Issue #3 Released!

Jimbo · Sep 6th, 2009, 2:19:52 PM

After a lot of hard work Issue #3 is out on schedule!

Structure-wise, The smog now has a fancy new index, with each issue having its own page. We also have cover art provided by jumpluff.

The issue is located here.

We hope you enjoy this issue. Any comments/concerns/suggestions can be sent to the Smogon user The Smog through PM.

ARandomDude · Sep 6th, 2009, 3:28:32 PM

yay! ftp!

Edit: To stay on topic- Rhyperior can swtich into choice locked weak attacks and Rock Polish and hit a lot of his counters hard ^_^ but otherwise he is a disappointment. Very disappointing since Rhydon was my fav pokemon from RBY all the way to RSE =(.

Malfunction · Sep 6th, 2009, 3:37:27 PM

This looks really cool. The new artwork is just great.

Keep it up guys!

Mamoswineflu · Sep 6th, 2009, 4:03:13 PM

While reading through the smog I noticed that you said that Scizor and Forretress are the only pokemon with bug-steel typing. That is in fact incorrect Wormadam's steel forme also has bug-steel typing. Other than that great issue.

Witnessed · Sep 6th, 2009, 4:10:48 PM

Excellent work.

Xia · Sep 6th, 2009, 4:21:19 PM

jabba's article had me laughing. The John C Riley analogy was great.

Cyrrona · Sep 6th, 2009, 4:29:20 PM

Insightful as always, and the "Disappointments of DP" article had me lol'ing. I agree about the new artwork--it really adds a lot.

Great job, everyone!

**locopoke** · Sep 6th, 2009, 4:33:24 PM

Another great issue, good job.

SMZ · Sep 6th, 2009, 4:36:35 PM

I enjoyed reading the 'Top 6 Disappointments of DP', this particular line 'Rampardos is a fat, ugly man with a huge penis. I don't see much sexual success in his future.' made me laugh the most.

Nice job guys.

Mr.378 · Sep 6th, 2009, 5:25:32 PM

Nice articles, I especially liked the top 6 dissapointments article. Reminded me of the articles on cracked.

mohaji · Sep 6th, 2009, 5:48:03 PM

Good Job! I love the new Artwork with Scizor. I've seen something of that now, maybe I can read more tomorrow after school.

HSA · Sep 6th, 2009, 6:38:51 PM

That was great,guys

iss · Sep 6th, 2009, 6:42:36 PM

Amazing.

Rewer · Sep 6th, 2009, 6:43:35 PM

Good :)

Tarquin · Sep 6th, 2009, 6:53:44 PM

I really enjoyed this issue, alot of very informative, yet easy to read articles.

Good Points
-The Top 6 Disappointments of DP was funny and informative
-All Pokemon and type analysis was done to good detail and effect, but without copious amounts of text, meaning you could pick up the main points of the article easily.
-The Featured RMTs were excellently discussed, giving pointers about just why they work so well to those who don't possess the team building power of the Smogon Brains. They also pointed out weaknesses, and how they could be dealt with, a nice touch.
-DougJustDoug is pretty cool =D
-The cover art really gives the issues an individual feel.

Bad Points
-Tangerine's article on surprise spent most of it's characters telling people why gimmicks are only a temporary measure of success, and that they will work out worse for you in a the long run. That is a good point, but sadly it was more throughly explained the rest of the article, which should have had more detail on how to find a new optimum set for a pokemon. It's all very well saying that experienced players experiment to find these sets, but some pointers on what factors to consider when trying to experiment with a pokemon would have been helpful.

Don't let the Smog die out :)
It is one of the best Web-zines I have seen, especially considering it is made on an almost undocumented topic.

Diesel · Sep 6th, 2009, 7:55:35 PM

Like everyone else, I thought Jabba's article was a lollercoaster. I always get a kick out of the interviews, as well.

*takes the team out for ice cream*

reyscarface · Sep 6th, 2009, 8:23:24 PM

Great job guys. Props to Jabba for his amazing article and the interview with Doug was excellent as well. Liked this one a lot.

Just a nitpick, in the Fighting Type Analysis, "Fighting on the Defensive - UU" looks like its a different type of bold compared to the others.

GAK · Sep 6th, 2009, 8:57:45 PM

Awesome Edition guys! I enjoyed seeing the RMTs and the DP regrets article the most. Keep it up.

