Hey,
So I'm Joseph, a rather experienced pokemon player, but also inexperienced. That is to say I have been playing since the release of Platinum, but have only just started preparing a competitive team. I only got a 3DS this April, so it's taken a while for me to get used to all the changes (I've not missed a generation, but two years out of it has really affected my playing). I came here to seek answers. About life, and why my Pokémon are winning on Battle Spot Free Battle but I have never won a ratings battle. And also for a bit of banter. I registered a couple of weeks ago but forgot to post as my phone doesn't like smogon forums... or maybe I wasn't pressing it properly. Either way, I've been active on a fair few forums none-Pokémon related, I also beta test Euro Truck Simulator 2, I photograph trucks and buses, and like cars :D I generally go by my real name on forums. Even though technically you're not supposed to. My claim to fame, I don't have one. Apart from an Arceus event. And a Darkrai. And some shinies. (Oshawott Masuda Method after 3 eggs.)
Also, a hypothetical cookie to who can guess what my profile picture is. (Hint: It's a car). If you're on a hypothetical diet, you can have a hypothetical protein shake or something hypothetically disgusting like that.
Finally (even though this should have gone before but I just remember) I like using Pokémon that nobody else uses (read: rubbish Pokémon found on the first route of the game), and I also like metal \m/