(03-14-2024, 06:16 AM)Lord Windos Wrote:

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Penelope's eyes sparkle at you admit your interest, with her coming forward to grip your hands as she bounces up and down!

"Really?! Great! The more the merrier! If you have a Affinity with Water you HAVE to give the Prelims! Probably nothing like what connection you have with the element, or as exciting as straight Battling, but it's a experience I think EVERYONE should have at least once! We still have a couple spots left open for Independent Swimmers or Water Specialists, man and Mon alike, and I can easily get you one spot after I tell them the mess you save me from! Here, let me give you a copy of the Rule so you can look over!"

She rumages in her lil fanny pack inventory, and pulls out a Flier that details The Swim Meet Prelims and all the Rules that entail. Doing a quick read over....

- The Meet is divided into three parts: Speed (How fast one can complete a lap back and forth across a Olympic sized swimming pool), Endurance (How far or how long one can swim against a heavy current in a more specialized Deep Sea Current Pool, and Skill (Clearing a obsticale course set up between multiple interconnected parts). Each is its own seperate category a person/Mon can compete in, but nothing is stopping the particularly ambitious from trying out all three.
- There are 3 Different Categories of Entries: Man, Mon, and Both. 
- The basic rules is that the competitor has to be actually in and on the Water and move across it directly across in order to qualify - those that hover above, carrying someone over, try to use hydrokinesis to clear a path through, or use various elemental techniques to create a solid path through the water is grounds for immediate DQ. Notably, however, their are no rules against walking across the water - indeed they have a ruling concerning Surkit that permits such movement, so you could use that Ruling to simply jog through the course. Or try - if they have a ruling in place for this, that must mean the organizers have planned for it in some way and compensated accordingly...
- Scoring is based on both Completion Time, Overall Technique, and Completion of Optional Objectives - In Mechanical Terms, the Better Swimming Roll, the Better Plan you have with Said Swimming Roll or Actions, and Trying to Accomplish Side Objectives get you more points. The ones that place within the Top 3 can move onto the District Qualifiers and receive Prizing for their Rank. Participates at minimum get a couple of Bottles of Fresh Water and a couple of Oran Granola Bars (+ 3 HP, + 1 Accuracy Dice on Next Attack, Can Be Held) for their troubles

Reading over all this you look back to the school girl, who is looking at you with eager expectation. So, what's you answer going to be? Join in the Prelims directly, or simply watch with your Mons as a spectator? Or try to find a proper Trainer Battle here - though it's not a guarantee, the more Sporty Types tend to be packing Pokemon and are more than willing to have a friendly or heated match!

(03-14-2024, 09:28 AM)Spiritmon Wrote: Oz, little by little get more calmed, because of Hecate intentions. She did hug Hecate, trying to calm herself from the near killing action. She is a bit better now. Still shaked by everything, but more good now.

Before Seddi come, Oz would like to say something to Dodger. 

She sigh when got better and then walk at Dodger. "*Sigh* I still scared for what happened...however I see you have no bad intentions in what you did Dodger. You are a good friend, and friends sometimes do...mistakes. This one almost cause to loose something precious to me, but it did not this time. And you save her life because you bring a Full restore to heal her."
"All is forgiven. I still angry at your cat for not restrained, but I not angry at you anymore." She hold his hand. "I still want to be your friend and meet you more times. And if possible have other future battles with you. Just be careful next time alright?"

Oz try to cheer up Dodger giving him the best sincere smile she have. "Besides, it was a good lesson this battle aside of the lethal thing. This battle show I still have a long path to go, and to my Pokemon to get stronger. Thanks for the battle Dodger."

(03-14-2024, 09:10 AM)Dragonstrike Wrote:

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Well, looks like it's about time for the cowboy to step in.

Oz hears a rather familiar voice coming from the treeline!  "Don't do anything rash now, ma'am.  Wouldn't want to have to write you up for a misdemeanor."

...and appearing on the scene like he's some sort of cop is Seddi, accompanied by his Ceruledge and Rabsca!

"Roll me over and call me an olive.  Wasn't expecting to see you here, Oz.  Guess that saves us all one introduction later."

Seddi briefly turns to address Dodger.

"Some fine swordsmanship your feline friend had there, Dodger.  Managed to even impress Ceruledge.  The lady does have a point though, not that I think need to elaborate on that."

His focus then turns squarely to Oz, an apologetic look and genuine concern on his face.

"I think I owe you an apology as well, Oz.  Seems I'm unintentionally causing you grief again.  Dodger's pokemon seemed to have decided he needed to show off since I was watchin' that battle.  You and your partners doin' alright?"

And then Oz see Seddi, surprised by his appearance. "Seddi? Why you here?" Oz just hopped this doesn't sound rude, just surprised.

Towards his question, Oz look at Hecate. "Hecate is okay now, and Fortuna is just annoyed by the results of the battle, but aside of that they are okay. Just have our pride wounded, but nothing more serious than that." She look at Dodger and Seddi, a bit suspicious. "Do you two know each other?"

