[Meta thread] Iron's PokeRole Adventure: The Skull Ruins

[Lord Windos]

I did already say that Nathan had asked if he could take some of it with him earlier  Besides, I've been working towards spending 20 exp on that 3rd strength point for AGES now.  Even if I hadn't had a protein drink of some kind, I would have come up with something to explain the rise in strength.  A conveniently placed protein drink just seems like the easiest route

That...not quite the issue I had in mind here, mate. Proteins are supposed to HALF the XP cost to raise STR to the next level, so drinking a Protein based drink and then leveling it up...that could possibly mean you only have to spend 10 XP instead of 20! This is why I'm impressed by your decision, since its a clever way of get to STR 3 with minimum effort on your part.

[Dragonstrike]

I did already say that Nathan had asked if he could take some of it with him earlier  Besides, I've been working towards spending 20 exp on that 3rd strength point for AGES now.  Even if I hadn't had a protein drink of some kind, I would have come up with something to explain the rise in strength.  A conveniently placed protein drink just seems like the easiest route

That...not quite the issue I had in mind here, mate. Proteins are supposed to HALF the XP cost to raise STR to the next level, so drinking a Protein based drink and then leveling it up...that could possibly mean you only have to spend 10 XP instead of 20! This is why I'm impressed by your decision, since its a clever way of get to STR 3 with minimum effort on your part.

Oh?  I hadn't thought of that, admittedly.  Well then...guess we need a GM call on that one.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Totally matches the fighter you are.

Shiva won't ever go beyond a Strenght Stat of 2. EVER. The description of 3 points there sounds hell of out-of-character... But 1. I knew that when I created a physically fragile character and 2. see the strategy she's developing in battle.

[Dragonstrike]

I'm not sure if I'll be leveling Nathan's Insight beyond 2, tbh. Nathan's become rather reliant on Ralts/Kirlia's help when it comes to reading people, so an average Insight is rather fitting, I think. It's not something he'd be focused on developing. Survival or a few specialties might be next on the list of things to level up.

[Lord Windos]

Totally matches the fighter you are.

Shiva won't ever go beyond a Strenght Stat of 2. EVER. The description of 3 points there sounds hell of out-of-character... But 1. I knew that when I created a physically fragile character and 2. see the strategy she's developing in battle.

My love, I would ask you reconsider such an decision, as you are more or less hampering both you and your Pokémon by sticking rather close to such a concept. If I can, I'm going to try and max out Vitality and Insight sometime during the campaign, and get Strength and Dexterity as high as I possibly can too. In DnD games, you ALWAYS want to make a build where you can optimize your Strengths and downplay your weaknesses.

Creating a battle strategy to compensate for your lower STR is great, but keeping it low on purpose will just cause more problems later down the line. You chara isn't a fighter at all, but given that the whole group is going to be involved battling the Scimitars and who knows what else, having more fire power is always a great thing to have! Especially if they start trying to constantly assault, harass, and/or kill us....

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Entirerly your call. I know very well what I wish to level up and what Stats I don't need, just struggle a little what has priotity.

In the morning, Ventus will hang around there and show her around the place, and hopefully give her a great time as well!

How cute by him. *totally innocent moves them to a tank full of Luvdisk*

[Dragonstrike]

There is also the consideration that just practicing something enough will raise it eventually, in theory. If and when Nathan's Insight goes up, it'll probably be after a good while. I'm not completely barred to him developing that area, but again, it's certainly not something he'd focus on (particularly since it has no common, practical battle applications with the changes to the rules we've made).

Let's also not forget that this is Ventus's second potential All-Nighter in a row. If he'll be in any shape to show Shiva around the aquarium the next morning remains to be seen...

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Creating a battle strategy to compensate for your lower STR is great, but keeping it low on purpose will just cause more problems later down the line.

It won't cause what I would call 'problems' directly, but I'm aware of this. Reconsider, sure, but change my mind, doubtful.

By the way, @Iron, you haven't come back to me on this: But did the Fortune Hunter Lady gave me her number or a business card?

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Let's also not forget that this is Ventus's second potential All-Nighter in a row. If he'll be in any shape to show Shiva around the aquarium the next morning remains to be seen...

More coffee.

[Dragonstrike]

Let's also not forget that this is Ventus's second potential All-Nighter in a row.  If he'll be in any shape to show Shiva around the aquarium the next morning remains to be seen...

More coffee.

That's only a temporary solution in the end, though.