One of the things I miss about Halloween due to being displaced from where it is more significant is trick-or-treating, something I've noted in my Halloween post last year (see below). It's supposed to be a bit of a choice: if you don't "treat", you get a "trick" instead. In today's Halloween, that can mean and involve many things, and for many people including myself, that includes Pokémon.
Since Halloween is related to costumes, and costumes may be related to cosplay, it does mean the first and the last can interlink. I've never been much of an outgoing trick-or-treater, but if I were, now it would be with one of my Ash costumes. The "trick" part would be going to "capture" to get candy for Pokémon (á la Pokémon Go), and the "treat" part would be to see how much I can get. At the end of the day, though, I might have to distribute my candies to fellow trick-or-treaters, seeing how I'm not exactly fond of candy (a personal secret, which I do have to divulge).
I prefer to be on the other end, warding off "tricks" by giving others "treats". In fact, I had done this before during my phase of living in the United States. It was just as great to stay at home and wait for trick-or-treaters before springing them my selection of candy. Had I had my Ash costumes back then, I would have upped the ante with my own trick-or-treat: wear the costume, and then give treats. I'm sure it would have been just as much fun and made things a bit more festive.
Today, though...
[AshKetchumMode]
Hi guys, so it's Halloween for my friend, and my friend asked me to get in on the action. So I did, with my Sinnoh outfit. Just as I came, I spotted a Giratina! I wanted to battle it, of course, and I got to, with some other friends. We knocked it out, but then I couldn't catch it - it was kind of hard. Some of them also went for a Deoxys today, but I couldn't quite go because it totally depended on my friend. After that, I did meet a few Dark and Ghost Pokémon, and I caught some of those. That was still fun. Later on I got some spooky food on a stick and enjoyed the rest of the day with my friend.
So yeah, that's some of the tricks and treats today. I'd love to have more next time!
[/AshKetchumMode]
In normal terms, yes, that means there was a raid for Giratina and an EX Raid for Deoxys today, but I couldn't participate today for the latter. There will be one next week, though. It's neat that this happened on Halloween, and it's something I look forward to participate in on a slightly larger scale in the future, possibly with a few more tricks. Some treats help too. And then of course there's me, and there's Pokémon.
Happy Halloween! 🎃
One year ago: Happy Halloween!
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Community Day Workflow
A workflow is a pattern of steps by which things are accomplished. A workflow for Community Day in Pokémon Go, therefore, means a pattern of steps by which this event may be accomplished in the best way possible. Ever since they've started this year, Community Days have always provided a source of fun and camaraderie for players that play Pokémon Go, and it has only gotten better with the addition of features like Research and trading. However, it may be better still if a player knows what to do. And thus I offer my personal workflow for dealing with this monthly event.
Since Community Day starting with April's has integrated Field Research tasks (usually in the form of "catch-3" tasks), Community Day is really no longer viable to be done simply by just sitting the entire time, which was indeed possible in January, February, and March. Therefore, with the presumption that the normal tasks are in place - and not like July's tasks, which are slightly different - I spend a good bit of the first hour collecting and completing the Field Research tasks. The trick is, of course, to clear and/or complete previous tasks (remembering also to complete the ones taken during this time) and have sufficient bag space to spin the PokéStops, though with plenty of captures along the way, this should be no problem. Early in the hour is also the time to set up Lure Modules to make use of their usual extension; in an area with lots of PokéStops and players playing, this should prove quite beneficial.
In the second hour, things should let up a bit, so this could allow for a moment's rest - in other words, to sit and catch a break. In that time, captures could continue in an area densely surrounded by PokéStops with Lure Modules on them and be enhanced with the help of an Incense, Star Piece, or both. So I activate either or both of these as I rest while still capturing, taking full advantage of their short time. During this time I also start sorting out the Community Day Pokémon that I've captured and start transferring ones that are statistically weak and/or below a certain threshold, usually a "rolling average" of the ones I've captured. Certainly this process may have started early from the previous hour, especially if I had already captured many with poor stats early on.
