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Post by Manic on Apr 4, 2019 8:57:52 GMT
Whew! Here we go. Why does Scott pose a threat? Because he's got someone else's pokemon, that's why!
Also, here's hoping you crave the cove cave!
Final May fight is down. Now to focus on tougher opponents...
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Post by crimsondoom on Apr 4, 2019 15:38:34 GMT
But what if there's a coven in the cove cave?
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Post by Manic on Apr 4, 2019 20:09:19 GMT
The cove cave's coven is covered.
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Post by crimsondoom on Apr 4, 2019 20:13:38 GMT
Am I allowed to make a covenant with the coven of the cove cave so that they'll have me covered too?
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Post by Manic on Apr 5, 2019 5:40:40 GMT
Update #16: Fear Factor
It's creepy in here! I wonder if there are ghosts that will come and rattle chains at you or something? Ooh! Maybe we need our proton packs! I ain't so sure about this, y'all... Nonsense. We'll simply climb the mountain, and...remind me why we're doing this, please? Archie is supposed to be here. If we ask him to give the order to get his guy training Wailords to let us past, we can continue to the next gym. Right! And then we can go kick even more gym leader butt!
Hmmm. Only works on whoever's in front, though. So, who's taking front? If it's all th' same to y'all, I'll hang back. Ghosts ain't mah speed. Please don't pick me, please don't pick me... Hey, hey. It's okay. You can stick by me, Fluttershy. Oh, thank goodness... I can do it, Manic. I'm not afraid of any supernatural emanations! Oh, hey, right! Dark is super-effective against ghosts. It certainly is. Shall we be on our way, then?
Yeah, but which way's that? Outside sounds good. It's way stuffy in here! I wanna stretch my legs. Oh...um, I'd like to go outside...if you don't mind. I don't know about that. There are liable to be fascinating new discoveries down below. Maybe even a lead as to what happened to bring us here! Well, I'm no expert in this sort of dusty old maze, but if Twilight thinks it might get us home sooner? I'll tag along. I'm thinkin' we oughtta hoof it downstairs, that way it's over with sooner. And I think we should go outside and soak up some rays! Tie vote, Manic. What do you think? I think it would be disrespectful not to explore this place after getting the Cleanse Tag. Let's go down, see what's there, then come back up and out.
Ooooh, nice. Cool! A big ghostly ball of power. Who gets it? The member of our team who's both most in need of and best suited to physical attacks. What, me?! Don't fret, darling. The color sets off your fur! She's right...and besides, it gives us the best tactical advantage to give it to you! Don't worry, Applejack. We'll all be right here in case anything happens. W-well...arright...but I ain't gotta like it. Then you might like this: I think this is the best thing down here. Let's head up and out. Hooray! Thank goodness! It's about time!
Man, mountains are way more fun when you can fly! Don't worry, it looks safe. EEP! There are ghosts out here too...and I don't think they want to smile! Manic! Those brutes have Pinkie! Rainbow, pound them with Surf! Rarity, freeze the water around them! Fluttershy, run in, grab Pinkie, come back! I'm on it! Oh! Ah, right! Right! They're frozen like the lake in December! Very nice! How did you come up with the idea? Well, uh...if they're frozen, they can't get away. And Fluttershy is the fastest among us...
M-m-manic? Um...yeah? I d-don't think they cotton to that sorta thing 'round here... I think I'm getting that idea... Um, heh heh...hello, um, spirits? Ghosts? Look, we're very sorry about the misunderstanding, we just thought you were making off with our friend. Uh, Twilight? They're not listening. I'm s-scared... Okay, everybody move! Double-time! The sooner we're out of here, the better!
So, everything worked out all right. What about you, Manic? You look like you've seen a ghost. Quite...a lot of them...in fact! Easy, now. I see you have a Cleanse Tag, why aren't you using that? I am, though! Aren't I? Not hardly. Just loop it around your lead pokemon's neck - nice-looking Umbreon you've got there - and there you go! That was all it took? Just me wearing it?! I didn't know! I'm sorry! It's fine, it's fine. Now, what did you come to see me about? Oh, right! One of your men is training Wailords by the cove, but he's blocking off the path to the east... Tsk...I told him about that. Sorry, Manic. I'll take care of it, he'll be gone by the time you get back. I'd better get on that. Be well!
Hmmm? Dear boy, some of those nice Team Magma fellows dropped this. I wonder if you could return it to them? Ugh. We don't have time for this! We always have time to help, Rainbow. Sure, miss, but where are they? I've heard they work out near the Jagged Pass, but I'm not quite sure where. I think it may be very important to them, though! Maniiiiic! Really, now. Are we in such a rush that we can't stop to help a person in need? Yeah, come on, it'll be fun! Maybe it'll open up a secret passageway deep into the mountain full of big machines and treasures and a big monster that will pop out and go RAWWWR and scare everyone! Aw, that's a load o' hooey.
Well. I'm certainly glad to be out of that dismal place. It even gave me the chills! I have to admit, it was a bit creepy even for me. So, how do we get back to Jagged Pass? Well, the town map says we can just keep going south here and it'll be a shortcut. There's just one problem. Aw, shoot. Ain't nothin' we can't handle! What's up? HMs. We need someone to learn them. Shucks, lemme have 'em! Uh, actually...Flareon is the one Eeveelution that can't use any HMs. Man, you guys get a raw deal, huh? It's okay, Applejack...we know you would help if you could. I'll take Cut... Um, I hate to say it... What.
Our options are kinda limited. See...Flareon can't learn any HM moves. Jolteon can only learn Flash, which is awful. I'm sorry I can't help... Shucks, well...what can we do? Well, Rainbow will wind up with Surf and Dive, and will then replace Dive with Waterfall. Seems pretty obvious. As for the rest, we'll figure it out as we go. For now, though, Pinkie? I think you could do this best.
Neat! It's like arts and crafts day! Why Pinkie, though? Well, Rarity can't use it, so it's you or Pinkie...and Swift wasn't doing her any good. I guess you do have a point. She seemed to have fun with it, though. And now she can have fun with topiary. If we're done with the artsy stuff, can we get going? Sure, sure.
Ah. Right. This. Well, how did you handle it before, silly? Gordon would always handle it. Man, I miss Gordon. Me too, but we have to focus on now. Who can learn Rock Smash? According to my Pokedex? Only one of you. That makes it simple, then. Who's the unlucky soul?
