Archive: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Pokemon%20QuestTwitter: https://twitter.com/GobbleQMPokemon, items, and summary: http://pastebin.com/tSNKt0WmFAQ and general concepts: http://pastebin.com/Ht1Q5E1p Themes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4jkHr2MaRoNice playlist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kJ9wp-mog8&feature=share&list=PL361E683BA95898C0 General rules: There is a 10 minute voting period after each post, and 5 minute voting period for combat votes. Non-contradictory votes will be combined as best as possible. There are occasional roles to keep things organic, but mostly it goes by voters choice. Unless specified otherwise, the best of 3 rolls is the result, and rolling high is good. Particularly important or contentious votes might be redone with a more strict voting system as it comes up. Write-ins for all votes or always welcome and encouraged. Put your own spin on it, suggest dialogue, add an addendum, or anything else. Just because some options specify to write in, doesn't mean that they aren't welcome for anything else. They may not all make it into the post or be altered to fit in, but I'll do my best to at least try to address the spirit of the write-in.--------------------Robin has given you and Vance a rough idea of what type of Pokemon can be found in your area. After thinking on it, you decide. "Let's look for Pokemon inside the city."Robin looks relieved. "That's fine by me. The swamp is way too messy for my tastes."Vance stands up. "Well alright then! Let's go!"Your Pokemon are going to be a little longer yet before they're fully healed. You still have Raistlin on you though, since he didn't fight. Robin has her Dratini and Joltik, and Vance still has his Ursaring and Machop.Vance purchases a few Pokeballs and you head out.(continued)
Why can't we ever find the time to get our pokemon looked at so we can figure out their hidden abilities or traits or whatever the fuck they're called
The streets are hot in the mid-day sun. The pavement in the distance is wavy. Robin explains to you that it's not that much hotter here, but it's just very humid because of the surrounding swampland. Vance, as usual, tries to pretend like he already knew that. Before you realize it, you and your friends are all in the more-or-less abandoned area of town. People have become a rare sight.As you make your way deeper in, you notice Robin has shifted right behind Vance. It's not THAT creepy. It's still the middle of the day. Her eyes dart around each window and corner, alert for danger.Well, maybe it is a bit creepy for her. You sometimes forget that not everyone is as used to abandoned buildings and unused urban areas. You feel like a genius for the modifications you made to your clothes, the little extra cleavage and other changes you made let the occasional cool breeze in. You fan yourself with your hands.Suddenly a garbage can in the alley to your right gets knocked over. You, Robin, and Vance all stop and brace yourselves for an encounter. Whatever did that ran behind a dumpster before you could get a good look at it.>Go in and flush it out.>Tell Vance to go get it. You're here so he can catch a new Pokemon after all>Get Robin to flush it out. You'll stay here to help Vance cut it off it runs>Something else
>>29954850>>Tell Vance to go get it. You're here so he can catch a new Pokemon after all
>>29954805Because we're novice trainers and probably don't realize just how to determine that.
>>29954865That's why you take it to someone else obviously.
It's time.
aww yiss, im in time for once!>Tell Vance to go get it. You're here so he can catch a new Pokemon after allits your show, bro
>>29954850"Vance!""Wut?""Sic 'em!""Getting real tired of your shit, Kat."
>>29954850>>Tell Vance to go get it. You're here so he can catch a new Pokemon after allAs usual, let Vance do the dirty work.
>>29954850>Go in and flush it out.teamwork, ya'll, lets flush it out so vance can catch it
>>29954850>>Go in and flush it out.
>>29954850flush that bitch out
>>29954850>Go in and flush it out.
The mysterious Pokemon comes running out from behind it's cover and tries to leap passed Vance. With surprising speed, he reaches out and grabs it in mid air. It's got four legs, a bushy tale, and purple fur. Vance brings it closer to his face to get a better look as it swipes at him in vain."Wait! Vance, don't!" Robin yells.Robin must just be freaked out from the area. What's the worst that could happen? He fought Ursaring and won. Vance can handle it. Vance apparently thinks the same thing. He turns back to say something to Robin. "I-OH! Oh! That is so bad!" Vance's face suddenly turns purple and he looks like he's about to throw up. He drops the Pokemon and it scurries deeper into the alley."That stench!" He cries. It's amazing what can bring a man his size to his knees. Well, almost. He's still standing, but his stomach must have done a flip.>Use your Pokedex>Tell Vance to fight it with Machop>Tell Vance to fight it with Ursaring>Tell Vance to fight it himself>Something else
>>29954850>Tell Vance to go get it. You're here so he can catch a new Pokemon after allWhy would we flush it out, we're here for him to catch a pokemon, is he incapable of catching it on his own or something?
>>29955269>Use your Pokedex>>Tell Vance to fight it with Machopcuz Machop listens
>>29955269>>Tell Vance to fight it with Machop"Get to it, big man!
>>29954850>Tell Vance to go get it
>>29955269"Ya Nancy! Swallow your bile and fight!"
>>29955269>>Use your Pokedex
>>29955269>Tell Vance to use his best judgement for which pokemon to use>Use your pokedex
>>29955269>PokedexI cant wait to see what kind of lovecraftian nightmare the pokedex will see this as.
>>29955269>Use your pokedex
Rolled 18>>29955269>Something elseLets go find a type of pokemon that wouldn't make our toy smell horrible.
I wanted to mention last thread, I think we shouldn't pressure Vance to catch a pokemon he doesn't want, I mean, the guy seems like the type to go for really bulky, physical guys, and I don't think he would want to catch something like a rattata, or a gastly.
>>29955324this
>>29955269>Pokedex
>>29955366The point is for him to learn different pokemon moves, it's his style after all. Getting nothing but bulky guys is counter-intuitive.
>>29955269>Something elseBack off, if it smells that bad we don't want to deal with it. Effective natural defense.
>>29955366I was thinking about that as well last thread, but I think he should get something unorthodox but still imitable. He has pokemon that fight in a relatively human-like manner, so he should broaden his horizons.
>>29955366I agree.We're not Vance, we shouldn't try to tell him how to do everything, we're just here to provide advice, it's up to him whether or not he follows it
>>29955366And if he starts learning the fighting style of a skunk, he might become unpleasant to travel with
>>29955505so heres hoping we find him a croagunk
>>29955587That would be awesome.But we would need to be in the swamp for that.
... does Vance have any pokeballs?Does Kat even have any spares?
>>29955615Vance bought some before he left.
>>29955615he bought some.
>>29955615Read the OP posts.
>>29955615>Vance purchases a few Pokeballs and you head out.Read, motherfucker
Vance wanted to learn about pokemon movement and such right?about time he got a quadruped pokemon
You step a few feet back to where Robin is standing, and pull out your Pokedex. "Stank-atty-do-dah, the Gross Pokemon. It sprays a nasty fluid from its butt into the face of dopey trainers. It's stench spreads over a mile radius, driving Pokémon and smarter trainers away.Robin leans over your shoulder. "It's Stunky, but that's mostly right. Is your Pokedex always so rude?"Before you can give her an answer, you see Vance back away from a cloud of purple gas. "Kat, what should I do?" Somewhere beyond that cloud is Stunky."I'd use Machop, but you should decide for yourself what to use."He thinks, then takes a Pokeball out. "Machop! Come on out!" Machop appears a few feet before the dissipating cloud. "OK, what move should I use?" Vance really doesn't have any confidence with this sort of thing. He looks like he doesn't want to get near it."Do you even want that Pokemon?" You ask. You don't want to pressure the guy into something he doesn't want to do. At least, not something that you don't gain from."I don't know. It's a got a weird style to it, and that smell is something I don't think I'll ever get used to," You see Robin nod enthusiastically in agreement "But maybe that's just what I need." He plugs his nose when he says that last part.Stunky hisses from the corner of the alley at Machop.>Encourage him to catch him. He needs to expand his horizons.>Encourage him to fight it, but not catch it. He can learn from it.>Leave it alone and find a different Pokemon (d100). He can learn to walk away from a fight. A stinky, smelly fight.>Something else
>>29955909>Encourage him to fight it, and decide whether to catch it afterwards.