What happens in the third hour is a combination of the first and second hours, involving looking for PokéStops with uncompleted tasks as well as capturing any featured Pokémon that are left, usually in combination with transferring those that are not up to snuff. Prior to September, I would have also evolved the most worthy "candidates" to obtain the special moves of evolved forms, if present, during this time. Since the extension of move windows, however, this could be delayed; the addition of the trade feature also makes it possible to trade subpar catches with other people in hope of better ones, but this too is best done within the extended move windows, leaving the rest of the time to catch the remaining ones present. After the appearances end, then it's time to trade if possible, and evolve the best ones present. Once things are done, then they're done.
This is only my personal workflow for Community Day; it is purely a suggestion for players that don't have (any idea of) one. They can certainly develop theirs on their own, perhaps based on mine. It is still useful to try to conceive one in order to plan out things during the event, do what needs to be done, and do them well. And that's really the essence of a workflow: to be able to accomplish things by way of the planned patterns. I'm certain that Community Day in Pokémon Go can benefit by the use of such a workflow, and be made more fun in the process.
One year ago: Pokémon Go Halloween 2017 Event
Since Community Day starting with April's has integrated Field Research tasks (usually in the form of "catch-3" tasks), Community Day is really no longer viable to be done simply by just sitting the entire time, which was indeed possible in January, February, and March. Therefore, with the presumption that the normal tasks are in place - and not like July's tasks, which are slightly different - I spend a good bit of the first hour collecting and completing the Field Research tasks. The trick is, of course, to clear and/or complete previous tasks (remembering also to complete the ones taken during this time) and have sufficient bag space to spin the PokéStops, though with plenty of captures along the way, this should be no problem. Early in the hour is also the time to set up Lure Modules to make use of their usual extension; in an area with lots of PokéStops and players playing, this should prove quite beneficial.
In the second hour, things should let up a bit, so this could allow for a moment's rest - in other words, to sit and catch a break. In that time, captures could continue in an area densely surrounded by PokéStops with Lure Modules on them and be enhanced with the help of an Incense, Star Piece, or both. So I activate either or both of these as I rest while still capturing, taking full advantage of their short time. During this time I also start sorting out the Community Day Pokémon that I've captured and start transferring ones that are statistically weak and/or below a certain threshold, usually a "rolling average" of the ones I've captured. Certainly this process may have started early from the previous hour, especially if I had already captured many with poor stats early on.
What happens in the third hour is a combination of the first and second hours, involving looking for PokéStops with uncompleted tasks as well as capturing any featured Pokémon that are left, usually in combination with transferring those that are not up to snuff. Prior to September, I would have also evolved the most worthy "candidates" to obtain the special moves of evolved forms, if present, during this time. Since the extension of move windows, however, this could be delayed; the addition of the trade feature also makes it possible to trade subpar catches with other people in hope of better ones, but this too is best done within the extended move windows, leaving the rest of the time to catch the remaining ones present. After the appearances end, then it's time to trade if possible, and evolve the best ones present. Once things are done, then they're done.
This is only my personal workflow for Community Day; it is purely a suggestion for players that don't have (any idea of) one. They can certainly develop theirs on their own, perhaps based on mine. It is still useful to try to conceive one in order to plan out things during the event, do what needs to be done, and do them well. And that's really the essence of a workflow: to be able to accomplish things by way of the planned patterns. I'm certain that Community Day in Pokémon Go can benefit by the use of such a workflow, and be made more fun in the process.
One year ago: Pokémon Go Halloween 2017 Event
Monday, October 29, 2018
Expression of Care
It came to my attention recently that a social experiment had been carried out. I wasn't a witness to and didn't participate in the actual experiment, but the experiment as well as the results of that experiment appear to be well-documented. As gravitated to Pokémon as I am, I couldn't help but consider this social experiment in light of Pokémon and what it could possibly mean if it were really linked to it.
