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  1. TraceofLife

    TraceofLife Lucky Strike

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    This game is based on the TV show. Just like TV, the goal is to outwit, outplay, and outlast your fellow competitors and be the last one left to claim the title of Sole Survivor.

    The majority of the challenges will be Pokemon based. While a large portion of the game will involve battling, don't worry about not being the best battler (although it doesn't hurt to be good)! Not all of the tiers will be the most "competitive" so you don't need to have won POT to have fun in this game :]

    Please make sure to read the rules and FAQ


    1. Game Basics:
    There will be two tribes with 8 people each. Tribes will be setup in order to ensure that both tribes are about equal in battling skill (as best as possible, no guarantees)

    -During the Day phases of the game there will be immunity challenges. Immunity challenges decide who is safe and who has to go to tribal council.

    -During the Tribal Stage of the game, challenges will be won and lost as a whole tribe. The tribe that loses in the immunity challenge will have to go to Tribal Council and vote someone out.

    -During the Individual Stage of the game, challenges will be won and lost by a single person. The winner of the immunity challenge cannot be voted upon, but (s)he will be able to vote.

    2. Challenges
    Challenges will normally consist of Pokemon battles using the Pokemon Online simulator. Occasionally there will be non-Pokemon challenges; however, the majority will involve some sort of Pokemon battling.

    Challenges will vary in terms of tiers and rules, from normal tiers such as ORAS OU to other metagames such as Monotype and 1v1 Challenge Cup

    -At the start of the Day phase, the details of the challenge will be posted.

    -During Tribal (Team) challenges, some players will have to sit out some of the challenges. Players cannot sit out during two consecutive challenges. Yes, this is a little different from the show.

    You don't need to be good at battling to succeed in Survivor. While being good at battling will help, no competitive battling experience is necessary.

    3. Tribal Council:
    -Tribal Council will occur at the Night phase after the Immunity Challenge.

    There will be a private Vote to see who is eliminated from the game.

    -The vote total will be revealed to the tribe at the end of the night, but you will not know who voted for who.

    -In case of an initial tie, there will be a re-vote where you can only vote for one of the people with the most votes. For example, if there are 3 votes for Player A, 3 votes for Player B, and 1 vote for Player C in a 7 man tribe, you may only vote for Player A or B during the re-vote.

    -In case of a second tie, the player who leaves will be determined by a random number generator. The players who tied for the most votes both times will be safe from this tiebreaker. In the previous example, players A and B would be safe.

    Players voted out (aka dead) cannot be communicated with following their removal from the game. There will be absolutely no communication between dead players and alive players. This will change when the game reaches its conclusion, but until then, this rule will be strictly enforced.

    At a certain point, those voted out will form the Jury. The Jury is special in that they follow the game in order to vote for a winner at the end of the game.

    4. Winning the Game:
    -The goal of the game is to reach the Final Tribal Council, which typically occurs with just two or three people left in the game. You cannot win the game unless you make it to the Final Tribal Council.

    -At the Final Tribal Council, the remaining players in the game speak to the jury and try to convince the jury that they deserve to win the game.

    -Each finalist is allowed to make an opening statement on why they deserve to win the game.

    Following opening statements, each Jury member is allowed to make either a statement or ask the finalists a question if they choose to. They may say or ask whatever they want.

    -When everyone is done speaking, the jury will vote privately on who wins the game. Whoever gets the most votes wins.

    5. Forum Mechanics:
    A typical phase will go like this. I post a challenge and the rules. Teams will have around 48 hours to plan strategy and submit lineups (and other stuff like that). From there, tribes will have about 3-5 days to get matches done. The losing tribe will then go to tribal council where they will vote a person off.
    No communication with players not on your tribe during the tribal stage. Obviously, I can't enforce this but other than pleasantries do not talk strategy regarding the game in a private manner. The only reason you should be talking to opposing tribe members is to schedule battles.

    The voting stage will take place over 48 hours after the challenge is over. Players will have the first 24 hours to strategize, and then the last 24 to vote. You cannot change your vote once submitted. I will not be extending deadlines unless I absolutely have to.

    Inactive players who fail to vote will vote for themselves, unless evidence can be provided otherwise as to that person voting for someone else, OR if I deem that self voting would negatively impact the strategy of the game, in which case I will randomize the vote.

    -No anonymous nicks will be allowed for the purposes of this game. No impersonating as well. You will be punished if caught.

