[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

Dagny has sent out a Bronzong.

Gustav: (1) = 7
Bronzong: (2) = 6

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Spoiler

Charmeleon looks at Shiva...grunts and nods, as if to say that yes, he IS the same fire lizard that she and Ventus had humiliated yesterday.

"...well, it's nice to see you two are familiar with each other already.  Swiftfire, in your pokeball, please.  I think that's enough fire from you for the time being.  Thank you for demonstrating for Charmeleon."

Charmeleon rolls his eyes.

"...look, I know you don't want to be one upped again, Charmeleon, but can you please tone it down a little for now?  Let's not cause any trouble for the Shelter, alright?"

Hmph.  Fine.  He'd tone it down...for now.  Still felt good to use all those Flamethrowers, though.

"Thank you.  Now then...yeah, I beat Dagny.  Barely, but I won.  And yeah, same one.  Turns out he kinda got obliterated by Dagny awhile ago.  Figured he'd like a chance to travel with someone who actually managed to beat her.  Still got 5 more gyms to battle, after all, so plenty of opportunity for him to show how strong he is."

Charmeleon smiles.  Yup, he was going to enjoy this.

When Shiva looks over her shoulder to see if Ventus is around, Nathan says, "I'm waiting for him to finish his volunteer work.  Said he wanted to talk with me about something."  There's a...slight frown on Nathan's face as he says that.

Well, this was partly amusing and partly unpleasant to see, but in the end the amused side won by a hair, causing Shiva to coyly smile behind the pages. "There is no need to give me such a look, Charmeleon. Please remember what I've been trying to show you yesterday, it's not always pure power and strenght that leads you on the trail of victory." She doesn't elaborate further on this, but she's positive that the fierly lizard does understand what she meant. A Charzard is also known to...leave weaker foes alone, as far as she knew - while on second glance this meant calling her 'weak' in comparison, it made her feel a little safe from this not-dragon Pokemon's rage and fire.

The opening of him (Nathan) having beaten Dagny visibly delighted her, and with Swiftfire being recalled and the bright sunlight having returned back to normal again, Shiva felt fine to actually step forward and pat him on the right shoulder as a sign of congratulation and appreciation. The smile remained. "Pleasant news to hear, indeed!" Yes, this was practically all that she said concerning this, but it was obvious that she meant the congrats honestly. He's by...far stronger than she was in that battle just before... But if even he won 'by a hair', then Dagny must be a tough nut to crack... Will she be able to stand a chance? She didn't knew, but "I wanted to challenge her tomorrow night, as I only have a half shift tomorrow and can accept Gothy into my care afterwards... But I'm having a few errands before I can enter this...steelcage of a Gym for the Final Act." About her very subtle worry whether she'll be able to do well she didn't speak, nor about how these 5 more Gyms got her thinking. Shall she...? But how and why... "Eh, anyway, has she used that...Delta Porygon against you?"

Ven's desire to speak with him now caused Shiva to slightly frown in return. If he requests such a thing after she KNOWS how much hassle he had after speaking and arguing with Nathan over and over, openly and in backrooms, then it must be...important. ....She wanted to be in, even if she wasn't expressing this. Instead, she went for a different approach. "Huh, alright... Well, mind if I'll wait with you? There... is a thing or are a few thing's I'd like to ask him then. For example, the view a spectator gets is relatively different from the one of the challenger." (Can be done in the morning of the next in-game Day, @Lord Windos, if that's alright for you too. Will likely finish with her getting to know Haziel.)

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Dagny has sent out a Bronzong.

Gustav: (1) = 7
Bronzong: (2) = 6

(Its moments like this I would like to have that Dark Pulse...anyway back to the topic)

"Okay Gustav! Lets do our best shoot against Brozong! Lets begin with our favourite move: Water Pulse! Three times! But if in case you feel he will use Hypnosis, Confuse Ray or any Grass Move dodge then go ahead with Water Pulse two times! We must keep stronger attacks and sustain the battle to survive! Lets do it! And in case you get Confuse or fall sleep I use Full Heal."