You're joking. Afraid not. Of the six of you, you're the only one who can learn this move. *sigh* Very well then, my work is never truly done. Aw, don't take it so hard, sugar. It ain't a bad move in a fight, neither! I think we've found the Pass...what now?
Oh, you gotta be kiddin'. EEEE! I knew it! I knew it I knew it! I told you, but you were all "that's a load o' hooey" but I knew it all along! Let's go inside! Come on, I wanna see the monster! Wow. What're the odds? Pinkie has a sort of a...Pinkie Sense about this sort of thing. Where she's involved, I'd say it's one-to-one. I'm with Pinkie on this one. Let's go exploring! C'mon, slowpokes! Well, at least being hidden like that should keep it clean and clear.
Oh, uh, right...aheh. Man, Chester could move these things like they were nothing! I don't think anyone would argue that Chester wasn't a valued friend, but he's not here now. Which ones of us can learn Strength? Just one. An' it ain't me? That just ain't right. Is it me? It's me, isn't it?
Manic. Uh oh. I know that look! Now, we're quite done loading me down with ill-fitting HM moves. Aren't we? Completely! I promise. You can't even learn any others. That's good, Manic. That's very...good. I'm sorry, Rarity. I know these aren't suited to you, but in both cases, you're the only one who can use them. *sigh* Yes, I understand. I'm sorry if I'm irritable. I haven't had a good soak in some time. After we're done here, we'll spend some time in the hot springs, promise.
Hey, c'mon, don't be like that. I mean, you know what Maxie is planning, right? Stabilizing the landmass by awakening Groudon, right? No, he's...wait. You know? He wasn't very secretive about it. Not secretive at all... Listen...Manic, right? Those things are forces of nature. They won't do what we tell them to, I'm sure of it! Look. I'll go have a talk with Maxie, okay? I'm sure he has a plan. You think so? Well...okay. Thanks.
...I think Maxie needs to hear this. No no, please don't tell him I said that! Don't worry! I won't mention your name. But...you're not the first member of your team to think this. I think he'll want to know that people are concerned. Erk! Uh oh! Duck and cover! Manic, that's the Pinkie Sense. It only goes off when somethin's gonna happen! Somethin' bad! Wait. You mean she really is psychic? I'm not really sure, but if experience has taught me anything, it's that we need to go! We can come investigate this fascinating gear later. Yeah, let's get movin'! Applejack, wait up!
Applejack! Hang in there! I ain't feelin' so good... Oh no, oh no, we can't lose you here! And we're not going to. Applejack, drink this Lemonade. Ahhhh. Hits th' spot. It ain't apple juice, but it'll work! Applejack, we all need to stick together. We can't go running off, or things like that will happen! Pinkie sense, still tingling! Thataway! Oh, dear. I was hoping that would be the near-calamity! Come on, everyone, get the lead out! Let's go, go, go!
Maxie, wait! Manic! Excellent, delighted to see you. Thank you for joining me on this momentous occasion. Maxie, stop. Your team is worried about this...and Pinkie senses danger? I'm sorry...Pinkie? HiiiiIIIIIiiiii! DOOOOOOM. Oh, uh, right! My Espeon. She can apparently tell when something bad is about to happen. Now, that's not really scientific, is it? No, but...! Listen. Manic. I understand your concerns, I truly do, but Groudon has been doing this since the beginning of time. It will have an instinctive understanding of what to do. Just relax and watch.
(Groudon wakes up, rubs its eyes, wanders off...)
You were supposed to stay here and listen to me. What happened? Maxie...how could you not have foreseen this? What are you talking about? Think about it. What is Groudon? A force of nature. What else? I don't see what you mean. You were so busy thinking about Groudon as an elemental force that you forgot it's also a pokemon. Did you even bring any pokeballs? You're...I...I can't believe I made such a grievous error. Manic, I have to go after Groudon before it rages out of control. Find Archie and tell him what's happened, please! I will, now go!
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Post by Manic on Apr 5, 2019 5:42:41 GMT
Poor Rarity. Saddled (ha!) with multiple HM moves that don't suit her...but there really is no alternative.
At least Maxie realizes his mistake and is trying to make good, right?
Creepy graveyard, near miss with Applejack...things are getting a bit tense!
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Post by Firebrand on Apr 5, 2019 16:18:51 GMT
The use of HMs makes this a little more interesting. Since the team will need Strength and Rock Smash to get through Seafloor Cavern and Victory Road, I guess those aren't going anywhere anytime soon. And since none of the team can fly back to the move deleter at Lilycove, they may be stuck with them all the way through the league unless some narrative loophole pops up, which eats up two of Rarity's valuable move slots. That's... less than ideal, but an ice type with limited moves can probably handle Drake, even if it means she is a one trick pony I like the take on Magma and Aqua here, especially since we're not just getting a rehash of the teams from the original Emerald run. Your screengrabs are well timed to get the right lines of dialogue to reinforce this interpretation of well-meaning science dorks who actually aren't all that bad. A little clever editing and reframing goes a long way in turning Archie and Maxie's characterization 90 degrees to the left, and it keeps the whole Magma/Aqua subplot safely in the background so that you can focus on the ponies and Scott's ambitions. I'm trying to sort out if he's someone from the ponies' homeworld (who I wouldn't know about and would probably miss even the most overt clue on), a character from a previous run (Mewtwo is the best candidate, I guess?), or a character who's new at the moment and will become recurring in later runs. Still can't draw a bead on who Penelope was though, if she actually was anyone we've met before and not someone who's just been a backstage observer until this point. If she's someone we met before, my money is still on Calima.
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Post by Manic on Apr 6, 2019 9:43:54 GMT
Update #16: Fatigue
Oh, no...we came all the way here... Sorry, uh...Manic, right? Nothing we can do. Ain't Slateport that place way, way, way south an' west? I'm afraid so. It's about as far from here as you can get! Are you going to be okay? Sure! C'mon, we can do this. Just gotta keep moving.
Here. Short ride from Slateport. You don't look so good! And I'm not just saying that 'cause you've got no fur and no tail and your ears are shaped funny and you have no hooves and you're kinda lopsided and Pinkie! EEP! I think what Pinkie is trying to say is that you look a ghastly shade of white. Are you sure you shouldn't take a rest? Aw, you're worrying over nothing! C'mon, Manic can take it. He's tough like me! Right, Manic? Sure! Just a quick downhill ride and we're there...
