BDSP OU Reservation Index
(OP inspired by dhelmise)
This set is for reserving Pokemon whose place in the metagame you know and can write about.
Useful links:
Tbolt
TyCarter
QC Team:
AstilCodex
igiveuponaname
Skitty (Skittyrox)
TyCarter
Xilefi
Reservation Rules
Analysis Thread Tags
Reservation List
After reserving a Pokemon, you must post your analysis in a timely fashion. Your analysis thread must be up in 72 hours (3 days) or your reservation will be dropped. If you have any extenuating circumstances that prevent you from getting up your thread within this time frame, notify a QC member via Discord. Do not reserve an analysis you don't have time to write. Pokemon analyses will be categorized under the following headings:
Set Skeletons
You are expected to use the following skeletons for writing an analysis. Full analyses are used if a Pokemon requires a new analysis or their analysis needs to be rewritten. Mini analyses are used if the Pokemon is not viable enough to warrant a full analysis or if a set is getting revamped.
(OP inspired by dhelmise)
This set is for reserving Pokemon whose place in the metagame you know and can write about.
Useful links:
- Spelling and Grammar Standards
- Guide to the GP Process (should be read by new writers)
- Grammar Prose Team Queue
- On: Plagiarism (just don't)
- BDSP OU Discord (where the majority of communication will occur)
Tbolt
TyCarter
QC Team:
AstilCodex
igiveuponaname
Skitty (Skittyrox)
TyCarter
Xilefi
Reservation Rules
- Anyone is able to reserve up to two Pokemon at a time. Badgeholders and QC members can reserve more if they wish (four being the maximum amount).
- Once you figure out which Pokemon you want to reserve, post in this thread. Under the circumstances that the index isn't updated, be sure to pay attention to recent posts to see what's taken.
- Do not edit your posts if you wish to uphold your reservation or reserve an additional Pokemon.
- This should be common sense, but only reserve a Pokemon if you have a good amount of knowledge about it and experience with the metagame.
- If you have written for a Pokemon in the past and are writing for it now, do not copy and paste lines from your old analysis. This is plagiarism, and you will be punished for it.
Analysis Thread Tags
- [WIP] - Work in Progress: The analysis is incomplete and is not ready for the QC Team to evaluate. Keep in mind that the longer your analysis stays in WIP stage, the greater the chance of it being reassigned. Please avoid making comments in these threads until they are ready unless it's something very important.
- [Quality Control] - Quality Control Ready: In the thread title, include some form of [QC 0/2]. Make sure you update the thread title with the number of QC checks you currently have. The analysis should be in bulletpoints before you receive your first QC stamp. After you obtain your first stamp, the analysis can be written up completely.
- [Copyediting] - Grammar-Prose Ready: In the set title, include [GP 0/1]. The two required QC approvals have been met. The Grammar-Prose team now takes over. When you are ready for GP to check your analysis, please post in the Grammar-Prose Queue with a link to your analysis.
- [Done] - After the analysis gets one GP stamp, the analysis is ready for upload.
Reservation List
After reserving a Pokemon, you must post your analysis in a timely fashion. Your analysis thread must be up in 72 hours (3 days) or your reservation will be dropped. If you have any extenuating circumstances that prevent you from getting up your thread within this time frame, notify a QC member via Discord. Do not reserve an analysis you don't have time to write. Pokemon analyses will be categorized under the following headings:
- Unreserved: The Pokemon has yet to be claimed by someone. Please choose from "Current Slate"
- Reserved: The Pokemon is claimed by someone.
- Completed: The Pokemon's analysis is complete and is awaiting upload.
Full Analyses
Heatran
Mini Analyses
None
Heatran
Mini Analyses
None
Starmie
Set Skeletons
You are expected to use the following skeletons for writing an analysis. Full analyses are used if a Pokemon requires a new analysis or their analysis needs to be rewritten. Mini analyses are used if the Pokemon is not viable enough to warrant a full analysis or if a set is getting revamped.
[OVERVIEW]
Generalize what the Pokemon does in the metagame and as a whole and why you should or shouldn't consider using it on your teams.
[SET]
name: SET NAME
move 1:
move 2:
move 3:
move 4:
item:
ability:
nature:
evs:
[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=========
Describe what this set does in relation to the meta, alongside some tips on how to use the set. Include various set details when necessary. As a reference, include details on moves, and usage tips.
Team Options
========
Include potential teammates for the Pokemon, as well as descriptions and details as to why.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
List some options for the Pokemon user that are plausible but not always recommended due to either being not consistent enough or too outclassed by other Pokemon in the metagame.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Insert Counterplay Here**: Describe the counterplay / check / counter.
**Insert Counterplay Here**: Describe the counterplay / check / counter.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user1.101/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user2.102/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user3.103/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user4.104/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user5.105/
Generalize what the Pokemon does in the metagame and as a whole and why you should or shouldn't consider using it on your teams.
[SET]
name: SET NAME
move 1:
move 2:
move 3:
move 4:
item:
ability:
nature:
evs:
[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=========
Describe what this set does in relation to the meta, alongside some tips on how to use the set. Include various set details when necessary. As a reference, include details on moves, and usage tips.
Team Options
========
Include potential teammates for the Pokemon, as well as descriptions and details as to why.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
List some options for the Pokemon user that are plausible but not always recommended due to either being not consistent enough or too outclassed by other Pokemon in the metagame.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Insert Counterplay Here**: Describe the counterplay / check / counter.
**Insert Counterplay Here**: Describe the counterplay / check / counter.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user1.101/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user2.102/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user3.103/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user4.104/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user5.105/
[SET]
name: SET NAME
move 1:
move 2:
move 3:
move 4:
item:
ability:
nature:
evs:
[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=========
Describe what this set does in relation to the meta, alongside some tips on how to use the set. Include various set details when necessary. As a reference, include details on moves, and usage tips.
Team Options
========
Include potential teammates for the Pokemon, as well as descriptions and details as to why.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user1.101/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user2.102/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user3.103/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user4.104/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user5.105/
name: SET NAME
move 1:
move 2:
move 3:
move 4:
item:
ability:
nature:
evs:
[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=========
Describe what this set does in relation to the meta, alongside some tips on how to use the set. Include various set details when necessary. As a reference, include details on moves, and usage tips.
Team Options
========
Include potential teammates for the Pokemon, as well as descriptions and details as to why.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user1.101/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user2.102/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user3.103/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user4.104/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user5.105/
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