Rolled 28>>29955909>Leave it alone and find a different Pokemon (d100). He can learn to walk away from a fight. A stinky, smelly fight.
>>29955909>Encourage him to fight it, but not catch it. He can learn from it.
>>29955909>Encourage him to catch him. He needs to expand his horizons.
>>29955944this
>>29955998Someone agreed with me.I feel giddy, oh so giddy...
>>29955909>>Encourage him to catch him. He needs to expand his horizons.He could probably trade the skunk to someone later if it doesn't fit.
Rolled 81>>29955909>>Leave it alone and find a different Pokemon (d100). He can learn to walk away from a fight. A stinky, smelly fight.There's other Pokemon he can use to expand his horizon
>>29956020its a good choice i mean it is his decision ultimately
>>29955909>Let him fucking decide on his ownSeriously, he's a grown man whose perfectly capable of deciding whether or not he wants a damn pokemon. If he decides he wants it then he can go for it, but he shouldn't capture a pokemon he doesn't want just because he was told so.
>>29955909>Encourage him to fight it. Decide to catch it or not afterwards
>>29955944supporting this
>>29956145Two people?The emperor smiles upon me.
is gobble kill?
>>29956669Nah, he's just a bit busy.He'll be back, be patient.
[Sorry, work call. Back]"So what should I do?" Vance asks again."I think you should fight it and catch it, but you need to decide that yourself. Try fighting it, and if you think it's a good fit, go for it!" Robin is clearly trying to signal to you to discourage him from catching it, but you ignore her.Vance nods "Alright! That sounds good to me!" It sounds like the basics to you, but you're glad he's stopped asking you and doing this for himself.You and Robin lift your shirts up over your noses. "Go Vance! Go Machop!" You cheer.Robin reluctantly joins in after a minute even though you can tell she doesn't want to interact with Stunky at all.You pay special attention to the moves Vance uses. You haven't learned much about fighting types yet. He leads with Focus Energy. You look to Robin. "That helps Machop land critical hits more easily." She explains. She'd make a good teacher. She has a way of explaining things easily without making you feel dumb. The orphanage always made you feel worthless on the rare occasions you asked genuine questions instead of sarcastic ones.Stunky shoots another cloud of gas at Machop. You can tell Machop has been poisoned, but instead of discouraging it, Machop seems even stronger. Vance directs it to use Karate chop, and Stunky takes massive damage, but it counters quickly with a Slash. Vance tries to play defensively and tells Machop to use Protect.(continued)
"Protect stops that Pokemon from getting hit. It's really useful." Robin tells you. Usually you have Vance learn from watching fights, but it seems like you're picking up a lot.Stunky hits Machop anyway."Why didn't Protect work?" You keep your eyes on the fight as you ask Robin.She speaks through her shirt that's still over her nose. "Stunky must have used Feint. Some moves like that can get around Protect."Vance has had enough. "Machop! Let's finish this! Karate Chop, one more time!" Machop leaps towards the Stunky and delivers another devastating blow, knocking Stunky into a wall.To everyone's surprise, Stunky gets up."I'm impressed. I'm going to catch it!" Vance throws a Pokeball over Machop's head and nails the Stunky, who vanishes in a flash of light. All of you watch closely as the Pokeball wiggles once. Twice. Three times.Click."Yes!" Vance jumps in the air with Machop. They exchange a high five. Robin runs over to him. Her belly is exposed as her shirt still covers most of her face.>High five Vance>Hug him>Congratulate him, but stay back>Something else
>>29956840>Hug himgive that big lummox a hug!
>>29956840>Congratulate him, but stay back Nigga you stank
>>29956840>Kat used Tickle!
>>29956840>High Five Vance, ask him if he's gonna be able to deal with Stunky's smell.
>>29956840>High five Vance
>>29956840>Hug him"But seriously, take a bath before your gym battle"
>>29956962I support mentioning a bath.
>>29956840>>High five Vance
>>29956840>High five VanceAww yiss.
>>29956840>>Congratulate him, but stay back...aw, man. He's going to stink up our existence, isn't he?
>>29956840>High five Vance"You stink, though."
>>29956840>High five VanceNice job brah
>>29956840High-five.
personally, I'd look into just how loyal Ursaring is before having Vance face Soto.
>>29957168Oh, yeah I think we should do this too.
Can we train Abra while we're out?
>>29957197Let's train Abra with Vance and Ursaring.
>>29957197I think any Abra training is going to have to be done trainer-to-mon, since he can't really battle yet.
>>29957244We could have him teleport around while Vance has Ursring chase him, or our pokemon can train agility with him.
>>29957264Exercise/practice works as well, though I'd be hesitant about doing it with Ursaring since a mistake could mean poor Raistlin getting pasted.
>>29957360Hmmm, yeah he has a bit of a temper.Definatly with a calmer pokemon.
>>29957360>>29957382seems like ursarings ferocious/endurance ness is a perfect match for something that can tele-dodge obvious physical attacks in its sleep.its the more complex attacks that would mess with him.
"Way to go Vance!" You run over to give him a big hug. Before you get your arms around him though, you catch yourself and avoid making direct contact. You jump up and give him a high five instead. "No offense," you tell him, "but take a bath first."Vance laughs. Robin gives him a high five too. "Alright, let's head back to the Pokemon Center. You'll need those Pokemon to be fresh if you're going to take on the the gym."The walk back is quick and uneventful. A small, merciful breeze has moved in. It's still hot, but at least it's tolerable. The Pokemon Center lineup is still fairly short, and Vance submits Machop and Stunky as you and Robin get your Pokemon back. There will be another short wait.Vance turns back to you and Robin. "I'm going to take a shower. A long one." That's fine by you. Even after that, you'll probably have time to get some quick training in with one of your PokemonAs you watch Vance disappear into the men's showers, you feel a tap on your shoulder. You turn around and see a middle aged woman with a round face."I'm sorry to bother you, but I couldn't help notice your friends...odor. I run a specialized Pokemon accessory shop just around the corner. One of our more popular products is a spray that neutralizes that smell. Stunky are a bit of a problem in this city I'm afraid." She looks you up and down, but tries to be subtle, or at least polite about it. "It's quite expensive though." She quotes you a price. She wasn't kidding! You've won a lot of money recently, and that price is just over half of what you have.You glance over to Robin, she's immersed in reading the latest news on the PC.>Go to the store and buy it>That's just too much. No way>Head over there and 'acquire' a bottle>Something else
>>29957465>That's just too much, no way.We don't want to spend so much on something that will run out, probably quickly.
>>29957437 Too bad abra couldn't take a single hit and we don't know his limits. We need to exercise first to see how capable he is, we dont want to find out it's one teleport per five minutes when he gets his shit smacked
>>29957465>That's just too much. No way
>>29957465>Something elseDiscuss with vance and robin first. seriously, shit that expensive needs a second opinion
>>29957465>>That's just too much. No wayhaggle
>>29957465>That's just too much. No wayRobbery!
