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If you're in the UK you probably can't escape the name. What are your opinions on him? Is he the right man to lead Labour? Is he the right man to be PM? How else can we get rid of the horrible Tories?

Discuss, argue, whatever.

Short term or long term, what do you want to do with your life. Not necessarily career wise, could be anything like wanting to climb Everest or whatever, I don't judge. Also why, when, how sort of thing and who inspires you.

Hey guys, for the past week or so I've been feeling pretty horrible so I've decided that I am going to attempt to stop smoking, or cut down at the very least. It's no good for me, it's too expensive for me right now, I feel out of breath playing sports and I just don't get the enjoyment I used to get out of it. Anybody got any tips to stop? What worked best for you and do you have any experiences?

Cheers for any help you can offer, trying to get back in shape.

Apart from all the obvious stuff like clothes etc, how should i prepare myself? What should I bring? What should I prepare myself for?

How's the window looking for you guys?

For me, Fulham have made a couple of interesting signings in Adam Taggart from Newcastle jets and Tim Hoogland from Schalke. Good young attacking talent and experience at the back, what I like to see considering how many bloody players we've released for our season in champo next year.

Where will Suarez go after becoming a cannibal for the third time?

Chelsea have bought everyone, how will they do??

etc, etc..

[HAM]

BRASIL

world cup started a couple days back

so far it's been really good, a couple controversies, Netherlands went HAM

[Rules]

blah blah fight me

Rules

• battles will take place on Pokémon Showdown where my username is liampropeltis
• singles, 6v6
• Sleep Clause, Freeze Clause, Evasion Clause, Moody Clause, and Infinite Battle Clause
• Mega Evolutions not allowed

You can battle me
Weekdays: between 1800 and 2000 GMT, maybe a bit later after that
Weekends: like 1200 to 2300, send me a request I'll see what I can do because I'll probably be outside and/or busy

please note that my school work and outside life will take priority.

Banlist

• Arceus (all forms), Darkrai, Deoxys (all forms), Dialga, Giratina (both forms), Groudon, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Kyurem (Black and White), Lugia, MANAPHY, Mewtwo, Palkia, Rayquaza, Reshiram, Shaymin (Sky Form), Thundurus (Genie form), Xerneas, Yveltal, Zekrom
• Drizzle + Swift swim combo on the same team, I'm fine with one or the other - I know weather has been nerfed but because I'm the ground gym leader it is still harder for me to find reliable checks and counters.

Win/Lose

0/3 

I'll give you a badge or something, I'll make one later.

Good luck.

Group A: Brazil, Croatia, Mexico, Cameroon.
Group B: Spain, Netherlands, Chile, Australia.
Group C: Colombia, Greece, Ivory Coast, Japan.
Group D: Uruguay, Costa Rica, England, Italy.
Group E : Switzerland, Ecuador, France, Honduras.
Group F: Argentina, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Iran, Nigeria.
Group G: Germany, Portugal, Ghana, USA.
Group H: Belgium, Algeria, Russia, South Korea.

Brazil 2014 is set to EXPLODE! I can't wait, so many quality teams, stars and young players on show!

LOL England, gonna go home empty handed again. Can't see them getting points against Italy or Uruguay...

I'm making recolours please request I'll try my best.

Del is helping.

So it is looking increasingly likely that Gareth Bale is set to become the world's most expensive football transfer from Spurs to Real Madrid. Opinions on this?

A level Results day is tomorrow and GCSE results day is a week away(?). How is everyone feeling and what is everyone hoping for?

Good luck by the way, everyone.

Well, the football league kicked off yesterday (and the SPL) and the other leagues around Europe and the rest of the world are ongoing or set to kick off soon. What are you hoping to see this season? What are you excited for?