Water Pulse Acuracy: Dex (3) + Fight (3) + Canalize (3) - Actions (3/4/5) = 6/5/4d6
Damage: Power (2) + STR (3) + STAB (1) + Mega Launcher (2) = 8d6
Notes: D3 Chance to confuse the foe

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

Well, this was partly amusing and partly unpleasant to see, but in the end the amused side won by a hair, causing Shiva to coyly smile behind the pages. "There is no need to give me such a look, Charmeleon. Please remember what I've been trying to show you yesterday, it's not always pure power and strenght that leads you on the trail of victory." She doesn't elaborate further on this, but she's positive that the fierly lizard does understand what she meant. A Charzard is also known to...leave weaker foes alone, as far as she knew - while on second glance this meant calling her 'weak' in comparison, it made her feel a little safe from this not-dragon Pokemon's rage and fire.

The opening of him (Nathan) having beaten Dagny visibly delighted her, and with Swiftfire being recalled and the bright sunlight having returned back to normal again, Shiva felt fine to actually step forward and pat him on the right shoulder as a sign of congratulation and appreciation. The smile remained. "Pleasant news to hear, indeed!" Yes, this was practically all that she said concerning this, but it was obvious that she meant the congrats honestly. He's by...far stronger than she was in that battle just before... But if even he won 'by a hair', then Dagny must be a tough nut to crack... Will she be able to stand a chance? She didn't knew, but "I wanted to challenge her tomorrow night, as I only have a half shift tomorrow and can accept Gothy into my care afterwards... But I'm having a few errands before I can enter this...steelcage of a Gym for the Final Act." About her very subtle worry whether she'll be able to do well she didn't speak, nor about how these 5 more Gyms got her thinking. Shall she...? But how and why... "Eh, anyway, has she used that...Delta Porygon against you?"

Ven's desire to speak with him now caused Shiva to slightly frown in return. If he requests such a thing after she KNOWS how much hassle he had after speaking and arguing with Nathan over and over, openly and in backrooms, then it must be...important. ....She wanted to be in, even if she wasn't expressing this. Instead, she went for a different approach. "Huh, alright... Well, mind if I'll wait with you? There... is a thing or are a few thing's I'd like to ask him then. For example, the view a spectator gets is relatively different from the one of the challenger."

Charmeleon crosses his arms and looks away.  Yeah, yeah, he's got the idea...

"I wouldn't worry too much about him.  I'll temper him into a fine Charizard."

Nathan shakes his head.  "No, no Delta Porygon.  She used stronger stuff than that against me.  A Sand Force Excadrill with Sandstorm, Drill Run, and Earthquake.  A Probopass with Zap Cannon.  And to top it all off, her signature, golden, Sturdy Magnezone.  Her pokemon are slow, but tough, and they know how to fight, and both traits help make up for their poor speed.  She compensated for her slightly above average power with high powered attacks and strategies that compensated for her pokemons' weaknesses."

Kirlia gives Shiva a reassuring smile and a nod.  Forthright doesn't quite understand what's going on...

"Don't worry too much about your odds of winning, though.  Yes, she's prepared, experienced, and doesn't hold back much, but she'll give you a fair battle.  You'll do just fine.  With Drain Punch, Pancham is going to be sturdier than he looks and hitting like a truck.  With Blaze, Braixen will be burning holes in her Steel types should you play him correctly.  Marill's Bubblebeam should do wonders against her anti-fire pokemon.  You get to bring a full team of 6 with you, use 3 of them, and use one item per round of combat.  No wound healing items like Potions, though a held Sitrus Berry would be fine.  Oh, and Lethal damage is allowed if it helps you win somehow.  Used that to my advantage to set half of her Excadrill on fire with a Flamethrower.  Made it easier to take down."

...

Nathan shrugs.  Kirlia gives Shiva a questioning look.  But no objections are made at this time.

"Yeah, go ahead."

[Iron]

Gym Leader Dagny vs Heart Round 4

Again, a pool of water opens up in the floor, allowing Clauncher a place to cool himself.