>>29957465>That's just too much. No wayLet us consult with Robin, she probably knows a way to get rid of it, and might call the woman out on her overpricing. Stealing is a last resort.
>>29957465>That's just too much. No wayhah. no.>Something elsetrain dat abra
>>29957465>>That's just too much. No wayeither haggle or don't buy it
>>29957465>>That's just too much. No wayAnd we promised to cut back on stealing
>>29957542This.
>>29957465Offer to do some work around the shop in exchange for a bottle. Robin's busy and you have some time to kill.
>>29957437Yeah, but if he got tired and couldn't teleport in time he could be crushed. I think getting chased around by Devon or Vlad would be better practice since they won't murder him if they catch him. I'd like to get Trunks in on it, since I want him ready for the water gym, but it isn't not like he is very fast in ways that aren't dickish to Raistlin (dark/ghost type movement abilities). Hm, perhaps it could be practice for Trunks launching seeds and Raistlin dodging them, since they barely hurt if you remove them quickly, which teleporting/returning to the pokeball does in the games (something to find out about in quest-canon).
Why should we have to pay for it anyways, shouldn't he pay for it himself if he wants it?
>>29957637Eww, we should train instead.
>>29957642we're friends and probably the richest of the bunch
>>29957688>EwwwListen 'ere, you homeless little orphan /u/-slut...
>>29957709How do you know how much Vance has?
>>29957709Robin has mega dosh
>>29957637No, if we have time to spare we should be training.
>>29957772This
"That's too rich for my blood," you tell the woman. "Maybe we could talk about making a deal?""I'm afraid it's a set price. If you change your mind, please come visit us." The woman walks out the door.You head over to Robin. "Hmm, what's up?" She looks up at you from her chair at the PC.You tell her about the woman and the spray. She cringes when you mention the price. "Do you know of any cheaper ways to deal with that smell? I'm happy for Vance, but it's going to be hard to get used to it."Robin looks determined. She begins typing. "I'll look into it." You try to follow along, but she's typing and moving through windows at a dizzying pace.You might as well use this time productively.>Train Devon>Train Zappy Dan>Train Vlad>Train Destiny>Train Trunks>Train Raistlin>Something else
>>29957859>Train RobinShe's been a bad girl.
>>29957859>Train Raistlin with Robin and her Dratini
>>29957859>>Train Raistlinlets get that teleporting little bugger some mind-scrambling moves!
>>29957859>Train RaistlinHave Vlad try to pin him down (physically) and we can train Raistlin's teleportaion speed/accuracy
>>29957859>>Train TrunksWe've been neglecting him. Maybe we can pull some variation of our Vlad v Destiny idea with Raistlin?
>>29957881Seconding this
>>29957902>training Raistlins teleportation instead of teaching him an actual attack moveNo.
>>29957859>>Train Raistlin
>>29957881This
>>29957937Well, how would we teach him attack?
>>29957878This
>>29957859>Train Raistlin>>29957881>>29957934>>29957950Robin's busy with the computer, spuds.
>>29957973Through training, how else? Do you think he's just going to randomly learn an attack while he's teleporting around?What good will teleporting even do if he can't attack, is he going to try to tire the enemy out?
>>29957994>is he going to try to tire the enemy out?It's a possibilityMaybe we should look up on the computer what kind of moves Abra can learn.
>>29958019No, because the other pokemon wouldn't even have to do anything. They could sit there while Abra just teleports around like an idiot until he can't do anything.Teleporting is fucking useless if we can't actually damage them.
>>29957859>Train Raistlin
>>29958047unless you can teleport your enemy
>>29958149No, we cannot teleport the enemy.That's a bit too powerful, methinks.
>>29958149>get raistlin to grab on to an enemy and teleport him as far as he can straight uppsychic variant of seismic toss?
>>29958047you put a DoT on the enemy and play keep away with abra. Something like Toxic, or among things we actually have, para/fusion + leech seed. Raistlin wouldn't even have to try very hard since his opponent would be slow/couldn't see straight and would be feeding him energy (if leech seed works in this game by giving whatever the active pokemon is the energy, like in the vids, I could see that not working for non-grass types)training the teleportation is just because it is the only thing we currently know about that he can practice to work out that brain of his. If we can get him an attacking move before he evolves, then yeah, working on that would be preferable.>>29957859>Train Raistlin(+ I'm still suggesting the leech seed practice from >>29957638 )
>>29958149Teleport is not a fucking attack skill, why are you so insistent, even if we can, that's not going to be enough to KO many pokemon>>29958205But we don't know a fucking DoT attack, what part of this do you people not understand. This is the ENTIRE POINT of training, to teach it new skills, did you not notice how with every other fucking training session we could teach our pokemon more skills?
>>29958240Trunks is on the verge of learning Leech Seed. He already produced a seed the first time he tried.I was merely hedging against the fact that abra's don't learn anything else naturally. Obviously I already said I'd like him to learn an attack if he can.
>>29958291We can teach him TMs like natural moves, remember?
>>29958304therefore psychic and psyshock are possibilities along with shadowball
You'll need to get to know Raistlin if you're going to be using him for battles. All you really know about him is that he always looks like he's asleep, and he can use Teleport. "Robin, I'm going to train Raistlin for a bit just outside." She taps away at the computer. "Want to join with Dratini?"She keeps tapping away. "That's tempting, but I really want to find a way to deal with that stink first." She looks like she's on a mission. Vance is passionate about fights, and Robin is passionate about researching. You try to think about what you're as passionate about.You can think about that later though, you've got some training to do! There's just one thing to tackle first. "I don't know what moves an Abra can learn," you tell Robin."Hmm? Oh, yeah." She types away. "There should be a list on my Pokedex." She motions to her bag. "Abra's are sort of funny. They don't learn any moves except for Teleport naturally. They get over that when they evolve into Kadabra though."You thank her and take her Pokedex from her bag. You find a somewhat secluded spot just behind the Pokemon center."Raistlin! Come on out!" He appears in a flash of light. He has the same expressionless face as he always does.The Pokedex has a list of moves and other trivia. It seems so futuristic and helpful compared to yours.Raistlin must be really smart, these moves all look great!>Try to teach him Psychic. It's a psychic type, so it can't be that hard, right?>Try to teach him Hidden Power. That moves sounds like it might be useful, even if you're not sure how to teach it.>Try to teach him Grass Knot. You doubt anyone would expect that!>Try to teach it Charge Beam, maybe Zappy Dan can help.>Learn a different move>Something elsehttp://www.serebii.net/pokedex-xy/063.shtml
>>29958448Let's try confusion.It's the natural procession, should be a bit easier because of that.
>>29958448>>Try to teach him Psychic. It's a psychic type, so it can't be that hard, right?
>>29958448Go for Psychic. You'll get STAB on that, plus it seems like it'd be the easiest thing to try teaching him.If not that, Charge Beam.
>>29958448>Try to teach him PsyshockPsyshock > Psychic
>>29958448i say hidden power never know this guy could have a killer hiden power
>>29958448>>Try to teach him Psychic. It's a psychic type, so it can't be that hard, right?Stab bonus
>>29958448>>29958495>>29958501Yeah, Psychic, though if confusion is possible and would be easier to learn, try that.>>29958527How so? It is slightly weaker, and I figure most things we would want to have Raistlin attacking would have higher defense.
>>29958495This. Psychic may be too high level for now.
>>29958448>Hidden Power or Grass KnotPsychic is pretty powerful, but I imagine there's some limit to using it. Or at least learning it. Let's start off with something easier.Also, we're SERIOUSLY lacking offensive Grass attacks. If Dan goes down we're screwed against Water-types.
