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Post by Manic on Mar 19, 2019 8:58:38 GMT
This run is probably exactly what you think it is. It was originally done in 2012, back before the show jumped the shark into the sun. If you are at all invested in the saga as a whole, you CAN skip this run. You will miss certain things, but they will be revealed in later runs. That said, I will be trying some new things with my formatting for this run. It should become immediately apparent.
Da Rules:
1. Fainting = Death. Anyone lost in this way is sent to Heaven. -- 1a. If any of the main characters dies, that character can be revived by releasing all pokemon other than the main characters. If this is done, no more wild pokemon can be caught until the next gym badge is obtained. ---- 1aI. If any of the main characters dies and no pokemon can be released to revive them, the run is over. 2. Nickname everyone. Except for the main characters, of course, who already have their names. 3. Only the first wild pokemon of each location may be obtained. -- 3a. Obtaining the main characters does not count as a catch for the location in question. -- 3b. This rule does not apply until my pokéballs drop. (lol) -- 3c. Dupes rule is set to MANDATORY. If you already have one, now you have two. Enjoy. -- 3d. Shinies can be caught regardless, but if they're not the first 'mon of the route, they're box fodder. 4. ON-STAGE - Main characters cannot be swapped out of the active party. 5. POKÉ POWER - Each main character has a special power. These will be revealed as the run proceeds.
Updates:
I don't understand any of this!
The last thing I remember, I was enjoying a picnic with my friends. The sun was shining brightly, the grass was green and pleasantly fragrant, and all of my responsibilities had been taken care of for the day. For once, I could just relax and enjoy myself, which is something I've been told I need to do a lot more often because of my obsessive-compulsive personality, but I don't really see that in myself, but...I'm rambling again, aren't I? I'd brought enough baskets for everyone, the cloth was laid out, the weather was fine, no ants in sight, everything was perfect.
Then it was like the sky...opened. Not like when the clouds part, or when there's some kind of storm, it was just like somebody wrenched it apart. There was screaming, and I was scared...we were all scared. I tried to stop it, but nothing I knew how to do had any effect. For all I know, the entire city could be gone! The entire world! I'm scared...and I'm even more scared for my friends. I know enough to keep my wits about me, but not all of them are quite as level-headed as me. I mean, if this were some kind of weather phenomenon, at least some of them would have a clue, but this? No, this is something...bad. Something about this is Wrong, the capital-W sort of wrong.
And now? I don't know where I am. I can barely move, I can't see a thing...all I know is that I'm getting jostled around a lot. Nothing I've done to try to free myself has had any effect. I miss my home, I miss my studies, I miss my friends.
Yours faithf...
...I just realized, I have no way to send this.
I really miss my friends.
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Post by Manic on Mar 19, 2019 9:04:50 GMT
UPDATE #1: Strange Bedfellows
Finally, I'm free...what?! What is that?! An Umbreon, sweet! Use Bite! You want me to...bite that? What good would EEK!! What? What's wrong? My hooves...my tail! What's happened to me?! I did tell you this Umbreon is a little unusual, Manic.
Look, I'm not sure what's going on, but...the Professor there is in danger! Couldn't you do something? What are you...what is that, what is all this?! Okay, okay, easy. Settle down. I'm your trainer, and that's a Zigzagoon that's menacing the professor. Um...okay, then. You just need to give that thing one good bite and it'll pass out. I don't want to bite it, that'll hurt it! The alternative is letting the professor get chewed on! C'mon, maybe it'll run off if you fight it. Welllllll...okay...just once.
Omigosh omigosh omigosh, I'm so sorry! It's okay! It just fainted. You're really new to battling, huh? Battle? I'm not a battler...okay, hang on. What are you? I'm...Manic. Your trainer. So you're a Manic? And he's a Manic too? Er, no, my name is Manic. Ohhhh! I get it! So your name is Manic, and you're both trainers. No, I'm a trainer. Or at least I'm about to be. He's a professor. Er, I hate to break this up, but...
Sure, we'll be there in a minute. Got it. Thanks for the help! His what lab? Pokémon. Pokawhat? Pokémon! You know! That Zigzagoon was a pokémon, you're a pokémon, the grass is teeming with pokémon... Beg your pardon, um...Manic, right?...but I'm not a pokémon. Uh...right. Okay. Let's talk about this further at the lab, okay? Birch was right, this isn't a good place to chat.
Boy, I sure hope so! Lucky for you I happened to catch that Umbreon! Um...excuse me? Hmmm? Ah, right, the Umbreon. Manic, I need to tell you...she seems to have some limited telekinetic ability, not unlike a Psychic type. She's definitely an anomaly, and she seems to know nothing about much of anything, including things a wild Pokémon really should know. Look, I told you, I'm not a pokeymon or whatever it is. I'm a pony! Er, you don't look the least bit like a Ponyta. Not a Ponyta, a pony! Ooooh, this is so frustrating! Look, Manic. I'm not entirely sure what's happening here, but...
If the two of you travel together, maybe you can help each other somehow. Ohhhh, no no no. I need to find my friends! Well, these journeys typically involve finding lots of friends. Whatever's going on, these 'trainer' things seem to understand it. Maybe if I go with them, I can too! Okay, I'll go with you for now. Just...where was I before that fight? In your pokeball, of course. My what? Your pokeball. It's like a little portable home for you. It keeps you safe and makes you easy to transport. Well, I'm not going back in there. Uhhhhm...professor? She's refusing her pokeball. Hmmm. At this point, I'm not entirely surprised. Just have her walk with you. Now, do you want to nickname her? Uhm, I actually already have a name.
Wow, that's a really good name for an Umbreon. Um, thanks? Look, I really hate to interrupt again, but...
Right, sorry. Come on, Twilight. We really aren't supposed to be in here longer than we have to be. But all of this equipment is so fascinating! I mean, look at that spectrometer, and that looks like a portable data storage device, and I wonder how that's powered... Well, the pokedex does say you're Quirky... No, really, we need to go. And that looks like a turbine of some kind, and oooh, is that a telescope? Twilight. Either you come with willingly, or it's back in the pokeball. ...fine.
This is...a town? Well, a pretty tiny one, but yeah. We just moved here. How many...trainers-and-professors live here? Okay, wait up a minute. I think you're confused. My species is called 'human'. Trainer and professor are occupations. Like there might be a doctor or a ranger or... Ohhh! I get it! So, how many hu-mans live here? I'm not really sure. I think maybe ten or fifteen? Wow, that is pretty tiny. Yeah. C'mon, let's go find May.
Is he serious?! Totally. The tall grass is full of pokemon that will attack. Well, thank goodness we don't have to go in that! We do. All the time. In fact, we're not getting to the next town without walking through some. What will we do if we're attacked? Well, you'll fight. I'm your trainer now. I guide you on how to use your attacks, and you use them. You're much bigger than me, though! Right, but human-on-pokemon violence is strictly forbidden. That's why you had to save Birch, remember?
WHEW! Safe and sound! And this place looks much bigger. Wow, I can't believe we didn't have a single encounter. What're the odds? I don't know. What are the odds? Oh, uh...pretty low, actually.
Okay. This is a sight you're going to want to get used to. It's pretty and well-lit. What is it? I know you don't like your pokéball, but if you let me put you in it briefly, we can give it to Nurse Joy and have her put it on the machine. You'll instantly be healed of all damage! Well, what are we waiting for?!
(one healing later)
I'm still like this... Twilight. Are you telling me you weren't always a pokémon? *sigh* Yes, that's what I've been trying to tell you!
Fascinating. Anyway, back to our discussion. Don't you want to s...ooooh, an Umbreon! Maybe that left the tracks! We haven't been this way before, so highly unlikely. Excuse us, we're trying to have a conversation? He can't understand you, Twilight. Only a trainer can understand their pokémon. Wha...why? Nobody really knows. Something about the pokéball technology translates, but it only works for the owner. Well, I bet Silph Co. knows, but they're not saying. Now come on, May should be just north of here. EEK! A dog...wolf...thing! Twilight, use Tackle!
Oh! Oh, wow...what was that? You leveled up. Um...you got stronger. You'll hit harder, move faster, and be harder to hurt. That was really fast! But I don't want to hurt things. You're really not kidding, are you? You weren't a pokémon at some point. Listen...nobody wants to fight, but we're going to have to if we're going to complete this journey. I don't care about the journey! But...if my friends are here, I have to find them. Tell you what. If you'll help me fight when we need to, I'll help you find your friends. Deal. Shake.
