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    -====== Reading the FAQ ======+====== Unofficial Official FAQ ======
      
       * PLEASE SEARCH THROUGH THE FAQ BEFORE ASKING A QUESTION IN THE DISCORD.   * PLEASE SEARCH THROUGH THE FAQ BEFORE ASKING A QUESTION IN THE DISCORD.
     +  * If you don't see your question answered here, [[pokerole-server:server_faq|check the other sections]].
       * If you have a suggestion for this list, see this page: [[:pokerole-server:server_faq_submission|Question Submission for the Pokerole FAQ]]   * If you have a suggestion for this list, see this page: [[:pokerole-server:server_faq_submission|Question Submission for the Pokerole FAQ]]
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    -  * **General Questions** - Questions about the system development and release dates. +=== Sections === 
    -  * **Mechanical Questions** - Questions and clarifications about how the system works. + 
    -  * **Guides** - Written and visual guides produced by the community to help new players. These are very much worth a read! +  * **This Page** - Questions about the system development and release dates. 
    -  * **Storyteller Questions** - Questions and clarifications on how to run the system. +  * **[[pokerole-server:server_faq_mechanics|Mechanical Questions]]** - Questions and clarifications about how the system works. 
    -  * **Submitting Errata** - The instructions for submitting Errata via the Discord.  +  * **[[pokerole-server:server_faq_guides|Guides]]** - Written and visual guides produced by the community to help new players. These are very much worth a read! 
    -  * **Discord Questions** - Questions related to the Discord specifically. +  * **[[pokerole-server:server_faq_storytellers|Storyteller Question]]s** - Questions and clarifications on how to run the system. 
     +  * **[[pokerole-server:server_faq_errata|Submitting Errata]]** - The instructions for submitting Errata via the Discord.  
     +  * **[[pokerole-server:server_faq_discord|Discord Questions]]** - Questions related to the Discord specifically. 
      
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     +==== When will Paldea's Pokedex be added? ====
      
    -====== General Questions ======+<adm question When will Paldea's Pokedex be added?> 
     +  * Paldea and any other Pokemon not found in Pokerole currently will be released in Version 2.1
      
    -==== I’d like to run/play a game of Pokerole! ==== 
    - 
    -<adm question Answer> 
    -  * The system is still fairly obscure compared to the other Pokemon systems. What we currently lack in player base, we make up for in quality! Try learning to be a Storyteller, and you’ll find a rewarding system with players eager to engage with your world.  
    -   * (If you've never been a game master before, //[[obsidian:pokexplorers:pokexplorers_index|Pokexplorer’s Summer Camp]]// is designed for both people new to the system and Storytelling.) 
    - 
    ----- 
    - 
    -  * **Players:** You can post in the [[https://discord.com/channels/245675629515767809/1071171306944483458|#player-directory]] channel following the template others have set. Storytellers can then find you by scrolling through the directory. 
    -  * **Storytellers:** You can use the player directory as described above, or you can post your game's description [[https://discord.com/channels/245675629515767809/245676871117701121/955498518452248638|using this template]] to the [[https://discord.com/channels/245675629515767809/245676871117701121|#open-games]] channel. You should ping the "@Looking For Game" role as part of your message as well. Once you've posted your game info, make a thread for people to respond in.  
     </adm> </adm>
    - 
    -==== Where do I get the current version of the game? ==== 
    - 
    -<adm question Answer> 
    -You can find it [[https://www.pokeroleproject.com/resources|the offical website]]. Not all the resources are used for the most current version of the game, however, so be mindful.</adm> 
      
     ==== When will edition X.X of Pokerole/PMD come out? ==== ==== When will edition X.X of Pokerole/PMD come out? ====
      
    -<adm question Answer> +<adm question When will edition X.X of Pokerole/PMD come out?> 
    -There are no guaranteed release dates. At time of writing, Pokerole 2.1 and an update to the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon expansion are in active development, they will be released when they are ready.</adm>+  * **There are no guaranteed release dates.** At time of writing, Pokerole 2.1 and an update to the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon expansion are in active development, they will be released when they are ready. 
     +</adm>
      
     ==== Why can’t you give us a release date? ==== ==== Why can’t you give us a release date? ====
      