>>29958448>Psyshock
>>29958448>Teach him confusion first. See if he's up for psychic
>>29958448>Psychic
>>29958448Psyshock
>>29958578huh, turns out the average for poison and fighting type is actually higher for special defense, though only slightly.
>>29958578Even though I suggested it, it really doesn't matter much at this point. In the long run, his other moves will all be special, so having one that hits with physical damage is useful.
Fuck Psyshock.
>>29958448>>Try to teach him Psychic. It's a psychic type, so it can't be that hard, right?reach for the stars!
>>29958448Psyshock is the way to go.
>>29958657Except the entire Abra line has basically no base physical attack whatsoever.
>>29958725The point of psyshock is that it deals physical damage based on the special attack stat.
>>29958721No it's not, stop samefagging
>>29958725Exactly.Anti-voting psyshock>>29958721>>29958632>>29958605Stop samefagging
>>29958448>Something else>Confusion
>>29958448Hidden Power
>>29958448>Learn a different moveLet's see if we can get him to do some sort of physical attack. While it might not be to useful, it'd be a lot easier to teach and learn.
>>29958763>>29958725>not knowing how Psyshock worksy'all need to stop bitching and learn how the move works
>>29958748>>29958803My apologies, I haven't touched the games since Gen IV because holy shit what are you doing those designs are retarded.
>>29958763
>>29959071You did that on purpose, didn't you?
>>29959071That is REALLY poor photoshop.Like, wow, I'm actually impressed at how bad that is.
>>29959071so bad I almost think it's a false flag on the Psyshockfags
"Alright Raistlin, let's learn Psychic!" Raistlin doesn't react. You hope he's awake.You put him on the ground. "Now, how are we going to do this?" You look around your surroundings. You find a small twig on the ground. "Alright Raistlin. I want you to try moving this twig with your mind."Raistlin does nothing. This is going to be hard.You put your hands on your temples, and focus on the twig. Maybe you can lead by example. "Move move move move move," you repeat as you focus on the twig. Nothing happens.You concentrate harder. "MOVE! Move move move! Movemovemovemovemovemove." You focus as hard as you can. Sweat drips down your face and neck. Come on you stupid twig, move!It moves! It moved! You look at Raistlin. He just sits there. "Did you do that Raistlin?" You feel silly for asking that. There's no wind, and you don't believe that you actually did it."Alright Raistlin, do it again! Hit that twig as hard as you can!"Raistlin looks at the twig, but doesn't move. You're not sure if he's ignoring you, or trying to move it.Instead of saying the words, you think on them. 'Move. Move. Move.' You repeat the mantra in your head over and over.The twig suddenly goes flying.
>>29959202>Try to teach abra psychic>We learn psychic by mistakeWhat?
>>29959202>'Move. Move. Move.' You repeat the mantra in your head over and over.Oh my god.We're an Abra.
>>29959202Hug that pokemon.
>>29959202"Yes! That's how it's done Raistlin!" You go and grab the twig and run back. "Now, use Psychic on it again."Raistlin does nothing. If only he had expressions or something you could use to tell what's on his mind. You sit back down and concentrate on the twig again. This time you say and think 'move' at the same time.Nothing. You sigh. "I guess we're not going to get anywhere else." You walk over the twig and go to pick up Raistlin. "There's just so much confusion when trying to deal with you Raistlin." You're suddenly pushed back. It's not much, but you have to catch yourself to avoid falling. The twig sails off into the distance and the world spins. You have to sink to your knees for a second to keep yourself from stumbling around.Your sense come back to normal. You look at Raistlin. He cocks his head. "Good Raistlin!" You pat him on the head. You pull up Robin's Pokedex and try to see if that was indeed Psychic. You think so, but it could have been a few other moves too. Psychic is supposed to be really powerful. Wait, is that the time on this thing? That took longer than you thought. "Raistlin, return!" You run back to the Pokemon Center and find Robin and Vance chatting on the couch."Welcome back! How did it go?" Robin asks."Raistlin learned...something." you say. "Did you find anything out about the smell?"Robin looks at you, then Vance. "From what I read, that stuff really works, but it's just as pricey everywhere else. Luckily Stunky's have pretty good control over their smell. As long as he's well trained, it shouldn't be a problem."You think about Vance and Ursaring.>Tell Vance he'll just have to try hard to train Stunky>Buy the bottle. It might be awhile before Vance trains Stunky properly>Whatever, let's just get the gym match on the road!>Something else
>>29959202WE MIND OVER MATTER NOW
>>29959246>Tell Vance he should work with Stinky and Ursaring a little.
>>29959202WhoaWe know kung-fu>>29959246>Whatever, let's just get the gym match on the road!If he wants it he can buy it.
>Tell Vance he'll just have to try hard to train Stunky
>>29959246"Maybe you should challenge the Gym first. Maybe having a badge will impress Stunky and make training easier."
>>29959290supporting
>>29959303this.i support this notion.buying the anti-stink shit should be a last resort, considering how big of a financial ding it'll be for us
>>29959246>Tell Vance he'll just have to try hard to train Stunky
>>29959334You mean, splitting the cost of it three ways with our companions should be a last resort.
Potential new player here.How much INTERNET DRAMA does this quest generate?ty for response.
>>29959246>Something elsehome remedies?
>>29959511Enough.That is all.
>>29959511a lot.
>>29959511None.
>>29959511we have our moments, but it's mostly pretty chill.we all love the pokemans here
>>29959511Well, we've got a few vocal anti-yuri shitposters, and a bunch of people making stupid decisions, but it's not that bad
>>29959511ur waifu a shit
>>29959511None normally, but you occasionally get people trying to make some.
Vance digs into his pockets. "Sorry guys, I can't afford that." You'd be surprised if he could. That's probably for the best, since he's still got to cover your meals anyway."Then you'll just have to train Stunky extra hard!" You punch him in the arm. "While you're at it, Ursaring too." Vance nods. "I think you should challenge the Gym first. Maybe having a badge will impress Stunky and make training easier."Vance springs up. "Then what are we waiting for! Let's go!"The three of you make your way over to the Chloroville gym once again. Robin lends Vance her Pokedex and he studies the moves that Stunky's should know. You hope he'll be fine. At least there's a few moves he saw Stunky use when he caught it.Vance stops before the door and turns to you. "Do you think I can win?">"You'll win easily!">"Only if you're smart. Remember what you saw watching me and Robin.">"That depends on your Pokemon. You have to trust them.">"Probably not, but don't sweat it.">Something else (write-in)
>>29959718>Absolutly, but don't get overconfident.
>>29959718>"That depends on your Pokemon. You have to trust them."
>>29959718>"Only if you're smart. Remember what you saw watching me and Robin." he's going to fail
>>29959246Obviously Raistlin learned Confusion, the lower-level psychic equivalent. http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Confusion_(move)It's why Butterfree is surprisingly useful earlygame RBY despite having a low BST and not even getting STAB.
>>29959718>>"Only if you're smart. Remember what you saw watching me and Robin.">>"That depends on your Pokemon. You have to trust them."Both of these are equally important for him to know
>>29959718>>"That depends on both you and your Pokemon. You have to trust them.">Just use your head
>>29959511its just hyperbolic assholes yelling at each other over trivial things.There's a least one shitfit per thread
>>29959752Ye of little faith
>29959778>Just use your headinb4 Vance headbutts the gym leader
>>29959718"You'll never know unless you try. Trust in me, and trust in your team. Worse comes to worst, I think you could knock out Mr. Sato in one punch."Grin. A joke.
