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- [18:10] * Redew sets mode: +m
- [18:10] <@Minus> Hello everyone!
- [18:10] <@Minus> I'm Minus, and I'll be one your hosts today
- [18:10] <@Minus> along with EonX, Magnemite, and CyclicCompund
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- [18:11] <@CyclicCompound> *CyclicCompound
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- [18:11] <@CyclicCompound> get it right
- [18:11] <@Minus> lol
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- [18:11] * Redew sets mode: +v Muk
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- [18:11] <@Minus> C&C is the area of the site that produces most of the on-site content
- [18:11] <%Xylen> we're starting?
- [18:11] <@Minus> from analyses to articles
- [18:11] <@Minus> (yes)
- [18:12] <@Minus> keep in mind, this does not include our webzines
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- [18:12] <@Minus> such as The Smog, The PLayer, or the Competitor
- [18:13] <@Minus> by doing work in C&C, you can earn a Pre-Contributor badge (ladybug)
- [18:13] <@Minus> on the forums
- [18:13] <@Minus> If you continue to do work, you may even be considered for a Contributor badge (teardrop)
- [18:13] <@Minus> Magnemite
- [18:14] <@Minus> will now talk about the parts of the C&C forum
- [18:14] <@Magnemite> the c&c forums are located here: http://www.smogon.com/forums/#contribute.27
- [18:14] <@GoddessBriyella> wow
- [18:15] <@GoddessBriyella> this channel inflated quickly
- [18:15] <@Magnemite> the preliminary pokedex forum is where completed analyses that are ready for upload go
- [18:15] <@Magnemite> sixth/past generation contributions
- [18:15] <@Magnemite> is where all of the writing happens
- [18:16] <@Magnemite> for both current and past gens, respectively
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- [18:16] <@Magnemite> and "archives" is where outdated analyses go
- [18:17] <@Magnemite> this is where pretty much everything related to c&c happens
- [18:17] <@Magnemite> CyclicCompound
- [18:17] <@Magnemite> you are next
- [18:17] <@Magnemite> :o
- [18:17] <@CyclicCompound> okay cool
- [18:17] <@CyclicCompound> so
- [18:17] <@CyclicCompound> the most important thing about coming into C&C
- [18:18] <@CyclicCompound> is that you should be somewhat knowledgeable about whatever it is you're doing
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- [18:18] <@CyclicCompound> if you're looking to get onto the GP team, your grammar skills should be somewhat good
- [18:18] <@CyclicCompound> if you're looking to write an analysis,
- [18:18] <@CyclicCompound> you should have experience in the tier you're writing for,
- [18:18] <@CyclicCompound> and definitely experience with the pokemon.
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- [18:19] <@CyclicCompound> however, don't be intimidated.
- [18:19] <@CyclicCompound> it's okay if you're still starting out and you make a few little errors here and there.
- [18:19] <@CyclicCompound> that's what QC and GP teams are for, and they'll help you iron out any kinks.
- [18:20] <@CyclicCompound> but as a basic guideline, be comfortable discussing the tier.
- [18:20] <@Minus> (QC stands for Quality Control and GP stands for Grammar-Prose; we'll go over them later)
- [18:20] <@CyclicCompound> so when you think you're ready to reserve something,
- [18:20] <@CyclicCompound> yeah that.
- [18:21] <@CyclicCompound> but anyways, in every single tier's C&C forum, there is a stickied thread known as the "reservation index."
- [18:21] <@Minus> (such as this for RU: http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/ru-c-c-index-look-here-if-you-need-to-reserve-an-analysis.3509721/)
- [18:21] <@CyclicCompound> This is where you reserve analyses. It is essentially a more organized version of people saying "dibs on _____."
- [18:22] <@CyclicCompound> if you're an unbadged member, you are allowed to reserve up to two Pokemon at any given time.
- [18:22] <@CyclicCompound> Once one of your reservations has reached the stage where it is written up in paragraphs, you may reserve another.
- [18:22] <@CyclicCompound> However, if you are a badged member, you may have up to three analyses in reservation at a time.
- [18:23] <@CyclicCompound> That's one of the few concrete incentives to having a badge, by the way.
- [18:23] <@CyclicCompound> Anyways, from the time you reserve something, you have 72 hours to post a completed skeleton in the tier's respective C&C forum.
- [18:23] <@CyclicCompound> (we'll cover skeletons in a bit.)
- [18:23] <@Magnemite> it's worth noting that in some tiers badgeholders are able to reserve more than 3 analyses
- [18:23] <@Magnemite> such as ru
- [18:23] <@CyclicCompound> ^
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- [18:24] <@CyclicCompound> particularly if you're a trusted member of the community.
- [18:24] <@Minus> or UU for that matter
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- [18:24] <@Magnemite> however, you're still expected to get them done in a timely fasion
- [18:24] <@Magnemite> *fashion
- [18:24] <@CyclicCompound> yup.
