Issue #22 Released! - Page 2

**Bummer** · Nov 13th, 2012, 2:53:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Birkal

Special mentions go out to Bummer for doing an incredible job with leading Pokemon Biology now

Why don't you shut your fa-

Oh.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Fat Arcticblast

The Pokemon Biology articles are awesome, I wish I could get in on one :<

If you don't already have workshop access, we might be able to work something out. You don't need any particular education to participate, but people who are well versed with a scientific vocabulary would fare better than others. Although that is subjective I suppose, you could just check out this and the former sessions to get an idea of how a typical entry sounds like.

**Arcticblast** · Nov 13th, 2012, 9:38:37 AM

I was not aware of a workshop section, and unless it's hidden somewhere I can't find it at all.

Now that I've had more time to read it, this was a REALLY good issue. Good job and thank you to everyone involved!

**Taylor** · Nov 13th, 2012, 11:15:22 AM

Birdiest of all Birds was cool but I thought this issue was lacking articles.

Great work!

xenu · Nov 13th, 2012, 11:23:24 AM

a disappointing issue imo; minecraft article was nice but the rest of it was just pokemon, pokemon and more pokemon.

SuperJOCKE · Nov 13th, 2012, 11:34:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Taylor

Birdiest of all Birds was cool but I thought this issue was lacking articles.

Great work!

It's lacking articles because the Smog is released monthly now, instead of bi-monthly.

For example, the RMT's and Featured Pokémon are split each issue. For example, Featured UU RMT was in this issue, but not Featured UU Pokémon. Next issue, Featured UU Pokémon will appear but not the UU RMT.

Danmire · Nov 13th, 2012, 2:21:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat xenu

a disappointing issue imo; minecraft article was nice but the rest of it was just pokemon, pokemon and more pokemon.

you're right it's not like this is a webzine that has to do with pokemon anyway

The Knights of Wario Land · Nov 13th, 2012, 2:47:33 PM

I felt like this issue was lacking something that other issues have had, can't put my finger on it.

My favorite art this month was the Medal Rally art, however. Good issue.

Reader · Nov 13th, 2012, 4:03:29 PM

Sweet! I always look forward to Reading any articles, especially The Smog. So far, the articles and artwork exceed expectations and the monthly release date is even better!

xenu · Nov 13th, 2012, 11:05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Danmire

you're right it's not like this is a webzine that has to do with pokemon anyway

when you have an entire website that tells you why this set is great and why you should use that pokemon, you don't need a webzine to do the exact same thing when you can have articles about say, the community, that are actually interesting to read and don't just appeal to some ultra-niche crowd like "normal types in RU".

Redew · Nov 14th, 2012, 12:00:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat The Knights of Wario Land

I felt like this issue was lacking something that other issues have had, can't put my finger on it.

My favorite art this month was the Medal Rally art, however. Good issue.

We're doing things monthly instead of bi-monthly, so the lack of articles could be it. We're still working on them, so be on the look out for that "lacking" piece of work!

***Zebraiken**** · Nov 14th, 2012, 12:08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat xenu

when you have an entire website that tells you why this set is great and why you should use that pokemon, you don't need a webzine to do the exact same thing when you can have articles about say, the community, that are actually interesting to read and don't just appeal to some ultra-niche crowd like "normal types in RU".

what do you expect from a community that builds itself around competitive pokemon? what kind of articles about the community are supposed to come about that don't simply re-hash what we you can already find by reading through the forums? i am honestly curious about your answer.

otherwise, i guess i just don't understand why you're expecting non-pokemon articles from a pokemon webzine

xenu · Nov 14th, 2012, 1:15:30 AM

are you honestly claiming that the smogon community is so one-dimensional as to have 0 interests outside of pokemon?? i don't know about you, but most users ive met wouldn't exactly vehemently object to articles that aren't "HEY THESE ARE HEATMOR'S BEST SETS IN NU". what about editorials?? opinion pieces?? reviews?? satire?? the smog has zero personality only because you're treating it like ANALYSES: THE MAGAZINE; it's supposed to be an entity of its own and not just another appendage of C&C where talentless hacks who call themselves 'writers' can smurf a badge or two.

sorry if i sound rude

Thorns · Nov 14th, 2012, 1:20:22 AM

i wouldn't mind more non-pokemon content to be honest. the regular content gets a bit dry but that's just me, maybe there are people who have no issues with the smog at all

alkinesthetase · Nov 14th, 2012, 1:56:18 AM

as with everything else on this site, it's written by users, for users. if you want it, write it and offer it up for next month, otherwise stop calling on someone else to fix it. nobody's gonna magically do the writing for you, especially seeing as we aren't paying for the smog and can't wave our money to demand material we like. you want somebody to write it? "somebody" is you.

in other news: the smog was good this month

Present · Nov 14th, 2012, 10:48:14 AM

Thanks for the Issue, I enjoyed it very much. I particularly liked the underrated moveset articles, as well as the retyping one.

