Issue #18 Feedback Poll!

***bojangles***** · Jan 9th, 2012, 11:49:11 AM

Hi everyone! We at The Smog are always looking for some feedback, so here's another polling thread. Post some feedback here and we'll take it into consideration for future issues.

Some questions to keep in mind:

What are your favorite articles? Why?
What can we do to improve for future issues?
What kind of articles would you like to see that we don't currently cover?

If you have any more questions or things you'd like to address, please feel free, but remember to justify your opinions! In addition, please try to keep everything civil. Keep all criticism constructive and not disparaging! Thanks.

AP3000 · Jan 9th, 2012, 11:47:18 PM

I was just checking Alakazam on the strategy pokedex for B/W and he is listed under OU and not UU. Other then that it was a really great issue! I was considering using Alakazam on my team after reading his article

smashlloyd20 · Jan 9th, 2012, 11:51:59 PM

I enjoyed watching Duck get interrogated. I'd like to try that someday.

**Seven Deadly Sins** · Jan 10th, 2012, 12:08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat AP3000

I was just checking Alakazam on the strategy pokedex for B/W and he is listed under OU and not UU. Other then that it was a really great issue! I was considering using Alakazam on my team after reading his article

Article was written before the January tier shift, and it was UU at the time.

Unbreakable · Jan 10th, 2012, 12:37:14 AM

Well, when it falls back down, it'll be relevant. (120 speed + MG = not gonna happen anytime soon)

As always, loved the JAP section. Starmie and Cloyster a la Chou Toshio had me in stitches. I'll probably be looking at the stallbreaker section very closely, though, as I tend to freak out if an enemy stays on the field for more than five turns.

FireSummoner · Jan 10th, 2012, 2:28:13 PM

I always have a lot of fun reading the interviews and JAP sections. As I haven't been active in the community, it is nice to learn about the people who have made this what it is. The LC articles were very cool as I normally only spend time reading up on OU and Uber, but always thought it would be a lot of fun to try it out. Please keep up the good work.

Eman Resu · Jan 10th, 2012, 11:13:19 PM

Just something I've noticed through reading the Pokemon analyses:
Every synergy section talks about entry hazards, and that's about it. Some of them differentiate a little, like how Kyogre's added a bit to Tentacruel, but otherwise it seems somewhat repetitive--I think it's fairly obvious that entry hazards help a sweep, and there is no need to mention it so often and put so much focus on it, unless the Pokemon is one whose common counters are all weak to Stealth Rock or something, or if the Pokemon is Volcarona. And even then it doesn't need to be mentioned with as much emphasis as it has.

Still reading through, might say more later. I like these, they have quite a bit of personality in them. It's nice to know you guys aren't all hyper-competitive robots sometimes. XD

New World Order · Jan 10th, 2012, 11:42:53 PM

Interrogation of RisingUnderscoreDusk was amazing.

Pokemazter · Jan 11th, 2012, 12:27:38 AM

For the next article, could there be some crazy, hardcore VGC analysis and examples of commonly used Pokemon? I was hoping that issue 18 wuold have covered some of it, seeing that its a new-ish set of Pokemon and whatnot.

MegaKick · Jan 11th, 2012, 4:44:05 PM

i loved the art panel as always, each week just keeps getting better. Everything about the issue was awesome though.

Lockeness · Jan 11th, 2012, 9:45:00 PM

I love articles that deal with the OU metagame and strategy. I would enjoy seeing an article on effective team building process in the future.

panamaxis · Jan 13th, 2012, 3:44:07 AM

entertainment articles are always the best imo, disappointed we didn't have any this issue.

I also miss mop's musings and power rankings. I know battling and pokemon are important but to be honest a ton of people on this site already know pokemon really well, so maybe there could be a greater focus on creating entertainment articles? (as in a greater focus then there currently is, not a greater focus on entertainment than pokemon articles)

barry4ever · Jan 13th, 2012, 3:48:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat panamaxis

entertainment articles are always the best imo, disappointed we didn't have any this issue.

I also miss mop's musings and power rankings. I know battling and pokemon are important but to be honest a ton of people on this site already know pokemon really well, so maybe there could be a greater focus on creating entertainment articles? (as in a greater focus then there currently is, not a greater focus on entertainment than pokemon articles)

Couldnt really agree more with panamaxis. Having no entertainment article this time made the Smog feel really quite nerdy and also a bit boring.

Trinitrotoluene · Jan 13th, 2012, 3:51:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat panamaxis

entertainment articles are always the best imo, disappointed we didn't have any this issue.

