Issue #14 Released! - Page 2

Starbuccaneer · Mar 2nd, 2011, 1:27:19 PM

Great work guys, really appreciate all the time and expertise that goes into it. Thank you!

**cookie** · Mar 2nd, 2011, 1:32:02 PM

nobody can ever take the crown of best firebot poster from me

THE_IRON_KENYAN · Mar 2nd, 2011, 2:12:05 PM

did good

AndViet · Mar 2nd, 2011, 2:38:58 PM

Awesome job on the latest Smog release, and good articles.

Plusle · Mar 2nd, 2011, 3:49:27 PM

Good Job

Exclamation! · Mar 2nd, 2011, 4:15:02 PM

Good job, love the cover art

sax king · Mar 2nd, 2011, 4:53:58 PM

Awesome job, one of my favorite issues yet.

One thing that really stood out to me though in the ground analysis though:

"[Landorus]'s 89/80/80 defenses top it off, allowing it to take a hit or two....... [Golurk]'s 89/80/80 defenses leave something to be desired however"

**Seven Deadly Sins** · Mar 2nd, 2011, 5:36:04 PM

Consider the two roles.

Landorus is a fast sweeper, and only needs to take one hit tops while setting up to blow stuff up. It doesn't need to rely on its defenses to do damage, they just help it somewhat. (plus it's 90 Defense, not 80 Defense)

Golurk is a slow hard hitter, so it doesn't have much traction outside of being a bulky attacker. It would be a great defensive Pokemon with a unique typing were it not for its subpar defenses, which really let it down a lot in its role.

Make more sense now?

Chou Toshio · Mar 2nd, 2011, 5:52:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat cookie

nobody can ever take the crown of best firebot poster from me

Especially since firebot doesn't exist anymore, lol

~~PlatinumDude~~ · Mar 2nd, 2011, 7:14:23 PM

Good job on this article, guys.

I especially liked the artworks for Reshiram and Excadrill outspeeding Jolteon.

The Reuniclus, Reshiram and Entertainment section articles were my favorite articles this issue.

Tortferngatr · Mar 2nd, 2011, 9:36:43 PM

Good job, though I find the lack of SubDisable Gengar in the "Born to Survive" article disturbing.

Zebstrika · Mar 2nd, 2011, 9:58:18 PM

This is the first Smog I've fully read, and I must say I'm very impressed and now I have thirteen others to read.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat sax king

One thing that really stood out to me though in the ground analysis though:

"[Landorus]'s 89/80/80 defenses top it off, allowing it to take a hit or two....... [Golurk]'s 89/80/80 defenses leave something to be desired however"

I believe it's because Landorus is very bulky for a fast mixed sweeper, but Golurk doesn't have the special attack or speed to make up for its defenses not being the best.

masterful · Mar 3rd, 2011, 12:04:29 AM

What can I say? It was fantastic, as always. I always look forward to the next edition of the Smog. Way to go especially to the artists for this issue. All the art, ESPECIALLY the cover art was fantastic.

Sandstorm · Mar 3rd, 2011, 4:07:06 AM

The article about traveling to Kansai is so relevant and random.
I'm traveling to Kansai in two weeks.
I had previously went back in September and I am now realizing that yes, Kansai = Johto. O_O

Poppy · Mar 3rd, 2011, 5:45:27 AM

'Twas a great edition, hope the upcoming smogcast continues the trend in outstanding quality, GJ all who contributed.

Toaster · Mar 3rd, 2011, 7:46:36 AM

Great job to everyone who put effort on this amazing issue. Well worth the rather long wait too.

Lady Salamence · Mar 3rd, 2011, 7:57:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Chou Toshio

Especially since firebot doesn't exist anymore, lol

I dasagree.
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It does exist.

Tarquin · Mar 3rd, 2011, 9:21:02 AM

Thanks guys :D

This is one of my favourite issues of The Smog, read it cover to cover and found ti really interesting. Also, the front illustration, strong play.

BKC · Mar 3rd, 2011, 2:03:44 PM

Great issue. I liked the artwork and the botw comics were hilarious

zdrup15 · Mar 3rd, 2011, 2:22:59 PM

Being a Pokemon player since R/B, the OU Veterans article was especially pleasant to read.

Keep doing this great work!

xcfrisco · Mar 4th, 2011, 7:15:16 PM

loved the nostalgia from the OU veterans article. Those are 3 of my all time favorite pokes (zapdos remains and will always be a huge asshole, lol)

Great issue!