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- [18:24] <@CyclicCompound> no comment upon the state of my current RU analyses.
- [18:24] <@CyclicCompound> anyways
- [18:25] <@Magnemite> mine too
- [18:25] <@CyclicCompound> you have 72 hours to post your completed skeleton, and the way you do that
- [18:25] <@EonX> (i will call this into question after this workshop both of you >.> )
- [18:25] <@CyclicCompound> is with the "create thread" button
- [18:25] <@Minus> (lol)
- [18:25] <@CyclicCompound> on the top right-hand corner of the page
- [18:25] <@CyclicCompound> it's light blue and fairly big so it shouldn't be too hard to find.
- [18:26] <@CyclicCompound> when creating your thread, title it whatever the name of your reserved pokemon is, and give it the [WIP] tag, which stands for Work in Progress.
- [18:27] <@CyclicCompound> once your skeleton is complete, title it [Pokemon] (QC 0/3), and give it the [Quality Control] tag.
- [18:27] <@CyclicCompound> now EonX is going to discuss what exactly a skeleton is :)
- [18:28] <@EonX> a skeleton is basically what it sounds like
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- [18:28] <@EonX> a rought outline of the pokemon you're doing an analysis on
- [18:29] <@EonX> the parts of an analysis are Overview, Moves, Set Details, Usage Tips, Team Options, Other Options, and Checks and Counters
- [18:29] <@EonX> Moves, Set Details, Usage Tips, and Team Options will be in every set within the analysis
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- [18:29] <@EonX> The Overview comes first
- [18:29] <@Minus> (for reference: http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/tauros-qc-0-3.3512381/)
- [18:30] <@EonX> This will detail the Pokemon's strong points, weak points, and likely touch upon the sets the Pokemon commonly uses
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- [18:30] <@Magnemite> this thread contains the format btw
- [18:30] <@Magnemite> http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/generation-6-analysis-format.3495073/
- [18:30] <@Minus> (wrong link, look at this: http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/gallade-qc-0-3.3509845/)
- [18:31] <@EonX> In the Moves section, you should detail what each move in the set does
- [18:31] <@EonX> If moves are slashed together, be sure to mention the move that comes before the slash first
- [18:31] <@EonX> As this is likely the more useful move in general
- [18:32] <@EonX> You can also include moves that aren't slash-worthy, but are still viable for the set in question
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- [18:32] <@EonX> But be sure to do this after you have explained all of the given moves in the set
- [18:32] <@EonX> In Set Details, you will explain the EVs, nature, and held item
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- [18:33] <@EonX> If there are alternates to any of these, you can list them at the end of Set Details, stating their uses over the primary choices
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- [18:33] <@EonX> Usage Tips is really important, even moreso than everything else
- [18:34] <@EonX> Within Usage Tips, explain how the Pokemon is used. Make sure that someone who has never used the set before knows how to make the most use of it
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- [18:34] <@EonX> This can include stating what the Pokemon wants to come in on and what it may want to try and avoid
- [18:35] <@EonX> In Team Options, you should list kinds of Pokemon that work well with the set
- [18:35] <@EonX> This can include stuff like "SR Support", "Hazard Control", "wallbreakers", "Wish Support", and so on
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- [18:36] <@EonX> In the Other Options section, you should list moves that aren't mentioned in any set that may still be viable, but are usually outclassed by other Pokemon in the given tier
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- [18:37] <@EonX> The last section is Checks and Counters
- [18:37] <@EonX> This is where you list the Pokemon that are good answers to the given Pokemon you're doing an analysis of
- [18:37] <@EonX> Try to list these in order of most effective to least effective, so the reader has a better understanding as to what the best answers to the Pokemon in question are
- [18:38] <@EonX> Also, be sure to note the differences between a Counter and a Check
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- [18:38] <@EonX> You'll want to list Counters before Checks
- [18:38] <@EonX> as Counters are safer answers under most circumstances
- [18:39] <@CyclicCompound> (just to clarify, note that the overview, other options, and checks & counters are done once for the whole analysis, while the other sections are repeated for each set).
