#gotta make up some contest superstars methinks

[skrelps-cafe]

Okay so when creating Alvina's blog I totally shot myself in the foot when it came to world building. I wanted it to be set in like...the original RSE games, but I realized a few weeks ago 'no, wait, it should be ORAS. Maybe like a blend of the two'. But I've been calling them just Contests and not Contest Spectaculars, going with the old version of the Contest Halls instead of the newer ones, etc.

SO. I present TO YOU: How Contests Work In Flash-Cannon's Canon (A complete overhaul)

Chances are most of this isn't canon compliant. But fuck it we ballllllll

Contests are still organized into five categories (Tough, Cool, Clever, Cute, Beauty) and four ranks (Normal, Super, Hyper, Master).

Normal Contests are your Normal Contests. Anyone can enter. It features an appraisal round and a showcase round. Just like in RSE. This is the most populated category. You only need One ribbon to move onto the next rank.

Super Contests are a cut above Normal Contests. They're slightly more fancy, but not much. It also features an appraisal round and a showcase round, though the judges tend to be harsher. More people watch this rank. You need Two ribbons to move onto the next rank.

Going forward, Hyper and Master rank use a format known as a Contest Spectacular. In addition to an appraisal round, the Contestants must preform a routine that showcases their and their Pokemon's abilities. (like the anime). THEN comes the showcase round.

Due to the space required for a Contest Spectacular, some Contest Halls in Hoenn cannot accomadate Hyper and Master rank Contests. These include Slateport and Verdanturf. Slateport's reasoning is simply because the Hall hasn't been renovated since 2003, and the city has been too busy with other things to allocate funds for it. (also it gives Alvina a reason to travel later on what who said that)

Some aren't happy about this change, because it means people from Slateport and Verdanturf cannot participate in Contest Spectaculars (aka the other half of the ranks) unless they travel- which may not be an option. The Contest Board has conviently ignored these concerns !! so there's some tension over that or something.

You need Three ribbons to graduate from Hyper rank Contests. This rank is filmed more often than the previous two sort of.

Master Rank is the "End". Technically. You only need to win One ribbon to be considered a Contest Star, but it's immensely difficult. Not only are your opponents incredibly skilled, but the judges are harsh and severe with their deductions. You know how it is.

EPIC. But then there's also the Contest Circuit.

The Circuit happens once every year, sometime in the...undetermined season. I'm not sure yet. Anyone Super/Hyper Rank and upwards can participate (I'm still deciding which one). You travel through the Region, visiting the Contest Halls, and perform in Contests! If you win, you get to move on to the next Contest Hall. The Circuit starts in Verdanturf and goes to Slateport, Fallarbor, and ends in Lilycove. There's around 48 Contestants for each category, so. A lot of people. PLENTY have complained about Verdanturf being the starting town- because they have to accomodate around 240 more people every year. Why not start in like. Slateport. They haven't done anything about it.

(IDK. i'm trying to stick to the games as close as possible. I just switched around Slateport and Fallarbor lmao)

Those who win the Circuit are known as Contest Superstars! They get a fancy medal and stuff. You can then participate in the circuit next year to defend your title.

For the most part the 'well known' contestants are Hyper Rank or higher. Hyper Rank Contestants are like mirco-celebrities, while a few Master Rank Contestants get more fame. Contest Superstars get the brunt of it all, though. Fanclubs and interviews and fan meetings, what have you.

Bleh. Anyway. Some of this might change considering I'm writing all of this while incredibly tired. But that's the gist!! I will implement these changes as soon as possible o7