I reckon that the Premier league is going to be one of the most interesting yet, for a number of reasons. Primarily, with Sir Alex Ferguson retiring and Moyes taking the helm at Manchester United there will be a lot of anticipation as to whether they can have any success this season. I doubt they're going to win the prem. this season, but not because of Moyes but because of the strength that Chelsea and The bitters will bring this year. The bitters and Chelsea have had a change in managers too, and Mourinho's return will certainly be interesting.

Huge transfers around Europe already, and there's still a month to go. Falcao, Cavani and Higuain all moving around for blockbuster fees. Will Bale follow?

Discuss bellow~

[Name:]

Name: Joshua (Josh) Rose

Age and Gender: 14 and Male

Description: Josh stands at 5'6" but is still growing. He isn't too skinny, but he is not out of shape. His eyes are a pale, misty blue and his hair is messy and rather long. His hair colour is normally described as 'dirty blonde'. Josh likes to wear jeans with a t-shirt and hoodie. He doesn't like wearing formal clothes.

Personality: Josh is very outgoing and enjoys making new friends. He likes to battle and is not one to stand down from a challenge; this frequently gets him caught up in trouble though.

History: Josh was born in Azalea town, Johto. From a young age he has been interested in bug Pokémon, some of this interest coming from Bugsy's Gym. Josh is aspiring to be the best bug trainer ever and has been training his Pokémon since he was 12.

Josh came from quite a poor background, so has been doing voluntary jobs since he was around 10. He has helped out around town doing community work, but now wants to follow his dream of being the best Bug catcher and trainer in the world, as well as an artist!

Friends: Santiago
Marcus McNeal

Pokémon:

Butterfree:

Ball: Pokéball
Gender: Female
Item: N/A
Ability: Compoundeyes
Nature: Calm
Level: 18
Moves: Tackle, String shot, Gust, Confusion, Stun Spore, PoisonPowder, Sleep Powder, Supersonic

Butterfree is one of John's strongest Pokémon. It evolved from Metapod after during a match against a Cubone in Mt. Moon. (Grunt.)

Throh:

Ball: Pokéball
Gender: Male
Item: Black Belt
Ability: Guts
Nature: Relaxed
Level: 20
Moves: Bind, Leer, Bide, Focus energy, Seismic toss, Vital throw

Throh was received from Prof. Oak who was providing Unova Pokémon to designated trainers for Prof. Juniper. Throh s new to Josh's team, so not much is known about him apart from his tendency to daydream.

Oshawott:

Ball: Pokéball
Gender: Male
Item: none
Ability:
Nature:
Level: 5
Moves: Tackle, Tail Whip


Pokémon at Home
Kakuna:

Ball: Pokéball
Gender: Male
Item: N/A
Ability: Shield Dust
Nature: Brave
Level: 9
Moves: Poison Sting, String shot, Bug Bite, Harden

Kakuna evolved from Weedle while training in Lavender town. It still urges for battles, but is finding it hard to adjust to it's new body.

Yanma:

Ball: Net ball
Gender: Male
Item: N/A
Ability: Compoundeyes
Nature: Rash
Level: 14
Moves: Tackle, Foresight, Quick attack, Double team, Sonicboom, Ominous Wind

Yanma was a prize Josh received for winning the bug catching contest various times. Yanma is a relatively new part of Josh's team, so isn't fully tamed and makes rash decisions. However, Yanma is very strong.

Cubone:

Ball: Pokéball
Gender: Male
Item: Thick club
Ability: Rock head
Nature: Timid
Level: 14
Moves: Growl, Tail whip, Bone club, Thief, Hidden Power [DARK]

Cubone is the outsider of Josh's team, being his only non-bug Pokémon. Josh did not capture Cubone, but took it off of a Rocket member that was abusing Cubone and was going to leave it in Mt. Moon to fend for itself. Josh plans to give Cubone the love and attention it needs to become more courageous.
During the second battle with Cubone's previous owner, Josh managed to unlock Cubone's special attack - Hidden Power. This move has devastating force on both Cubone and the opponent.

