Welcome to the World of Pokémon!

Good afternoon, folks. It's been a bit of a recurring question and issue for the mod team regarding which Homestuck characters have enough canon information to be considered appable in this game. We did a bit of thinking and discussing, and we're sure this isn't going to be the most well-received outcome, but this is what we feel is fairest for the game at the current time.

Right now, only the following Homestuck characters will be able to be applied for in game:

John Egbert, Rose Lalonde, Dave Strider, Jade Harley, Jane Crocker, Roxy Lalonde, Dirk Strider, Jake English, Aradia Megido, Tavros Nitram, Sollux Captor, Karkat Vantas, Nepeta Leijon, Kanaya Maryam, Terezi Pyrope, Vriska Serket, Equius Zahhak, Gamzee Makara, Eridan Ampora, Feferi Peixes

Because we currently have a Mom and Bro in game, we are going to allow them to stay under their current players; however, if they choose to drop, they will not be allowed to be brought back in.

We understand that this policy may exclude some characters who arguably have enough canon to be apped. However, in the interest of having a single cohesive app policy, these are the characters we will be considering appable at this time. With Homestuck's possible ending this year, this isn't necessarily set in stone; however, this is what we'll be using for now. In the event that more information or canon is released on characters currently not allowed in-game, we may reconsider our stance on their appability. But for right now, and most likely for the next few months given the direction the series is going, the characters listed above are the only ones we will be considering appable at this time.

We're sorry for the trouble, but this is non-negotiable at this time.


ETA: We've noticed some discussion regarding the matter and we'd like to dispel a few rumors. We do have a moderator who is familiar with Homestuck and keeps up with the storyline and characters. A very in-depth discussion led us to decide on a concrete rule that left a more fair situation, even though it also seemed more restricting.

We apologize if anyone feels as though we're trying to ostracize anyone - that is not our intention. We're merely trying to make sure we follow the rules the game has in place, and with a complex series that has so many characters, it's far easier to make one set rule as opposed to trying to take everything case by case.

Hey guys!! The Tech mod applications are now properly closed, and we will be discussing them soon. Thank you so much to everyone who applied, and a thank you to all of you guys for being so patient with us!

We hope you all had a good time celebrating the new year! Here's to a fun and awesome 2013!

HEY GUYS! We've got two things for you!

First off, as you may have possibly heard around the grapevine, we're going to have to say goodbye soon to two of our lovely modlies. Both Cassie and Mei have asked to step down from our lovely modding famiree, and we're going to miss them quite dearly. In just the span of eleven months, we've had numerous modly cycles happening in and out, therefore...

This is really just another one.

CALLING FOR TECHNICAL MODERATORS!

Din and Sunny are looking for three (3) Assist TMs to help us take care of all of that upkeeping! We're looking for people who are good at keeping things updated and are willing to help pitch in and help out with day-to-day activities like badge requests, taken pages and reserves, and even application judging if you're comfortable with it! You're also allowed to contribute to (but not normally asked to lead) plots.

Qualities we're looking for:

( It's not as long as it looks, we promise )

Mod Apps will be held from December 16th to December 31st.


We'd also like to draw your attention to the calendar page. As you can see, the weather is actually rather pleasant! It's a nice, building snow. A little sudden, but still pretty nice!

Except that won't last for long.

Stay tuned this weekend for details! And buy a hat and scarf, will ya?

Thanks for participating in our two-year bash event, everybody! Boy, have we got a ridiculous set of updates for all of you, so hold on to your hats!

( You'll want to read this post, promise! )

Again, thanks for two great years, and here's hoping for lots more to come! If any of the links don't work, please let us know!

AC post will also be going up in a few hours~!

Two things!

First off: Moderator elections! We're so sooooo sorry we've kept you all in the dark on that. Already a few vocal anons have wagged their fingers at us for that, and we're sorry about that. March was a pretty ill-timed month for both Ara and myself.

However, we have a few updates on the situation! Most of those who have applied know if they have or have not been chosen. The decision-making process has been underway for a while, and we've come down to a narrow few. However, we're not completely one with that just yet. Because of conflicting internet times and availabilities, we've made a near-final decision, but we're still working on finishing that. As we've done in the past, we're making sure our newer moderators know what they're up for before unleashing them to everyone - right now, the ones who have been chosen are currently in the process of getting adjusted to things. We'll announce them once we're secure on everything.

However, since Ara will be out of town for a little longer, we're going to hold back on an announcement for at least another week and a half. We're sorry about how long it's taking! We just want to make sure that the ones we choose are accustomed with their new positions and ready to handle any problems you throw at them once they're announced.


Weather for April 10 and 11 will be just as pleasant as it's been. You'll have a new report up on Thursday when I'm not making mod reports at 1am I'm no longer dying I have time to sit down and properly hash out things that make sense.


The Activity Check has also been extended to April 11th.


