((This is a practice battle that will take place between Flamezone and I, just as an example to show how battles will play out. The character sheets used can be found here. I've assumed control of Zantok's character.))
((The battle format here, as you may notice, is sort of different from that of the Ultimate Tournament; instead of one person posting every topic, the person who is listed second in the bracket will post the topic. Other than that, the format will remain largely the same, with players exchanging attacks, beginning with the player who is listed second after each combatant has made their introduction topic. This will be laid out better once an official bracket has been posted, but these are just FYI notes.))
[b]Ray Pemberton (Eebit)[/b]
Luxray (Redux)
?????
?????
[b]Carly Mossburg (Flamezone)[/b]
Sunflora
Electabuzz
?????
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The day was a glorious one; one of those that do not come around all that often. It was an opportune day for a Pokémon battle to occur; and what better a way to kick off the Pokémon Pro Circuit - an invitational tournament that would bring together Trainers from every Region to step forth and battle for the ultimate title. This demonstration battle was to be broadcast worldwide to clear the doubts of those Trainers who had not yet completed their registration forms.
The arena was set up, and with the golden sun gazing peacefully onto Cinnabar Island's newly constructed facility - which would house the competition - the people of Cinnabar and tourists new to the area alike heaped into the arena. The roar of the crowd almost drowned out the thoughts of Ray Pemberton, an ex-cop who had turned to Pokémon battling after his leg was injured. He thought to himself, [i]It is such an honour to be selected as the example for the Pro Circuit. Never would've guessed that I'd make it this far as a Trainer...[/i]
Suddenly, a member of the tournament staff came into the little room that was just out of view of the arena. "Mr. Pemberton, are you ready to begin your battle?" The man asked, almost with a touch of anxiety himself. Ray was, in fact ready, and he nodded his head to acknowledge this fact. The employee motioned for Ray to follow him, leading him out onto the flat surface that was to be the setting of his battle. An announcer commented loudly over the intercom system, "And now... Hailing from Lavaridge Town of the Hoenn Region, we have a solid contender building his team around his days on the police force, RAY PEMBERTON!"
The crowd erupted into cheers as Ray ran out onto the field, his limp quite prominent. He basked in the praising cheers of the crowd, and went over his strategies mentally one last time before his opponent came out of the door opposite him...
((The battle format here, as you may notice, is sort of different from that of the Ultimate Tournament; instead of one person posting every topic, the person who is listed second in the bracket will post the topic. Other than that, the format will remain largely the same, with players exchanging attacks, beginning with the player who is listed second after each combatant has made their introduction topic. This will be laid out better once an official bracket has been posted, but these are just FYI notes.))
[b]Ray Pemberton (Eebit)[/b]
Luxray (Redux)
?????
?????
[b]Carly Mossburg (Flamezone)[/b]
Sunflora
Electabuzz
?????
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The day was a glorious one; one of those that do not come around all that often. It was an opportune day for a Pokémon battle to occur; and what better a way to kick off the Pokémon Pro Circuit - an invitational tournament that would bring together Trainers from every Region to step forth and battle for the ultimate title. This demonstration battle was to be broadcast worldwide to clear the doubts of those Trainers who had not yet completed their registration forms.
The arena was set up, and with the golden sun gazing peacefully onto Cinnabar Island's newly constructed facility - which would house the competition - the people of Cinnabar and tourists new to the area alike heaped into the arena. The roar of the crowd almost drowned out the thoughts of Ray Pemberton, an ex-cop who had turned to Pokémon battling after his leg was injured. He thought to himself, [i]It is such an honour to be selected as the example for the Pro Circuit. Never would've guessed that I'd make it this far as a Trainer...[/i]
Suddenly, a member of the tournament staff came into the little room that was just out of view of the arena. "Mr. Pemberton, are you ready to begin your battle?" The man asked, almost with a touch of anxiety himself. Ray was, in fact ready, and he nodded his head to acknowledge this fact. The employee motioned for Ray to follow him, leading him out onto the flat surface that was to be the setting of his battle. An announcer commented loudly over the intercom system, "And now... Hailing from Lavaridge Town of the Hoenn Region, we have a solid contender building his team around his days on the police force, RAY PEMBERTON!"
The crowd erupted into cheers as Ray ran out onto the field, his limp quite prominent. He basked in the praising cheers of the crowd, and went over his strategies mentally one last time before his opponent came out of the door opposite him...