>>29959718>"Only if you're smart. Remember what you saw watching me and Robin.">"That depends on your Pokemon. You have to trust them.""Remember that you know Sato better either of us."
>>29959718It's based on 3 things.First, you have to know yourself, and your pokes. Second, you need to have a bond with your pokes. TRUST them, and help them TRUST you. Third, pure raw Strength does have it uses. It's not everything - but it's a vital component.Knowledge, Power, Friendship.
>>29959798Both we and Robin had a fire type to fall back on, Vance doesn't have that advantage.Obviously we can't say you're going to fail and have to be supportive though. Expect the worst, and hope for the best
>>29959823That's way too sappy.
>>29959827Stunky is poison, at least, and Vance's pokemon are arguably more powerful.
>>29959873I'm more worried about Ursaring's...discipline issues
>>29959934Mmmm, yeah.I still think we should hold off until tomorrow, and make sure Ursaring is willing to obey Vance.
>>29960007He is probably to high of a level to obey without a badge.
>>29960073Or just an overly agressive pokemon
>>29960073This quest is more anime than game.I don't think the pokes in this quest even have Levels per-se, just "Time spent training and bonding".
>>29960101Or both.
"Only if you're smart. Remember what you saw watching me and Robin. You also have to realize that it depends on your Pokemon too. You have to trust them, and you have to help them trust you." Vance nervously strokes his beard as he listens. You slap him on the shoulder. "You'll never know unless you try. Trust in me, and trust in your team. Worse comes to worst, I think you could knock out Mr. Sato in one punch." You grin.Vance smiles back. "Thanks." He slaps you on the shoulder, it almost knocks you over.The three of you enter the gym and find Master Sato meditating under a tree. "Ah, I've been waiting for you. Vance, are you ready to challenge my gym?"Vance bows respectfully. "Yes, Master Sato.""Then let us begin." Sato turns to you and Robin. "I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you let the challenger face me alone. You're welcome to watch from the observation area." He points to the bleachers that you watched Robin's fight from. You and Robin make your way over there after wishing Vance good luck. The referee announces the rules. "This will be a one on one battle. Each side will use three Pokemon total. Only the challenger may switch Pokemon."Sato throws out a Pokeball. His first Pokemon is Pansage. "Don't think you'll have any advantages from watching my other battles today, young oak. Stay alert."That's no bluff. He avoided direct fighting with you for the most part and tried to bait you. With Robin, he was more aggressive and tried to keep on her the defensive. Do all gym leaders read their opponents like that? How will he fight against Vance?Robin keeps her eyes on the field. "Be honest, do you think he's going to win?">Not a chance>Yes, definitely>You don't know>It doesn't matter>Something else
>>29960136>You don't knowExpress doubt over Ursaring's willingness to obey, and Stunky's recent capture.
>>29959934just tell ursaring to use Thrash and he should be fine.
>>29960136>I don't know>What do you think?
Rolled 9>>29960136He has {this roll} out of 20 chance to win.
>>29960136"It'll be rough. Hopefully he'll let Ursaring out first. I think it's strong enough to be a ringer, but... I don't know."
>>29960158This
>>29960136>>You don't know"I know I may sound smart with all the stuff i've been 'teaching' him, but seriously, im as surprised he's made it this far as he is. This fight's about as clear as mud to me"
>>29960136>"Be honest, do you think he's going to win?"Well, did you?
>>29960136>Not a chance
>>29960136>It doesn't matterHe's not here to win, he's here to learn.
>>29960136>>It doesn't matterHe'll learn from this, win or lose.
>>29960136>It doesn't matterPretty much that.>>29960299
>>29960136>You don't know>>It doesn't matterhe's her to learn, victory is just a bonus
"I don't know. It'll be rough. His Pokemon are strong, but Ursaring doesn't listen well and he just caught Stunky. The important thing is that he learns from it." Robin nods. "What do you think?"She thinks. "I like Vance, but he'll have to be really lucky to pull it off. Sato is going to toy with him."You watch the battle. Vance actually looks really cool. With a swift motion, he throws back the cape you bought him and reaches for a Pokeball. "Alright, Machop! You're up!" Vance releases Machop onto the field. Vance's eyes are glued on Sato's Pokemon though. He's trying to read it's movements.Robin speaks. "I looked up Houndours registration. My dad made the trainer registration change and put Houndour under my name. I wasn't sure how he was going to handle that after I took the Pokeball. I wasn't really thinking about much when I did that." Robin looks at her feet. "I don't have much money left. He's not putting anything into my account any more." She fiddles with her hands. "I didn't really expect him to. It just feels so...official."You can see and hear the fierce battle below, but up here, it's quiet.>"You're better off without him.">"He probably misses you, he just doesn't know how to show it.">Don't say anything>Hug her>Something else (write-in)
>>29960520>He probably misses you, he just doesn't know how to show it
>>29960520>Hug her
>>29960520>>Don't say anything>>Hug heractions are louder
>>29960520>Don't say anything>Hug herWe really don't know her dad, we don't have the right to say what he might be thinking or feeling
>>29960520"At least you have friends like me, right?">HugStrat: The more she relies on us for emotional support, the better we can micro her. To achieve her dreams! Or perhaps even to choose dreams for her, that are easy to get!
>>29960520>hugsBecause really, how the fuck should we know what to say?
>>29960574No.
>>29960520>>Hug her>>Something else (write-in)"He is still your father, even if he seems to have lost all sense of what it means. From what i've gathered, whatever happened to your mom has scrambled him to the point where he forgot that. Loss does terrible things to people. Still, even if its messed him up as bad as I saw, he's still you dad. He's probably just having a hard time finding his way out of the fog in his head"
What the fuck would we even know about how a parent would feel?
>>29960617Dad need hugs?
>>29960520>"He probably misses you, he just doesn't know how to show it."
>>29960596Oh, well, off course God. I'll be sure to dahere to your will.Die.
>>29960617We don't know anything about him, we don't have any right to speak about what he's feeling.
>>29960574That ship sailed long ago, along with our dreams of being a Team NAME exec.
>>29960520>>Don't say anything>>Hug her
>orphan giving advice on family relationships
>>29960640Good.
>>29960617we don't know shit about her dad, lets not go and start pulling assumptions out of our ass.
>>29960520"Things will get better in time. I know he's angry right now, but you can't let him control you. When he sees what you're capable of achieving on your own, he'll come to respect you."Observe our padawan.
>>29960681I know right? It's hilarious
>>29960681Giving emotional support.
>>29960654We can help our friends still right?Or is this the "Set shit up so they help themselves" type of thing>Check thread>Gym battleRight, Set things up so they help themselves.I hope the hard road is still the good road. It requires a lot of trust in people who we don't fully know. The hard road is called that because many people fall off it...
>>29960574Supporting this.
>>29960724which is why I voted for just the hugall the support with none of talking out of our ass
>>29960654>not wanting to be Team Justice going around hunting the bad teams and stealing all their money and ill gotten loot
>>29960753All this sappy shit really feels out of character, we don't even know anything about her dad, or anything about how a parent would feel in general. We're a goddamned orphan.How would we know how a daddy we've met one time would feel.
>>29960757Be wary, those of you who fight monsters. For as you stare into the abyss, the abyss also stares back.And the abyss has lots of really shiny and powerful pokemon. Like Giratina.You would like a Giratina yes? For Justice?
