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The usual, guys. I'd like this talk page to stay until the end of summer. Please bombard the rest of the staff if it's a question that doesn't require my infinite wisdom. TTEchidna

Quick!

TTE, please block this guy now! Takharii ~ Talk! 08:05, 3 June 2010 (UTC)

Problem solved. TTEchidna 08:13, 3 June 2010 (UTC)

Berry locations

I've made a template for the berry locations. Rex says he likes it, what do you think of it? Also, do you mind if I borrow a little bit of coding and design from your archive template? Werdnae (talk) 00:59, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

I like it, but the roundy needs to be better compacted... TTEchidna 01:52, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

Better compacted? You mean by using {{roundyside}} to make the coding smaller, or by making the corner radius bigger? Werdnae (talk) 02:21, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

By collapsing the borders between the roundy parts, where they combine to be one round thing. TTEchidna 02:22, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

This better? The border collapse doesn't work with the show/hide, so it doesn't hide anymore. I'm hoping that by trimming the parameters to just what are needed I can fix the display glitches for the ones with just one entry, and I still need to un-small the headers, but other than that it's pretty much done. Werdnae (talk) 05:53, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

Ooh, that's nice. Maybe colorize the headers differently, though... the green's really gonna clash with the blue infobox. TTEchidna 06:41, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

I've changed them to the colours used in the infobox. Werdnae (talk) 06:56, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

Ooh. Well, just keep it on hold for now, okay? If you could get on AIM and assist me with something... we can roll out the new infobox (with some partial revamp in color) sooner... TTEchidna 07:21, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

Fossil evobox

Like it?--MisterE13 02:23, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

Eh... A little unneeded... really, it's like putting Bill on Eevee's line. TTEchidna 02:52, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

Although Bill doesn't transform into Eevee... nor is he the only way to get one other than a trade. You are the boss though.--MisterE13 02:57, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

In that case, Rainbow Wing into Ho-Oh, or something like that. We don't need to involve the fossils. TTEchidna 03:06, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

MisterE13, difference between evolving and "ressurecting" is that they actually clone the Pokémon from fossil, they don't revive fossil itself. It's just like getting Pokémon in exchange for given item... --^Takeru_Davis^[1] 17:29, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

I am back for an emergency!!

Please Block Yvvans, or whatever, He is hacking like crazy!!!--Muk-a-matic-Maketh the Muk go round... 15:20, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

I meant Yzzans, but please hurry. Please.--Muk-a-matic-Maketh the Muk go round... 15:25, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

Am I the only admin ever? No. Please, give everyone else a chance while I'm asleep. TTEchidna 19:56, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

RegionInfobox template

Hey TTE, sorry to bug you, but what do you think of this? I really think that the current style is waaaaaay out of date. Takharii ~ Talk! 08:38, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

Why the white in the label fields? Looks good, though. TTEchidna 08:41, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

Glad you like it. I'll change it to (region) color light, and see how that looks. Thanks! Takharii ~ Talk! 08:43, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

Just don't change the fields the parameters go in. Use part of this, too... TTEchidna 08:47, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

Not quite sure what you mean by using this, feel free to fiddle around with mine if you wish. Also, how do I make it so we can say "yes" or "no" to the sections from "villians" down? Takharii ~ Talk! 10:22, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

Where'd it go?! TTEchidna 22:10, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

Oops, sorry XD. I moved it: User:Takharii/sandbox/regionbox

Like I said, the parameter fields (where Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle and the like go) should stay white, while their labels should be the Kanto light. TTEchidna 07:57, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

Ugh...

The background color for this should be white, right? If so, then what is interfering here that prevents it from being white? ポケモンあいこうか 13:01, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

What do you mean? It is white... TTEchidna 22:03, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

I'm not talking about the columns where the entries for the names are located, I'm talking about the rest of the background, which is dark gray... .____.; ポケモンあいこうか 12:25, 6 June 2010 (UTC)

It's supposed to be like that.--ForceFire 12:36, 6 June 2010 (UTC)

In that case, I apologize for my ignorance and the confusion I've caused. ポケモンあいこうか 12:57, 6 June 2010 (UTC)

It's dark gray because you set it at the beginning of the table. TTEchidna 19:48, 6 June 2010 (UTC)

Am I insane?

