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'''Fizzy Bubbles''' (or simply '''FB''') is a fan-made, text-based Pokémon RPG that began on [[Bulbagarden forums]] in the days of Red and Blue, in which adventuring takes places in various pre-fabricated "zones". At first, the game centered on Water Pokémon, and there was only a single Fizzy Zone, hence the name Fizzy Bubbles. More zones were added over the next few years, but the game was shut down when [[Bulbagarden forums|BMG]]'s site went down. It was revived on October | '''Fizzy Bubbles''' (or simply '''FB''') is a fan-made, text-based Pokémon RPG that began on [[Bulbagarden forums]] in the days of Red and Blue, in which adventuring takes places in various pre-fabricated "zones". At first, the game centered on Water Pokémon, and there was only a single Fizzy Zone, hence the name Fizzy Bubbles. More zones were added over the next few years, but the game was shut down when [[Bulbagarden forums|BMG]]'s site went down. It was revived on October 22, 2002 on [[Ultimate Pokémon Network|UPN]] before expanding to the [[Serebii.net]] forums, and later back to the [[Bulbagarden forums]]. | ||
Although training Pokémon is a part of the game, the focus is much more on the roleplaying aspect, and there are many other facets to game play. Trainers can battle each other, participate in Contests and Gym challenges, enjoy the services of a variety of shops (such as Jirachi's Casino or the Cable Club), and more. | Although training Pokémon is a part of the game, the focus is much more on the roleplaying aspect, and there are many other facets to game play. Trainers can battle each other, participate in Contests and Gym challenges, enjoy the services of a variety of shops (such as Jirachi's Casino or the Cable Club), and more. | ||
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The main part of the game happens in what are known as "zones", virtual areas of the Fizzy Bubbles landscape constructed by FB officials, and in which players can have various adventures. The adventure is determined by both the player and the updater, either by a Zone Assistant or Zone Owner (ZA/ZO). The updater creates obstacles that the player must find a way around, whilst it is the player's job to make decisions as to where to go, and the general mission. | The main part of the game happens in what are known as "zones", virtual areas of the Fizzy Bubbles landscape constructed by FB officials, and in which players can have various adventures. The adventure is determined by both the player and the updater, either by a Zone Assistant or Zone Owner (ZA/ZO). The updater creates obstacles that the player must find a way around, whilst it is the player's job to make decisions as to where to go, and the general mission. | ||
The roleplaying zones in which members can adventure in are spread over the respective forums of UPNetwork, Serebii.net and Bulbagarden, in the form of threads. Registered members are only allowed to enter up to three zones at once, except on special occasions such as in-zone campaigns. Zones are usually capped if an updater is unable to take any more updates. | The roleplaying zones in which members can adventure in are spread over the respective forums of UPNetwork, Serebii.net, and Bulbagarden, in the form of threads. Registered members are only allowed to enter up to three zones at once, except on special occasions such as in-zone campaigns. Zones are usually capped if an updater is unable to take any more updates. | ||
===Current Zones=== | ===Current Zones=== | ||
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==Shops== | ==Shops== | ||
The second main part of the gameplay of FB is the shops, which offer a plethora of services to the player's Pokémon, such as the sale of items, raising a Pokémon's stats (such as their level, contest stats, or tameness), | The second main part of the gameplay of FB is the shops, which offer a plethora of services to the player's Pokémon, such as the sale of items, raising a Pokémon's stats (such as their level, contest stats, or tameness), recoloring, etc. It is worth noting that a Pokémon used in a shop cannot be used in any other shops or zones until it has completed its shop stay. Shops usually open once on a weekly basis, with the majority of shops opening on a Monday. Although Serebii and Bulbagarden both feature the same available shops, UPN offers a range of exclusive shops not found on either of those boards. With the exception of the UPN-exclusive shops, players can only post in the shops on their "Home Board" (the forums they registered at FB with), to prevent players from potentially circumventing shop-specific usage limits. | ||
===Currency=== | ===Currency=== | ||
Aside from being used to raise the levels of Pokémon, [[Vitamin#Rare Candy|Rare Candies]] are also used in FB as currency. One free Rare Candy is given to each player in the Pokémart on Monday. However, this is not the only way to obtain them. More recently, [[Coin]]s have also been established as an alternative currency, and many shops will use both, with some | Aside from being used to raise the levels of Pokémon, [[Vitamin#Rare Candy|Rare Candies]] are also used in FB as currency. One free Rare Candy is given to each player in the Pokémart on Monday. However, this is not the only way to obtain them. More recently, [[Coin]]s have also been established as an alternative currency, and many shops will use both, with some specializing in one or the other (e.g. the FB Bank and the Coin Exchange for the storage of each separately). | ||
===List of shops=== | ===List of shops=== | ||
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Due to the sporadic nature of zone updates, each branch of FB is equipped with Time Out areas for players to enjoy when the game is running a little slow. In these, players can entertain each other, with simple discussions of the game and such to full-on player-operated zones, as with The Trainer-only Nightclub on BMGf, and The Fizzytopian Parks & Gardens of SPPf, for example. | Due to the sporadic nature of zone updates, each branch of FB is equipped with Time Out areas for players to enjoy when the game is running a little slow. In these, players can entertain each other, with simple discussions of the game and such to full-on player-operated zones, as with The Trainer-only Nightclub on BMGf, and The Fizzytopian Parks & Gardens of SPPf, for example. | ||
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