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Recent content by Sawyer.
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CAP34 - Part 12 - Name Submissions
Final Submission Smoghorn From "foghorn" (alluding to this Pokemon's use of sound moves), "smog" (for the clouds of poisonous gas it emits), and "horn" (referencing the Dragon type). Pronounced: SMOG-hawn- Sawyer.
- Post #33
- Forum: Create-A-Pokemon Project
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CAP 34 - Part 5 - Defining Moves 2
I am strongly opposed to Clangorous Soul. I don't deny that it is a natural pairing with Dazzling and that it will offer us the most flexibility at the stats stage. However, it strikes me as a fundamentally weak and unsatisfying way of fulfilling our concept. Firstly, Clangorous Soul is the one...- Sawyer.
- Post #6
- Forum: Create-A-Pokemon Project
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CAP 34 - Part 4 - Ability Poll 2
Armor Tail/Dazzling/Queenly Majesty Unburden Mold Breaker- Sawyer.
- Post #73
- Forum: CAP Voting
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CAP 34 - Part 4 - Ability Poll 1
Unburden Speed Boost Armor Tail/Dazzling/Queenly Majesty Levitate Supreme Overlord Mold Breaker- Sawyer.
- Post #76
- Forum: CAP Voting
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CAP 34 - Part 3 - Typing Discussion
I share viol and bass's concern about priority attackers halting our sweep. However, it's worth mentioning the following factors which will mitigate our priority weakness: CAP34 can activate Throat Spray by KOing a weakened opponent, so it will be difficult for an opponent to force damage on it...- Sawyer.
- Post #25
- Forum: Create-A-Pokemon Project
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CAP 34 - Part 3 - Typing Discussion
In my opinion, we should choose a relatively poor offensive typing for CAP34, forcing it to rely on super-effective coverage moves rather than spamming STAB attacks. This approach synergises well with Throat Spray because: Throat Spray frees up a moveslot for CAP34 to run additional coverage...- Sawyer.
- Post #12
- Forum: Create-A-Pokemon Project
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CAP 34 - Part 2 - Defining Moves 1
In my view, trying to "keep our options open" at this stage by selecting a palette of different sound-based moves would be a mistake. Psychic Noise is pretty clearly our best choice, offering acceptable damage output, a way for our sweeper to invalidate Unaware and other passive defensive...- Sawyer.
- Post #30
- Forum: Create-A-Pokemon Project
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CAP 34 - Part 1 - Concept Assessment Item Poll 1
Eject Pack Assault Vest Air Balloon Throat Spray Focus Sash- Sawyer.
- Post #40
- Forum: CAP Voting
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CAP 34 - Part 1 - Concept Assessment
What are some items that are pro-concept and have the requisite power to be used? Metronome Blunder Policy Throat Spray Power Herb Note: I removed Quick Claw from this list due to being uncompetitive, Eviolite for being dull, and Weakness Policy for depending too much on the element of...- Sawyer.
- Post #24
- Forum: Create-A-Pokemon Project
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CAP 34 - Part 1 - Concept Submissions
Final Submission Name: The Mighty Burden Description: This Pokemon promises immense power or utility, but requires an unprecedented level of support from its teammates in order to unlock its full potential. Justification: What new territory will your Concept Pokemon explore, why do you...- Sawyer.
- Post #14
- Forum: Create-A-Pokemon Project
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