- [18:39] <@EonX> Magnemite will now discuss how your metagame knowledge will be shown within a skeleton
- [18:39] <@EonX> (I mentioned this at the start)
- [18:40] <@Magnemite> the most important thing when choosing which pokemon you want to do an analysis on
- [18:40] <@CyclicCompound> (sorry, didn't see it at first)
- [18:40] <@Magnemite> before reserving a pokemon, make sure that you have knowledge of how the pokemon you are reserving works in that metagame
- [18:41] <@Magnemite> if the quality control (qc) team feels that your analysis does not accurately reflect how the pokemon performs in the metagame, it may be reassigned
- [18:42] <@Magnemite> however, if you feel that you have a bit of knowledge on how the pokemon works but feel that you need a bit more
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- [18:43] <@Magnemite> (and even if you don't, it's still a good idea)
- [18:43] <@Magnemite> you should test out the sets that you incluse in your analysis on the simulator
- [18:43] <@Magnemite> *include
- [18:44] <@Magnemite> looking at the respective tier subforums in competitive discussion can also be a good idea
- [18:44] <@Minus> (This is Pokemon Showdown!, Smogon's official battle simulator: http://play.pokemonshowdown.com/)
- [18:45] <@Magnemite> basically, in a nutshell, analyses are supposed to be written as a guide to an individual pokemon written by someone who is skilled at using them
- [18:45] <@Magnemite> however, as stated earlier, the qc team is still there to help you out
- [18:46] <@Magnemite> so if you aren't sure about minor details, it isn't the end of the world
- [18:47] <@Magnemite> next, EonX will talk about how to make changes to your skeleton after it is written
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- [18:48] <@EonX> Some people may come along and comment on your WIP with things to add. Only add what you feel should be added
- [18:49] <@EonX> If you have questions on what was suggested, feel free to ask a QC Member in the given C&C section your analysis is in for clarification
- [18:49] <@EonX> (we don't bite)
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- [18:50] <@EonX> Once you feel like your skeleton has all of the needed information, go ahead and change the tag found in the title to "Quality Control"
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- [18:51] <@EonX> (Go to Edit Title and hover over it for the dropdown list to appear)
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- [18:51] <@EonX> Members of that tier's Quality Control team will go over your analysis thoroughly
- [18:51] <@EonX> Suggesting changes they feel are necessary along the way
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- [18:52] <@EonX> If they feel that the information given is solid, they will stamp (otherwise known as "check") it with their approval
- [18:53] <@EonX> After the 2nd stamp (check) you will then write up your analysis in full paragraph form
- [18:53] <@EonX> Make sure to keep the original skeleton in the [HIDE][./HIDE] tags
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- [18:53] <@EonX> After finishing the write up, a 3rd QC Member will look it over and suggest any final changes that need to be made
- [18:54] <@EonX> If few or none need to be made, they will give you your 3rd stamp (check) to allow you to enter the "Copyediting" phase
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- [18:55] <@EonX> After the 3rd stamp, change the tag to "Copyediting" and add [GP 0/2] to the end of the thread title
- [18:55] <@EonX> This will let our wonderful GP (Grammar-Prose) Team know that your analysis is ready to be checked by them
- [18:56] <@EonX> They'll make sure that everything looks good with your Grammar and that your Prose is solid (hint GP Team!)
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- [18:56] <@EonX> You can also send them a VM on Smogon with a link to your analysis so they can notice it faster
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- [18:57] <@EonX> Just know that they're very busy with all of the analyses around the site and may not get to your's right away
- [18:57] <@EonX> But once you get two GP checks, you can change the tag in the title to "Done" to signal the C&C Moderators in the given tier than your analysis is ready for upload!
- [18:58] <@EonX> Once you've done that, one of the C&C Moderators in the given forum (such as myself for RU C&C) will move your thread to the Prelimary Pokedex
- [18:58] <@EonX> Where it will then be uploaded on-site for everyone to see!
- [18:58] <%Xylen> (There's a list of GP members here, http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/grammar-prose-team-queue-here-we-go-again.3489979/ )
- [18:59] <@EonX> Analyses aren't the only part of C&C however
- [18:59] <@EonX> CyclicCompound will now go over Aritcles
- [18:59] <@CyclicCompound> thank you :)
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- [18:59] <@CyclicCompound> so the other major part of C&C apart from analyses are articles and letters.
- [18:59] <+Muk> Articles? Like the articles and guides I see on Smogon University's main site?
- [18:59] <@CyclicCompound> Yes, that's correct.
- [18:59] <+Muk> Sounds great!
- [19:00] <@CyclicCompound> Thank you, Muk.
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- [19:00] <@CyclicCompound> Yes, those are where those articles come from.
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- [19:00] <@Magnemite> (lol seismitoad)
- [19:00] <@CyclicCompound> It's very easy to reserve articles and letters, most people don't do it though because they're long.
- [19:01] <@Minus> (we'll get to it seismitoad)
- [19:01] <@CyclicCompound> However, I should note that they're often written over a period of months, so it's really not that much work!
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- [19:01] <@CyclicCompound> To reserve them, there is a reservation index in the articles and letters subforum.
- [19:01] <@CyclicCompound> just type what you want to write about, and tag macle by writing @macle.
- [19:02] <@CyclicCompound> Articles and Letters can be about anything, the primary difference between the two is simply that letters are shorter but might be over a more specific concept.