Heracross:

Ball: Net ball
Gender: Female
Item: N/A
Ability:Guts
Nature: Naughty
Level: 25
Moves: Leer, Horn attack, Tackle, Night Slash, Endure, Aerial Ace, Brick Break, Counter

Heracross was caught on the way to Lavender town... on a cruise ship! She is the strongest member of Josh's team and enjoys fighting.

Scyther:
Ball: Safari Ball
Gender: Male
Item: None
Ability: Technician
Nature: x
Level: 22
Moves: Vacuum Wave, Quick Attack, Leer, Focus Energy, Pursuit, False Swipe, Agility, Wing attack.

Previous Pokémon:

Caterpie - evolved into Metapod
Metapod - evolved into Butterfree
Weedle - evolved into Kakuna

[About]

About

When I was in bed several nights ago I was thinking of how Your Sprite Art could get one big kick up the bum to get it going again. This would have to include everyone who frequents the board, people who want to learn, people who need motivation and indeed people to be key parts in this big idea machine.

So then I thought and thought hard until I came up with an idea for a big topic for Tutorials made by the site - and for the site. However, this had been done before and I was upset to see it very inactive. Obviously to grab somebodies attention the kind of idea would need plenty of motivation and eye grabbers and whatever can bring the people in well. That's why I asked Blake if I could perhaps take the idea further and make a bigger topic with more links and more order.

Thanks to all of the support from you guys we've managed to get the topic stickied! =]

This is only temporary though, as bigger things are to come for the spriting community! Watch this space and keep on contributing!

F A Q

Q: What is this topic for?
A: I plan for this topic to become a big collection of sprite tutorials from many different members on this site in different categories, including common spriting techniques and even ones that nobody has ever heard of.

Q: Why not just consult that site that everyone links to?
A: This board needs to be brought together by you guys working together. Yes, there are the metagame spriters (who are doing a fantastic job), but this is completely different. There are so many different sprites for you to do here for eachother and for the site. If more people learn how to sprite the board will rocket up in activity so more people can request in your shops, more people can make shops for you to request in, more people can make contests and there are many more ideas.

Q: Doesn't this defeat the purpose of people making spriting schools?
A: Definitely not! Sprite school teachers can refer to this as well as making their own guides. Also, some people may want to be taught one to one by another member and the teachers can give tasks. Once you get into the details, there are so many differences.

Q: How do I get my tutorial onto this page?
A: Easy. Just upload it to a hosting site and the link will be posted on this front page under an appropriate category. If there are too many characters they will be uploaded into a main album that will split into different categories.

Q: How do I give you my link?
A: Post it here or PM me it!

Q: What is the 'Other' Category for?
A: There are categories for the spriting types I see the most often (if there are many of one type of tutorial in 'Other' they will get their own category and vice versa.). The 'Other' category is for the sprites that aren't seen as often as the others but still deserve to have a spot.

Q: I posted my link, why isn't it up?
A: Sometimes, the tutorials will not go up. This is because they are either not working or aren't up to scratch. If they aren't up to scratch, I will PM you and you can choose to improve, make another or just leave it.

Q: There is already a recolour guide, should I post mine?
A: Of course you should! The more the merrier!

Q: If I have any ideas how to improve this topic what should I do?
A: PM me or post it here!

Recolours
Recolour guide by Inferna

Mixes/Fusions
Mix guide by JSM

Revamps/Devamps
Revamp guide by Tom_

Pixel overs/Scratches/etc
Pixel over guide by Webbz
Metaspriting guide by Dragonpika

Others
Inferno guide by Inferna
Trainer tutorial by Shaymin
Ice cream guide by Liam
'Colouring book' Pokémon by Kona
Tango guide by Kona
Trainer/Pokémon Morph by Moon Chaser
Neon guide by Gus

Tech-Side
Gradient shading by Ayla
Basic Windows7 MSPaint guide by Moon Chaser
Easy eraser colouring by Hahex

Quick Tips

*Always save a sprite as PNG: when you go to save your sprite, save it as a PNG file. This is because it gives your sprite the best quality; if you were to choose JPEG for example, your sprite would become fuzzy and wouldn't look nice no matter how good the sprite!