The experiment involved an advertising billboard that was put up with one detail that is noticeably incorrect. Predictably, in this day and age of social media, a flood of reactions resulted among their users, and beyond social media, the incorrect detail was reported in a few places as well. Eventually, another advertisement acknowledged the incorrect detail and said that it was a social experiment - which is also how I knew about this. Certainly, the advertisement also rectified the incorrect detail.
The results of the social experiment seem to lead to the conclusion that by reacting to the incorrect advertisement, people show that they care. If people no longer cared, they would probably not have reacted to the advertisement and set many people abuzz through the various forms of social media present today. More than that, they show that the care is innate for those who feel deep senses of connection to the incorrect advertisement. I find this fascinating, which then led me to think about it with Pokémon.
In regard to Pokémon, I would react too if something related to it appeared as detrimentally incorrect as this one. Likewise, it would mean that I do indeed care and won't let a slip-up go by. I probably wouldn't go all out on social media to express the incorrectness, but since I have this blog, at least I can rationally discuss it on this blog, and other people could comment on it here as well. That would be analogous to the "other-place reporting" that took place above. The hope is of course that the mistake would be rectified as above.
Granted, Pokémon is a major thing and it would be hard for something like the above to occur, let alone as an experiment; it's more likely that something goes wrong unintentionally and then quickly fixed, most likely with an apology. Still, I would likely address it, as with anything else Pokémon, because of my attraction to it. In that way, I would show that I care. A social experiment is hardly needed in this case - or rather, my case personally.
One year ago: Three-Line Episode Summaries
The experiment involved an advertising billboard that was put up with one detail that is noticeably incorrect. Predictably, in this day and age of social media, a flood of reactions resulted among their users, and beyond social media, the incorrect detail was reported in a few places as well. Eventually, another advertisement acknowledged the incorrect detail and said that it was a social experiment - which is also how I knew about this. Certainly, the advertisement also rectified the incorrect detail.
The results of the social experiment seem to lead to the conclusion that by reacting to the incorrect advertisement, people show that they care. If people no longer cared, they would probably not have reacted to the advertisement and set many people abuzz through the various forms of social media present today. More than that, they show that the care is innate for those who feel deep senses of connection to the incorrect advertisement. I find this fascinating, which then led me to think about it with Pokémon.
In regard to Pokémon, I would react too if something related to it appeared as detrimentally incorrect as this one. Likewise, it would mean that I do indeed care and won't let a slip-up go by. I probably wouldn't go all out on social media to express the incorrectness, but since I have this blog, at least I can rationally discuss it on this blog, and other people could comment on it here as well. That would be analogous to the "other-place reporting" that took place above. The hope is of course that the mistake would be rectified as above.
Granted, Pokémon is a major thing and it would be hard for something like the above to occur, let alone as an experiment; it's more likely that something goes wrong unintentionally and then quickly fixed, most likely with an apology. Still, I would likely address it, as with anything else Pokémon, because of my attraction to it. In that way, I would show that I care. A social experiment is hardly needed in this case - or rather, my case personally.
One year ago: Three-Line Episode Summaries
Sunday, October 28, 2018
Pokémon Go Community Day Repeat, 10/28/2018
This month, aside from a certain concert only loosely related to Pokémon that bombed, Community Day in Pokémon Go also bombed for a large number of players for various reasons and with various effects. In several of the previous Community Days - most famously the second - the solution would be to extend Community Day for far longer than it should have been. Instead, Community Day would be repeated in its entirety, and that repeat was scheduled for today. And so I participated once again.
All the perks, and I mean every single one, returned, including the three-hour Lure Modules and fast Egg hatching - everything. It is after all a repeat, so things have to be exactly the same... or almost. An unspoken perk of this repeat is that because it coincides with the Halloween Event, which I have discussed in the previous post, all Beldum captured earn the player double Candies, which is an additional perk of the Halloween Event that I neglected to mention. Because of this added perk, this Community Day repeat becomes highly lucrative for any player who missed last week, didn't get good results, and/or is looking to build up a candy stock.
