[ Poll ] Gaian National Pokemon League - Gyms Updated (12/1)

We're sorry for leaving, GNPL. D:

It's ok, we've all got our messes to deal with. Welcome back! :D		48.1%	[ 261 ]
Piss off, you left us out to dry and we don't need you. D:<		17.7%	[ 96 ]
Tits: The Musical		34.3%	[ 186 ]

Total Votes: 543

[GNPL]

Gaian National Pokemon League

Credit for banner goes to iBrigadier.

Credit for the Kanto and Johto region sprites goes to Grave_the_Undead.

News
For news archives, click here.

12/1- E-Lo here with the final gym census. The following badges have been removed from their owners for inactivity:
Glacier, Rising, Spike Shell, Stone, Dynamo, Feather, Rain, Coal, Forest, Fen, Beacon. I do believe I said NO exceptions, even to two of our own moderators. Tsk tsk.
- If you'd like to apply/reapply for a badge, see the third post for details.

11/10- Hey guys, E-Lo here. Massive tentative update on its way, and as you can see I've changed my name and packed it all on up to a different account. What's that mean for you all? It means that this account will now be accessible by our moderators, meaning more power to the people and quicker updates for the rest of you. In the meantime, I've taken the liberty of:

1) Cancelling/postponing the Rainbow Tourney (don't worry, I still have the brackets saved in a backup)

2) Updating this account's profile (I'm still looking for a good theme, PM any of the moderators to let us know if you've got one handy!)

3) Moderators now will be able to post updates pending a staff approval, but with a nifty color coded system to let you know who's posting what.

E-Lo

[[Hikari-chan]]

Avalith_Gale

Prince of Panic

iBrigadier

[G R E E D]

Aestyrin

Anisopterae

4) NOT updating leaders just yet. I'll be conducting a brief census, during which time all you have to do is just send "GNPL Secretary" a PM. That's it. Just letting us know you're here. You have until November 30th to get this PM in. In fact, just click. There will be NO, and I do repeat, NO exceptions to this census. If your PM makes it late, you're off the roster. You have ample time to send a message in 10 seconds during three weeks.

5) In addition to the above PM, if you have anything to change such as user name (if it's outdated on the third post) or profile (if you switched accounts or have a battling mule) please include it in the attached message. Please also note that it might not be me checking these, so keep your things privvy.

Lastly, I'd like to apologize for mine and Hikari's recent and unexplained absences. We've both had our fair share of IRL troubles, but we have no intention of letting this place die. If anything, we intend to revive it by doing our best Umbreon/Ninjask/Ambipom impressions and pass the baton on to as many people as we know and trust.

- Pokemaniacly yours,
E-Lo

9/19- Hey guys. Hikari here. I just wanted to apologize for my lengthy absence lately. I have been dealing with a lot in life and have recently been dealing with a possibly severe heart condition, and have found it difficult to find time to spend here at the thread. I know the tournament has been extremely delayed and this thread has been neglected greatly by me, and I'm truly sorry. Thank you to those who still frequent the thread and support it even when its owners cannot. I hope you are all doing well, and I hope to see all of you here at the thread again soon.


8/31- Round 2 updated! Check the 5th post for the brackets and fight hard! pirate

8/12- Tourney updated! Check the 5th post for the bracket.


Also, due to popular demand, tits:




You're welcome.

Table of Contents
I- News, Introduction, and Table of Contents
II- Thread Rules and Clauses
III- List of Gym Leaders
IV- Thread Tournaments
V- Links/Banners

What is this?
For those of you who need explanation, this is the Pokemon League of Gaia where you're welcome to discuss the competitive metagame,
share strategies, and meet fellow battlers while improving yourself every step of the way
in order to match the ranks of our handpicked cream of the crop battlers.
Contrary to what the game teaches you, you can get these badges in any order.
This thread is primarily for Diamond/Pearl Wi Fi battles and
team building/D/P/Pt/PBR discussion; trades need to be kept to a full minimum.
Some leaders have Pokemon Battle Revolution, but you will need to ask around if you're expecting a PBR battle.
Assume that we don't and use D/P if you want a quicker response.

How do I join?
Just post, introducing yourself and request a battle.
Do NOT flaunt yourself around like you're the next big thing;
on top of making a horrible first impression, it can get you a warning as well as a bruised ego.
The easiest way to make yourself known is to be friendly
and considerate towards others while still having fun.
Literacy (aka proper spelling/grammar/punctuation) helps, but isn't required.
Many people tend to ignore posts that are borderline unreadable, however.