I also miss mop's musings and power rankings. I know battling and pokemon are important but to be honest a ton of people on this site already know pokemon really well, so maybe there could be a greater focus on creating entertainment articles? (as in a greater focus then there currently is, not a greater focus on entertainment than pokemon articles)

Agreed.

***jumpluff**** · Jan 13th, 2012, 7:16:37 AM

Go harass MoP; he was supposed to write an article but johned. :p (PS we will keep the feedback in mind, that's what it's there for, I just wanna point out that one is MoP's fault!)

Asbestospoison · Jan 14th, 2012, 11:30:56 PM

Too bad there were no entertainment articles. I did like the LC articles though, I've always liked LC, and it seems to be picking up in popularity.

ShortsTheory · Jan 18th, 2012, 8:28:56 AM

A pretty good issue. BW OU threats was a useful article. Oh yes, bojangles deserves a mention for his fantastic 'interrogation'.

Bruno Magno · Jan 18th, 2012, 12:36:13 PM

This is with no doubt one of the best Issues! Bold things are damn good

Featured UU Pokémon: Alakazam
Type Analysis: Steel
The Role of the Bulky Psychic
A Guide to Stallbreakers
Weather in Ubers
BW OU Metagame Analysis
DPP OU Metagame Analysis
Featured LC RMT
Fallen Stars
inb4nintendo
Check Like the Prose: Vol. II

View Poll Results: Which articles did you enjoy the most?
Interrogation of Rising_Dusk	25	29.76%
Tournaments Coverage	14	16.67%
Featured Pokémon: Rotom-W	9	10.71%
Featured Uber Pokémon: Kyogre	18	21.43%
Featured UU Pokémon: Alakazam	8	9.52%
Featured LC Pokémon: Gastly	8	9.52%
Type Analysis: Steel	11	13.10%
The Role of the Bulky Psychic	16	19.05%
A Guide to Stallbreakers	16	19.05%
Weather in Ubers	8	9.52%
Featured OU RMT	12	14.29%
Featured UU RMT	8	9.52%
Featured RU RMT	11	13.10%
Featured LC RMT	10	11.90%
BW OU Metagame Analysis	22	26.19%
DPP OU Metagame Analysis	12	14.29%
Forgotten Favorites in RU	15	17.86%
Ready for a Whole NU Metagame?	13	15.48%
Fallen Stars	24	28.57%
What's New in LC?	7	8.33%
RU Overview	11	13.10%
Judge a Pokemon: The Smog's 6th Art Panel	23	27.38%
Smeargle's Studio Update	8	9.52%
The Arterview: paintseagull	10	11.90%
Brushing Up on Your Skills: Top Tips!	9	10.71%
Little Cup: The Mystery Explained	11	13.10%
Inb4 Nintendo: Metagames to Be	15	17.86%
Working the Lower Ladders	14	16.67%
Check Like the Prose: Vol. II	11	13.10%
A Recent History of Analyses	13	15.48%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 84. You may not vote on this poll

Jan 9th, 2012, 11:47:18 PM	#2
AP3000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 7	I was just checking Alakazam on the strategy pokedex for B/W and he is listed under OU and not UU. Other then that it was a really great issue! I was considering using Alakazam on my team after reading his article __________________ FC: 2106 7946 1115 If you can't handle the ice get out of the freezer

Jan 9th, 2012, 11:51:59 PM	#3
smashlloyd20 Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,827 Erry day im HEAD SMASHING	I enjoyed watching Duck get interrogated. I'd like to try that someday. __________________ Ten million fireflies

Jan 10th, 2012, 12:37:14 AM	#5
Unbreakable Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 349 A paper bag	Well, when it falls back down, it'll be relevant. (120 speed + MG = not gonna happen anytime soon) As always, loved the JAP section. Starmie and Cloyster a la Chou Toshio had me in stitches. I'll probably be looking at the stallbreaker section very closely, though, as I tend to freak out if an enemy stays on the field for more than five turns. __________________ But I got wiped out with no saving grace at all! And then I'm told I don't have any talent?! Man...

Jan 10th, 2012, 11:13:19 PM	#7
Eman Resu Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3 Good ol' Cali	Just something I've noticed through reading the Pokemon analyses: Every synergy section talks about entry hazards, and that's about it. Some of them differentiate a little, like how Kyogre's added a bit to Tentacruel, but otherwise it seems somewhat repetitive--I think it's fairly obvious that entry hazards help a sweep, and there is no need to mention it so often and put so much focus on it, unless the Pokemon is one whose common counters are all weak to Stealth Rock or something, or if the Pokemon is Volcarona. And even then it doesn't need to be mentioned with as much emphasis as it has. Still reading through, might say more later. I like these, they have quite a bit of personality in them. It's nice to know you guys aren't all hyper-competitive robots sometimes. XD __________________ Thanks to Dawn of MMORPG for the avvy.

