“Sorry to keep you waiting, folks, but now our judges have now reached a decision! I now present to you the WINNERS of this Gala as well as the beautiful Bronzen Ribbon!
In the Singles division, our winner is… @mezasepkmnmaster !!
In the Doubles division, our winner is… @sayurismiles !!
Now let’s hear what our judges have to say--but first, let’s give a big round of applause for our winners, for our second place competitors, and for all of our talented first-time Coordinators!”
❝What a magnificent sight. Both Coordinators fought their hardest, and showed a good deal of resilience and creativity. However, I have to say--Ash was the clear standout with his confident command of the battle. Sometimes it seemed as though Hiroshi had lost sight of the fact that this was a Coordinating match and not a traditional one, but that’s not to say he doesn’t have talent--he really did perform admirably.❞
❝A match that was worth while from beginning to end, however it is clear to see which group captured the crowds attention more and that has to go to Ash and Pikachu. It is clear they set this up from the beginning, showing you can enjoy yourself and have fun too while also working hard during a battle. A great way to display personality in ones style completely.❞
❝Wow, that Ash was in control the whole time. I guess following May around all that time really paid off, huh?” He laughs, but isn’t too terribly amused. “I almost feel bad for that Hiroshi guy. If he weren’t such a nervous wreck, he mighta had a chance. Give him a couple years and an inhaler he might turn out to be a decent coordinator one day.❞
❝A stunning display of Wagnerian fire from Lance--and an equally stunning display of bravery and wit from Sayuri! Though Lance seemed in control of the battle, Sayuri took that control out from under him through the way she used Lance’s combinations to make her own Pokémon shine. Wonderful improvisation from both sides, but my vote goes to the one who played off her opponent’s combinations. Both of you--well done!❞
"An interesting battle overall, one of different variations of wits. Wile Lance did have wonderful ways of displaying his dragons' power as well as their beauty through wonderful combinations, I have to say it was Sayuri's clever thinking that won this in the end. Each one was unexpected but displayed with great precision.❞
❝You know I wanna say there’s such a thing as too much defense, but you can’t deny that it worked. Lance couldn’t land a hit and that cost him more points than I care to admit. I’d still say he was the better competitor though. At least he actually had the guts to attack.❞
Now that the rounds have been finished, judging has begun. You can expect a final verdict on Thursday, November 10, 11:59 PM PST.
Let’s give a round of applause for @sayurismiles, @fabulance, @mezasepkmnmaster and @uratanite for some TRULY terrific battles, and wish them all best of luck! <3
Hey all! You’re probably already aware of this, but just to make sure--today is the last day you will be able to post in the finals battles. I’m happy to announce that groups have met the 10-note target for each battle thread, so no RNG will be needed to determine the winner.
Now’s your last chance to go all-out--and may the best battlers win!!
“We’re finally here! That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for the BRONZEN GALA FINAL ROUNDS! Give yourselves a pat on the back for coming this far--and while we’re at it, a round of applause! And of course, two of you will be walking away with the beautiful Bronzen Ribbon to show for your talent! And for those of you just joining us live, let’s take a look at our winners-to-be:
Ash ❴@mezasepkmnmaster❵ versus Hiroshi ❴@uratanite❵ !!!
Lance ❴@fabulance❵ versus Sayuri {@sayurismiles} !!!
“Now, as my sister Vivian likes to say…Let’s get BUSY!!”
WE MADE IT! We’re on the home stretch--and you lucky four are on the precipice of winning it all! But because this is the final round, we have a twist. These matches will not be decided beforehand by the muns; rather, they will be battles of wits. Get out your flashiest Single and Double move combinations, and may the best ‘mons win! (We’ll be judging in-character for this round.)
Here’s how this is going to work (putting it in bullet points for ease of reading):
As before, you’re getting two days to prepare. However, instead of deciding who wins, you will decide a minimum of how many posts EACH you want to make in the battle thread. Finishing the battle would be nice, and if you do finish the battle, we will of course judge the finished battle. But failing that, we put in this rule because we want a minimum # of replies for us in which your Pokémon show off their moves If you do not meet the target you set, the winner will be determined by RNG.
We recommend a minimum 10-note thread, going off @mezasepkmnmaster‘s and @koucas‘s completed battle, which was 25 notes. If you do not send us your minimum before the 2-day deadline of Thursday, October 20, 11:59 P.M., 10 notes will automatically become your minimum.
The deadline will be two weeks from the end of the two-day prep time: Thursday, November 3, 11:59 P.M. Results will be in a week from then, on Thursday, November 10.
If you send us the minimum note number ahead of time, you may of course start the battle before Thursday.
So that’s all there is to it. Go crazy with your Singles and Doubles combos, go all-out--this is where true winners are made, and there’s no holding back! But remember: please specify that this is the Bronzen Gala final match in the title, seeing as earlier battles may still be going on, though finals should be priority.
