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'''PokéCommunity''' is a Pokémon forums website that operates similarly to the [[Bulbagarden forums]]. It has gained notability for housing one of the largest English ROM hacking communities on the internet.[[Image:PokeCommunity_Banner.png|thumb|right||300px|The current PokéCommunity banner]]
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[[File:PC FrontPage.jpg|thumb|300px|The most recent front page of PokéCommunity, showcasing the newest user-created theme]]
'''The PokéCommunity''', sometimes referred to as just '''PokéCommunity''' and often shortened to ''''PC'''', is a discussion forum that aims to provide a wide-range of topics about [[Pokémon]] and the Pokémon fandom, ranging from the games (both [[core series]] and others) the {{pkmn|anime}}, the {{pkmn|manga}}, and much more, as well as other areas for Pokémon fans, including Pokémon related art and design, fanfiction, game and software development, fan clubs and trivia.


==Slogan==
[[File:PC Logo.png|thumb|300px|PokéCommunity's previous logo.]] It also has many other sections for non-Pokémon discussions and creativity, as well as personal image galleries and customisable profiles for all users. It provides personal Blogs for for all members.
"We are still working on a better slogan!"
 
The website plays host to other services for its members, such as the Pokémon Battle Server and Discord Server, as well as providing a mobile version for users to browse the forums on-the-go. It has a significant social media presence, sporting Facebook and Instagram pages, and a Twitter feed.
 
The forums were launched on October 10, 2002, by user Master Kwesi Nkromah, and aside from various outages, have been online ever since. It has over 750,000 members and nine million posts as of September 2019.  It is currently running the vBulletin forum software and is owned and administered by user Sheep. It has a large, staggered staff team, who coordinate to run every part of the site.
 
PokéCommunity is known for it's yearly forum-wide '''Get-Together''' mega-events, held once a year usually around summer time in which many members volunteer to run and participate in a wide range of events and competitions. In 2012, PokéCommunity celebrated its tenth anniversary online in a special Get-Together dubbed '''PCX'''.
 
PokéCommunity has gained particular notability for housing one of the largest and most active English Pokémon ROM hacking communities on the Internet, and has a wide range of available patch downloads and tutorials covering multiple areas of game development. Its members also actively research into the area and have pushed the ROM hacking medium forward considerably since its inception.


==Topics==
==Topics==
===Official Forums===
=== Community Square ===
The Official Forums section contains things such as the Community Announcements, where the Community Rules and Donations and Supporter Benefits can be found, Community Questions & Feedback, where members can discuss questions and concerns they may have about the forums, and a New Users / Welcome forum. It is also common for users that have gone on hiatus to re-introduce themselves in the New Users Welcome thread.
The Official Forums section contains things such as the Community Announcements (where the Community Rules and Donations and information regarding Supporter Benefits can be found), Community Questions & Feedback (where members can discuss questions and concerns they may have about the forums), and The Meet and Greet forum.


Members were once able to request username changes in the Community Questions & Feedback forum, but this put heavy strain on the server and was eventually abandoned. Members were given the chance to choose their final name change in the weeks leading up to the removal of this feature.
====Subforums====
* '''The Bulletin Board'''
* '''Meet & Greet'''
* '''Feedback & Support'''


===Current Generation Pokémon Gaming Discussions===
=== Pokémon Gaming ===
The Current Generation Pokémon Gaming Discussions house all threads pertaining to the fourth and fifth generations. These topics include the following: Black and White, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, Wi-Fi Center, and Pokémon Strategies & Movesets (which include team rating for both competitive and in-game teams).
From humble Red and Blue beginnings to the 3D adventures we have today, this is the place to discuss anything and everything related to the main series Pokémon games.


<ab>Sub-topics include:
====Subforums====
'''In the Wi-Fi Center''': Battle Stadium, Trade Corner, and Wi-Fi Terminal (Platinum/HG/SS).</ab>
* '''Pokémon Gaming Central'''
* '''Pokémon Sword and Shield'''
* '''Seventh Generation'''
* '''Previous Generations'''
* '''Competitive Pokémon'''
* '''Trade Corner'''
** Trade Shops
* '''Challenges'''
** Challenge Logs
* '''Pokémon Masters'''


===General Pokémon Gaming Discussions===
=== Pokémon: General Discussions ===
The General Pokémon Gaming Discussions includes a wide variety of games which users are allowed to comment on, ask questions, and the like. These topics include the following: Challenges, Advanced Generation Games (GBA), Metal and Color Generation Games (GB/GBC), Spinoff Games, General Pokémon Gaming, and Pokémon Strategies & Movesets (which include team rating).
There's more to Pokémon than just the games! Check out other topics including anime, trading card game, and more.