Wake up, Manic. There is much to do, and there is little time. Penelope...?
Huh? What happened? Oh...oh my! Manic's awake! Where...Fluttershy? Where's Penelope? Manic...Penelope's gone, you know that. Who is this 'Penelope' person? Beats me! Maybe it's his mom's name! What? No, she just told me to wake up. Don't you remember? On the Jagged Pass? Yes, Rainbow. I understand that, but she also just told me to wake up. I don't know how... How did I get here? We had to carry you. Fortunately, you passed out right next to the exit from the bicycling road, so it was a short trip. The nurse said it was exhaustion, and that you need to take it easy for a while. Wait. How long was I out?! Calm down, calm down. Just a couple of hours. Captain Slate is giving an address at the pier now. You're allowed to walk a little, but no running or bicycling for a while, okay? All right. Come on, there's work to be done...oof... Now now, slow and steady wins the race, like Mr. Turtle. Mr. What?
Listen, y'all...Penelope was one of th' pokemon traveling with us. One'a th' wild ones got a grip on 'er and...she ain't 'round no more. And he thinks he saw her in his dreams. Poor boy. I don't understand. Why didn't he stop it? Y'all gotta understand, in human years, he's just a colt. He ain't seen this kinda stuff before. He kept pushin' on like it was nothin', but I think he's busted up inside worse'n we thought. Gets worse, too. Worse? It's already awful. How could it be worse? She saw it comin'. She said so, too, in her own weird way. She was real cryptic-like. You mean he could've stopped it?! Don't think so. Way she was talkin', don't think anything coulda stopped it. You've all been through a great deal, haven't you? And I wasn't there for most of it. Some friend I am. Hey now, c'mon, I know ya woulda been there if ya coulda been. Right now, we gotta stay focused. Pinkie, think you can lighten th' load fer him? I don't know, but I'll try!
Captain Stern! Oh! Hello there, Manic. I was just finishing up this very important interview, you see. This really can't wait. Have you seen Archie around? Well, yes. He's going to borrow my submarine to get it fitted with more ecologically friendly parts. Are you all right? You look terrible.
And with his help, we can explore it! Isn't that wonderful? It really is, Captain, but...what would you say if I told you that Groudon was awake and out of control? I'd say that's a very poor joke, Manic. What if it wasn't a joke? What would you do? This is no laughing matter. Are you serious? Listen, Captain. The last time I saw Groudon, it was marching east through the desert north of Mauville. No one is controlling it. I need to find Archie. Please, I have to know where he is! Oh, sweet Mew! He should be back in Lilycove right now, working on the sub. I need to alert the authorities! Lilycove...
Aw, man! All the way back there?! I wish there were some other way, but we have to go back. If this Groudon really is as powerful as Maxie thinks, the ecological disaster it could bring to this world could be unmeasurable! N-no. Whaddaya mean, 'no'? He's still weak...he can't go that far! Fluttershy, I know how you feel. I feel the same! But we can't just let all of this happen. The longer we wait, the worse it gets! I'll be fine! We just need to get moving. It's not fair! Hmph! You're right, Pinkie. It's not fair. But it is necessary. Ain't y'all forgettin' somethin'? We got each other. Ain't nothin' we can't do! You're right! Operation: Get Manic To Lilycove Safely is underway! Pinkie, help me levitate Manic. Whoah...gah, hey!
Thanks, girls. I really appreciate it! Think...nothing of it...! Phew. Yeah! It's the...least we could...do. *flump* Now it's my turn to take the helm. Let's get in there and get Archie!
Oh, hey, I've seen these before. What are they? They look kinda...lame. They're teleporters! Move you from A to B. I saw them on a TV show based out of Kanto. Thing is, you don't know where they take you unless you go through. So it's like a maze, then! Fascinating! I'd love to learn more about this technology, it'd be amazingly helpful back in Equestria! So we gotta maze where we can't see where we're goin', an' don't know what our goal is. How're we gonna get through? We try all of them. Let's split up into teams, so we can cut down...on the time...this...takes? Oh dear...are you tired again? Sit down. No, no, nothing like that. I just had this weird sense of deja vu...anyway, it's passed. C'mon, let's get started!
(And so the maze got solved)
Hey, the boss is down there getting ready for his voyage, so how about a quick battle? No, look, we really don't have time... Aw, c'mon! It'll be fun! Look, we're all in danger, I need to speak to Archie! Okay, okay. It'll be a short battle. You're not listening! You know nobody can get a hold of him while he's down there, right? ...oh. Battle it is, then.
Whoah, hey! Ugh, how garish and flawed! Now I see why humans wear clothing. Everybody's a critic. Sir! I'll have you know that I'm one of the most respected stylists in all of Equestria. Your shirt is ill-fitting, your pants need to be re-sized and cuffed, and that head wrap looks positively ludicrous. You should be ashamed of yourself, being seen like that in public! Whoah, what's wrong with your, uh...hmmm. What? Looks like somebody shoved a Vaporeon through a pencil sharpener. HE'S MINE. Uh...r-right!
Just look at your pokemon! Its fur is ragged and poorly maintained, its teeth are in desperate need of a cleaning, even its claws are abominable! You, sir, are an embarrassment! You are anti-fashion! Allow me to save you some humiliation.
Much better. Aheh...way to go, Rarity! Pinkie, you're up next! What? Why me? I don't wanna be the one who comes in after Rarity! She's scary when she's mad! Because I'm afraid of what she'll do to this guy if I keep her in? Oh. Okay!
Nighty-night! Or, in your native language, EEEE! EEEE! EEEEE-EEEE! See? That killed some time, right? Yeah, I guess. Also, so that you know? Rarity is a Glaceon. She's...imported from far away. Exotic and beautiful. Well! It's nice to see that someone appreciates a girl who keeps up with appearances. If you say so. Philistine. Wait. Something's wrong! Uh oh...
