CAP 4 Pre-evos - Part 3.1 - Abilities Poll

**jas61292** · Jan 1st, 2013, 3:41:38 AM

It may have taken a while, but at this point we have been able to isolate a slate of possible abilities that would make sense. And now, it is up to you to decide exactly which set we want.

This will be a single bold vote.

Quote:

My Preferred Choice

If the voter wishes, he may post comments on his vote below the actual vote. Only the vote itself should be bold and none of the supplementary text should be bold.

As I mentioned in the closing post of the end of the ability discussion, all the options that recieved enough community support to slate had Illusion as the dream world ability. As such, it does not need to be voted on and I am going to just leave Illusion off the options to simplify and shorten them. Your choices are as follows:

Weak Armor/No Guard -> Weak Armor/No Guard
Forewarn/Weak Armor -> Forewarn/Weak Armor
Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes

Like the typing polls, the first set on each line is for the first stage pokemon, and the second is for the middle evolution.

As always, please only post votes in this thread. Discussion should be kept to irc.

By the way, in case anyone forgot, Aurumoth's abilities are Weak Armor/No Guard/Illusion. Though if you want a more in depth look for reference, here is Aurumoth's Final Product, just in case you don't have it bookmarked.

This poll will be open for 24 hours (assuming I am up until 4am again tomorrow).

Our prevo's so far:
Type: Bug/Psychic | Bug/Psychic
Abilities: ???/???/Illusion | ???/???/Illusion
Stats: ???

ZhengTann · Jan 1st, 2013, 3:55:05 AM

Come on jas, extending it by another 10 more hours wouldn't hurt - just go to bed earlier, please :)

Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes

While every submission is solid, I'm sold on the variety this option offers. Don't get me wrong, but sometimes having changes when it wouldn't hurt spices up things a little. Also, flavour-wise, this gives our artists a lot more leeway with their illustrations (because honestly, I don't think its that much easier to have a drawing of a Pokemon that describes Forewarn in itself).

DetroitLolcat · Jan 1st, 2013, 4:03:24 AM

Forewarn/Weak Armor -> Forewarn/Weak Armor

Like the pseudo-legends Dragonite, Tyranitar, Salamence, and Hydreigon, the first two stages usually have the same abilities while the final evolution has a separate ability. The other cases, Garchomp and Metagross, have the same abilities throughout.

Flavor-wise, that narrows my vote down to either the first option or the second option. I just like it changing abilities when evolving to Aurumoth. So there :P

Its_A_Random · Jan 1st, 2013, 4:06:07 AM

Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes

**sandshrewz** · Jan 1st, 2013, 4:27:13 AM

Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes

Enguarde · Jan 1st, 2013, 4:31:22 AM

Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes

Eagle4 · Jan 1st, 2013, 5:54:26 AM

Forewarn/Weak Armour -> Forewarn/Weak Armour

The only one I dislike is the Weak Armour/No Guard, it seems way too powerful for a prevo.

CiteAndPrune · Jan 1st, 2013, 5:58:09 AM

Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes

I regret missing the discussion while it happened, but I'd have supported this variant anyway. The defensive/accuracy abilities make perfect sense flavor-wise.

umbriel · Jan 1st, 2013, 6:15:38 AM

Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes

**RitterCat** · Jan 1st, 2013, 6:50:51 AM

Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes

Fanal · Jan 1st, 2013, 7:32:51 AM

Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes

Level 51 · Jan 1st, 2013, 8:13:34 AM

Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes

fryfrey · Jan 1st, 2013, 8:24:48 AM

Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes

Trainer Yusuf · Jan 1st, 2013, 8:50:26 AM

Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes

Corkscrew · Jan 1st, 2013, 9:11:42 AM

Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes

zyrefredric · Jan 1st, 2013, 9:28:54 AM

Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes

psykokitty · Jan 1st, 2013, 9:45:43 AM

Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes

Mdevil · Jan 1st, 2013, 9:48:48 AM

Forewarn/Weak Armor -> Forewarn/Weak Armor

***Birkal**** · Jan 1st, 2013, 9:58:38 AM

Weak Armor/No Guard ->*Weak Armor/No Guard

Y'all are whack

jynx KB · Jan 1st, 2013, 10:04:31 AM

Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes

JamesSonofBaboonzo · Jan 1st, 2013, 10:07:51 AM

Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes

Quanyails · Jan 1st, 2013, 10:25:03 AM

Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes

Axaj · Jan 1st, 2013, 11:19:32 AM

Weak Armor/No Guard -> Weak Armor/No Guard

Kadew · Jan 1st, 2013, 11:32:39 AM

Forewarn/Weak Armor -> Forewarn/Weak Armor

changing both abilities with each evolution seems needlessly complicated, but changing one of them between the nfe stages and the final evolution feels right, enough change to show becoming mature without giving this thing seven(!) different abilities across the line.

srk1214 · Jan 1st, 2013, 11:34:03 AM

Weak Armor/No Guard -> Weak Armor/No Guard

I just can't with the changing ability carousel of Weak Armor not being Weak Armor. And changing both every step seems weird to me. Oh well. This lost anyway.