...why are you shaking your Umbreon's paw? We just sort of made a deal. Twilight certainly has an interesting story. Oh? Want to share?
(one exposition later)
So, she thinks she was a 'po-nee'? Yeah, and I'm inclined to believe her. She didn't even know what a human was until I explained it. Manic, can we go? Awww, look at her prancing in place! She's adorable.
Uh, May? She's not really thrilled about the whole battling thing. It's true. It's so...barbaric! Sorry, Manic! There's no choice, now. What do you...aw, crap. She's right, Twilight. I don't understand. What do you mean? It's a rule. If trainers' eyes meet and one challenges the other, they have to battle. And if they don't, they lose trainer status! :3 It'll be okay. Just follow my lead and we'll win handily. So confident, hmm? We'll see about that!
*gulp* Nice fish...dog...thing? Twilight, I don't get it. What are these words you keep using? Fish, dog, wolf? Wait, wait. You don't have any animals here? We have pokémon, but none of the things you're talking about. Fascinating. Pokeymon must have taken the place of animals in your world's ecosystem! Ahem! Remember me? Kipper is getting impatient! Right! Sorry. Twilight, use Bite, then Tackle. A rookie mistake, Manic. Never tell your pokémon to do more than one thing at a time!
Wha...she remembered your commands? Manic, that's really rare! And Twilight is really smart. I bet she could remember more than that. Awww...go on! It's not just that, either. That was some good strategy with what was available to you. You seem to have some real talent as a trainer. After all...
Yeah, I guess so, huh? After some of the stories I've heard of trainers being stuck with starters who didn't like them, this is going pretty well. What's a 'starter'? Oh, right. A starter is a trainer's first pokémon. Usually, the Hoenn starters are a choice between Mudkip, Torchic, and Treecko, but this case is special. Wait, so you've never had a pokeymon before? It's "pokémon", and yeah. Come on, Manic. Let's go report this to my dad! Okay. C'mon, Twilight, let's go see Birch again. Maybe he's worked something out for you. Maybe I can see if he has an oscilloscope! Uh, right. That too, I guess.
Professor, listen. Twilight is smart. I mean really smart. She wants to check out some of your equipment. Is that okay? Oh? Well, I guess it would be all right. Let's see if the stars tell me anything.
Professor, where did you find her? She was just sitting there, on Route 102, looking dazed and confused. By any chance, were there any others nearby? Well, no. Why do you ask? She says that she has friends she's trying to find. Also...apparently she was once something called a po-nee. Do you know what that is? I'm sorry, I haven't the slightest idea. It's okay. It was worth a try, anyway. Maybe we'll find out on the way.
Did you find anything, Twilight? None of the stars are the same. I'm in a different world, all right. All alone...*snf* Hey, hey, c'mon. You're not alone. You have me, right? And I'll help you find your friends. Honest. Well, okay. I guess you're right. I'm sorry.
Hmmm? Here, I have more of these than I need, and it sounds like you're going to need them. I can't really pay you for them, though. Who said anything about payment? They're a gift. Go, help your...Twilight?...find her friends. Wow, that was really nice of her! Thank you! That is so precious! Look how she's wagging her tail. Erp! I've got to get this thing under control. Heh! Good luck with that. Come on, let's get moving. Also, Twilight? We'll make new friends along the way, so that you won't be the only one fighting. Let me explain how that works.
Oh! Hi, mom. So, this is Mrs. Manic, then? ...Miss, actually. So she's...oh, Manic. I'm so sorry. It's okay. Anyway, I really appreciate it, mom. That's an adorable Umbreon you have, honey. Birch called me and told me the whole story about her, too...now, you be careful, and don't forget to predict for critical hits! I will. Er, I mean, I won't. You know what I mean. See you, mom! So, you're young for your species? Well, yeah. I'm about...uhm...hmmm. How to explain this. I'm not a young child, but I'm not quite an adult. So you're a colt, then. Oh boy.
Okay. It's time for our first catch. It's another of those dog-wolf things! It's called a Poochyena. Use Tackle, but just once. Okay...done! Now I throw a pokéball. Weakening it helps improve the odds of catching it. If I'm lucky, the ball will twitch three times, then display the 'caught' light. If not, the Poochyena will pop back out and keep fighting. So you have to hurt it to catch it? You don't have to, but it greatly improves the odds, and it's not like I'm having you maul it or anything. Here we go, one...two...THREE! *click* Nice! On the first try! Wow! I guess you're a natural at this?
Ooooh, it has a readout! Very nice. Heh, you're a real technophile, huh? Sure, I love gadgets and studying and learning. Knowledge is power, after all! Anyway, when I catch a pokémon, it'll give me a recommendation for a name. I think I like this one. Let's let her out and meet her! ¡Hola! Mi nombre es Francesca y yo estoy muy feliz de conocerte. He sido muy aburrido hasta ese momento y me gusta mucho viajar con usted y ser su amigo... ... Right, um... So, sure...let's see what we can get on Route 103. Incidentally, it's best to only catch the first wild pokémon you find in any given area. Okay. Why? There are poachers who will capture them for sale or worse. When there are enough local pokémon, they can fend off the poachers, but if not...
Route 103... Aww, a friend for Francesca! She's all right, I guess, but I've got my eyes elsewhere. I'm not quite sure how I feel about that. Really? Where? I'll give you three guesses, beautiful. Um...Manic? A little help here? Javier, quit bothering Twilight. Twilight, huh? That's a lovely name. Don't worry, we'll grow together over time. Lo que un libertino. Yeah, uh...what she said.
Aaaand route 102. Fascinating! It bears a resemblance to the caterpillar of my world. What's she talking about? Uh, Twilight isn't from around here. ¿Te gustaría que yo lo mate? Oh, thank goodness. Could you please get me off of this grass? Hmmm? What's wrong with it? I'm...trying to cut down, really I am. It just all looks so good... Right. Okay, here. Ride on my shoulder. For now.
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Post by Manic on Mar 20, 2019 8:15:27 GMT
And that's how it all begins. With one Umbreon and a lot of confusion.
And May tricking Manic into a battle.
And a Poochyena who doesn't speak a word of English.
Hey, I never said it was normal.
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Post by Manic on Mar 20, 2019 8:23:12 GMT
Update #2: Reunion
Oh, it's another one of those data storage devices! This one looks a lot less portable, though... Well, it's intended to stay where it is. Sure, but what's it for? It's so smooth and clean... Right. Um. Well, I can digitize stuff - and even pokémon - and store them inside. For example...
...since Francesca hasn't really shown any interest in combat, but the wild is rough for a pokémon that's been captured, she can live here. She'll be fed and sheltered and everything. But...won't she be bored? What'll she read? Nerd hot, I'm telling you! Pokémon never seem to complain about that; I'm guessing the box keeps them entertained. So, uh, c'mon. Let's get over to Petalburg. I want to see my dad!
(On the way...)
I knew it! It's that grass, man! It was holding me back! Oh, you know magic too? Magic? No, Twilight, this is evolution! Almost every pokémon evolves at least once in its lifespan. Bugs evolve early, so we're already seeing Reggie's first! Show-off. Aw, c'mon. Don't be bitter, Javier. I bet you'll evolve soon too!
BWA-HA-HA! I take it back! That's hilarious! Fascinating! The similarities to the caterpillar of our world are distinct. If my theory is correct, Reggie should emerge from this stage a beautiful butterfly! Mmmf? Butterfree? No, those mostly live in Kanto. Did you mean Beautifly? Well, I guess that'd suit him if he hates the grass so much. He doesn't look very happy about the idea... It's okay, Reggie. I'll carry you for a while.
Why does everyone want to fight?? Don't worry, Twilight. I'll help keep you safe! ... Oh, I'll be all right. Don't worry about me! Er, Javier? I'm sure the offer is appreciated, but...Twilight is actually quite a bit stronger than you. Man, you're kind of a buzzkill, you know that? Sorry, but it's true.
Finally! My hoo...er...paws are killing me! I've gotta agree. We're all pretty roughed up. Mmm-hmm! Okay, okay. Let's hit the center, then we'll see my dad! This is really important to you, huh? I haven't seen my dad in a few years. So...yes!
I...I see someone who's very smart...but scared...and a face I don't recognize. I see someone who's trying to make the best of his situation. What about you? I see someone who wants to be the very best, like no one ever was. Why do people say that so often? The very best what? I'll explain a little later.