    -<adm question Answer> +<adm question Why can’t you give us a release date?> 
    -Because during the release of 2.0, a hard drive failure caused major delays in the release time frame and people made a meme about it. This frustrated the dev team to no end and they’ll no longer give release dates because of it.</adm> +  * Because during the release of 2.0, a hard drive failure caused major delays in the release time frame and people made a meme about it. This frustrated the dev team to no end and they’ll no longer give release dates because of it.
    - +
    -==== Where are the Contest Cards mentioned in the rulebook? ==== +
    - +
    -<adm question Answer> +
    -Contests cards were lost in the aforementioned hard drive failure and 2.0 was released without them.</adm> +
    - +
    -==== Why can't I print/edit the book? It says it's password protected. ==== +
    - +
    -<adm question Answer> +
    -The book is password protected out of respect for the artists who donated all the art that makes the book so nice.</adm> +
    - +
    -==== How do I fold the Pokemon printable sheet? ==== +
    - +
    -<adm abstract Answer> +
    -see [[https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/641773218243280926/1037372209364222022/D0F7ED29-60B1-4675-895A-3647179F9314.jpg?width=614&height=460|this visual guide]].</adm> +
    - +
    -==== General Note Regarding PMD: ==== +
    - +
    -<adm note Answer> +
    -  * The Pokemon Mystery Dungeon module was written as an expansion of Pokerole 1.25. Pokerole is currently on 2.0, and no official Mystery Dungeon expansion exists for it (though there is homebrew). +
    -  * //Some Mechanics may not play well in PMD, because the 2.0 rules are designed exclusively for trainer games. This is something your table will have to work through until an official module can be released. For example, logic and instinct is almost universally ignored by DMs.//+
     </adm> </adm>
      
    -==== I want to run PMD, but the module is outdated! ====+==== I’d like to run/play a game of Pokerole! ====
      
    -<adm question Answer> +<adm question I’d like to run/play a game of Pokerole!> 
    -The general recommendation is to run PMD as Pokerole 2.0.</adm>+  * The system is still fairly obscure compared to the other Pokemon systems. What we currently lack in player base, we make up for in quality! Try learning to be a Storyteller, and you’ll find a rewarding system with players eager to engage with your world.  
     +   * (If you've never been a game master before, //[[obsidian:pokexplorers:pokexplorers_index|Pokexplorer’s Summer Camp]]// is designed for both people new to the system and Storytelling.)
      
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    - +  * **Players:** You can post in the [[https://discord.com/channels/245675629515767809/1071171306944483458|#player-directory]] channel following the template others have set. Storytellers can then find you by scrolling through the directory. 
    -====== Mechanical Questions ====== +  * **Storytellers:** You can use the player directory as described above, or you can post your game's description [[https://discord.com/channels/245675629515767809/245676871117701121/955498518452248638|using this template]] to the [[https://discord.com/channels/245675629515767809/245676871117701121|#open-games]] channel. You should ping the "@Looking For Game" role as part of your message as well. Once you've posted your game info, make a thread for people to respond in. 
    - +
    -==== What moves can I learn via Overranking? ==== +
    - +
    -<adm question Answer> +
    -A pokemon that overranks can learn a single move on it's move list from ANY rank above it's own. +
     </adm> </adm>
      
    -==== The book says you always do a minimum one damage, but can anything reduce my damage to zero? ==== +==== Where do I get the current version of the game? ====
    - +
    -<adm question Answer> +
    -Type-Resistance, Force Fields (light screen/reflect/aurora veil etc.), Shield Moves (Protect/Detect/Wide Guard), And certain Abilities (Filter, Flash Fire, Volt Absorb) can reduce damage to 0.</adm> +
    - +
    -==== How many successes do I need to succeed on an Accuracy check? ====+
      
    -<adm question Answer> +<adm question Where do I get the current version of the game?> 
    -  * The number of successes you need is determined by how many actions you have taken in that Round. On your first action you need one success, second action, two successes, etc. +  * You can find it [[https://www.pokeroleproject.com/resources|the offical website]]. Not all the resources are used for the most current version of the game, however, so be mindful.
    -  * Learn More on Pg.49+
     </adm> </adm>
      
    -==== What’s the difference between a Round and a Turn? ====+==== Where are the Contest Cards mentioned in the rulebook? ====
      
