This is the poll for Pokedex entries for CAP 2. I was incredibly lenient with these, about as lenient as I was with names or art slates. My criteria for this slate included perfect spelling, correct grammar, simple sentences, length, simple modifiers, and no heavy involvement of other Pokemon in the Pokedex entries. As far as length went, I compared everything to the length of Chandelure's Black Pokedex entry. While this may not be the longest, it's a good guideline. Anything extremely long by comparison was cut. Furthermore, I specifically noted in the thread that I didn't want the Pokedex entries talking about other Pokemon too much, so those that did were cut. You also had to refer to the Pokemon as an 'it' in the Pokedex entries; he/she or his/her would remove the eligibility of your entry. And finally, I specifically requested people don't press the subject of Sketch in the Pokedex entries, so I cut those that were too into 'channeling other spirits' or whatever.
After the aforementioned mandatory cuts, I had to get really critical. There were 21 entries that passed into this next round of slating, and so I needed to be a bit more personal. I decided that it was important for an entry to try and address different aspects of CAP 2's flavor or style or art with the two entries. This means that I removed entries with two Pokedex entries that were too similar to one another. I then cut out any entries that listed specific areas of the PokeWorld, as I didn't want to limit CAP 2 in that way. This left me with 14 entries.
In the last throes of my slate logic, I picked two that I didn't like as much personally as the rest and removed them. This was because of awkward wording, awkward sentence structure, and being awkward in general. This left the twelve entries that you see before you now in the slate. If you didn't make it here, don't worry about it too much; there were way too many entries to slate them all and so I had to pick and choose my favorites. Hopefully you're all happy with my decisions.
I have listed every slated submission's author below in the order they submitted their entries. I've included a link to the corresponding final submission post next to each name via the arrow, but please do not include that in your vote.
This poll will be open for 48 hours.
Below is a detailed showing of the entrants' submissions in the order presented above. I've only quoted the relevant parts here, so check their final submission posts for more details.
Name: Necturna
Typing: Grass / Ghost
Stats: 64 HP / 120 Atk / 100 Def / 85 SpA / 120 SpD / 81 Spe
Abilities: Forewarn / Telepathy (DW)
Movepool:
Primary Checks: Heatran, Jirachi, Skarmory, Hydreigon
Gender: Female
tl;dr: Quack! (Writing really is an art!)
After the aforementioned mandatory cuts, I had to get really critical. There were 21 entries that passed into this next round of slating, and so I needed to be a bit more personal. I decided that it was important for an entry to try and address different aspects of CAP 2's flavor or style or art with the two entries. This means that I removed entries with two Pokedex entries that were too similar to one another. I then cut out any entries that listed specific areas of the PokeWorld, as I didn't want to limit CAP 2 in that way. This left me with 14 entries.
In the last throes of my slate logic, I picked two that I didn't like as much personally as the rest and removed them. This was because of awkward wording, awkward sentence structure, and being awkward in general. This left the twelve entries that you see before you now in the slate. If you didn't make it here, don't worry about it too much; there were way too many entries to slate them all and so I had to pick and choose my favorites. Hopefully you're all happy with my decisions.
I have listed every slated submission's author below in the order they submitted their entries. I've included a link to the corresponding final submission post next to each name via the arrow, but please do not include that in your vote.
Engineer Pikachu
Deck Knight
Mos-Quitoxe
LouisCyphre
FlareBlitz
Birkal
Mafeking
Galladiator
Temperantia
Wild Eep
capefeather
Rising_Dusk
This poll operates on the multiple bold voting standard, which is detailed here. A typical vote may look like the following:
Deck Knight
Mos-Quitoxe
LouisCyphre
FlareBlitz
Birkal
Mafeking
Galladiator
Temperantia
Wild Eep
capefeather
Rising_Dusk
Please post only your votes in this thread. Do not respond to other posts, or your posts will be moderated and you warned. If you feel compelled to say something in your own vote, you may still do so, but don't try to incite a discussion. Keep discussion to #cap.
This poll will be open for 48 hours.
Below is a detailed showing of the entrants' submissions in the order presented above. I've only quoted the relevant parts here, so check their final submission posts for more details.
Engineer Pikachu
CAP 2 thus far:Necturna, the Thorn Spirit Pokemon
Black: Using the eyes on its skirt-like body, it communicates with and channels the spirits of the deceased.
White: It is very protective, using its vines to ward off potential danger. It will guard only one person during its entire lifetime.
Deck KnightBlack: Using the eyes on its skirt-like body, it communicates with and channels the spirits of the deceased.
White: It is very protective, using its vines to ward off potential danger. It will guard only one person during its entire lifetime.
Necturna, the Nightshade Pokemon
Black: During the day Necturna burrows underground to disguise itself as a flower. The scent of the petals will make a person delirious.
White: At night Necturna deceives men with its appearance and feeds on their life energy. It remembers each spirit's taste distinctly.
Mos-QuitoxeBlack: During the day Necturna burrows underground to disguise itself as a flower. The scent of the petals will make a person delirious.
White: At night Necturna deceives men with its appearance and feeds on their life energy. It remembers each spirit's taste distinctly.