- [19:02] <@EonX> (do that here: http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/gen-6-articles-claims-suggestions.3489987/ )
- [19:03] <@CyclicCompound> Common article topics include guides to certain playstyles (e.g. Rain or Trick Room),
- [19:03] <@CyclicCompound> and also anything that requires explanation beyond just experience
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- [19:04] <@CyclicCompound> the whole point of articles is to educate people on something that might be hard to learn simply from an analysis
- [19:04] <+Muk> What if I want to write an article for an old generation, like Red / Blue / Yellow? Can I still do that?
- [19:04] <@CyclicCompound> Absolutely, Muk, I'm glad you asked!
- [19:04] <@CyclicCompound> You can write articles for any tier.
- [19:04] <@CyclicCompound> You can even write articles that don't pertain to a certain tier.
- [19:04] <@Minus> (If you have questions, we'll answer them after we finish, so stay tuned!)
- [19:05] <@EonX> (suggest ones for older metas here: http://www.smogon.com/forums/forums/articles-and-letters.106/)
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- [19:05] <@CyclicCompound> articles will be linked to the respective tier's hub page.
- [19:05] <@Minus> (it's not, well i didn't plan it O.o)
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- [19:06] <@CyclicCompound> so unlike analyses,
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- [19:06] <@CyclicCompound> articles rarely follow a common format.
- [19:07] <@CyclicCompound> because of that, your article "skeleton" can be an outline in any form, and you may fill it in however you'd like.
- [19:07] <@CyclicCompound> It's really whatever works for you.
- [19:07] <@CyclicCompound> People may also volunteer to write sections of the article.
- [19:07] <@CyclicCompound> Finally, just like analyses, articles have a QC and GP process.
- [19:08] <@CyclicCompound> However, because of the nature of articles, there is no set team that deals with articles. Often it's people from the tiers that it best represents, or QC members that are knowledgeable about the article in question.
- [19:08] <@CyclicCompound> However, the GP process is the same.
- [19:08] <@CyclicCompound> Also, as a side note,
- [19:09] <@CyclicCompound> don't be upset at the GP team if your article takes a while to be GP'd.
- [19:09] <@CyclicCompound> Articles often end up being much longer than analyses, and have lower priority as well in most cases.
- [19:09] <@Minus> (they're are super long oml, I've only GP'd one article my whole life)
- [19:09] <@CyclicCompound> So oftentimes the GP team either has other things to get to, or they don't have enough time to work on one.
- [19:10] <@CyclicCompound> But sit tight, they'll eventually get there.
- [19:10] <@CyclicCompound> So that's all you need to know about articles.
- [19:10] <@CyclicCompound> and letters.
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- [19:10] <@CyclicCompound> now I will be going over a completely different topic: the QC teams.
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- [19:11] <@CyclicCompound> QC stands for Quality Control, as you probably already know.
- [19:11] <@CyclicCompound> They're the people who check over analyses to make sure the content is up to snuff.
- [19:11] <@CyclicCompound> Every single metagame, including soon OMs, has their own QC team.
- [19:12] <@CyclicCompound> They'll give you feedback (which you should follow), and give you stamps that signify that your analysis is good.
- [19:12] <@EonX> (if you want to know who's in a certain tier's QC Team, look in the Reservation Index for that tier's C&C)
- [19:12] <+Muk> And do the members of a QC team discuss a given analysis amongst themselves, agreeing upon the best possible product?
- [19:12] <@CyclicCompound> Thanks for asking, Muk, the answer is that ANYBODY can discuss a given analysis!
- [19:12] <@CyclicCompound> Even YOU!
- [19:13] <@CyclicCompound> QC teams often discuss sets on IRC, as well as on the analysis itself.
- [19:13] <@CyclicCompound> These IRC channels are public and anyone can chip in.
- [19:14] <@CyclicCompound> For example, the OU QC team uses #ouqc to discuss analyses.
- [19:14] <@CyclicCompound> You can find information about QC channels in most tiers' subforums, or you can simply ask someone if it's not listed.
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- [19:14] <@CyclicCompound> And of course, you're always welcome to post suggestions in a thread, even if you're not a QC member.
- [19:15] <@CyclicCompound> QC is also in charge of rejecting analyses.
- [19:15] <@EonX> (like Arikado usually does for RU)
- [19:15] <@CyclicCompound> This can either be because the set is bad, or because the writer's analysis isn't adequate.
- [19:15] <@CyclicCompound> If QC rejects your analysis, don't feel bad.
- [19:16] <@CyclicCompound> Minus has had 6 rejected analyses and he's still an awesome contributor.
- [19:16] <%Xylen> If QC rejects your analysis, do you have to rewrite it over?
- [19:16] <@CyclicCompound> No, it is usually reassigned if the Pokemon still requires an analysis.
- [19:16] <@CyclicCompound> so finally, the QC teams themselves are comprised of simple contributors.
- [19:16] <%Xylen> And how many rejects does it take to be reassigned?
- [19:16] <@CyclicCompound> three.
