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  1. Team Beardactyl, a team of five bears and an Aerodactyl. Movesets changed far too often to list entirely, so I will list names; abilities; and their jobs. Maul - Ursaring: Instead of Guts I opted for Quick Feet and used her more as support toward the end by setting Rain for Beartic or setting sun to kill certain field problems. And, if the opportunity arose, Facade sweeping happened. Bear - Aerodactyl: My team's Mega Slot, used mostly as support for setting Tailwind and Rocks; otherwise was also very useful for general sweeping and filling my crippling Fighting Weakness. Munch - Snorlax: Honestly? Curselax. Violence - Pangoro: Violence was just a general sweeper, didn't do much fancy other than be general coverage and my revenge killer. Kodiak - Beartic: Typical Rain Sweeper, though I kept ability capsules around to swap to Slush Rush in Hail environments. Also typically kept Dive to get me above water while also using Waterium-Z for the huge damage and field changing. Cuddles - Bewear: The star of the team, honestly. Assault Vest and Fluffy ensured she was basically immortal, a very bulky force of raw power and not much else.
  2. Happy Holidays, Reborn Family. 🐻‍❄️

  3. Member of the Year - @Trooperk Comeback of the Year - @Neo Sugarpop Sunbeam - @lucadea K-K-K-Kawaii - Julia/Eevee Auspicious Auth - @Trooperk Smelliest Auth - @Mike Memer of the Year - @Cerise Dorkiest Dork - @Mercury80 Archbishop of Banterbury - Arc Trees Helping Hand - @andracass Pointedest Poindexter - @Mercury80 Hippest Himbo - @ARandomName Coolest Clown in Town - Takos Most in Need of a Hug - @Brave Supportive Cinnamon Roll - CuteKing Celebrity Pet Superstar - @Starry Knight Crowning Chaos Gremlin - @ARandomName Most Likely to Take Over The World - Glow Most Likely to Start a Religious Cult - CursedBudew Most Likely to win the Reborn Hunger Games - @andracass Most Likely to win Third Place - @Brave Most Likely to Never Give You Up - @Storm Most Likely to be Impostor - @chxxo Most Likely to be Adopted by a Staff Member - CuteKing Award Award Award Award Award - CuteKing
  4. I usually just start from the beginning, Jan and the Rejuv team have a tendency to rework a lot of the older content with each new release; so it's always worth doing. As for transferring an old team, not possible outside of Debug (which the Rejuv Team aren't allowing scripts of to be distributed at this time); but even then you'd have to make the team from scratch, so it's probably just worth it to start the whole ride over again.
  5. (I am unsure if this should go here, given it's technically somewhat of an essay/rant type deal; or if it should just be in misc. If it needs to be moved, please do move it; it feels like a grey area where it should go to me.) Hello, I'm Bearadactyl/Bear; though my real name is Alex. And, I am on the autism spectrum (ASD.) Now, I've had to think pretty long and hard to decide how exactly I should structure/word this post or if I should even make it at all; and I'm hoping that providing anonymous quotes doesn't violate any forum rules, I'm already scared to death that speaking out with this is going to lead to me getting banned or something. But, after an exchange I had with another person, some things they said really stuck and made me think a bit more than usual. Hence, why I even considered this in the first place. I want to say first and foremost, this post is not a call out. This post is not meant to guilt anyone. This post is not meant as a means to make anyone feel bad, not meant to be a form of retaliation and most importantly not meant to be an "excuse." And, no identities will be given whatsoever here; the quotes are just needed for my point or context and nothing else. This post's purpose is not to highlight any issue with a particular user in the community. This post is meant entirely to be some kind of informative, and to spread awareness of something I believe to be an issue. Now, how successful it will be at that; I have no idea. Now, the particular snippets that stood out to me were: "You have what you're going to say, and you're just going to say it." "You suddenly show up without regard for what happens in the place you're talking in." "In general, it's really irritating." "The issue is not what you're saying but how and when." I am not trying to take things out of context, these are just the relevant snippets to what I'm trying to spread awareness of, I know the things said were wholeheartedly of good intention and nothing ill was meant by it at all. And, I bare nothing ill toward the other party here. The importance of these particular snippets should be clear once I get to the informative portion below. Alright, Neurodivergence can be a lot of things. ADHD, Depression, ASD, Borderline Disorder, etc. This post is going to use ASD predominantly, because that's how I'm Neurodivergent; and I don't want to presume anything about other forms of Neurodivergence. So, ASD is different for everyone. It ranges from social behavior/social understanding, to speech/language, to the need for rigid routines, to hyper fixations, to having sensory overload or lack of reaction to certain sensory input, to even emotional overload and lack of empathy (though this plays into the social issues as well.) All of these and other factors can lead to varying levels of developmental delays, socially and academically. Also, bare in mind, what I listed is not all inclusive; there are many other specific factors that go into it. Way too many to list here, at least properly. It will be rare for someone on the spectrum to have the exact same diagnosis as someone else, hence, why it's a spectrum. Some people can be totally autonomous in life, while some might be unable to live independently as a result of their place on the spectrum making every day very difficult to handle alone. You also have people in between, where they are autonomous for the most part, but life is still never the less difficult for them to live. Using myself as an example, some key parts of my diagnosis are: Atypical thought patterns; difficulty understanding social "rules," patterns, and conventions; difficulty empathizing with others; difficulty expressing emotions and rationalizations; difficulty