SO, YOU'RE NEW.

Welcome to Pokéaus (name pending!) This is a guide for those who are new to the project and wondering "well, just what is this and how do I help?"

What Is it?
Pokéaus (name pending!) is a fan project made by /vp/ to create a fangame inspired by the continent of Australia. Not every pokémon may be Australian per say, but the region and overall feel of the game will be inspired by it.

Right now, our goal is to make a Pokédex. A full fledged Pokédex with a number of Pokémon somewhere around 150.

What can I do?
First and foremost take surveys. You can find an up to date list of those here. (<-- insert a link there) Once you've done that, you can give yourself a little pat on the back knowing that your opinion matters!

As our goal right now first and foremost is to make a Pokédex, the following things are really needed: Other things can include and range from giving ideas on NPC's, discussing the region itself or even making in game maps.
 * People to propose their Pokémon ideas! Please, if you have an idea, post it. There is no harm in doing so.
 * For people to help refine said ideas. Ideas need to grow to be great, and for that they need feedback.
 * For people to draw said ideas. This is so important. You are important if you do this. Don't be ashamed if your art isn't perfect, many of our best ideas started in Microsoft Paint. So please, draw. Sprites are especially useful.
 * Give ideas on how ideas may work in game. This is stats, typing and abilities. Anything that affects how it works in game.
 * Generally be productive.
 * For people to actively edit this very wiki.
 * To submit ideas into submission surveys when they're around. Unless they're submitted, they won't go to vote and can not be finalized. It is very important to do this.

Surveys?
Yes, surveys! Exciting! This is your chance to have your opinions influence what gets finalized. We need you to take them as often as possible, your opinion is what is going to make this game reflect /vp/. Surveys generally come in three flavours: submission surveys, QC (quality control) surveys and confirmation surveys. Others can include census surveys or general feedback surveys. These have largely no direct influence on anything, but are just as important.
 * Submission surveys are your chance to submit ideas for a future survey. You can usually take these multiple times to submit many ideas.
 * QC surveys usually follow from a submission one, this is your chance to give a definite opinion on whether or not something makes the cut or not.
 * Confirmation surveys usually follow a QC survey, or a submission survey in some cases. These surveys are the ones that result in things being finalized.

So what are you waiting for? Come on in and contribute!