Lords and Ladies, welcome to Pokebay's own Battle Chateau!
Here, your skills will be put to the test against other challengers in a bid to be crowned King or Queen of the Chateau. Please make sure to read all the battle and house rules properly and sign up using the template given below.
The Chateau is expected to open its doors this Friday, July 31st, 2015, but you may register at any time.
The Battle Chateau
This challenge is based on the X&Y Battle Chateau. There are 7 titles you can progress your way through. To progress to a new title you must earn points by battling others. As you progress to a new title you respectively gain more points for your wins, but lose more points if you lose the battle. Here is a list of the Chateau Titles:
1.Baron/Baroness [0 points]
2.Viscount/Viscountess [50 points]
3.Earl/Countess [200 points]
4. Marquis/Marchioness [500 points]
5.Duke/Dutchess [1,000 points]
6. Grand Duke/Grand Duchess [2,000 points]
7.King/Queen [Only One]
How to Play
*IMPORTANT* To register, please fill out an official registry form and post it on the thread. Template registry form will be found in next post.
Each title comes with its own points system which will be distributed depending on whether a challenger wins or loses. Every title also grants access to new writs. Both titles and writs will be discussed in greater detail later.
Everyone who registers starts off as a Baron/Baroness. Once you reach 50 points you are dubbed a Viscount/Viscountess. Once you reach 200 you are dubbed an Earl/Countess, etc.. Once you reach a the next title, your current points cannot drop below that level, so, for example, even if a newly dubbed Viscount/Viscountess loses his first battle, he won't drop below 200 points. Similarly, a Baron/Baroness cannot drop below 0 points.
The first challenger to reach the title of Grand Duke/Grand Duchess will automatically be dubbed King/Queen of the Chateau. Following challengers who progress to the Grand Duke/Grand Duchess may then challenge the current King or Queen.
House Rules
You may only challenge those who share the same title as you, or ranked in the title directly above or below you. For example, a Viscount can challenge another Viscount, the rank below him (Baron), and above him (Earl). But he may not challenge a Marquis or Duke [EXCEPTION: Certain writs may be issued to challenge higher titles that one would not normally be able to challenge. Access to these writs will be explained in the next post under their respective titles.]
Those of the titles Grand Duke/Grand Duchess and King/Queen may not be challenged by those whose titles are beneath them (E.G Duke/Duchess and below).
You may challenge as many people as you like, but you can only battle the same person once in a 24 hour period.
You must accept challenges from those who share the same title as you, unless you provide a valid excuse not to (E.G. A Viscount must accept a challenge from another Viscount, but may decline a challenge from a Baron or Earl). Of course, people are restricted by certain circumstances in real life so both challenger and the challenged should try to accommodate each other for a time that suits both.
Writs of Battle can be declined.
Writs of Invite can also be declined, but since you may only use it once a week, a declined Writ of Invite may be reused until a challenger finally accepts.
*IMPORTANT* The victor of every official battle within the Chateau must post an official battle report on this thread so staff can keep track of points and titles. -See official battle report in next post-
The 2015/16 Season will run from July, 31st 2015 to April, 30th 2016
Rues and Season Dates are subject to change and will be referenced in post updates
Battle Rules
All battles are 6v6 Normal Rules.
All battles will be in Singles format (unless a Writ of Battle is issue and accepted).
Species Clause: No two Pokémon on your team can share the same Pokédex number.
Item Clause: No two Pokémon on your team can hold the same held item.
Banned Items: Soul Dew
Pokémon must be KB or HB (Must have pentagon).
You may change team members between battles at your own discretion.
BANNED POKEMON: Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-oh, Celebi, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Phione, Manaphy, Darkra, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde & Diancie.
Hacked Pokémon are strictly forbidden.
Note: If anyone is in breach of the rules or suspected of using hacked Pokémon, please contact a member of the Chateau Staff. People who break these rules will be penalised, stripped of titles, disqualified and/or bannd from the Pokebay Chateau depending on the severity of the infringement. We also reserve the right to admission if people are found breaking any of the site rules.
