Ironbound

A fun way to express a facet or two of your personality. Give yourself a typing, a nature, an ability and a moveset, and let it explain how it embodies a bit of you. I don't mean this to be an 'if you were a Pokemon' topic. In fact, you can apply these terminologies metaphorically and with reference to real terms, without necessarily having to abide by what they do in Pokemon context. Feel free to elaborate, if you wish. For example... So, let's get it going, eh?

That, my friend, is and always has been a daily epiphany. What, would you say, was your most surreal experience or thought yet, and what were the circumstances that brought it about?

I like to disrupt your pretty little chain. KH?

If you mean a Native American, wynaut just go as Braviary, staryu'll be absol-utely donphantastic. Pokémon costumes can never be too gastly if they're well exeggcuted. EDIT: perhaps I did try a bit too hard to cram as many puns as possible into two sentences. Rip.

You thought wrong, boy! And revealing your modus operandi is a poor play! Keep 'em guessing! Someone who is not me will be next. I win at this game so easily, it's childishly simple.

I'm just glad there finally is an actual tiger, besides Raikou which is not even really a tiger. But the name is lazy and it sucks. Especially since Pyroar exists. Couldn't they have made a more creative pun? Tigristle? Sabrawl? Roguier? Anything but Incineroar. Sigh. Also it's seven generations in and we still don't have anything close to a dolphin, besides Kyogre by technicality. Wth, GF.

Breed Snorlax with a Bergmite or Avalugg, get Curse onto it. Run Rest, Sleep Talk and Body Slam. If you don't want to be stopped by ghosts, run Crunch instead of sleep talk. Leftovers is the best item if you have sleep talk; chesto works fine otherwise, but in-game it doesn't matter because you can always use an awakening or something to wake it up. Hell, in-game, even rest is unnecessary because you can use hyper potions, so you can just run Curse + 3 attacks (though rest is still useful)

I'm tired and on edge because exams. In other words, fine. Micky?

³√e/10 dunno what that is and don't really like animeish stuff. Sorry :/

Har har, it's fun to be on the other side of the world, eh? Anstane.

Interesting. I've not followed ATLA much, having only a basic knowledge of it, but then again I've never been much of an anime enthusiast. Still, here goes: 1. Direct confrontation should not imply violent confrontation, and nonviolence should likewise not imply roundabouts or suggestive solutions. Though this question cannot be answered without reference to the case and circumstance, I should say that simple truth and a direct approach solves most problems; a more convoluted, indirect or otherwise complex approach should be adopted only on a sequential basis of logical reasoning. Always try the simplest solution first. I should answer this question with a highly subjective and case-dependent 6/10 2. I have first a duty unto myself, then a duty unto my family and my dependants, then a duty unto my people and only then a duty unto anything else. Very often, the "greater good" and "individual good" mean the same thing; if one is true to one's duties in life, one's individual goals will not be opposed to or at the cost of what is beneficial to all of one's dependants; the greater good itself is the only real good. I say to this, 10/10 3. It is foolish to assume that anyone can perfectly control oneself at all times; however, I can assert that I place very little importance to impulsive action as a rule, and therefore make a conscious effort to almost never exhibit the same. Over time, with enough control over such impulses, their frequency and magnitude of occurrence has receded in me, as I prefer to subordinate the feeling to the thinking. I can reasonably answer to about 8/10 4. Money is a servant, not a master. I am acutely aware of the importance of money, both absolute and relative, since by profession I am an accountant and a student of economics, and as a person have also experienced what monetary constraints have to teach. Money is important, but the reason for which you wish it is more important; desiring a hundred, you would say, may be lesser absolutely than desiring a billion, but if one wishes that hundred solely for their own pleasure, while another wishes for a billion in order to achieve a humanitarian mission, the attitude with which one sees them differs. And yet they may both equally view money as important for their own goals. Again, the application is the gauge by which one measures the value a person attaches to money; with my own case, again highly subjective to context, I shall say to this a 6/10 5. Death is an eventuality and is therefore irrelevant to long term decision making. I and those I care about have all made peace with that fact. The idea of death should only inspire one to achieve their goals in the time we have, so as to be ready for it when it comes. Having witnessed death multiple times, I can say that to go with no regrets is the only goal, and the only thing to fear is to go leaving life undone. Fear, then, is of life and what is in it, not of what is beyond it. I say to this 0/10 6. Man as a being cannot survive completely alone; even Robinson Crusoe needed society. It is not possible to imagine how one would be in a situation of exile or calamity unless one has experience of it; in such a situation, it is wiser to prepare and anticipate a pessimistic view than an optimist one. I do not know to answer this question, and hope not to have need to. 7. Man is an animal, not anything more or less. An advanced animal, a social animal, but still an animal, and still subject to the same base instinct as any other. As a life form, the only notable difference between us and most other creatures is not our intelligence but our empathy; very few other creatures (those too being higher mammals like primates, pachyderms and cetaceans, as well as some birds) have been studied to show empathy, understanding, and pity for others of their own volition (I am not referring to a motherly instinct to protect). As such, I think man is greater than other animals, but in degree not in kind. Of course, from a purely objective evolutionary angle, man is far more advanced mentally and socially that most other organiams we know of, so the answer would be an exponent and not a gradation. I cannot answer this question on a scale. 8. War is natural; every organism goes to war on its own scale. With the evolution of intelligence, though, the method of war changes. War today among people is a mental combat between boardrooms and offices, an arms race of knowledge and technological supremacy. As a community, war can never leave any society, but the method and the targets will change. A war against ignorance, terror, substance, traffickers, a war against violence and societal evil, such wars are necessary to every society in every stage of civilisational evolution. I say to this 10/10 9. My answers to the seventh and second questions apply here. I strongly believe that man is human only when he serves for the greater good and not for himself. Being responsible for the world we are in and taking compassion on those less fortunate than us is the true mark of humanity...which I find that many ignore. Man should be motivated by desire, but not, I say, for himself alone at the cost of others. The world is less of a dog-eat-dog one and more of a cooperative one the more a society evolves. In our present state, I should believe that out net contribution to the world should exceed our net deductions from it, so I will say, based on context, a 6/10 10. Tradition, as defined as Dharma, is all important to an individual soul; all souls obey their Dharma by Instinct, catalysed or poisoned by the strength of their intelligence. I'll leave a link to my Philosophy Thread where I've spoken at greater length about the concept of the Dharmic Law of Life, and the concept of divinity as such, which, if you take the trouble to peruse, will give you an idea of my assertions on that respect. In this context I answer to a 10/10 Traditions if defined merely as societal dogma, are irrelevant to the individual. The individual must exercise its own independent enquiry to determine the cause and effect of such traditions, and obey or disobey if necessary as the times change. However, it is to be kept in mind that a tradition exists only because it obviously serves some purpose, and unless the times and circumstances change enough to the point where such rituals are meaningless, wasteful or counterproductive, they should generally be adhered to. In short, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. In this context I answer to a 6/10 Now, for your other questions: 1. I appreciate any natural colour in its proper setting. My personal preference goes to subtle, subdued shades that please the mind; charcoal grey, sky blue, holly green, earth tones and soft creams. However, considering that I call myself 'Viridescent', which means 'green'... 2. Googling has shown me the techniques of elemental manipulation that the ATLA universe displays. I should ally by philosophy with Air, since it is most closely aligned with my own culture, but by personality I would seem to associate with earth and specifically metal; I do not generally yield unless I am shown that there is an excellent logical reason to do so, I do not waver easily from a decision once taken, and I do not forgive what I believe is opposed to my morals. Besides, I already have a reputation for being a steel-type maniac in Pokemon context, though the reasoning is different. 3. Not having watched more than a few of the first episodes years and years ago, I cannot answer this question meaningfully. Here's the link to my thread, though it's been dormant for a while: http://www.pokemonreborn.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=20695 I'll admit this questionnaire of yours has made me curious, if only to see what conclusions you'll draw from it. Let's see, eh?