    -<adm question Answer> +<adm question Where are the Contest Cards mentioned in the rulebook?> 
    -Rounds consist of multiple rotations through the Initiative order. Each Pokemon can take up to 5 Actions in a single round. Starting with the highest initiative, that Pokemon takes a Turn where it can perform an action. Continue the process down the Initiative order until all Pokemon are out of Actions to take or pass their turn.</adm> +  * Contests cards were lost in the aforementioned hard drive failure and 2.0 was released without them. 
    - +  * This means that contests are currently **unplayable** in the RAW sense. Contests will be released as part of 2.1. 
    -==== When the book says that Multiple Actions are optional, does that mean I can forgo them in my game? ==== +
    - +
    -<adm question Answer> +
    -Multiple Actions have an Optional tag next to them because it is optional whether or not you want to use them on your turn. Multiple Actions are built into the system and affect how the system is balanced, and so should be included in your play.</adm> +
    - +
    -==== Is the amount of successes necessary to Evade or Clash affected by previous actions? ==== +
    - +
    -<adm question Answer> +
    -When you Evade or Clash, you only need to match your opponent’s successes on their Accuracy Check to be successful.</adm> +
    - +
    -==== Does Evading or Clashing count as one of my 5 Actions per Turn? ==== +
    - +
    -<adm question Answer> +
    -Yes, Evading and Clashing each add 1 to your action count.</adm> +
    - +
    -==== Are there any moves you can’t Evade or Clash? ==== +
    - +
    -<adm question Answer> +
    -Moves that use a Social Attribute (Cool, Cute, Tough, Smart, Beauty) for Accuracy can’t be evaded or clashed. Support Moves, Moves that ignore Defenses, and Moves that have a Set Damage cannot be clashed, as well.</adm> +
    - +
    -==== Are the success/victories required for Training/Evolution cumulative? ==== +
    - +
    -<adm question Answer> +
    -  * No. After you rank up or evolve, the number of successes you need does not include successes from before ranking up/evolving.  +
    -  * IE: A beginner pokemon needs 6 successes to rank up to Amateur. Once it's Amateur, it needs 12 successes to get to Ace, the 6 it already has do not count. +
     </adm> </adm>
      
    -==== Do I have to get all the required successes for Rank Up in one training session? ==== +==== Why can't I print/edit the book? It says it's password protected. ====
    - +
    -<adm question Answer> +
    -No. Write down the total number of successes you have at the end of each training session as you add up training session results until you reach the target number. </adm> +
    - +
    -==== How many targets can I affect with my move that targets “All Allies/Foes in Range”? ==== +
    - +
    -<adm question Answer> +
    -The amount of allies/foes you can target is dependent on your rank. Check its description on pg. 30 for more specifics.</adm> +
    - +
    -==== Does the damage caused each round by Restrain moves (Fire Spin, etc) ignore defenses? ==== +
    - +
    -<adm question Answer> +
    -Yes.</adm> +
    - +
    -==== Does a Shield move block all the attacks from a move with Successive Actions? ==== +
    - +
    -<adm question Answer> +
    -No. A Shield move only blocks one action, and Successive Actions lets you take multiple actions to attack.</adm> +
    - +
    -==== Why is Assurance/X move different from how it is in the games? ==== +
    - +
    -<adm question Answer> +
    -Different moves have been given different effects to match the feel wanted for Pokerole. This is not the case for everything, but 99% of the time the change is intentional.</adm> +
    - +
    -==== What effects stack with each other? ====+
      
    -<adm question Answer> +<adm question Why can't I print/edit the book? It says it's password protected.> 
    -  * Moves stack with Abilities with the same effect. (Example: Moves with High critical + Super Luck /  Growl + Intimidate / Moves that increase an attribute + Ability that increases an attribute) +  * The book is password protected out of respect for the artists who donated all the art that makes the book so nice.
    -  * Items stack with Abilities with the same effect +
    -  * Moves + Items with the same effect do not stack +
    -  * Moves + Moves do not stack, take the larger number and apply that +
    -  * Abilities with the same effect do not stack even when they are from a different source.+
     </adm> </adm>
      
    -==== How do Charge moves work? ====+==== How do I fold the Pokemon printable sheet? ====
      
