Amethyst

it's much prettier than the pokeball, which makes it 100% worth

After a stretch of lag and other issues the server is currently down, sorry. I don't have an estimate of when it might return but Dylanrockin may be able to give an update on the situation.

trainer cards also will not be surviving, so i encourage you all to make the most of that generator while it's still there. if you want to keep the cards in your signature, save them now and then you can put them there like any other image later.

https://discord.gg/beVQ7Dy it's a new theme, but it's still black. however another benefit of the upgrade is that it means it will be practical to install entirely different theme selections again like we had in the (distant, eight years ago) past. that probably will not happen right away though. it means y'all are left to your own devices for finding sprites. that's the common form of such things in most places though. Current Aces retain that status. Aside from that, EXP isn't retroactive, so it's only from then on. Post count is retained, account details are retained. Since rep is going to factor into EXP (and also we're making it a bit more limited than it is currently so people can't just spamspam upvotes), we might be doing a reset of reputation? I can't remember if we made a decision on that or not. The status feed? Definitely still there. I think there's also a separate one that only shows statuses for people you follow? I heard that, but haven't found it yet tbh. Also there is a way to report them now.

This is not about E16. In the next few weeks, we're going to be doing a full site update. This includes upgrading the forums, redoing the main site entirely, and switching to a new domain. This has been in the works for some time, and while I'm excited to finally get these changes nailed down, they do not come without their share of kicked-up dust. The biggest difference between the new and old forums is going to be the complete removal of the $R system. That kind of sucks, but unfortunately there isn't a way around it. Our currency system is part of a third party mod which is completely incompatible with new forum versions. This is also the main reason that we haven't upgraded yet, but as it is now this forum software is nearly three years outdated and its age is starting to show. A lot around here revolves around the $R system, so let's talk about how we're going to handle some of those things after the upgrade: Member titles can be changed freely Display names can be changed freely, every so often The Sprite Shop will be entirely removed. It hasn't been updated in years anyway. Showdown Sprites can be changed on request for voiced users, every so often Showdown Rooms will be made on application and staff approval with a certain number of active users Instead of being bought, Ace Membership will be gated by account age and a new feature called EXP (it's exactly what you think). EXP will be earned by contributing positively to the site, including earning reputation, helping others in need, and helping to keep others in line. EXP can also be lost when you receive warning points. It may also be worth mentioning that this EXP system will be available to users who primarily use the server only (unlike our current post count requirement, which has been removed), making it practical for them to get ace/voice too. Given the recent unintentional loss of Showdown Rooms and Sprites, we have started taking strides to move towards this policy somewhat in advance. So, those things may be available again soon in their post-update forms even before the full update. One of the major benefits to this move will be the complete integration of the main site into the forum system. Currently the forum and site pages are actually two entirely different softwares that are just trying very hard (with decent success) to look like each other. With this update, we'll be able to move all of the site content into the forum system itself,making everything more consistent and easier to maintain (...also i've wanted these features since i was like 12 tbh no joke). It will also mark our official transition from a Pokemon community to a full-fledged gaming one-- though make no mistake, we'll always strongly have our roots in Pokemon and our own game. Some other changes you might notice to the forum after the upgrade include: The friend system has been replaced with a twitter-esque follow system Topics can now be made in Q&A format, including a Best Answer selected by the asker. Cover photos on your profiles More responsive to mobile/tablet users Lots of other cool stuff that frankly I have yet to even find... The other major drawback to this move will be the temporary downtime during the maintenance and development. I expect this to happen within the next couple of weeks. The site and forums will be unavailable, possibly for up to a week while we get everything switched over. No gaming servers (Showdown, Minecraft, tba..) should be affected during that time. The timing might be awkward with the beta going on and Sun and Moon coming out soon, but I hope everyone will bear with it and join us in the Showdown or Discord chats in the meantime. This version of the site and the theme have been around since 2010, so I think it's finally time to retire them. But even though that which we know is being laid to rest, take comfort in knowing that it'll always be Reborn. ^~^