regulating emotions; hyper fixation; and tendency to take statements or humour literally. However, I am able to be mostly autonomous in society, because I tend to mask; or try and hide a good portion of my autistic behaviours. They're more apparent the more comfortable I am with people or a setting. Though, not everyone who masks will drop their mask. I feel I should mention, masking is incredibly dangerous and detrimental to the mental health of someone; and many will mask online by default because it's sometimes easier to do. Some people you meet online, you may never know are Neurodivergent. Even some that you meet in person. Now, why is all of this relevant? Well, it's relevant in particular to being online because social conventions are different online. There's no body language to pick up on, it's hard to grasp tone of a situation (even more for some people with ASD,) identifying certain things online is more difficult by default. And, it adds to the struggle Neurodivergent people face; especially those with trouble socializing or recognizing/understanding emotion. There's two different conventions to try and adhere to, and one can be challenging enough on its own. And, that's not even mentioning or discussing the stigma regarding Neurodivergence that's present in society. The pressure to be "normal." This is made even worse for people in other marginalized groups: People of colour, LGBT+ people, etc. The snippets I posted are relevant, because they are things that some people on the autism spectrum do. Many without realizing it. They can sometimes just open up and let things out. Good example? Maybe they post something they're excited about because it's one of their fixations out of the blue. Maybe they do it during a serious discussion or conversation, whether they didn't notice the situation or maybe they didn't pick up on the tone of it or maybe they were just excited and making the post was all that was on their mind; whatever the reason, they posted it because it was something they were excited about and wanted to share it with others too. Maybe they interrupted a conversation to say something without realizing the intensity of the situation, maybe they interrupted a conversation because they just felt they needed to express something. Some people on the spectrum may come across as overly blunt, even apathetic due to their difficulty expressing or rationalizing a thought or emotion. Sometimes, it can be the inverse; some people may be exploding with emotion at all times. Maybe at the time, they can only manage to express something in one particular way. Maybe they respond to a situation or something someone said because they don't know how to respond in any other way. Maybe they overlook a joke because they literally don't understand it, maybe they do the same over a sarcastic statement. Maybe they join in on a conversation without context or reading into it because they just want to be a part of something. There are so many things that someone on the spectrum can say or do without realizing it's a problem. And, a lot of that is ultimately my point. A lot of these things? They're often perceived as a problem of negligence, malice, or just not caring. Which, can lead to everything from harsh judgment, to being scolded, or outright punishment. All while the person may have no idea what they did wrong, or why what they did was problematic in the first place. It might not have even occurred to them at all that this situation is not the time or the place for something. And, that's part of the stigma. The assumption that everyone is Neurotypical, or will respond in a Neurotypical fashion to something. Now, to bring up the only snippet not really addressed. It is irritating, and I feel I need to express, many people on the spectrum are fully aware that it is. We know the things we do, and even ourselves can be or are irritating; believe me we've been told time and time again. And, it's not something we want to be. I know I try so hard not to be. I hate being an irritation, I hate being a problem to someone, I hate even the idea that I might be an annoyance to any extent. But, what I hate even more? Is the anxiety knowing that I eventually can and will be an irritation or worse to someone. It's always on my mind that at some point I'm going to upset someone unintentionally, along with the constant worry or fear of the consequences of it. Like right now, I'm trying my best to be informative and to raise some kind of awareness involving Neurodivergent people online. But, I'm worried that I'm doing it in a way that's going to bother someone or unintentionally step out of bounds. I have a literal expectation that I'm going to be punished or scolded in some way over making this post. And, I'm sorry if I have screwed up with it; because this kind of thing is really important to me. The overall point is I just want these kinds of things being considered to be a norm. I want Neurodivergent people to not have to mask, and to be able to make a misstep without some bad end result. Even if it's just being kinder in response to things, or just considering the fact that they may not be Neurotypical. Walking on eggshells is hard, and some people do it more than others. I felt that during these times, when the discussion of marginalized people and privilege are so prevalent; that I could bring something else to the table to be considered and looked at. I'm not trying to detract from the discussion of black lives, the LGBT+ community, or any other group; I'm trying to add to it, because Neurodivergent people exist within these groups as well. And, experience everything they do on top of the stigma and issues surrounding their Neurodivergence. I am part of one of these groups, and the last thing I want is to seem like I'm pulling attention away from them. Now, once again, I want to reiterate: this post is not meant to stir up problems, create drama, shame anyone, or create animosity in any form. I just wanted to post something that adds to a discussion that is extremely important to me as someone on the autism spectrum. This community is really good with these issues overall, and I'm hoping something good can come out of this post.
  6. I wanna take the me from six years ago and bury them in the back yard.

