[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

Riff and Raff

"Ha! I remember that troublesome Ponyta for sure. Not nearly as obedient as mine!

Riff sends out Ponyta!
Initiative: (6) + 3 Dex = 9

"And unfortunately, I have another of Uncle's projects here. Riff, you better protect me!"

Raff sends out Skiddo.
Init: (1) + 3 Dex = 4

Swiftfire: (5)
Porygon: (1)

So the order is Swiftfire, Ponyta, Porygon, Skiddo.

[Lord Windos]

Ventus gets up from off the ground, and dusts of his pants, before assessing the battle situation. Given how hard that Ronin was floundering against Ariel, he would say it was going poorly...for the Spearow, that is. "Ariel, keep up your assault on Spearow until its knocked out. I want those Sticks, for I know that they are a delicacy in many culinary institutions around the world..."

Order: Ariel is going to continue drenching that Spearow until its knocked out, upon which Ventus will grab the sticks and leave the bold bird behind bereft of baggage. Then, I want to see if Lucifer got lucky with finding anything from his search, before I decide what I encounter I want next!

[Iron]

Lucifer didn't find any treasure for Ventus, but he found one for himself: a Golden Delicious apple. Now he doesn't have to kowtow to Ventus for sweet treats!

[Dragonstrike]

VS Riff and Raff!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NBStj_XQ4s (sound familiar?)

"I think you'll find she's plenty obedient as long as you aren't trying to ride her without permission.  Swftfire, you know the drill.  Porygon, Sharpen up and start Tackling their Ponyta!  And to both of you, avoid KOing their pokemon as well."

Swiftfire
Order: Flame Charge followed by Embers!  Skiddo's going to get roasted!
Accuracy:
- Flame Charge: 3 Dexterity + 2 Fight + 1 Brawl - 2 Multiple actions = 4 D6
- Ember: 4 Dexterity + 2 Fight + 1 Brawl - 2/3 Multiple Actions = 5/4 D6
Damage: 2 Power + 2 Strength + 1 SE = 4 D6 base + 1
Effect:
- Flame Charge: Raise dexterity by 1
- Ember: Burn 1 (1)

Porygon
Ability: Download activates, raising Strength by 1!
Order: Sharpen followed by Tackles!  Ponyta is going to get battered!
Accuracy:
- Sharpen: 3 Dexterity + 2 Fight + 1 Brawl - 2 Multiple Actions = 4 D6
- Tackle: 3 Dexterity + 2 Fight + 1 Brawl - 2/3 Multiple actions = 4/3 D6
Damage: 4 Strength + 2 Power = 6 D6 base
Effect: Sharpen raises Strength by 1.

Pause Conditions: Either of my pokemon reach -2 or -3 Pain, or something changes the flow of the battle significantly.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Comite Round 2


How splendid! Thunder Wave was an instant hit.

"Minun, great work, thank you. Now retreat to me!" Shiva then turned to the Azurill in her arms, giving the mouse an encouraging smile. "Lil' one... Now it's your turn. Minun has impaired the foe for you, so please show your best and use Water Gun. No brutal force though, play it smart and just weaken your foe!"


Orders for this round: Water Gun. Until a -1 Pain penalization is inflicted on Comite, holding back if the attack inflicts more! Again, if this action fails this round, do it again in the next round until it succeeds.
Effect: Slight damage. Weakening for the catch.
Secondary Effect: Azurill seems to have had a valued partner in her past. I try to catch up on that feeling.
Accuracy Roll: 2 Dexterity + 1 Fight + 2 Channel = 5 D6dice
Damage Roll: 2 Strenght + 2 Power of move = 4 D6dice + 1 Autodamage due to super-effective
Additional notes: No Will Points here, the 'use your best' is just to encourage Azurill.


So... How many dice consists Comite's Will Roll now with -1 due to paralyzis and -1 due to Pain Penalization? According to the map we're still in Fireweed Forest, so the rule -1 Will due to being a friendly non-Bug Type is still real? Asking because this will determine my action in the following Round - attack again or attempt a catch right away.