Who’s in charge?
The thread owners are in red, and the moderators are in blue.
E-Lo
[[Hikari-chan]]
Prince of Panic
Avalith_Gale
Aestyrin
Anisopterae
[G R E E D]
iBrigadier


Who should I go to if I have a question/comment?
The list below is sorted by who will deal with your questions accordingly.
Click the link to directly go to PM. If you are reporting someone, please use the following format:

Who you are reporting
Why you are reporting them
Link to the page (a page number won't cut it;
if you have the time to fill out the PM, you have the time to get the address from the top of the page)

General Inquiries:
[[Hikari-chan]]
E-Lo

Gym Questions/Applications:
[[Hikari-chan]]

Reporting a Troll/Advertiser/Spammer:
[[Hikari-chan]]
E-Lo

Reporting a Hacker:
E-Lo

This is a watermark to prevent direct copying of this thread. If there are any topics that directly copied from the GNPL, this sentence will show up when it's highlighted. Dirty copying plagarizers.

[[[Hikari-chan]]]

Table of Contents
I- News, Introduction, and Table of Contents
II- Thread Rules and Clauses
III- List of Gym Leaders
IV- Thread Tournaments
V- Links/Banners

Thread Rules

Posting Rules

- Stay on topic with every post you make; if it's off topic take it to the CB or to PMs.
- DO NOT spam/advertise, troll/flame, or feed trolls/flamers.
- DO NOT copy any part of this thread without permission. It’s considered plagiarism or stealing. This is a black-listable offense.
- Please make an effort to speak with proper grammar, syntax, spelling, etc. Literacy is greatly appreciated here.
- Be friendly and courteous to others. It keeps the thread in a good mood and keeps things running smoothly.
- Regarding posting of pictures: if it's above 500px in either dimension, shrink it or link it.
- Do not ask when updates will occur. We are both very busy people, and we sometimes don't have the time to maintain a regular schedule.

Battling Rules

- DO NOT USE ANY HACKED POKEMON. If they are found in battle, you automatically lose and risk being blacklisted.
- If you use a 3rd-party hacking device, do NOT make it known publicly. It gives us reason to ban you. If any evidence of a hacking device is apparent on a Pokemon used in battle, it is considered a hacked Pokemon. See previous rule.
- If you ARE suspected of hacking and a moderator requests a hack check, you MUST allow your team to be checked. You are banned from further battling until you are cleared for hacks, and failure to comply results in instant blacklisting.
- The following Pokemon are banned from standard battling: Dialga, Palkia, Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Deoxys (ALL forms), Giratina, Darkrai, Arceus, Manaphy, Lati@s, and Wobuffet. You MAY use one of these, however, if your opponent agrees on letting you use it in battle.
- The following Pokemon are legendary, but do not fall in the above class in terms of sheer power. These Pokemon ARE permitted in standard play: Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Entei, Raikou, Suicune, Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Uxie, Azelf, Mesprit, Cresselia, Heatran, Regigigas, Jirachi, Celebi, Shaymin.
- If you want a battle or a trade, please do not ask anyone to PM you.
- Respect all members; show good sportsmanship. Don't gloat or be excessively arrogant when you when, and don’t be a sore loser or accuse someone of hacking without justifiable reason if you lose.
- If a DC (disconnection) happens, keep the same team and use the same moves that you used previously if both parties decide to re-battle. Also, please do not DC if you are losing. Lose with dignity, don’t be a coward.
- Battle rules are posted on a Gym Leader’s profile. If you wish to challenge a Leader, you must follow their rules.
- If you battle a gym leader and win but fail to specify the type of battle you wanted (friendly or gym), you are not awarded a badge.

Gym Leader Rules

* This only applies to gym leaders of the thread. Credit for the following goes to Jomei_S:
- If you are a gym leader and you challenge another gym leader, your badge is NOT put on the line unless specified. Battles amongst leaders goes in one of these 3 manners:
1. Battle by Gym Leader A's rules. Gym Leader A's badge is on the line.
2. Battle by Gym Leader B's rules. Gym Leader B's badge is on the line.
3. Battle by rules agreed upon by both Gym Leaders. Both badges are on the line. Winner gets loser's badge.
- You MUST post your gym rules and gym badge on your profile. In addition, you must list the winners of your badge.
- A gym leader can include any thread clauses on their list of gym rules; however, if a gym leader wishes to include a unique rule, they MUST have it approved by Hikari before adding it to their gym. Failure to comply will result in a revoking of your badge.
- If you receive a badge from a gym leader and they resign or are demoted, that badge then becomes worthless and void. In this case, please remove any void badges from your profile.
- If a gym leader wishes to close their gym, it may be closed for up to two weeks without any prior notice. If it will be closed for a longer amount of time, a request must be made to Hikari with a valid reason.