    -<adm question Answer> +<adm abstract How do I fold the Pokemon printable sheet?> 
    -Charge moves are split between two turns. The first turn is the turn you declare you are using a charge move. You roll the Accuracy for the move, jot that down, and your turn ends. The battle continues until your next turn, where 1, your target can attempt to evade or clash, and 2, you roll the damage for your move. +  * see [[https://www.pokeroleproject.com/_files/ugd/0fa3fd_0a3528bcb7e841b5850c4588b26ac999.pdf|this visual guide]].
    - +
    -If you fail your accuracy roll, the second half of the Charge move process is irrelevant: you can take any action you wish on that turn.</adm> +
    - +
    -==== How does the move Bide work? ==== +
    - +
    -<adm question Answer> +
    -When you first use Bide, you roll for accuracy to see if you can successfully activate the move. Once you have, the battle continues until you have taken two hits. You may not clash or evade moves targeted at you during this time, (though you may clash for an ally at storyteller's discretion). After you have taken two hits, you may once again use Bide (even if it's the same round), rolling accuracy and if you hit, applying the bonus damage detailed in the move description. +
     </adm> </adm>
      
    -==== How does Sucker Punch work? ==== +==== Important Note for Those Interested in the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Expansion ====
    - +
    - +
    -<adm question Answer> +
    -When using Sucker Punch, the puncher trades their chance to evade/clash/react to an attack to make an attack first. The opponent who attacked first also cannot evade/clash/react to the sucker punch because they're in the middle of their own attack. +
    - +
    -  * Pikachu uses Thundershock on Nickit and rolls to hit +
    -  * Nickit declares it's using Sucker Punch, it rolls to hit BEFORE Thundershock finishes. +
    -  * Nickit rolls for damage if the Sucker Punch was successful +
    -  * Thundershock now finishes, Pikachu goes straight to rolling damage as Nickit forfeited it's chance to evade so it could use Sucker Punch.+
      
     +<adm warning Note >
     +  * The Pokemon Mystery Dungeon module was written as an expansion of Pokerole 1.25. Pokerole is currently on 2.0, and no official Mystery Dungeon expansion exists for it (though there is homebrew).
     +  * //Some Mechanics may not play well in PMD, because the 2.0 rules are designed exclusively for trainer games. This is something your table will have to work through until an official module can be released. For example, Logic and Instinct is almost universally ignored by DMs.//
     </adm> </adm>
      
    -==== Can I retrain my Trainer's skills or stats? ====+<adm quote Instructions on how to play Pokerole 2.0 PMD version From Glee>
      
    -<adm question Answer> +  - Open the PMD 1.0 Module 
    -Storyteller's discretion. Your storyteller may allow it if it makes sense for your game and you can narratively explain how your trainer has adjusted their knowledge and abilities. +  - Throw it in the trash can 
     +  - Set it on fire 
     +  - Open the 2.0 Core book 
     +  - Play as a Pokémon
     </adm> </adm>
      
    -----+==== I want to run PMD, but the module is outdated! ====
      
    -===== Guides ===== +<adm question I want to run PMD, but the module is outdated!> 
    - +  * The general recommendation is to run PMD as Pokerole 2.0, for the reason noted above.
    -==== I don’t understand how multiple actions/Combat works! ==== +
    - +
    -<adm abstract Answer> +
    -  * Lucky for you, Glee has put together a visual guide! It’s four parts are located in [[https://discord.com/channels/245675629515767809/641773218243280926|#pokerole]]. +
    -  * [[https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/641773218243280926/899371913401491506/guide_to_battle_1.png|Part 1]] +
    -  * [[https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/641773218243280926/899371918644355133/guide_to_battle_2.png|Part 2]] +
    -  * [[https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/641773218243280926/900192997159895100/guide_to_battle_3.png|Part 3]] +
    -  * [[https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/641773218243280926/900922552841543680/guide_to_battle_4.png|Part 4]]+
     </adm> </adm>
      