Jan 9th, 2012, 11:49:11 AM	#1
*bojangles* IF YOU TRULY BELIEVE, Administrator** Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,891 Location: New York, NY Mentor	Issue #18 Feedback Poll! Hi everyone! We at The Smog are always looking for some feedback, so here's another polling thread. Post some feedback here and we'll take it into consideration for future issues. Some questions to keep in mind: What are your favorite articles? Why? What can we do to improve for future issues? What kind of articles would you like to see that we don't currently cover? If you have any more questions or things you'd like to address, please feel free, but remember to justify your opinions! In addition, please try to keep everything civil. Keep all criticism constructive and not disparaging! Thanks. __________________ [12:47pm] TV-Rocka: I want to take a naked pic with just the tigres logo on my... [12:48pm] TV-Rocka: and well, no one of my friend want to take the photo

Jan 10th, 2012, 2:28:13 PM	#6
FireSummoner Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1 US	I always have a lot of fun reading the interviews and JAP sections. As I haven't been active in the community, it is nice to learn about the people who have made this what it is. The LC articles were very cool as I normally only spend time reading up on OU and Uber, but always thought it would be a lot of fun to try it out. Please keep up the good work.

Jan 10th, 2012, 11:42:53 PM	#8
New World Order The Baby Arcanine All Grown Up :') Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,939 Edmonton	Interrogation of RisingUnderscoreDusk was amazing. __________________ RAWRGRAWRAWWRARRWRAARGRAWWRAWWRAR

Jan 11th, 2012, 12:27:38 AM	#9
Pokemazter 04/01/13 never forget Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 614 Edmonton, AB	For the next article, could there be some crazy, hardcore VGC analysis and examples of commonly used Pokemon? I was hoping that issue 18 wuold have covered some of it, seeing that its a new-ish set of Pokemon and whatnot. __________________ Ever wanted to contribute to Smogon? Visit the Contributions and Corrections forum! \|Work \| UU Titans project \| UU Research Week Mk.III #5 \|

Jan 11th, 2012, 4:44:05 PM	#10
MegaKick Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,458 Out getting milk	i loved the art panel as always, each week just keeps getting better. Everything about the issue was awesome though.

Jan 11th, 2012, 9:45:00 PM	#11
Lockeness (e^(i╥))+1=0 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 307	I love articles that deal with the OU metagame and strategy. I would enjoy seeing an article on effective team building process in the future.

Jan 13th, 2012, 3:44:07 AM	#12
panamaxis Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,715	entertainment articles are always the best imo, disappointed we didn't have any this issue. I also miss mop's musings and power rankings. I know battling and pokemon are important but to be honest a ton of people on this site already know pokemon really well, so maybe there could be a greater focus on creating entertainment articles? (as in a greater focus then there currently is, not a greater focus on entertainment than pokemon articles) __________________ <am> shes p. hot not gonna lie <am> kinda reminds me of my mum fsr ------------------------------------- <am> if its for money its not gay

Jan 13th, 2012, 7:16:37 AM	#15
*jumpluff とびだせ・どうぶつの森 Super Moderator** Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,437 Location: Australia Mentor	Go harass MoP; he was supposed to write an article but johned. :p (PS we will keep the feedback in mind, that's what it's there for, I just wanna point out that one is MoP's fault!) __________________

Jan 14th, 2012, 11:30:56 PM	#16
Asbestospoison Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 90 The Moon	Too bad there were no entertainment articles. I did like the LC articles though, I've always liked LC, and it seems to be picking up in popularity.

Jan 18th, 2012, 8:28:56 AM	#17
ShortsTheory Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 108 Bangalore, India	A pretty good issue. BW OU threats was a useful article. Oh yes, bojangles deserves a mention for his fantastic 'interrogation'.

Jan 18th, 2012, 12:36:13 PM	#18
Bruno Magno Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 746 Italy	This is with no doubt one of the best Issues! Bold things are damn good Featured UU Pokémon: Alakazam Type Analysis: Steel The Role of the Bulky Psychic A Guide to Stallbreakers Weather in Ubers BW OU Metagame Analysis DPP OU Metagame Analysis Featured LC RMT Fallen Stars inb4nintendo Check Like the Prose: Vol. II __________________ On hiatus due to parents [ PokeCheck ] [ Trade Thread ] [ RMT ] [AWE]MichaelK: Ive been doin lc for a bit and I gotta say its kinda fun Billy Pones: Is LC overcentralized as OU? I was planning to start testtestaway: Nothing is as overcentralied as OU. I'd rather drink diarrhea than play OU.