*Outline shading: Unless you are trying to gain a particular effect, it is good to use darker shades from the body to shade the outlines for the lighter shades. This provides a good range of colours and a bit more depth.

*Get shading to flow with the body: Make the shading of the sprite follow the light source. If the shades don't follow the shape of the body the sprite will not live up to its full potential.

*Find a good contrast of colours: Contrast can sometimes make or break a sprite. Contrast is the difference between two different shading colours. If the contrast is too strong or weak then it can make a sprite unable to live up to its full potential. Finding a good contrast of colours on a sprite can sometimes be hard, but if you follow the next tip you may find it easier.

*Don't be afraid to experiment with your colours: Having the option to create your own colours is something you should take note of! Having the ability to create your own colour means that you can create more shades for your sprites and even your own palettes! If a sprite's contrast of colours isn't working out then you can simply try and find a way out of the mess by editing your colours for a more attractive appearence.

*Save as often as possible: You never know what can happen. Power cuts/etc will have a bad affect on your 4hour pixel masterpiece!

IF YOU HAVE MORE POST OR PM!



Credit to:
BLAKE
Liam
JSM
Inferna
Tom_
Ayla
Shaymin
Kona
Moon Chaser
Hahex
Dragonpika
Purplerush
Mizz
Webbz


Post away guys! =]

[Character name:]

Since I turned my character into an NPC, I guess I'll make a new one.

Character name: John Bonz (Johnny)

Age and Gender: 18 and Male 14/7/92

Description: A tallish male with short, spiky, brown hair. He used to wear bones and paint his body due to his obscure nature, but is no longer different to the rest of the group. He wears a black hoodie and dark blue jeans.

Personality: John likes to socialise, due to spending a lot of his life by himself. He can be cold hearted, but is willing to be warm to people in need.

History: As a child he never met his parents, they didn't die, they just left him.

Born into a small village close to Snowpoint, he learned solitude and pain the hard way. He was raised by a foster family, who he regularily spends time with.

His first Pokemon were Cubone, Aron and Cranidos.

Pokémon with John

Tympole:

Gender: Male
Item: None
Nature: Quirky
Level: 5
Moves: Bubble, Growl, Supersonic.

Meowth:

Gender: Female
Item: Amulet Coin
Nature: Jolly
Level: 22
Moves: Scratch, Growl, Bite, Fake out, Fury Swipes, Screech, Faint attack, U-turn, Substitute.

Meowth is the newest member of John's team. She is yet to be tried in battle, but is a promising Pokémon for the future.

Pokemon at home:

Marowak:

Gender: Male
Item: Thick club
Nature: Brave
Level: 60
Moves: Bone club, Bone rush, Bonemarang, Close combat, Counter, Rage, Heavy duty bone.

Rampardos:

Gender: Male
Item: Focus band
Nature: Adamant
Level: 54
Moves: Head smash, Earthquake, Crunch, Flamethrower, Ice beam, Focus punch, Leer, Roar

Tauros:
Gender: Male
Item:
Nature: Jolly
Level: 23
Moves: Thrash, Horn attack, Stomp, Double-edge, Mega horn

Zubat (Shiny):

Gender: Male
Item:
Nature: Jolly
Level: 12
Moves: Leech life, Giga drain, Wing attack, Bite.

Lairon:

Gender: Male
Item:
Nature: Brave
Level: 41
Moves: Head smash, Earthquake, Protect, Metal burst, Iron defence, Flash cannon, Roar.

Lairon is a very brave Pokémon that stands up for anybody it considers a friend. It is most powerful once it has taken a beating.