You might think I'm crazy, but just a minute ago, almost three months after HGSS, I encountered a 503. Yes, a 503. I thought, "Am I crazy?" HGSS load is long gone. COuld this be a sign of Gen V load? TyphlosionBlaze 03:34, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

And just when I saved I encountered a 504. Holy shit, what's going on?- unsigned comment from TyphlosionBlaze (talk • contribs)

It happens. The servers are stressed...--Psy_ライダー☮ 03:47, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

Welcome to the world of me. The servers are having a little issue lately. We're resolving it as quickly as we can. TTEchidna 05:35, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

You Know Who...

... is some vandal that CP blocked, but he uploaded some horrible pics to the archives, can you go delete them now, please? Takharii ~ Talk! 08:21, 26 June 2010 (UTC)

Apparently already taken care of. TTEchidna 08:45, 26 June 2010 (UTC)

My Region Infobox

Who do you want me to bug about it? Takharii ~ Talk! 06:09, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

Beats me. Looks pretty good; have you tested it? TTEchidna 06:12, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

Yeah I have tested it, but I'm not really sure how to use that yes/no thing thats hides some sections For example, Almia it doesn't need sections from "Villanous Teams" down, but Kanto needs every section. Anyone who can fix that is free to do so. Takharii ~ Talk! 07:03, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

That'd be some pretty complex code. {{#if:}}s and stuff. TTEchidna 07:18, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

I've put the code on the league and anime seasons parts, because the others seemed like they could be relevant, but it can be copied to the other sections easily enough. Werdnae (talk) 08:32, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

Ok, I think the infobox is just about ready to rock 'n roll (Infobox • Tested here).
Also, we may need to make either "Guardian color" or "Oblivia color" in order for it to actually work. Supposedly 2cb8e9, 17607b and 7adafd, as they're used here. たかはりい 11:00, 1 July 2010 (UTC)

Anatomy Vs. Physiology

I've been reading the Pokemon's physiology but I found it somewhat odd, I'm a medical student and I suggest that the Physiology term should be change in Anatomy because of the fact that when we define physiology, it means more on the function of the body while in anatomy, more on defining or explaining each part of the body...well try to define those.. just a suggestion but more on facts.ahmm another if we will use physiology it should be partnered with anatomy, meaning... we should put Anatomy and Physiology but if we will put that we need to add more data for all Pokemon, .thanks..--GASPER^shut... 13:25, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

I know. I know. I know. I know I know. I've gotten this a bajillion times. Next project after the roundycorners are all fixed is to redo every Pokémon page. TTEchidna 03:34, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

I lost my talk page comment

When i posted in the talk page for 44hy regarding trivia, and checked back weeks later, it was gone! When i looked in the history awhile later thinking someone had removed it, it wasn't there! Here is the link: [[1]]. It isn't a big deal, since the trivia was fixed anyway, but it is a very big deal if it was more than just a one-time anomaly. Flyingtypefan 06:23, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

Maybe you accidentally posted it, tried to save, it looked like it went through, but actually didn't. I dunno. I can't think of where it would have gone. TTEchidna 06:48, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

HEY BOSS, JUST LETTING YOU KNOW

WE'VE BEEN MISUSING THE WORD "PHYSIOLOGY" IN THE POKEMON PAGES. WE SHOULD PROBABLY CHANGE THAT.

JUST THOUGHT YOU'D WANT TO KNOW. 梅子^❀_✿ 17:59, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

WE'RE NEVER CHANGING IT. TTEchidna 22:26, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

Re: O Hay

He had the same IP as me? I'm not related to him, this is my only account. I wonder if he's got my IP address by hacking my computer, you sure of his IP, the same as me? --Ruixiang95 11:09, 30 June 2010 (UTC)

Two of them were. Maybe it's due to a dynamic IP allocation, but I dunno. TTEchidna 20:29, 30 June 2010 (UTC)

Project Fandom

I can't edit the Leaders page, so I need my name added here. ~$aturn¥oshi ^{THE VOICES} 22:30, 30 June 2010 (UTC)

Done. TTEchidna 22:51, 30 June 2010 (UTC)

Hi

I'm new. Want to be my friend? ~~Star★you 03:15, 1 July 2010 (UTC)

Well, I'll give you points for being straightforward. You're definitely on the right track here and with your edits. TTEchidna 03:42, 1 July 2010 (UTC)

List_of_Pokémon_by_ability

could you please add the {{Lop/ability}} in the list, i get database errors

@ditto group: i have infos that is possible to get a new ditto from 2 other in GSC, i have a image from the offical game guide --Hanmac 09:14, 2 July 2010 (UTC)

Damn database errors. They're not being kind to me either.