Water Pulse 1
(5)(3)(2)(6)(3)(1)
(5)(5)(3) Bronzong takes 2 dmg 7/9hp -1 pain
Confuse: (5)(1)(4)

Extrasensory 1
9 dice -1 pain -3 actions = 5d6
(5)(6)(1)(6)(3)
3 Str + 3 power +1 STAB -3 vit = 4d6
(4)(3)(1)(2) Clauncher takes 1 dmg 5/6hp
Flinch: (6) Clauncher flinches 2! He feels a massive reverberation in his head!

Extrasensory 2
(4)(6)(6)(2)
(6)(2)(6)(3) Clauncher takes 2 dmg 3/6hp -2 pain
Flinch: (1)

Water Pulse 3
(5)(1)
(4)(2)(4) Bronzong takes 2 dmg and rings like the bell he is! 5/9hp -1 pain
Confuse: (3)(1)(4)

Future Sight 3
(3)(5)(3)
A massive intangible version of Bronzong appears at the roof of the gym. It hovers over Clauncher's current position at all times. Whenever he moves, it's there, waiting for him. When the time comes, it will drop.

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Well, this was partly amusing and partly unpleasant to see, but in the end the amused side won by a hair, causing Shiva to coyly smile behind the pages. "There is no need to give me such a look, Charmeleon. Please remember what I've been trying to show you yesterday, it's not always pure power and strenght that leads you on the trail of victory." She doesn't elaborate further on this, but she's positive that the fierly lizard does understand what she meant. A Charzard is also known to...leave weaker foes alone, as far as she knew - while on second glance this meant calling her 'weak' in comparison, it made her feel a little safe from this not-dragon Pokemon's rage and fire.

The opening of him (Nathan) having beaten Dagny visibly delighted her, and with Swiftfire being recalled and the bright sunlight having returned back to normal again, Shiva felt fine to actually step forward and pat him on the right shoulder as a sign of congratulation and appreciation. The smile remained. "Pleasant news to hear, indeed!" Yes, this was practically all that she said concerning this, but it was obvious that she meant the congrats honestly. He's by...far stronger than she was in that battle just before... But if even he won 'by a hair', then Dagny must be a tough nut to crack... Will she be able to stand a chance? She didn't knew, but "I wanted to challenge her tomorrow night, as I only have a half shift tomorrow and can accept Gothy into my care afterwards... But I'm having a few errands before I can enter this...steelcage of a Gym for the Final Act." About her very subtle worry whether she'll be able to do well she didn't speak, nor about how these 5 more Gyms got her thinking. Shall she...? But how and why... "Eh, anyway, has she used that...Delta Porygon against you?"

Ven's desire to speak with him now caused Shiva to slightly frown in return. If he requests such a thing after she KNOWS how much hassle he had after speaking and arguing with Nathan over and over, openly and in backrooms, then it must be...important. ....She wanted to be in, even if she wasn't expressing this. Instead, she went for a different approach. "Huh, alright... Well, mind if I'll wait with you? There... is a thing or are a few thing's I'd like to ask him then. For example, the view a spectator gets is relatively different from the one of the challenger."

Charmeleon crosses his arms and looks away.  Yeah, yeah, he's got the idea...

"I wouldn't worry too much about him.  I'll temper him into a fine Charizard.

Nathan shakes his head.  "No, no Delta Porygon.  She used stronger stuff than that against me.  A Sand Force Excadrill with Sandstorm, Drill Run, and Earthquake.  A Probopass with Zap Cannon.  And to top it all off, her signature, golden, Sturdy Magnezone.  Her pokemon are slow, but tough, and they know how to fight, and both traits help make up for their poor speed.  She compensated for her slightly above average power with high powered attacks and strategies that compensated for her pokemons' weaknesses."

Kirlia gives Shiva a reassuring smile and a nod.  Forthright doesn't quite understand what's going on...

"Don't worry too much about your odds of winning, though.  Yes, she's prepared, experienced, and doesn't hold back much, but she'll give you a fair battle.  You'll do just fine.  With Drain Punch, Pancham is going to be sturdier than he looks and hitting like a truck.  With Blaze, Braixen will be burning holes in her Steel types should you play him correctly.  Marill's Bubblebeam should do wonders against her anti-fire pokemon.  You get to bring a full team of 6 with you, use 3 of them, and use one item per round of combat.  No wound healing items like Potions, though a held Sitrus Berry would be fine.  Oh, and Lethal damage is allowed if it helps you win somehow.  Used that to my advantage to set half of her Excadrill on fire with a Flamethrower.  Made it easier to take down."