Jhon · Nov 14th, 2012, 12:10:39 PM

A whole article about bird pokémon and no mention of either 'Bird' type pokémon, Missingno. and 'M. I even hear 'Missingno.' commonly pronounced as to rhyme with 'flamingo', further crediting it's status as a bird.

ElectivireRocks · Nov 14th, 2012, 1:05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat xenu

are you honestly claiming that the smogon community is so one-dimensional as to have 0 interests outside of pokemon??

Definitely not the whole community.

bowser962 · Nov 14th, 2012, 5:01:36 PM

This is the first time I have read a smog, cover to cover, and i enjoyed the entire thing. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this.

Blaze123 · Nov 14th, 2012, 9:38:48 PM

Where can I find the minecraft server for smogcraft?

SalTheThief · Nov 14th, 2012, 10:03:54 PM

A good place to start might be the Minecraft thread in the off-topic section.

**sandshrewz** · Nov 15th, 2012, 11:08:07 AM

/late. Had fun working with this issue ^_^ The next will definitely be better! Great time working with new people too~ I read most of the articles and liked them, Pokemon-related or not. Featured NU RMT must read !_!

/me awaits next issue

***Setsuna***** · Nov 16th, 2012, 7:42:57 PM

For everybody out there talking about a lack of issues: for over a year now, we have been making a The Smog that packs well over 40 articles with each release — I cannot put that into context, but saying that that is a ridiculous amount of both work and content seems to be accurate. The current issue, #22, has marked a new era for us and with it comes an online magazine that focuses less on delivering a large quantity of articles, and more on getting them out earlier and better distributed subject-wise. We are continuously learning from our own work and making improvements to what we do as a community.

Bedlington · Nov 17th, 2012, 11:24:28 AM

Thank you so much for all of your hard work, as a beginner to competitive battling, I really enjoy all the articles I can read. Remember, despite the criticism you may get on articles, there are still people out there, like myself, who appreciate everyone's efforts

Organization Member XIV · Nov 24th, 2012, 8:52:01 PM

Do you learn whether or not you gave the right answers to the trivia when the next issue is released, or are you notified beforehand? Other than that, great issue and really looking forward to the next one.

Lady Salamence · Nov 24th, 2012, 11:12:01 PM

Being someone who won a trivia challenge once, you find out when the article is released, and you are expected to contact the admin mentioned (I'm pretty sure it's still Mekkah, though) to claim your prize. It makes no difference if you have access to the Workshop also, you wait for the article release, and then PM the admin to claim your prize. All there is to it.

Nov 13th, 2012, 9:38:37 AM	#27
Arcticblast is going goat Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,975 #serperiors Mentor	I was not aware of a workshop section, and unless it's hidden somewhere I can't find it at all. Now that I've had more time to read it, this was a REALLY good issue. Good job and thank you to everyone involved! __________________ New to Smogon? Afraid to jump into discussion? Introduce yourself! ------------------- Fail Cup \| Scramble! \| RMTs: Blistering Sands (BH) Night Stall (OU) \| ARcTicblast \| Demon Spawn \| signature art by Zracknel additional credit to Pocket and AccidentalGreed

Nov 13th, 2012, 11:15:22 AM	#28
Taylor no.... no i do not look like psyduck Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,989 play?	Birdiest of all Birds was cool but I thought this issue was lacking articles. Great work! __________________

Nov 13th, 2012, 11:23:24 AM	#29
xenu talentless hack Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 249 I Can't Believe It's Not Prozac!	a disappointing issue imo; minecraft article was nice but the rest of it was just pokemon, pokemon and more pokemon. __________________ it's the end of days but it's the beginning of like infinite nights baby

Nov 13th, 2012, 2:47:33 PM	#32
The Knights of Wario Land Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 818 Philadelphia	I felt like this issue was lacking something that other issues have had, can't put my finger on it. My favorite art this month was the Medal Rally art, however. Good issue. __________________ Newark VGC 2011: First round loss Philadelphia VGC 2012: 3-4 74th place Philadelphia VGC 2013: 5-3 29th place Art Thread

Nov 14th, 2012, 1:15:30 AM	#37
xenu talentless hack Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 249 I Can't Believe It's Not Prozac!	are you honestly claiming that the smogon community is so one-dimensional as to have 0 interests outside of pokemon?? i don't know about you, but most users ive met wouldn't exactly vehemently object to articles that aren't "HEY THESE ARE HEATMOR'S BEST SETS IN NU". what about editorials?? opinion pieces?? reviews?? satire?? the smog has zero personality only because you're treating it like ANALYSES: THE MAGAZINE; it's supposed to be an entity of its own and not just another appendage of C&C where talentless hacks who call themselves 'writers' can smurf a badge or two. sorry if i sound rude __________________ it's the end of days but it's the beginning of like infinite nights baby

Nov 13th, 2012, 4:03:29 PM	#33
Reader Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 15	Sweet! I always look forward to Reading any articles, especially The Smog. So far, the articles and artwork exceed expectations and the monthly release date is even better!

