Smogon Simple Questions Thread

[BP]

What do I do with this thread now that I've gauged interest? Is there another step to take or does it die now with nothing done.

https://www.smogon.com/forums/threa...t-request-more-fuck-off.3704614/#post-9270695

 

[Maia]

Suggestion: have the new sprite avatars mentioned or announced on the News window on PS!

There is always new batches of avatars showed in this thread and I believe more people would know about them and their creators if they were mentioned somewhere in the News window on PS! I wish to see more people use them around the sim!

HI I saw this suggestion and then I just totally forgot to respond to it.

tldr yeah I'm totally fine doing this, it shouldn't be a big deal at all to tack them onto the end of already existing and scheduled posts and of course would love to give more recognition to the creators of PS' amazing avatars :)

 

[kotarak]

Sorry for the stupid question, but is there a way to change my username here on the forum? I apologise in advance if this is already stated somewhere and I couldn't find it.

 

[Ryota Mitarai]

Sorry for the stupid question, but is there a way to change my username here on the forum? I apologise in advance if this is already stated somewhere and I couldn't find it.

Read this post and follow the instructions there

 

[Dusk Mage Necrozma]

Why is there a limit to one name change?

 

[Giga-Chandélure]

To avoid people who asks for multiple name changes, it seems obvious

 

[Dusk Mage Necrozma]

Yeah… but wouldn’t something like a 6 month-1 year cooldown be better and not anxiety-inducing to keep the changed name forever?

 

[Celever]

Yeah… but wouldn’t something like a 6 month-1 year cooldown be better and not anxiety-inducing to keep the changed name forever?

Personal detail changes like that put a strain on the core server / database. Since Smogon is such a big forum that holds a lot of data, limiting to one name change is the safest route to ensure no technical difficulties. This is the same reasoning given for why outright deleting an account is not possible.

 

[Howdystevie93]

This might not be allowed on here but I lost my Black version and can only find my Black 2, and I wish to begin my RNG egg factory again.

Is there a section on this forum where I could discuss with someone buying their version and getting it mailed or is money a no-no? I am just trying to make some shinies for a friend and myself.

 

[david0895]

Not sure if this is the correct place to report it...
Btw i get this ad pretty often

 

[shadowsword]

Hi! I just wanna know how to react to forum posts? I'm completely new to the smogon forums as a whole. Thanks in advance.

 

[bilb owo]

Hi! I just wanna know how to react to forum posts? I'm completely new to the smogon forums as a whole. Thanks in advance.

Click the like for a like reaction, and if you hover over it it should give you more react options.

 

[OU Analysis]

Hi! I just wanna know how to react to forum posts? I'm completely new to the smogon forums as a whole. Thanks in advance.

it'll "unlock" once you have more messages

 

[shadowsword]

it'll "unlock" once you have more messages

yeah, I now see it, tysm!

 

[shadowsword]

Click the like for a like reaction, and if you hover over it it should give you more react options.

ty for your help too!

 

[aesf]

Hi speaking of reactions could we get a clown react? it could be just be a that says "Clown" when you hover over it. I feel like this conveys a wide range of emotions that cannot be adequately expressed with the current set of reacts. Thanks!

 

[DrPumpkinz]

Hi speaking of reactions could we get a clown react? it could be just be a that says "Clown" when you hover over it. I feel like this conveys a wide range of emotions that cannot be adequately expressed with the current set of reacts. Thanks!

There is no context I can think of where reacting with specifically "clown" is not mean-spirited. Let's please not add this.

 

[Kalalokki]

Hi speaking of reactions could we get a clown react? it could be just be a that says "Clown" when you hover over it. I feel like this conveys a wide range of emotions that cannot be adequately expressed with the current set of reacts. Thanks!

No

 

[bilb owo]

Hi speaking of reactions could we get a clown react? it could be just be a that says "Clown" when you hover over it. I feel like this conveys a wide range of emotions that cannot be adequately expressed with the current set of reacts. Thanks!

I feel like haha portrays a similar range of emotions in the right context. There is most definitely less nuance in the interpretation of a clown react as there are almost no circumstances where it could be seen as positive. However, if you react haha to someone with a basic understanding of irony then you should be fine.

 

[KymaTheDragon]

I added a signature, will it be seen only on my profile or what?

 

[Alpha]

I added a signature, will it be seen only on my profile or what?

Everyone can see it under each of your posts & in the 'about' section of your profile; however, it's likely that on mobile (unless you flag the desktop view option) it won't appear under posts.

 

[Soiramio3000]

What kind of questions we are NOT allowed to ask here?
(before you answer YES I have read the forum rules,but my experience indicates that there are secret rules that we have to magically know about).

 

[AM]

What kind of questions we are NOT allowed to ask here?
(before you answer YES I have read the forum rules,but my experience indicates that there are secret rules that we have to magically know about).

there are no secret rules, you just need to use common sense and not persist on issues that have already been answered respectfully. most of the questions you asked have been fine its your responses back saying things like "a yes or no would've been fine" is snarky and not productive. its very easy to follow the rules if you just use a bit of common sense.

 

[Soiramio3000]

there are no secret rules, you just need to use common sense and not persist on issues that have already been answered respectfully. most of the questions you asked have been fine its your responses back saying things like "a yes or no would've been fine" is snarky and not productive. its very easy to follow the rules if you just use a bit of common sense.

By hidden rules I meant the forums as a whole (like the hidden rule that says that we can't go to dpp simple question simple answer and ask why the sample teams don't have a summary on how they work just like in bw forums,and that other hidden rule that says that we can't go to dpp sample teams and leave a comment that 2 of the sample teams are outdated and non-fuctional.both of these secret rules got me penalized and that modderator(excal) got away with it both times since the rules are awfully rigged in favor of the power abusing modderators.).

And what do you mean that my response was "snarky"?no seriously what do you mean?I didn't get to any trouble for that response,nobody told me that there was something wrong with it.

And what does "not productive" even mean?
What even is a "productive" response?

 

[Baron Von Thomason III]

Hi, I don't know if this is the right place to put this, but I just have a question about Singles format. Which UB is the best in Singles? I believe Pheromosa and Naganadel are in Ubers but I do not know if that is a singles or doubles format, as the new changes with SwSh have confused me. I would just like to know what UB has the best tactics and the fewest checks and counters. Thanks!