Optional Clauses

The following clauses (rules) can be placed by any leader at will. These do NOT apply to all battles, unless specified by the individual gym leader. These can also be used in friendly battles.

-Sleep/Freeze Clause
Only one Pokemon may be asleep/frozen at the same time as another. Once one unfreezes, that Pokemon or another may be put back to sleep. Pokemon asleep due to the effects of Rest or Effect Spore do NOT count towards that limit.

-Evasion/OHKO Clause
Sometimes grouped together as "No DT/OHKO". The following moves are banned:
Double Team, Minimize, Fissure, Guillotine, Sheer Cold, Horn Drill
Everything else including Sand Attack and the Sand Veil/Snow Cloak ability are legal.

-Species Clause
Each Pokemon must be of a different species. Different Pokedex number means it's a different species.

-Explosion/Selfdestruct Clause:
Only ONE Pokemon per team can use this.

-Item Clause
By far the most common non-standard rule, item clause states that each Pokemon on the team must be holding a different item from one another. So no double leftovers or focus sash. Items that do the same thing but aren't the same, such as leftovers and black sludge, are allowed.

-h4x Clause
The following items are banned:
Lax Incense, Brightpowder, Razor Fang, King's Rock, Razor Claw, Scope Lens, Quick Claw, Focus Band

-Self-KO Clause
This mostly only applies to tournaments. It's used to break ties. If both players are down to their last Pokemon and one uses a move that kills itself, such as Explosion, Self-Destruct, Destiny Bond, or Memento, the trainer who used that move is considered the loser in the match.

-Tier Clause
Only the following Pokemon may/may not be used:
OU (Over Used), BL (Border Line), UU (Under Used), NU (Never Used)
The GNPL follows this tier list for categorizing Pokemon into tiers.
Examples:
OUs only: Only Over Used.
No OUs: self explanatory.

[GNPL]

Table of Contents
I- News, Introduction, and Table of Contents
II- Thread Rules and Clauses
III- List of Gym Leaders
IV- Thread Tournaments
V- Links/Banners

GYM LEADERS LIST

Applying for a gym leader position:

DO NOT apply if you do not have a team prepared for battle upon gym approval.
If you don't have 6 Pokemon you can take battles with the INSTANT we give you a badge, then don't bother sending in an app until you do.
However, you will be given a day or two in which you may set up your gym without having to take battles.
If you would like to apply, please PM E-Lo with the following:

Gym Leader Name: (What you want your leader name to be)
Link to profile: (A url to your Gaia profile)
Wanted badge: (Please list 3 badges in order of preference)
Earned badges: (must have 4 or more to be considered)
Other: (Anything else you want to tell me, ask me, etc.)

You may request a badge once you have received
a total of 4 badges from any 4 leaders.
This shows us that you're skilled as well as dedicated
AND you have a team ready to take battles pending your promotion.
Also, please note that if you are not a thread regular,
you are the least of priorities and will not be accepted
unless you become an active member of the thread.
Do not count on showing up on your first day and submitting
an application with expectations of being hired that day.
If you're interested in a position, please stay around if you
want to even be remotely considered.

Hikari does NOT respond to applications unless there is a
question about them. So PLEASE, do not ask if she received it.
She saves every application she receives if it has been filled
out correctly, and she will review them once she decides to
make a gym leader update.

As a gym leader, you may request a badge switch for 5,000 gold.
Once you have been switched, you carry your record with you.
This includes the badges you've earned and who's earned your badge.
In addition to the above, you must run any custom clauses
you may have in your gym by E-Lo or Hikari for approval.
Failure to follow these regulations may result in revocation
of your badge owning privileges.




Listed below are the leaders for Kanto, Johto, Orange Islands, Hoenn, and Sinnoh.

Gym Leaders do NOT have
to match a type to their badge,
so be wary when battling.