Since I've returned to where I live, I can take part in this repeat as I take part in most other Community Days: get together with my raid group, install a boatload of Lure Modules on the many PokéStops scattered in my area, and have a ball - a lot of fun, that is. The good part is that I wasn't alone in my efforts as I was last week, as the others in my raid group donated their Lure Modules to the cause, making this rather festive and not at all like last week's mini Beldum spree. Beldum appearances vastly improved this time, resolving one of the complaints from last week.
Personally, I got a ton of Beldum again, though many were still off in regard to stats. This was rectified slightly, however, by trading with others after the Beldum stopped appearing but while still in the window for Meteor Mash as the special move, which since last month's edition has been extended by one hour. Further, I also caught more Shiny Beldum than I did last week: four, which is double that of last week, but still far fewer than others that I polled. Their stats are subpar, but they may become bargaining power for trading for other Shiny forms, and that may be a good thing. Overall, my complaints are more or less resolved.
The good thing about repeating the event rather than extending it is that this leaves players more time to prepare and recover, and accommodates players who may have missed the original event, possibly helped by other perks in effect. In my case and other players' cases, it may also allow for the event to be conducted in two different places for both times. The bad thing is that players may have to reinvest to participate again, specifically regarding Lure Modules, which naturally last longer with an extension and not have to be reinstalled. The opposite situation may also occur, as players who made the original may miss the repeat. The comparison of the two solutions indicate both good and bad things.
While it can't be hoped that these repeats may occur, this solution seems to be viable enough if a Community Day goes awry for a few or many reasons. I personally approve of this solution, especially if it can have a much better turnout like today. Now the hope is that actual Community Days may go as smoothly as today did, perhaps even better than what any repeat or extension may remedy. But should things go wrong (per Murphy's Law), at least now it should be known what to do to make things right. ✔
One year ago: At the Movies: Episode 698 - "Movie Time! Zorua in 'The Legend of the Pokémon Knight!'"
All the perks, and I mean every single one, returned, including the three-hour Lure Modules and fast Egg hatching - everything. It is after all a repeat, so things have to be exactly the same... or almost. An unspoken perk of this repeat is that because it coincides with the Halloween Event, which I have discussed in the previous post, all Beldum captured earn the player double Candies, which is an additional perk of the Halloween Event that I neglected to mention. Because of this added perk, this Community Day repeat becomes highly lucrative for any player who missed last week, didn't get good results, and/or is looking to build up a candy stock.
Since I've returned to where I live, I can take part in this repeat as I take part in most other Community Days: get together with my raid group, install a boatload of Lure Modules on the many PokéStops scattered in my area, and have a ball - a lot of fun, that is. The good part is that I wasn't alone in my efforts as I was last week, as the others in my raid group donated their Lure Modules to the cause, making this rather festive and not at all like last week's mini Beldum spree. Beldum appearances vastly improved this time, resolving one of the complaints from last week.
Personally, I got a ton of Beldum again, though many were still off in regard to stats. This was rectified slightly, however, by trading with others after the Beldum stopped appearing but while still in the window for Meteor Mash as the special move, which since last month's edition has been extended by one hour. Further, I also caught more Shiny Beldum than I did last week: four, which is double that of last week, but still far fewer than others that I polled. Their stats are subpar, but they may become bargaining power for trading for other Shiny forms, and that may be a good thing. Overall, my complaints are more or less resolved.
The good thing about repeating the event rather than extending it is that this leaves players more time to prepare and recover, and accommodates players who may have missed the original event, possibly helped by other perks in effect. In my case and other players' cases, it may also allow for the event to be conducted in two different places for both times. The bad thing is that players may have to reinvest to participate again, specifically regarding Lure Modules, which naturally last longer with an extension and not have to be reinstalled. The opposite situation may also occur, as players who made the original may miss the repeat. The comparison of the two solutions indicate both good and bad things.
While it can't be hoped that these repeats may occur, this solution seems to be viable enough if a Community Day goes awry for a few or many reasons. I personally approve of this solution, especially if it can have a much better turnout like today. Now the hope is that actual Community Days may go as smoothly as today did, perhaps even better than what any repeat or extension may remedy. But should things go wrong (per Murphy's Law), at least now it should be known what to do to make things right. ✔
One year ago: At the Movies: Episode 698 - "Movie Time! Zorua in 'The Legend of the Pokémon Knight!'"