Well, it kinda says 'Gym' on that sign... I think he's paid to say that to anyone who happens by. Hey, advertising pays. Mmmmf gmmm. Man, we've gotta get you out of there, Reggie. Mmm-hmm!
It's okay, dad. I have pokemon with me! You do? That's wonderful! So you're taking the gym challenge? Of course! Well, I mean...I haven't challenged any gyms YET. A gym? Like a gymnasium? Yeah, it's sort of...how to explain. Wait, how did you get an Umbreon? Well, Birch was Manic, can I try something? What? Well, sure. Testing, testing. Is this on? I can hear her in my mind! Oh, thank goodness! Well, there I was with this Birch person, and I guess he got attacked by this big fluffy Zigoon, although I think that's a silly name, I mean it didn't travel in zig-zags or anything, but anyway, Manic came along and got me to help, even though I don't really like fighting, and... Uh, Twilight? Oh! Right. Heh, sorry. Anyway, Birch let Manic take me with him to find my friends, and...
Well, you're actually interrupting at the moment, but if you could give me a few minutes with my son... Your son? Perfect! He can help me catch a pokémon. He's not taking no for an answer, is he? It doesn't look like it. You see? Why does he get a pokémon to talk to and I don't? Uh, three, actually. Look, I haven't seen my dad in years, if you just give us a minute... What, so you can lord your pokémon over me? I want one now! *sigh*...
We can continue our chat when you get back, I promise. I'll clear my next appointment. About time! Come on, let's go! I don't understand. He's about your age, right? But he's so... Spoiled? Mmmph. Everyone is...a little different, I guess?
Okay! Now, I don't just want any pokémon, mind you. It won't be much fun if it can't talk back, so none of that Wurmple business. MMF! And Poochyena are way too common. I want something special! Can I bite him, Manic? Just once? No, you can't, uh...no. I want it to be male, too. Something I can relate to.
Well, it's frail-looking, seems unaware of the people around it, and it looks a bit...prissy. Perfect! She shoots, she scores! Well, your pokémon seem to be enjoying themselves...but just wait, my pokémon will leave yours in the dust! Dad, I hope you appreciate this...
Hah, on the first try! Sure, with someone else's pokémon, using someone else's pokéball. Now, Javier, I'm sure he would've done just fine if he'd had his own. Probably? Either way, I'm just glad this is over with. Let's get back to my dad, and see about getting poor Reggie here evolved again.
Don't rely on others to do your work for you. If you want to get anywhere in this world, you have to keep pushing forward with all you've got. Don't worry, Dad. I'm not giving up any time soon! Neither am I. I've got to find my friends, and find a way to get home! Your...Twilight, is it?...seems determined too. You've got a good team, son. Oh, hey, that reminds me. Do you know anything about a po-nee, what it is? Where more are? That's odd, I think I've heard of that before. Tell you what, give me your pokégear number, I'll call you if I find anything. Sure, here you go. Okay, we'd better go! Good luck, son. Remember, your old man is here if you need advice! For now...
And don't forget to bring Antidotes!
Is that an Umbreon you have there? Manic, are Umbreons rare? Yes, actually! To both questions. I'll give you 10,000 poké for her. What? No. Who does that? I don't think I like this guy very much. Did I say 10,000? I'm sorry, I meant to say 50,000. That's a lot, right? And I meant to say no. Sorry, I'm helping her with something, and she's helping me. Kid, I'll pay you 100,000 poké to give me her pokéball right now. Fuh...even I know that's a ton! Look, for the last time, Twilight isn't for sale. Now go away, or do I need to get my dad involved? You're Norman's brat, hmm? You haven't seen the last of me.
...but I will get what I want from you, one way or another. That guy makes me really nervous. Me too. I wonder what he wanted you for. Well, you did say that Umbreon is rare. Sure, but you can import them for less than that. A lot less. Look, we can dwell over this forever, or we can keep going. Javier is right. Let's keep moving, team!
Route 104, why? Wow, um...the local Poochyena really seem to like you, Manic! Man, something about this guy makes my fur bristle.
Everybody stand back!
Javier, what are you doing? Now we can't expand the team! That man's scent was all over him. He'd been freed as backup in case we didn't sell! What, really? Sure. And because that was our catch, if he keeps doing that... Then we won't have much of a team...and Manic might have to sell me for supplies! Not happening. Not ever. Awww, I knew you wouldn't sell me. I just think that's his plan.
Well, the pressure that far down makes it impossible to determine without either magic or advanced scientific gear. Why is your Umbreon barking at me? Well, I think she's answering you. Something about pressure, and magical gear. Is she well? Maybe you should take her to the pokécenter? How rude! I assure you, I'm perfectly sane. Yeah! Weird, but sane! You think I'm weird? Er, no! What I mean to say is, um... Javier, just don't. Let it go.
(and then grinding happened)
Wait, why am I having to choose moves? Oh, right! Pokémon can't know more than four moves. But why? That seems like a waste of precious knowledge. I heard something about genetic hardwiring or something. I didn't really understand it. That's very disappointing, but I guess I can get rid of one. Now if only I knew what this...what this...if... Twilight? Twilight, are you okay?
Sand-Attack. Element: Ground. 100% accuracy, non-contact move. Reduces enemy accuracy. Wha...what was that? I don't...I don't know! Your eyes glowed red, and you started spouting off about the move! I'm not sure what that was, but I have a theory. Could you get me get a good look at Reggie? Sure, I guess. Cascoon. Element: Bug. Evolution of Wurmple. Ability: Shed Skin. 33% chance of curing any major status ailment at each turn. Weak against... Okay, that's enough! Wow. You're like a savant or something! I guess? I just wish I understood how I was doing it. Let's train a little to get my mind off of it. Now you're speaking my language!
Mmmph!! Wow! That was the hardest hit I've ever seen! Reggie! Are you okay? Speak to me! Nnnnh...
Get away from my friend! Twilight, be careful! You tend to Reggie! Javier, you help him! It's time I clip this bird's wings!
Next time, try to be a little less rough. Hmph. Remind me never to get on your bad side! Manic, we need to get to a pokécenter. Don't have to tell me twice. Hang in there, Reggie!
So, uh...Twilight? While Manic's busy with Reggie, I wanted to ask you something. *sigh* No, Javier. I'm not interested in you like that. No, no, I know that. I believe you about not really being an Umbreon. I wanted to ask what your home is like. Oh! Well, there's ponies...earth ponies, unicorns, pegasi...there isn't nearly as much fighting as there is here. We're all taken care of by the Princess, and we live fairly peaceful lives. Well, until now, anyway. Wow, that sounds like paradise. You're really lucky, Twilight. Well, I was, anyway. I wonder if the Princess is looking for me right now? I couldn't say, but I'll stand by you until you find your friends, okay? Okay. And...thanks, Javier. Don't mention it. What are friends for? Oh, here comes Manic. Time for more training!
Finally! Wow, look at me! Grass, ground, I'm a slave to you no more! Wow, you certainly are colorful! A Dustox! I hear those get really strong! Just watch it with that dust, okay? Don't get us with it. Actually, it's strange. I think I can sense Manic's...mind?
Sense his mind? Are you feeling okay? Sounds kind of strange to me. What about us? Hmmm. No, I can't sense either of you...weird. Maybe it's just an after-effect of evolution? This is amazing...what's the next one like? Oh, um. There are no pokémon that evolve three times. What about me, then? Umbreon is an evolution of Eevee. You've already evolved. I think Javier is the only member of the team with an evolution left. And it's going to be a while. Aw, don't worry. We'll get there together!
M-manic? Yeah? By any chance...does this big dark forest have a bunch of potentially dangerous creatures roaming around in it? Actually...yeah. But it's the only way to Rustboro. I guess every world has its Everfree Forest. Princess, I hope you're watching over me!
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Post by Manic on Mar 20, 2019 11:12:59 GMT
Even more friendos, with even more to come!
We get to meet Manic's dad, who seems to be an okay guy. And Wally, who is...different...than you might expect!
And Scott. Why is Scott trying to buy Twilight? Who knows...
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Post by crimsondoom on Mar 20, 2019 16:18:18 GMT
Actually, speaking of Francesca, I've noticed you seem to have a thing for Spanish and Hoenn. Is there meaning behind that that you can share?
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Post by Manic on Mar 21, 2019 5:29:38 GMT
Pure coincidence, I assure you.
