So yeah, I am completely floored by just how fast everything in the new forums has taken off. Over 150 members in less than a week? Over 2,000 posts in 274 threads? I guess you guys have really been waiting for this haven’t you?

I’m very glad to see all of this. Now I guess we gotta step up to the plate and keep things going. I’m trying to post everywhere that interests me as well as handle my already overwhelming number of friend invites. I’ll also have to dust off Pokemon Ranch and see what I need to trade for to finish my pokedex. more…

Update 11/29/08 2:33AM: Looks like we’ve been pretty stable for the past several hours.  We have reverted back to our old chat room for now.  —Jowy more…

Justin V and Seth join Jowy and KC for a super-long episode about the new Pallet Tribune!  We also go over your responses to the fortnight question: what pokemon are you?

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WTPT – TPT2.0 Site Christening Extravaganza

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As many of you have seen, we are having some issues with the new database.  It has been going down temporarily.  We are working on this right now.  Please be patient while we work out the new site bugs!

This is it!  We have a new site, a new name, new forums and lots of energy!  This momentous occasion has been over a year in the making.  Help us kick off the The Pallet Tribune by creating your account and posting on the forums and commenting on articles.  If you have any questions, please direct them to the Questions, Feedback, Suggestions forum.

—Jowy

More welcome notes and links after the jump!

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