- [19:17] <@Magnemite> 3
- [19:17] <@CyclicCompound> There are basically two ways of getting onto a tier's QC team:
- [19:17] <@CyclicCompound> The first is to be a proven competent player, basically being a good tournament presence.
- [19:18] <@CyclicCompound> For example, in the OU QC team, members like Dice and BKC are well-known for doing well in tournaments.
- [19:18] <@CyclicCompound> On the other hand, you can also get in by being a good presence in C&C and contributing a lot.
- [19:18] <@EonX> (like i did)
- [19:18] <@CyclicCompound> I, personally, have never played a smogon tournament in my life, and to be completely honest, I'm not even very good at laddering.
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- [19:19] <@CyclicCompound> however, I know the tier very well, and I've contributed a ton to OU C&C, so by virtue of my dedication to the tier, I got on the QC team.
- [19:20] <@CyclicCompound> So even if you're not an accomplished, famous, tournament player, pure dedication and hard work can go a long way.
- [19:20] <@CyclicCompound> Now Minus will talk about GP teams.
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- [19:21] <@Minus> You've probably heard the term "GP" like 10000 times by now
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- [19:21] <@Minus> but what is it exactly?
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- [19:21] * AdrianMarin is now known as Need
- [19:21] <@Minus> Well, GP is a group of users that goes and checks the grammar of the analyses
- [19:21] * Need is now known as needtohearitmore
- [19:21] * needtohearitmore is now known as notenoughgp
- [19:21] <@Minus> I myself am apart of the GP team
- [19:22] <@Minus> What is we do is go to analyses that have the tag "copyediting"
- [19:22] <@Minus> and we check the grammar of it
- [19:22] <@Minus> There is only one GP team, unlike the many QC teams
- [19:22] <@Minus> afterall, it /is/ only one language n_n
- [19:22] * notenoughgp is now known as AdrianMarin
- [19:23] <@Magnemite> (by the way, there will be a full log of this workshop available after it is finished, so if you missed part of it, don't worry)
- [19:23] <@Minus> In order to join the team
- [19:23] * Arhops is now known as inb4translatedanalysisplural
- [19:23] <@Minus> you have to show that you know your grammar by making amateur checks on analyses
- [19:23] <@Magnemite> (however, we encourage you to stick around for the whole thing in order to ask questions at the end!)
- [19:24] <@Minus> what that means is that you check the grammar of an analyses (similar to qc peer edits like cyclic talked about)
- [19:24] <@Minus> but don't give a stamp
- [19:24] <@Minus> In addition, Smogon has developped its own "Pokegrammar"
- [19:24] <@Minus> such as always capitalizing the word "Pokemon"
- [19:24] <@Minus> etc
- [19:25] <@Minus> There will be a workshop on GP later
- [19:25] <@Minus> I'll contanct anyone interested once we get the times for it
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- [19:25] <%Xylen> (By later you mean this session?)
- [19:25] <@Minus> Now Magnemite will go over the IRC channels of QC and GP
- [19:26] <@Minus> (no Xylen, I mean there will be a whole new workshop for it)
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- [19:26] <@Magnemite> there are quite a few reasons to want to get in touch with qc members
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- [19:27] <@Magnemite> if you have specific or general questions regarding your analysis / sets
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- [19:27] <@Magnemite> the best way to reach them is via irc
- [19:28] <@Minus> (there will be a Q&A session after we finish. You can ask questions then!)
- [19:28] <@Magnemite> this can be done by PMing them or finding them in the respective channels
- [19:28] <@Magnemite> #grammar is (obviously) where gp related questions should go
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- [19:29] <@Magnemite> while #C&C is for general c&c concerns
- [19:29] <@Magnemite> there is a qc channel for ou, #ouqc
- [19:29] <@Magnemite> but the other tiers don't have special qc channels
- [19:30] <@Magnemite> however, the main tier channels are good places to discuss sets or analyses
- [19:30] <@Magnemite> these are #xyuu, #rarelyused, #neverused, #littlecup, #doubles, and #ubers
- [19:31] <@Magnemite> note that while you can ask qc members for a checkby PMing or VMing them on the forums
- [19:32] <@Magnemite> they are often busy and might not get to your analysis right away
- [19:32] <@Magnemite> so please be patient and refrain from bugging them
- [19:32] <@Magnemite> next, CyclicCompound will talk about what to do when there are no analyses to reserve
- [19:33] <@EonX> (some do give priority to their VMs though, like myself)
- [19:33] <@CyclicCompound> ALright
- [19:33] <@CyclicCompound> so
- [19:33] <@CyclicCompound> Oftentimes there is simply nothing to reserve after some period of time.
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- [19:34] <@CyclicCompound> In OU, for example, we have on average maybe about 1 or 2 sets per week that need to get written up, but due to the large number of interested writers, they're often snapped up within hours.