  7. For all of those wondering, Halo: Reach on PC is amazing. Buttery smooth 60fps, motion blur removed, and M+KB controls are fantastic and responsive.

  8. Erin and a few Bladestar grunts seem to disappear when walking on certain tiles in Darchlight Cave, it doesn't break anything; but it did cause mild panic when I saw it. See the video below for bug demonstration.
  9. Is it wrong of me to consider just... Dropping a friend because they're too emotionally exhausting for me to handle?

    1. Ojama Yellow

      Ojama Yellow

      commonly considered a toxic relationship. you shouldnt sacrifice your own mental health for someone elses like ever.

  10. I hate being in the middle of a miscommunication-fest, and being the wall for three different people involved.

    I really don't know how much longer I can just... Keep holding up their burdens and trying to fix it before I crack myself.

  11. The Orange League happened, tho.

  12. Anger is a natural, human emotion; and I am so tired of the stigma toward it.

    Get mad online? Get ridiculed. Get mad in public? Get ridiculed. Get mad about anything, from small to large, you get ridiculed and either made fun of or told to calm down.

    It's even worse when it's a situation that you have every right to be angry over. Me? I get mad when "gay," "faggot," "retard/ed," "autistic," "tranny," "trap," or anything similar is used as an insult.

    MY EXISTENCE IS NOT AN INSULT, AND MY EXISTENCE IS NOT A PUNCHLINE.

    People are allowed to get angry. And, if it gets to the point of me or someone yelling at you because you won't stop? Me being angry does not put me in the wrong. YOU are in the wrong for saying the things you did in the first place.

    And, all of this gets so much worse when it's over the internet. Then you get all of the snide, snarky trolls who can and will say whatever they want and press to offend or upset you because they know they have no consequences. Then, they bully and ridicule you for getting mad.

    I am so tired of this. I am so tired of having to repress my emotions, and I am even more tired of being ridiculed when I finally decide enough is enough.

  13. TW: Suicide Mention;
     

     


    So, a few years back; I had kind of hit this point of absolute rock bottom; I made a post about it here and my overall state after a particularly bad moment, not sure if anyone here totally remembers it or if most who were around when I posted it are still even here.