No, no, no! This is bad. Kid, what's wrong? You look really freaked out. Whatever we do, we have to go after him. He's our only lead on how to stop Groudon from ripping Hoenn apart! Okay. Deep breath. Listen to me, very closely. Yeah? Maxie has awoken Groudon, but he can't control it. It's rampaging across Hoenn, east from Jagged Pass, through the desert last time we saw it. I don't know where it's going, but if it's out of control, it can't be good. Maxie sent me to find Archie. We need to find him now. Who else might be able to go underwater? You're...serious, aren't you? Completely. Aw, man! Maxie awoke Groudon before we could awaken Kyogre! That stinks. And we have the Orb and everything. ...wait. What? You have the Orb and pokeballs, right? No, just the Orb. Why? Oh, sweet Mew...that's why Maxie couldn't control Groudon! Archie won't be able to control Kyogre either! We have to get back to Captain Stern and...and...
So very different, and yet, so very much the same. You did not survive this journey by pushing yourself too hard, Manic. Rely on your friends, they are your best hope.
Wha...? Oh, no you don't. You lay back and relax. We're going to...Mossdeep? How did I get here? That sailor feller took us back to Slateport. Cap'n Stern says Rainbow might be able to learn how ta dive, but we need th' HM from this place called Mossdeep. That explains everything but why you're all sitting on me. Nurse's orders. You're not to move a muscle until we arrive in Mossdeep...and it's a nice, long ride, so get comfortable. Nurse's orders? W-well...just an amateur nurse... Do I get a say in this? Nope.
And that's how we got to Mossdeep. It's been quite a ride, but it seems like it's only starting! I'm worried about everyone...worried about Rainbow becoming more reckless and looking up at the sky more often, about how Pinkie seems even more carefree than usual, even Applejack seems kind of tired. I hope we can take a break soon, I think we all need it! Plus...I hear they have a space station here. How cool is that?!
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Post by Manic on Apr 6, 2019 9:48:07 GMT
What did you think would happen, wandering throughout an entire region on foot, back and forth and back and forth? Exhaustion is a thing.
Also, probably not wise to piss Rarity off. Making fun of her looks is a one-way ticket to pain.
And a few messages from someone we thought we'd never hear from again!
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Post by Manic on Apr 7, 2019 9:30:54 GMT
Update #18: Seven of Six
Scott. Isn't it great? The cool breeze, the clean air, the smell of your imminent demise. Why, I oughtta... Rainbow, get back. We're still no match for his stolen team. All right, I'm confused. Why haven't you attacked yet? Because you're not done yet. I want you to get everyone from their world into one place. How am I supposed to kill your friends in front of you if they're not here? What is it with you? Seriously, what did I ever do to you? Out with it! You humiliated me, tormented me! Held up every shortcoming for the world to see. I'm going to do the same for you! But I never did any of that, to anyone! That don't sound like th' Manic I know. Indeed not. This Scott fellow has some screws loose! Oh, you did! You don't remember, but you did. And I will have my revenge...when the time is right. For now, get moving. You have other matters to deal with, I think.
Manic...it's not true, is it? Of course not. That's a horrible thing to do to someone. I swear, I've never met this Scott person before that time in Petalburg. Oooh! Maybe you have an evil twin who looks exactly like you except for this weird goatee, and he goes around being really mean to people! Wouldn't he have a whole bunch of enemies, then? Oh yeah. I guess that's true! Actually, Pinkie may have stumbled across an important detail there. Of all the people we've met so far, Scott seems to be the only one who really has any kind of issue with Manic. He's also the only one who's taken a particular interest in us as a group. There has to be some reason for it. Well, whatever it is, let's...oh! Hey, Steven.
Team Magma, here? Sure! Something about carefully placed detonations. Wait, what? Won't that be dangerous? I had the same concerns, but they've assured me that they'll be planned precisely to help some of the land mass settle into place. Since Groudon didn't work out, this is their second choice. You know about that, huh? Word travels fast, thanks to you. Groudon was last spotted headed east by southeast. No one is quite sure why. Listen, Steven. Archie is going to try to awaken Kyogre, but he doesn't have any pokeballs. Kyogre will be just as out of control as Groudon. We need to stop him, but he's in a submarine! Ugh, this is why the teams need to communicate more! Manic, you try beating the gym in this town, I'll try looking around for the right HM. Let's get going.
We noticed. Whose butt do we kick to get a badge? Both of us! / Both of us! Wait. You can understand us? Hmmm. I bet...Pinkie, repeat what Twilight just said. Okay! Ahem. Wait. You can understand us? We certainly can! / Except for the Umbreon. It sounds like they can't read Dark types... ...because they're using psychic powers! Figures. Anyway, are you saying we engage in a double battle? Against a gym leader? Highly unconventional! / But yes! Can you handle it? One way to find out. Twilight, Rainbow, you're up!
Man, these guys hit hard! Keep it up, we're doing great! They only have two pokemon apiece, so we're halfway done! Sure, I can take 'em! Rainbow! Catch! Lemonade! Nice. Now I know I can take 'em!
Phew. That Solrock was a beast! You haven't won yet! / We're not out yet! Manic, may I enter the fray? Hmm? I don't see why not. Rainbow, want a break? Sure, I guess I can't hog all the glory. Have fun!
Odd, I expected this to be more of a challenge. Ah, well. I have to admit, our levels were a lot closer in this gym battle than in previous ones. Simply superb! / Your planning was excellent? Planning? Wait, is that... That voice... Sweet Celestia, could it be?
Twilight? Spike? Twilight! Spike! How did you wind up all the way over here? I don't know! There was this big hole in the sky, and the next thing I know, I was getting sucked in! Merciful heavens, Spike, you're immense! Not bad, huh, Rarity? *flex* Lookin' good, big guy! C'mon now, loverboy. We gotta problem ta work out. Before you go! / We have a request. Huh? Something is wrong with Juan. / He's been behaving strangely. / Could you look into the matter? / We have to stay here. Well...sure, I guess. For now, though, we have to get healed up.
What're we gonna do with Spike? What's up? Oh dear, that's right...only six at a time... We can't just box him forever. He's a friend! And a good friend, too. It's not like we have a choice in the matter. Maybe we can just say he's tagging along, and pretend he's not really part of the team? Uh, girls?
That's not a problem for me. Hey, nice! So, who wants a break first? Oooh oooh! Me! I want to go into the box and see everybody else! Sounds like we got our first volunteer! Y'all rest up. Great! I've got so much to tell you all. Sounds good. But first, hold this.
Awesome! I'm gonna wait outside. Hey, Rainbow, wait up! Best let 'er go, big guy. The poor dear. Watching someone else fly must be terribly difficult. I can only imagine, but...it's necessary. We can't keep going like we have been, none of us will survive it.
