TPM ASB
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TPM anime-style battling is a system of anime-style battling, based on The PokéMasters forum.
History
Inspired by the ad-hoc UPN ASB, ditto_pokefreak created a system of consistent and simple rules, bringing it to TPM while he was an anime forum moderator. After a few demonstration battles, the system of ASB quickly became extremely popular, and the first Board of ASB was created as the governing body. The directors of the board consisted of the first battlers and referees, and included many future Gym Leaders, and Elite Fours.
After somes dispute over the League's activity in the anime forum, ASB was given a forum of its own. ditto_pokefreak introduced the idea of Towers, that still exist to the current day. The Tower are the central threads that each handles important issues like Refereeing and Pokémon approval.
Original rules
- New trainers picked six Pokémon at the basic level, with no legendary Pokémon, with unique signature moves, which are approved at a Tower.
- Each Pokémon is allowed a signature move, a custom attack created by the Trainer on approval of the governing body of ASB or duly appointed person.
- Each battle consists of two trainers and one referee who posts the outcomes of the battle.
- Each trainer is allowed to issue three commands each round of battle.
- A trainer is allowed to evolve one of his Pokémon after winning a battle
Continuing evolution
After the original success, ASB continued to evolve and grow. Many new rules were eventually added, including rules governing economy and the creation of additional Towers and appointed positions. To this day, ASB has gone through many changes as well as upheavels, but is still home to many Trainers at The PokéMasters.