...

Nathan shrugs.  Kirlia gives Shiva a questioning look.  But no objections are made at this time.

"Yeah, go ahead."

"Its is as Nathan said my dear, so I would head his advice and not overly fret about your upcomming battle against Dagney. So long as you put as much care and attention into your battle strategy as you do with your Pokémon, you'll make a great showing no doubt at all!" Ventus replied to her, as he suddenly appeared inexplicitly out of nowhere and clasped the young scholar on the shoulder after they gave their own recount/assessment of his fierce assault against Dagney's reinforced defenses. He gave Charmeleon a respectful nod of his head, acknowledging them as the boy's newest party member, before resuming speaking. "Her defenders may possess fortitude that rivals my own, but from what I saw they were painfully slow compared to the fleetness of Nathan's own blitzkerg assault. Still, it did afford her plenty of opportunities to nearly turn the tide of battle decidedly into her favor, but he always managed to make miraculous turnabouts or received a windfall and prevailed regardless. From what I saw, I'd swear it was as if Reshirim themselves ordained you would be the victor of that fight, with how fortunate you were throughout it! Don't you agree, Nathan?"

The sociologist said this with a completely affable and delighted smile the was completely honest as he briefly gazed upon Nathan......but never the less carried a certain measure of....reservation. As if it came with a qualifier of some sort, or something was occupying the empath's mind that colored his expression that way; it was hard to tell exactly what, given how closely he guarded his emotion right now. He then looked over to Shiva and gave her a completely different and much more carefree smile, showing this a phenomena that the boy alone would experience/notice.

"Marill, Braixen, and Pancham are the optimal choices for your battle, as they covered the whole spectrum of offensive and defensive options against Steel types, sans Ground, and can take care of point counters on her team like Magnezone and Probopass, and perhaps even a Bug/Steel, Ferrothorn, Doublade, or  Empoleon if she has those in reserve! From what I saw she play an equal game of attrition and precisely checking her opponents, so the key to defeating her is continually putting pressure on her so she hardly has time to recover and muster up a sufficient counter. Debilitating her Pokémon would also work well to undermine her, but from what I saw she equally capable of doing it to yours as well, so keep that in mind and a Status Healing Item handy just in case!"

He punctuated this statement by clasping his hand together and grinning slightly brighter, before he turned one last time to Nathan and gave him a friendly and expectant look. "Sorry for keeping you waiting thus far, but I've completed all my assigned tasks for the day, so I'm ready to return to the Center and commence talking about the extent both our historical Knowledge lay! I can't just wait to eagerly began our discussion!"

Order: Ambush interject into the conversation with Ven's own views on the matter, before subtly asking Nathan to return with him to the Center to have their private discussion in such a way to completely bore/disinterest Shiva , since she doesn't like history at all and he's broadcasting completely 'normal' to her. While I don't mind Shiva enters into the conversation, he very much does since he wants to speak freely and grill Nathan for the details without worrying her! Of course, that likely won't work, but hey, have to play my character, you know?

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

"Its is as Nathan said my dear, so I would head his advice and not overly fret about your upcomming battle against Dagney. So long as you put as much care and attention into your battle strategy as you do with your Pokémon, you'll make a great showing no doubt at all!" Ventus replied to her, as he suddenly appeared inexplicitly out of nowhere and clasped the young scholar on the shoulder after giving thier own recount and assessment of his fierce assault against Dagney's reinforced defenses. He gave Charmeleon a respectful nod of his head, acknowledging them as the boy's newest party member, before resuming speaking. "Her defenders may possess fortitude that rivals my own, but from what I saw they were painfully slow compared to the fleetness of Nathan's own blitzkerg assault. Still, it did afford her plenty of opportunities to nearly turn the tide of battle decidedly into her favor, but he always managed to make miraculous turnabouts or received a windfall and prevailed regardless. From what I saw, I'd swear it was as if Reshirim themselves ordained you would be the victor of that fight, with how fortunate you were throughout it! Don't you agree, Nathan?"

