What are we gonna do to the other pokemon, hurt their feelings?
Not fair T_T
Give me a break
Not fair T_T
Give me a break
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Just keep the original 3 in my opinion. It's not like where gonna hurt the future CaP's feelings as Atyroki said earlier. And the 3 are basically the founding fathers of the CaP project, I guess you could say. If we keep adding the other CaP's each time, it will be a hastle for darkie, and it would make it really cluttered and make it seem really unorganized.
Also Kazio, love the sig. =D
Also Kazio, love the sig. =D
Maybe we could do the most recent 3. Each poke is on the front page for the next 3 CAPs
So it will have 140 power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned?
Cool, sounds great.
Forums are a great way to conduct polls and are especially good for
giving the community what they want when it comes to sprites, as they
can give feedback with greater ease, however, a site is a better medium
for information and the like =3
giving the community what they want when it comes to sprites, as they
can give feedback with greater ease, however, a site is a better medium
for information and the like =3
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<p><strong><h2>CAP Process - Event Descriptions</h2></strong></p>
<p>These are detailed descriptions for each event in the CAP creation process. These descriptions should be used by Topic Leaders when managing the creation process and making new threads. In some cases, the descriptions contain specific text that should be included in the OP of certain event threads. Those cases are specifically noted below. The event descriptions are ordered in the same sequence listed in the <a href="http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1232736&postcount=6">CAP Process - Order of Events</a>.</p>
<p><strong><u>Concept Submissions</u></strong></p>
<p>(To be posted in the OP)</p>
<p>This is where we define the general goal of the next Create-A-Pokemon project. The Concept will be a guiding force throughout the ensuing project, to ensure the the final result is a cohesive competitive pokemon. Any discussions, suggestions, or submissions in later topics, that do not support the spirit of the Concept, will be moderated by the Topic Leader.</p>
<p>All members of the community are welcome to post ideas and comments in this thread. Feel free to submit a new Concept or discuss a Concept already presented. At the conclusion of the discussion, the CAP Moderator will select several participants from this thread to make formal concept submissions that will be voted on in the Concept Poll.</p>
<p>Concepts should be presented as high-level descriptions of a general idea. They should not be detailed pokemon designs. Since we have polls to determine each aspect of the pokemon, we don't want the entire pokemon determined by the details of the Concept.</p>
<p>For example, this would be an appropriate level of detail for a Concept:</p>
<p>This would be too specific and restrictive:</p>
<p>The latter description basically eliminates most of the creativity in the typing, art, stats, ability, and movepool polls.</p>
<p>It is hard to provide solid concept descriptions without basically designing the entire pokemon right off the bat. Submissions should be written and chosen carefully, to avoid these problems.</p>
<p><strong><u>Topic Leader Nominations</u></strong></p>
<p>(To be posted in the OP)</p>
<p>This is the thread for people to announce their desire to be the Topic Leader for the upcoming creation project.<strong> Do not suggest other people.</strong> If someone doesn't strongly desire to be a Topic Leader without provocation, then we don't need them signing up for the job. Topic Leader is not an honorary title. It requires a lot of work and attention. If you are not prepared to fulfill all the responsibilities, then do not throw your hat in the ring.</p>
<p>Do not post here that you want to be on the TL Selection Panel. That panel will be selected after we have a slate of candidates. Candidates cannot be part of the panel. See the CAP Process Guide for more information on the Topic Leader and TL Selection Panel.</p>
<p>This thread is strictly for candidacy posts, and posts supporting those candidates. Please stay on topic.</p>
<p>Here are the guidelines for posting in this thread:</p>
<ul>
<li>Do not suggest other people. If you want you encourage someone else to run, then send them a PM.</li>
<li>If you are new to the CAP project, don't bother signing up to be a Topic Leader. Lurk more.</li>
<li>Include a summary of your involvement in the CAP project.</li>
<li>Make a pitch for why you should be selected. If you can't present and defend yourself, then how can you expect to lead a project whose primary function is discussion and debate? Convince us that you are a good choice.</li>