And I've tried Ditto breeding in GSC. Doesn't work. Official game guides have been known to contain some failings, such as the "?" legendary Pokémon in Mt. Silver. TTEchidna 09:18, 2 July 2010 (UTC)

Hello

Hi TTE - it's me, RAP. I woke up earlier than 12pm (but right now it's 1:45pm), would you mind come into Skype for the continuation of chatting? --RAP 20:45, 2 July 2010 (UTC)

Ey! TTE! Come to chat! We got work to do! And oh - check the forums. --RAP 02:40, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

TTE. You know what to do. --RAP 05:53, 7 July 2010 (UTC)

• thud!* --RAP 23:41, 7 July 2010 (UTC) ...you didn't get the message? :( --RAP 01:18, 8 July 2010 (UTC)

Username change request

From Pokemon lover to BlueMew, if possible, please! Thanks in advance, TTE! =) ポケモンあいこうか 21:10, 3 July 2010 (UTC)

You haven't had this done before, correct? No going back if it changes... TTEchidna 23:43, 3 July 2010 (UTC)

Yeap, it's my first time. And I'm sure of the change I'm requesting. ^^ ポケモンあいこうか 17:16, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

Rival parties

Should we use the official BP colours (like the infoboxes) in the rival party boxes as well? Also, could we please move Elder to Li, fitting with the other one-off Trainer classes? - unsigned comment from MisterE13 (talk • contribs)

What. What do you mean by that? Also, for the one-off Trainer classes, I had a different idea going... TTEchidna 21:38, 3 July 2010 (UTC)

Like ditching the red-green-blue colour scheme for Blue in favour of all blue. Same goes for most other rivals who use all the game colours of their generation.--MisterE13 21:54, 3 July 2010 (UTC)

Blue MOTHERF****** Oak is too important, he needs special colors! (Jk)

But in all seriousness, what's wrong with the current coloring? ポケモンあいこうか 22:04, 3 July 2010 (UTC)

Oh, you mean for Blue and such.

Yeah. I never liked the multi-version-color thing we did. Barry keeps his scheme, though. TTEchidna 22:24, 3 July 2010 (UTC)

Ok, I got it now. I agree, we should put their official BP colors, as he [MisterE13] referred. And just to avoid any confusions, Blue will keep the blue coloring, right? Despite his room in HGSS being all greeny and stuff... ポケモンあいこうか 22:30, 3 July 2010 (UTC)

His name's Blue, he'll be blue. TTEchidna 00:06, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

I know that, it was just to clear up ANY remaining doubts. xD ポケモンあいこうか 17:18, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

Silver

2 questions.

• 1. Why is Silver protected?
• 2. Why do most of the templates in the Trivia section and beyond act like links instead of templates? _Blake ^Talk·Edits 22:48, 3 July 2010 (UTC)

Both, something broke. It overran the template include size. We're gonna resolve it ASAP. TTEchidna 22:57, 3 July 2010 (UTC)

Was it because of all the different Roundy templates? Are you going to simplify it back? _Blake ^Talk·Edits 01:37, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

It's because roundy was used too much within component templates, yes. We're solving the issue right now. TTEchidna 02:51, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

Mistake

Ok my mistake on whatever it is I did but I have my reasons. 1: My computer keys were jamed so I could rarely put what I wanted on the article correctly. 2: Something was wrong with my computer because for some reason when I write a lot of things it freezes but I could still write so I just continue to write so I'm sorry for whatever it is I did as I was saying before that's my bad sorry, but everything's fixed so there shouldn't be anymore problems.--Crimsontrainer15 03:27, 4 July 2010 (UTC)Crimsontrainer15

Well, maybe you should have less things open at once. That usually causes a lot of slowdown. Browser? TTEchidna 03:32, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

Uhh sure thanks I'll keep that in mind but that problem has been happening for a while now but thanks for the advice. Now uhh I'd hate to ask you about this but for some reason I get the feeling(though we never met) that well...you hate my guts and uhh yeah...do you?--Crimsontrainer15 05:38, 4 July 2010 (UTC)Crimsontrainer15