The sociologist said this with a completely affable and delighted smile the was completely honest as he briefly gazed upon Nathan......but never the less carried a certain measure of....reservation. As if it came with a qualifier of some sort, or something was occupying the empath's mind that colored his expression that way; it was hard to tell exactly what, given how closely he guarded his emotion right now. He then looked over to Shiva and gave her a completely different and much more carefree smile, showing this a phenomena that the boy alone would experience/notice.

"Marill, Braixen, and Pancham are the optimal choices for your battle, as they covered the whole spectrum of offensive and defensive options against Steel types, sans Ground, and can take care of point counters on her team like Magnezone and Probopass, and perhaps even a Bug/Steel, Ferrothorn, Doublade, or  Empoleon if she has those in reserve! From what I saw she play an equal game of attrition and precisely checking her opponents, so the key to defeating her is continually putting pressure on her so she hardly has time to recover and muster up a sufficient counter. Debilitating her Pokémon would also work well to undermine her, but from what I saw she equally capable of doing it to yours as well, so keep that in mind and a Status Healing Item handy just in case!"

He punctuated this statement by clasping his hand together and grinning slightly brighter, before he turned one last time to Nathan and gave him a friendly and expectant look. "Sorry for keeping you waiting thus far, but I've completed all my assigned tasks for the day, so I'm ready to return to the Center and commence talking about the extent both our historical Knowledge lay! I can't just wait to eagerly began our discussion!"

Order: Ambush interject into the conversation with Ven's own views on the matter, before subtly asking Nathan to return with him to the Center to have their private discussion in such a way to completely bore/disinterest Shiva , since she doesn't like history at all and he's broadcasting completely 'normal' to her. While I don't mind Shiva enters into the conversation, he very much does since he wants to speak freely and grill Nathan for the details without worrying her! Of course, that likely won't work, but hey, have to play my character, you know?

Nathan shrugs.  "Maybe that Deyo Powder was more potent than I thought it was.  Or maybe Mutios offered her protection again..."

Nathan fiddles with his necklace once more.

"...Dagny's definitely prepared for Ground types too.  Some of her pokemon definitely know Magnet Rise.  Hardly matters if you're not using any ground moves, of course, but she knows what she's doing."

Nathan frowns as Ventus's reservations are shown again...but moreso because of that last statement of Ventus's.

"...yes, let's..."

Nathan's not necessarily thinking to involve Shiva in this conversation either, unfortunately.  Maybe she'll think of some way to get involved in it, though?

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Gym Leader Dagny vs Heart Round 4

Again, a pool of water opens up in the floor, allowing Clauncher a place to cool himself.

Water Pulse 1
(5)(3)(2)(6)(3)(1)
(5)(5)(3) Bronzong takes 2 dmg 7/9hp -1 pain
Confuse: (5)(1)(4)

Extrasensory 1
9 dice -1 pain -3 actions = 5d6
(5)(6)(1)(6)(3)
3 Str + 3 power +1 STAB -3 vit = 4d6
(4)(3)(1)(2) Clauncher takes 1 dmg 5/6hp
Flinch: (6) Clauncher flinches 2! He feels a massive reverberation in his head!

Extrasensory 2
(4)(6)(6)(2)
(6)(2)(6)(3) Clauncher takes 2 dmg 3/6hp -2 pain
Flinch: (1)

Water Pulse 3
(5)(1)
(4)(2)(4) Bronzong takes 2 dmg and rings like the bell he is! 5/9hp -1 pain
Confuse: (3)(1)(4)

Future Sight 3
(3)(5)(3)
A massive intangible version of Bronzong appears at the roof of the gym. It hovers over Clauncher's current position at all times. Whenever he moves, it's there, waiting for him. When the time comes, it will drop.

Heart now is REALLY worry. "Future sight will attack soon. We need to finish this the more quick possible! Gustav! Quick! Use Water Pulse three times again! We must finish this!" (Spend another will point to ignored pain. I know I may screw myself after this, but there is no way to survive without that Future sight hit. I must take down Brozong with Gustav along). Hear begin to pant a lot with this battle. He need to have focus in this battle to not fail!