Jan 1st, 2013, 3:55:05 AM	#2
ZhengTann Nargacuga Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,301 Malaysia, GMT +8	Come on jas, extending it by another 10 more hours wouldn't hurt - just go to bed earlier, please :) Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes While every submission is solid, I'm sold on the variety this option offers. Don't get me wrong, but sometimes having changes when it wouldn't hurt spices up things a little. Also, flavour-wise, this gives our artists a lot more leeway with their illustrations (because honestly, I don't think its that much easier to have a drawing of a Pokemon that describes Forewarn in itself). __________________ <Birkal> if pwnemon was my little brother, I would beat some sense into him <Birkal> and then take him out for tea and scones <Birkal> and then we'd talk ASB and grow facial hair together <Birkal> like proper brothers ASB Player \| ASB Ref

Jan 1st, 2013, 4:03:24 AM	#3
DetroitLolcat It's Great! To Be! A Michigan Wolverine! Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,844	Forewarn/Weak Armor -> Forewarn/Weak Armor Like the pseudo-legends Dragonite, Tyranitar, Salamence, and Hydreigon, the first two stages usually have the same abilities while the final evolution has a separate ability. The other cases, Garchomp and Metagross, have the same abilities throughout. Flavor-wise, that narrows my vote down to either the first option or the second option. I just like it changing abilities when evolving to Aurumoth. So there :P __________________ Favorite Pokemon-Swampert- formerly OU and staying that way. Cats are awesome, the best kind of cat is the Detroit Lion! Lolcat Nuzlocke Story http://www.pokemonshowdown.com/replay/ou11556879

Jan 1st, 2013, 4:06:07 AM	#4
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Jan 1st, 2013, 5:54:26 AM	#7
Eagle4 Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 996 Avatar by the awesome Magistrum!	Forewarn/Weak Armour -> Forewarn/Weak Armour The only one I dislike is the Weak Armour/No Guard, it seems way too powerful for a prevo. __________________ My favourite pokemon grid

Jan 1st, 2013, 5:58:09 AM	#8
CiteAndPrune Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 203 Poland	Shield Dust/Keen Eye -> Shed Skin/Compoundeyes I regret missing the discussion while it happened, but I'd have supported this variant anyway. The defensive/accuracy abilities make perfect sense flavor-wise. __________________ I'm a casual Smogoner that mostly frequents the forums - chances are you won't find me on IRC that often. If you want to talk shoot me a PM please, I'm not on every day but I'll eventually reply.

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Jan 1st, 2013, 6:50:51 AM	#10
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Jan 1st, 2013, 7:32:51 AM	#11
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Jan 1st, 2013, 8:13:34 AM	#12
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Jan 1st, 2013, 9:48:48 AM	#18
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Jan 1st, 2013, 9:58:38 AM	#19
*Birkal We have the technology. Super Moderator** Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,070 The Mentor	*Weak Armor/No Guard ->Weak Armor/No Guard** Y'all are whack __________________

Jan 1st, 2013, 10:04:31 AM	#20
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Axaj Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 256 California	Weak Armor/No Guard -> Weak Armor/No Guard __________________ ;)

Jan 1st, 2013, 11:32:39 AM	#24
Kadew Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 160 UT	Forewarn/Weak Armor -> Forewarn/Weak Armor changing both abilities with each evolution seems needlessly complicated, but changing one of them between the nfe stages and the final evolution feels right, enough change to show becoming mature without giving this thing seven(!) different abilities across the line.

Jan 1st, 2013, 11:34:03 AM	#25
srk1214 Supreme Master of Trivia Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 824	Weak Armor/No Guard -> Weak Armor/No Guard I just can't with the changing ability carousel of Weak Armor not being Weak Armor. And changing both every step seems weird to me. Oh well. This lost anyway. __________________ Best. Match. Ever. http://www.pokemonshowdown.com/replay/ou11554542 To see the other best match ever, go to DetroitLolcat's signature.