    -==== How do large battles with multiple pokemon on each side work? ==== 
    - 
    -<adm abstract Answer> 
    -Glee has once again, written up an excellent breakdown of this. [[https://discord.com/channels/245675629515767809/245676955955888129/946563690910609498|Read it here.]]</adm> 
    - 
    -==== How does Clash work with Type Effectiveness? ==== 
    - 
    -<adm abstract Answer> 
    -Glee has made an infographic explaining how clash damage works with types. [[https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/641773218243280926/1063664999324733541/clash_in_2.1.png|Read it here.]]</adm> 
    - 
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    - 
    -====== Storyteller Questions ====== 
    - 
    -==== How do I balance fights against player Trainers? ==== 
    - 
    -<adm question Answer> 
    -  * Generally, fights of equal rank and number will make a balanced fight. If your Trainers have three Pokemon at rank Amateur, an enemy trainer with three Amateur Pokemon in the fray will be a fair fight. 
    -  * The Action Economy is also very important, IE, if three allied pokemon are attacking one enemy, the enemy, even at a higher rank, simply can’t keep up with three different pokemon attacking it. (AOE attacks can help balance this.) 
    -</adm> 
    - 
    -==== Word of Glee ==== 
    - 
    -<adm quote Answer> 
    -I divide battles on how they impact the story. 
    - 
    -**Random encounter** 
    -Just as it name indicates, it’s just a battle that was generated randomly. It’s usually just a few wild pokemon that can be defeated in a couple of rounds, no special strategy is used and sometimes they don’t evade or clash attacks. 
    -Defeating them or running from them has no impact on the plot whatsoever. 
    - 
    -**Weak battle** 
    -Similar to random encounter, just adding more timed evasion/clash and try to use type advantage. Victory means a bit of money and information about the plot. 
    - 
    -**Meaningful battle** 
    -Can either be against a trainer or a strong pokemon or horde, but this battle is directly plot related, Victory means getting closer to the goal, Defeat still gives the players all they need to know but they now will have to find another way to reach their goal. 
    - 
    -**Boss fight** 
    -Dante-must-die mode, not only the foes are stronger but they usually have a strategy to neutralize the players, they must use all of their available resources to win. 
    -If by the end of this battle they still have Will points, potions and more than 1-2 HP i did not do a good job. 
    - 
    -**Ranks** 
    - 
    -Lower rank = normal 
    -Same rank = challenging 
    -Higher Rank = Very hard 
    - 
    -Add type advantage from the players and it becomes: 
    -Lower rank= easy 
    -Same rank = normal 
    -Higher rank = challenging 
    - 
    -And add type disadvantage and it becomes  
    - 
    -Lower rank= challenging 
    -Same rank = very hard 
    -Higher rank = dante must die 
    -</adm> 
    - 
    -==== How should I run a gym for 3-5 players? ==== 
    - 
    -<adm question Answer> 
    -  * Use “Anime Style” team sizes for official battles, where even if a Trainer has six Pokemon, they only use one or two in the fight. This keeps battle lengths down. 
    -  * If your group is willing to share the spotlight, single battles between Trainers and Gym Leaders can be dramatic battles worth spectating. 
    -  * If you don’t want to run single combats, have the league run double or triple battles against Gym Leaders and let your PCs all fight as a group. (Galar’s Star Cup rules are a good reference.) 
    -</adm> 
    - 
    -==== What are suggested ranks in the Pokedex for? Is that what rank the Pokedex entry is describing? ==== 
    - 
    -<adm question Answer> 
    -All entries in the Pokedex are Starter Rank. The suggested rank is a guideline of what rank that pokemon might be encountered at in the wild, but NOT a requirement. You can have a starter rank Dragonite or an Ace rank Caterpie appear in your games.</adm> 
    - 
    -==== How should I calculate the amount of money Trainers should receive? ==== 
    - 
    -<adm question Answer> 
    -The Pokedollar (Pokebuck, Poke, etc.) is based off of the yen. Therefore, the easiest conversion method is taking two decimal places off of the Pokedollar amount, and that will be your dollar amount (A Potion costing 400 Pokedollars would be about 4 dollars). Think about how much a trainer of that age could receive from an individual based on this. 
    -</adm> 
    - 
    -==== Are there any prewritten Adventures/Modules for Pokerole? ==== 
    - 
    -<adm question Answer> 
    -  * As a matter of fact, quite a few are hosted on this very wiki. Jump the [[:index|Home Page]] and scroll down the the Modules list. They're also listed in the sidebar, by title only. All four are for Trainer games. 
    -  * A special call out to [[obsidian:pokexplorers:pokexplorers_index|Pokexplorer’s Summer Camp!]] A module specifically designed to help newcomers learn the system and help new DMs easy into DMing. Good for people who have never DMed before and/or never played Pokerole before. 
    -  * There are currently no prewritten adventure for Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Games. 
    - 
    -</adm> 
    - 
    -==== What Rank is recommended to start at? ==== 
    - 
    -<adm question Answer> 