Once again good luck and I hope you all enjoy the last part of the Contest! <3
“Wow, what an exciting first round of battles! It’s been a heated competition, but now we’re one step closer to seeing who wins this beautiful Bronzen Ribbon! And now, with today’s battles wrapped up, let’s see the pairings for the Semi-Finals!”
Ash ❴@mezasepkmnmaster❵ versus Lucas ❴@platinumverity❵ !!!
Hiroshi ❴@uratanite❵ versus Athena ❴@atrytxne❵ !!!
Lance ❴@fabulance❵ versus Zinnia ❴@draconidxmemories❵ !!!
Sayuri ❴@sayurismiles❵ versus Sirvat ❴@einkleinzug❵ !!!
“And heeere they are! We’re all expecting some exciting battles from the eight of you! See you back here tomorrow, right here on our stage!”
Here we are again! We apologize for the hiccups with our last round; now that we’re settled with our final eight, things should go a lot smoother. Remember, you’re welcome to continue your last battle if you got that far, but this next round should be your priority.
So, like before, please take it upon yourselves to decide the winner of your match beforehand, and submit it to us by Tuesday, October 4th at 11:59pm Pacific! If you’re having trouble deciding, let us know and we’ll randomize it for you!
We’re almost there everybody! We’ll check in on everybody in a week and see how everybody’s feeling, and if we need it, we’ll wait another week until the FINALS! Are you hype or what?
We wanna thank everybody for sticking out with us--we’re having a lot of fun being your mods and participating in all of the drama. Have fun with your battles, and see you again soon!
We have just received word from @blacksubmas and @shironandina that they will no longer be participating in the Contest. Taking their place in the Singles semifinals will be @uratanite, who came in after N in 9th place with 78 points. Good luck to uratanite--and blacksubmas and shironandina, we wish you the best! <3
Which means that on Sunday, we’re going to be announcing the next few pairings based on who you all chose was going to win each match. If you are one of the winners, please contact your new partner ASAP and then message this blog once you decide who the semifinal winner will be. If you find yourself paired with a non-mutual, please don’t hesitate to reach out on Skype, Discord or even just IM--after all, part of this event is getting to know new people, and besides, it’s more convenient to have a place where you and your partner can talk in real time.
You may start your battle threads as soon as you inform us of who wins. We only ask you do two things. One, please tag the post #bg2016battles:semifinals as well as #bronzengala2016. And two, please put “Semifinal” somewhere in the title of the starter post so that people don’t get confused between Quarterfinals and Semifinals. (This is important because everyone is allowed to continue their Quarterfinal battles for as long as they wish.) As for the deadline, we’re going to play it by ear: we’ll give everyone a week to finish at first, and then if people would like more time for their battles we can extend the deadline for another week.
Hey all, I’ve got some good news! Because a lot of people have had it rough IRL and because we want everyone to have enough time to play around with their quarterfinal battles, we are extending the deadline to next Sunday, October 2. This means that we will not be announcing the semifinal battles until then. Don’t sweat it if you can’t finish the thread--there’s no penalty for not completing a battle. <3 And besides, you can always continue your quarterfinal matches after the deadline. There’s nothing stopping you. :)
If you have not started your match yet, we encourage you to try and do it soon--after all, the sooner you start, the more fun you get to have~!
Is there a specific tag we should be posting battle threads in?
…It just occurred to me, it would be nice if you tagged your starter #bg2016battles:quarterfinals so we can see all eight battle starters in the same place lol. Also make sure you @ your partner and tag it #bronzengala2016. Thanks for asking!
Reminder: Quarterfinal Victory Decisions Due TODAY!
It’s that time already--we’re eight hours away from the deadline to submit quarterfinal victories, 11:59 P.M. Pacific Standard Time tonight! So far only a few people have informed us of the planned victors for their matches. If any of you need assistance contacting your partner, we can create Skype or Discord groups for ease of communicating. Keep in mind that if you don’t turn in your decision, the match decision will be RANDOMIZED by us as well (although we may take into account extenuating OOC circumstances when we discuss the outcome with you).
Tagging to remind people who have not touched base with us regarding their Quarterfinal match plans: @attitxde @mezasepkmnmaster @inversion-formula @platinumverity @sterlingsilverchampion @fabulance @toxictechnique @draconidxmemories
If you have not decided, please send your decision to THIS BLOG so that all three of us judges will see your results. If you have already decided, you may start your battle threads tomorrow.
“And just like that, the appeals round has come to a close! Let’s give a big congratulations to our top eight in both categories!” Vivian paused, allowing the crowd to pick up before she moved on. “So let’s move right into our next stage! Battles will be randomly paired, so everybody eyes on the board and let’s see our quarterfinal matchups!”