    But, in the post I mentioned where I had gotten to a point where I was ready to take my own life; I had climbed up to the top of a parking garage to jump off but wound up not going through with it.

    Today, I revisited that spot for the first time since. I did it with my current love interest; mostly because she wanted to take pictures from the top of the parking garage, the view is actually beautiful. But, getting to the point; on the exact point that I stood the night I wanted to just jump and end it all, someone had carved in to the concrete "Don't Jump."

    And, I really don't know how to take it. Or, what to feel. I don't know if it was in response to a stranger who saw me that night, or what. But, I have this heavy feeling from it now. It's not a bad feeling, part of me wants to just believe that even some stranger out there cares about a random person hitting rock bottom like that. And, if that's the case, I wish I could find and thank that person.

    I'm in a much better place now, and if anyone wants to ask, yes I'm okay. I'm more okay than I've ever been to be honest.

    It's hard to believe I was ever at that point now; between the abuse of my family, the abusive relationship I was in at the time, and just so many more compounding factors from struggling with my own identity and who I am to no one wanting to actually listen or care about what I wanted; the trauma is still there, but now I'm with people who accept and love me for who I am. Both my love interest, and my new friends. And, I really can't believe the difference it makes just having people willing to let me be who I am and still care about me in the end.

    I kind of feel like I'm just typing this for typing's sake at this point, but, I needed to let it out somewhere.

    1. Raindrop Valkyrie

      Raindrop Valkyrie

      l do remember actually... l was under a different name at that point though. l used ta be known as Hukuna if that sparks any memories, if not no worries~ ❤️ The reason why's not a story that needs ta be told here however. 

      l certainly did and each and every time l saw ya again l was happy ta see ya, happy ta know that at very least you fought through another day. l don't truly deal that well with this subject... it hits a bit close ta home for me and with folks l don't know well it feels hard to find the words. But, l'm glad that person put those words there even if you only saw them so much later... even if they weren't truly for you and perhaps another.

      Further, l'm glad a memory other than the first can exist in that place for you now. One that tells a much different story, and that you found such a thing on the return.~ ❤️

      and lastly, l'm happy you could post this.

      l'm perhaps just some stranger on the internet but... it genuinely fills me with happiness whenever l hear of another like myself who found whatever way they could to climb out of that place. Of another soul that found their way to keep on living~ ❤️ 

  14. My only request for Sword and Shield is to finally get some kind of Poison Legendary or Mythical Pokémon. Game Freak, please, even the types that came after it have them. I am begging you.

    1. Ojama Yellow

      Ojama Yellow

      nihilego and poipole/naganadel i guess

       

      also silvally and arceus but those are cheating so they can fuck right off

    2. Bearadactyl

      Bearadactyl

      Ultra Beast aren't mythic or legendary, Masuda himself said that. :/

  15. I really hate it when a friend thinks you can just... Train a neurological disorder away.

    1. Wolfox

      Wolfox

      you can learn to deal with it a "train" some of the effects it has on you "away", but they're always dormant, always there

    2. Abyssreaper99

      Abyssreaper99

      Unlike neurological disorders, your friends do realize that their stupidity for thinking that can be trained away right?

    3. Wolfox

      Wolfox

      Kinda ironic, I like

  16. Dynamax seems... Weird. Like a universal, temporary Mega evolution. I mean, it might be one way too help the power creep; but we still need a total stat overhaul of basically every Pokémon.

  17. From what I can gather based on the Discord, Phoenix Rising is more or less officially dead.

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    2. Dreamy

      Dreamy

      I did a little bit of looking around, at least on the subreddit, and it seems like quite a few devs have left, and in general development has been slow? IDK if it's dead, but it is sort of 'limping along' it seems. Seems like a lot of these newer generation of fangames in development are promising a lot and then aren't producing a ton of product due to development issues or whatever.

    3. Maqqy

      Maqqy

      I searched it too on their discord server. In short, the project is discontinued due to life being life. 

       

      It’s really sad but then again, being able to keep that motivation to push through a project that is non-profit with nothing but love with the series is so commendable. I’m just glad I get to play that small demo of pr. By saying that, it really makes you appreciate games like Reborn more for going through until the end.

