[It's been a long year around here.]

Hey, check it out. It's already been one year, and certainly one of the longest. May we one day relive the Minecraft days and the Skype calls.

[PokeNations 2: Nation B]

This will B an awesome ride!

EDIT: I'll also be applying for leadership. Thanks!

[PokeNations 2: Sign Up Thread]

Forum Name: RaymondNotRay

Server Name: RaymondNotRay

Joined: May 2015

Favorite Type: Flying

Least Favorite Type: Fairy

PokeNations 1: No

Availability: Anytime past 6PM CST into Midnight.

[Education Discussion Thread]

One major problem I see with modern education is that it perpetuates mindlessness. I often observe this within my school. In some of my classes, everything is laid out in front of us; there is little room for interpretation or creativity. We memorize facts, use them on tests, and disregard them afterwards. Opportunities to utilize one’s unique intellect are rarely available. Additionally, resume building is another mindless act I have observed. While I have seen some of my classmates participate in clubs and activities because they are passionate about it, I have seen just as many participate simply because “it will look good on a college resume.” Participation without passion represents a person in a false manner, but it is something our current education system unfortunately rewards. By perpetuating mindlessness within our youth, the education system gradually decreases the need for individual thought. I fear that society’s mindlessness will eventually grow to the point at which nobody has the capacity to think for him/herself. Sometimes I consider fighting for education reform, but society fears change.

[What do you look like?]

I was sitting on my desk in class when one of my classmates took this picture.

My friends zoomed in on my face and started using it as a meme; I was quite flattered.

[Call the choirs, because it’s Raymond’s Birthday!]

Thanks everyone, I appreciate all the enthusiasm.

[Happy Valentine's Day???]

Level up and happy birthday Sparks, I long for the day that you appreciate my memes more. May we continue with further Chuck E. Cheese's and John Cena references.

[Redemption League - Changes, alterations and surprises!]

I can't wait to see Juuzou's Ghost mono fight Alicia's Ghosts, it will sure be a match of the ages.

[The Redemption League - Command additions!]

I'm going to miss seeing a wall of bold text every time challenges were opened.

I would like to challenge Olivia!

I'll be battling Haley!

I'd like to challenge Nick!

Ariel, I'll be challenging you!

Another round with Poison leader, Venus!

Elliot, it's time for another battle!

Haley, let's battle!

Nonetheless, it's a great change.

[Redemption League Poll - Leader Rankshifts?!]

Good thing Venus won't be moved to Bracket 5, Mega Gengar would have been an absolute nightmare.

[The Reborn Reader - News, Updates and Teasers!]

Quagsire? I hope it sweeps a lot of people, as some are unaware of its power.

[Happy birthday Hukuna!]

Happy birthday, I hope we can get to know each other more.

[The Discussion Board]

Making your slowest Pokemon even slower works out when Ariel ultimately sets up Trick Room. Use -Speed natures, 0 Speed IVs, 0 Speed EVs, and potentially Iron Balls or Power Items. It may also help to fully invest in HP if you're running minimum speed.

Or you could flinch Aromatisse with Rock Slide twice and not have to worry about it...

[The Redemption League - Sign-up thread! [OPEN]]

Flying Type Theme, Male Ace Trainer.

Magnezone

Shiny: No

-Thunderbolt

-Flash Cannon

-Thunder Wave

-Protect

Chandelure

Shiny: No

-Shadow Ball

-Heat Wave

-Energy Ball

-Trick

Greninja

Shiny: No

-Dark Pulse

-Ice Beam

-Grass Knot

-Mat Block

Talonflame

Shiny: No

-Brave Bird

-Flare Blitz

-Tailwind

-Taunt

Garchomp

Shiny: No

-Dragon Claw

-Earthquake

-Rock Slide

-Protect

Sylveon

Shiny: No

-Hyper Voice

-Hidden Power Ground

-Psyshock

-Shadow Ball

We'll give it a shot.

[Redemption League RMT]

I have modified my team slightly after realizing that entry hazards were less relevant than I thought. Any concerns?