<li>Poor spelling, punctuation, and grammar are great ways to look like an uneducated idiot. It's not a great way to look like a thoughtful, intelligent, community leader.</li>
<li>Even if you don't think you are better-qualified than certain other candidates, you still should consider posting a candidacy. Candidates not selected as the TL for this project, will be on the "watch list" by the community for next time. Don't post your name if you don't intend to be active in the project, even if you are not selected. Like I said, if you post here, people will be scrutinizing your involvement more closely in the future.</li>
<li>Feel free to post support for any candidates already named.</li>
<li>Please do not post disparaging remarks about any candidates.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>If these rules are not followed by all posters, the offenders will be moderated.</strong>[/INDENT]</p>
<p><strong><u>Concept Poll</u></strong></p>
<p>This is the poll to vote on the submissions made by the Concept Submitters selected at the conclusion of the Concept Submission thread.</p>
<p><strong><u>Topic Leader Selection</u></strong></p>
<p>This is not a poll or thread. It is an internal process coordinated by the CAP Moderator.</p>
<p>The TL is selected by a Topic Leader Selection Panel. The panel is comprised of past TL's and several other senior members of the CAP project. The Selection Panel maintains it's own membership, however past TL's are automatically added to the panel, unless they decline to participate. Current members of the Selection Panel are not allowed to run for Topic Leader. Therefore, the TL Selection Panel should be named only after all interested candidates have been nominated.</p>
<p>General criteria for TL Selection Panelists:</p>
<ul>
<li>A history of involvement with the CAP project</li>
<li>Active participation</li>
<li>A history of advocating opinions that are representative of the community as a whole</li>
<li>Respected by others on the project</li>
</ul>
<p>The CAP Moderator serves as the non-voting chairperson of the TL Selection Panel. The chairperson organizes the nomination threads, coordinates private voting by the TL Selection Panel, and only votes in the case of a tie. The chairperson ensures the panel does its job in a timely and efficient manner, and ensures there are no improprieties during private voting.</p>
<p>Once the TL has been selected, they create and lead all subsequent threads related to the creation project.[/INDENT]</p>
<p><strong><u>Main Type Poll</u></strong></p>
<p>This decides the "primary" type for the Pokemon. All types should be included in the poll. Since click polls only support 10 voting options, a bold vote must be used. Towards the end of this poll, discussion regarding the secondary type is encouraged.</p>
<p><strong><u>Secondary Type Poll</u></strong></p>
<p>This decides the "secondary" type for the Pokemon. All type combos, even those that are extremely common in-game, should be included. This means that bold voting must be used. Towards the end of this poll, discussion regarding the Style and Build is encouraged.</p>
<p><strong><u>Stat Spread Submissions </u></strong></p>
<p>The Stat Spread Submission thread is intentionally started very early in the process. Based on past pokemon, it's obvious there are a lot of people that enjoy discussing detailed stat spreads long before the actual stat spread poll. We do not want to police those early bird discussions in the normal threads, therefore we create a dedicated thread for all Stat Spread discussion. Does it matter that we don't know the style, build, or anything else about the pokemon? No. If people waste a bunch of time in this thread on submissions that turn out to be useless when the stat spread poll comes around -- so be it. This is the place for people to "prove themselves" to the TL, for purposes of being selected to submit a spread for the actual stat spread poll.</p>
<p>The final Stat Spreads submitted for the stat spread poll must conform to the numeric rating limits voted in the various bias and rating polls -- the Offensive/Defensive Balance (ODB), the Physical/Special Balance (PSB) and the overall Base Stats Rating (BSR). Any spread that does not conform to these limits will be disqualified by the TL. As the bias and rating polls unfold, the discussion in the Stat Spread Submission thread should adapt accordingly.</p>
<p></p>
<p><strong><u>Art Submissions</u></strong></p>
<p>(To be posted in the OP)</p>
<p>All art designs, ideas, inspirational material, and submissions are posted and discussed here.</p>
<p>Here are the guidelines for posting in this thread:</p>
<ul>
<li>Art submissions are designs to guide the creation of final battle sprites that will be used for the pokemon.</li>
<li>Any rendering medium can be used to present a design, as long as it is a full-sized design. Sprites are not allowed here. Spriting is a separate process that will occur later.</li>