Athena ❴@atrytxne❵ versus Merida ❴@tainistear❵ !!!
Archer ❴@attitxde❵ versus Ash ❴@mezasepkmnmaster❵ !!!
N ❴@inversion-formula❵ versus Lucas ❴@platinumverity❵ !!!
Ingo ❴@blacksubmas❵ versus Cynthia ❴@shironandina❵ !!!
Steven ❴@sterlingsilverchampion❵ versus Lance ❴@fabulance❵ !!!
Sayuri ❴@sayurismiles❵ versus Siebold ❴@sangmer❵ !!!
Archie ❴@beareroftheblueorb❵ versus Sirvat ❴@einkleinzug❵ !!!
Koga ❴@toxictechnique❵ versus Zinnia ❴@draconidxmemories❵ !!!
“And there they are folks! Our exciting battle round is about to begin! Good luck to all of our contestants–we’re looking forward to some beautiful battling from you all!”
This is it, everyone! From now on, we three judges will be taking a large step back. Now that we’ve paired you, please take it upon yourselves to decide the winner of your match beforehand, and submit it to us by Sunday, September 17th at 11:59pm Pacific! If you’re having trouble deciding, let us know and we’ll randomize it for you!
From this point forward, we will be checking in and randomizing the next round’s pairings every week, whether you’ve finished RPing your battle or not! That’s why it’s supremely important that we pick our winners before we even begin. (This is with the exception of the Final Round, which is allowed to be written without predetermination if desired.) The point is not to rush you, but rather to keep the event moving even if your thread stagnates.
Battle Rounds will take place every Monday - Sunday from this point forward. We’ll post our Semifinal announcement on Sunday, September 24th, and the Finals the following Sunday for everyone to see. Mondays will represent the start of the new round, so work with your partner, try to write as much of those battles as you can, but remember: the point is to have fun, not to stress yourselves.
We want to thank everyone who participated in our Gala up to this point–we know it can be disappointing not to move on ooc, too. But we couldn’t have gotten this far without you and you all wrote really fun-to-read appeals! If your character was eliminated, feel free to continue participating as spectators and contestants who are still welcome in the hotel. It won’t be the same without you!
❝A true display of oceanic splendor--even the mistake looked as though it was planned. Unfortunately I will have to take points for that, but otherwise your Appeal could have placed in a Grand Festival. Whereas most Coordinators wish to show the ocean’s beauty, you clearly have not forgotten that the ocean is a place of sinister ferocity as well. And the Muk dragging itself back onstage like that--I liked that touch of the macabre in the finish. Well done!❞
----8.5 / 10.0
❝Being able to show that you know how to recover from a mistake, shows that you’re able to work with the unexpected. And the fact your Pokemon was able to react to it without question, proves it was able to trust in you as well. You did a great job showing off just how different one can display a water’s type talent without taking the beauty route.❞
----8.3 / 10.0
❝Oooh, I love a good slip-up. But I love a good recovery even better. Don’t worry newbie, we liked your appeal anyway.❞
----8.0 / 10.0
@draconidxmemories ❴Zinnia❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 81
❝You did it. You took charge of your destiny. Raw power and confidence were center-stage in this retelling of Rayquaza’s destruction of the meteor--I may be wrong, but it shows the pride you have in your heritage. While Tyrantrum and other Rock-types are used quite often in mainstream Coordinating to represent ‘ancient times,’ I very much enjoyed the way you contrasted him with your Altaria. Well-made.❞
----8.2 / 10.0
❝A very impressive retelling of your story for Rayquaza. You displayed both of your Pokemon’s powers well and these two are an uncommon match up. lt’s very easy to tell you three have practice hard to work in sync.❞
----8.3 / 10.0
❝You know who she reminds me of? That girl who always did the flashy tricks with her Pokémon--Jezziwhatever. Like you know there’s too much of her in there but you let it slide because it’s cool.❞
----8.1 / 10.0
@einkleinzug ❴Sirvat❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 77
❝Ah, another musician like myself--what’s not there to love? Clearly you are skilled at the violin--you would do quite well playing in a Showcase. Petal Dance and Will-O-Wisp is a rather simplistic combination, but the technique was well-executed and your Lilligant is quite bold to dance in the fire like that. A solid Appeal.❞
----7.2 / 10.0
❝The way your Lampent was able to show its control over its fire with Will-O-Wisp shows great precious as in your timing for them to burn almost at the tempo of your music choice. But like Daniel said, Petal Dance accompanied with Will-O-Wisp is a common thing, though it was still lovely even for a first timer. ❞
----8.2 / 10.0
❝That had to be the gentlest Will-O-Wisp I’ve ever seen. Well controlled, uniquely used, I loved seeing Petal Dance on fire. Your Pokémon showed us a control and simple beauty today and ya oughta be proud of that.❞
----8.0 / 10.0
@fabulance ❴Lance❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 94
❝My God. What can I say. It’s magnificent. A distinctly Wagnerian feel--no, this puts Wagner to shame. The dialogue was sublimely dramatic and your Appeal was a true gesamtkunstwerk. Hail to the champion of Draconium!❞