Huh, looks like Team Magma is already here. Is it just me, or does it look like they aren't very happy with each other? It sure does. I wonder what's going on? If Team Magma's here, maybe that Maxie feller's around too. Let's give 'im a hollar! HEY, MAXIE...! Compelling as ever. C'mon, let's head upstairs.
Oh, it's you! Thank goodness you're here. Negotiations are failing! Maybe you can help. Come with us! Uh...okay?
Do you understand? Groudon will decimate anything in its path. We need more fuel! To destroy Groudon? Unthinkable. No, no. Not to destroy it, to stall it until we think of a better plan! Manic! Thank goodness you've arrived. Maxie wants twice the original allotment of fuel! So, uh...how are you going to resolve it? 2v2 pokemon battle. You two versus me and my assistant. Doesn't seem very fair... I've been having to work on a replacement team, since my originals got swiped. It'll be quite fair. That reminds me, I need to tell you about Scott, the guy who swiped your main team. REALLY then. Well, after this match, I'm all ears.
(One surprisingly easy match later...also, this happened)
And now, here we are quarreling over rocket fuel. Could this entire venture be misguided? Of course not! Your goal is a noble one, you've just been going about it the wrong way. Steven's right. Stalling Groudon won't really do any good, if it's even possible. We need to focus on an actual remedy! Sure, but how do you stop a force of nature? I'm disappointed, Maxie. Haven't you learned? It's also a pokemon! Capture it, knock it out, lure it away. Since the last one isn't likely, we stick with the other two! You're right, of course. I'll marshal my team's best fighters and stop it where it stands!
Great. So I go down, not up. Listen, Rainbow...I know it's not what you wanted, but maybe this will be fun too? We need you for this...no one else can do it... Please? Sure, I can fly, but I can't swim! Oh, c'mon. Of course I'm going to use it! Like there was ever any doubt. I can't wait to see the gorgeous sights that await us beneath the ocean floor! Let's hurry, then; Archie could be awakening Kyogre as we speak!
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Post by Manic on Apr 7, 2019 9:34:40 GMT
Could this be who Scott was waiting for Manic to find?
At least we can finally give the team some relief, even if it's only one at a time. And finally, SOMEONE can use Fly!
Only one gym remains, then we're off to the E4!
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Post by Manic on Apr 9, 2019 10:41:05 GMT
Update #19: Imminent Domain
Well...it's a lovely rock... Real pretty, but how do we get inside? Well, it seems fairly obvious that the entrance must be underwater. That's very strange, though! Does that mean that only people who have pokemon that know Dive can enter or leave? And what about the badge requirement? How do they get supplies? Could it be some kind of illusion? *knock knock* Feels solid enough to me. Then I guess the only way through is down. Rainbow? You got it! Here we go!
Oh, my word...it's lovely! So this is what it's like at the bottom of the ocean! There's so much we could learn from the things we find down here! Uh, right. Y'all just keep me away from the wildlife, arright? Don't be afraid, Applejack. It's more afraid of you than you are of it. Nnnnno, I got fire, you got electricity. I'm thinkin' they're more afraid of you.
Well, here we are! Sootopolis. So, why are we stopping here rather than going after that lamebrain Archie? One, for supplies and healing. Two, so Spike can bring us back anytime. Three, as a base of operations. That's actually a very good idea, Manic! From here, we can access most of the waterways of this area without going too far from a safe spot. Hmmm. It's a bit sparse for my liking, but it'll do. We're not here for a fashion show, Rarity. We're here to kick butt and take names! Wrong. We're here to stop Archie from makin' a big mistake!
After a supply run. And a few useful tidbits of information. Gathering knowledge is our best chance! Yeah, yeah. Knowledge is power. Let's get going, already!
All right, everypony. Remember, these scientists types get bored and like to battle. Be on your guard! Did he just say what I think he just said? Sure sounded like it! What? Be on your guard? Hah! You're starting to fit in. You said 'everypony'. It's mostly just the girls that do that. I did? Huh. Sorry about that. I thought it was nice... Anyway, whatever I did or didn't say, I meant the rest of it. Let's stay focused.
That's...different. How're we gonna clear this avalanche? I can move these things, but which ones? Don't look at me, I'm not the egghead of the group. Can we fit between them...? Not without leaving Manic behind. Now, let's see here. If we move this one...no, we block off that set...ugh, we don't have time for this! Look, it's simple. Number them 1 through 12, starting at the top left and going right. See what I mean? How's that help? Move 12 up, move 10 up. Move 11 right. Move 6 up one, move 5 left, move 7 right. Move 2 up, move 3 up, move 6 right. Aaaand...6 right!
It worked! I'm...I don't really know what to say. That's extremely impressive! Aw, it was no big deal. You see puzzles like this all the time in games. Still, no less impressive for the ability to think on your feet. Thanks, I appreciate it. We're not there yet, though. Let's go!
Wow. I know who gets this! Earthquake. 10 PP. 100 power. No additional effect. Wow, that's some real strength! True enough. And of the lot of you, only Spike can benefit from it. M-me? You. Go for it, enjoy! Cool, thanks! You're the best! Cool yer heels, big feller. We got bigger fish to fry!
Archie! Thank goodness. You have to listen to me! Manic, this is the hour of my greatest triumph. What could go wrong? Listen, Maxie tried the same thing with Groudon. It failed! You need to have pokemon to fight and weaken Kyogre so you can capture it, THEN you can control it! You're telling me that you personally witnessed this? Yes! You're in grave danger if you aren't prepared to fight and catch Kyogre. Thank goodness you told me! I guess I was blinded by my own ambition. Obviously, now I won't use...
But...I didn't activate it in any way! This makes no sense! It makes no sense unless the orb emits a certain wavelength of radiation to which Kyogre responds! What's she saying? She says that it might be radiation; just proximity might be enough! Those...aren't normal pokemon, are they? No. They're much, much better. They're my friends, and Twilight here is smarter than most humans I know. Uh oh. Stifle that, here comes trouble!
Hey! Guys! Geophile! Aquamaniac! Oh, we do not have time for this. Rainbow, hose 'em down! With pleasure! (Rainbow- used Surf!) Notsohardyou'refloodingusoutofthecaaaaaave...