Aipom:
Gender: Male
Item:
Nature: Quirky
Level: 24
Moves: Tickle, Scratch, Sand-Attack, Astonish, U-Turn, Fury Swipes, Return

Aipom is one of John's Pokémon which frequently sits on his head. It isn't powerful but can be a helpful partner in team fights.

Spoink:
Gender: Female
Item:
Nature: Timid
Level: 24
Moves: Psybeam, Bounce, Psych up, Psywave, Confuse ray, Shock wave, Magic coat

Spoink is a relatively new member of John's team. She is powerful despite her appearence. She is somewhat mysterious.

Sneasel:

Gender: Male
Item:
Nature: Lonely
Level: 40
Moves: Ice punch, Slash, Blizzard, Double-edge, Dark pulse, Night slash, Shadow claw.

Sneasel is a powerful Pokémon that prides itself on its sharp claws. John still needs to build a stronger relationship, though

Current Location

John is currently in Unova

Previously owned Pokemon:

Cubone: Evolved into Marowak.

Cranidos: Evolved into Rampardos.

Aron: Evolved into Lairon.

Aipom: He gave this to his first girlfriend as a present, he hasn't seen her since.

Achievements:

Cerulean city badge: defeating Misty

Vermillion city badge: defeating Lt. Surge

Lavaridge city badge: defeating Flannery

Mauville city badge: defeating Watson

I already have PLC access so I can begin.
Posted on: July 28, 2007, 12:23Added Lee Daragha to John's friend list.
Posted on: August 10, 2007, 13:04John caught a shiny Zubat.
Posted on: August 13, 2007, 19:55I updated the profile, so it shows more information.
Posted on: August 14, 2007, 14:23John obtained an Eevee.
Posted on: August 16, 2007, 12:57John caught a Sneasel.
Posted on: August 19, 2007, 10:20Eevee has been put up on the PLC GTS. =]
Posted on: January 12, 2008, 21:34Added Tauros to list of Pokemon.
Posted on: January 15, 2008, 13:02John Bonz is back in buisiness and back in Sinnoh after travelling!

Liam~
Posted on: July 05, 2008, 22:12Now travelling in Johto with CSC's character Rondo. =]
Posted on: September 06, 2008, 18:31I am now in Snowpoint. Hoorah!
Posted on: January 05, 2009, 19:44John caught an Aipom and is now traveling in Johto. =)

[Character Name:]

Well, Iceduck has kindly let us PLCrs make an extra character, so here it is!

Character Name: Maya Love

Age and gender: 19 and female.

Description: Maya Love stands at 5'7" and is quite skinny. She has long, black hair which is naturally brown. Her eyes are hazel and her skin is quite pale.

Personality: Maya enjoys being 'out there'. She likes meeting new people and socialising. She is usually kind and considerate to everyone, including strangers, but she can get a bit huffy sometimes.

(img here later)

History: She had a very rich family and was often spoiled, her friends depended on her sometimes, but she liked it. She had a great childhood and is now experiencing adulthood, she has always loved Pokemon and has had a passion for water types for years. Her parents were very protective of her and wouldn't let her out of their tight grasp for a long time. Her first Pokemon was an Eevee bought by her parents for her tenth birthday. Maya was born in Sinnoh, Eterna city.

Friends/Enemies:

Friends:
Enemies: None

Pokémon:

Poliwag:

Gender: Male
Item: N/A
Nature: Jolly
Level: 17
Moves: Charm, Water sport, Bubble, Hypnosis, Water gun, Double slap

Snover:

Gender: Male
Item: N/A
Nature: Calm
Level: 13
Moves: Powder snow, Leer, Razor leaf, Icy wind, Grasswhistle

Corphish:

Gender: Male
Item: N/A
Nature: Quirky
Level: 18
Moves: Bubble, Harden, Vicegrip, Leer




Pokémon at home:

Vaporeon:

Gender: Female
Item: Blue scarf
Nature: Bold
Level: 45
Moves: Surf, Ice beam, Attract, Charm, Hidden power[Dark].