    -Beginner is the recommended starting rank for newer players. The Devs refer to starting at Starter Rank as "Hard Mode" due to the lower power level, so if you do start at Starter, be sure to rank out of it quickly. </adm> 
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    - 
    -====== Submitting Errata ====== 
    - 
    -==== What is an Errata: ==== 
    - 
    -<adm abstract Answer> 
    - 
    -  - Typos 
    -  - Grammar Mistakes / Wonky Sentence Structure 
    -  - Errors in information (i.e. Pikachu being listed as a dark type) 
    -  - Inconsistencies in the information (i.e. Move says it's Power 3 but the Damage pool space says Strength + 1) 
    -  - Floating letters or pixelated images 
    -  - Repeated content 
    - 
    -</adm> 
    - 
    -==== What is Not an Errata ==== 
    - 
    -<adm abstract Answer> 
    - 
    -  - Comparing stats between Pokemon and changes you think should be made //even if the games support your thoughts, Pokerole is not required to be fully up to date to the latest Gen// 
    -  - Comparisons between the games and Pokerole, //for newer Gens see above, for older games you may ask **respectfully**, if it was intended in pokerole but more than likely, it was// 
    -  - Demands to changes in the system //(You're welcome to discuss a homebrew in homebrew-discussion ,  or ask respectfully why something is the way it is in pokerole)// 
    -  - Complaints about X thing being broken //(gm-discussions exists if you need help dealing with a broken mechanic, also house rules are a thing)// 
    -  - Fakemon (Just no.)  
    - 
    -Storytellers! There’s an addendum for the Guide [[https://discord.com/channels/245675629515767809/641791348885815317/928006654446936104|here]] that applies to you. 
    - 
    -</adm> 
    - 
    -==== I've checked the rules, how do I submit? ==== 
    - 
    -<adm question Answer> 
    - 
    -  - [[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18bRQqQ7eABUG6W9C4YLBZiZCHMsWDnlxqbShnQgRhO4/edit?usp=sharing|Check if anyone else has submitted the errata to the team already on this spreadsheet.]] (If you see it mentioned, don't resubmit, even if the status isn't marked "Fixed" yet) 
    -  - [[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCWke-C62WjI4pjuLVMRY3agFt-XHBhfxfonXtXWp3mvPzbA/viewform?usp=sf_link|Submit your Errata using the following form.]] 
    -  - Post the errata you found in the Errata channel of the Discord. Then if you have additional comments, or others want to comment on your errata, start a Discord Thread based off your original message. Please do not have conversation in the Errata channel. 
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    -</adm> 
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    - 
    -====== Discord-specific Questions ====== 
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    -==== Which resource channel can I post my fakemon in? ==== 
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    -<adm question Answer> 
    -  * **Pokemon Variants can be posted in the [[https://discord.com/channels/245675629515767809/701899731663716382|pokemon-variants]] channel. These are any of the following:** 
    -    * In short: Regional Variants/Mega Evolutions/Forms of Pokémon that do exist in canon  
    -    * ie. Ice-Type Pikachu that is a Regional Variant of a Polar region 
    -    * ie. Mega Meganium, a Mega Evolution for a Pokémon that does not have one in canon but it is still within the realm of possibility that it could exist 
    -    * ie. Rotom Chainsaw form or South form for Gastrodon, Forms that do not exist but it adheres to the realm of possibility of an existing pokémon. 
    -  * **Fakemon cannot be posted anywhere but [[https://discord.com/channels/245675629515767809/245675629515767809|comfey-general]]. If you'd like to know why, read the story of [[pokerole-server:server_faq#why_fakemon_are_banned|Why Fakemon are Banned here]].** 
    -    * We define Fakemon as a creature that does not exist in canon and there are no indications of it ever existing in canon at all  
    -    * ie. A completely made up evolution line. 
    -    * ie. A third evolution for Lucario, a Pokémon with only two evolutive stages 
    -    * ie. An Evolution of a Regional Variant that isn't Canon (Mr. Rhyme is Canon, but a made up Evolution for the previously mentioned Ice-Type Pikachu would be a Fakemon) 
    -    * ie. A Pokémon that is implied to have existed in canon but with no canon name, design or representation, like Kyurem's complete form or the complete parts of the Galar fossils, or Beta Pokémon are Thin Ice Not Fakemon per se and still allowed, but discretion must be applied.  
    -</adm> 
    - 
    -==== How do I invite the Pokerole bot to my server? ==== 
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    -<adm question Answer> 
    -Check the pinned [[https://discord.com/channels/245675629515767809/828307843933274112/830228026876755998|message]] in the [[https://discord.com/channels/245675629515767809/828307843933274112|#bot-channel]].</adm> 
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    -==== Where can I find separate PDFs of all of the different book sections? ==== 
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    -<adm question Answer> 
    -Check the pinned [[https://discord.com/channels/245675629515767809/701911003876819064/707045816220647434|message]] in the [[https://discord.com/channels/245675629515767809/701911003876819064|#announcements]] channel.</adm> 