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Post by Manic on Mar 21, 2019 5:46:29 GMT
Update #3: Too Slow, Too Fast
Wow, it sure is dark in here. Don't worry, Twilight. I'll stick close. With only three of us, it's important that we stick together! I think you have the right idea. C'mon, people pass through here all the time, right? Well, if you're sure...and there are lots of plants and mushrooms and things I'd like to check out! Uh, Twilight, that's a Shroomish. Back away nice and slow. Oh! Um...sorry! Hee hee.
Actually, it's funny you should ask... You have?! I love Shroomish! They're so awesome. Tell me about it. I hope we catch one. What do you need another pokémon for? It's always fun to make new friends! It was back near the Petalburg entrance. Great, thanks...hmm? Who's that?
forever rambling on about Shroomish this and Shroomish that. QUAZA, but you're boring! Wow, what's this guy's problem? Oh, hey, cool Poochyena. I've got one of my own! Yeah, so, uh...look, I just need to pass by here to get to Rustboro, so I'll be on my way. You can't just leave me here!
Wait, what? What's going on here? I don't know, but that man looks frightened! Oh, come on. It's not like he's going to mug the guy. Uh, actually... I think that's exactly what this filthy man plans to do! Manic, we have to do something! Open to recommendations, here!
There. Problem solved. Can we keep traveling now? Whoah, what just happened? Oh, that was Javier. He kinda jumps the gun sometimes. Are you saying you would've preferred that I let him keep harassing us? Nope. Just saying you're quick on the draw.
So, smell you later! Or you owe me a million poké! Or something. Hey, um...guy? What was with hiding behind me? I was getting ready to pull you out of harm's way! Uhhhh...huh. Sure. So, can we go? I don't really want to stay here for too long. I'm with you. This place has too many mushrooms, too much grass. All of this...this nature... Look, I'm a coward, I know. But I'm grateful!
Take that with my thanks. Huh? Looks like a fancy pokéball or something. You're...you're kidding, right? You've never seen a Devon brand Great Ball? I only just became a trainer. Cut me a break. But you've already got a Dustox...anyway, these are better than the normal brand. See the back panel? 1.5x effectiveness. Fascinating! How do they work, anyway? Is it some kind of energy/matter transference, or does it involve condensing space somehow? Well, your Umbreon - and here you said you were a new trainer! - seems to like it. Here, enjoy, I need to run! I am officially weirded out. I think there's something wrong with that guy. C'mon, let's go. The sooner we're out of here, the better!
Hey. Awww, it's adorable! Yer not bad yourself, cute stuff. Cute stuff? What? Looks like you've got competition, Javier! You're kidding, right? Well, whatever it is, it's our next catch!
Slakoth. Normal type. Ability: Truant. Acts only every other turn. Evolutions: Vigoroth, Slaking. *urp* You're some kinda weirdo, huh? Eugh! And you're every kind of slob. Just...just keep it away from me! Hey, c'mon. I bet Chester will be a great teammate! Yeah, just gimme a chance. I'll grow on ya. Yeah, like a fungus. *giggle* Good one! Look, there's the exit. Let's go! Oh, thank goodness! Fresh air, blue skies, civilization!
...or maybe we'll find some weirdo instead. I, uh...okay? That sounds...cool, I guess? Here, take this and your pokémon can do it too! Er, thanks. Well, at least it was a gracious gift! Aheh... So, can any of you use this? Sorry, no. Not me. That's revolting! No! Hah! Sounds awesome. Wish I could. Oh well. Maybe later on.
Can we, Manic?! I want to learn as much as I can about this place! Really? And I thought you didn't like it here. Oh, I don't! Wha...really? Oh, don't misunderstand, you've all been very nice...okay, maybe except Chester there... I regret nothing! ...but I need to get home to Equestria and see what's gone wrong! Your home? Yes, and I need to find my friends as well. Maybe learning more will help me find some clues about where to look! Well...okay, let's take the tour, then.
Enjoy your complimentary Wailmer pail! I'm sure we will, thank you! Um, Manic? Do you know how that thing works? Portable toilet? Eugh, no! What is wrong with you?! Hey, when you gotta go, you gotta go. Right, um, no. No, I don't. Maybe we'll figure it out later. Speaking of which, I gotta go. Leaving now!
Wait, how is that fair? You send out two pokémon too! / And then we have a two vs. two battle! Guiding two pokémon at once? I don't know... You're a trainer! / You have to! Okay. Javier, Twilight. Can you two handle this? Don't worry, I won't let you down! We're an unstoppable team! Wow. That was surprisingly quick!
Oh, praise Mew. An actual city! Paved roads! I feel much better. I dunno. This pavement is a lot rougher on the paws. Oh sweet mercy, what's that smell? Huh? Uh...must be the pollution. I think I'll just stay on this side of Manic. You know, upwind? Your loss, sweetheart. Okay, we're going to mingle. Everyone be on your best behavior.
Oh, nice! Rarity would have a field day with these! ...I miss her... Aw, don't worry, Twilight. We'll find 'Rarity' and your other friends too, if we just keep going. Not if the walking fart factory over there gasses us to death. You have a point. Chester, do me a favor and reel it back, okay? All right, all right. Sheesh.
*gasp* A school! Twilight, c'mon. They won't let you enroll. Look how clean and orderly everything is, how well-disciplined...it's like paradise! Wow, you guys really need to pull the sticks out. *urp* I can't believe I'm saying this, but I agree with the windbag. Relax, live a little! Well, no matter what we think, pokémon can't enroll and I'm a little too busy. Too busy for education? I'm disappointed in you.
Uh, I'm just gonna wait outside. Maybe...he was joking! Ha ha...ha...ha? That looks less 'joking' and more 'been teaching too long'. Yeah, okay. Change that from 'not enrolling right now' to 'never enrolling here'. Everyone back toward the door, nice and slow, now. No sudden movements. C-can they smell fear? Eugh. That smell isn't fear. Wha...Chester!
Not even if I had a Ralts, which I don't. Trade? As in, exchange? Yeah, it's a pretty common occurrence. What, like we're property or something?! Actually, some pokémon can only evolve by being traded. Well, that doesn't make it right. We're living things, not...not currency! Look, Twilight. You notice Manic hasn't tried to trade any of us? Yeah, he loves us with all his heart, 'cause we're adorable!
Do we really have to leave? We really do, Reggie. We can't just stay in Rustboro, nice though it is. Reggie, I know you like it. I like it too, but I need to find my friends. Please? Hey, keep me fed and I'm up for whatever. Come on, Reg. Be a pal. *sigh* Yeah, okay. I'm coming. I'll be back soon, city...
Oh, cool, a Taillow! A trainer! Neat! An Umbreon! Some trees! Flowers are pretty! Whoah, lady, slow down. Um...hello? Hi there! I'm Kelly! I like clouds! I like to fly in the clouds and I FOUND A WORM *nom* and who are you? She's...she's sort of like Pinkie on sugar. If Pinkie were a bird. So, I guess while she's not looking?
Hi! Am I coming with you now? Are we friends now? Where are we going? Well, uh...yes, and...yes, I guess so, and...east? You got way too much energy. And you smell bad! Pee-yew! I didn't say it. I mean it, you smell like a Skuntank has been dancing with a Muk in a puddle of sewage, and rolled around in a toxic waste dump! That's a smell with its own zip code! Hee! Okay, that's funny! Feh. You're just a buncha philistines, don't appreciate how a guy should smell. Aaaaaanyway. Let's just have a look at the first gym, okay?
Uh oh. What's wrong? Is there a worm bothering you? I'll get it! Er, no, no worms. See, well...
Javier has only Normal type attacks. Same with Chester. Sorry, I wish I could help more. Whaddaya expect? I'm a Normal type. Kelly only knows Normal and Flying, and she and Reggie are both weak to Rock attacks. EEK! No rocks, rocks are bad! And filthy, too! I think we're going to have to lean on you for this one, Twilight. Wait, Manic. I have an idea. Maybe Javier and Chester can help! Think so?
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Post by Manic on Mar 22, 2019 5:24:54 GMT
Ah, Chester. Chester the fragrant. Kelly the hyperactive. Javier the...Javier.
At least Twilight has an idea. Has anyone noticed that she's where the ideas seem to come from?
At least the ones that don't involve near-death experiences?
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Post by Manic on Mar 22, 2019 5:56:55 GMT
Update #4: Heroes for Hire
All right, team, let's get to work! Uh, Twilight? If we're going to train, we'll have to train back near that berry place. Why's that? Well, see, I plan to ask Roxanne for a special permit...but that means we can't train where we found Kelly, or we'd lose the chance. So we train near the berry place. Big deal. I'm tough, I can take it! Come on, let's go play! Well, if you lot are up for it...