That's not quite correct. If I were to choose a clearer title, I would say "How do you spoil yourself?" However, I really don't like the implications of that phrasing. I think doing nice things for oneself is something close to a necessity for one's mental health. So I want to know, what nice things do you do for yourself? Whether it's to calm down, spark up, or just make a bad day a little softer... anything that's for no other reason than to make yourself smile, goes. Some personal examples: I reward myself with food a lot, usually just small extra things that I wouldn't let myself buy otherwise Or some kind of warm drink like tea or cocoa when it's cold outside Sometimes I spray perfume on my pillows before I fall asleep just so it smells nice as i'm doing so I also sometimes let myself stay in bed way too late just cuz my blankets are criminally soft and a tragedy to leave I leave positive messages for my morning self every night before I sleep, to help motivate future me to get the heck up already lol Painting my nails is really grounding for me Something I discovered by accident last week, leaving my flat iron on on top of my gloves makes them VERY warm and amazing to put on before going out in the night, like that fresh-out-of-the-drier feeling. My hope is that maybe by sharing ideas, it might inspire everyone to practice kindness towards themselves a little more. So, how about you?

please go to sleep just do it set me free from this prison of slumber i don't have any grand message to put here lol but i hope you are having a good birthday still and catching all the things! but seriously be careful. if you get hurt, i'll kill you. fingers crossed for new computer so you can do real people things again!!

this is fun!

i think...

what kind of wedding theme did you decide on?

hello it me turns out i read stuff occasionally yeah i don't mind. the game is spread pretty much entirely by word of mouth, but i would strongly advise you wait until the public release rather than the community release since only registered members can get the community one, and the public one is more stable. it'll just take a little longer.

You get no context. You get no screenshot. But I will deliver what I have promised. You can take it from there. The obtainable list has been updated for E16. Older members will know what that implies.

Neither.

100% is just a figment of all of our imaginations. It's been real, kiddos.

commander is correct. i will be moving on, however the project will always be open to the community to mod for new content. i'll provide whatever support i reasonably can in that endeavor. also i will not be "leaving" per se. y'all are comin' with me. this place too. it'll still be reborn, just expanding. you think i'd even wait that long?

i don't even have overwatch ;;;; but who knows, whenever i feel like it anyway, i think it is high time to retire this. so long and thanks for all the kicks

i already have, sit downi'll ask more when i have them, or feel like it :c what if a marble is its own center? idk. try three. i am not observant so let's randomly guess three i can remember three in the past few years.... and the world i've forgotten before then doesn't exist so three. i cant even remember what i had for breakfast because i was still in a daze lol. let's just call it three itd be a venusaur because it still has room to grow despite being sizable and significant already. also it's pokemon #3. nah, but i wouldnt be surprised if my toaster killed me in my sleep one day cuz it's broken in like three different ways an accessory... how about a necklace? it's not likely to get lost or damaged, and it's inconspicuous enough. i'd want to entrust myself to a three year old, so i can teach them things and help them grow up and believe they've been chosen for a great fate all along i dont drink anyway... just gotta hold my breath, count to three, and get it over with i'm a pacifist so i wouldn't do that, but if i really had to i could think of three or so people who deserve it.... i won't name names though cuz some might be connected here first, make sure it is safely contained with at least three levels of security. then i'll call the government or sciency people and see if i can sell it for research or something deffo six klefki. they cute. i like klefki, used one for a little bit and im a fan of swagplay cuz i came up and toyed around with the same sort of thing (or at least with 3 out 4 same moves) on prankster liepard back in 5th gen idk probably just a couple slices. i dont like pie that much ummmmm lordy i like too many pokemon to choose... sylveon, gardevoir, alola-ninetales, absol, mawile, lopunny?the fairy prevalence isn't deliberate... i just happen to like a lot of fairies. hellya that is illegalbut fuqq da police i didn't know they were being so forward about it! i'm really looking forward to the big day!! what-- me? give someone stockholm syndrome? i mean, it's only natural that the love of my life should sooner or later realize that i'm the only one they'll ever need. but a conscious move? that's ridiculous. it's just fate. they sometimes need time to cope with their true feelings. a facade like that helps them feel safe while they do. it's okay. we all know the truth dear ashen-black foxflowers bloom below burnt woods stay my rose always siberian huskies are my favorite breed. but shelties are cute. and so are poodles. and yorkies? idk. any's fine. i mean i have two dogs though already though and have for most of my life the only one i've even heard of is jontron so let's go with him, although i don't really watch him myself either i just hear about him from other people

If it were about the elves, sure. That would totally be true. But it's more about anarchy. I don't personally like large systems of control. I'm not going to argue that it's better for people and places to rule themselves... but it's certainly more interesting. So I'd rather both the Altmeri and the Empire fall. The Empire's crumbling regardless, but in the mean time they have the better chance to break the bigger threat.