**Seven Deadly Sins** · Sep 6th, 2009, 9:00:06 PM

Thanks, Rey. The fix should get cached soon.

hanke · Sep 6th, 2009, 9:08:29 PM

great job guys! =D

Mailman · Sep 6th, 2009, 11:26:18 PM

I really enjoyed this magazine. The article of the top 6 disappointments was really good as well as DougJustDoug's interview. Great work guys

Misa · Sep 7th, 2009, 12:06:29 AM

The main thing that stood out for me in this magazine is the top 6 disappointments in the DP metagame. I love how the references from other forms of media were integrated into describing why a pokemon is overrated.

Lucario is a pimped-out mustang while Heracross is a lame old Volkswagen? WTF?

Maybe you guys should do something like "the top 6 pokemon that actually meet the hype" article one day.

Atticus · Sep 7th, 2009, 12:14:08 AM

yeah I have to agree with everyone else... the top 6 disappointment article was my favorite, good job jabba!, overall very well done everyone who contributed to this month's issue (and the other 2 for that matter), keep em coming !

Fuzznip · Sep 7th, 2009, 1:27:32 AM

I'm going to agree with everyone that the Top 6 Disappointment article was the best, well done on that one!

Glad to see my question answered to, thanks RBG. :)

Erazor · Sep 7th, 2009, 2:48:22 AM

Loved Jabba's Top 6 Disappontments!

However Tangerine's article was.... more about how Gimmicks don't work out, rather than how to use them. No examples, even.
Anyway, it was a great job, keep it up!

Sep 6th, 2009, 2:19:52 PM	#1
Jimbo it's a revolution, i suppose Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,573 New Jersey	Issue #3 Released! After a lot of hard work Issue #3 is out on schedule! Structure-wise, The smog now has a fancy new index, with each issue having its own page. We also have cover art provided by jumpluff. The issue is located here. We hope you enjoy this issue. Any comments/concerns/suggestions can be sent to the Smogon user The Smog through PM. Last edited by Jimbo; Sep 6th, 2009 at 3:37:15 PM.

Sep 6th, 2009, 4:29:20 PM	#7
Cyrrona in color Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 169	Insightful as always, and the "Disappointments of DP" article had me lol'ing. I agree about the new artwork--it really adds a lot. Great job, everyone! __________________ ARTBY ICONIC

Sep 6th, 2009, 4:33:24 PM	#8
locopoke indulges in unsavory behavior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,744	Another great issue, good job. __________________

Sep 6th, 2009, 6:38:51 PM	#12
HSA Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 737	That was great,guys __________________ Danilo swag <@Delta2777> semen is good for your teeth <@Delta2777> it also has protein <@Delta2777> thats why I eat <@Delta2777> all of my semen <@Delta2777> when I jerk off

Sep 6th, 2009, 6:42:36 PM	#13
iss perpetual semifinalist Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,972 sirndpt <3	Amazing. __________________ "Mienfoo is a shitty Pokemon." - blarajan

Sep 6th, 2009, 3:37:27 PM	#3
Malfunction Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,519 In a world of white, black, and gray	This looks really cool. The new artwork is just great. Keep it up guys!

Sep 6th, 2009, 4:03:13 PM	#4
Mamoswineflu Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 26	While reading through the smog I noticed that you said that Scizor and Forretress are the only pokemon with bug-steel typing. That is in fact incorrect Wormadam's steel forme also has bug-steel typing. Other than that great issue.

Sep 6th, 2009, 4:21:19 PM	#6
Xia I am your big brother Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,464	jabba's article had me laughing. The John C Riley analogy was great.

Sep 6th, 2009, 4:36:35 PM	#9
SMZ Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,509 Kingdom of the Two Seas	I enjoyed reading the 'Top 6 Disappointments of DP', this particular line 'Rampardos is a fat, ugly man with a huge penis. I don't see much sexual success in his future.' made me laugh the most. Nice job guys.

Sep 6th, 2009, 5:25:32 PM	#10
Mr.378 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 526	Nice articles, I especially liked the top 6 dissapointments article. Reminded me of the articles on cracked.

Sep 6th, 2009, 5:48:03 PM	#11
mohaji Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 261 Germany	Good Job! I love the new Artwork with Scizor. I've seen something of that now, maybe I can read more tomorrow after school.