===Alternative Pokémon Discussions===
====Subforums====
The Alternative Pokémon Discussions include things such as the anime, manga, and much more. These topics include: Pokémon General, Pokémon TV Shows and Movies, Pokémon Groups, Pokémon Trivia, and Pokémon Trading Card Game.
* '''Pokémon General'''
* '''Pokémon Anime'''
* '''Pokémon Trading Card Game'''
** TCG Deck Reviewing
* '''Pokémon Poll Party'''
* '''Pokémon Trivia'''


<ab>Sub-topics include:
===Fan Games===
'''In the Pokémon General''': Pokémon Manga/Comics.
The ROM Hacking and Fan Games section, previously a sub-forum of Creative Discussions, is a section dedicated to ROM hacks.
'''In the Pokémon Trading Card Game''': TCG Deck Reviewing and Fake Cards.</ab>
 
====Subforums====
* '''ROM Hacking Discussion'''
* '''ROM Hacking'''
** Launchpad
** Research & Devlopement
** Tools, Tutorials & Resources
* '''ROM Hacks Studio'''
** Progressing Hacks
** Sideshow Showcase
* '''Game Development'''
** Resources
** Scripts & Tutorials
** Pokémon Essentials
* '''Game Showcase'''


===Creative Discussions===
===Creative Discussions===
The Creative Discussions usually include things that aren't necessarily Pokémon related. These topics include: Art Gallery, Fan Fiction and Writing, Roleplay Corner, Emulation, and Game Development.
The Creative Discussions usually include things that aren't necessarily Pokémon related.


<ab>Sub-topics include:
====Subforums====
'''In the Art Gallery''': Pixel Art, Pixel Project, Graphics & Photography, and Competitions.
* '''Art & Design'''
'''In the Fan Fiction and Writing''': Poetry, Writer's Lounge, The Revision Bin, and Fanfiction Archive.
* '''Fan Fiction and Writing'''
'''In the Roleplay Corner''': Pokémon Roleplay and Other Roleplay.
** Writer's Lounge
'''In the Emulation''': ROM Hacking, Progressing Hacks, Hacks Showcase, Toolbox, Research & Development, Tutorials, and Team Discussions.
** Fanfiction Archive
'''In the Game Development''': The Drawing Board, Resource Center, Tutorials & Guides, and The Showcase.</ab>
* '''Roleplay Theatre'''
** Roleplay Stage
** Roleplay Casting


===Technology & Media===
===Entertainment & Hobbies===
The Technology & Media forums include things such as other video games, anime, manga, technology discussions, and even news about the real-world. These topics include: Video Gaming, Computers & Technology, Japanese Entertainment, Other Entertainment, and Tabletop Games.
The Entertainment & Hobbies forums include things such as other video games, anime, manga, and etc. technology discussions.


===Off-topic Discussion===
====Subforums====
The Off-topic Discussions are one of the most popular forums on the site. There, users are able to talk about most anything they feel they want to. Topics here include: Other Trivia, Other Clubs, Other Voting Polls, and Other Chat.
* '''Video Games'''
* '''Entertainment & Media'''
* '''Anime & Manga'''
* '''The Clubhouse'''


<ab>Sub-topics include:
===Off-Topic Discussions===
'''In the Other Clubs''': Member Fanclubs.
In the Off-Topic Discussions section, users are able to talk about most anything they feel they want to.
'''In the Computers & Technology''': Life, The Universe, and Everything, and Webmasters Discussion.
 
'''In the Other Chat''': Celebrations.</ab>
====Subforums====
* '''Off-Topic'''
* '''Internet & Technology'''
* '''Forum Games'''
* '''The Underground'''


==Staff==
==Staff==
===Administrators===
Staff members of PokéCommunity are constantly leaving and being promoted. To see a real-time list of the staff, visit [http://www.pokecommunity.com/showgroups.php this page].
* Rukario


===Assistant Administrators===
===Owner===
* Ausaudriel
* Sheep
* Morkula
* Sylphiel


===Staff Administrators===
===Administrators===
* Arcanine
* Laslow
* Lightning
* Cherrim
* parallelzero
* Astronaut
 
* Castform
===Super Moderators===
* erik destler
* Drew
* Rainbow
* Hiiro
* bobandbill
* Luke
* Matthew
* Patchisou Yutohru
* Went


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.pokecommunity.com/ PokéCommunity]
*[http://www.pokecommunity.com/ PokéCommunity]
==References==
<references/>


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Latest revision as of 08:06, 4 December 2023

The PokéCommunity
"Working on a better slogan, 19 years and counting!"
PokéCommunity Logo 2014.png
New logo introduced in May 2014.
Language English
Status Active
Run 2002 - Present
Date opened October 16, 2002
Creator Master Kwesi Nkromah
Current owner Sheep
Mascot {{{mascot}}}
Website Main page

The PokéCommunity, sometimes referred to as just PokéCommunity and often shortened to 'PC', is a discussion forum that aims to provide a wide-range of topics about Pokémon and the Pokémon fandom, ranging from the games (both core series and others) the anime, the manga, and much more, as well as other areas for Pokémon fans, including Pokémon related art and design, fanfiction, game and software development, fan clubs and trivia.