<li>Compressed images of reasonable dimensions should be posted. Oversized submissions (file size or image size) will be deleted.</li>
<li>Colored designs are strongly encouraged for final submissions. However, many artists prefer to post uncolored designs and sketches, to solicit early feedback, then color them later for final submission.</li>
<li>If artists wish to comment or criticize other artists' work, this is the place for it. Criticisms amongst artists are discouraged in the later art poll threads.</li>
<li>No art submissions should be modified by others without the explicit permission of the original artists.</li>
<li>Using other submissions as "inspiration" for an original artwork is allowed. However, outright "stealing" of designs is prohibited.</li>
</ul>
<p>Art submissions for the art poll will be selected by the Topic Leader, based on preference and feedback in this thread. There is no process for overturning the Topic Leader's decision. If you are not comfortable with this stipulation, then do not make an art submission. Do not post any complaints here or in later threads.</p>
<p><u><strong>Style Bias</strong> (Offensive/Defensive/Mixed)</u></p>
<p>This is where we determine the general style of the pokemon, from an offensive and defensive standpoint. We also will set limits on the stat spreads that support that style. It should be noted that the Style Bias is not just for limiting stats, but also helps shape the general "feel" of the pokemon. The Style may influence other parts of the pokemon -- such as art, movepool, ability, etc. However, the stat spread is the only part of the project that will be specifically constrained by the voted Style Bias.</p>
<p>Style Bias should start with a short click poll with three options:</p>
<ul>
<li>Offensive</li>
<li>Defensive</li>
<li>Mixed</li>
</ul>
<p>The second poll will present specific numeric ranges for Offensive/Defensive Balance (ODB). Offensive/Defensive Balance is part of the Stats Rating Formula developed by X-Act for numerically measuring a pokemon's base stats.</p>
<p>[URL="http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39556"]</p>
<p>Information about the formula is located here.</a></p>
<p><a href="http://users.smogon.com/X-Act/BaseStatsRatings.html">A utility for calculating the ODB is located here.</a></p>
<p>Depending on the winning option of the first poll -- that will limit the ODB options presented for the second poll.</p>
<p><u>Offensive ODB</u></p>
<ul>
<li>More than 40 -- Absolutely towards offense (Alakazam, Gengar, Azelf)</li>
<li>Between 30 and 40 -- Strongly towards offense (Weavile, Porygon-Z, Salamence)</li>
<li>Between 20 and 30 -- Towards offense (Breloom, Electivire, Starmie)</li>
</ul>
<p><u>Mixed ODB</u></p>
<ul>
<li>Between 10 and 20 -- Moderately towards offense (Garchomp, Heracross, Mamoswine)</li>
<li>Between 5 and 10 -- Slightly towards offense (Gyarados, Heatran, Machamp)</li>
<li>Between -5 and 5 --Equally in offense and defense (Kingdra, Togekiss, Celebi)</li>
<li>Between -10 and -5 -- Slightly towards defense (Abomasnow, Ludicolo, Nidoqueen)</li>
<li>Between -20 and -10 --Moderately towards defense (Tentacruel, Spiritomb, Donphan)</li>
</ul>
<p><u>Defensive ODB</u></p>
<ul>
<li>Between -30 and -20 --Towards defense (Skarmory, Hippowdon, Bronzong)</li>
<li>Between -40 and -30 -- Strongly towards defense (Forretress, Cresselia, Relicanth)</li>
<li>Less than -40 -- Absolutely towards defense (Umbreon, Snorlax, Blissey)</li>
</ul></p>
<p>The voted ODB range must be followed by stat spread creators when submitting final stat spreads for the Stat Spread Poll later.</p>
<p><u><strong>Build Bias</strong> (Physical/Special/Mixed)</u></p>
<p>This is where we determine the general build of the pokemon, from an physical and special standpoint. We also will set limits on the stat spreads that support that build. It should be noted that the Build Bias is not just for limiting stats, but also helps shape the general "feel" of the pokemon. The Build may influence other parts of the pokemon -- such as art, movepool, ability, etc. However, the stat spread is the only part of the project that will be specifically constrained by the voted Build Bias.</p>
<p>Build Bias should start with a short click poll with three options:</p>
<ul>
<li>Physical</li>
<li>Special</li>
<li>Mixed</li>
</ul>
<p>The second poll will present specific numeric ranges for Physical/Special Balance (PSB). Physical/Special Balance is part of the Stats Rating Formula mentioned earlier. Depending on the winning option of the first poll -- that will limit the PSB options presented for the second poll.</p>
<p><u>Physical PSB</u></p>
<ul>
<li>More than 40 --Absolutely towards physical (Skarmory, Gliscor, Heracross)</li>
<li>Between 30 and 40 -- Strongly towards physical (Tangrowth, Metagross, Garchomp)</li>