Sep 6th, 2009, 6:43:35 PM	#14
Rewer is dog Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 938 Brazil	Good :)

Sep 6th, 2009, 6:53:44 PM	#15
Tarquin Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 293 Dollar, Scotland	I really enjoyed this issue, alot of very informative, yet easy to read articles. Good Points -The Top 6 Disappointments of DP was funny and informative -All Pokemon and type analysis was done to good detail and effect, but without copious amounts of text, meaning you could pick up the main points of the article easily. -The Featured RMTs were excellently discussed, giving pointers about just why they work so well to those who don't possess the team building power of the Smogon Brains. They also pointed out weaknesses, and how they could be dealt with, a nice touch. -DougJustDoug is pretty cool =D -The cover art really gives the issues an individual feel. Bad Points -Tangerine's article on surprise spent most of it's characters telling people why gimmicks are only a temporary measure of success, and that they will work out worse for you in a the long run. That is a good point, but sadly it was more throughly explained the rest of the article, which should have had more detail on how to find a new optimum set for a pokemon. It's all very well saying that experienced players experiment to find these sets, but some pointers on what factors to consider when trying to experiment with a pokemon would have been helpful. Don't let the Smog die out :) It is one of the best Web-zines I have seen, especially considering it is made on an almost undocumented topic. __________________ Gen IV OU CRE Record : 1630 (12th) Gen V OU CRE Record : 1231 (144th) Terrakion is quite a good pocket monster. Nothing is ever as good or bad as it seems.

Sep 6th, 2009, 7:55:35 PM	#16
Diesel Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,945 Reach	Like everyone else, I thought Jabba's article was a lollercoaster. I always get a kick out of the interviews, as well. takes the team out for ice cream

Sep 6th, 2009, 8:23:24 PM	#17
reyscarface Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,013	Great job guys. Props to Jabba for his amazing article and the interview with Doug was excellent as well. Liked this one a lot. Just a nitpick, in the Fighting Type Analysis, "Fighting on the Defensive - UU" looks like its a different type of bold compared to the others.

Sep 6th, 2009, 8:57:45 PM	#18
GAK Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,359 Ubers Master	Awesome Edition guys! I enjoyed seeing the RMTs and the DP regrets article the most. Keep it up. __________________ *It's a love story, baby just say yes.*

Sep 6th, 2009, 9:00:06 PM	#19
Seven Deadly Sins :D Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,175	Thanks, Rey. The fix should get cached soon. __________________

Sep 6th, 2009, 9:08:29 PM	#20
hanke Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 664	great job guys! =D

Sep 6th, 2009, 11:26:18 PM	#21
Mailman Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 768	I really enjoyed this magazine. The article of the top 6 disappointments was really good as well as DougJustDoug's interview. Great work guys Last edited by Mailman; Sep 12th, 2009 at 11:28:54 PM.

Sep 7th, 2009, 12:06:29 AM	#22
Misa Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 273 Calgary, Alberta	The main thing that stood out for me in this magazine is the top 6 disappointments in the DP metagame. I love how the references from other forms of media were integrated into describing why a pokemon is overrated. Lucario is a pimped-out mustang while Heracross is a lame old Volkswagen? WTF? Maybe you guys should do something like "the top 6 pokemon that actually meet the hype" article one day. __________________ SALAMENCE Pride! Keep the dragon where he belongs. Keep the guy standard man.

Sep 7th, 2009, 12:14:08 AM	#23
Atticus Atticus Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,248 Toronto	yeah I have to agree with everyone else... the top 6 disappointment article was my favorite, good job jabba!, overall very well done everyone who contributed to this month's issue (and the other 2 for that matter), keep em coming !

Sep 7th, 2009, 1:27:32 AM	#24
Fuzznip Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,243 Calgary, Alberta	I'm going to agree with everyone that the Top 6 Disappointment article was the best, well done on that one! Glad to see my question answered to, thanks RBG. :) __________________ DougJustDoug: Fuzznip -- you are more altruistic than I am. http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs41/f/20...urple_hill.png

Sep 7th, 2009, 2:48:22 AM	#25
Erazor ✓ Just Doug It Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,657 Never never land	Loved Jabba's Top 6 Disappontments! However Tangerine's article was.... more about how Gimmicks don't work out, rather than how to use them. No examples, even. Anyway, it was a great job, keep it up! __________________ Credit to Legacy Raider for the awesome Avatar. Check out my Archived Warstory between me and Lemmiwinks MkII