Charmander · Mar 4th, 2011, 7:26:34 PM

This was a great read. I read this cover to cover and loved it. Thanks for all your hard work!

afterburn · Mar 5th, 2011, 4:27:45 AM

Very interesting. The team rating guide was particularly good, and I learned some important things from it

Ryner · Mar 5th, 2011, 5:56:20 AM

This was the first time I read Smog and I got hooked so I've been reading back issues for hours.

You guys did really great job making it! ^^

Articanus · Mar 5th, 2011, 7:30:46 AM

Thank god for that warstory article. Some of the more recent ones are painful to read at times.

...though I was kinda hoping to see my name thrown in there more than once. Oh well, considering how often I post it doesn't surprise me.

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sax king Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 767 I'm not sick, but I'm not well	Awesome job, one of my favorite issues yet. One thing that really stood out to me though in the ground analysis though: "[Landorus]'s 89/80/80 defenses top it off, allowing it to take a hit or two....... [Golurk]'s 89/80/80 defenses leave something to be desired however" __________________ The 90's were awesome

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Seven Deadly Sins :D Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,175	Consider the two roles. Landorus is a fast sweeper, and only needs to take one hit tops while setting up to blow stuff up. It doesn't need to rely on its defenses to do damage, they just help it somewhat. (plus it's 90 Defense, not 80 Defense) Golurk is a slow hard hitter, so it doesn't have much traction outside of being a bulky attacker. It would be a great defensive Pokemon with a unique typing were it not for its subpar defenses, which really let it down a lot in its role. Make more sense now? __________________

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Starbuccaneer Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 14 London, UK	Great work guys, really appreciate all the time and expertise that goes into it. Thank you!

Mar 2nd, 2011, 1:32:02 PM	#27
cookie Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,039	nobody can ever take the crown of best firebot poster from me

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Exclamation! Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 197	Good job, love the cover art

Mar 2nd, 2011, 7:14:23 PM	#35
~~PlatinumDude~~ Banned deucer. Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 405 Hint: it's in Asia	Good job on this article, guys. I especially liked the artworks for Reshiram and Excadrill outspeeding Jolteon. The Reuniclus, Reshiram and Entertainment section articles were my favorite articles this issue.

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Tortferngatr Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,544 United States of America	Good job, though I find the lack of SubDisable Gengar in the "Born to Survive" article disturbing. __________________ Cookie's law of a forum: as a thread gets longer, the probability of it being derailed by a religion argument approaches 1 If only the max avatar filesize was 90K... \|CAPASB stuff: My CAPASB Team~My reffing profile \|

Mar 3rd, 2011, 12:04:29 AM	#38
masterful Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,884 The land of the champions	What can I say? It was fantastic, as always. I always look forward to the next edition of the Smog. Way to go especially to the artists for this issue. All the art, ESPECIALLY the cover art was fantastic. __________________

Mar 3rd, 2011, 4:07:06 AM	#39
Sandstorm Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 959 WA	The article about traveling to Kansai is so relevant and random. I'm traveling to Kansai in two weeks. I had previously went back in September and I am now realizing that yes, Kansai = Johto. O_O

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Toaster Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 521 ...	Great job to everyone who put effort on this amazing issue. Well worth the rather long wait too. __________________ ...

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BKC bringer of torture Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,229 Prague	Great issue. I liked the artwork and the botw comics were hilarious

Mar 3rd, 2011, 2:22:59 PM	#45
zdrup15 Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,720	Being a Pokemon player since R/B, the OU Veterans article was especially pleasant to read. Keep doing this great work!

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Charmander Mission Complete Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,690 Great Falls, VA Mentor	This was a great read. I read this cover to cover and loved it. Thanks for all your hard work! __________________

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afterburn Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 627 Macedonia	Very interesting. The team rating guide was particularly good, and I learned some important things from it __________________

Mar 5th, 2011, 5:56:20 AM	#49
Ryner Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 236	This was the first time I read Smog and I got hooked so I've been reading back issues for hours. You guys did really great job making it! ^^

Mar 5th, 2011, 7:30:46 AM	#50
Articanus Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,002	Thank god for that warstory article. Some of the more recent ones are painful to read at times. ...though I was kinda hoping to see my name thrown in there more than once. Oh well, considering how often I post it doesn't surprise me. __________________ Check out my blog! http://articanus.blogspot.com/