<li>Between 20 and 30 -- Towards physical (Weezing, Machamp, Gyarados)</li>
</ul>
<p><u>Mixed PSB</u></p>
<ul>
<li>Between 10 and 20 -- Moderately towards physical (Dusknoir, Crobat, Dragonite)</li>
<li>Between 5 and 10 -- Slightly towards physical (Dugtrio, Gallade, Arcanine)</li>
<li>Between -5 and 5 -- Equally in physical and special (Blaziken, Slowbro, Bronzong)</li>
<li>Between -10 and -5 -- Slightly towards special (Snorlax, Abomasnow, Cresselia)</li>
<li>Between -20 and -10 -- Moderately towards special (Magnezone, Starmie, Heatran)</li>
</ul>
<p><u>Special PSB</u></p>
<ul>
<li>Between -30 and -20 -- Towards special (Zapdos, Sceptile, Slowking)</li>
<li>Between -40 and -30 -- Strongly towards special (Raikou, Porygon-Z, Tentacruel)</li>
<li>Less than -40 -- Absolutely towards special (Vaporeon, Milotic, Togekiss)</li>
</ul>[/INDENT]</p>
<p>The voted ODB range must be followed by stat spread creators when submitting final stat spreads for the Stat Spread Poll later.</p>
<p><strong><u>Stat Rating Poll</u></strong></p>
<p>This poll determines the desired overall "power level" of the pokemon's base stats. In the past, the Base Stat Total (BST) was used to measure the power of base statistics. Since BST is a very poor measurement for stat power, the CAP project now uses Base Stats Rating (BSR) to determine the overall effectiveness of a pokemon's base stats. Polling is simpler, and the results are more useful. The Base Stats Rating is determined by a formula created by X-Act.</p>
<p>[URL="http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39556"]</p>
<p>Information about the formula is located here.</a></p>
<p><a href="http://users.smogon.com/X-Act/BaseStatsRatings.html">A utility for calculating Stat Rating is located here.</a> </p>
<p><strong><u>Stat Spread Poll</u></strong></p>
<p>This poll determines the exact base stat spread for the pokemon. Based on participation and feedback in the Stat Spread Submission thread, the TL should select several people to make formal Stat Spread Submissions. These submissions are the voting options in this poll. The Stat Spreads submitted for this poll must conform to the numeric rating limits voted in earlier polls -- the Offensive/Defensive Balance (ODB), the Physical Special Balance (PSB) and the overall Base Stats Rating (BSR). Any spread that does not conform to these limits should be disqualified by the TL. The OP should contain a list of all the submissions, along with a description of the spread by the Stat Spread creator.</p>
<p><strong><u>Art Poll</u></strong></p>
<p>This poll determines the artistic design for the pokemon. Later in the process, the design will be used as a reference for making the battle sprite. Art submissions for the art poll will be selected by the Topic Leader, based on preference and feedback in the art submission thread. To encourage participation by multiple members of the community, it is advised that the topic leader choose no more than one art submission per artist. If an artist submits multiple high-quality artworks, the TL should contact the artist to determine which one they prefer to submit to the final poll. The art for all voting options should be included in the OP and referenced by artist name in the poll.</p>
<p><strong><u>Ability Discussion</u></strong></p>
<p>This thread is open for discussion of existing ingame abilities, and possible new abilities for the pokemon. New abilities should be considered with caution. The TL should be actively involved in this discussion to prevent unreasonable ability suggestions (new or existing) from gaining support. The TL will use the suggestions and feedback from this thread to determine the voting slate for the Ability Poll.</p>
<p><strong><u>Sprite Submissions</u></strong></p>
<p>(To be posted in the OP)</p>
<p><u><strong>Rules</strong></u></p>
<p>1) Sprites should be inspired by the winning design from the Art Poll. It does not need to be an exact rendition of every detail of the design; "artistic license" is granted to all spriters. However, drastic deviation from the selected art design is discouraged.</p>
<p>2) All sprites (front and back) can have a maximum size of 80x80.</p>
<p>3) All sprites (front and back) must have a complete, unbroken, distinguishable outline. It does not need to be a black outline, but it must be clearly distinguishable from the adjacent interior colors of the sprite. Look at the ingame sprites for examples.</p>
<p>4) Sprites must be in PNG format</p>
<p>5) Use 8-bit truecolor (aka 8-bit RGB) or less. This does NOT mean 256 color mode.</p>
<p>6) Use transparent backgrounds</p>
<p>7) Fusions of other sprites are not allowed. All sprites must be scratch sprites.</p>
<p>8) Do not alter, fuse, recolor or otherwise modify another spriter's submission – unless the original artist explicitly gives permission.</p>