>>29960798We can still be nice, we never had a parent, and we don't want our friend to feel like she's unloved, she's got us, but it would still hurt for her to think her father's just cut her off without a second thought.
>>29960798Assume he's either a street clerk who we regularly jacked for food or he's Us, and thus wants nothing more than fame, shinies, friendship, and the Ascent of Loli Olev.
>>29960826Yeah, and we can be nice without making shit up on the spot.
>>29960849We can do that too.
>>29960826Doesn't mean we have to talk out of our ass about a situation we know nothing about.
>>29960868>>29960849Points valid. Still ok with hug?
You hug her. You have no idea what you can say to her. You know her relationship with her dad is messed up, but you don't really know how they're supposed to be. You've been alone almost you're entire life. This is the first time that you're really understanding what it feels like to depend on someone else. You can't imagine what a lifetime of being close to someone feels like.After what feels like a soft, warm eternity, she breaks the hug."Thanks." Robin holds back a tear. "You're a really good friend." Robin turns to watch the battle, but she stays leaning on you, her hand resting around your waist.You're not sure how it happened, but Machop was knocked out. Pansage leaps from vine to vine, never staying in once place. Vance releases Stunky. On Vance's command, Stunky releases a poison cloud into the vines. Pansage has nowhere to run, and quickly drops.>Cheer for Vance. Let's get some positive energy going>Watch quietly.>Ask Robin a question (write-in)>Something else
>>29960815B-b-but Giratina is a violent pokemon, why not have a more heroic pokemon, like hawlucha.Runnin' 'round with your lucha libre fighter pokemon and beatin' people up and grapplin' dragons.
>>29960904>cheer for Vance, Let's get some positive energy going.
>>29960904>Ask Robin a question (write-in)Has she ever gotten along well with her sisters and cousins? Does she know what it's like to be a good sister, or be a good daughter?
>>29960907Giratina's Exoskelleton counts as some sort of Mask, right? add a Bisharp too
>>29960904>Cheer for Vance. Let's get some positive energy goinglets try to get some happiness going here
>>29960904>>Cheer for Vance. Let's get some positive energy goingNice going. Just caught, and already an asset.
>>29960904>Cheer for Vance. Let's get some positive energy goingit was a good move!
Hey Gobble, when do you usually make your threads? What days?
>>29960898That's what I wanted.>>29960904>Cheer for Vance. Let's get some positive energy goingLet's take her mind off the sad shit
>>29960904>>Cheer for Vance. Let's get some positive energy going
>>29960964What? No.We need the heroic pokemon, nothing says hero like little tiny wrestler bird.
Garbodor is best masked pokemans.
>>29961025>>29961057>>29960964"Hey Kat what are you daydreaming about?""Uhh pokems.""No srsly what are you daydreaming about?"
Vance should get a conkelldurr
Goddamnit I can stay up for one more post.Fuck.
>>29960976(almost) always Saturdays. most Sundays. Rarely Fridays. I try to run during the week in the evening, but I've been insanely busy with work and a plethora of things falling apart in my place orOn that note, I'm helping someone move next Saturday, so there won't be anything happening on the 8th.I think I might just post up a Google calendar to make things easier. I've had to cancel or be late a lot lately and I feel bad, but after a million hours of overtime, I think things are settling down at work.Starting on the 15th, barring a crazy emergency, I'll be starting much earlier.
>>29961133http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeYTwaAhtpA
>>29961157is the region champion a hot chick?and if you still need a region name, might I suggest taking one from a catchpa if it catches your eye?
>>29961172Nooooo, I don't waaaannnntt to go. Nooo, Pleassseezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
>>29960904>Cheer for VanceHe deserves praise!
>>29961201those icuchsta.hataJey countiesThese ingquatand knonyap
>>29961201How about the Solar Region.Since Team Imperium, and Segmentum Solar.
>>29961203It woke up pokés in the game, actually. You use it to wake up an Snorlax that's blocking the path lo Lavander town if I recall correctly.
>>29961203Bro quickhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6tpAeBx_aE
>>29961236Really? Sounded more like a lullaby.>>29961239That helped a little.It's 12:55 AM Where I am right now, so it's late as fuck for me (usually asleep by 12)
>>29961280Same here.I typically sleep at 4 AM though
>>29961305Fuckin' nuts bro.
You cheer loudly for Vance. "Go Vance! Good work!"He gives you and Robin a thumbs up and a wink. His cape billows. Robin hollers her support.Snover freezes Stunky with an ice move, Powder Snow. Snover finishes Stunky off, but Snover falls from the poisin it took while you were talking to Robin.It's just one on one now. Sato releases Lombre.Vance thinks for a moment. He only has one other Pokemon, but he delays. "Alright! Ursaring, give it all you've got!"The huge Pokemon's form takes shape on the field. It gives out a mighty roar to nobody in particular before turning to Vance."That's your opponent Ursaring!" Vance points to Master Sato's Pokemon "Use Slash!"Ursaring inspects it's claws casually.Sato smirks. "You're not trying that old trick, are you? Pretending to have a disobedient Pokemon to get me to put my guard down! Ha, I invented that one."That's the one thing about his fighting style you've pegged down. Every action has a hidden secondary objective. With you, he seemed to want to instruct you more than to beat you. With Robin, he was aggressive to force her to act quickly and decisively. With Vance, you're not sure if he believes what he just said, or if there's an ulterior motive.Lombre strikes Ursaring with a Fake out. Ursaring is momentarily too stunned to move. After a few seconds, she comes back to her senses and roars out in frustration before turning around to charge Lombre."Ursaring, wait until I give you a command!" Vance yells.Ursaring ignores him. Sato acts quickly. "Grass Knot! Now!"Lombre shoots out a grassy vine in Ursarings path. Ursaring comes tumbling down ungracefully. She quickly rises to her feet again and charges once more.(continued)
>>29961311I know, and soon I'll have to start waking up at 4 AM to get to class.
>>29961337Become a lichNo food, no sleep, no aging. just internet all day.
>>29961362I just need to find some children to sacrifice first
>>29961362How did you do it? My research has been stalled for years.
>>29961336...So it is a she, huh. Wonder if she left cubs in whatever mountain Vance dragged her from. That would certainly explain it's cheery disposition
>>29961379That's your problem.Betas who get stuck at "Research" can't become lich.You just gotta be AlphaWalk up to the laws of naturesay "Fuck your shit" in a clear, stern toneAnd then you're a lich.
>>29961409But what if the laws of nature get mad and yell at me?
>>29961409>>29961379It's like, have you seen the dudes who constantly think for hours at a time how they're gonna do things?Or people who plan their day out to the minute and then get stumbled up on details?To be a lich you don't plan to become a lich, or research how to be a lich.You just get off your assAnd be a lich.>>29961436Well let me put it this way.Let's say you got a shiny new convertible.And some fag is jealous.Is that YOUR problemor HIS problem?
>>29961336"Ursaring!" Vance yells. "Listen to me! That isn't going to work! You need to listen to my instructions!"Sato leans on his cane. "This isn't an act, is it?"Vance nods. "No.""Mister Referee. Please stop the match." The referee pauses, then nods. "This match is over! The result is no winner!"Robin flinches. "My dad would do that when he wanted to discourage a trainer from battling again. Gym leaders can call off a match at any time. Technically Vance can challenge the ruling with the Pokemon League, but they give gym leaders a lot of leeway in these situations.">That's crap! Demand Sato allow Vance to finish the match.>Head down to Vance, show him support.>Do nothing. See how Vance handles it>Something else.
>>29961459Rabble rabble rabble.