- [19:34] <@CyclicCompound> so in that case, what you SHOULD NOT DO is frantically post in the reservation thread trying to reserve unviable things.
- [19:34] <@CyclicCompound> I have seen this happen at least 15 times in OU.
- [19:35] <@CyclicCompound> And no, lopunny will not be getting an OU analysis, no matter how eager someone is to write it.
- [19:35] <@CyclicCompound> however, the important thing to remember is that there is almost ALWAYS a way to contribute outside of purely writing.
- [19:36] <@CyclicCompound> You are more than welcome to post in any analysis or article thread and suggest changes.
- [19:36] <@CyclicCompound> Testing sets is also welcome, if you see something that looks dubious, test it!
- [19:36] <@CyclicCompound> Come back with results, perhaps you'll find something that can be changed to make it better
- [19:36] <@CyclicCompound> .
- [19:37] <@CyclicCompound> and finally, just because something's already got the [Done] tag and uploaded doesn't mean it can't be changed.
- [19:37] <@CyclicCompound> If you're skimming through the Strategy Pokedex and find something that looks like it could be made better, bring it up.
- [19:37] <@CyclicCompound> In most tiers you can do this via the reservation threads. Some tiers, like OU, have a dedicated thread for it
- [19:37] <@CyclicCompound> .
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- [19:38] <@CyclicCompound> And of course, when suggesting changes, be thorough and polite.
- [19:38] <@CyclicCompound> Don't post on someone's analysis "oml that set description is cancer"
- [19:38] <@EonX> (link to the main page of the strategy dex: http://www.smogon.com/dex/ )
- [19:38] <@CyclicCompound> Anyways, that's what to do when there's nothing to reserve.
- [19:39] <@CyclicCompound> And of course, even when there IS something to reserve, please, do these things anyway~
- [19:39] <@CyclicCompound> Don't think that reserving everything you can is the best path to a badge, because it's not.
- [19:39] <@CyclicCompound> Particularly if you're only reserving something because you want to, not because you actually know about the set in question.
- [19:40] <@EonX> (we prefer quality over quantity when it comes to ladybugs and teardrops)
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- [19:40] <@CyclicCompound> ^
- [19:40] <@CyclicCompound> exactly.
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- [19:40] <@CyclicCompound> And having a wide presence over many analyses, suggesting many sets and showing a lot of overall metagame knowledge is far more telling of your ability than a lot of analyses.
- [19:41] <@CyclicCompound> Now EonX will talk about the difference between C&C and Competitive Discussion.
- [19:41] * Xylen is now known as Brblen
- [19:42] <@EonX> So C&C and Competitive Discussion are a fair bit different
- [19:42] <@EonX> C&C is a lot more formal than Competitive Discussion
- [19:42] <@EonX> If you're wanting to talk about a metagame in general, go to that metagame's forum within Competitive Discussion
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- [19:43] <@EonX> C&C only contains analyses of Pokemon within a given tier
- [19:43] <@EonX> Only post a thread when you have permission from 1 or more of the QC Members of a given C&C area
- [19:43] <@EonX> Otherwise, it will likely be locked
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- [19:44] <@EonX> However, you're more than welcome to inquire about the possibility of a Pokemon getting an analysis in teh Reservation Index thread for that tier's C&C subforum
- [19:44] <@EonX> Just make sure that you back your suggestion with solid reasoning
- [19:44] <@EonX> Replays of the Pokemon in action are advised
- [19:45] <@EonX> In order to support your suggestion and give the QC Team an early idea of how the Pokemon plays if they have questions about its viability
- [19:45] <@EonX> The QC Team will discuss it amongst themselves, keeping in mind any discussion that takes place about it in the Reservation Index
- [19:46] <@EonX> One of the members will then announce whether the Pokemon in question will be granted an analysis and likely tag the person who originally brought the Pokemon up for discussion
- [19:46] <@EonX> If it's granted an analysis
- [19:47] <@EonX> Magnemite will now explain how to not overwork yourself when it comes to analyses and C&C in general
- [19:47] <@Magnemite> okay, we're almost ready for q&a, this is the last section
- [19:47] <@Magnemite> basically, you should make sure to pace yourself in c&c
- [19:48] <@Magnemite> not only does this help you not get burned out, but it also helps you have more fun contributing
- [19:49] <@Magnemite> you don't have to get qc checks immediately, and you don't always have to write up your analyses right away eiher
- [19:49] <@Magnemite> *either
- [19:49] <@Minus> Don't make contributing turn into a chore
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- [19:50] <@Magnemite> and don't reserve too many analyses at one time
- [19:50] <@Minus> so don't overload yourself by doing the above
- [19:50] <@Magnemite> otherwise you might not finish some of them on time, and c&c will feel more like an obligation than a way to have fun contributing
- [19:51] <@Magnemite> okay, w're ready for q&a now
- [19:51] <@Magnemite> please try to be patient, we can only answer so fast
- [19:51] <@Magnemite> :o
- [19:51] * Magnemite sets mode: -m
- [19:51] <%Xylen> can i ask the first q? :<
- [19:51] <@Magnemite> yes
- [19:51] <%Xylen> What's the best way to get into c/c
- [19:51] <@EonX> we'll try to do 3-5 at a time
- [19:51] <@EonX> btw
- [19:52] <PeefRimgar> How does taking over an analysis work?