<p>Failure to follow these guidelines will result in the submission being disqualified and the post will be deleted.</p>
<p>Sprite submissions for the sprite poll will be selected by the Topic Leader, based on preference and feedback in this thread. There is no process for overturning the Topic Leader's decision. If you are not comfortable with this stipulation, then do not make a sprite submission. Do not post any complaints here or in later threads.</p>
<p><u><strong>Additional Information</strong></u></p>
<p>There are 8 possible sprites:</p>
<p> Front Normal Male</p>
<p> Front Normal Female</p>
<p> Front Shiny Male</p>
<p> Front Shiny Female</p>
<p> Back Normal Male</p>
<p> Back Normal Female</p>
<p> Back Shiny Male</p>
<p> Back Shiny Female</p>
<p>In most cases, spriters submit a Front Normal sprite first. Once feedback comes in and the poll nears, they make the other sprites.</p>
<p>You do not have to make different Male and Female sprites, but it helps. Since there are only minute differences between most ingame male and female sprites, it’s not very hard to tweak the sprite for a different gender. Some spriters have made noticeable changes between genders, and that’s fine too.</p>
<p>Shinies are just recolors, so that’s not too tough. There’s lots of people that can’t scratch, that are willing to recolor your shiny, if you really don’t want to do it yourself. Just ask in the submission thread and you’ll get plenty of offers to help.</p>
<p>Please look at your transparent sprites against different colored backgrounds, not just white. In Shoddy, the sprite will be displayed on multiple background colors in the Team Builder and in battle.</p>
<p><strong><u>Ability Poll</u></strong></p>
<p>The Topic Leader chooses a slate of Abilities based on suggestions and feedback in the Ability Poll. Normally, two abilities are chosen, however "No second ability" should always be a voting option on the poll.</p>
<p><strong><u>Attacking Moves Discussion</u></strong></p>
<p>The TL should post an initial competitive Attacking movepool in the OP of a discussion thread. This initial movepool should only contain damage-dealing moves that are considered "competitive". No "flavor" moves should be included. Moves that do not deal significant damage should not be included (see Non-Attacking moves below). As a general rule, any competitive move that can be prevented by Taunt, should not be included in this discussion. It is up to the TL's discretion as to which moves should be discussed in this thread, and which moves should be deferred until the Non-Attacking Moves Discussion. The community should post regarding necessary additions and removals to the list proposed in the OP. No full learnset posts are allowed in this discussion, and should be strictly prohibited. </p>
<p><strong><u>Attacking Moves Poll </u></strong></p>
<p>This poll is for voting on controversial attacking moves. Based on suggestions and feedback in the Attacking Moves Discussion, the TL should select a slate of moves that were not generally agreed upon by the community. It is entirely up to the TL as to which moves are deemed "controversial".</p>
<p><strong><u>Non-Attacking Moves Discussion</u></strong></p>
<p>The TL should post an initial competitive Non-Attacking movepool in the OP of a discussion thread. This initial movepool should only contain competitive moves that do not do damage to the opponent, or moves whose damage impact is negligible. For example, Rapid Spin and Knock Off are considered non-attacking moves, even though they do a small amount of damage. As a general rule, any competitive move that can be prevented by Taunt, should be included in this discussion. The community should post regarding necessary additions and removals to the list proposed in the OP. No full learnset posts are allowed in this discussion, and should be strictly prohibited.</p>
<p><strong><u>Non-Attacking Moves Poll</u></strong></p>
<p>This poll is for voting on controversial non-attacking moves. Based on suggestions and feedback in the Non-Attacking Moves Discussion, the TL should select a slate of moves that were not generally agreed upon by the community. It is entirely up to the TL as to which moves are deemed "controversial".</p>
<p><strong><u>Complete Movepool Submissions</u></strong></p>
<p>This is the thread where all competitive moves are integrated into a complete pokemon movepool, which includes Level-Up, TM, HM, and Egg Moves. This is also the thread where Breeding Group is discussed.</p>
<p>Based on participation in the previous movepool threads, the TL should select several members to present a complete movepool submission. Since all the competitive moves will have been decided, the movepool submissions will merely add "flavor" moves to round out the movepool. </p>