(training montage!)
Type diversity for the win! Yaaaay! Look at me flap! Flap flap flap flap flap... Hah. I already knew how to slack off. Yeah, but would it heal you, before? In ways only a man would understand. All right! Now I can help out! Niiiice. One more level all round? Well, I suppose it couldn't hurt.
All right, team...I think we're ready. Twilight, what's your plan? Reggie, Kelly, you stay out of the fight because you take extra damage from Rock attacks. Maybe I can help clean up afterward. Booooring! Okay. Oooh, a shiny! Javier, you help me out with Bite. Sure, I can do that. Chester, put any major threat to sleep so we can effectively deal with the situation. Heh, I'll gas 'em good. Rrrrrright. So, let's go!
Oh, right. Uhm, Roxanne! I challenge you for the Stone Badge! A good, proper challenge. I accept your- ...with a catch. Oh? On your first badge? I'm intrigued. Manic, what are you doing?! Just trust me! I challenge you to an equivalency match. My reward will be to catch a second pokémon on Route 106 instead of in Rusturf Tunnel. Not looking forward to the requisite Whismur, hmm? All right. Manic, what is an 'equivalency match'? It means I can't use more pokémon than she has. And since she has three... Hah, I get it. Crafty!
Believe it or not, I do have other appointments today. Oh, er, right. Sorry!
Wow, that hardly hurt at all! That looked pretty easy. My turn!
She is a gym leader, right? Are you sure we need to stay back? Your pokémon are performing admirably so far, but Roman will put you in your place. That's a 'yes', Reggie. Hang back!
Chester, gas it! Oh, trainer. You will regret that. Roman, use Block. Hey, what gives?! Lemme out! Chester, stay calm! Let me see here. (35 + 5 + 10 + 10) x2, vs. (35 + 30 + 10 + 5)...just keep fighting, and use Slack Off only when you need to! Manic, do you have anything that will help? Uhm...let's see...Chester, use this X Defend! Gah, this stinks! Twilight, what's the plan?! We're going to stall it out.
We're turning Chester's handicap into a benefit. Since he only acts every other turn, he functionally has 120 PP in total, where that rock thing only has 80. All he has to do is survive - and maybe inflict a little damage on the side - and her rock monster will take itself out! You're pulling a stalling strategy on your first gym with a sparse few potions and a recovery move? Are you serious?! Hey, Twilight is the smartest po-nee I've ever met. If she says it'll work, it'll work!
Amazing...you weathered Roman's entire arsenal! Full credit goes to Twilight and Chester. All of my hate... Uh, right. Sorry, Chester. I promise, we'll hit the pokécenter right after this. Simply stunning.
With my compliments. And your exception. And a bonus: you are hereby granted permission to ignore any Whismurs or duplicates you find for Route 106. Wow, seriously? With that sort of talent, I'd be doing a disservice to all of Hoenn if I let bad luck cripple your team. Twilight, it worked! You're amazing! Well, I mean...it's just basic math, after all... Come on, let's go get Chester healed.
That guy looks oddly familiar. He looks like he's in trouble! Healing...now...motherfu- Right, okay. Healing first, then we go help him.
Actually, if I remember correctly, Javier was the one who stepped in. Though now I'm wondering if there was even a point. Oh, don't tell me. The crook ran off into the grass, didn't he? Please, if I don't get those goods back, I'll be fired! Come on, it'll be fun! I want to see the goods! I bet they're tasty! Manic, we're going to help him, right? *sigh* Yeah...I can't just turn my back on him. That's why I like you. You have a good heart! Heheh, easy, calm down. Let's get moving, there's no telling how far he's gotten by now.
Oh, hey, our second catch for the zone! She's...nnf. Surprisingly strong! Twilight, get back! Bug is super-effective against Dark. Let Kelly handle it. Okay, Kelly. Just a Quick Attack or two, okay? Okay! Hey you! You're funny. Let's play let's play letsplayletsplayLETSPLAY! Wow. She's like lightning! You'd better make the catch, quick!
You have need of my help. We sure do. I'm Twilight, and this is Kelly and Jav- I will help you, for a price. What kind of price? You must free me from the demon within. Ooooo...kay...well, sure, we can try, right? Manic, I want you to know that I am very creeped out right now. Do it! Bring her! She's fun. And funnily-typed! Couldn't care less. It's a deal. But...how do we help? When the time is right, you will know.
That creep took his friend! Okay, now it's on. I agree. Kidnapping pokémon is just plain low. Please, you have to get her back! She's all I have! Don't worry, mister. We'll get her back for you. Everybody on the same page? Caves are horrible, dank, filthy places! But...I guess I'll go...? Thanks, Reggie. Everyone else? It's fun! An adventure! Let's go! My skills remain yours to command. *urp* Yeah, let's kick some butt. You know I'm in.
Hold still, and I'll try to make sure this doesn't hurt much. Give Peeko back now! Hey, wha...the rocks are floating! What is this?! Wow, Birch wasn't kidding. You do have telekinetic powers! Whoah... You're in it deep now, sailor boy. He dropped his pokéball and ran!
Back down, man. You don't want this. Oh yeah? What if I do?
Then I bring you down. Respectable. Wow, that was hardcore, Javier! He should've backed down.
Awww, that's sweet. I love a happy ending. Job well done, everyone. But Twilight and I were the only ones who did anything. Be that as it may, everyone was willing to do something if necessary. Even the ones who hate places like this. You're all very brave! As you wish. Hmmm, I'm reminded that someone needs to learn this. Here you go.
Very well. Huh. I guess you're up for just about anything, huh, babe? OW! I am not 'babe'. I am Sakura. As long as Manic keeps his end of our contract, I am at his service. If you wish to keep your paws, keep them to yourself. Ow, I got it, I got it! No more touching! Sheesh!
Yeah, I've got a pretty sweet team. You don't have to be so modest. You helped too! Sure, but I couldn't have done it without you. You might be just the right person for this... What's he going on about? Come with me, quickly! Wha...WAUGH! Everybody follow them, hurry!
You know, most people ask before they take you places! Don't you want to meet the Devon Corp. President? Well, sure, but- Well, here he is, come on! Have a talk with him!
Uh... Does he remind you of anyone? Actually, now that you mention it... Not it. Not it. No. Who is it? Is it Reggie? I bet it's Reggie. Reggie is the only one left! They think you're like him, Reggie! ...right. They mean me. Anyway, the president is waiting.
I'm willing to give you this prototype pokénav! Hmmm. What does it do? Has a town map, a match call feature, wireless web browsing, a touch screen... I guess that's okay. And it comes with Angry Pidgeys installed! Sold! Well, I guess branching out will help us cover more ground.
So, uh, Manic? Yeah? How exactly do we get to Dewford, again? Oh, I'm sure Manic has a plan. You have a plan, right? I just figured we'd ask Mr. Briney for a ride. That sounds fantastic! Nothing's cleaner than the ocean air. I can pretend I'm a Skarmory! Awwwwk! Skarmory wanna cracker! Sure, whatever. Some R&R will help a lot. Isn't R&R basically all you do? Okay, want more incentive? While we sail, all of you are automatically upwind if I stay in the back. I'm sold! Works for me. Fine. Hang your stinky butt out the back! Mew, yes! Sounds like it's settled. Let's g-oh?
You have your first badge already? And a full team? Very nice! Yeah, things are coming along great! This is Javier. Hey there. Here's Reggie. Her hair is so clean, I love it! You've already met Twilight... That's great, Manic. Hey, guess what? ...here's Chester. Cute for a human. Kelly's the Taillow. Do you like trains? And finally, Sakura. Miss. MANIC. Hmmm? Sorry, what? Trainer battle. :3 Ffffffff...
I'm sorry about this, but we really can't wait. Brrrr. Mudkips play around in dirt...disgusting! Oh! Uhm. Well, I guess that's it, then. I didn't even see you issue a command... I didn't really need to. They know what to do. There's something odd about you, Manic. I'll be keeping an eye on you. Okay, well...bye! Why no, that wasn't creepy at all...
Sounds good to me. Everypo...er, everyone get ready, it's time for a boat ride!
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Post by Manic on Mar 22, 2019 6:21:44 GMT
So, for those of you who are reading this run and have already read a previous one...
Opinions on the format changes? I'd like to get feedback.