- [19:52] <Ununhexium> [20:13] (@CyclicCompound) Even YOU!
- [19:52] <Ununhexium> Are you smokey the bear
- [19:52] <AdrianMarin> Ok so
- [19:52] <AdrianMarin> The one thing
- [19:52] <AdrianMarin> I'm confused about is
- [19:52] <AdrianMarin> I dun no hao make thred
- [19:52] <Ununhexium> Oh
- [19:52] <AdrianMarin> hao make thred
- [19:52] <@Magnemite> peefrimgar, basically when an analysis get reassigned
- [19:52] <TheBurgerKing99> adrian
- [19:52] <Arhops> how does adding sets to already an already existing analysis work?
- [19:52] <TheBurgerKing99> I already adressed that
- [19:52] <%Xylen> when you go to the forum, there's a create a thread button i think
- [19:52] <Ununhexium> There is a post thread button in the top corner
- [19:52] <TheBurgerKing99> it is a light shade of blue
- [19:52] <AdrianMarin> I'm just jk
- [19:53] <TheBurgerKing99> I should be easy to see because of this
- [19:53] <@Magnemite> it gets put up for reservation again like normal
- [19:53] <AdrianMarin> .-.
- [19:53] <@EonX> Arhops: you just put the set through QC seperately
- [19:53] <AdrianMarin> Been wanting to say that
- [19:53] <AdrianMarin> The whole time
- [19:53] <TheBurgerKing99> You have to move the mouse to the corner
- [19:53] <Seismitoad> did you answer my previous question yet?
- [19:53] <@EonX> http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/qwilfish-suicide-lead-qc-0-3.3503119/
- [19:53] <TheBurgerKing99> And press down on the mouse once while it is over the button
- [19:53] <@EonX> here's an example of that
- [19:53] <@Magnemite> if it was reassigned because the writer was lazy or w/e
- [19:53] <@Minus> Arhops, usually QC decides if a set should be added, then if will go thru QC aand GP etc. A mod will then merge the set with the main analysis onsite.
- [19:53] <@Magnemite> you can go off of their skeleton
- [19:53] <Mandaryn> As someone new to Pokemon, where would you suggest would be the best place to start?
- [19:54] <Ununhexium> Playing the game is HUGE
- [19:54] <@Minus> pick a tier and learn it first
- [19:54] <@CyclicCompound> Mandaryn: play until you're comfortable with the tier.
- [19:54] <@Magnemite> if it was reassigned for quality reasons, then it's not the best idea
- [19:54] <Arhops> do you not have to add extra checks and counters if your adding a new set to an analysis for that set?
- [19:54] <%Xylen> What's the right mindset when doing c&c? some people do it for badges, some people do it jsut for fun.
- [19:54] <TheBurgerKing99> Mandaryn: Pick a tier that sounds interesting, play it until you are good, and then do what ever you want
- [19:54] <@EonX> No Arhops
- [19:54] <AdrianMarin> I do it for both lol
- [19:54] <@EonX> The set just gets merged with the analysis already on-site
- [19:54] <AdrianMarin> I don't think it matters
- [19:55] <@EonX> which will already have a Checks and Counters section
- [19:55] <@Minus> Xylen, it's more about the fun. Who cares about a couple of pixels on your postbit lol?
- [19:55] <AdrianMarin> As long as your analyses are good
- [19:55] <%Xylen> i guess lol
- [19:55] <@Magnemite> seismitoad to answer your question
- [19:55] <%Xylen> Also another question, can inactive gp member still gp check?
- [19:55] <Mandaryn> Thanks
- [19:55] <AdrianMarin> What threas should I use to recommend a set?
- [19:55] <AdrianMarin> Thread*
- [19:55] <AdrianMarin> I noticed that bulky Charizard-Y doesn't have an analysis
- [19:55] <@Magnemite> it usually takes about 6-8 analyses to get a ladybug
- [19:56] <Seismitoad> thanks :) but it's not a set thing correct?
- [19:56] <@Magnemite> but it depends on the person and their contributions
- [19:56] <@Magnemite> and the quality of said contributions
- [19:56] <Arhops> how much does adding a set to a analysis that already exists contribute to a badge?
- [19:56] <Ununhexium> Also behavioral issues are big
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- [19:57] <@Magnemite> for example, i got mine after only 5 analyses
- [19:57] <AdrianMarin> How good should the bulletpoint-phase of an analysis look like?