----10.0 / 10.0
❝Very interesting appeal. You allowed Dragonite to show off its beauty but also found how to display Gyrados’s destructive force in a memorable way. Very nice work in showing there’s beauty behind every destruction.❞
----9.4 / 10.0
❝Well I gotta say if I ever need to hire someone to do a book recording I know where to look. On the plus side, I saw two powerhouse pokémon, and they gave a powerhouse performance to match. So I’ll let him slide a little on the commentary.❞
----9.0 / 10.0
@firewarriorshamus ❴Shamus❵ ✦ appeal link ✦69
❝I see you went for a classic here--a lion tamer setting up an obstacle course for his beast. A rather predictable theme for a Pyroar, I must say; it was executed with extreme precision, which shows a lot of potential, but technical perfection does not an artist make. You could have done more with Simisear than make him set up the obstacle course--this is a double performance, after all--but more importantly, you could have done more with the power and allure of the Fire type than simply setting things ablaze. ❞
----6.3 / 10.0
❝I’ll admit, it was a bit repetitive with the multiple Rock Tombs, but you did work to show us your Pokemon's speed as well as its powers, displaying both of your Pyroar’s talents well. However, with doubles we have to remember we’re showing off two Pokemon and Simisear only displayed as much as setting up the field for us. I would have loved to see what he could do as well.❞
----7.3 / 10.0
❝I almost fell asleep after all those Rock Tombs. Thank the gods he picked it up on the second half or we woulda had to take a commercial break just to wipe my face off the table.❞
----7.2 / 10.0
@joyveined ❴Victoria❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 60
❝You began with a good concept and you were clearly having fun, but I wanted to see more--and do forgive me when I say the Victoria I know is certainly capable of more than sparkles. The fireworks don’t have to last, but the impression does.❞
----6.0 / 10.0
❝I really felt like you had something going here with your Meowsitc and Galvantula, both of them showing great control with their attacks and timing. But I felt we could have saw more from your Galvantula minus just a few sparks of her electric attacks. The sparkles were pretty nonetheless.❞
----6.3 / 10.0
❝Wha-? Where’s the rest of it? If this were a meal I’d be left starving.❞
----6.0 / 10.0
@lunaveined ❴Nova❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 69
❝You made one of many sculptures during this competition, but added a nice touch--it’s not just a sculpture, but a home, which begs the question: why did you not leave it standing? It was beautiful while it lasted, though, especially with the way the Aqua Ring reflected off the ice. Keep in mind also that your speech is as much as part of the performance as the action; some of the lengthy commands, I find, took away from the grandeur of the spectacle and you were rehearsed enough not to have used them--although, the Kalosian phrases certainly were a nice touch.❞
----7.2 / 10.0
❝I’m going to be honest. At one point I felt like I was watching a Showcase instead of a contest. Sculptures or a common thing used to display ice types so I was wondering what you’d do with it, and using Aqua Ring to reflect off it was nicely done though to just go and destroy it in the end seems a bit...well to waste the effort? I’ll admit the ending was beautiful, but I felt like it could have been accomplished differently. ❞
----7.4/ 10.0
❝All that time and work just to destroy the final result? That poor, innocent, ice castle did nothing wrong! Elsa’s gonna cry herself to sleep tonight and I’ll be there to wipe her frozen tears.❞
----6.4 / 10.0
@narcdepsy ❴Marley❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 69
❝I have to say, your Appeal was rather simplistic. But you did a wonderfully precise job creating your Christmas tree, and you were impeccably rehearsed. Well done with no verbal commands--an ARTSOC member like myself always enjoys such a show, where you display such trust between your Pokémon.❞
----7.0 / 10.0
❝My only concern with this -- besides it being another sculpture -- is that we didn’t get much emphasis on Starmie in your appeal like we did with Weavile. Sure, we saw it helping it reach its heights, but otherwise Starmie only displayed its Hydro Pump to us. Again, doubles are to display both Pokemon’s talents. Still, it’s a pretty nice sculpture.❞
----7.1 / 10.0
❝I gotta ignore the fact that ‘Christmas in July’ has been totally overused, cause that was one of the better ice performances I’ve seen tonight. They got their point across and they didn’t try to overdo it. Now point me to the nearest sale so I can get some goodies.❞
----6.9 / 10.0
@onmyo ❴Hiro❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 73
❝What a sweet love story between your Weavile and your Froslass! Unfortunately I felt as though the verbal cues got in the way--a true tale of romance is not dictated by any outside force. The rejection, however, was overdone in its harshness; most lovers’ interactions onstage are not so violent. If you wish to explore this theme further, look to Shakespeare and opera for the gestures and expressions used in classical expressions of romance.❞