Only your grammar. Shape it up. You write way too nervously. TTEchidna 06:09, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

Uh right I hear you alright I'll work on that but half of it was about the technical difficulties so yeah but you know thanks um anyway um do you give out your name to people? If not it's good to meet you anyway I'm Andre.--Crimsontrainer15 06:32, 4 July 2010 (UTC)Crimsontrainer15

My name can be found here and there. It's quite obvious what it is, at least. TTEchidna 06:49, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

Sockpuppet

Wuizel is a sockpuppet of Wiuzel, block if you wish =D たかはりい 06:11, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

No malicious activity yet. Must've been just an F-up. TTEchidna 06:27, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

Just thougn I'd let ya know. And my region infobox is just about done to. たかはりい 06:28, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

Just on time, it seems. TTEchidna 06:50, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

I'm bored, can I replace the old one? Pwetty pwease? たかはりい 08:31, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

Not yet. TTEchidna 08:42, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

BulbaBot

Hey, over at PokéWiki we have got a bot named de:User:WikiBot, which I assume is an instance of User:BulbaBot. There is an issue with that bot, because when adding interwiki links, he sometimes ends up messing up the order of them, for example, see here and here. The order they are supposed to be in is en, es, fr, ja, pl, pt. On BulbaBot's page it says to contact Zhen Lin, but their talk page is protected and tells not to contact them -.- So, uhm, any help on this matter would be much appreciated.--Afrael ^talk 08:36, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

I don't think Zhen runs WikiBot... I'll ask Zhen next time I see him. TTEchidna 08:41, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

About the "Pokémon battle" article

Any particular reason you got rid of the line about how battles are less commonly known as "Pokémon fights"? - unsigned comment from Missingno. Master (talk • contribs) 22:40, 5 July 2010 (UTC)

Any particular reason you feel the need to question everyone's edits like that? --Darkeiya talk to me! 00:11, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

Not everyone's edits. Just the ones that to me don't make sense. And battles are occasionally referred to as Pokémon fights, hence my confusion as to the edit in question. - unsigned comment from Missingno. Master (talk • contribs) 00:39, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

I would say very rarely, don't feel any need for this to be mentioned. To me it does make sence. --^Takeru_Davis^[1] 00:58, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

Name one place in the games or anime where it's called a "Pokémon fight". Yes, even 4Kids's dub counts. TTEchidna 01:02, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

I was hoping you'd ask.

• In RBYFRLG, one of the Pokémaniacs in Rock Tunnel says before battling you, "POKEMON fight! Ready, go!".
• In RBY, in Viridian City's school, the kid's notebook's third page says "POKEMON trainers seek others to engage in POKEMON fights.".
• In RBY, on Route 14, a Biker says "POKEMON fight? Cool! Rumble!" before he battles you.
• Not to mention all the usages of the word "fight", most of which are replaced with "battle" in FR/LG. Like Agatha saying "He's wrong! POKEMON are for fighting!".
• Heck, here's a link to R/B/Y's game script! See for yourself! As for the anime, I'll have to check. - unsigned comment from Missingno. Master (talk • contribs) 01:42, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

So, does Raichu evolve? TTEchidna 01:47, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

And why does that matter? The script proves my point- that Pokémon battles are sometimes referred to as Pokémon fights. - unsigned comment from Missingno. Master (talk • contribs) 12:05, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

The game script says Raichu evolves. FRLG retconned RGBY. TTEchidna 01:23, 7 July 2010 (UTC)

How do I shot web

how do i make a sectionarceusLX leveled up! 01:36, 7 July 2010 (UTC)

Wikicode. Basics. Anywhere between one and six equals signs (=) in a row, followed by the section title, followed by an equal number of equals signs.

See

Fouuuur

Five

Six

More than six won't register properly. See below:

=See? Nope.=

Don't use a single equals; it makes it look terrible. For sections that are subsections, use one more equals sign. And please don't be a doop. TTEchidna 01:42, 7 July 2010 (UTC)

HEY!