Can't argue with that logic. I hate ta say it, y'all...I'm thinkin' this's everybody's problem. Quite right. We're not about to sit on our bottoms while Manic's world is destroyed! But...what can we do about this...? Hey, guys? I think you'd better go. Look who's coming! Temporary truce! Agreed! Regroup!
You think so? There's a man there who may be willing to help us. I can fly us back there anytime, remember! Believe me, Spike. I haven't forgotten! Who are we going to go see, Steven? An old friend, Manic. An old, close friend. If he doesn't have the answer, there might not be one.
The sooner we get in there, the better! D-don't worry...I can absorb any electricity that comes our way... That's not what I'm worried about. Notice anything about the stone? Rainbow is right; the water level has risen visibly! Worse, if Sootopolis is completely surrounded by water, it'll become an enormous swimming pool in this rain! Let's hurry!
EEP! It's all right, I've got you. Stay close to me, don't get within range. Whoah... They...they certainly are a great deal more impressive up close? Aheh... ^.^; W-well, whadda we do now? We can't possibly hope to fight them. We need to get around them and find Steven! He's over there! On the left shore, near the gym! Manic, hurry! This way! A quick stop to swap Spike out for Pinkie, and we're in business!
He's the most...are you all right? Yeah, sure. Fine. Not a big Wallace fan, huh? I don't understand it, but something about that name sets my nerves on edge. Y'all butted heads before? Not even once, Applejack. Never met him. By all accounts, he's a good guy, but...I don't know what it is. Maybe it's just nerves. That must be it. Don't worry! All the other gym leaders have been friendly, I'm sure he'll be perfectly willing to lend a hand. And if not...we'll find another way...somehow.
Goodness. I don't think I've ever had someone give me the stink-eye quite like that before. Manic! Remember your manners, dear boy. We're coming to him for help! Have we met? No. And yet...something about you...I don't know. I'm sorry. It's all right. I am fairly well-renowned, and not everyone handles meeting celebrities well. It's okay, Manic! I don't get that weird oogly feeling from him that I do from that Scott guy! Well, if Pinkie says you're okay, I'll run with it. By now, you've seen what's going on outside. There's a third legendary pokemon, a perfect foil to those two, but we need to find it. It's green, serpentine, and flies. It's only been seen in three places before; do you know where to find it?
Well, we've been to Mt. Pyre, and THIS is the Cave of Origins, so it must be Sky Pillar. Excellent deduction. I'm glad you're sharp, because I need you to go there and awaken Rayquaza! Wh-what?! I don't even know how! We're going to have to make it up as we go, Manic. You mean like we have been this whole time? M-maybe I can talk to it...? Hey, yeah! Fluttershy's got a way with animals, and big green snake things are kinda like animals, right? Well then, I'd best be off! I have the key, after all. See you there! Wait, you're leaving me...behind. Don't fret, we'll simply have to catch up with him. Sure! I mean, what could possibly go wrong?
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Post by Firebrand on Apr 9, 2019 14:57:09 GMT
The mention of seeing puzzles like the strength boulders all the time in games doesn't feel like an unconscious slip. I get the sense that Manic here is talking about real-world games and not video games the character would have played in-world. There's also his unease around Wallace that probably stems from his last go-around, so it looks like the walls in the multi-verse are getting a little thin, even if Manic doesn't necessarily understand that yet.
A similar thing started to happen in Infernal Red, but that was a little different because Manic knew he was in a game world the entire time, and since the only other run prior to this was the original Emerald run, I don't have a huge sample size to go off of. But I'm getting the sense that in any incarnation Manic's multi-verse awareness grows the more badges he has/the further he progresses in-game. It sort of tracks with Penelope calling him "Manic the Innocent"; the more experience he gets under his belt and the more worldly he becomes, the more he becomes aware of other worlds. Or maybe that just means that this incarnation of Manic is in a world that's generally more bright and happy-ending-inclined than, say, Infernal Red. Like I said, small sample size, so I can't speculate too much on the nature of the different incarnations yet.
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Post by Manic on Apr 10, 2019 4:44:43 GMT
There's actually a lot of truth in what you said; a lot of the gaps are things you couldn't possibly know yet, because the information isn't there.
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Post by Manic on Apr 10, 2019 5:27:57 GMT
Update #20: Fight or Flight
Before we go anywhere, we need to shore up our resources. Can I get a volunteer for temporary boxing? I...I could go in...it'd be nice to see our friends. Suits me! C'mon out, Spike. Air Spike, ready for action! Please sit back and enjoy the flight! Er, where to? Mauville. We have some TMs to buy.
Woo-wee! That'll put a fire in yer belly! Fascinating! So this is what having psychic powers feels like. It isn't quite telepathy, though...this is more of a focused neural assault. If only I had my equipment! What about the rest of us? With the exception of these HM moves, I'm happy with the skills I have. I'm happy being able to use my special brain powers to splat our opponents! Fluttershy is pretty well optimized for her level, and so are you, Rainbow. Now, let's head back and look for this Rayquaza. Spike, when we get back, we'll swap you back out. Awww, I wanted to go along! We need you to stay safe, Spike. Besides, Fluttershy needs the training more than you do. I guess.
We'd better get there soon...or we're all going for a swim! Hang in there, Rainbow! I can see the tower just ahead! Would paddling help? Not really, it'd just get in the way. Don't y'all worry none, Rainbow'll get us there all right. I'm just glad we brought those Repels. The sea is lovely, but the creatures in it seem to have a fondness for us that I find most distressing. I agree. It's nothing we can't handle, but we have no idea what we'll find in there, and we can't risk being weakened here. Let's just keep moving!
I just got over-enthusiastic, is all. I'll bet. And this guy's in charge around here? Now, Rainbow. He may be ill-mannered and impetuous, but...hmmm. Come to think of it, why is he in charge? Because he's the strongest trainer in all of Hoenn. Correct! At any rate, all apologies for leaving you behind. For now, we need to go find Rayquaza! Right, then. Let's go.
...you're not coming. I'm not coming. What?! The strongest trainer in all of Hoenn and leader of this entire region, the single person best suited to this task, is staying behind and making you go instead?! Mind telling me why not? I need to get back to Sootopolis! Why? What can you do there? Oversee evacuation efforts and try to hold those two monsters off. Goodbye! Why, that low-down... Enough. M-Manic? I don't like it either, but he's chosen his task and left us with ours. The longer we stand around complaining, the worse things get. Let's start climbing. Wow! I'm not familiar with this side of you, but you have a very valid point. Come on, girls, let's show this Rayquaza that we mean business!