----7.6 / 10.0
❝It’s easy to see you were going more so on the story realm with your performance and giving us a romance theme. As much as it did a great job displaying all of your Pokemon’s moves, I felt we could have taken things a bit further in displaying their talents more. In some cases, it almost was similar to a battle. ❞
----7.3 / 10.0
❝I know we were going for the whole love thing, but this guy knows we already have a battle round, right? A little more finesse and this could’ve been great.❞
----7.2 / 10.0
@sanguinize ❴Siebold❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 88
❝Très magnifique! Your depiction of the Ultimate Weapon and its destruction was truly a chilling and beautiful sight. At least, that’s what I think you were aiming for; it’s hard to see anything else in a flower when you’re a lover of history like myself! Your dialogue was spot-on, and you don’t find me saying this often but perhaps you needed more of it--not commands, because clearly you didn’t need them, but rhetorical flourishes. Your own participation in the Appeal was strikingly bold, and the destruction of the flower was absolutely priceless. You might have a great future in Coordinating if you saw the same beauty in others.❞
----9.0 / 10.0
❝Though another ice sculpture, you took me by a bit of surprise to take your stance inside of the middle of the performance. Plus, having it to give off a glow with Dazzling Gleam to allow everyone to marvel in its beauty from the light and the sculpture itself was smart. You even worked to control it’s destructive power with the help of Swanna. My only suggestion would be that it would have been nice to hear you give both of our Pokemon some commands -- just to display your part a bit more in showing them off as well.❞
----9.2 / 10.0
❝That was fairly decent for being yet another fancy water and ice show. Lucky this contest is for amateurs or I’d have to grade him way lower.❞
----8.4 / 10.0
@sayurismiles ❴Sayuri❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 91
❝Are you sure you weren’t a Coordinator already? You certainly perform like one--your creativity and confidence clearly shine through, and your execution was nothing short of superb. I should ask whether you are a dancer as well, because you certainly have a dancer’s eyes and eras for how music and movement flow together. However, the circular movements and Discharge patterns seemed rather repetitive to me. Instead of starting and finishing with the same movements and move patterns, I encourage you to try something different at the end.❞
----9.2 / 10.0
❝The combination of fire and electricity is one that I enjoy playing around it as it isn’t commonly seen because of its power. Though you definitely did a great job in rehersing and figuring out how to make both of them work well together. There were a couple of times I felt as I was watching one of Kalos’s showcases when you danced among the attacks so I would say if you haven’t, you should give them a try. But overall, a very beautiful performance.❞
----9.0 / 10.0
❝Fire and electricity. Now there’s a combination I haven’t seen in a while. And ya know why? Cause it’s hard to control. I gotta back up Danny’s question, I dunno why I haven’t seen you on a stage yet. Come back an’ impress me any time.❞
----9.5 / 10.0
@skytamerwinona ❴Winona❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 71
❝I’ve seen a lot of Psychic moves used to create illusions, but what power and precision in the way the Bell Tower fell--truly, it was my favorite part of your Appeal. I also admire the way you let the Hyper Beam’s energy flow out; few people are bold enough to let a powerful move carry into the audience like that, which further goes to show your faith in your Pokémon and their control. The device at the end confused me--was it some sort of camera?--but I do like the idea of ending with a flash. Good work.❞
----7.4 / 10.0
❝Gotta admit, the recreation of the Bell Tower was completely stunning to see as it matched up pretty well from what I can recall from some pictures. And knowing how to work with the power of Hyper Beam with your Pokemon is definitely a plus, but I failed to see the reasoning to rely on Mega Evolution in this. You didn’t really try and emphasis its importance minus relying on its power which in a sense, is something that comes with any Mega Evolution.❞
----7.2 / 10.0
❝Well ya gotta admit, whether you were totally dazzled or bored to tears, that Xatu is pretty damn talented. And replicating the bell tower like that was a pretty impressive way to show it off. I wouldn’t write home about it, but I gotta give them points for being original.❞
----7.0 / 10.0
@sterlingsilverchampion ❴Steven❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 81
❝Bravissimo--you really let the Rock-type shine, so to speak, with the versatility of your moves! I can see why people call you a rock maniac, the way you beautified them with light and the power of the elements (although you could have shown them off in ways other than making them shine). Your dialogue, however, left much to be desired. You need not have told us how truly awe-inspiring and legendary Rock-types are, because your performance should do that by itself.❞