I wanted to get all the logos BEFORE the deck template was made. I do still want the logo in the header. And I would really appreciate it if you didn't add a hell of a lot to my to do list when I already have about 4500 items to do. Let me finish some things first. ^Maverick_Nate 14:26, 7 July 2010 (UTC)

The deck template's been made. I just revamped it so it could work with both the theme decks and archetype decks. Plus, missing logos can always be done with a category. TTEchidna 20:11, 7 July 2010 (UTC)

schadowIC

i try to make my own schadowic File:ShadowIC.gif, what do you think? --Hanmac 08:03, 8 July 2010 (UTC)

Did you mean Shadow? たかはりい 08:07, 8 July 2010 (UTC)

Damm legastienic .. i uploaded it again without the C, and yes this image is for the shadow moves and shadow pokémon --Hanmac 08:23, 8 July 2010 (UTC)

Where's that damn fourth Chaos Emerald? TTEchidna 08:33, 8 July 2010 (UTC)

"AR glitches don't count"

By AR, I assume you mean action replay, correct? felinoel 01:58, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

Yeah. No Action Replay. Those are glitches caused by messing with the game and making it do things it can't normally do on purpose. TTEchidna 02:28, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

Ah ok that was what I thought, seeing as how I don't own one I will just undo your edit. felinoel 02:35, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

Why does this wiki use speculation?

Most wiki do not care for speculation on their pages though? felinoel 02:14, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

Starter Pokémon. Where else would they fall in the Pokédex? They have established a pattern. They always put the starters first. It'd be like saying it's speculation that you can buy Poké Balls. Speculation that Mario jumps in the next Mario game. Speculation that Link will have a sword in the next Zelda game. It's Pokémon, not politics. TTEchidna 02:30, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

They do indeed always put the starter pokemon first, but assuming that they will continue to do so is speculation, those three pokemon should be grouped with the other not-yet-numbered pokemon because there is no actual place they have been given their numbers. felinoel 02:37, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

Fyi Feli, if you haven't checked the official black & white site then I must tell you that they have already confirmed that Pokabu is on #004 on IssuDex which means they are following the same old pattern. ♫♪AdyNiz♪♫ 02:50, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

The difference, either way, is that there's speculation (a new type, a certain number of new Pokémon, what Ash is gonna catch next week, etc.) and "speculation" (starters at 001-009, legendary status of version mascots, Ash's Pikachu's appearance in next week's episode). The first is just wild hopes. The second is pretty much concrete. TTEchidna 03:10, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

There is no difference, speculation is speculation, and as for that link... I can't read Japanese... felinoel 05:14, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

You don't have to read Japanese to see "#004" on page 2 :P --ZestyCactus 05:19, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

I see no numbers on the second page, just the three starters? felinoel 05:32, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

...you missed Pokabu's Pokédex entry? TTEchidna 05:41, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

(got conflicted) here's just the picture, then --ZestyCactus 05:43, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

Oh, that is what you meant by second page, I went all the way to the first page and then went to the next page, I didn't think you meant to start where the link started, calling that the first page. felinoel 06:14, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

Ok, so only the pig's number is confirmed, as for the other two, it is still speculation. felinoel 06:15, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

Oh, come on. You know that everything is confirmed and no chance of speculation then why are you pulling useless strings? ♫♪AdyNiz♪♫ 06:22, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

Just because I indeed know what number these pokemon will be on the pokedex, does not mean that my knowledge is not speculation and thus not wiki material. felinoel 06:33, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

(Resetting indent.) The way we are taking it is not so much that it's confirming Pokabu's number as it's confirming the pattern of the starter numbers, giving us the other two as well. Werdnae (talk) 06:41, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

The least that could be done is by putting an asterisk next to the number and below putting that it is following the pattern or is speculation or something along those lines. felinoel 06:46, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

A worthless edit to make, they are practically guaranteed those numbers. TTEchidna 08:58, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

It may be worthless, but that is how wikis work, if something posted on a wiki is speculation, the least that can be done is a notice of it felinoel 09:03, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

All I can say, felinoel, is get over it. And if you didn't notice, the indent was reset. Go with the flow man.--Pokélova! 09:13, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

I come to Wikipedia, and other sites based off of it, for facts, when leniency is allowed, that just paves the way for more leniency. Also, I like how it looks with one reset indent and one continued indent, you can't say it doesn't look more interesting. felinoel 09:45, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

I'm from Wikipedia. Fear me. Or something. As Echy said, "there's [baseless] speculation [...] and there's [justified] speculation". We have justification for the numbering (the Pokabu screen) so it stands.