Nov 14th, 2012, 1:20:22 AM	#38
Thorns Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,291 outrun my gun	i wouldn't mind more non-pokemon content to be honest. the regular content gets a bit dry but that's just me, maybe there are people who have no issues with the smog at all __________________ [19:01:02] <pookar> can u go 30/12/20 with karthus? fuckhead [19:01:26] <@LonelyNess> I can die more than that if I put my mind to it [19:01:43] <@LonelyNess> in fact I can die more than that even if I don't put my mind to it

Nov 14th, 2012, 1:56:18 AM	#39
alkinesthetase <MrE> SPIDERS /\/\;,,;/\/\ Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 696 <ala> canadabros is the strongest bros you can be Mentor	as with everything else on this site, it's written by users, for users. if you want it, write it and offer it up for next month, otherwise stop calling on someone else to fix it. nobody's gonna magically do the writing for you, especially seeing as we aren't paying for the smog and can't wave our money to demand material we like. you want somebody to write it? "somebody" is you. in other news: the smog was good this month __________________ <%yee> i will summon a spider to kill alkines my massive mafia roles list

Nov 14th, 2012, 10:48:14 AM	#40
Present Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 333 By choice or chance, you cannot control what you are not aware of.	Thanks for the Issue, I enjoyed it very much. I particularly liked the underrated moveset articles, as well as the retyping one.

Nov 14th, 2012, 12:10:39 PM	#41
Jhon Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3	A whole article about bird pokémon and no mention of either 'Bird' type pokémon, Missingno. and 'M. I even hear 'Missingno.' commonly pronounced as to rhyme with 'flamingo', further crediting it's status as a bird.

Nov 14th, 2012, 5:01:36 PM	#43
bowser962 Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 5	This is the first time I have read a smog, cover to cover, and i enjoyed the entire thing. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this.

Nov 14th, 2012, 9:38:48 PM	#44
Blaze123 Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 33	Where can I find the minecraft server for smogcraft?

Nov 14th, 2012, 10:03:54 PM	#45
SalTheThief Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 312 California	A good place to start might be the Minecraft thread in the off-topic section.

Nov 15th, 2012, 11:08:07 AM	#46
sandshrewz 南Potest 华Qui 人Vult Moderator Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,437 Live like there's no tomorrow Mentor	/late. Had fun working with this issue ^_^ The next will definitely be better! Great time working with new people too~ I read most of the articles and liked them, Pokemon-related or not. Featured NU RMT must read !_! /me awaits next issue __________________ Thanks for voting for The Smog Awards! ^_^ Member of the GP Team- VM for a check / stamp! Chinese Translation Project \|\| Art Thread \|\| NU Sun \| NU Rain

Nov 16th, 2012, 7:42:57 PM	#47
*Setsuna* Above & Beyond Administrator** Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,090	For everybody out there talking about a lack of issues: for over a year now, we have been making a The Smog that packs well over 40 articles with each release — I cannot put that into context, but saying that that is a ridiculous amount of both work and content seems to be accurate. The current issue, #22, has marked a new era for us and with it comes an online magazine that focuses less on delivering a large quantity of articles, and more on getting them out earlier and better distributed subject-wise. We are continuously learning from our own work and making improvements to what we do as a community. __________________

Nov 17th, 2012, 11:24:28 AM	#48
Bedlington Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 49	Thank you so much for all of your hard work, as a beginner to competitive battling, I really enjoy all the articles I can read. Remember, despite the criticism you may get on articles, there are still people out there, like myself, who appreciate everyone's efforts

Nov 24th, 2012, 8:52:01 PM	#49
Organization Member XIV Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 610 With Xerneas, in the Garden of Eden	Do you learn whether or not you gave the right answers to the trivia when the next issue is released, or are you notified beforehand? Other than that, great issue and really looking forward to the next one. __________________ Bearkiller on PS and IRC. May also go by the name of Grima on IRC. I play League of Legends, so there's that. Also free Genesect plz. My LP.

Nov 24th, 2012, 11:12:01 PM	#50
Lady Salamence radda radda Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,292 ROFL ROFL ROFL	Being someone who won a trivia challenge once, you find out when the article is released, and you are expected to contact the admin mentioned (I'm pretty sure it's still Mekkah, though) to claim your prize. It makes no difference if you have access to the Workshop also, you wait for the article release, and then PM the admin to claim your prize. All there is to it. __________________ oh dear [sigpic] broke