----7.8 / 10.0
❝A phenomenal display and you went out of your way to display your Pokemon’s talents outside of just using rock type moves. However, contests are more for showing, note telling and you could have done a less job of reminding us. Cues and commands are always good to have, but the more you display than say the better.❞
----8.4 / 10.0
❝Alright. Ya got me. Those were the prettiest damn rocks I’ve ever seen. I gotta say, I wish he’da kept his mouth shut more though. I get that ya wanna tell the world how great your Pokémon are, but the point of the appeal is to show, not tell. And ya coulda done it just fine.❞
----8.2 / 10.0
@toxictechnique ❴Koga❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 89
❝Effortlessly precise, flawlessly executed; I would expect no less from a ninja. Well done with the shattering display of strength from both, seeing as most people don’t see Tentacruel or Crobat as particularly brawny or tough. Not to mention walking on your Tentacruel’s outstretched tentacles was to die for, as well as the way you leaped off the ice just before it was frozen; clearly you are as well-versed in your craft as your Pokémon. And your music was so engaging--I don’t think I’ve ever heard a flute played that way before. When’s your next Contest?❞
----9.3 / 10.0
❝For a moment, I thought you were going the Showcase route as well as you entered your Pokemon’s moves, but you proved me wrong. You took an entirely different approach on the water and ice combination, but still displayed Tentacruel’s Poison typing wonderfully. Even more, you were able to show your precision with timing thanks to your Crobat. I’ll admit, it would have been nice to hear you say a little to your Pokemon, but you were able to display the bond you three have with each other without speaking so I can look pass it somewhat.❞
----9.1 / 10.0
❝Y’know I don’t usually say this about water or ice performances but I really enjoyed that. Coloring the water and ice, breaking it with that level of control, it made it way less boring and overused.❞
----8.7 / 10.0
@whiteunova ❴Hilda❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 76
❝Ah, I always love an Appeal that tells a story! Well-played and well-acted--although the Milotic’s Scalds were not entirely convincing sometimes, seeing as it was fairly obvious you were trying to miss the target. In addition, I would suggest you show off more of your Pokémon’s moves than Scald and Haze--I know they had much more to offer in that regard, and I encourage you to put it on display in the future. ❞
----7.7/ 10.0
❝A performance with a story is always something different. However, it would have been nice if you could have displayed your Pokemon’s talents a little more. We mostly got numerous Scalds out of Milotic and I’m sure its capable of many other moves though you did give us an Aqua Ring in the end. The same could have been said for Altaria. But, your style is for storying telling so I’m sure in time it will improve as well.❞
----7.8 / 10.0
❝I feel like I just watched a TV show for kids called ‘Hilda and the Nite Nite Tales’. It was well done and all, but I could’ve done with less of her in it. Alteria and Milotic totally could’ve rocked that tail without her literally riding on their coattails. But hey, it was well put together, right? Somethin’ somethin’ that’s what this is all about.❞
❝Goodness gracious, Little Red Riding Hood, you gave me such a fright! You should know better than to scare your autre papa like that. In all seriousness, though, your Appeal was positively breathtaking, and the music was a perfect fit. There is nothing else to say. It would be a crime for you not to take up Coordinating as a carer.❞
—-10.0 / 10.0
❝ You appeal was simply stunning. It kept everyone on its toes and having Giselle to cooperate to attack you proves just how much trust is between the both of you. The finale was lovey and displaying that everything is still on good terms with both of you shows that everything was just part of the show. Simply lovely.❞
—- 9.8 / 10.0
❝Now that’s how you incorporate yourself without taking over the whole damn show. What an appeal! That Mightyena showed us exactly what it means to be a dark type and a dog, and it was just so precious I almost wanna run down there and take it home with me!❞
—-9.7 / 10.0
@attitxde ❴Archer❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 87
❝Dynamic, engaging, and with a touch of the Dark that comes along with Houndoom’s Fire, your impassioned performance really did catch my eye. I enjoyed the way you highlighted the Mega Evolution with the fire, and your Pokémon’s synchronization with the Double Team was impeccable. I might have liked to see Houndoom’s Dark side more, but overall--what a stunner.❞
—-8.8 / 10.0
❝A very stunning appeal. Showing off your Houndoom's duality was beautiful and you did a great job in working in the Mega Evolution so it wouldn't become the main focus of the appeal. Even then you worked to still display your Pokemon's talents with giving the beauty that darkness can possess.❞
—-8.7 / 10.0
❝Um? Hello??? How is he not dead? Give this guy a ten just for standing the heat!❞ He’s exaggerating, of course, but Archer won’t find that out until he gets his final score.