Water Pulse Acuracy 1: Dex (3) + Fight (3) + Canalize (3) - Actions (3)  - Pain (2) = 6d6
Water Pulse Acuracy 2: Dex (3) + Fight (3) + Canalize (3) - Actions (4)  - Pain (2) = 5d6
Water Pulse Acuracy 3: Dex (3) + Fight (3) + Canalize (3) - Actions (5)  - Pain (2) = 4d6
Damage: Power (2) + STR (3) + STAB (1) + Mega Launcher (2) = 8d6
Notes: D3 Chance to confuse the foe

[Iron]

Gym Leader Dagny vs Heart Round 5

Water Pulse 1
(6)(2)(5)(4)(4)(6) Sensing Heart's determination, Gustav manages to give it all he's got! It's a critical hit.
(2)(6)(1)(6)(3) Bronzong takes 2 dmg 3/9hp -2 pain.
Chance: (5)(2)(5)

Extrasensory 1
(3)(2)(4)(5)
(6)(3)(1)(6) Clauncher takes 2 dmg 1/6hp -3 pain
Flinch: (3)

Water Pulse 2
(3)(1)(6)(2)(3) Close one!
(5)(3)(2) Bronzong takes 1 dmg
Conf: (6)(6)(3) Bronzong became confused!

"Finish it, Bronzong."

Extrasensory 2
(6)(5)(1)
(6)(1)(3) Clauncher faints.

The psychic bell falls, splashing harmlessly against steel. The floor closes up.

"You're looking very peaked, Heart. Are you sure you want to continue? You can always come back for a rematch. I still have Delta Porygon in reserve; I promised you I'd use it. But Bronzong still has a little strength left."

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Gym Leader Dagny vs Heart Round 5

Water Pulse 1
(6)(2)(5)(4)(4)(6) Sensing Heart's determination, Gustav manages to give it all he's got! It's a critical hit.
(2)(6)(1)(6)(3) Bronzong takes 2 dmg 3/9hp -2 pain.
Chance: (5)(2)(5)

Extrasensory 1
(3)(2)(4)(5)
(6)(3)(1)(6) Clauncher takes 2 dmg 1/6hp -3 pain
Flinch: (3)

Water Pulse 2
(3)(1)(6)(2)(3) Close one!
(5)(3)(2) Bronzong takes 1 dmg
Conf: (6)(6)(3) Bronzong became confused!

"Finish it, Bronzong."

Extrasensory 2
(6)(5)(1)
(6)(1)(3) Clauncher faints.

The psychic bell falls, splashing harmlessly against steel. The floor closes up.

"You're looking very peaked, Heart. Are you sure you want to continue? You can always come back for a rematch. I still have Delta Porygon in reserve; I promised you I'd use it. But Bronzong still has a little strength left."

Heart was trying to keep him together. He was panting after all this. But he still want to continue the battle. Heart take Gustav and say. "W..well done Gustav. You did cause that Brozong a lot of damage. You are brave. You deserve a big rest pal." Heart then return Clauncher. Then he stand up and look Dagny with strong and fierce will. "No problemo Dagny. I still have left some strengh with me. I am not so confident about win this pokemon battle, but...like my pokemons I will not giving up so easily. For some reason I excited and pumped to continue this battle. And I think my pokemon would agree with me."

Heart then have some memories of the past. Memories he want to forget. "In the past, I have no one who would trust, or mirror to get stronger...until I meet the others: Ventus, Shiva and even Nathan. After the adventures we have, and the battles we face, I feel I need at least be in a close level with them. I not even stronger like them, but I need try. This is more than just a simple Gym battle Dagny. This is a battle become a stronger person! And thats why I gonna use all my strengh to fight! Rose! Show your fighting spirit! Show them why your my parthneer!" 

Then Rose came out, showing off all her strengh and power (perhaps the effect of Blaze?). To mirror the strengh of her trainer she increase her flames! The Final battle begin..."

(Pokemon BW2 - Battle! VS GYM Leader Remastered)