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Pokémon Go Event Rollup, 10/27/2018
Before this month ends, I've got to do an event rollup for Pokémon Go. As I've mentioned all the way back in June's edition of this rollup, I recap things that have happened or are happening, and that I have not already covered otherwise in a different post and are not viable for one, at least not yet. Even then, there are fascinating things to be discussed about quite a few of these events, especially in regard to their features, and there are three that strike that fascination and really include features.
A couple of weeks ago, there were two events that could almost be said to be linked to one another. Over the course of a week, there was something called the "Psychic Spectacular", and then for one day, there was something called "Female Day". The former involved increased appearances of Psychic-type Pokémon, while the latter involved increased appearances of female Pokémon. What's more, both events unleashed Shiny forms, the former for the Drowzee family and the latter for the female Nidoran family. It is becoming evident that events like these, not to mention Community Days and such, seem to be vehicles for not only featuring select Pokémon, but unleashing their Shiny forms as well. The Shiny forms may or may not be welcome with certain players, but at least the featured Pokémon may be nice to capture.
Whilst discussing features and fascinations, there is a big one that has both: fourth-generation Pokémon have now made their way in! This is another great step for the game, which had already celebrated two years of presence last July. Like the third-generation Pokémon, the fourth-generation ones will come in waves of updates, and the first wave featured the starters as well as a few stars like Starly (ahem), Bidoof, and even Riolu. Bidoof was even "popular" for a single day, which made for a rousing good time. Meanwhile, Shinx became a popular Level 1 raid boss due to the possibility of it becoming Shiny, being the first Pokémon of this generation that got its Shiny form. The others will come in due time and will surely be the source for more fascination.
Since it's October, it can't be forgotten that Halloween is almost here, and to celebrate, the Halloween Event has returned. All the perks from last year's edition have returned - Ghost types, Dark types, and the Spooky Pikachu - as well as a few new ones: now Spooky Pikachu is available in its Shiny form, and with the entry of the fourth-generation Pokémon, Drifloon plus its Shiny form and Stunky also enter the fray. The biggest new perk is a change in the Level 5 raid boss: Giratina, in its Altered Forme, becomes the first Legendary boss of the fourth-generation Pokémon in Go to coincide with the event. This Halloween event just got way more spectacular.
These events are fascinating indeed and really do feature a host of Pokémon in the game, even in the quirkiest of ways. And then there are all the Shiny forms that make it in as well. Features and fascinations will always and surely be a part of the events that appear in Pokémon Go, but then these recent ones seem to have quite a bit of those - maybe even an overload. The events that come may not measure up in terms of that, but that remains to be seen; they'll still have them regardless.
One year ago: Expecting Something Special
A couple of weeks ago, there were two events that could almost be said to be linked to one another. Over the course of a week, there was something called the "Psychic Spectacular", and then for one day, there was something called "Female Day". The former involved increased appearances of Psychic-type Pokémon, while the latter involved increased appearances of female Pokémon. What's more, both events unleashed Shiny forms, the former for the Drowzee family and the latter for the female Nidoran family. It is becoming evident that events like these, not to mention Community Days and such, seem to be vehicles for not only featuring select Pokémon, but unleashing their Shiny forms as well. The Shiny forms may or may not be welcome with certain players, but at least the featured Pokémon may be nice to capture.
Whilst discussing features and fascinations, there is a big one that has both: fourth-generation Pokémon have now made their way in! This is another great step for the game, which had already celebrated two years of presence last July. Like the third-generation Pokémon, the fourth-generation ones will come in waves of updates, and the first wave featured the starters as well as a few stars like Starly (ahem), Bidoof, and even Riolu. Bidoof was even "popular" for a single day, which made for a rousing good time. Meanwhile, Shinx became a popular Level 1 raid boss due to the possibility of it becoming Shiny, being the first Pokémon of this generation that got its Shiny form. The others will come in due time and will surely be the source for more fascination.