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    -==== Can I post a non Pokerole game in Looking for Players? ==== 
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    -<adm question Answer> 
    -As long as it’s not PTU, ask for permission from a Mod and they’ll let you know if you can post in [[https://discord.com/channels/245675629515767809/245676871117701121|#looking-for-players]].</adm> 
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    -==== What are the Resources & Homebrew Channels for? ==== 
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    -<adm question Answer> 
    -  * Each channel in this category is for different types of unofficial content generated by other players and GMs. The rule of thumb is only the content itself is to be posted in the channel relevant to it (IE, a custom character sheet in [[https://discord.com/channels/245675629515767809/641511676251865118|#sheets]]). 
    -  * Any and all discussion of Resources in the channels takes place in [[https://discord.com/channels/245675629515767809/324413827632463872|homebrew-discussion]]! 
    -</adm> 
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    -==== Why Can’t I post my Content in the Resources & Homebrew channels? ==== 
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    -<adm question Answer> 
    -In order to keep people from accidentally starting conversation in Resource channels, only those with the Content Creator role can post into Resources & Homebrew channels (besides [[https://discord.com/channels/245675629515767809/324413827632463872|#homebrew-discussion]]).</adm> 
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    -==== How do I get the Storyteller/Looking For Game/Content Creator role? ==== 
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    -<adm question Answer> 
    -Read the Server Rules channel very carefully…</adm> 
    - 
    -== I want to make Fakemon and post them, why aren't they allowed? == 
    - 
    -To quote Glee, it's a "fun/sad/cringey" story.  
    - 
    -==== Why Fakemon Are Banned ==== 
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    -<adm quote Answer> 
    -Back when pokerole was in alpha stages 
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    -we were experimenting with a lot of things, working on the balance and playtesting at the same time 
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    -There were more devs back then, I was one of the play testers 
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    -We've been playing for a couple of years already and the system was starting to get shape 
    - 
    -we played in this popular game store in Monterrey city 
    - 
    -when one of the devs/play testers said 
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    -"You know what it's missing?  ...Fakemon" 
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    -Mikel and Ruben (Pokerole main devs) 
    -were pretty overwhelmed on the amount of work that had to be done for the pokedex 
    -and said: "don't you think it's a little too much?" "yeah, we already have to stat 493 Pokémon and who knows how many will come out in Black and white since it's 2010!"  
    - 
    -I'm paraphrasing... 
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    -yet he tried to push the subject: "People want customization! Choosing from the same batch will get stale and boring!" 
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    -Mikel said: "We are not ready, let's finish official pokemon first and then we'll see" 
    -Ruben said: "Yeah, besides they will add more and more pokemon over time, soon we'll have 890 in 10 years! or maybe more!" 
    - 
    -again, I'm paraphrasing 
    - 
    -But this guy was not having it:  "C'mon guys! I have this awesome idea for some new region starters, this idea is soo original Nintendo will soon be stealing it!  It's a Jalapeño Grass/Fire starter, a Dinosaur mixed with a Water boiler that's Water/Fire and another one Glee does not remember right now that's Water/Grass  see? Super original!" 
    -He even showed us drawings 
    -Bad drawings 
    -it was awkward 
    - 
    -and then 
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    -Mikel said:  Yeah....I don't think we are adding those... 
    -and that's when hell broke loose 
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    -We were in a public place, many people were in there and suddenly started staring 
    -as this guy started throwing a fit 
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    -"How dare you?!"  "This project is shit anyways!" "You always do this!" "Fakemon are the future!" 
    -"without Fakemon Pokerole will go down the drain!" 
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    -"At least we should make a chapter on how to create them!" 
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    -and that's when both mikel and Ruben said: "You know what?  we were going to add that chapter, but now we won't...ever" 
    -i was like:  😮 
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    -and then there was silence 
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    -and this guy stormed off 
    -afterwards the blood pact was signed among the remaining members of the dev team 
    -No Fakemon on pokerole ever 
    -</adm>