>>29961452Oh yeah, like it's that simple, I've been trying that for over 750, years, and NOTHING.
>>29961459>>Do nothing. See how Vance handles it
>>29961459>Head down to Vance, show him support.Maybe it was a bit rushed.
>>29961459>>Do nothing. See how Vance handles itall he did was call off the match. there's probably a reason or lesson sato wants to impart that we're not seeing
>>29961459Go down to show moral support, but let Vance handle it. Who knew that this kind of thing could lead to a DQ.
>>29961452Shit, that sounds exactly like my kind of thing.Alright nature, fuck you're shit I'm gunna be a lich>>29961459>Head down to Vance, show him supportBut let's not say anything until he starts talking
>>29961459>Do nothing, see how Vance handles it.I don't really think we should challenge the ruling when Ursaring isn't willing to cooperate.
>>29961467Are you sure you're not already a lich?
>>29961459>>Do nothing. See how Vance handles it>Something else.apologize later to Vance pushing when he wasn't ready.damn it Ursaring...
>>29961467...Wait a minute
>>29961459>Head down to Vance, show him support.Robin's father sounds worse and worse as this goes on. Wanting to discourage a trainer from battling again?
Alright, I must go.Damn you time, the toy of Tzeetch and Dialga alike.
>>29961533dialga liek tiem
>>29961517A certain Junior would have benefited a lot from that. You have any idea how many brats want to become the next big thing only to have his pokes stolen by an evil organization and spending the remain of their lives in a crushing, overpowering depression?
>>29961574I can think of at least one.
You run down to Vance. You hear Robin follow behind you. You don't say anything as you approach. You wait to see how Vance is going to react.Vance signs. "Ursaring, return."For a long moment, he doesn't say or do anything."Master Sato." Vance finally speaks. He bows respectfully. "Thank you for battling me."Sato bows. "It was my honor."To your surprise, Robin asks the question. "Master Sato, why did you call off the match?"Sato retrieves Lombre and walks over to your group. "It was an impressive display, but I'm afraid being a Pokemon trainer is about more than just winning battles. Vance, your Ursaring sees more than you realize."Vance strokes his imaginary beard. "What do you mean by that?"Sato stops Vance's stroking with his cane. "Your act won't fool your Pokemon. Pretending to be sure of yourself and being sure of yourself are two separate things. Ursaring will only believe in you when you believe in yourself." Master Sato walks away.Vance is taken aback. He moves to stroke his imaginary beard once again, but stops himself when he realizes what he's doing. He tries to post with his cape and a cool smile, but it looks awkward. He's trying to put up a strong front. The harder he tries, the more exposed he looks. He's obviously very uncomfortable.>Crack a joke, lighten the mood (write-ins encouraged)>Change the subject, ask if he learned any martial arts moves from the fight>Tell him that you believe in him>Something else (write-in)
>>29961847>>Change the subject, ask if he learned any martial arts moves from the fight>>Tell him that you believe in him"man, you caught it by wrestling it, you're the coolest!"
>>29961847>Laugh at him
>>29961847>He's obviously very uncomfortable.TICKLE HIM.
>>29961847>Crack a joke, lighten the mood (write-ins encouraged)'If you cannot find the strength within to believe in you, then believe in the me who believes in yourself!'
>>29961879Ok no, that was a joke I don't actually want you to put that in.
>>29961847putting on an act my ass, I saw him wrestle that Ursurang all the way back to the Pokémon center himself after his Machop feinted.
>>29961847>Crack a joke, lighten the mood (write-ins encouraged)"You're a tall and attractive guy who wrestles bears, what could you have to feel insecure about?" While tickling him. >>29961895>>29961879Go away, Char.
>>29961847>>29961932Yeah, not just a joke, but a little teasing on the matter that hopefully gets him to face the issue and admit to it, instead of putting it off.
>>29961847>>Tell him that you believe in him"You wrestled that ursaring into the dirt and dragged it back arceus knows how far from the forest to the pokemon center. if you cant believe in yourself for THAT accomplishment, just what he hell is wrong with you?"
>>29961932he looks us dead in the eye and says I'm really a woman
>>29961847Pat Vance's shoulder."I didn't know how to tell you.. I'm sorry."
>>29961847What are you feeling insecure about? You wrestled your bear dude to submission, you had those two girls at the beach into you, and you even managed to get a gym leader down to his last pokemon. You're doing great and you should be proud of yourself.
>>29961847>>Tell him that you believe in himDude wrassled a bear all the way back to the poekcenter. He ain't got nothin to feel uncertain about
>>29961957Pretty much this.
lets speculate possible Vance's possible baggagesibling/parent is E4/Champ giving him an inferiority complex?childhood phobia of battling?ummm...coming to terms with homosexuality?I said speculation, not well thought out theories
>>29962032Everything is Dr. Professor Mr. Stark's coma dream and Vance represents his arrogance.
>>29962032He has an older sister. Maybe she dressed him in frilly clothes as a young boy?
>>29962065I don't want.
>>29962103You're not the only player.I'm guessing oldest sibling and a bunch of over-performing younger sibs.
>>29962103What are you, gay?
>>29962123Would strongly prefer girls in frilly clothes.Though manly men displaying wrestling strength acceptable also.But do not want mix.
>>29962144No no, I was asking don't you wish you had an older sister to dress you in frilly clothes and make you feel pretty?
>>29962161It's not gay shit on the surface.But it will inspire fat sweaty neckbeards to masturbate to the imagined visuals.Ergo it is gay shit, second degree.I will not take part in this, and declare shenanigans.
Vance scratches the behind his head. You move in closer to him."You're a tall and attractive guy who wrestles bears, what could you have to feel insecure about?" You move all over your fingers wildly. "Could it be that you're... Ticklish?" You reach wide and tickle his sides.Vance bursts into laughter. Looks like you found the spot. He tries to spin away, but you glue yourself to one of his sides and attack without mercy. "Robin! Back me up! Get his other side!"Robin hesitates before caving into your instructions. She reaches for his other side. Vance can't defend against the two of you and shouts out his laughter even louder."Come-Come on!" He manages to get a few words out between breaths. "Stop! No! Ah!" He's struggling to keep his balance."You wrestled an Ursaring into submission and dragged it back to the Pokemon center. You had those girls hanging off you without even trying at the beach, and you even got a gym leader down to his last Pokemon."The three of you collapse onto the grass, but you and Robin don't let up. "No! St-hap! Ah hahaha!"You stop. Robin follows your lead. "You've got nothing to feel bad about Vance. I believe in you." You rest your chin on his chest and look him in the eyes.Robin does the same from her side. "I do too." She blushes profusely, but she got the words out. Before it gets too awkward again, you continue your attack. It goes on for awhile before you're all too tired to continue. Finally, the three of you get up and begin to leave.(continued)
>>29962188There's nothing sexual about itI just wish I'd spent more time with my oldser sister.
>>29962201Three-way.
>>29962201Hey cool I was in that tickling thread.Wait did we just ... The spectators.THE SPECTATORS.Oh god the spectatorsThe rumors.THE RUMORS.CONSEQUENCES OF SPONTANEOUS ACTIONS, NOOOOOOOoooo
>>29962227No.
>>29962265Yes.
>>29962227Vetoed
>>29962265>>29962282maybenow shut up and let the nice QM write
>>29962282No
>>29962298You aren't the QM.
>>29962282No.
Guys geez you said there wasn't internet drama and you're all e-molesting each-other.Guys stopit
>>29962324Yes.
>>29962321but I do participate nearly every quest you can bet I will be voting against such actions the whole way.