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Post by crimsondoom on Mar 22, 2019 6:27:47 GMT
So, for those of you who are reading this run and have already read a previous one... Opinions on the format changes? I'd like to get feedback. Table of contents is always a good thing in my book, but if you need feedback on anything else, I'm afraid you'll have to be more specific, because I'm not certain what other formatting changes you made.
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Post by Manic on Mar 22, 2019 8:19:19 GMT
The basic text size is larger, that's one of the ones I thought would be immediately visible.
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Post by crimsondoom on Mar 22, 2019 14:44:07 GMT
The basic text size is larger, that's one of the ones I thought would be immediately visible. Oh, so I wasn't imagining that! *pauses to consider* I think I like the bigger font slightly better. Key word "slightly": if you decide to revert it, I'll only care to the extent that I'll have to wonder if I'm hallucinating a font change or not.
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Post by Manic on Mar 23, 2019 4:39:14 GMT
Update #5: Supafly
Dad? Is that you? Yes, I got the number from May. I'm told you beat Roxanne's gym! Yeah, it was a clean sweep! Is that...your father's voice? Is that your Umbreon? Hello, Twilight. At any rate, I'm also told that you had to use every healing item you owned because of a poor strategic decision. Uhm, well...yeah. Kinda. Son, if you're not more careful, luck will stop being enough. I know, Dad. I've already gone over it in my head. I'm sure you have. At any rate, I'm still proud of you. Good job in overcoming a difficult situation. I look forward to hearing how you do against Brawly! *click* Wait, do against what? Dad? Dad, are you there? There are more gyms for us to face? Yeah. Eight in all, spread all over Hoenn. Well...at least we'll travel!
So, this is Dewford. It certainly is...sandy. I have mixed feelings about this. At least there's no dirt or grass... It's one big sandbox to me. Chester, don't even think about it. Can we bury him in the sand? Head first? I'll help! It'll be fun! We can put a sand castle over his butt! I don't think he'd appreciate that. Let's go. Well, you heard her.
And with that, we explored Dewford. We received gifts, started a trendy new saying, Manic got a fishing rod from a nice man...there's so much to do on such a small island! Twilight, what are you writing? Oh, just taking notes, you know. Is it time to visit the cave yet? Do we have to? Come on, don't be like that. One of Twilight's friends may be down there with Steven. Don't even sweat, I'll help ya out. ...ahh. Oh sweet mercy...Chester used Poison Gas! Let's just go!
HM 05. Flash. Reduces the...ugh. Augh. That's...that's awful! A shiny?! As distraction techniques go, Flash is pathetic. Do we need it, though? I don't think it matters. None of us can use it. I hear that way too often. Here, take this map with you, you might be able to find your way through the dark with it. Thank goodness I have a flashlight!
Oh, hey, it's an Aron! I've heard of these before. This thing's armored like a tank! Look at it move! Check out the economy of motion. Quick, efficient, and accurate. Catch him. Great idea, if we...nnnf...can!
Gordon, huh? We'll have to meet him back at the center. We should head back now. I'm hurting fairly badly. Yeah, you look like Mew smacked you! Kelly, your tact never ceases to amaze me. Can't say she's not honest.
Impish. Raises Defense, lowers Special Attack. Hey, I'm getting the hang of this. That's good, right? His armor is nigh-impenetrable. Question is, who do we swap out? I nominate Stinkbutt! I have a better idea.
Javier? You volunteer? Why? Javier, no...you were my first friend here! You can't just... Come on, you've seen the hits I'm taking out there. Besides, Francesca looks really lonely in here. Who else would I stick her with? What do you mean? Think she'd be happy with the stinkbomb, the hyperbird, the assassin-for-hire, or the neat freak? 'Course she would. Real women love a man's smell! Javier...I guess...I guess you're right. We'll come see you often, okay? Sure thing. Now then, Francesca. Me llamo Javier... My name is Gordon. I will get you where you're going, but you might not enjoy the ride.
(With a bit of feeling around in the dark...)
Finally, a lit room! Gettin' stuffy in here. So...much...dirt... Take it easy, Reggie. After this, we just go. Is there a problem? Reggie is just a little sensitive to dirt, is all. Then he may want out now. I get involved in a lot of dirty work.
Ugh. What's wrong? Figures I'd wind up working for a suit. I hate suits. I think it's pretty! I wonder what it's made of? I bet it'd make a good nest! I think he means the guy in the suit, Kelly. Suits never get their hands dirty. Always bring in real people to suffer for them. Wow. You kinda have a problem with authority, huh? Well, be that as it may...thanks, Steven. What's it do, what's it do? It's shiiiiiiny. Can I have it? It'd go great in a nest! It's so pretty! Come on, come on, let's just go to the gym and have a look around.
Hey! Not more darkness! Hey there! Oh, hey, it's whatsisface. Looks like a suit. What's he want? Good point. What's up? The trainers in here are hiding light switches. Beat them and the place lights up! Huh, my mistake. He's a guide. Information is power. We are...grateful. It's good to know, but first, we need to train some more. Brawly's going to be tough. Preparedness and organization are the key to success, Manic. Let's go get stronger!
(in due course...)
Hell yeah! Oh great! He's bigger now! He's faster! He can stink more effici...ent...ly? Wha...how...?! Not bad. Manic! Manic, do you smell that?! Huh? *snf* No, I can't say I do. Exactly! He smells a lot better now! Aw, no! Manly smell, come back! This will be a great help in any stealth we undertake. You used to be cool, Sakura. And you used to stink like moldy cheese. Times change.
Okay, everybody ready for our game plan? Well, I'm pretty sure that you, Chester, and Gordon are out. Obviously. So, Kelly, Sakura, and Reggie are in. Mind if I try a new plan? I have something devious in mind. I...don't know, Manic. Remember how your last plan turned out? This one takes place before the match even begins. Yeah, we can hack it. C'mon, he's bound to have a good idea eventually. That was cruel. Well...okay. You're the trainer, after all! Kelly, would you consider waiting out here? Sure! There's lots to do and lots of trees and the water is pretty and that looks like a building and... Leaving Kelly behind is part of your plan? More like having her keep watch. Also remember that fighting moves will affect her normally. Just watch...
Wait, before we do this. Brawly, I challenge you for the Knuckle Badge with an equivalency match. Yeah, dude. I heard you did that stuff with Roxanne, too. Gnarly. What's your story? The only boon I want from this is that I set the equivalency. Two pokémon each. Oh, I get it! You're sneaky, Manic. :xd: Sure thing. Your Umbreon seems to dig it, too. C'mon, let's get this party started!
Sakura, you have to keep the pressure on him! My injury is the price for my inaccuracy. I will not fail again. Take it easy, everyone misses sometimes. In this line of work, when you miss, people die. She's right to focus. Wow, this group is getting a little high-strung!
So that's your ace in the hole, huh? Yep! Reggie's all that and a bag of chips. That quadruple resistance to fighting attacks makes him the Gordon for this fight! Better, in this instance. That was a lot easier than I expected!
Won it fair and square! You're the big kahuna now. Kawhatta? Don't ask me, you're the native to this world. You know, kahuna! The big cheese! I could go for some cheese! No. No, you could not. Don't make me get a cork. Right. Um, anyway...we'd better go. Hang ten, dude! Uh...sure! You also...hang ten.
Well, that wasn't nearly as bad as the last one. Everything went better than expected! Are you kidding? That was LAME! Kelly? Is that you? Nah, your little bird friend flew off, said something about going to a box. Anyway, that match was BO-RING! It was over in a few hits! That voice sounds curiously familiar... I've gotta find cooler people to hang out with.
...Rainbow...is that you? Wha...Twilight?! OOMPH! Hahaha...Rainbow! I'm so glad you're okay! Twilight, is this one of your friends? Who's this guy?
Oh, right! Everyone, this is Rainbow Dash. The fastest fly...er... Swimmer, now! Right. The fastest swimmer around! This is Manic, he's our trainer, and he's helping me to find everyone else. Put 'er there! Nice to meet you t-* Ha-ha! Too slow! You've gotta be fast to keep up with me. Anyway, this is Reggie. So clean... Here's Gordon... Hope you can keep up. Hope YOU can keep up! Sakura... Aid my employer, and you are my ally. Oppose us and fall. Yeah yeah, whatever. So cool... Aaaand Chester. Hey. *urp* Hey yourself. *brap!* Oh, you wanna dance? *URRRRP* It's on! *BRAAAAAAAAP!* Awright, that's it. I've been holding this back! He's been holding back?! *URRRRRRRRRRRRRRRP!!!* *BRAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAPPP!!! I think I'm in love!