Warning list

You have until April 11 (an extension!) to check in, so please do so! If there's anyone we missed or someone went on hiatus or dropped, or if we accidentally skipped them and they checked in, please let us know here! Thanks guys!

( In the danger zone: 28 names )

Valentine's Day is just over two weeks away, and boy, do we have stuff planned for you! First, we'd like to thank all of you, our loyal players, for sticking by our side through the move, which was rough and drive-sapping for all of us. We appreciate each and every one of you, from those who've been here for more than eighteen months to those who got accepted last app round. You're all such a passionate, talented bunch, and we thought that for this Valentine's day we'd give you a token of our love.

( There's something about the way you look tonight )

( It's a little bit funny, this feeling inside )

( Near, far, wherever you are )

( Like a moth to a flame, burned by the fire )

( And I don't wanna miss a thing )

We hope that answers most of your questions! You can use this post to note down which pokémon you'd like to get, and plot with other players!

Hey, Route!

Yes, more new stuff. Everything chaaanges, chaaaanges, it's evolutionary~

( NEW RULE RE:APPS LOOK AT ME )

( About the password system! )

If you have grievances, comments, suggestions or ideas concerning either the new app rule or the password system, you can: PM the mod account, PM any of us individually, catch us on AIM, or post (anonymously or not) to our (screened) Suggestions post.

Looking forward to hear from you!

Hey Routians! We've got a few awesome things for you this update!

First off, the moment you've all been waiting for... our new moderators! Drumroll please...

Announcements accompany this week's Friend Add/Remove post. Exciting, ya?

One: Word travels quick around the grapevine.

Neko [formulanekotic], who plays Mizuki (saving_violins), and Loren [iforgotmyyname], who plays Raenef (powerfail), have both joined our team as Technical Assistant mods. They have been helping us with Route practically since it opened, as those mystery 'helpers' we kept referring to. We're sorry for not announcing it sooner, please forgive us! And please give Neko and Loren a warm welcome.

As the title suggests however, Loren and Neko are there for tech support, mainly for updating lists and keeping things as updated as they can. For all questions pertaining to the rest of the game, please continue coming to Okami and me with those.


Two: As much as we do appreciate your offers and your eagerness to help, Okami and I are not accepting any more mods at this time. We would like to formally request that you stop asking. I know you're all excited and not every list gets updated the same day, but right now, we are doing the best we can. Please just have a bit of patience with us.


Three: This is also connected to two. Please do NOT answer questions in the F.A.Q. Again, we ask for patience. I know you may think you have the answer, but a lot of the foundation for Route is still be worked on and sometimes your answers may be wrong, or they may change through the course of the game. We appreciate that you're looking out for us but Okami and I can answer them just fine.


Four: Our Canon AUs rule in the F.A.Q. has been updated! Because of a few discrepancies with certain series and abnormally similar counterparts, we came up with a solution and have decided to stick with that for now. Also, the job part has been changed to make more sense, because Stormy is a derp; please keep making money!


Five: Remember guys, the activity check for July is still up until Saturday! If you haven't checked yet, please do.


Now that the reminders are out of the way, fix yer friends lists! Also, especially for the new guys, a few names were forgotten on the add list so please double-check and run on the mass remove!


Weekly Friend Add/Remove
Please copy the following into the Admin Console.
friend add angelictrainer friend add boobie_lady friend add for_cosmos friend add fuckyotyson friend add inheritress friend add itsthebutz friend add judge_clueless friend add kickthecanplz friend add kingofthedanes friend add mother_sun friend add reasoningrhymes friend add rewritethesky friend add runningtofate friend add snowtastic friend add spleesh friend add staryou friend add totesaladder friend add tsarchasm friend add turnip_rage friend add usedfacade friend add wontdieifkilled friend add zdealer friend add zelretch friend remove fauxsavior friend remove lastminutepilot friend remove mansionprisoner friend remove nilradiance friend remove pkmninthecoffee friend remove saddlebrooming

Good Day, Trainers!

Stormy here. Okami and I were quite surprised at the amount of reserves and applications we've received! Sorry for being so delayed, we're still trying to spruce up the game.

A few things have changed in the past few days:

○ We've edited the Premise. Now it's in storymode and looks more like... a premise!
○ We've also made a ninth rule, which is #8 on the list. It's been added since around Sunday or Monday, but I don't know when you've all checked it so I'm alerting you all just to be keep you informed!
○ And our chat! We've finally decided to release the name of the AIM chat to you all. Our chat is...Don't be shy, come say hi! Common courtesy and be-nice reminders go here.


We'll be tweaking the F.A.Q., explaining what every new arrival will get (I have a mental list! Problem is, it's mental), and possibly adding a navigation page in the next few days. And applications will be done tomorrow, hold us to that!


You've all been so patient, thank you very much! ♥ Can't wait to meet all of you! Thanks, guys! Three more days!

Stormy ☂