    There will be no designated IRC/circus channel for tribes but I highly recommend creating one if you want real time chat with your tribemates (invite me please!). Alternatively, if you would like me to create one I can also make a channel. Also, forum conversations will be created to facilitate team discussion. You can also privately PM people ONLY on your tribe (make sure to invite me!).

    6. FAQ:​
    -Q: So this game draws a lot from the TV show?​
    -A: Yes. A basic knowledge of the format of the game will help you.​

    -Q: When is the merge, When does the Individual portion start, etc?​
    Any and all twists will be hidden from the players. However, in the interest of fairness and objectivity, all twists and challenges have been planned out before hand. Since this game is not on television, I have no vested interest in ensuring that the game is interesting for outside viewers. As a result, I will be as consistent as possible in terms of following the plan for the game. However, I do reserve the right to make changes for any reason that I determine necessary to ensure the integrity of the game.​

    -Q: Final 2 or Final 3?​
    You'll see when/if we get there :]​

    -Q: What does the jury base their votes on?​
    The Jury is free to base their votes on whatever criteria that they believe to be important. There is no objective way to play the game that will guarantee you win; it is up to the Jury to decide that you are worthy of being the winner.​

    -Q: Should I communicate my thoughts to the host?​
    Absolutely! Please include me in all conversations, whatever they may be. I am planning to do a "postgame" that will go over what happened at every stage of the game, so any and all logs would be much appreciated.​

    On sportsmanship:​
    Look, this game is meant to be fun. The challenges are meant to be fun. That means I don't expect there to be too many problems regarding unsporting behavior, especially since you cannot win the game by winning all the challenges. But please do not/avoid as much as possible situations in which I will be forced to intervene and make decisions (eg activity wins and disconnections). If I hear anything regarding things such as ghosting or any type of cheating at all, I will forcibly remove the offending parties from the game AND push for some sort of forum-wide infraction. It's a game. Don't be a jerk.​
    If necessary, I will enact protocols (e.g. sending in teams and what not) to ensure the integrity of the game. Don't make me do that. I don't want to do that, so let's try our best to be reasonable :]​
    On activity:​
    You will get more from this game the more you put into it. By using pokemon battles as challenges, my goal is to make all stages of the game fun. That being said, I cannot force players to be active, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of voting and taking part in the challenges. If possible, I will avoid making substitutions unless absolutely necessary. A player who idles will likely be left in the game unless it is early in the game or I deem it necessary for whatever reason to make a substitution. This game shouldn't take up too much of your time, but it will be a commitment. Do try your best to be active. Thanks :]​


    If there are any questions or you think there's a problem with the rules, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'm usually on PO Main Server as Lillie/TraceofLife.

    Signing Up!

    I talked about this a little in the FAQ, but this game could take a while depending on how quickly people can get their battles done. I'm thinking the commitment will be at least 2 months. This game I imagine will be pretty low key, so you don't need to be super active all the time, but in deciding whether or not to sign up, think about whether you'd be able/willing to commit to the game to its conclusion.


    Please sign up below, posting your Pokemon Online name, and then any experience you have with battling (PO rankings/tournament placings/how many times you've defeated the E4 etc etc). This is just to help me out in making equal tribes.

    I'm looking for 16 players. If I can't get that many, then I'm willing to start with a minimum of 9, and then every even number higher than that. 16 is obviously what I'd prefer however so please sign up if you think this would be interesting and that you'd be able to be active enough!

     
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  2. Edna

    Edna Chasing the Dragon Forum Moderator Forum Moderator

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    Topped ladders often
    Stayed double #1 for a long moment in Tours

    No win vs E4 in one try though
     
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  3. La.Melle2402

    La.Melle2402 I'm the bone of my sword

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    In, gonna read the rules later maybe
     
  4. beforedawn

    beforedawn Active Member

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    Sooooo...what's in it for the players if they play or win?
     
  5. Sam Holmes

    Sam Holmes Sword Of The Morning

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    Ubers topladder player (1600+), topseed in ubers (since a month?) & few other tiers I don't know of, never been on tour leaderboard top as I usually got bored in the middle of the month but currently on #2 which will be #1 till the end (unless Lillie goes hamburger) and eh..that's all. I hope this game starts. Looking forward for some amazing creativity by @TraceofLife. Way to go, pal!
     