Necturna, the Channeler Pokemon
Black: Since it lacks photosynthetic pigments, it relies entirely on preying upon living things for nutrition.
White: Its mind is linked to the afterlife. As a result, some Necturna seem capable of calling spirits to their aid.
LouisCyphreBlack: Since it lacks photosynthetic pigments, it relies entirely on preying upon living things for nutrition.
White: Its mind is linked to the afterlife. As a result, some Necturna seem capable of calling spirits to their aid.
Necturna, the Morbid Pokémon
Black: This Pokemon has the ability to commune with those who have passed. It taps into ancestral wisdom this way.
White: Necturna is known to mourn others before they pass. This Pokemon is said to know the length of others' lifespans.
FlareBlitzBlack: This Pokemon has the ability to commune with those who have passed. It taps into ancestral wisdom this way.
White: Necturna is known to mourn others before they pass. This Pokemon is said to know the length of others' lifespans.
Necturna, the Thorn Spirit Pokemon.
Black: This Pokemon makes its home in desolate forests. Campers who treat its habitat disrespectfully are not seen again.
White: It has a symbiotic relationship with otherworldly spirits. They aid it while hunting in exchange for fresh life energy from its victims.
BirkalBlack: This Pokemon makes its home in desolate forests. Campers who treat its habitat disrespectfully are not seen again.
White: It has a symbiotic relationship with otherworldly spirits. They aid it while hunting in exchange for fresh life energy from its victims.
Necturna, the Soul Eating Pokemon
Black: It can be heard chanting eerily during the night. It is rumored that it is communicating with the dead.
White: Necturna's jaws are capable of consuming both the body and the spirit of its prey.
MafekingBlack: It can be heard chanting eerily during the night. It is rumored that it is communicating with the dead.
White: Necturna's jaws are capable of consuming both the body and the spirit of its prey.
Necturna, the Pale Sage Pokemon.
Black: A spectral form of the woes of the forest, Necturna protects the surrounding nature from further harm.
White: Necturna lurks amongst the trees of dense forests. Its vine is a fierce weapon, but Necturna only strikes when it senses danger.
GalladiatorBlack: A spectral form of the woes of the forest, Necturna protects the surrounding nature from further harm.
White: Necturna lurks amongst the trees of dense forests. Its vine is a fierce weapon, but Necturna only strikes when it senses danger.
Necturna, the Spirit Trap Pokemon
Black: It is rumored to be the spirit of an ancient forest guardian. It uses the vine on its head to channel its mystical powers.
White: Necturna lives in seclusion, far away from the outside world. It instantly forms a bond with the first human it meets.
TemperantiaBlack: It is rumored to be the spirit of an ancient forest guardian. It uses the vine on its head to channel its mystical powers.
White: Necturna lives in seclusion, far away from the outside world. It instantly forms a bond with the first human it meets.
Necturna, the Essence Pokemon
Black: A Pokemon said to be able to communicate with spirits. When in the location of a past tragedy, it weeps.
White: This Pokemon has the ability to speak to spirits. Necturna are said to have a harder time trusting the living than the dead.
Wild EepBlack: A Pokemon said to be able to communicate with spirits. When in the location of a past tragedy, it weeps.
White: This Pokemon has the ability to speak to spirits. Necturna are said to have a harder time trusting the living than the dead.
Necturna, the Nature Spirit Pokemon
Black: Necturna's thorns poison anything that approaches. Researchers have developed medicine from this poison.
White: Necturna lives in the darkest areas of the forest. It is said to consume the souls of people who threaten its habitat.
capefeatherBlack: Necturna's thorns poison anything that approaches. Researchers have developed medicine from this poison.
White: Necturna lives in the darkest areas of the forest. It is said to consume the souls of people who threaten its habitat.
Necturna, the Soul Trap Pokémon
Black: When it meditates, it is actually hunting for souls. Its shadow can extend up to 300 feet to ambush its victims.
White: Its human-shaped flower stores the souls of its victims. This allows it to contact the spirit world.
Rising_DuskBlack: When it meditates, it is actually hunting for souls. Its shadow can extend up to 300 feet to ambush its victims.
White: Its human-shaped flower stores the souls of its victims. This allows it to contact the spirit world.
Necturna, the Forest Spirit Pokemon
Black: The vine that rests on Necturna's head serves as a conduit between it and the spirit world. It has a mind of its own.
White: Necturna will often embrace humans tenderly only to slowly devour them with their jaw-like bodies.
Black: The vine that rests on Necturna's head serves as a conduit between it and the spirit world. It has a mind of its own.
White: Necturna will often embrace humans tenderly only to slowly devour them with their jaw-like bodies.
Name: Necturna
Focus: Bulky Offense
Typing: Grass / Ghost
Stats: 64 HP / 120 Atk / 100 Def / 85 SpA / 120 SpD / 81 Spe
Abilities: Forewarn / Telepathy (DW)
Movepool:
Primary Checks: Heatran, Jirachi, Skarmory, Hydreigon
Gender: Female
tl;dr: Quack! (Writing really is an art!)