- [19:57] <Seismitoad> LOL
- [19:57] <Ununhexium> Lol minus i understand you
- [19:57] <AdrianMarin> Does it need perfect grammar?
- [19:57] <@Magnemite> since i contributed a lot to qc discussions on irc
- [19:57] <@EonX> Maybe not perfect grammar
- [19:57] <Ununhexium> Adrianmarin no
- [19:57] <Ununhexium> But it helps
- [19:57] <@Minus|momishitler> skeletons don't need perfect grammar
- [19:57] <Ununhexium> Because then you can read it
- [19:57] <@EonX> But it should have the key points you plan on going over when you write it up
- [19:57] <%Xylen> hmm about articles, what does the qc team take note of? the details in the guide/article?
- [19:57] <@Minus|momishitler> have you looked at mine?
- [19:57] <@Magnemite> it definitely helps
- [19:57] <AdrianMarin> Ok, I was wondering since I tried to my my skeleton look as perfect as possible
- [19:57] <@Magnemite> and makes writing them up easier
- [19:58] <@EonX> also, lol minus. i undertand the pain completely
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- [19:58] <AdrianMarin> What thread should I use to recommend a set for an analysis?
- [19:58] <AdrianMarin> I have one in mind
- [19:58] <@EonX> Depends on what tier it's for
- [19:58] <Ununhexium> Minus i understand you
- [19:58] <Ununhexium> So much
- [19:58] <Arhops> iirc the regular reservations thread
- [19:58] * Ununhexium brohugs minus
- [19:59] <@Magnemite> if your question was asked before but didn't get answered, you can ask it again
- [19:59] <Arhops> how much does adding a set to a analysis that already exists contribute to a badge?
- [19:59] <@Magnemite> AdrianMarin you make a post in the reservation index
- [19:59] <Ununhexium> Arhops its about quality
- [19:59] <@Magnemite> Arhops it depends
- [19:59] <Ununhexium> It just helps
- [19:59] <%Xylen> hmm, also something more... unrelated to the topic, but why do you (Minus|momishitler EonX Magnemite CyclicCompound ) get into C/C?
- [19:59] <@Minus|momishitler> arhops, considering some analyses are just one set, they are p much equal
- [19:59] <Ununhexium> There are no tangible requirements
- [19:59] <@Magnemite> not as much as a full analysis
- [19:59] <@Minus|momishitler> but it depends on quality etc
- [19:59] <Ununhexium> ^
- [19:59] <@Magnemite> but still a decent amount
- [20:00] <@CyclicCompound> Xylen: tbh I enjoy doing C&C stuff
- [20:00] <@Magnemite> also, revamps of old analyses count too
- [20:00] <@CyclicCompound> QC checking, writing analyses, etc.
- [20:00] <@CyclicCompound> discussing sets is really fun
- [20:00] <@CyclicCompound> same with testing sets
- [20:00] <AdrianMarin> Thanks @ Magnemite
- [20:00] <@Magnemite> for example, after the baton pass clause, my espeon analysis needed to be revamped
- [20:00] <@EonX> Xylen: I do it because I enjoy sharing my knowledge. Whether it be through writing analyses myself, or helping others with theirs
- [20:00] <@CyclicCompound> ^
- [20:00] <@CyclicCompound> that too
- [20:00] <@CyclicCompound> :)
- [20:00] <@Minus|momishitler> If you ever feel like you've done enough for ladybug, you can always contact one of us for confirmation.
- [20:01] <@Magnemite> yeah, pretty much what cc and eonx said
- [20:01] <@Magnemite> for me at least
- [20:01] <Ununhexium> Or pm birkal (jk dont)
- [20:01] <@EonX> Sure, the badges are nice, but I feel you should do C&C because it's fun
- [20:01] <@Minus|momishitler> I did C&C because I knew my grammars and wanted to help
- [20:01] <%Xylen> Minus|momishitler!
- [20:01] <%Xylen> 08:55 Xylen Also another question, can inactive gp member still gp check?
- [20:01] <@Minus|momishitler> yes
- [20:01] <Ununhexium> Yes
- [20:01] <@Minus|momishitler> inactive gper just means don't VM them abt checks lol
- [20:01] <Ununhexium> ^
- [20:02] <%Xylen> interesting
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- [20:02] <@Minus|momishitler> Alright, I think we're done
- [20:02] <Arhops> did you guys talk about am checks and what you do when you get one y/n
- [20:02] <Ununhexium> Dont worry just vm minus and fleurdyleurse
- [20:02] <@Minus|momishitler> good to meet you all
- [20:02] <Ununhexium> Bye minus
- [20:03] <@Minus|momishitler> Magnemite will post logs shortly
- [20:03] <@Minus|momishitler> hope to see you guys in C&C!
- [20:03] <Ununhexium> Wait
- [20:03] <@Magnemite> okay, i'll make the log ending at this line n_n
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