1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.
  2. If your account is currently registered using an @aol.com, @comcast.net or @verizon.net email address, you should change this to another email address. These providers have been rejecting all emails from @bulbagarden.net email addresses, preventing user registrations, and thread/conversation notifications. If you have been impacted by this issue and are currently having trouble logging into your account, please contact us via the link at the bottom right hand of the forum home, and we'll try to sort things out for you as soon as possible.
  3. Bulbagarden has launched a new public Discord server. Click Here!
Cookies Problems with some email providers Bulbagarden's Official Discord Server

Forum Battle Rules & Report a Forum Battle

Discussion in 'Forum Battles' started by SiberianTiger, Mar 21, 2010.

Page 1 of 5
  1. SiberianTiger

    SiberianTiger I Invented the Pidgeot

    Blog Posts:
    0
    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2010
    Messages:
    1,438
    Likes Received:
    6
    BMG | PWN | PXR​

    [​IMG]
    by 8-Bit​

    This is the area for those members of the URPG that don't have messenger battling capabilities. This board is also for people who have difficulty being on at the same time as others.

    Battling in the Forum
    • Members without an instant messenger may have up to 3 battles here. Members with an instant messenger may have only 1 battle at a time. If a Gym Leader needs to battle someone for his/her gym, they may create a thread that does not count towards the limit. The same applies to tournament battlers for a tournament battle.
    • If you don't have someone to battle, try the Trainer Station (BMG | PWN | PXR). Post your request or accept someone’s challenge.
    • Figure out the rules of the battle with your opponent before starting the thread. A list of valid battle rules can be found in this post (URPG Info Hub).
    • Once a battle is agreed upon, one of the battlers should create a thread. The title of the thread should read something like 'Trainer vs Trainer'. The first post in the thread must state the rules of the battle.
    • Only one battle may take place per thread.
    • Each battler selects their Pokémon and their move. Then they wait for a referee to ref the turn. Afterwards, the battlers send another set of moves and the ref refs them. This continues until a winner is declared.
    • It is important to note that in Public battle modes in which you select your moves in the chat or thread, you must alternate sending your Pokemon and moves first. The battlers can agree on who sends his/her Pokemon first, or the ref can roll to see who gets to decide. Gym leaders are allowed to force the challenger to send first. After a battler sends his/her Pokemon out first, the other battler sends his/her Pokemon and move. Afterwards, the person who sent his/her Pokemon first sends their move second. Then battlers take turns alternating sending first. If a single Pokemon is knocked out in a turn, the battler replaces that Pokemon, but this does not count as sending first or second, so the alternation of sending first continues normally. If both Pokemon are knocked out in a single turn, then the battlers select their Pokemon as though they are continuing alternating. Sending implied moves, such as continuing Outrage, recharging for Hyper Beam, and a battler sending his/her last remaining Pokemon still count for alternating sending first or second.
    • Try to make the battle more fun on the forum. Instead of saying "Thunder", try "Pikachu, use that mighty electrical Thunder you have on Blastoise." Refs can add description as well!
    • No referee is obligated to ref your battle. A referee will show up to the battle when one of them is available; do not pester anyone to ref for you.
    • Remember, you may not add moves, an ability, or trade Pokemon that are still in a battle, even if it has fainted.
    • If a battle not on the forum does not finish due to someone leaving, someone may post the battle on the forum to continue it, although it may be continued on instant messenger again if possible.
    • Despite the Forum Battles section existing, it is highly encouraged for battlers to battle on Discord for the fastest and best experience.
    • Do not post in your battle thread just to bump it to a higher ranked page; your opponent and ref will still find it, although you may choose to notify them about it elsewhere.

    Inactive Opponents or Referees

    If an opponent or ref has not continued one of your battles in a while, you (or the ref or an official) may send the person a visitor message (VM) about doing so. If a battler does not continue the battle within 168 hours (1 week) of a VM about the battle, he/she forfeits, unless it is an important battle (Gym, Tournament). If it is an important battle, post in this thread and a Senior Referee will decide if the battler gets more time to continue the battle or not. If a ref has not continued a battle within 168 hours of a VM, a new ref may replace him/her, which can be acquired by posting in this thread as well.

    If a person is repeatedly slow in continuing a battle, that may be reported in this thread as well, and a Senior Referee may lower the time for him/her respond as needed.
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Mar 22, 2016
    SiberianTiger, Mar 21, 2010
    #1
  2. Black_Cat320

    Black_Cat320 Lazy lil'kitty

    Blog Posts:
    0
    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2010
    Messages:
    1,183
    Likes Received:
    0
    Re: Report a Battle

    Alright, thank you
     
    Black_Cat320, Apr 23, 2010
    #2
  3. Akinai

    Akinai (See what? Hear what?)