P.S. Your indents are damned hard to read. —darklordtrom 09:58, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

and as felinoel responded, "Speculation is speculation." How is a tiny asterisk next to a number so bad? felinoel 10:04, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

Are we suddenly talking about an entirely different series? It's still Pokémon. There's going to be a National Dex listing, or you wouldn't be able to trade the shiny legendary beasts or Celebi forward. People know that the games aren't out yet and that any information on them is tentative. Hell, remember the launch of Gold and Silver? They had most of the game programmed, the starting town was announced as Silent Hills, not New Bark. Would you thus say that it's only speculation that the name of one of the cities you can visit is Hiun? How about all the Pokémon in the lost GS beta, like the little seal thing? None of them get articles, should we delete all the articles on the Pokémon we have from Gen V?

We're not Wikipedia. We have our own policies. Anime episode announced, we'll assume that it's the episode after the last one announced, unless they say otherwise. If it ends up not being the case, we'll change it. Unlike Wikipedia, we aren't exactly reporting on real events and real people, for the most part, but a fictional world. Wikipedia's stuff works there, but not here. Tah dah. TTEchidna 20:44, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

I never said real events or people or things are what is being archived here, but like any other wikia, this Wiki follows the same principles Wikipedia does, and ever since that one guy messed with that article and caused that lawsuit as well as people starting to doubt the authenticity of wikis, the main focus of Wikipedia and its wikias are to only archive what is not speculation. felinoel 03:16, 10 July 2010 (UTC)

Wrong answer, McFly. We're not part of Wikia. Never have been. Never will be. We're proudly part of NIWA, an independent alliance of wikis not stuck on Wikia's servers, having founded the organization after repeated attempts to be bought out by Wikia. Like I said. We are not Wikipedia. We use MediaWiki, a wiki program. But that does not make us a subsidiary of them. TTEchidna 03:29, 10 July 2010 (UTC)

I was in the middle of a thought, so I will still say it. Saying "Wikia" is not the same as saying "wiki". All of wikia is owned by wikipedia, if I remember correctly. Do you see wikia in the url of this site? No! We have different standards, styles, and conventions. Saying "like any other wikia" seriously lowers the credibility of your statements. ^Maverick_Nate 03:33, 10 July 2010 (UTC)

Which brings us back on topic to the original point of this discussion, of which it is named, "Why does this wiki use speculation?" felinoel 03:40, 10 July 2010 (UTC)

We are not using speculation. Pokabu has been confirmed as Isshu Dex #004, which confirms that the starter numbering will be the same as in previous generations. If it's stated otherwise later, we will change it. --ZestyCactus 03:48, 10 July 2010 (UTC)

You should probably just stop arguing. It's quite embarrassing to make this big a deal over nothing. You're digging yourself into a deep hole. Find something more important to do.

There's a difference between speculation and just plain obvious. Speculation would be saying that Ash will capture a Mamepato when he gets to Isshu. It's far more unlikely that they would have different dex numbers. It's been the same thing for 14 years. Oh and compared to other wikis, we use far less speculation. Wikipedia and Wikia uses more speculation than we do. --ケンジのガール 04:08, 10 July 2010 (UTC)

No, for either the third or fourth time, speculation is speculation. Link me to this alleged speculation having on Wikipedia then. felinoel 10:30, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

*sigh* We are not Wikipedia. They are 99.999% guaranteed to have those numbers. If we're wrong, we'll change it. CuboneKing 17:59, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

(resetting indent) Felinoel's comment was because Kenji-girl said we had less speculation thank wikipedia/wikia. Oh, and check this out. Wikipedia uses the same speculation as us. Their numbers are under Arceus. Turtwig's A-B-Cs (talk | contribs) 18:17, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

Plus, there's also Wikia's article on Chiramii. It claims that Rattata, Sentret, Zigzagoon, and Bidoof are released from the professor's Poké Ball. Totally untrue. RB/FRLG have Nidoran♀, Yellow has Pikachu, GS/HGSS has Marill, Crystal has Wooper, RS has Azurill, Emerald has Lotad, DP has Munchlax, and Platinum I forget. Either way, we're better. TTEchidna 20:00, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

Name Change?

Would it be possible to change my username from GreenGyarados to ♫Green♫? Thanks in advance. ♫Green♫ギャラドス♫Talk♫ 04:09, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

You understand that there's no going back, and no changing again, correct? TTEchidna 05:44, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

Yes. I've had this username on BMGf for five months, and it's going to stay. ♫Green♫ギャラドス♫Talk♫ 14:40, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

Emergency! Need assistance!