So, Rainbow, um...to come with us...you kinda have to... Accept this Manic guy as my trainer. It's cool! I was bored anyway. Great! Welcome to the team, Rainbow. We need to pay a quick stop by the box before we head out, though. Yeah, sure, lemme know when you need me.
Kelly? You okay? Uh huh! I'm gonna make my nest here! I'm gonna sing to Javier and Francesca each morning! I have a regular gig! It's true, she actually sings really well. How's the new guy doing? Gordon's working out great, Javier. How are you and Francesca getting along? See for yourself! Pleasure...for to meet you. Nicely done! Keep at it! Manic? We really do need to go. Okay, we'll talk to you later...see you!
Oh, right, the parts! What parts? There's a lot to tell you, Rainbow! About the criminals, the kidnappings, the gym match against Roxanne, and more! Bad guys to beat up, huh? Sounds like fun! This is Mr. Briney. He's been helping us get around on his boat! What do we need a boat for? I can swim fine! We can't, though. And besides, can you do...this?
WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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Post by Manic on Mar 24, 2019 21:57:31 GMT
Let's be real, Poochyena in Gen 3 is just not gonna work. The physical/special split should've been a thing since day 1.
But hey! New pony get! And Kelly get a permanent gig in the box. At least she's happy!
As for Rainbow and Chester...burgeoning romance? Uh...maybe...?
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Post by Manic on Mar 24, 2019 22:07:43 GMT
Update #6: Road Trip
I'll take that. Uh, wouldn't it be better to give it to Sakura, since she's part Ground? Yes, let me use it with all of my Ground attacks. HA! Nice one. Let's just leave our options open, okay? Sure. The day's not over yet, as the saying goes.
Well, I'm hot to trot! Come on, let's go inside! Rainbow, wait...ugh. She's already there. Heh, sorry. Rainbow is a little...headstrong. She's sure got guts! I like that in a female. She'll need them. Let's go in after her. At least it'll be cleaner than this beach. Eugh! I don't really have a choice, do I? Nope!
(while we're in there...)
Thank Mew, a better attack than scratching! Curious, you seem to have such an appreciation for scratching. Myself, yeah, but my opponents don't seem to mind so much anymore! Ugh, horrifying. At least my learned move is clean! And pretty, too! Hah, yeah! You sure are pretty, Reggie. Think you could teach me how to do that? I'm glad somebody appreciates it. Sure, we can work on it as we go. Speaking of going...
Aw, that was easy. You hardly fought. Yeah, but I could have! Put me in more often! They were almost all Water types, though. He's right, Rainbow. Your attacks would have suffered from a type disadvantage in a majority of those match-ups! Yeah, yeah, whatever. I don't need type advantage to win!
Oh, hey, the line ride. Yay. Chester. Yeah? Whaddaya want? You get my share of food tonight if you can let one rip right now. Oh, no... Oh, Gordon...why would you do that? Shhh, this is going to be awesome! Heh heh. Silent but deadly. Augh! I don't think a healthy 'mon can make that kind of smell! Rancid! But it cleared the path. Let's go inside!
It's a museum! Can we please go in? Ugh. Do we have to? Show some respect. Nah, I'm with Rainbow. This place is a snore. We have to go in to deliver these parts to Captain Stern, though. Can you deliver the parts while I look around? Sure, I don't see why not. Sakura, could you stay with her? As you wish.
Phew. We have a package for you. Ah, the parts! Thank you, I sent for them ages ago. Sorry. We had to make a couple of detours. Yes, I got a call from the Devon president. Manic, is it? Yeah, and here's Rainbow Dash, Chester, Gordon, and Reggie. A Vaporeon! Very impressive. You'd better believe it, buddy!
What's with the biker get-up? Eugh, these men are...nauseating! We'll be taking those parts! That's not going to happen. Lemme at 'em! Easy, Rainbow. Safe bet they use water pokémon. See previous conversation. Aw, man! This stinks! Reggie, could you handle this?
(two very easy fights later)
One day, you'll understand...but for now, so long! What was that all about? Local gang. It's odd, they were never much trouble until recently...anyway, I need to go install these parts. Thanks for your help! What do you think has changed? Don't know, don't care. Thugs are thugs. They get the beat down. Yeah, we need to stomp these guys flat! I heard a commotion, is everything all right? Those Team Aqua thugs are back, and this time in force. This sounds like a volatile situation, Manic. I think we should go. It would be a tragedy if any of these great works was damaged! All right, team. You heard her. Let's move.
Hey, I remember you. And I remember you. Still no interest in selling that Umbreon? Not even a little. Who's this creep? We met him outside of Petalburg a while back. He's offering a lot of money to...to buy me! I see you have th...a Vaporeon, too. I'll pay 500,000 for the pair. How about it? You're kidding, right? Five hu...that's enough to buy most of this town! So, we've got a deal, then? Not even. I'm going to reunite Twilight with her friends, and that's the end of it. No, Manic, that's not the end of it. That's not the end at all. You'll be hearing more from me.
Hey, Manic. Can we get my name fixed? Huh? That Brawly guy just called me 'Vaporeon'. Oh, I see. That would be like calling us 'pony' or you 'human', Manic. Well, uh, slight problem. What do you mean, 'problem'?
Name registration allows ten characters. Even without the space, yours is eleven. Tough break. Yet again, the system works against us. What will you do? Hmmm. I'll get inventive, that's what. Oh? What's your plan? It had better not make me look dumb! Cool your jets, he's 50/50 for plans so far.
Manic, why is there a hyphen at the end of Rainbow's name? Oh, I get it! Very nice. Somebody wanna explain it to me and Gordo here? That's 'Gordon'. Hyphen. Also commonly known as a 'dash'. What do you think? Hmmm. Yeah, okay, this works! Excellent. Now, there's no gym in this town and no sign of other Eeveelutions, so let's keep moving.
New catches! Fascinating architecture! Big new swimming hole! Many places to hide. Easy to keep low. The air is so clean! 'Scuse me, gotta hit the tall grass for a minute. Aaaaand the moment is ruined. Manic...I cannot restrain myself...any longer... Uh oh...everybody get ready, I think we're about to fulfill our end of the deal! Ready for what?! I don't know, just brace yourselves!
Oh, it was just an evolution. I am...I am... Pretty cool? Capable of achieving high velocity? Even uglier? ...going to kill you all! Whoah! What's this all about? Quickly, recall her to her pokéball! Wha...who are you? Now, before she attacks Twilight! Manic, help! That's it, get back! Now, who are you?
I am Oni. I am the one who asked you for help. No, Sakura is the one who asked for help. I'm pretty sure he's right on this one. I was forced to share a body with that lunatic, to keep her from frothing madness. Now that I am free of her, I will continue to honor my obligation to you. Wait, so you're the creepy ghost and she's the awesome bug, but you're the good one and she's the crazy one? Exactly. I'm so confused... All you need to know is that I will continue to fulfill my obligation.
Hmmm. Interesting catch for this route. It looks like some kind of ambulatory stomach. What's its means of locomotion? Who cares? Let's just grab it and move on. Rainbow, look out! Ow! Hey, what's the big idea! That purple mist is poisonous. You look fine to me. I'm immune to poison. You're not. Oh. Well...thanks. I could've handled it myself, though!
Rainbow, we have to be more careful in this world. There's danger everywhere! Yeah, isn't it great?! What? No, it's not great! Oh! Uh, that wasn't what I meant. Looks like you're not having any trouble fitting in, Rainbow. Hey, do you have a cool power like Twilight's? You mean magic? Twilight can periodically tell anything about something with encyclopedic knowledge. Do you have anything you can do that's unusual, besides being fast? Oh. Well...
Does this count? Wow, Rainbow! No wonder you're keeping pace with the rest of us so easily despite, um... Despite being on a route with electric and grass types? Yeah, I guess I'm like that.
Oh, for crying out loud... Who's she? Manic's friend. Or maybe his partner. His rival? I think she's a little of all of those. Kinda cute. Look, she's just a girl who likes to challenge me sometimes. If she is your foe, I will stand against her. Oni, you have 1 HP. What will you do? Ah, my mistake, I did not tell you. I cannot be harmed by any direct attack that is not super-effective against me. Wow, that's convenient. What's super-effective against you? Darkness overwhelms me. Fire burns me. Flying moves tear at me. Ghostly energies strike me. Rocks bring me down. Avoid those five elements, and I will not fall. Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Undoubtedly.