    Blog Posts:
    0
    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2010
    Messages:
    1,885
    Likes Received:
    5
    Akinai, Apr 24, 2010
    #3
  4. Ataro

    Ataro URPG Official

    Blog Posts:
    0
    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2010
    Messages:
    5,011
    Likes Received:
    114
    Ataro, Apr 25, 2010
    #4
  5. Falconwing

    Falconwing The Greatest Pokémon Ranger Deputy Chief of Staff

    Blog Posts:
    6
    Joined:
    May 12, 2009
    Messages:
    37,211
    Likes Received:
    2,455
    Falconwing, Apr 27, 2010
    #5
  6. Mubz

    Mubz Unregistered user

    Blog Posts:
    0
    Joined:
    Apr 24, 2010
    Messages:
    2,141
    Likes Received:
    2
    Mubz, Apr 30, 2010
    #6
  7. Dust

    Dust New Member

    Blog Posts:
    0
    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2010
    Messages:
    281
    Likes Received:
    0
    Re: Report a Battle

    Dust vs. Karas132
    It's been over a week since the last post in this match, and I haven't been able to get a hold of ATF. It's at a point where the battle should be decided in the next turn, so could another ref please come and take over if possible? Thanks.
     
    Dust, May 1, 2010
    #7
  8. HikaruIzumi

    HikaruIzumi Too cool for real life.

    Blog Posts:
    0
    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2010
    Messages:
    702
    Likes Received:
    4
    Re: Report a Battle

    I'd like to report my 2 battles. They are both reffed by BlueJello. I sent him a message a few days ago but he hasn't been online for a long time. Am I supposed to wait for his reply??

    Links:
    Nonpain vs HikaruIzumi

    Piano VS HikaruIzumi
     
    HikaruIzumi, May 7, 2010
    #8
  9. Alaskapigeon

    Alaskapigeon The Hyacinth Girl

    Blog Posts:
    0
    Joined:
    Aug 31, 2009
    Messages:
    2,726
    Likes Received:
    1
    Alaskapigeon, May 9, 2010
    #9
  10. Torchictrainer101

    Torchictrainer101 New Member

    Blog Posts:
    0
    Joined:
    Apr 18, 2010
    Messages:
    128
    Likes Received:
    0
    Torchictrainer101, May 24, 2010
    #10
  11. bunny86

    bunny86 whee!

    Blog Posts:
    0
    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2010
    Messages:
    360
    Likes Received:
    0
    bunny86, May 25, 2010
    #11
  12. cooldude500

    cooldude500 New Member

    Blog Posts:
    0
    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2010
    Messages:
    341
    Likes Received:
    0
    cooldude500, May 31, 2010
    #12
  13. Thunder410

    Thunder410 New Member

    Blog Posts:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 1, 2009
    Messages:
    1,572
    Likes Received:
    0
    Thunder410, Jun 3, 2010
    #13
  14. ChainReaction01

    ChainReaction01 Angry about Outer Heavens

    Blog Posts:
    0
    Joined:
    Feb 9, 2010
    Messages:
    5,616
    Likes Received:
    3
    Re: Report a Battle

    This battle is creeping towards the third page and it doesn't have a ref yet. I know it hasn't been a week, but...
     
    ChainReaction01, Jun 22, 2010
    #14
  15. KidWithTheGoldenArmaldo

    KidWithTheGoldenArmaldo Trust me, I'm the Doctor.

    Blog Posts:
    0
    Joined:
    May 13, 2010
    Messages:
    907
    Likes Received:
    12
    KidWithTheGoldenArmaldo, Jun 29, 2010
    #15
  16. DrStubbsberg

    DrStubbsberg Licensed Scientician

    Blog Posts:
    0
    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2010
    Messages:
    4,298
    Likes Received:
    0
    DrStubbsberg, Jul 2, 2010
    #16
  17. Legendary Master

    Legendary Master SPAAACE!

    Blog Posts:
    0
    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2009
    Messages:
    952
    Likes Received:
    1
    Legendary Master, Jul 21, 2010
    #17
  18. Solid

    Solid His exp. ITS OVER 9000!!!

    Blog Posts:
    0
    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2010
    Messages:
    219
    Likes Received:
    0
    Solid, Jul 24, 2010
    #18
  19. charizardman

    charizardman Charizard Lover Extreme

    Blog Posts:
    0
    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2010
    Messages:
    711
    Likes Received:
    0
    charizardman, Jul 26, 2010
    #19
  20. evanfardreamer

    evanfardreamer Trainer Ordinaire

    Blog Posts:
    0
    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2010
    Messages:
    788
    Likes Received:
    0
    Re: Report a Battle

    Per the first post, you should give it at least 5 days before posting to request a ref. Your battle just went up this morning; give it time, forum battles can be a bit slow.
     
    evanfardreamer, Jul 27, 2010
    #20
Page 1 of 5