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1. A Word From Your Editor(‘s)
2. Announcements and News
3. Trading Section
4. Comics
5. URPG Quiz
6. Interview
7. Story Of The Week
8. Roleplayer Of The Week
9. Pokemon Of The Week Article
10. History of the Times
11. FFA Report
12. Intro to the National Park
13. Target of the Week
14. Interview #2
15.JURK Pkmn
16. Marketplace Guide
17. Battle Analysis Article
18. Staff Report
19. Closing Comment
A Word From Your Editor(s)
Hey there, everyone! You may have noticed that it's been three weeks since the previous URPG Times instead of the usual two. Don't worry, it's not a lack of activity- it's because this week there is a special double issue in honor of the opening of our TPW branch! This means that all of you who submitted work get paid 1.5X as much. Congratulations to all our great staff members here at the Times! For the rest of you, there's going to be more content than normal, which makes for an exciting read. Get excited everybody, we're going to TPW!
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Gman, please let me know. He was last spotted near a Hasselhoff concert.
News and Announcements
by
SLC
Expansion Complete!
Hello TPW! Let me be one of the first to welcome you to our large URPG family. My name's SLC, and so long as you remain active, you'll be seeing me around a lot. The transition was smooth, and you'll all be settling in quite well over the next few weeks – there are a lot of events lined up for you lot, including the Dojo League, auctions, competitions and a whole lot more! Just be sure to bare with us for a while while we have time to make sure everything is perfect and ready for you as soon as possible. I hope to see you soon, and if you need any help don't hesitate to ask me or any other member :)
Promotions!
Since our last issue, we've had seven members take the step up to a higher power, and here's a thanks from everybody for the good work you've already put in. Alaska, Roulette, Fierce Deity and EmBreon have all been promoted to officials (the second time, for Emma), while Monbrey and AmericanTreeFrog have become new moderators. Finally, Webmaster has taken up the vacant position of senior ref, meaning he can now take your ref tests and quizzes. Once again, we voice our congratulations to these people.
Budget Tournament Over!
It's been four months since it's started, but the Budget Tournament finally ended this week, culminating in Fierce Deity being crowned the winner after defeating Ash K in the finals. He claimed a Volbeat as his prize, while Ash took home a Litwick. In the third-place match, ATF took victory over WTP, and earned himself the bronze medal (an imaginary one, of course).
Gym Vacancies!
At the time of writing, there are several gyms open. Here's an easy list, so you can see what to apply for. For the TPW members, I suggest checking out the Dojo League, created exclusively for you.
Pewter [Rock]
Ecruteak [Ghost]
Fortree [Flying]
Eterna [Grass]
Ecruteak [Ghost]
Nimbasa [Electric]
Navel [Randoms]
Trading Section
by
Alaskapigeon
Monbrey is offering up:
Nidoking
Hitmonchan
Hitmontop
Tyranitar
Ludicolo
Shiftry
Metagross
Mismagius
Bronzong
Lucario
Abomasnow
Lickilicky
Electivire
Mamoswine
Gallade
Dusknoir
Pman is offering:
Rotom
Slowbro
Comics
Each week, besides the submissions from our employees for the Comics section of the URPG Times, we also welcome submissions from the community! Remember, we pay $1,500 for each submission usually. The amount paid might be adjusted accordingly based on your comic and permanent employees will be paid slightly higher. You don't have to be a professional as well; the only criteria is for it to be funny! PM comic submissions to Alaskapigeon or Gmandiddy.
Every Single Time Webbie by
Xali
Untitled by
Webmaster
URPG Leaders by
EmBreon
The URPG Quiz
By
WebMaster
Welcome TPW people to my treacherous quiz. Each question is worth a certain amount of points. Though the average is usually 3 points a question, some are worth more and some are worth less. Each point pays $250. Another little thing I wanted to throw in was an additional section of questions worth 25 points that only TPW members can answer. Find these additional questions at the bottom. One last thing, nobody has ever gotten 100% on my quiz. Will you be the first? Good luck! (you're gonna need it)
Battle Scenario
Noctowl/M/Keen Eye @ 58% BRN; Dusclops/M/Pressure holding Eviolite @ 6% Def+3 SpDef+3 [IMPRISON]
That Dusclops is gonna stall you till your Burn KOs. Since you're imprisoned, you can't Night Shade him and get this over with. It's not like Quick Attack works either considering it's ghost type (and you don't learn it iirc). Not to mention it has Def+3. There are a couple ways to solve this one but one in particular will ensure the victory in one turn. Dusclops will keep using Endure to stall. What is the solution to win this battle?
Ref this
Gliscor/M/Poison Heal w/ Iron Ball @ 100%; Metagross/NG/Clear Body w/ Lefties @ 100%
Gliscor uses Fling
Metagross uses Earthquake
Flavour
What is Hearthome’s Japanese town motto? A rough translation is accepted.****
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Picture Time
Name this place:
http://tinypic.com/r/axo77p/6
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Video Games
Which Hoenn Pokemon were missing from the Emerald Pokedex?
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Video Games 2
What game is Pokétopia from?
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Flavour 2
What does the sign say on the front of the Shop in Mahogany Town?
Pokemon World
What is the third biggest city in the Pokemon World?
Anime
What three types of Pokemon has Ash never officially caught?
Game Mechanics
How much damage does Counter or Mirror Coat do with an OHKO move?
Anime 2
Only one episode has featured 3 giant Pokemon. Name the episode and the Pokemon
Stories
What is the longest story ever written for a writing competition and who wrote it?
Pokemon
Before Red and Blue were released, which Pokemon was originally known as "Kung-foo"?
Video Games 3
There is only one game freak person you can battle. Name him
Game Mechanics 2
There is only one flying move that can't hit non-adjacent opponents. Name it
TPW ONLY QUESTIONS
All members who have joined after May 4 can attempt these questions.
Stories (TPW)
What is the minimum character requirement to capture Swinub
URPG History (TPW)
When did the URPG first open on BMG. Give me an exact date.
National Park (TPW)
What type repellant(s) is/are not allowed to be used at the Great Lakes Area?
Video Games 3 (TPW)
What company is a second-party developer for the main series games?
Game Mechanics (TPW)
What is the fastest Fire type Pokemon?
Picture Time (TPW)
Name this Pokemon:
http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...Spr_4d_149.png
Pokemon World (TPW)
Which of the main regions was not based on an area of Japan?
Anime (TPW)
What was the first legendary to appear in the anime? (Theme song does not count)