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  6. TraceofLife

    TraceofLife Lucky Strike

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    nothing? it's a forum games after all, the goal is to have fun, why are you expecting for rewards lol.
     
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  7. Sam Holmes

    Sam Holmes Sword Of The Morning

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    @Draciel's nudes.
     
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  8. Joyverse

    Joyverse Back for a blast!

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    I kinda stopped battling regularly like I used to do earlier (40-50 battles daily almost) so now I am kinda rusty. I am a subpar player anyway so w/e
    \('-') '-')/

    -Peaked 1500+ on BF 6v6 around 6 months ago. I also have some other (ir)relevant peaks (6th in ORAS Monotype once, #1 in the then reintroduced and dead XY OU ladder etc. etc.)
    -I also have the Battle Factory badge of the current gym season.
    -I'm also kinda OK in Monotype, OU, LU and CC tiers. Rest, I suck at with ease.

    Cheers, and hope this game starts and gets better!!! '-')/
     
  9. willdbeast

    willdbeast All round nice guy

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    In, name:willdbeast, battling experience: I've had a lot of experience losing​
     
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  10. The Alio

    The Alio Member

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    No achievments.
    I don't ladder.
    Haven't defeated any e4.
    I guess I'm average in NU.
    Got ranked third by finchinator in pocl, I guess thats something?? ​
     
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    snaga .

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    if I don't get lucked I won't lose
     
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  12. Cheezeburgar

    Cheezeburgar dankest john

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    i was told to post in

    i beat draconovas ou gym with monoground xd
    im waynes bich
    im rank 500 in oras ou goml
    im swag50 in monotype

    gg easy
     
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  13. TraceofLife

    TraceofLife Lucky Strike

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    LEARN TO READ PPL
     
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    Professor Oak same Forum Administrator Server Owner Social Media Rep Forum Administrator Server Owner Social Media Rep

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    because he's a safari player

    they need safari rewards to even consider breathing

    I'm not signing up, don't think I can invest the time.
     
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  15. beforedawn

    beforedawn Active Member

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    I never said anything about Safari rewards.
    #stopthediscrimination
     
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  16. Jalmont

    Jalmont nothere

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    u get a million dollars from traceoflife's bank account ofc


    also im in!

    PO name: don't have one but i guess ill make one if i get in.
    Experience: I defeated the legendary Luck>skill in RBY OU and GBU Triples. I'm kinda a big deal.
     
  17. Jethalal

    Jethalal (~o.o)~ So Spooky ~(o.o~)

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  18. TraceofLife

    TraceofLife Lucky Strike

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    possibly need 6 more ppl :]
     
  19. ajhockeystar

    ajhockeystar Proud Canadian

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    The name's ajhockeystar
    I'm top 100 on PS!'s random battle ladder and I played in PSPL if that counts as experience, don't play a lot of other tiers though
     
  20. Draciel

    Draciel ALLEZ! ALLEZ! ALLEZ!

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    hey im in
     
  21. VirajVora

    VirajVora VirajVora...

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    PO Name : Viraj because someone stole my old alt :(


    Seriously, get me in Challenge Cup if you can ! Btw, CC does requires on the spot skills -_- (ranking is 21/605 in CC in another alt...)
    Good at Battle Factory 6v6 and Battle Factory too... (currently ranked 107/50296 in BF6v6 in another alt...)


    also can I just say ?

    @gengar17 SUX !
     
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  22. Cheezeburgar

    Cheezeburgar dankest john

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    read fkn OP scrub
     
  23. DracoNova

    DracoNova Cherlene's #1 fan

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    i beat uu gym with flying colors
    i also like to top nu ladder constantly, I'm o_k in uu
    i Also physically and mentally beat sulcata and Edna on a daily basis
     
  24. TraceofLife

    TraceofLife Lucky Strike

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    3 more tributes please
     
  25. Hassin627

    Hassin627 feels dank man

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    idk man beat zamrock on ladder with azurill offense so im probably top 3
     
  26. Joeypals!!

    Joeypals!! Don't you worry 'bout a thing~

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    It's not Big Brother, but you know what? I don't care, close enough. In it to not get eliminated first.

    Current name is Phosphora, have played a great deal of both BW2 NU and XY/ORAS NU, placing Top 10 in all three ladders. Have also dabbled in ORAS OU, placing in the Top 100 on Smogon on their ladder. Been playin since '06.
     
  27. Velvet Blood

    Velvet Blood Well-Known Member

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    Ubers
     
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