Since it's October, it can't be forgotten that Halloween is almost here, and to celebrate, the Halloween Event has returned. All the perks from last year's edition have returned - Ghost types, Dark types, and the Spooky Pikachu - as well as a few new ones: now Spooky Pikachu is available in its Shiny form, and with the entry of the fourth-generation Pokémon, Drifloon plus its Shiny form and Stunky also enter the fray. The biggest new perk is a change in the Level 5 raid boss: Giratina, in its Altered Forme, becomes the first Legendary boss of the fourth-generation Pokémon in Go to coincide with the event. This Halloween event just got way more spectacular.
These events are fascinating indeed and really do feature a host of Pokémon in the game, even in the quirkiest of ways. And then there are all the Shiny forms that make it in as well. Features and fascinations will always and surely be a part of the events that appear in Pokémon Go, but then these recent ones seem to have quite a bit of those - maybe even an overload. The events that come may not measure up in terms of that, but that remains to be seen; they'll still have them regardless.
One year ago: Expecting Something Special
Friday, October 26, 2018
Two-Sided Stories
I've occasionally mentioned on some of the posts on this blog that there are two sides to every story, and now I feel that I have to expound on that, as well as what it means for me and Pokémon. In general, this means that stories have good and bad sides, but these sides are also relative in some cases. It has to do with how things are seen, even from multiple sides within those sides.
Many stories that involve Pokémon also involve the raising of them, and this certainly provides for the two sides of a story, and perhaps even more. This was something that I illustrated previously with the case of Charizard, but the same really applies to any Pokémon. Pokémon are beings that have their own feelings as well, so they would be seeing things in their own way, as much as the Trainers that raise them see things in their own way. The Pokémon would expect that things go one way while the Trainers expect another. If these are more or less in line, then there's not much to say about the two sides, but if these are not, then that's when the two sides become more pronounced. With interactions between the two sides, the stories become told.
The villains of the Pokémon world also facilitate the two sides of a story. In their case, they could become their own side of the story. I've noted a certain sympathy for them, and this leads to the interest of knowing what they had expected. Recently, anti-hero movies have come into vogue, and these are essentially the stories of villains; the ones in the Pokémon world could go through a similar course. Here, it is their expectations that run the course and become their story. Though some of their actions may be cruel and unforgivable, there might be a chance to see more of their humane side and less of that other side.
What seems to be important is that no matter from which side, there are stories to be told. All the characters involved have their own expectations, which may be innocent and well-intended or radical and forced. None are to be discounted; personally, it seems to be as valid to see from one side as it is from another, though in the end the most appropriate one has to win out. This applies for Pokémon as it does anywhere else.
Perhaps it may be more than two sides, but that seems to be OK. It would serve well to still know that this is the case before being able to find out the respective stories and relating them.
One year ago: Pronouncing Pokémon
Many stories that involve Pokémon also involve the raising of them, and this certainly provides for the two sides of a story, and perhaps even more. This was something that I illustrated previously with the case of Charizard, but the same really applies to any Pokémon. Pokémon are beings that have their own feelings as well, so they would be seeing things in their own way, as much as the Trainers that raise them see things in their own way. The Pokémon would expect that things go one way while the Trainers expect another. If these are more or less in line, then there's not much to say about the two sides, but if these are not, then that's when the two sides become more pronounced. With interactions between the two sides, the stories become told.
The villains of the Pokémon world also facilitate the two sides of a story. In their case, they could become their own side of the story. I've noted a certain sympathy for them, and this leads to the interest of knowing what they had expected. Recently, anti-hero movies have come into vogue, and these are essentially the stories of villains; the ones in the Pokémon world could go through a similar course. Here, it is their expectations that run the course and become their story. Though some of their actions may be cruel and unforgivable, there might be a chance to see more of their humane side and less of that other side.