(03-14-2024, 07:26 AM)Mikaruge108 Wrote:

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(03-14-2024, 06:48 AM)Lord Windos Wrote:

(03-13-2024, 11:54 AM)Mikaruge108 Wrote: (OOC: New fangame get!)
The Sanddug is promptly sent to the PC to be healed.

Darren, still somewhat fatigued from the weirdo lady, makes his way to the Afterlife club. If they're closed/don't let him in, he'll find something else in that area to do.

(Perhaps one of many, depending on how many I end up drawing from....)

Since you already had a rather bad run in with Miss Fortune, I'll say that you don't find the Afterlife Club (Since it's location is rather hard to find and Oz never told anyone about it yet), but you do end up finding a nice little Alolan style dive to hang out at. They're offering some fruity drinks that help energize a weary soul (No cost), while if you're a rich guy they offer various Berry Drinks that range between $500 - $1500 Poke per glass that'll have you singing for more. They also offer a variety of Malasada for $600 (Raise Happiness, and a Chance for Bonus Effects!), or a Big Malasada for $1200 that Cures ALL Status Conditions, Raises Happiness, Bigger Chance for Bonus Effects, and can be Shared with multiple Pokemon per use (3 Uses per Unit, can be used to cure the Status of up to Three Pokemon Simultaneously, and other uses can be save until later) .  They also have karaoke if you or your partners want to goof off a little!

As for other stuff, you'll have to brainstorm ideas for yourself - going to the Bar would not constitute as a full Encounter, so either pick something to do or let fate once more carry you...

Darren has a couple of the free drinks, then brashly challenges one of the fellow patrons to a Pokemon battle.

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(03-14-2024, 10:10 AM)Lord Windos Wrote:

(03-14-2024, 07:26 AM)Mikaruge108 Wrote:

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(03-14-2024, 06:48 AM)Lord Windos Wrote:

(03-13-2024, 11:54 AM)Mikaruge108 Wrote: (OOC: New fangame get!)
The Sanddug is promptly sent to the PC to be healed.

Darren, still somewhat fatigued from the weirdo lady, makes his way to the Afterlife club. If they're closed/don't let him in, he'll find something else in that area to do.

(Perhaps one of many, depending on how many I end up drawing from....)

Since you already had a rather bad run in with Miss Fortune, I'll say that you don't find the Afterlife Club (Since it's location is rather hard to find and Oz never told anyone about it yet), but you do end up finding a nice little Alolan style dive to hang out at. They're offering some fruity drinks that help energize a weary soul (No cost), while if you're a rich guy they offer various Berry Drinks that range between $500 - $1500 Poke per glass that'll have you singing for more. They also offer a variety of Malasada for $600 (Raise Happiness, and a Chance for Bonus Effects!), or a Big Malasada for $1200 that Cures ALL Status Conditions, Raises Happiness, Bigger Chance for Bonus Effects, and can be Shared with multiple Pokemon per use (3 Uses per Unit, can be used to cure the Status of up to Three Pokemon Simultaneously, and other uses can be save until later) .  They also have karaoke if you or your partners want to goof off a little!

As for other stuff, you'll have to brainstorm ideas for yourself - going to the Bar would not constitute as a full Encounter, so either pick something to do or let fate once more carry you...

Darren has a couple of the free drinks, then brashly challenges one of the fellow patrons to a Pokemon battle.

You find one tanned 'dude-bro' kind of man willing to throw down with you, as he's looking to impress his girlfriend by showing 'some drunk Rissy' who's the boss here in a 2 v 2 Single Battle!! You both go out on the streets and send out your Pokemon, and his first one is a Friktiki, who's flaming masked visage glares down upon you as they beat their cheat and began hooting out a battlecry! 

Initiatives:
*Rolls*
*Rolls*
Friktiki goes first, and then whatever Pokemon you send out!

Tiki Wreaki Round 1!

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(03-14-2024, 09:28 AM)Spiritmon Wrote: And then Oz see Seddi, surprised by his appearance. "Seddi? Why you here?" Oz just hopped this doesn't sound rude, just surprised.

Towards his question, Oz look at Hecate. "Hecate is okay now, and Fortuna is just annoyed by the results of the battle, but aside of that they are okay. Just have our pride wounded, but nothing more serious than that." She look at Dodger and Seddi, a bit suspicious. "Do you two know each other?"

(03-14-2024, 10:03 AM)Lord Windos Wrote: The Seddi comes onto the scene and does his part in further diffusing tensions, causing Rodger to doubletake between you and him with a mild look of shock, before he was suddenly cracking up in laughter!

"You two know each other? Well I'll be Rolled Out 'ver the Fire and called a roasted Chestnaught, hah! Yeah, I know this fellow, Oz - he's the one I was telling you about last night! *Shakes his head, amused* Found him on a beach alone, and you by yourself on the surf 'n shore. Do I just have a knack for Picking Up people while I'm just beating feet on the sand, huh? *Grins* Well, if it lead me to such fine and fiesty folks such as yourselfs then I got nothing to complain about!"

If there be nothing else to talk about or do, you two can Move on to your Next Encounter of the Day whenever - just putting this out there FYI , not trying to rush!

