[OOC] Pokémon: One (~Looking for one player and a Co-GM!~)

[tex]

I'll post tonight when I get home from work

[Rune_Alchemist]

If that Rattata has the ability Hustle, I think I might actually lose.

Anyways~

Post is up. Hope that is acceptable~

[Eklispe]

YAY STICKERS, THANK YOU NOT CREEPY PERSON!

[Pikmin Eye]

You know, the old man reminds me of Master Roshi from Dragon Ball Z. Heart stickers, not sure if genius or dumbest idea I heard of. Wait... in the show, stickers added an intro particle effect. According to the shows, you would get hearts flying every time you called out your Pokemon... SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!

[Whimsley]

@hatakekuro Are you going to be able to post tonight?

[Remram]

@hatakekuro Are you going to be able to post tonight?

@Whimsley

Yes. Sorry about that. I started my senior project and I didn't expect it to be very tiring. I should've figured it would. I'm shadowing a third grade teacher. xD

[Whimsley]

No problem! I bet you're busy, but the project does sound fun. As soon as you're able to post, I can start working on Dewmeadow's collective response. Redorchard and Gleampier should both be up shortly.

[Remram]

Meh post is meh

[Whimsley]

@morose@Platinumskink

I would normally respond after all of you have posted once, but I think it's appropriate that you respond to Yasha's request first, in case anyone diverges from the group. I'll have a post for Dewmeadow shortly thereafter.

[Whimsley]

Oh, I've also decided I'll be rolling for shinies using the new dice system on the website. Chances are slim, but I'd like the opportunity to be there. I will be rolling a 1d500, and on a 1 or a 500 the Pokémon encountered will be a shiny. Higher chance (1/250 vs 1/8192) than in the games, but it's much slower to catch Pokémon in thread. I may make changes to this rate if I believe it to be unbalanced at any time.

[Rune_Alchemist]

Hmmm...

Well, that was unexpected, but a welcome turn of events!

...although, unless Quill can somehow help both pokemon, they're both kinda screwed at this point, with Kaz being poisoned and Waffles being pretty much already KO'ed...

hmm...she's also still at full health, but has a defensive debuff.

Hmm...

HMMM~

*strategizing intensifies*

On the flip side, if Quill can protect Waffles, then they can probably KO the female Nidoran together if Quill can KO the male Nidoran quickly, then keep the female Nidoran off Waffles, and have Waffles keep using growl...

...might work.

It's late and I should sleep...but hum...not sure if I should go ahead and post, or wait for Tex and Lasrever to post...

Oh, I've also decided I'll be rolling for shinies using the new dice system on the website. Chances are slim, but I'd like the opportunity to be there. I will be rolling a 1d500, and on a 1 or a 500 the Pokémon encountered will be a shiny. Higher chance (1/250 vs 1/8192) than in the games, but it's much slower to catch Pokémon in thread. I may make changes to this rate if I believe it to be unbalanced at any time.

@Whimsley

An oh. Just now saw this xD

That's fine with me. I don't like most shinies myself, though.

Except Metagross and Gardevoir. Favorite pokemon right there Psychic types are just <3

[PlatinumSkink]

@Whimsley Oh, I didn't even keep track of that. Completely understood. And I posted. I was beat to actually having Rowan suggest it himself, but I'm making the most of it~! In a way that feels quite in-character~!

[Whimsley]

@PlatinumSkink Beautifully done, Rowan's just a heart that can't be out beat. Love the little guy! Once Mara responds I can post.

@Rune_Alchemist It's only the first battle! Can't ramp up the difficulty juuust yet.

*Rubs hands together*

Soon

[Lasrever]

Okay, question before I write my post. How would Camouflage work in this RP?

Like would it actually camouflage the Pokémon or just do a type change, and what would the type change be based off of? Just whatever's underfoot, or what?

[Whimsley]

@Lasrever Pokémon moves are going to work as they sound. Camouflage will make Deerling the same type as his immediate environment, so Ground in this case since he's on a dirt road. In addition, Camouflage can be used for stealth, so your Deerling blends in. Not what it does in the games, but it's literally the name of the move, so I'm giving it that function. Given, using it close and while engaging has a low chance of working, but it's got a better chance against a low-level Pokémon.

[Morose]

I'll post in about 3 hours, nearly done with the school day! :)

[Whimsley]

Looking forward to your post!

[Rune_Alchemist]

Since Tex hasn't posted yet, I'll get something up today~

[tex]

Yea I've been a little busy.

Just a note though, can't say I'm a fan of the auto-hits/automatic-success of the NPC's actions, especially with the Nidoran pinning Meowth down perfectly despite the blistering speed difference between the two pokemon, and the feelings/affects of the poison on Meowth being described despite the pokemon being in my control. Along with things like Kaz struggling, the implication of Tesh's knowledge, etc etc.

Maybe it's just not my style, but it's been a little discouraging.

Edit: Pardon the poor post. My creative energy is not so powerful atm.

[Whimsley]

@tex

Sure, I'll leave status condition descriptions to the trainers and their Pokémon, that's fair. I hadn't thought of that before and got carried away in my writing, and that's my fault. I apologize.

Though, I don't agree with you on "auto-hit". I'm not auto-hitting anyone; I take everything in the situation into account and plan accordingly. I always have plans for the NPC's Pokémon in certain situations. Meowth closed the distance between him and a slower Pokémon, giving her the reach she needed. Sometimes "Dodge it!" just doesn't work, despite speed differences. Often times I am inspired by my memories of the show. Being faster than someone else doesn't always guarantee that you'll out-evade them. This would remove slower Pokémon from all competitions whatsoever. And that's not how fighting works in real-life either. If you get close to your opponent and throw a punch, counters are a very real and dangerous possibility. Sometimes taking the lesser hit can lead to a winning move. There are numerous instances of this in boxing and other professional fighting sports.

I'd also like to note that placing you into that situation made you think critically. I want this RP to be more than you attacking, then me attacking, then you attacking, and since you attacked twice you win. There should be defensive maneuvers, using the environment, commands other than just Pokémon moves. Hell, sometimes not moving at all might be the right call. This is where the RP differs from the original games in that I don't want everyone just spamming the A-button. I'm not here to make you lose just to lose. I'm here to challenge your creativity and tactical skills. Preparing for a battle should be everything. Know what the other Pokémon can do, know what's around you, and know your own strengths and weaknesses. And if your beginner trainer is incapable of that, then that's the point. They just started fighting and don't know anything yet. But they'll learn, even if it requires a losing record.

I really went into depth there, but I felt like I'd annoyed you with what you just wrote. There may be situations like these in future IC and I want you to know I have a process for all of this. I'm very passionate about this RP and I want it to come to life, as much as I can make it. I'm sorry if I rubbed you the wrong way with that description, but I like how you calmly assessed the situation and came up with a solid way to fight back. Are we cool?