[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

"...if I didn't care to include you, we wouldn't all be sitting here right now, planning how we're going to tackle the caves as a group.  Now, are we done bickering about something that doesn't even matter in the long run and going to get things done?"

Concerning the Pokemon Selection...

"...I am trying to factor in the fact that Valder can carry two extra pokemon.  Between all 5 of us, that's 30 pokemon we can carry.  I can loan out Starmie, both Combee, and Grid without any issues for the most part.  I can potentially loan Yule to Shiva because he likes her, but he'll want to stay close to Swiftfire whenever possible, I'm sure.  The Combee will also want to stay close together as often as possible.  My other pokemon, I can't make any guarantees they'll behave for a long period of time if we end up separated.  I have..."

*looks at notes and counts*

"...32 pokemon listed.  Which 2 are going to be the least necessary?"  Nathan glances at Gargryph.  He's still waiting to see how...and if...it will go about healing Heart...

Pokemon

- Ralts (Hypnosis, Lucky Chant, Heal Pulse, can heal himself, not leaving Nathan's party, period)
- Calam the Absol (Dark type, danger sense and Future Sight, very strong, VERY fast)
- Starmie (Illuminate and a Water type)
- Solomon the Slowking (knowledgeable, Hidden Power, Water type)
- Yule the Skiddo (Vine Whip, sturdy mount if anyone is having trouble walking)
- Swiftfire the Rapidash (dim light source, sturdy mount if anyone is having trouble walking, can generate money over a long period of time with Pay Day)
- Zippy and Princess the Combee (can help gather food and water)
- Grid the Galvantula (Can spin webbing and generate electricity if needed)
- Ditto (self explanatory)

- Lilith the Gothitelle (knows many important things according to the Shelter, Future Sight, but somewhat Disobedient)
- Tropius (produces fruit, can fly the group over gaps they otherwise couldn't pass, strong Grass type, sturdy mount if anyone is having trouble walking)
- Furret (navigator, bulky, Me First)
- Azu the Azumarill (Helping Hand, Huge Power, Water type, chipper)
- Yena the Poochyena (Keen sense of smell, tenacious, slightly bioluminescent due to a genetic oddity, Dark type)
- Cottonee (Grass and Fairy type, can heal herself)

- Gustav the Clawitzer (Water type, Heal Pulse, Mega Launcher)
- Rose the Infernape (dim illumination, very strong attacker at the expense of her own safety)
- Patrat (navigator, sharp eyesight)
- Delta Onix (Can burrow, but is disobedient.  Ditto's help is probably necessary)
- Trevenant (scary tree, can heal himself)
- Gargryph (Healing ability can heal himself and allies)

- Theo the Pawniard (Dark type, Defiant, sharp blades for etching stone)
- Haunter (Ghost, Hypnosis)
- Frogadier (Water type)
- Mamo the Mamoswine (big and strong)

- Raphael the Togekiss (versatile)
- Aspis the Arbok (bulky and versatile)
- Michael the Breloom (very strong, easy to heal)
- Lucifer the Noibat (bat pokemon)
- Malphena the Misdreavus (Ghost, Icy Wind)
- Abaddon the Wobbuffet (self explanatory)

Concerning Supplies...

"...if we have a few Hurtloams, then we just need a Max Potion if an emergency occurs, assuming everyone already has the Potions, Super Potions, and Antidotes handy.  That's going to be $500 per person if we split the cost of one equally."

Nathan spends a few minutes copying some of his notes, then hands out a checklist to everyone.

General Stuff to bring

[ ] Lots of Food and Water (store extra in pokeballs to carry more)
[ ] Light sources (Flashlights, headlamps...)
[ ]Climbing Gear (pitons are particularly useful.  Can be used in combination with metal nets the local pokemart sells to hold back rock slides)
[ ] A couple balls of kite string
[ ] Digging tools
[X] Pokemon that can summon or find food and water
[X] Pokemon that can burrow and/or Dig
[X] Pokemon that can act as a light source (Illuminate, Fire types...)
[X] Pokemon that can heal others (Heal Pulse, Milk Drink, Softboiled, Wish...)
[X] Pokemon that can help in additional ways
[ ] Repels? (Would need a lot to be useful for a long period of time)
[ ] Clothes that keep us warm [Nathan's very glad Shiva thought of that]
[ ] Pokeballs! Many many Pokeballs.
[ ] Many Potions, some Super Potions, some Revives/Hurtloam, a Max Potion?, many Antidotes
[ ] Digital recording devices (might be useful for recording info)

A scoff is issued at Nathan's continued obstinacy, along with a frown firmly etched into his face as he tried his best to resist the urge to leave the meeting and their foolishness.

".....My point and everyone's still stands, Nathan, and it would serve you best to keep that in mind going forward. Your actions with Ralts were unacceptable regardless of perspective, no matter how much you wish to avoid the issue altogether, so don't let this happen again. "

That statement being rather severely declared, Ventus falls into a semi-disgruntled silence as he motioned for the boy to continue, his former good mood mostly eradicated by the turns the meeting took. If it wasn't for Shiva's and Cottenee hidden or not reassurance, he'd entirely be a sour puss at this point, so thank Reshirim for their support!

Concerning Pokémon Selection:

When it came time to offer their opinions on least necessary Pokémon to bring on the trip, the researcher responded in an calm and even tone that carried none of the weariness and animosity he currently felts towards the boy.

"My recommendation to exclude Zippy and Princess still stands, as Tropius can supply fruit daily and Gustav can supply claw meat intermidately , and enough supplies can be purchased between us that we won't run out of food if we ration carefully. Water will not be an issue either with three of the type on our team. I would also like to advice Valder to store away Mamo for this trip, as they pose an even great threat to potential cause cave ins with Earthquake than Hanael with Magnitude. If they agree, then another Pokémon can be selected to join the expedition. Otherwise, use of Earthquake should be prohibited in all but the most dire circumstances. Of course, this is assuming that Valder wishes to accept our Pokémon, so we still need his input on this, or otherwise sacrfices will be made. My earlier compromise is still on the table too."

Concerning Medical Supplies:

"*Looks at list, and nods his head in response* Agreed. I'm willing to contribute $500 Poke to buy the Max Potion, or $1000 Poke if anyone of us can not or does not want to chip in for some reason (IE: @Nylon , if Valder wants to keep his Poke, say so!) . I'm willing to buy the Digging Tools, 2 Repels, and enough Supplies, Pokeballs, and Potions to cover my own needs and wants. My wardrobe has plenty of sweaters and cold weather clothing that I'm happy to share among the group, and I have a durable digital camera and several memory cards for it."