Welcome to the SwSh LC C&C index! This is where to start if you are looking to write an LC analysis. Consider reading through the below even if you have written analyses for other tiers, as our process may be slightly different.
This generation, due to Pokemon being released through DLC and other concerns, we will be releasing Pokemon for reservation in "slates". Each "slate" will consist of a set of Pokemon of varying viability. Slates will be sorted into "High Priority" and "Regular Priority." "High Priority" analyses will be available for reservation by QC members and trusted writers. "Regular Priority" analyses will be available for every writer. Up to 2 analyses may be reserved at a time if you are a trusted writer or QC member.
You can see the current slate in the post below.
Please read through the C&C process carefully, as it is slightly different from last gen.
The LC C&C Process
Please read carefully if this is your first time writing an LC analysis. If you are unsure about any part of the process, feel free to ask in this thread or use other analysis threads in the subforum as examples.
1. Reserve an analysis in this thread, and wait for your reservation to be approved.
Post which Pokemon you would like to reserve in this thread, if it is available to be reserved. A list of Pokemon available to be reserved can be found in the post or most recent slate.
One of the LC C&C moderators (DC or Merritt) will approve or reject them and explain why if the analysis was rejected.
2. If your reservation is approved, post a skeleton of the analysis within 72 hours of the approval post.
If your reservation is approved, you may post a thread for the analysis in this subforum. The thread status should be WIP. IMPORTANT: WE ARE USING A NEW TEMPLATE!
In addition, getting your skeleton to the point where you are ready to accept QC checks should not take more than a week. If you spend too long on this stage, you risk your analysis being reassigned.
3. After you think your analysis has all of the important points mentioned, change the thread status to QC (Quality Control) and implement the QC checks that the QC team posts in your thread.
Make sure to mention the number of QC checks you have implemented so far in your thread title.
Implement the QC checks carefully and fully, as they are needed to ensure the quality of the analysis. If you do not properly implement a large portion of a QC check without reason, you may be deemed too difficult to work with and barred from writing LC analyses in the future. However, feel free to ask if you are unsure of any of the suggestions that the QC team gives, as it is important that you are clear on why you are making the suggested changes.
The QC team reserves the right to reject analyses due to poor quality. If an analysis receives two rejections, the thread is closed and the analysis is added back to the reservation list. The author of the rejected analysis will be barred from writing LC analyses for one month.
Coconut
Fiend
Merritt (Moderator)
San Tomas
KSG
LilyAC
DC (Moderator)
gali
zizalith
Acehunter1
Implementing a QC check should not take more than a few minutes to an hour, depending on how much of the analysis had to be fixed. If you leave a QC check unimplemented for too long, you risk having your analysis reassigned.
4. After you have implemented two QC checks, change the thread status to GP and implement the GP checks that are posted in your thread.
Implementing amateur GP checks is optional, but you should fully implement the actual GP checks. Similarly to the QC checks, make sure to mention the number of GP checks you have implemented so far in your thread title.
Once you have implemented the GP checks, you're finished! That's all there is to writing an analysis.
This generation, due to Pokemon being released through DLC and other concerns, we will be releasing Pokemon for reservation in "slates". Each "slate" will consist of a set of Pokemon of varying viability. Slates will be sorted into "High Priority" and "Regular Priority." "High Priority" analyses will be available for reservation by QC members and trusted writers. "Regular Priority" analyses will be available for every writer. Up to 2 analyses may be reserved at a time if you are a trusted writer or QC member.
You can see the current slate in the post below.
Please read through the C&C process carefully, as it is slightly different from last gen.
The LC C&C Process
Please read carefully if this is your first time writing an LC analysis. If you are unsure about any part of the process, feel free to ask in this thread or use other analysis threads in the subforum as examples.
1. Reserve an analysis in this thread, and wait for your reservation to be approved.
Post which Pokemon you would like to reserve in this thread, if it is available to be reserved. A list of Pokemon available to be reserved can be found in the post or most recent slate.
One of the LC C&C moderators (DC or Merritt) will approve or reject them and explain why if the analysis was rejected.
2. If your reservation is approved, post a skeleton of the analysis within 72 hours of the approval post.
If your reservation is approved, you may post a thread for the analysis in this subforum. The thread status should be WIP. IMPORTANT: WE ARE USING A NEW TEMPLATE!
[SET]
name:
move 1:
move 2:
move 3:
move 4:
item:
ability:
nature:
evs:
[SET COMMENTS]
Paragraph 1:
- role that the Pokemon plays
- coverage moves that affect its role
- EV spread in one sentence or less
Paragraph 2:
- brief example of teammates that benefit from the Pokemon's presence
- brief example of foes that the Pokemon is vulnerable to + teammates to help cover them
[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 Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[username1, userid1]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
name:
move 1:
move 2:
move 3:
move 4:
item:
ability:
nature:
evs:
[SET COMMENTS]
Paragraph 1:
- role that the Pokemon plays
- coverage moves that affect its role
- EV spread in one sentence or less
Paragraph 2:
- brief example of teammates that benefit from the Pokemon's presence
- brief example of foes that the Pokemon is vulnerable to + teammates to help cover them
[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 Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[username1, userid1]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
In addition, getting your skeleton to the point where you are ready to accept QC checks should not take more than a week. If you spend too long on this stage, you risk your analysis being reassigned.
3. After you think your analysis has all of the important points mentioned, change the thread status to QC (Quality Control) and implement the QC checks that the QC team posts in your thread.
Make sure to mention the number of QC checks you have implemented so far in your thread title.
Implement the QC checks carefully and fully, as they are needed to ensure the quality of the analysis. If you do not properly implement a large portion of a QC check without reason, you may be deemed too difficult to work with and barred from writing LC analyses in the future. However, feel free to ask if you are unsure of any of the suggestions that the QC team gives, as it is important that you are clear on why you are making the suggested changes.
The QC team reserves the right to reject analyses due to poor quality. If an analysis receives two rejections, the thread is closed and the analysis is added back to the reservation list. The author of the rejected analysis will be barred from writing LC analyses for one month.
Coconut
Fiend
Merritt (Moderator)
San Tomas
KSG
LilyAC
DC (Moderator)
gali
zizalith
Acehunter1
Implementing a QC check should not take more than a few minutes to an hour, depending on how much of the analysis had to be fixed. If you leave a QC check unimplemented for too long, you risk having your analysis reassigned.
4. After you have implemented two QC checks, change the thread status to GP and implement the GP checks that are posted in your thread.
Implementing amateur GP checks is optional, but you should fully implement the actual GP checks. Similarly to the QC checks, make sure to mention the number of GP checks you have implemented so far in your thread title.
Once you have implemented the GP checks, you're finished! That's all there is to writing an analysis.
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