EEEEE! It's got me! And I've got you! Y'all ain't gettin' away that easy! This is hardly genteel! WHEEEEEE! They're getting away! No they're not! Twilight, grab hold of me! Now, c'mere, you!
It's trying to shake us off! Manic, do something! I am! Sorry in advance, girls! What's that pretty li- I think I'm going to be s- I completely forgot you had those! Good thing I didn't! Applejack, return! Rainbow, return! Fluttershy, return! What're y'all ta- You've gotta be kid- EEEEEE- What now? We hang on and enjoy the free ride back to Sootopolis, and hope for the best!
I can't tell what it's doing, but it sure looks like it's effective! They're heading back to their homes! Of course! It all makes perfect sense. Great, can you explain it to me? Groudon and Kyogre are opposing forces of nature given consciousness. Given the opportunity, they'll clash until there's nothing left. The fact that Hoenn exists at all means that there had to have been a third force with the ability to cancel the other two! How does it do that, though? Rayquaza. Ability: Air Lock. Negates all effects of weather. Ahh, I get it! So long as Rayquaza's around, neither one can gain an advantage, so they give up and leave! Come on, let's jump before Rayquaza does the same!
Your courage will be remembered for years to come. Right, right. Just a second. *click* *click* *click* *click* *click* Er, you're being addressed by the champion of Hoenn, Manic. Right. And the ones you should be thanking are right here. What in the name of Celestia was that? Do it again, do it again! Don't ever - EVER - put me in one of those again! Ah, yes, of course. Your pokemon are heroes as well. You'd better believe it. And now, a reward for you:
Unless I miss my guess, this completes your collection. It certainly does. Lemme guess, I get this one too? Yeah, but you never need Dive and Waterfall at the same time, so we'll swap them out as needed. This 'champion' thing really isn't very meaningful to you, is it? To be honest? Not really. I still need to beat this gym...but, more importantly? I need to get my friends home. And where is home? Okay, you're gonna laugh, but...another world. Equestria! Ponyville! Does this have anything to do with that hole in the sky that opened some time back? Manic, he knows about that, maybe he can help us get home! It does. Do you know anything about it? After a fashion, but it's nothing I can discuss publically. I'll meet you at Ever Grande. Wallacenowaitdon't...leave.
Anypony else gettin' mighty tired of that? When I see that guy again, I'm gonna...! ...buy him a new wardrobe? I didn't want to say anything in front of him, but EUGH! Who dresses him?! I g-guess we have to go to this...ever grand? Afraid so. Awww, what's the matter? You look really grim all of a sudden! Turn that frown upside-down! Pinkie, Ever Grande City is where the Elite Four and the Champion face all challengers. You can't even meet them without all eight badges. Then let's get all eight badges and face them! How hard can it be? We're not even ready to face Juan yet. It's time to do something we haven't done since before we faced my father. What's that? Grind.
(And grind we did. Grind and grind and grind some more. And this happened!)
(Finally...) Okay. I think we're ready. Right! Let's go over our battle plan. What's the problem? The last few gyms were run by chumps! Y'all didn't think th' free ride would last forever, didja? I wanna play too! Come on, let's go in there and RRAAAAWRGH! Fluttershy is taking front honors. Thunderbolt will be a huge asset here. Rarity, Applejack, sorry, you're out of this one. Ice isn't very good against water, and fire has a weakness. Rainbow will have issues too; she'll be resistant, but so will they. Understood. Aw, awright. That stinks! Twilight, Pinkie, you're on main backup, with Rainbow as tank-heal. Everybody ready? Let's do this!
So the student surpasses the teacher, hmmm? In skill alone, si, but I know you have seen him. Uh, yeah. I see. Wallace has the skill, Juan has the fashion sense. Very nice! Ah, your Glaceon, she knows the fashion. Muy bueno. Is that silk and velour? Well, she does seem interested...but for now, I'm here for a gym battle. Si, but...please excuse...I have not been myself lately...urgh...! Manic! ManicManicManic! What, what is it? Something's wrong! Hello, Manic. Uh, Juan? Not exactly. Do hurry and defeat this fop, I'll be waiting for you in Ever Grande. Or perhaps I can simply kill you here?
Juan? Um, your voice sounds... That's what I'm trying to tell you! That's not Juan! I mean, it was, but now it's not! Irritating little beast. I wonder what your voice will sound like when your bones crack under my heel? Back off, man. Don't make me hurt you! G-get away from my friends! Ah, the weak one has grown a spine. Very well then, you can be first!
You have no idea what you're dealing with, do you? !!! *pant, pant* How could you know? You've just been plotting and taunting. We've been traveling together. We fought together. We won together! We've grown closer to one another. And if there's one thing you never, ever do... ...it's make Fluttershy angry! Hmph. Useless sot. He deserved to lose. I'll see you later, Manic... Juan? Are you okay? I am sorry, I could do nothing... Something possessed him, Manic. Something foul. We're dealing with forces we don't fully understand. Come on. Let's get to Ever Grande. This all has to be tied together somehow.
Eight badges. Looks like we get ta visit Wallace again, huh? Oh boy! I bet I can get him to confess to whatever he knows! Lemme at 'im! Not yet. Why, what's wrong? You're not having second thoughts, are you? No. But first, we do a bit of move-swapping. Fluttershy, take a breather, we need Spike for this part.
Woooow... What's going on, Rainbow? Are you all right? I think...I think I could swim up a waterfall! Which is good, because we're going to need you to do just that to get into Ever Grande. Back to Sootopolis to bring Fluttershy back in, then? Sounds like a plan.
EEP! How is this even possible?! The force of the current combined with gravity should be dragging us down! I ain't in some weird world. I'm back on th' farm pickin' up apples. Everything's fine... Take it easy! This is as simple as walking. I'm just that awesome! Why in heaven's name would you build a city that can only be reached by swimming up a waterfall?! Easy, silly! Think about all the things we've had to go through to get here! Hmmm. Actually, Pinkie has a very good point! You don't say... Sure I do! Think about it! You had to get Rock Smash to get north of Mauville, right? So you had to get strong enough to beat Wattson! Then you had to get through the rest of the Grinder Trio to get Surf for Rainbow so that you could challenge Tate and Liza, and then we had to earn the Waterfall HM! Even then, we had to beat Juan to be able to use it! Don't you get it? Everything we've done so far has been to make sure we're strong enough! Pinkie's right, you know. Anyone who isn't strong enough to get up this waterfall wouldn't even need to worry about it. Still tiring, though. C'mon, let's hit the center! I'm beat.
