Badge [Lavaridge]
POSTED ON Feb 25, 2021 23:38:19 GMT
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Biome: Mountain

Pokemon + Ability + Movesets:


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Biome Badge [Lavaridge]
POSTED ON Nov 23, 2021 17:35:52 GMT
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challenges to a TRADITIONAL BATTLE!


Rolling System: Opting OUT

Pokemon + Ability + Movesets:









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