—-8.8 / 10.0
@blacksubmas ❴Ingo❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 91
❝Frightening is as frightening does. You were on fire tonight with your Chandelure! Your speech was simply exquisite, the Will-O-Wisp/Night Shade combination was sublime, and you lit your own face in such a gorgeously ghastly way; you might have convinced me you were a ghost yourself. I particularly enjoy the fact you didn’t let the Fire Blast end the performance, instead adding on a little coda with the falling ash and Chandelure’s return to you. Superb.❞
—-9.2 / 10.0
❝Your style took on a different approach, doing an excellent job on displaying Chandelure's dual Ghost and Fire typing. The creepy factor made it just as elegant. ❞
—-9.2 / 10.0
❝...What else is there to say? I have nothing to add.❞
—-9.1 / 10.0
@blueshadesofvictory ❴Blue ♂❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 49
❝I appreciate your devotion to the woman in the sculpture and I actually did like the shirtless bit at the end, but I didn’t see the synergy between you and your Arcanine that I was looking for. If you choose to perform alongside your Pokémon, you must perform as their equal or as their accessory--not as an accessory trying to pass as the main outfit. What’s more, it seems as though you put the bulk of the Appeal’s appeal in the music and strobe lights, whereas a truly quality performance relies on the performers themselves. Your Arcanine’s speed was exhilarating, yes. But even with all the strobe lights, your Pokémon did not get as much of the spotlight as he deserved.❞
—-5.9 / 10.0
❝Impressive as Arcanine's speed is, I think this could have went over better especially counting the number of sculptures going on. Not to mention your act at the end with your flashing is unnecessary and taking away from the main concept of contests with putting your Pokemon on display.❞
—-5.8 / 10.0
❝I just choked on the entire 90s. This guy clearly thought he was on a fancy runway and not a contest stage. Damn shame too because maybe in the right venue someone would’ve given a crap about his abs.❞
—-3.1 / 10.0
@inversion-formula ❴N❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 79
❝What grace and control, and what a splendid combination of thunder, water and ice! You had me mesmerized with your Starmie’s movements, and the trust between you was apparent in the way you conducted yourselves throughout; no need to be embarrassed at your enthusiasm at the end, the audience always loves a sweet moment like that! Now, nonverbal cues may not be to my fellow judges’ taste, but I will say some Contests out there encourage it, and some Contests don’t--perhaps the former would suit you best.❞
—-8.5 / 10.0
❝ The precision on your appeal shows just how much you and your Starmie have practiced. However, it would have been nice to hear a few commands given just to also display how well it listens to you as well. Regardless, a nice appeal overall.❞
—-7.6 / 10.0
❝l hate to say it but I have to agree with Drew. Using cues instead of commands can be impressive, but there comes a point when ya start to wonder if the Pokemon came up with it all by themselves. If this Starmie did though, it did a great job.❞
—-7.8 / 10.0
@mezasepkmnmaster ❴Ash❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 89
❝¡Olé! So much passion and fire from such a passionate Pokémon--and so much precision, too! Your Hawlucha is clearly battle-ready as much as it is a performer--I look forward to seeing him in the battle rounds. Muchas gracias for your display of pure power and enthusiasm!❞
—-9.0 / 10.0
❝Very impressive. You displayed both Hawlucha's power as well as its swiftness. Hawlucha giving his own entrance instead of relying on other flashy help is a bonus in my eyes.❞
—-8.9 / 10.0
❝Y’know that Hawlucha looked like it was having so much fun it was hard not to be grinning the whole time. From the entrance to the finale, we saw it’s personality shine through, and that’s the kinda quality performance I like to see.❞
—-9.2 / 10.0
@paleorevelation ❴Gary❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 61
❝Nice blend of the light and the dark--I’m quite fond of dualities, and I really enjoy the way the Moonlight rippled against the Dark Pulse--but as my fellow judges will tell you, you could have done so much more.❞
—-6.3 / 10.0
❝ Honestly, it was a bit simplistic? Catching both sides of light and darkness is impressive to do as it displays the elegance an Umbreon can possess but I hardly felt the connection between both you and your Pokemon until your exited.❞
—-6.2 / 10.0
❝‘Short, simple, and to the point’ is not how you want me to describe your appeal: trust me. Yeah it was pretty, but y’gotta be more than that if y’wanna shine through the competition.❞
—-6.0 / 10.0
@pitchblackchampion ❴Tobias❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 70
❝Music is my not-so-secret weakness, and your Lapras sang so beautifully--but remember, this is an Appeal, not a recital, so I would have appreciated more dynamism on Lapras’ part. Your Thunder and Hyper Voice combination at the end would have been a good place to start for adding more to the Appeal--next time try extending it through the entire performance in order to engage your Pokémon’s music with its other talents.❞
—-7.0 / 10.0
