Smogon Textbook

Sarbali · Nov 27th, 2009, 11:19:13 PM

While sitting in Digital Art at school, I came up with the idea for a Smogon Textbook. The book would include all of the damage formulae and most of the other articles on the site.

I do realize this would cost a horrendous amount of money, but it's an idea.

There could be a math section with all the damage formulas, and stuff of that nature. Then there could be a strategy section, which is pretty self-explanatory.

Just throwing it out there.

Rook · Nov 27th, 2009, 11:51:40 PM

What's the point of it? Why would I go out and buy a textbook when I can just print the articles and put them in an organized fashion. Plus, yeah I doubt there would be enough money to get it going. The only advantage I see is having it in an organized, book-like manner, but the disadvantages greatly outweigh the advantages.

Shur.tugal · Nov 28th, 2009, 4:40:36 AM

Well, it doesn't have to actually be published. It could be an online textbook that can be downloaded and then printed.

Though really, the only point of it would be to have everything ready for easy use (so that you don't have to navigate through smogon) and so that you don't need a computer to access the information.

cim · Nov 28th, 2009, 6:53:51 AM

Print it out yourself. I did, it's not that hard. You just get a binder and a hole punch and print everything you need. It takes like 10 minutes.

Maintaining a printed version of on site articles that barely stay updated on the actual Pokemon site is too much effort for no gain in my opinion.

DarkVortex · Nov 28th, 2009, 1:51:30 PM

It would probably better to read it of the Smogon website rather than to print it out and arrange it in textbook form. Don't forget that if there was a Smogon textbook, it would eventually become outdated since Smogon updates it's articles. Printing it out would be a much better idea instead if you don't want to use a computer.

Legends Never Die · Dec 6th, 2009, 12:13:58 PM

I like the idea of the textbook, but online obviously. It'd be cool to be able to look through a section of RMT's and different formulas and strategies in one place rather than having to look all over for them.

Kachalski · Dec 6th, 2009, 1:57:42 PM

This idea is interesting, only to the point of somebody doing it somewhere, then maintaining it constantly with Smogon's approval.

cantab · Dec 6th, 2009, 2:11:40 PM

Now that I think about it, it might make sense. A lot of existing material could be reused, along with some new stuff, grouped together with an overarching structure.

It's true that some aspects might date without regular updating. But then a textbook arguably isn't SUPPOSED to cover the cutting edge of the field. It should go over basic and intermediate concepts. It should cover things relevant to WiFi as well as to Shoddy.

Nov 27th, 2009, 11:19:13 PM	#1
Sarbali Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Smogon Textbook While sitting in Digital Art at school, I came up with the idea for a Smogon Textbook. The book would include all of the damage formulae and most of the other articles on the site. I do realize this would cost a horrendous amount of money, but it's an idea. There could be a math section with all the damage formulas, and stuff of that nature. Then there could be a strategy section, which is pretty self-explanatory. Just throwing it out there. __________________ If the concept of a Smogon Textbook interests you, the copy and paste this into your signature.

Nov 28th, 2009, 6:53:51 AM	#4
cim dreams of ladybugs crushed forever Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,366 five years here and i can't change my custom title :(	Print it out yourself. I did, it's not that hard. You just get a binder and a hole punch and print everything you need. It takes like 10 minutes. Maintaining a printed version of on site articles that barely stay updated on the actual Pokemon site is too much effort for no gain in my opinion. __________________ i was nobody we're all a little bit strange, don't worry about it

Dec 6th, 2009, 1:57:42 PM	#7
Kachalski Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 263 The HIV Positive Detective!	This idea is interesting, only to the point of somebody doing it somewhere, then maintaining it constantly with Smogon's approval. __________________ Avatar made by Lucas755. As will most peoples be soon. www.stormforce.ipbfree.com <- The Ultimate place for all Pokemon Mystery Dungeon discussion.

Dec 6th, 2009, 2:11:40 PM	#8
cantab Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3,358 England	Now that I think about it, it might make sense. A lot of existing material could be reused, along with some new stuff, grouped together with an overarching structure. It's true that some aspects might date without regular updating. But then a textbook arguably isn't SUPPOSED to cover the cutting edge of the field. It should go over basic and intermediate concepts. It should cover things relevant to WiFi as well as to Shoddy. __________________ "If I may guess, Emboar might be an exception to the norm that the scalding liquid is expelled from the Pokémon's mouth" - Cobraroll, on Emboar learning Scald. "Nothing like a cup of tea to start off the day" - Professor Oak, EP025.

Nov 27th, 2009, 11:51:40 PM	#2
Rook Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 469	What's the point of it? Why would I go out and buy a textbook when I can just print the articles and put them in an organized fashion. Plus, yeah I doubt there would be enough money to get it going. The only advantage I see is having it in an organized, book-like manner, but the disadvantages greatly outweigh the advantages.

Nov 28th, 2009, 4:40:36 AM	#3
Shur.tugal Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 93	Well, it doesn't have to actually be published. It could be an online textbook that can be downloaded and then printed. Though really, the only point of it would be to have everything ready for easy use (so that you don't have to navigate through smogon) and so that you don't need a computer to access the information.

Nov 28th, 2009, 1:51:30 PM	#5
DarkVortex Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 14 Houston, Texas	It would probably better to read it of the Smogon website rather than to print it out and arrange it in textbook form. Don't forget that if there was a Smogon textbook, it would eventually become outdated since Smogon updates it's articles. Printing it out would be a much better idea instead if you don't want to use a computer.

Dec 6th, 2009, 12:13:58 PM	#6
Legends Never Die Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 18	I like the idea of the textbook, but online obviously. It'd be cool to be able to look through a section of RMT's and different formulas and strategies in one place rather than having to look all over for them.