Ffffff...I thought he meant in the league, not outside it! Now it's time for you to start dying. I think I'll lead with this Metagross. What do we do? We're still no match for even his weakest pokemon! There must be...wait! I've got it! Rarity, you're the key here! What, me?! Think about it! Scott has never been seen using his own pokemon. That means he's not a trainer! You mean...
Let's move! You can't escape me forever, Manic! That power will only work as long as there's somewhere to go! Where're we gonna go?
Quick, into this cave! What's that sign say? Hurry, that looney's catchin' up! But we have no idea what's inside! Don't know, don't care! Scott's out here, let's move!
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Post by Manic on Apr 10, 2019 5:35:48 GMT
Well, Hoenn is safe, but the team? Not so much!
At least we've got all eight badges now, and Wallace...is flighty. Thanks, Wallace.
Things are picking up speed; stay tuned!
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Post by Manic on Apr 11, 2019 5:15:35 GMT
Update #21: Obligatory Musical Interlude
Oh, no...not now! I've had just about enough of this kid! M-maybe if we ignore him, he'll just go away...?
Looks like this fella's lookin' fer trouble! WALLY. What? C'mon, I'm not going to let you cheat again! I'm kinda busy being...hmmm. Wait a minute. Oh dear. He's got that look again... I'm not waiting another moment! I'm going to show you how much I rule and you stink! Well, I guess if you want easy mode... What are you talking about? You've beaten me every time! Sure, but I'm no match for you now. Now, the guy that's chasing me, he's tough. That's why I'm running! So? He also said your hair looked like something Miltank would graze on, and something about a male Gardevoir. Hey, Wally, what does "bishi" mean? I'LL MURDER HIM! Well, you're in luck, he's headed this way. Gotta run, still terrified!
That was mean! Nah. Remember, Scott wants us, not Wally. Think about it: what's likely to happen? That Scott feller's liable to...ohhhh! Liable to knock Wally's pokemon into next week, meaning that Wally will have to leave and come home! Bet you thought I'd forgotten, huh? And while Wally keeps Scott busy... EEP! It's pitch black down here! Not good...we can't stay at the bottom of this ladder, we're easy pickings! I c-could learn Flash... I sure can't. Flash ain't supported on Applejack. Yeah, but you'll light up the cave for him, too! We'll be an easy mark! Twilight, can you see at all? A little, but I don't think I can guide everyone! We need a better cue than sight...I've got it! Sound! Sound, huh? Now we're playing Pinkie's game! Everyone sound off!
Eight gyms of fighting leaders And taking countless hits
We've stayed alive with Lemonade And given trainers fits
But we've gotta find our way back home We can't just set right here
Although it's simply lovely This fur is just too sheer
The time has come to face the champ To learn what we must know But thanks to this cave's darkness We can't see where to go What can I do? I'm just one 'vee Who can see in the dark I need to help the others through So we can find our mark!
Nuzlocke Wrap-up, Nuzlocke Wrap-up! Let's all get through this cave! Nuzlocke Wrap-up, Nuzlocke Wrap-up!
'Cause we've got a world to save! 'Cause we've got a world to save!
How I miss the open skies And soaring through the air But this has opened up my eyes I go fast anywhere Let's surf and climb and swim around And get back to the light
We'll make it through thanks to this sound And hopefully not fight!
Nuzlocke Wrap-up! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! Let's all get through this cave! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! 'Cause we've got a world to save! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! 'Cause we've got a world to save! 'Cause we've got a world to save!
It's working! Keep singing! Gahhh, I can't see a thing, and that singing is echoing everywhere! Why don't any of Steven's pokemon know Flash?!
These oddball creatures habitate Wherever there's tall grass
We hope that they don't bother us For we just want to pass
I've never seen you capture one Do you need some advice?
That's 'cause you joined us last, silly Being a whole team feels nice!
Nuzlocke Wrap-up! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! Let's all get through this cave! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! 'Cause we've got a world to save! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! 'Cause we've got a world to save! 'Cause we've got a world to save!
I hope the farm don't go without The harvest's prob'ly due An' family's what I'm all about A farm girl through an' through Instead I'm out here shootin' fire An' lasers an' ghost stuff I'll show 'em I ain't even tired Equestria girls play rough!
Nuzlocke Wrap-up! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! Let's all get through this cave! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! 'Cause we've got a world to save! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! 'Cause we've got a world to save! 'Cause we've got a world to save!
Now that we're all finally through The sunlight's very bright I'm glad to be with all of you I think we've grown quite tight We've got to work to beat the Four And work like we're a team To see our lovely home once more That's my fondest dream That's my fondest dream!
Nuzlocke Wrap-up! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! Let's all get through this cave! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! 'Cause we've got a world to save! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! Nuzlocke Wrap-up! 'Cause we've got a world to save! 'Cause we've got a world to save! 'Cause we've got a world to save!
OH SHUT UP! Where's the light switch...
Let's take five, girls. We've arrived.
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Post by Manic on Apr 11, 2019 13:43:05 GMT
So, it turns out Wally is useful after all, however unintentionally!
And...how do you get through a dark cave without Flash? Rely on a sense other than sight!
Here's hoping people enjoyed the song!
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Post by crimsondoom on Apr 12, 2019 1:16:23 GMT
Actually, that reminds me of something I keep meaning to ask: where did the ponies learn the word "Nuzlocke" from? That's not a term they'd have any reason to have learned, except maybe for Pinkie Pie because she gets to cheat where stuff like "narrative" is concerned.
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Post by red5 on Apr 12, 2019 14:29:07 GMT
Ahh, what a perfect opportunity to get to re-read and experience your runs all over again! And, not gonna lie, I did play the song while reading through the lyrics. I know it's not like I couldn't just go back and read the original runs themselves, but I think I'll enjoy getting to follow along here (you were already on Full Circle by the time I started reading the first time). I also love getting to see the little nods (like to Infernal Red, with the warp panels) and trying to see what I remember/can pick up on! Anyhow, this is great, you're great. And you've got another groupie to add to the mix.
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