>>29962310No.
>>29962348I'm going to cautiously oppose porny things, not because I like or dislike them, but because of the type of people porn attracts.
>>29962339this as close to sex as either one of them will ever get.let the shitposters share their love for each other the only way they know how.its okay. its natural
>>29962381I feel like I just walked in on a dog buggering a rabbit to death.It feels bad.
>>29962400it happens every thread and will continue to happen every thread. These faggots cannot into discourse.the sooner you accept it, the sooner the headaches lessen.
>>29962339>you said there wasn't internet dramaI said there was enough drama every thread.Not my fault you can't do reading comprehension.
>>29962339I >>29959787 warned you anon I warned you...
Once again, your party heads to the Pokemon center to get healed up. There's a new nurse on shift, which is a little relieving because the other one was probably getting worried about your constant visits. The three of you sit at a table and Robin takes out a map of the region."We'll need to decide where to go next."Robin points to a location. “I think we should go here next. We can take the ferry across Harmony Lake almost directly to Aquapolis. They have world class hot springs there. Like I said before, it's a medium sized town at best. It's mostly a tourist town for it's hot spring. The small mountain it's beside has a fairly wide variety of ice Pokemon, while the caves and nearby fields are home to a lot of fire types.”Her fingers drag across the map to another location. "The path to Ampberg takes us over a lot of hills. It's nestled in a windy area by the mountain, so there are a lot of windmills there. There are a lot of flying types, but there's also normal, ground, rock, electric, and others."Robin points to a third spot. "Braundalin a complicated town. It's had an immigration boom for a few years which has changed it pretty rapidly. It an old, nearly ancient small town area surrounded by modern roads and and buildings. There used to be a lot of tension and fighting between the old residents and the new ones, but things have calmed down since the gyms merged. It's right near a common migration path for fighting and dark type Pokemon."--------------------Map:1.Novum2.Kindletown3.Chloroville4.Aquapolis5.Braundalin6.Ampberg[voting starts soon. I'll make a new post after people have a few minutes to discuss it]
>>29962560>5.Braundalin
>>29962560Dark types are cool, let's go train there.
>>29962560"Aquapolis.""But what about-""HOT SPRINGS!"
>>29962560Let's do this the hard way and go to Ampberg, and take the full loop around so we end up in Kindletown for our last badge without having to backtrack. If Vance is up for it, of course.
>>29962560ask robin about the gyms in braundalin and ampberg (obviously electric)
>>29962603pretty much, fate was sealed the second Hot Springs was mentioneddon't bother putting it to a vote Gobble
>>29962560[Feel free to ask about any of the towns or if there's anything else you want to do before deciding]
>>29962560I'd say Braundalin, I think Vance could use some cheering up in familiar ground, showing us the sights in town and addressing any issues he might have with his familyPlus, there was that party going on...
>>29962560>4.Aquapolishot springs time
We've got a pretty good team against dark pokemon right?
>>29962560>5.BraundalinWe can probably pass by there on the way to Aquapolis anyway.
>>29962560Braundalin please.
>>29962652I like that idea, let's go to Braundalin and then Aquapolis
>>29962652>>29962660But if we take the ferry and go from Aquapolis to Brandenburg, we won't have to backtrack when it comes time to go East for more towns.
>>29962674More time for training.Besides, travel is pretty quick regardless
Aquapolis
>>29962612You ask Robin about the gym in Ampberg."The gym leader there uses electric type Pokemon. He's is all about speed. When he gets really riled up, he and his Pokemon can sometimes act twice as fast as a normal trainer.""That sounds tough. What about the Braundalin gym?" You point at the city to the north."There are two gym leaders there, but only one gym. The leaders use Dark and Fighting Pokemon in a double battle format."[voting soon, any more questions?]
>>29962646Not at all. The only SE attack we've got is Vlad's Leech Life, whereas Devon resists dark attacks and hits neutrally.. Raistlin and Trunks are weak to it.
>>29962858I thought Psychic was super effective to dark, but I guess I got them reversed
Imo, Ampberg sounds like the best choice gym wise atm
>>29962877heh, Dark is flat out immune to Psychic.
>>29962835Which one do Robin and Vance want to go to?
>>29962877Yup, Dark is supereffective against Psychic
>>29962888>>29962898Then I guess I'll change my vote to Aquapolis
>>29962835>double battle formatSounds baller
>>29962965If it's a double battle we'll need to either battle twice or pick up a fourth for Vance.
>>29963001To be fair, Vance is trying to become a Martial Artist, rather than a Trainer. Badges don't really matter
>>29963022True, but still. It'd be rude if we just left him hanging. The option to do it is always nice
>>29963041Maybe he can face the Fighter 1 on 1
Does Aquapolis have a gym?
Since this is an important one, we'll be voting in a strict manner. Only quote this post and the city you want to vote for.For example, if you want to vote for Ampberg, it should look like this, minus the quotations:">>29962835>Ampberg"All other votes will be discounted.-----------------"Where do you guys want to go first?"Vance answers first "Well, I want to visit home eventually, but if we don't go there first, I won't mind. There's no big rush."You turn to Robin "How about you?""Aquapolis is really nice to visit. I've been there a lot and never had a bad time. If we end up not going there though, I'm fine with that."Neither of your companions has a very strong opinion.>Aquapolis>Braundalin>Ampberg
>>29963110>Ampberg
>>29963110What was Vances home again?
>>29963110>Aquapolis
>>29963110>Braundalin
>>29963101water type
>>29963157I'm just asking if it even has a gym. Gobble didn't say
>>29963131Vance's hometown is Braundalin>>29963196Sorry, yes. There is a water type gym
>>29963196Not that I double checked, but I'm pretty sure he said it did earlier when we were picking between Aquapolis and Chloroville.
>>29963196but anoonnnwater spaaa!No way the worker we pissed off in the lake is going to identify us and cause shit if we take a boat there
>>29963110>>AquapolisGonna take a fairy ride
the vote was decided the very second hot springs were mentioned.I don't even know why there was a vote
Aquapolis takes it!We'll be starting tomorrow, a few hours earlier. I have a few errands to run so I can give an exactly time.I hope everyone had a good time! As always feel free to leave any suggestions, criticisms, questions, or anything else. I'll be heading off to bed right away, but I'll try to address anything tomorrow.
>>29963318
>>29963323Sound fun to me. TTYL, man.
>>29963323did you remember to archive?
>>29963356Just submitted it, but it's taking a long time
>>29963401its doneI voted for it
>>29963415Awesome! Thanks!Sleep tight!
>>29963318The hot springs were mentioned last time too.Personally, I didn't want to go against dark types, hot springs are just a nice bonus.
>>29963323Thanks for running!
>>29963475Yeah, we don't have good prospects for that double battle. Super Sonic and Thunder Wave both hit everything adjacent, so our best tactic might backfire, though Vlad might be able to get to their rear and hit them from the opposite side, sparing his partner (Dan is risky since he is weak to fighting, but Parafusion might be enough to protect him...) man, Dan, Trunks, Devon, and Raistlin have a weakness in that gym. Destiny and Vlad have a bit of synergy, in that, logically, smokescreen shouldn't hamper Vlad, but Feint attack and such is to be expected so it won't be as valuable.
No threesomes.
thanks for running Gobble, 'twas amazing as always>>29963318I like the idea of hot springs episode, but I voted for Aquapolis based on what the group will do better at. Nobody's really equipped to take dark type yet, and we'll all have a harder time on lightning than water
>>29963664Time for trunks to do some powerleveling.