[Iron]

"Then let's begin!"

Riff and Raff Round 01

Flame Charge from Swiftfire
(6)(1)(6)(6) - 3 successes


Evasion
3 Dex + 2 Fight +1 evasion -2 actions = 4 dice
(2)(1)(5)(1) Skiddo is too short and stocky to evade Ponyta's charging blow.
Dmg:
5d6 (forgot stab), -3 vit, +1
(6)(3) +1 Skiddo takes 2 damage. 4/6hp.
Swiftfire Dex+1
Burn: (4)

"Ponyta, partner up with Skiddo. Give her cover. And use Flame Wheel to get into position!"

Ponyta leaps off Porygon and lands next to Skiddo. Skiddo has 1/2 body coverage; dmg pool reduced by 2 vs fire attacks.

Flame Wheel by Ponyta
(5)(4)(4)(4)(5)(2) Crit!
2 Str +2 power +1 stab -3 vit = 2 dice + 2 crit = 4 dice
(3)(6)(3)(2) Porygon takes 1 damage.
Burn: (5)

Sharpen
(6)(5)(3)(4) Porygon gets into shape!

[b]Ember from Swiftfire.
(6)(1)(3)(1) Miss


Tackle
(6)(1)(5)
7 dice with STAB, = 4 dice
(4)(1)(3)(5) Ponyta takes 2 damage. 4/6 hp.

From behind Ponyta, Skiddo fires a barrage of Leech Seed.


Leech Seed
Acc -1, -3 actions, -1 pain = 1 dice
(6)
Ponyta was seeded!
The nibbling vines climb up her flanks.

Leech seed sucks up (4) 1 damage from Swiftfire to Skiddo. 5/6hp for Skiddo.

Riff and Raff Round 2


Summary: Porygon and Swiftfire and Skiddo are down 1hp. Ponyta is down 2.

[Iron]

Yes, this will be the last encounter set where the -1 Will for bugs is in play. So in total Comite has -3 Will. His catch rate isn't too crazy either, so he should be pretty easy to catch at -1 pain.



Comite Round 2

Water Gun
(1)(6)(6)(6)(1)
dmg: 4 dice, -3* vit, =1d6+1
(1) Comite takes 1 damage.

Rock Throw
0* dex + 2 fight +2 -1acc = 3 dice
(3)(1)(2)

Comite Round 3

Water Gun
(2)(5)(3)(1)(2)
(5) Azurill holds back, so Comite takes 1 damage.. Now at -1 pain.

Confusion on Azurill
(6)(2)(3)
5 dice, -2 vit = 3 dice
(5)(5)(4) Azurill takes 3 damage! Into the hat she pops, with an apologetic glance at her master.
Conf: (3)

[Dragonstrike]

"Heh, clever. But let's try something a little different now. Swiftfire, Growl and obstruct! If they're going to kill our damage, let's do the same to them! Assist Porygon with Tackles of your own after Growl, and swap to Ember when Ponyta is withdrawn!"

Swiftfire
Order 1: Growl and obstruct! Trigger Flash Fire if possible by providing a little cover for Porygon! Two can play this game!
Accuracy: 3 Dexterity + 2 Fight + 0 Perform - 2 Multiple Actions = 3 D6
Effect: Lowers Strength by 1

Order 2: Help Porygon with Tackling Ponyta! Use Ember instead if Ponyta is withdrawn mid-round!
Accuracy: 4 Dexterity + 2 Fight + 1 Brawl -2/3 Multiple Actions = 5/4 D6
Damage: 2 Power + 2 Strength -3 Vitality = 1 D6 (every bit counts, I guess)

Porygon
Order: Keep Tackling Ponyta!
Accuracy: 3 Dexterity + 2 Fight + 1 Brawl - 2/3 Multiple actions = 4/3 D6
Damage: 4 Strength + 2 Power + STAB - 3 Vitality = 4 D6

Pause Conditions: Either of my pokemon reach -2 or -3 Pain, or something changes the flow of the battle significantly.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Comite Round 4


Oh... "H...Hey, dear one, don't give me such an expression... You did great, you hear?" Careful strokes over the Azurill's head. "Listen, you followed my order absolutely well and fulfilled the given task, so there's no need to be sorry..." A cuddle through the top hat for Azurill! Clearly trying to give the blue mouse the feeling that her actions were all right and fulfilled. "You'll never evolve if you don't take my appreciation to you to heart... There, please take a look! Your opponent is weakened, just as I wished, and your battle partner - Minun here - is all glad as well..."