❝ Lapras are known for their singing and you went out of our ways to display it. However, I'm sure there is other talents your Lapras has that you could have shown for us I'm sure? Sticking to just its lovely voice doesn't help all too much.❞
—-7.3 / 10.0
❝I’m glad he turned that song into an utter downer or it would’ve been a routine I’d seen hundreds of times. But, I’m sad to say, one little creative bit isn’t enough to save it from being a lil’ too short and predictable.❞
—-6.8 / 10.0
@platinumverity ❴Lucas❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 83
❝Gorgeous basic concept, a nice inversion of the classic Sunny Day/Solarbeam combination. The overall appeal was short and simplistic for my taste, but you really made your Pokémon shine with the moves you did use.❞
—-7.6 / 10.0
❝Simply beautiful. Using the Sunny Day to speed up and amplify your Corona's attacks was a smart choice, but also showing the beauty behind it with your Energy Ball and Solar Beam combination. A very lovely appeal. 9.1.❞
—-9.1 / 10.0
❝Y’know I almost feel baited with that coloring. I’m not supposed to give extra points for that, am I? Cause lemmie tell ya, I love a good grass type--they got one of the best ranges of moves you can get. Yet I kinda feel like I wanted more than what I got. -sigh- Oh well. At least Drew’s right about one thing: It was really pretty.❞
—-8.4 / 10.0
@shiirakeru ❴Blue ♀❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 50
[He couldn’t think. Not at all. He just sort of…sat there as the Wigglytuff sang its sexy sex song, leaning a little bit forward with every note, eyes fixated not on the Pokémon but on its Coordinator’s cleavage. His hand went slack, dropping his note-taking pen; his jaw fell slack as the music flowed through him--he was a lover, after all, and the Pokémon sang in the frequency of love…! Still glowing in Blue’s beauty and the beauty of the music, his hand moves involuntarily toward the pen and writes a--]
❝10.❞
—-10.0 / 10.0
❝Everyone's Wigglytuff is known for its singing I'm sure you could have done a better approach with this. The Dazzling Gleam seemed like it could have done something to help with displaying its Fairy Typing but even that was rather....short. I'm almost unsure if both you and your, Wigglytuff took this as a Contest or a Showcase. .❞
—-3.2 / 10.0
❝Someone obviously dragged this girl through the dark side of the internet and forgot to leave her there. I feel so sorry for that Wigglytuff. Do we have like Pokemon Protective Services on speed dial?❞
—-2.0 / 10.0
@shironandina ❴Cynthia❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 84
❝Beautiful show, beautiful costume, beautiful performer. Beautiful dialogue as well; clearly you understand that speech is part of the performance as much as everything else (although the one line of dialogue without music rather threw me off). Your Togekiss’s command of the elements shines through in your move choice as well as the execution. Stunning.❞
—-8.8 / 10.0
❝ It's easy to see how in sync you and your Togekiss are and taking advantage of Fairy Wind to use with both its moves and for you both was very stunning. A beautiful display.❞
—-8.2 / 10.0
❝Ya know more than the show itself, I was impressed with how controlled that Togekiss is. Clearly it’s well trained, to be able to handle an out-of-type move so gracefully like that. The appeal itself was great too, I got the concept without it being overbearing.❞
—-8.5 / 10.0
@tainistear ❴Merida❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 88
❝An excellent display of the Ghost-type’s strength as well as its shrouded mystery--like the Shadow Balls in the Will-O-Wisps, you were right on the mark. Great use of the Flash Fire to show your Pokémon’s . I did feel as though the two parts of your Appeal (the target practice and the Substitute battle) were rather hastily stitched together--I prefer a show that flows like a narrative--but the whole thing was so well done, it’s hardly a criticism.❞
—-9.0 / 10.0
❝Another lovely appeal and you taken on something none of the other contestants has bothered to do, display your Pokemon's talent in its Flash Fire ability. It was something I wasn't expecting to happen and using it as your grand finale was a wonderful addition to your appeal.❞
—-8.6 / 10.0
❝Ooh, the precision of those Shadow Balls were just to die for! And what a unique way to show off its fire-typing without overdoing it on the ‘flashy’. I loved it, good show.❞
—-9.0 / 10.0
@uratanite ❴Hiroshi❵ ✦ appeal link ✦ 78
❝What a determined Gardevoir--not many Pokémon would have been able to take a hit from themselves like that, let alone dance so gracefully! You had no need to be as worried as you were--more faith in your performer would have done you well, although she didn’t seem to be bothered at all, which I certainly admire. A great first-time Appeal!❞
—-7.7 / 10.0
❝Xia's gracefulness during the appeal was a wonderful display and her ability to take over despite your nervous shows the bond that both of you possess. That might cause a bit problems down the end but stage fright is something to overcome with time. ❞
—-7.8 / 10.0
❝Can someone call a medic? I think we’re about to lose our coordinator. His Gardevoir on the other hand was excellent. Calm, graceful, everything a Gardevoir should be. And the fact that she stayed cool while her trainer was clearly under pressure speaks a lot to their relationship.❞
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