<p>The members selected to make submissions should be listed in the OP of this thread. The selected submitters can post their WIP movepools in this thread for feedback and discussion from the rest of the community. X-Act wrote a guide that describes the characteristics of an appropriate movepool. <a href="http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1161456&postcount=1">That guide is located here</a>, and should be used as a reference for all movepool submitters.</p>
<p>If anyone attempts to include additional competitive moves, not agreed in the previous polls, it will be the TL's responsibility to see that the submitter removes them from the full movepool submission.</p>
<p><strong><u>Complete Movepool Poll </u></strong></p>
<p>All the members selected in the Complete Movepool Submission thread should make a final submission to the TL. These submissions should be listed in the OP of the poll thread and voted on by the community. No alterations, edits, or conditional votes will be accepted. By the time the final movepool is polled, all competitive movepool aspects have already been decided. Therefore, the final movepool is really a vote of individual preference on what best fits the flavor of the pokemon.</p>
<p><strong><u>Name Discussion</u></strong></p>
<p>This is a short discussion thread for everyone to submit possible names for the new pokemon. All members are welcome to submit names.</p>
<p><strong><u>Name Poll</u></strong></p>
<p>Based on submissions and feedback in the Name Submission thread, the TL selects a slate of names for the Name Poll. Click polling is strongly encouraged.</p>
<p><strong><u>Pokedex Entry Discussion</u></strong></p>
<p>This thread is for submitting and discussing pokedex entries for the new pokemon. Pokedex entries should adhere to the spirit and example of existing ingame pokedex descriptions. As the thread progresses, the TL should add and remove the top candidate entries to the OP of this thread. That allows the community to make wording adjustments, if necessary, without scrutinizing every entry posted in the thread.</p>
<p><strong><u>Pokedex Poll</u></strong></p>
<p>Based on submissions and feedback in the Pokedex Entry Submission thread, the TL selects a slate of pokedex entries for the poll. Generally, three pokedex entries are selected in the voting process - one entry each for Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.</p>
<p><strong><u>Sprite Poll</u></strong></p>
<p>This poll determines the battle sprite that will be used when the pokemon is implemented on the CAP battle server. Sprite submissions for the art poll will be selected by the Topic Leader, based on preference and feedback in the Sprite Submission thread. The sprites for all voting options should be included in the OP and referenced by artist name in the poll.</p>
<p><strong><u>Server Implementation </u></strong></p>
<p>TsBD</p>
<p><strong><u>Finalize Analysis</u></strong></p>
<p>TBD</p>
<p><u><strong>Misc</strong> (Pre-Evos, Height, Weight, etc.)</u></p>
<p>TBD</p>
<p><strong><u>Playtesting</u></strong></p>
<p>TBD</p>
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<p><strong><h2>CAP Process - FAQ<h2></strong></p>
<p>Written by <strong>Dane</strong></p>
<p><strong><u>What are the various polling choices?</u></strong></p>
<p>There are 4 ways to poll.</p>
<p>First is the "single click poll", where you use the basic board options to set up a poll for up to 10 choices. This is the most basic, and can easily be used for the majority of polls.</p>
<p>Second is the "multiple click poll", where you use the board options to set up a poll for up to 10 choices. The difference between the "multiple click poll" and the "single click poll" is how many choices you can vote for. In a "single click poll", only one option can be voted on. In a "multiple click poll", any number of choices can be voted on. This is mostly used on polls where the outcome has multiple options, or doesn't matter as much, such as with the Pokedex Poll thread.</p>
<p>Third is the "bold poll", where the voters must make a post with their votes cast in <strong>bold font</strong>. Make sure that, in a poll based on this method to make it clear that no one is to post the current tally of votes. Only the Topic Leader is to do this, if they wish to at any point up to the end of the vote.</p>
<p>Fourth is the "preferential poll", where the voters must make a post with their votes cast in preferred order, in <strong>bold font</strong>. This style of voting has the voter rank their top 25-40% of the available choices. This is then done with a weighted system. The numbers for each rank depends on the number of overall options available, and the Topic Leader chooses how many ranks the voter chooses. The voter should not have more than 4 ranks available to choose. Here's a short table for how to rank each option based on the number of choices:</p>
<p>The option with the most points at the end of the voting period is declared the winner.</p>