Disclaimer: Although this is an adoption of the Official Pokémon VGC rules, this is a fan-made challenge and is in no way affiliated with the Pokémon Company. All rights go to Nintendo and their respective affiliates.
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Titles of the Chateau
1. Baron/Baroness
Points required to attain title: 0
Once accepted into the Chateau, you will automatically receive the title of Baron/Baroness. As a new comer to the Chateau you may only battle in singles format, unless challenged by someone of a higher title using a Writ of Battle. You must accept challenges from Baron/Baroness', and may challenge Viscount/Vicountess'.
Points for defeating a Baron/Baroness: +5
Points for being defeated by a Baron/Baroness: -3
Baron/Baroness have no access to Writs.
2. Viscount/Viscountess
Points required to attain title: 50
Viscount/Viscountess must accept challenges from other Viscount/Viscountess. The may also challenge Baron/Baroness' as well Earls/Countess
Points for defeating a Viscount/Viscountess: +10
Points for being defeated by a Viscount/Viscountess: -6
Writs:
Viscount/Viscountess may issue 1 Silver Writ of Invitation a week.
Viscount/Viscountess may issue a Blue Writ of Battle at any time.
3. Earl/Countess
Points required to attain title: 200
Earl/Countess must accept challenges from other Earl/Countess'. They may also challenge Viscount/Viscountess' and Marquis/Marchioness'.
Points for defeating a Earl/Countess: +20
Points for being defeated by a Earl/Countess: -12
Writs:
Earl/Countess may issue 1 Gold Writ of Invitation a week.
Earl/Countess may issue Blue Writ of Battle or Red Writ of Battle at any time.
4. Marquis/Marchioness
Points required to attain title: 500
Marquis/Marchioness must accept challenges from all other Marquis/Marchioness'. They may also challenge Earl/Countess' and Duke/Duchess.
Points for defeating a Marquis/Marchioness: +50
Points for being defeated by a Marquis/Marchioness: -30
Writs:
Marquis/Marchioness may issue a Blue Writ of Battle, Red Writ of Battle or Black Writ of Battle at any time.
5. Duke/Duchess
Points required to attain title: 1,000
Duke/Duchess must accept challenges from other Duke/Duchess. They may also accept challenges from Marquis/Marchioness.
Points for defeating a Duke/Duchess: +70
Points for being defeated by Duke/Duchess: -40
Writs:
Duke/Duchess may issue a Platinum Writ of Invite once a week.
Duke/Duchess may issue a Blue Writ of Battle, Red Writ of Battle or Black Writ of Battle at any time.
Grand Duke/Grand Duchess
Points required to attain title: 2,000
On reaching the title of Grand Duke/Grand Duchess you have established yourself as a skilled battler and in recognition of this, you are not required to accept any challenges. You may still, however, challenge other Grand Duke/Grand Duchess' in a bid to increase your points, though this will have no baring apart from establishing your rankings within the Grand Duke/Grand Duchess title. You may also accept a Platinum Challenge of Invite from a Duke/Duchess. Your final right as a Grand Duke/Grand Duchess is being able to issue a Royal Writ of Challenge to challenge for the crown!
Points for defeating a Grand Duke/Grand Duchess: +100
Points for being defeated by a Grand Duke/Grand Duchess: -75
Writs:
Grand Duke/Grand Duchess may issue a Royal Writ of Challenge once a week.
Grand Duke/Grand Duchess may issue a Blue Writ of Battle, Red Writ of Battle or Black Writ of Battle at any time.
King/Queen
Points required to attain title: None [Only One]
The first person if the season to reach the title of Grand Duke/Grand Duchess will automatically attain the crown, the title of King/Queen. Attaining such a title signifies your ruling over the Pokebay Battle Chateau. However, although you have sequestered all others, you now must retain the crown. Only a Grand Duke/Grand Duchess can challenge your authority once a week using the Royal Writ of Challenge. Being the King/Queen, however, you may decide what type of battle it is, enforcing your own Blue Writ of Battle, Red Writ of Battle or Black Writ of Battle. If defeated, you must forfeit the crown and return to the title of Grand Duke/Grand Duchess. You may, however, challenge for crown again after a week.
Does anyone dare question your authority?