Louis XIV (Chandelure) (M) @ Choice Scarf

Ability: Flash Fire

EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Timid Nature

- Flamethrower

- Shadow Ball

- Energy Ball

- Trick

Lenin (Greninja) (M) @ Life Orb

Ability: Torrent

EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Timid Nature

- Dark Pulse

- Ice Beam

- Grass Knot

- Mat Block

Napoleon (Garchomp) (M) @ Focus Sash

Ability: Rough Skin

EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Jolly Nature

- Earthquake

- Rock Slide

- Dragon Claw

- Protect (Was Stealth Rock)

Metternich (Talonflame) (M) @ Sky Plate (Was Galvantula)

Ability: Gale Wings

EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Adamant Nature

- Brave Bird

- Flare Blitz

- Tailwind

- Taunt

Elizabeth I (Sylveon) (F) @ Choice Specs

Ability: Pixilate

EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpA

Modest Nature

- Hyper Voice

- Shadow Ball

- Psyshock

- Hidden Power [Ground]

Rome (Magnezone) @ Air Balloon (Was Scizor)

Ability: Sturdy

EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

Modest Nature

IVs: 30 Atk / 30 Def

- Thunderbolt

- Flash Cannon

- Thunder Wave

- Protect

[Pokemon Reborn Experiences]

Reborn is well-executed in all aspects including character development, frame-story plot line, creative battles, and even the clever, unfrustrating puzzles that you will face. Glad to see that you've become attached to your fighting companions, I know I have as well.

[Redemption League RMT]

Thanks for the input on hazards in general, I have switched Galvantula to Talonflame for speed control, switched Garchomp's Stealth Rock to Protect, and switched Scizor for Magnezone so I'd still have an Electric type.

[Redemption League RMT]

All right, feel free to tell me what could be concerning to this team and/or how it could be improved:

Louis XIV (Chandelure) (M) @ Choice Scarf

Ability: Flash Fire

EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Modest Nature

- Flamethrower

- Shadow Ball

- Energy Ball

- Trick

Lenin (Greninja) (M) @ Life Orb

Ability: Protean

EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Timid Nature

- Dark Pulse

- Ice Beam

- Grass Knot

- Mat Block

Napoleon (Garchomp) (M) @ Focus Sash

Ability: Rough Skin

EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Jolly Nature

- Stealth Rock

- Earthquake

- Dragon Claw

- Rock Slide

Pankhurst (Sylveon) (F) @ Choice Specs

Ability: Pixilate

EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpA

Modest Nature

- Hyper Voice

- Shadow Ball

- Psyshock

- Hidden Power [Ground]

Luther (Galvantula) (M) @ Focus Sash

Ability: Compound Eyes

EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Timid Nature

- Sticky Web

- Thunder

- Bug Buzz

- Energy Ball

Calvin (Scizor) (M) @ Choice Band

Ability: Technician

EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD

Adamant Nature

- Bullet Punch

- U-turn

- Superpower

- Pursuit

[I did the thing I said I might do]

What started out as such a meaningful thread...

... never lost its emotional flair. A lovely story indeed.

[Warning, hype in-bound. The Redemption League!]

Glad to see the return. Perhaps I'll give this a try.

[Happy Birthday Zekk!!!]

Our fellow industrialist has reached another year today. Happy Birthday, Zekk.

[Flying monotype run]

Flying monotype, I approve. As stated, Noibat will be good to have early on (with support moves such as Screech and Tailwind).

For further team members in the later game, try looking at Staraptor, Honchkrow, and Archeops.

Have fun, and I hope it works out well.

[The Silent Serenader serenades the gathered crowd. The crowd goes wild!. The crowd roars, wanting so much more.]

Serenade? Do you enjoy singing? I'd love it if we could sing together sometime.

May our times together be filled with song.

[What emoticons do you use?]

I normally do not use emoticons; normally the words themselves express my feelings on the subject.

[Question of the Day]

Agreed, this judgment is very situational. Before making the final judgment, one must make judgments of both the ends and the means and decide which is more important to all people involved (not just him/herself).