<p>The Topic Leader is allowed to use any voting option they desire for a poll, as long as it fits with the options available to vote on.</p>
<p><strong><u>What is Spillover, and how is it included in the creation process?</u></strong></p>
<p>Spillover is a general term for when the end of a thread's normal polling does not reach a conclusive result. A prime example of this would be if, during the main typing thread, two types end up with a total vote in the general area around 40%. Another thread would then be created to determine which result would be the final choice. This thread would be the spillover thread, and must be completed before the next step can begin.</p>
<p><u><strong>What is done if the polls are close? How close is close enough for a spillover poll? How long should a spillover thread last?</strong></u></p>
<p>This is up to the discretion of the Topic Leader. Generally, the "close enough" point would be within 10% or so of the leading vote, but this obviously cannot be the definitive statement for all polls. If it's a large optioned poll, make a spillover poll with those who were leading, and then continue until an option has at least 50% of the votes, or is a clear cut winner. A clear cut winner would need to have at least 10% more than votes than second place. Spillover threads should last a single day, as discussion should have already occured prior to the spillover thread.[/INDENT]</p>
<p><u><strong>What is the "Part X Discussion Thread"?</strong></u></p>
<p>A Discussion thread is a thread created at various points throughout the creation of a given Pokémon, that is used to discuss any given step of a poll, before the poll is created. Multiple steps can use a discussion thread such as this, including "Stats", "Ability", "Moves", and "Name". These threads are used for gaining submissions, gathering ideas, and general think-tanking before a poll begins.</p>
<p>Before, these threads would not receive their own threads, and would instead be done in the thread of the current poll. This would make things hard to follow, and ideas could be easily overlooked. Examples of how threads such as these would be used include the previously used "Art Submission", "Moves Discussion", "Pokedex Submissions", and "Sprite Submissions" threads.</p>
<p><strong><u>What are the Stat Ratings?</u></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39556">The process, created by X-Act, can be found here.</a></p>
<p> <a href="http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1134050&postcount=19">Here is a temporary Java Applet for this process.</a></p>
<p>This is a much more effective process than the previous BST options.</p>
Your welcome, if you need anything else to be HTMLized just IM me on AIM ;)
ok tennis said i can bump this
so i'd just like to say i am helping with the html now and it will be up soon i'm sure ^_^ i am currently working on an analysis template; darkie wasn't there but i can revise if he has specific ideas in mind, but so far i'm just modifying the smogon one as the organisation of that is superb, and this is a smogon project [my and tennis's reasoning]. but if anyone is interested in doing a mock-up image of a 'better' format for CaP that would be cool.
however that's a lot of html and without scms access might be a problem to edit except for the few of us who know html well -- so i was thinking maybe something simpler would better. but i cannot think of anything.
issue: links to items, non-cap pokémon and non-cap abilities, etc., should those just be linked to the smogon pages?
so i'd just like to say i am helping with the html now and it will be up soon i'm sure ^_^ i am currently working on an analysis template; darkie wasn't there but i can revise if he has specific ideas in mind, but so far i'm just modifying the smogon one as the organisation of that is superb, and this is a smogon project [my and tennis's reasoning]. but if anyone is interested in doing a mock-up image of a 'better' format for CaP that would be cool.
however that's a lot of html and without scms access might be a problem to edit except for the few of us who know html well -- so i was thinking maybe something simpler would better. but i cannot think of anything.
issue: links to items, non-cap pokémon and non-cap abilities, etc., should those just be linked to the smogon pages?
I'll help as much as i can. I don't know what I can do, but i'm always on.
Amazing Cartons <3
I have to wonder, that was drawn in photoshop not flash wasn't it?
I have to wonder, that was drawn in photoshop not flash wasn't it?
That looks... fantastic, honestly!I made a drawing of Stratagem in a similar style if people are still interested in using these.
Can't wait to see the website. An all in one linking solution for referencing people to the CAP project.
As far as the site layout is going, it looks pretty good so far. Simple enough, but not too simple.
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