Now... Free Pokeball... A little hard to draw one from bagpack's side pocket if one arm has to hold Azurill close... ...  ... Ah, there is one! Found.


Order for this round: Catch attempt 1! Regular Pokeball, Seal Strenght is 2.

[Iron]

Riff and Raff Round 2

Growl
(5)(3)(6)
Opponent Str -1

Ponyta and Skiddo move flawlessly as one. They have obviously practiced this maneuver, and of course their trainers are tightly bonded.

Flame Wheel
(4)(1)(4)(3)(4)(6)
Down to one damage dice, can't be reduced further.
(5) Porygon takes one damage. 4/6 hp -1
Burn: (3)
However, Flash Fire triggers!

Tackle from Porygon
4 dice -1 pain = 3 dice
(5)(1)(1) Miss!

Suddenly, Raff gives a low whistle, and the nephews take cover. Skiddo springs to attention, and sharp leaves fill the arena.

Razor Leaf
3 Dex + 2 Fight + 2 -1acc = 6 dice
(4)(2)(3)(6)(2)(6) I believe you're intended to just roll once for all opponents.
1* Str + 2 power + 1 STAB - 3 vit = 1 dice, -1 dmg to Ponyta
(1) This move really needs a crit to be useful in this battle.

Tackle from Swiftfire.
(3)(1)(2)(1) Miss.

Tackle 2 from Porygon.
(3)(2) Miss as well.

The battle quickly devolves into a brawl, with the fire horses trying to inject themselves between their partners and their opponents.

Leeching: (1) No damage.

Riff and Raff Round 3

Tackle from Swiftfire.
(5)(4)(4)(2)(1) Hit.
(6) Ponyta takes 1 damage. 4/6hp -1

Flame Wheel from Ponyta
(5)(1)(6)(6)(5) with a -1 pain penalty. Still a solid hit.
(5) Porygon takes 1 damage. 3/6 -2 pain
Burn: (6) Porygon was burned

Tackle from Porygon
(6)(2)
(6)(3)(5)(1) Ponyta takes 2 damage. 2/6hp

"Skiddo, let's rid ourselves of that pesky Flash Fire! Use WORRY SEED!"

Worry Seed
(6)(2)(3)(4)(6)
Swiftfire's ability is now Insomnia. Since Ponyta didn't use a fire type move before this ability change, Flash Fire is now entirely negated.

"I don't think that Ponyta ever slept anyway. I remember sneaking into her pasture and trying to tip her over when I was younger. She always had one eye open, it seemed."

Tackle2, Swiftfire
(3)(1)(4)(1)(3) Miss. In the general melee, Swiftfire can't line up a clear shot.

Tackle2, Porygon
(4) Hit
(5)(4)(5)(3) Porygon temporarily unsharpens his beak, blunting the blow and allowing Ponyta to limp slowly off the battlefield. He looks at Nathan, showing that his misunderstanding in dealing damage against orders last time he battled was just that, a misunderstanding.

"My next Pokemon is an easy choice. Wingull, go!"

Leeching: (4) Swiftfire takes 1 damage. 4/6 -1.
Skiddo is fully healed.

Burning:
Vitality -2 (3)
Porygon takes 1 damage. 2/6

Riff and Raff Round 4

Summary: Ponyta is out of the battle. Swiftfire 4/6 and still seeded. Porygon 2/6 and burned.. Wingull and Skiddo are fresh.