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Melody Hikari-Shinu Anson
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 Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:06 pm
Hey all, I need some help. =3 The third essay for my English 1C class is one about paradigms [essentially, cultures, but not on a geographical level]. And the paradigm to discuss can be ANYTHING. So guess what I wanna do it on. Pokemon! The gaming/battling subculture. [So please leave comments about how cool the anime or mangas are out of it. =3 Yes, I like them too, but then it's too broad.] If any of you want to volunteer giving out your personal anecdotes involving Pokemon and the gaming fandom, please, by all means, post. I need help coming up with the various lingo we use [aside from battle, IV, EV, Pokemon, Pokeball, etc.], stories and examples I can use, anything and practically everything related to the gaming. Things to keep in Mind (as written by the teacher) • What is this paradigm called among its members? • What kinds of people are drawn to this paradigm and what are they generally like, socially and psychologically? • What is the history of this paradigm? • In what ways is this specific paradigm like or unlike other paradigms related to or associated with this paradigm? • What are the paradigm members’ goals and methods of reaching those goals? • What are the definitions of some key terms or lingo relating to this paradigm? • What is a typical day in the life of a paradigm member regarding their paradigm? I do need to provide MLA citation of people I interviewed/etc, so I am going to need to use your name on my paper. [Most likely I will go with your internet moniker in the essay, a common nickname for your moniker, or your player name. :3 It all depends on how I'm supposed to cite online additions, which I am going to ask about.]
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:14 pm
I have no problem with you interviewing me, if you feel like it. :0
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Melody Hikari-Shinu Anson
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:54 pm
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:24 am
I wouldn't mind either, though I am confused by some of it. xD
I suppose it would take a lot of effort, though.
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:19 am
I'd be happy to help, Melody.~
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:46 am
Thank you! ^^
Actually, if I could get help with some lingo atm.... It sounds like a good place to start, no?
I've got Pokemon, Battle, GTS, Balls, legendaries, ubers, STAB, Pokemon names and abilities and elements, Game acronyms [RBYGSCFRLGRSEPBRDPPtHGSS]....
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Melody Hikari-Shinu Anson
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:46 am
HP / PP, EV, PkRs (even though it isn't as rare as it used to be)...
And that's all I could think of, will add more if I think of 'em.
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:48 am
Are you going to talk about the origins of the game?
Like how it's based on bug collecting? xD
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[Philosophy In A Teacup] Crew
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:28 pm
I once composed a dictionary of slang terms this fandom uses. surprised Other words:
BU, UU, OU, NU, tiers, special/physical, SA, SD, SPD, ATK, DEF, Eons, Eeveelutions, prevos, evos, Skymin, Basic Pokémon, First Stage Pokémon, Second Stage Pokémon, shinies, E4, Champion, gens, Com.Bat, GPX+, TPPCRPG, pseudo-legendaries, one-offs, PUSA, HSOWA, Time Pony, Wormtina, Ladylegs, Battle Someone, FC, legit, semi-legit, hack, hacker, Worlds, qualifers, PVGCs, TR team, RD team, Smogon, sweeper, wall, staller, annoyer, healer, suicide lead, Matsuda method, everstone trick, chaining, IVs, hot damn there's toooooons of gaming slang/phrases.
Also, I have tooooons of things I could talk about regarding Pokémon, so pretty much just pick a topic or give me a question or something.
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:01 pm
General Pokemon slang I use? Tippy listed off some good ones there, but most of them I'd never even heard before, or only occasionally.
I use terms like: Battle, catch/capture, rare, shiny, trainer, ball, gym leader(s), elite(s), IV, EV, stats (and their derivative terms), contest, badge/ribbon, poffin, Pokeblock, evolution/evolve, HM/TM, legendaries, double battle, moves, Pokedex, aggro, and so on.
Most of these are general, mind (obviously), and not the tournament kind of slang, like the tiers.
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Melody Hikari-Shinu Anson
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:22 pm
@Tippy:  @ that list. I don't recognize even half of it. o___o Wow. O_O Thanks so much guys. <3 I'm totally gonna appreciate your help, and I'll try not to procrastinate this paper like the others. XD;;;; I'll also probably end up working on it over the weekends. It's due at the beginning of December.
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:45 pm
Melody Hikari-Shinu Anson @Tippy: @ that list. I don't recognize even half of it. o___o
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[Philosophy In A Teacup] Crew
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:05 pm
Are you going to use terms like Bellyzard or Stallrein? Or CB Scizor, or SD Lucario?
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:46 pm
Bulbasauur Are you going to use terms like Bellyzard or Stallrein? Or CB Scizor, or SD Lucario?
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[Philosophy In A Teacup] Crew
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 4:18 pm
haha, if it's an interview or answering some questions, i could be of help
i'm probably useless for anything else though
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