The most recent front page of PokéCommunity, showcasing the newest user-created theme
PokéCommunity's previous logo.

It also has many other sections for non-Pokémon discussions and creativity, as well as personal image galleries and customisable profiles for all users. It provides personal Blogs for for all members.

The website plays host to other services for its members, such as the Pokémon Battle Server and Discord Server, as well as providing a mobile version for users to browse the forums on-the-go. It has a significant social media presence, sporting Facebook and Instagram pages, and a Twitter feed.

The forums were launched on October 10, 2002, by user Master Kwesi Nkromah, and aside from various outages, have been online ever since. It has over 750,000 members and nine million posts as of September 2019. It is currently running the vBulletin forum software and is owned and administered by user Sheep. It has a large, staggered staff team, who coordinate to run every part of the site.

PokéCommunity is known for it's yearly forum-wide Get-Together mega-events, held once a year usually around summer time in which many members volunteer to run and participate in a wide range of events and competitions. In 2012, PokéCommunity celebrated its tenth anniversary online in a special Get-Together dubbed PCX.

PokéCommunity has gained particular notability for housing one of the largest and most active English Pokémon ROM hacking communities on the Internet, and has a wide range of available patch downloads and tutorials covering multiple areas of game development. Its members also actively research into the area and have pushed the ROM hacking medium forward considerably since its inception.

Topics

Community Square

The Official Forums section contains things such as the Community Announcements (where the Community Rules and Donations and information regarding Supporter Benefits can be found), Community Questions & Feedback (where members can discuss questions and concerns they may have about the forums), and The Meet and Greet forum.

Subforums

  • The Bulletin Board
  • Meet & Greet
  • Feedback & Support

Pokémon Gaming

From humble Red and Blue beginnings to the 3D adventures we have today, this is the place to discuss anything and everything related to the main series Pokémon games.

Subforums

  • Pokémon Gaming Central
  • Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • Seventh Generation
  • Previous Generations
  • Competitive Pokémon
  • Trade Corner
    • Trade Shops
  • Challenges
    • Challenge Logs
  • Pokémon Masters

Pokémon: General Discussions

There's more to Pokémon than just the games! Check out other topics including anime, trading card game, and more.

Subforums

  • Pokémon General
  • Pokémon Anime
  • Pokémon Trading Card Game
    • TCG Deck Reviewing
  • Pokémon Poll Party
  • Pokémon Trivia

Fan Games

The ROM Hacking and Fan Games section, previously a sub-forum of Creative Discussions, is a section dedicated to ROM hacks.

Subforums

  • ROM Hacking Discussion
  • ROM Hacking
    • Launchpad
    • Research & Devlopement
    • Tools, Tutorials & Resources
  • ROM Hacks Studio
    • Progressing Hacks
    • Sideshow Showcase
  • Game Development
    • Resources
    • Scripts & Tutorials
    • Pokémon Essentials
  • Game Showcase

Creative Discussions

The Creative Discussions usually include things that aren't necessarily Pokémon related.

Subforums

  • Art & Design
  • Fan Fiction and Writing
    • Writer's Lounge
    • Fanfiction Archive
  • Roleplay Theatre
    • Roleplay Stage
    • Roleplay Casting

Entertainment & Hobbies

The Entertainment & Hobbies forums include things such as other video games, anime, manga, and etc. technology discussions.

Subforums

  • Video Games
  • Entertainment & Media
  • Anime & Manga
  • The Clubhouse

Off-Topic Discussions

In the Off-Topic Discussions section, users are able to talk about most anything they feel they want to.

Subforums

  • Off-Topic
  • Internet & Technology
  • Forum Games
  • The Underground

Staff

Staff members of PokéCommunity are constantly leaving and being promoted. To see a real-time list of the staff, visit this page.

Owner

  • Sheep

Administrators

  • Laslow
  • Cherrim
  • Astronaut
  • Castform
  • erik destler
  • Rainbow
  • bobandbill

External links

References


  This article is a part of Project Fandom, a Bulbapedia Project that aims to write comprehensive articles on every aspect of the Pokémon Fandom.
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