Micky, a reindeer and a caribou are one and the same .-. Also I hope you know what Deepavali is now. Happy Halloween, too. I see you, Garchomp-guy. Beware, you are now facing me, I'm the most powerful punster of all demonhood.

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Sure, if you roll by it, I roll by it. Also needs more dewott. Make it blue. KH?

I don't object. I'm just confused. I probably don't remember the last time this happened. Carry on if you wish, really. I just sort of walked into it and it ambushed me. Also my real concern is that not-dewott avatar. What even is it and why did you betray the dewott? KH?

√e/10 I liked the puppy a lot more. Also picture is kinda small and iffy.

*checks in* ... WH- What happened to Dewott!? What is this hideous impostor? Also what the hay is up with this thread, it's being turned into an rp or some such! There's a dungeon somewhere in Huk's domain for that kind of stuff, I believe. I see Bing (1) down there. At this stage I'll settle even for that. Bing?

happy Deepavali, debojit debojit?

That Dugtrio set is suboptimal imo. You should try Endure + Custap Berry because that way you're not objectively reliant on having a clear field to preserve your sash to be able to live a hit. EndureCustap also means that you can activate it more than once in a game. Get rid of SR on duggy, keep it as pure support. SD U-turn is counterproductive; knock off adds much more utility really. Also switch to 16 attack and 44 defense so Sciz is never 2hkoed by jolly mega Lopunny. Having a Lando-T is really best to fix your bird problem and give you a unturner. I question the need for two trappers; while Magnezone is awesome I don't really see why you need it here. Ferrothorn is set up bait for Scizor, who can just SD all over it or dent it heavily with knock off or bug bite (another reason to get rid of U-turn), and Skarmory can be dealt with fairy okay by knocking it off. It can't do anything back to your team anyhow. As for heatran, it can be worn down relatively easily, and it fears azu anyways. In any case Latias switches in comfortably. Making the change I suggested can allow your team to be a bit more offensive. Latias if changed to a standard offensive Latios with HP Fire can eliminate Ferrothorn and opposing Scizor, and can provide defog as well if you need it. Contrarily, you might keep EQ Latios to lure heatran and dispense with Dugtrio and preserve Magnezone. I seriously recommend having a standard fast Lati though; it fails to check a lot if it's slow.

Nope Micky? Happy Deepavali btw

-∞/10 because idk what that swinub lookalike is, and more importantly, you don't have a single steel type in that team spoiler beneath. I am dissatisfied.

Why not both? In any case it's a geometric stag of light, aka fabulous. 6/10 umbreon is okay, I don't like using it much because it's horribly stally. Also that picture is rather small and dark, and the umbreon is so positioned that the rings on its shoulder and thigh look like eyes, and at first glance it looks like a demonic trubbish or something appearing out of the void. The Glaceon one was clearer, but hey, at least umbreon is one of the more dog-like eeveelutions, and that's enough to net a positive.

Oh my...

Itaintamazon/10 How about now, I got better res