Oh, wait, false alarm. Go back to sleep. —darklordtrom 09:58, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

He's not asleep yet, he's on the phone with me. Mind your words, Trommy boy. --Darkeiya talk to me! 10:04, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

I'll come back in an hour or so then. —darklordtrom 10:12, 9 July 2010 (UTC)

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

THIS F**KING PIKACHU JUST DELETED MY GAME ARTICLE just as i was creating it!!!!!!! WHAT IN THE WHOLE WORLD SHOULD I DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! –—Thelateryears 05:28, 10 July 2010 (UTC)

I suggest you wait out the block I'm going to give you for breaking the code of conduct by swearing at another user, and then work productively on games that actually exist when you come back. —darklordtrom 05:33, 10 July 2010 (UTC)

This is more hilarious than Bawile. TTEchidna 05:42, 10 July 2010 (UTC)

EXCUSE ME! WHAT IN DIALGA, PALKIA, GIRATINA, AND ARCEUS HAVE YOU DONE TO THIS POOR FELLOW? I AM SERIOUS! LET ME CREATE THE GAME PAGE THELATERYEARS WAS WORKINONG ON AND BLOCK COOLPIKACHU OR BULBAPEDIA MAY NOT SEE THE RELEASE OF BLACK AND WHITE AND YOULL BE CRYING TO KINGDOM COME! DONT TAKE ME LIGHTLY!

--Reshiram and Zekrom 04:01, 11 July 2010 (UTC)

I'm sorry, but your signature has to reflect your username, and link back to either your user page or your user talk page. Please conform to this rule as soon as possible. TTEchidna 04:06, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

DARE TO TALK TO ME LIKE THAT? HUH? --Reshiram and Zekrom 04:12, 11 July 2010 (UTC)

I do indeed. TTEchidna 04:14, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

LOVELY... YOU STILL DO HAVE A CHOICE BEFORE I NUKE BULBAPEDIA! --Reshiram and Zekrom 04:16, 11 July 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, no. TTEchidna 04:18, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

I like this talk page section. --Darkeiya talk to me! 04:20, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

Wow, what is this guy thinking?--Pokélova! 08:39, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

This is hilarious. Please, carry on... たかはりい 12:17, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

Seconded. This made my day. ギザみみピチュー ^話して 13:37, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

Haha yeah, this is too funny wtf. OMG WE HAEV TO SAVE BULBAPEDIA!! :O --ZestyCactus 13:50, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

This... Pure lol. Did this guy actually think he had a chance of convincing TTE? CuboneKing 17:56, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

An idea for a new project

I was told to ask a staff member if i wanted to start a project, so...

How about "project sidegames"? It could aim to write comprehensive articles on the side games/spin-offs/minigames of the Pokemon series. I know we already have "project games", but I've seen subprojects before, and maybe it could be one of those. Is it a good idea? Flyingtypefan 00:17, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

I'd say it's a good idea. The side games do tend to be ignored under project games. TTEchidna 00:20, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

Okay! I'll go start it. Flyingtypefan 00:27, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

Issue with edits

Whenver I make an edit on Bulbapedia, such as letting everyone know a Jirachi is being distributed in North America right now (not counting the one about how much I hate the anime; I understand what I did wrong), I check back later and it's no longer there. Can you please explain to me why this is? --TheAnimeSucks 00:56, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

It must have been reverted. CuboneKing 00:57, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

But why?--TheAnimeSucks 01:00, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

I took a look at your edit and you can't just have everything in all-caps like that. This is an encyclopedia, and things must be written properly and according to Bulbapedia's style. If you're still having trouble, then read some of the help pages. —♥ Jello 01:03, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

Oh, I understand that one now, but I also made an edit on Turtwig's Trivia section about how both it and Bulbasaur are number 001 in their regional Pokédex, and how their evolution families have similar traits, but that one got deleted too. --TheAnimeSucks 01:07, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

If it got removed, then it wasn't notable enough to be considered trivia. —♥ Jello 01:09, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

Trivia, notable? Since when does the definition of trivia involve notability?--TheAnimeSucks 01:12, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

We don't want pointless trivia scattered across BP. In other words, our definition does. CuboneKing 01:16, 13 July 2010 (UTC)