KANTO REGION

Boulder Badge
Owner: Gym Leader Brian (Silenced by the man)


http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2206/currentraine.jpg
Cascade Badge
Owner: Gym Leader Raine (Aestyrin)



Thunder Badge
Owner: Gym Leader Terra (Terra of the Shadow)



Rainbow Badge
Owner: Gym Leader Arlen (Metaknightman)



Soul Badge
Owner: Gym Leader Naeo (N a e o)



Marsh Badge
Owner: Gym Leader Miki (Miki Cup)


http://tinyurl.com/TTGdos
Volcano Badge
Owner: Gym Leader E-Lo (E-Lo)


http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/710/78890587.png
Earth Badge
Owner: Gym Leader Mare (Marekenshin)

JOHTO REGION


Zephyr Badge
Owner: Gym Leader Avalith (Avalith_Gale)



Hive Badge
Owner: Gym Leader Jomei (Jomei_S)


Plain Badge
Owner: RECRUITING



Fog Badge
Owner: Gym Leader Schmee (pyroschmee)



Storm Badge
Owner : Gym Leader Arian (iBrigadier)



Mineral Badge
Owner: Gym Leader Riku (Ethereal Prince)


Glacier Badge
Owner: RECRUITING


Rising Badge
Owner: RECRUITING

ORANGE ISLAND REGION

Coral Eye Badge
Owner: RECRUITING



Sea Ruby Badge
Owner: Gym Leader Cosmos (Kyubii Kitsune)


Spike Shell Badge
Owner: RECRUITING



Jade Star Badge
Owner: Gym Leader Jesus (OMFG Jesus)

HOENN REGION

Stone Badge
Owner: RECRUITING


Knuckle Badge
Owner: RECRUITING


Dynamo Badge
Owner: RECRUITING



Heat Badge
Owner: Gym Leader Josh (Nightmare Gunner)



Balance Badge
Owner: Gym Leader Gaan (Himata Gaan)


Feather Badge
Owner: RECRUITING



Mind Badge
Owner: Gym Leader Tyranny (Tyranny of Tyranitar)


Rain Badge
Owner: RECRUITING

SINNOH REGION

Coal Badge
Owner: RECRUITING


Forest Badge
Owner: RECRUITING


Cobble Badge
Owner: RECRUITING


Fen Badge
Owner: RECRUITING



Relic Badge
Owner: Gym Leader Kail (Kanrik)



Mine Badge
Owner: Gym Leader Greed ([G R E E D])


Icicle Badge
Owner: ***RESERVED***


Beacon Badge
Owner: RECRUITING

[[[Hikari-chan]]]

Table of Contents
I- News, Introduction, and Table of Contents
II- Thread Rules and Clauses
III- List of Gym Leaders
IV- Thread Tournaments
V- Links/Banners

**RAINBOW TOURNEY CANCELED**

[Nihilistic.Daemon]

Just out of curiosity, where is the discussion in this thread? This is Gaming Discussion. While it is nicely laid out, it is still a Battle Thread.

[GNPL]

Table of Contents
I- News, Introduction, and Table of Contents
II- Thread Rules and Clauses
III- List of Gym Leaders
IV- Thread Tournaments
V- Links/Banners

Links and Banners
If you would like to add to any of these sections, PM Hikari or E-Lo to request an addition.
Please provide a link to either your guide/service, your thread of which you would like to affiliate with, or your banner.

-----------------------------------------Services and Guides-----------------------------------------

Fox Pimp's Spriting Services
Demon Mark's Spriting Services
Lachrymal Lamentation's Team Building Guide


---------------------------------------------------Affiliates---------------------------------------------------
None as of yet.

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Located here

[Jomei_S]

lmbo @ a guy with the word "Nihilistic" in his name trying to lay down the law.

edit:

HEY GUYS! WELCOME TO JOMEI'S FIRST-PAGE-POST!!

NEWS: NONE!

THIS POST IS TO GLORIFY THE GNPL'S STUDLIEST LEADER: JOMEI, OF COURSE! TO APPLY FOR A POSITION AS ONE OF THE GIRLS JOMEI FLIRTS WITH, JUST A) BE A CUTE FEMALE AND B) POST IN THE GNPL!! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE DO NOT PM ME OR ASK ME VIA ANY OTHER CHANNELS!

[[[Hikari-chan]]]

heart

[[[Hikari-chan]]]

Moooooooooooooooooo.

[Fox Warrior]

I have achieved motion spriting abilities ^_^ God bless Photoshop/image maker. Anyone who might want an overworld sprite let me know. ^_~

Sincerely,
Miki