Vaporeon is Maya's most trustworthy Pokemon. Being her first Maya knows this Pokemon very well and they share a special bond.

Blastoise:

Gender: Male
Item: Muscle band
Nature: Brave
Level: 43
Moves: Waterfall, Mega punch, Hydro cannon, Crunch, Seismic toss, Body slam, Double-edge, Ice punch.

Maya's Powerhouse Pokemon, Blastoise is always willing to fight and is as sturdy as anything.

Magneton:

Gender: N/A
Item: N/A
Nature: Modest
Level: 37
Moves: Rain dance, Hidden power[Water], Thunder, Zap cannon, Thunder wave.

A strange Pokemon that has been manufactured for water adaptability.

Lotad:

Gender: Female
Item: N/A
Nature: Calm
Level: 13
Moves: Astonish, Growl, Absorb, Nature Power, Mist

Zigzagoon:

Gender: Male
Item: N/A
Nature: Brave
Level: 10
Moves: Tackle, Growl, Tailwhip, Headbutt

Current Location

Hoenn

Previously owned Pokemon:

Eevee: Evolved into Vaporeon.

Squirtle: Evolved into Wartortle.

Wartortle: Evolved into Blastoise.

Magnemite: Evolved into Magneton.

Achievements:

Eterna city gym badge: Beat Gardenia in a gym battle.

I have my PLC access so now I can enjoy the board with another character.

My old profile got deleted because of the latest purge so I'm gonna do it again.

(a) Name
Liam Solomon

(b)  Age and Gender
10 and male

(c)  Description
He is small for his age and has longish brown hair. He has hazel coloured eyes and usualy wears a denom jacket with navy jeans and black shoes. He has black, leathe fingerles gloves. He has a black belt wich he holds his pokeballs on.

(d)  History
Liam has always loved to fish, but most of all he loved pokemon. One Summers day he found a Remoraid out of a pond and it was being attacked by a bunch of bug pokemon, He scared the bug pokemon away and rescued the Remoraid. Every day he would talk to the Remoraid and feed it, some days he would train it.
on a cold Winter night his Remoraid evolved into an Octillery! the next morning he got some money of his wealthy parents and began his journey to become the best pokemon trainer of all time.

(e)  Friends and enemies
James Sparrow ,Aedan Solomon (Brother)

He has no enemies yet.

(f)  Pokémon

Octillery

Male/ Fire-blast/ Hydro-pump/ Psychic/ Ice-beam and Constict.

MR. Mime

Male/ Fire-punch/ Ice-punch/ Thunder-punch/ Psychic/ Calm-mind and Focus-punch.

Lapras

Female/ Ice-beam/ Hydro-cannon/ Blizzard/ Body-slam and Horn-attack.

Pupitar

Male/ Magnitude/ Rock-slide/ Secret-power/ Hidden-power (Dark)/ Tackle and Harden.

Piloswine

Male/ Earthquake/ Horn-attack/ Headbutt/ Double-edge/ Fury-attack/ Blizzard and Stomp.

Gligar

Female/ Poison-sting/ Metal-claw/ Iron-tail/ Vicegrip/ Guillotine/ Aerial-ace and Hidden-power (Dark).

Pokemon In Box

Machoke

Male/ Fire-punch/ Ice-punch/ Thunder-punch/ Focus-punch/ Mega-punch/ Dynamic-punch/ Comet-punch/ Dizzy-punch and Mach-punch.

Abra

Female/ Teleport and Psyco-boost.

Scyther

Male/ Slash/ Fury-cutter/ Bite/ Swords-dance and Hidden-power (Fire).

Sandslash

Female/ Slash/ Metal-claw/ Fury-swipes/ Hidden-power (Water, Fire, Grass or Dark)and Guillotine.

Pidgeot

Male/ Fly/ Wing-attack/ Fury-attack/ Double-edge/ Ariel-ace and Peck.

(g) Badges

Earth Badge

Thats me done!