I see you've done the same! Yep! And I found one of Twilight's friends, too. Say hello to Rainbow Dash. You'd better not be a boring fight! I don't think she likes me. Ah, that's just Rainbow. You know Reggie, and you know Chester, or knew him as a Slakoth. At least he doesn't stink anymore. Don't remind me! ...and Gordon and Oni are new additions. Is that...is that a Shedinja? Um, I dunno. Is it? It is! Wow. I just...wow, Manic. This should certainly be interesting! What sho...aw, crap!
Don't worry, Manic. We've got this. Yeah, it's a piece of cake! Wow. That was, uh, decisive! Now you're in trouble! Am I really? ...you figured it out, didn't you? It was kind of hard not to.
Just finish it.
Manic. I need to warn you about something. Huh? What's that? Shedinja can't be hurt by regular attacks that aren't super-effective, but environmental conditions like sand or snow can still kill them, and so can effects like confusion or poison. Be careful. Shedinja is a skill-tester pokémon. She speaks true. Why tell me all this? Won't this make it harder for you to beat me? Of course! It'll make me step up my game and work even harder. Anyway, enjoy the Itemfinder. Gotta run! Y'know, I think I like her! She has some real fighting spirit. I can't fault her honor. May is...well, she certainly is. Let's see about making it through this route, okay?
Mauville, huh? Wha...what is this? Twilight? Are you okay? Give her some room! Twilight, what's up? I can...feel something. Something familiar. Yeah, sorry. Yache berries give me gas. No, not that. There's...Rainbow, one of our friends is in this town somewhere!
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Post by Manic on Mar 25, 2019 8:35:34 GMT
Fun with names! Rainbow- really was the best the game would let me do.
And Sakura's arc is resolved...sort of?
Turns out Twilight has friend radar, too. Useful, but you might start to notice a pattern...
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Post by Manic on Mar 25, 2019 8:57:06 GMT
Update #7: The Future Soon
There was so much to do in this town...we got a coin case, a new HM that we can't really use yet...
...and a nice man even gave Manic a new bike! For free! More notes, Twilight? Sure! When we get all of this sorted out, the Princess is going to want a full report. ...right! Sure. Something wrong? Uh, nothing I really want to talk about right now. You are certain? I bet I know what the problem is. Don't worry so much! Everything will be fine, just leave it to me! Yeah! Sure. I'm sure everything'll work out. Let's scope out the gym.
Wally, you have one pokemon. And it's a Ralts. This is the third gym leader, and you haven't even beaten the first yet! I don't want to face Roxanne, she's stupid! I want to challenge this one! Hey! Oh, it's you! You need six pokémon to fight, huh? I guess that makes sense. (I'm sorry about this.) There's nothing wrong with Roxanne. She's stupid. So is Brawly. Wattson is the first gym leader who isn't a complete waste of time, and you're stupid for not knowing that! What's wrong with this kid? He was like this last time, too. Someone needs discipline. Have you forgotten how our last match went? I was new and you took advantage of it! Now I'm a much better trainer than you! Wait, you did what? *sigh* Wally challenged Manic to a match. I defeated his Ralts fair and square. Wally is a sore loser. Repeat, then?
You're on! All right, let's get this over with. Actually, Twilight, would you mind if Oni handled this one? Oh, really! I'd like that a lot, actually. Sometimes, I truly enjoy my duty. Just watch out for confusion.
Effortless. Stop cheating! How was that cheating?! It wasn't. He's just a little snot. I want a rematch! How? You're out of pokémon. Go get that poor Ralts healed. Wally, we're going home. I haven't had my rematch yet! NOW, Wally.
Look...Manic, right? I'm sorry about all this. It's okay, I understand, but what's the story? His parents both work overseas. Abandonment, need to prove himself, etc. Poor kid. That doesn't give him the right to be such a jerk! Rainbow, being passed along at such a young age has to do things to a young mind. I feel sorry for him. Even so, we're all responsible for our own behavior.
Oh, not you again. Going to challenge the gym, are we? Be careful. I sense ill intent. I don't trust this guy as far as I can throw him. Bet I could throw him further than you. Keep dreamin'. Yes, actually. And I'm going to win. Oh, I don't doubt it! Just don't lead with the ponies. ...wait, say again? Don't lead with the eeveelutions. Let the others get them set up first. Use some Growls and Tail Whips and the like from the others first. Did you say 'ponies'? What? No. What's a 'pony'? Do you mean Ponyta? Must've been my imagination. Anyway, see you after the gym! Manic. He definitely said 'ponies'. I know. This is getting disturbing. Let's just keep exploring for now.
Manic... Yeah, I don't see any grass either. Manic. Put me back in the PC. Immediately. What? Why? There's no time. Go. Now! Okay, here you WHOAH! I am sorry. I should have known better. Sakura is too dangerous to your other boxed pokémon left unchecked. I must stay here. That sucks. Totally not fair! There is no choice. I am sorry; my duty is to protect you and yours, and I can best serve that purpose here. I wish it didn't have to be this way. As do I. Be well. I will watch over your friends from here.
It seems like Mauville is a geographical locus. Its strategic value is immeasurable. I don't get it. What are you talking about? I think she's saying that it's very central. That's just what I said, yes. Anyway, shall we find a new ally, now that Oni's otherwise occupied? I think we'd better, yeah.
Hello, Manic. Wait. How did you know my name? And hello to you too, Twilight, Rainbow Dash, Chester, Gordon, Reggie. She sort of reminds me of Zecora. Yeah, sorta. Who? A zebra mare back home with mystical abilities. I will accompany you from this point forward. Oh. Uh, sure, that's good.
In this incarnation, I will be known as 'Penelope'. Something's wrong here. Uhm...how did you understand her before? What? Hey, yeah! You understood her before you captured her! There is more at work here than any of you can know. I am here to help. Well...welcome aboard! It seems that some things are constant. Haven't you forgotten to do something, Manic? I don't thi...wait. Wait! You're right!
How did you know this was waiting here? It was before. It is, and it will be. Is it too much to ask for you to speak plainly? None of you are ready for the full truth yet. When the time comes, I will speak. Not sure I like that. I don't think we have a choice. Let's just continue on while I try to decipher these riddles. I've got my eye on you, new girl! That would be best.
Verdanturf...I feel like I should know that name. Oh, isn't that the other half of the Rusturf Tunnel? Oh hey, yeah! And we have Rock Smash now! Who's going to learn it? Not many of us can. I volunteer, it'll diversify my moves.
There. Now we just need to...uh... What's wrong? So, does this thing come with instructions? Come with...oh, I can't believe it! What, what's wrong? You need the badge, don't you? I need the badge. We have to go back, don't we? We have to go back.
Well, we're out of other ways to go, so...this way, I guess! I guess. You okay, Chester? Take a whiff. I smell like a spring shower! Just wait for your next evolution. He's going to get worse? Oh, it will be something to remember. Speaking of which, Manic...do you remember? Do I remember what? Hmm. No, I suppose not.
Give me all your cash. Who's this clown? Heyyyy. I bet these are the Winstrates! The who? The Winstrates! Brawly was saying that Wattson needs to bust them up. They're a family of thugs that ambushes travelers and takes all their stuff! Twilight. I think we're going to need you against Wattson. Care to train on them? Stop a family of thieves and train for the fight to come? It'd be my pleasure!
(and then Twilight sweeps the entire family)
Hmmm. Hmmm? Will you go inside or not, Manic? You don't sound like you care. I'm very interested in how he makes his choices this time. Uhm, right. I think I'll pass. Fascinating... All right, that's getting old. Want to explain yourself? I agree. If you know something, talk. Yeah, the creepy chick act is irritating! I know more than I am able to say. There are things you must not know. Things about how this will end, and how other things will end. I am here to fight, but I am also here to observe and track, to understand and hopefully guide things toward a greater end. I can only tell you this:
All of this is happening for a reason.
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Post by Manic on Mar 25, 2019 9:04:45 GMT
A pretty important update here. Pay close attention to Penelope. Also, alas, poor Oni. In the story, she was forced to resume sharing a body with Sakura to keep her under control. In the game...Leech Seed does damage, right? Non-super-effective damage. So Wonder Guard protects against that, right? Well...no. No it does not. Regarding Wally...what more can be said about him?
Also, anyone familiar with Nuzlocke will understand the relevance of that last bit.
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