(03-14-2024, 09:11 AM)Lord Windos Wrote: (...)With all that said, how would you go about making a Protective/Shielding Spell, based on what Bern Knows, What Ideas He and You Have, the Power you have on Hand, the Moves your Pokemon Knows, and ultimately how you think that Spell should Work and its Final Effect? 

Also, having a Name to Say while Casting a Spell makes it much easier and can make them stronger or 'come together' better: as a freebie, the Norse Rune-Word 'Algiz' means Protection, and can be used as is or as a part of a larger Name/Chant to make a spell 'More Protective.(...)

(03-14-2024, 12:23 PM)Dragonstrike Wrote:

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A Lighthearted Moment: Meeting the Mysterious Pokemon - Pokemon SV

"Good to see no harm's done.  You had me worried for a moment there."

As for Oz's question about why he's here, Seddi has a bit more to add to what Dodger said.

"After Dodger picked me up off of the Forsaken Beach yesterday, I eventually caught wind that he was looking into a particularly nasty critter that's calling that place its territory.  The very same one I was tellin' ya about, in fact.  I decided to swing by and have a chat with him about it.  Given we only just finished talkin' about it, I don't really blame that feline of his for goin' all out if he wanted to show me what he can do to somethin' far stronger.  Didn't need to take it out on your partners without warnin' though."

Back to talkin' to Dodger!

"Funnily enough, Oz is one of those interestin' folks I met yesterday that I was tellin' you about earlier.  Certainly a small world sometimes, isn't it?"

And back to Oz!

"Don't think I've ever heard of a Mega Hatterene before.  Looks like it has some serious firepower, too.  If I'm being honest, I was pretty impressed even though things didn't really work out the way you were expecting.  Might be tough for even my pokemon to keep up with that kind power!  There's always room for improvement, but you should give yourself and your partners a little more credit."

(03-14-2024, 12:44 PM)PhantomUnderYourDesk Wrote:

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(*claps and rubs hands*  Ohooo, I sooo like what you shared there about Spell-Creation, me feels I'll have looots of fun creating and casting actual and real magic! And on a side note, thanks for making me want to re-watch SpaceDandy now due to all what you made with Nyan aka Meow!)


Hmm... With all that in mind, let's go for a bit of a different route: Instead of a Shielding/Protective Spell for the tossed objects, we'll try to alter the tossed object's trajectory mid-air so that it basically changes its path [ = What does it do to a Target] and therefor evades any Psycho Cut = no damage taken due to an altered trajectory [ = What is the Effect of the Spell] .It's not outright shielded anymore, but it is still somewhat protected from taking damage as it evaded in the last secound before it'd take harm.

That should be a lot more doable than a Shielding Spell, since Bernhard has 4 Dext + 2 in both Evade and Alert (you're fast, quick and attentive, my boi, all needed if you want to hit a flying object mid-air), has had enough practice channeling and making use of Zephy's Flight + Graceful Levitation skills, both Myra and Nirix know Quick Attack (doubles movement speed, and a quick reaction is needed if you want to cast a spell onto a flying object), while the latter has Agility too boost speed further.

Read: The object is still lowkey 'shielded' from taking damage, the route to achieve this is different though. Oh right and the word used to cast it: "Locomotor!" or "Loct!" if abbreviated.

(03-14-2024, 01:11 PM)Spiritmon Wrote:

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Oz nod her head. "Now it makes sense. Well, it is a surprise. Yesterday, after our...meeting with...that person, I go to a beach to try to be alone and then go...well...alone I suppose." She looks at Dodger. "But I ended up meeting Dodge, and we become good friends. We had a blast yerterday in some amazing place called Afterlife. Recommend you go to that place someday if you got the chance."

She looks at Dodger and Seddi. "*Sigh* It is truth what you told me right? I still fearful in what to do about with that information. But in anyway of form, I will work to capture another Pokemon for my team. My Pokemons is strong, but I prefer to have backup just in case things get dice. I deeply care about my sisters as you see."

Oz wave her hand when Seddi speak about Hecate Mega form. "Pretty cool huh? Well, it was a time when we were traveling some caverns a few years ago, when we were lost in some adventure in Galar. We were just passing though and then I fell into some cavern. Meet a bunch of cavern Pokemon, but my team was able to deal with them. Then we found some kind of gem, and after retrieve it and giving to the professor of the region, the professor was capable to identified as a Hatterinite. We then acquire a Mega Ring, and then boom, Mega Evolution."

Oz show her amulet with the Mega Ring on it. "We never tried before that power, since we were more busy walking and traveling. Today was the first test of this power. And it was quite impressive!" She then get closer to Hecate and pat her. "And yeah, we still need room to work it, but we gonna get there. Speak of witch (heh, "witch")..."

Oz then look at Seddi. "Despite what happened, I still thrilled for battle, and my team could need some kind of training too! So how about it we have a fight Seddi? A 3x3 match? I could need your help later to get another Pokemon on my team, but I could help in work with your Pokemon training. I mean...we gonna face a Malefic Monstrum, and I would like to learn more about the fighting style of my allies if we gonna face such danger together. But only after I take care of my Pokemon health since they still a bit brused after the fight."