What seems to be important is that no matter from which side, there are stories to be told. All the characters involved have their own expectations, which may be innocent and well-intended or radical and forced. None are to be discounted; personally, it seems to be as valid to see from one side as it is from another, though in the end the most appropriate one has to win out. This applies for Pokémon as it does anywhere else.
Perhaps it may be more than two sides, but that seems to be OK. It would serve well to still know that this is the case before being able to find out the respective stories and relating them.
One year ago: Pronouncing Pokémon
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Dilemma of Colors
I'm involved in cosplay - Pokémon cosplay to be exact - so I have to deal with many things that are related to these efforts in general. This includes picking things out, whether fabric for clothing or materials for accessories, that are of certain colors. This might seem like a simple thing, but it's something that is potentially fraught with its own difficulties. It's something that has been attested by the greater public as well as myself.
Some time ago, a intensely heated debate arose on the Internet regarding two photos that appeared to be of the same piece of clothing, but in different colors. To make a long story short, the two photos were indicated to be in fact the same piece of clothing, but only one of the photos showed the clothing in true light. The lesson here is that color may be perceived differently in different situations, and even by individual people. For anyone who works with colors, whether artists, designers, or yes, even cosplayers, this could become a sensitive issue.
I'm no stranger to this issue. Last year, during a certain theme event, I made my debut as Ash in his Alola costume. However, as I continued to wear it, I felt that the pants were off regarding its colors. I then made the executive decision to change the colors of the pants after a couple of events, and four months later, I wore the costume with the revised pants. The issue seems to be that the color of the pants had been a bit falsely perceived as I was creating them, and this lends credence to the lesson above. It's something I wish to avoid in the future as much as possible.
I'm currently involved in a specific project, and I've become the acting "project manager". And yes, that project does involve colors, so I'm somewhat responsible for checking the colors of things that others contribute to the project. All the same, though, I can't be too hard on them, though I do expect that I and the others arrive at a happy medium. As for what that project entails, I can't divulge much of the details yet, and I may have to find a way so that I could discuss it here. I'm sure it will be highly fascinating once it's complete.
Color is inherently everything to a Pokémon fan, and it seems to be even more so for someone who couples this with cosplay. It may be something finicky to pinpoint for people and to get right even for myself. But with all that I do involving both, I still have to make the efforts to get it as right as possible, as difficult as it may be. The good thing is that once it's right, the results may just be really spectacular, both for myself and for others.
One year ago: Pokémon XY Pikachu Freezer Bottle
Some time ago, a intensely heated debate arose on the Internet regarding two photos that appeared to be of the same piece of clothing, but in different colors. To make a long story short, the two photos were indicated to be in fact the same piece of clothing, but only one of the photos showed the clothing in true light. The lesson here is that color may be perceived differently in different situations, and even by individual people. For anyone who works with colors, whether artists, designers, or yes, even cosplayers, this could become a sensitive issue.
I'm no stranger to this issue. Last year, during a certain theme event, I made my debut as Ash in his Alola costume. However, as I continued to wear it, I felt that the pants were off regarding its colors. I then made the executive decision to change the colors of the pants after a couple of events, and four months later, I wore the costume with the revised pants. The issue seems to be that the color of the pants had been a bit falsely perceived as I was creating them, and this lends credence to the lesson above. It's something I wish to avoid in the future as much as possible.
I'm currently involved in a specific project, and I've become the acting "project manager". And yes, that project does involve colors, so I'm somewhat responsible for checking the colors of things that others contribute to the project. All the same, though, I can't be too hard on them, though I do expect that I and the others arrive at a happy medium. As for what that project entails, I can't divulge much of the details yet, and I may have to find a way so that I could discuss it here. I'm sure it will be highly fascinating once it's complete.
Color is inherently everything to a Pokémon fan, and it seems to be even more so for someone who couples this with cosplay. It may be something finicky to pinpoint for people and to get right even for myself. But with all that I do involving both, I still have to make the efforts to get it as right as possible, as difficult as it may be. The good thing is that once it's right, the results may just be really spectacular, both for myself and for others.
One year ago: Pokémon XY Pikachu Freezer Bottle
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