    4. Dreamy

      Dreamy

      Ah, well rip. it definitely seemed promising.

  18. You ever just get the feeling that the world might just not be possible to fix? Like, we're at this point of no return before everything finally collapses in on itself?

    1. Candy

      Candy

      the world has always had its moments of hopelessness but it's always been able to pull through. as long as people keep fighting for a better world that they envision, it'll be able to carry on 🙂

  19. Being a bystander, imo, is basically saying you're okay with what's happening. If you see someone getting beat down or harassed, and your intervention can help them, you should intervene and help them.

    Stand together and help your fellow humans.

  20. Honestly, I feel like for Competitive Pokémon to remain healthy; Game Freak is going to have to do some level of mass stat rebalancing, especially if the next Gen allows the power creep to rise even further.

    PU in itself having to exist was bad, but now with ZU being introduced? Yeah, there are fringe cases where non-meta pokémon can do well; Pachirisu I am looking at you; but I really feel like power creep needs to be addressed at this point with something other than Megas and Z-Moves.

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    2. Bearadactyl

      Bearadactyl

      Yes, I am fully aware that VGC is the official competitive tier; I am actually incredibly anti-Smogon, always have been. But, my point is; what you're saying should not be the case. Even in VGC, there are only a handful of total viable Pokémon and that is a crime as far as I am concerned.

      Why? Because, it stagnates. It gets old, and it gets boring watching and having to use the same handful of Pokémon in competitive play. You cannot have a healthy meta game with a power creep reaping through the roster, that goes for any game.

    3. Des Teto

      Des Teto

      I'm no expert about VGC but knowing only that Incineroar is in every team and can cripple everybody's Att and SpeAtt easily prevents me to try that meta. I understand the power creep issue you're talking about. But I don't see it being solved by any means.

       

      That's why Smogon is interesting. No matter what changes you will make, the 200 evolved mons will never be seen at the same time so categories had to be made.

       

      And there are a lot of playable mons. Just look at Smash, 80 characters and 20-30 playable. That's HUGE. Smogon's OU contains 50 pokemons and the meta is still evolving after 2 years even if people wait for Gen 8.

       

      I mean, you had to create tiers to see everyone. It's like a fighting sport. There are weight categories. I would even say it's like soccer. There are leagues. It's the same for Pokemon and maybe every other game.

    4. Bearadactyl

      Bearadactyl

      I just feel like given the core principles of the series, every Pokémon should be viable in battle situations. I mean, they've preached it since Gen 1; and those core values have been a very big part of my evolution as a person.

      And, the power creep could easily be mostly solved by a stat re-balance and ability revisions. That's all it would take. The only other thing that would require an overhaul, might be the Ice and Grass types given how bad their match ups are and how unviable they are overall. Outside of that, maybe a handful of movepool revisions.

  21. Honestly, it's nice to see Steam have competition. Though, it's interesting to see people complaining about Epic doing the exact same things Steam has been doing for nearly a decade now.

    Or, did they all forget the physical copies of games in the mid 2000s requiring Steam to play?

    Ultimately, the problem literally boils down to DRM in general; kill DRM, and the need to use launchers and this whole debacle wouldn't even be a thing.

  22. Vergil should be redeemed, not made in to a shallow villain with the weakest; paper-thin writing possible to keep him as a villain.

    It's like he exists for the sole reason of being a back-up bad guy cut of any real development to keep him there.

  23. I think I am literally the only human that I know who owned a Philips CD-I.

    1. Ojama Yellow

      Ojama Yellow

      NICE OF THE PRINCESS TO INVITE US FOR A PICNIC EH LUIGI

  24. So, Bungie managed to jump ship with their Activision deal and maintained their rights to the Destiny series. This can only be good news.

  25. Shadow Cacnea does not seem to appear in Goldenwood Forest outside of the Intense Difficulty Setting. I'm not entirely sure if this is a bug or not, but given all Pokémon are eventually supposed to be available it seems like a potential oversight. Further more, the dialogue after the battle with the grunt who owns the Cacnea implies heavily you should have been able to snatch it.
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