[Game Thread] Lord Windos’ PokeRole Adventure 2: The Wild Lands

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Seddi takes particular note of Dodger's comment about a paralytic stinger.

"You're right on the money there, pardner.  Let's get wranglin'."

Seddi takes a Nest Ball off of his belt and an Ultra Ball out of his bag.  Time to do some quick pre-battle prep while that Sand Crawler is still asleep (emphasis on quick.  Seddi reckons he probably isn't gonna get away with very much before this Sand Crawler wakes up).

Seddi lets his Rabsca out to float just above the sand, then gets the Net Ball on his belt ready to throw in case the Ultra Ball doesn't work and things go south. 

This Sand Crawler isn't going to know what hit it.

The plan's a simple one: have Rabsca set up a Safeguard just in case, and try to catch the Sand Crawler with the Ultra Ball while it's still Deeply Asleep!  If catching it immediately fails, then it'll be Veluza and Rabscas' turn to weaken it.

Safeguard
A: 4 Special + 4 Fight + 3 Channel = 11d6 base
E: Protects from status conditions!  No paralytics are immobilizing anyone today!

Ultra Ball!
A: 5 Dex + 4 Fight + 4 Throw = 13d6 base if we're rolling it!
Seal Strength: 6d6 vs SC's Will - ?d6 for being Deeply Asleep! = 6d6 vs ?d6

If Stealth Rolls are needed:
Seddi: 5 Dex + 3 Survival + 3 Stealth = 11d6
Rabsca: 6* Dex (favored terrain!) + 3 Survival + 0 Stealth = 9d6

You summon Rabsca, who lets out a pleased (and mostly silent) *Hmm* as they find themselves on familiar and comfortable Terrain once more. + 1 DEX for being on Sand!

No need for Rolls - You, Rabsca, Dodger, and your Entire Party are Safeguard from Status! Something which your soon-to-not be Sleeping quary *notices* - the vibrations from circle get more intense as they begin to rouse, detecting the energy from the Safeguard! Better throw that Ultra Ball quick before it wakes and tries to skewer ya!

Ultra Ball Catch Attempt
 10 Will + 1 Buried + 1 ??? vs Seal Strength 6 + 2 Deep Slumber + 1 Ambush
(5)(2)(3) (5)(6)(3) (1)(2)(1) (6)(6)(4)
(1)(3)(5)(1)(3)(3)(2)(5)(3)
The Ball Breaks! You still can't get a proper look at it, and now it's a little more awake, but you still have a chance to end things before they begin!

Net Ball Catch Attempt 
10 + 3 ??? vs Seal Strength 8* + 1 Sleep + 1 Ambush
(2)(3)(3) (1)(4)(1) (2)(5)(4) (6)(1)(2) (4)
(5)(1)(6) (6)(2)(4) (4)(3)(2) (2) !!!

Close/Clutch Capture Against Sand Crawler! Initiate It's Fortune Roll (Fortune + Luck Dice)!

*Rolls*
...
...
...Nope!

With a flash and a groggy sounding/feeling *Zzzssssmrrrg...?* , the Net Ball sucks the still doozing sand critter up ...

...and with a Decisive *Click!* and a singular Star shooting off from the Button - the sign of an extraordinarily Rare Critical Capture - the beastie was Caught!!

Gotcha! You Caught The Young Shiny Sand Crawler!
Type: Ground/Bug
Ability: You'll see...
Base Stats: Base 3* + 3 ??? , STR 2 - 6 (2), DEX 2 - 4* (2), VIT 3 - 6 (*2), SPE: 1-2 (1), INS: 2 - 4 (4)
Fortune: + 2* 
Happiness/Loyalty: 2/2
Disobedience: 5*
Moves: *Paralytic Stinger (Bug, STR + 2, Semi-Ranged, Roll 3D6 to Paralyze/Badly Paralyze Target, ignores Defensive Abilities), Sand Attack, Harden, Knock Off, Dig, Fury Cutter, Feint (Egg Move), Lunge Delta (Egg Move; STR + 2, Powers up if Target is Paralyzed and/or below 1/2 HP [+ 2 Power for each], Lethal) 
Learnset: You'll see...
Surprise!: Shiny! , 2 Egg Moves! , Small (-2 Base HP, - 1 VIT), Attentive (+1 Alert, Better Waking Rolls)
Note: If Underground, Double DEX for next Move Used; If on Sand, give + 1 DEX instead; this Mon gains or loses Disobedience depending on mood and what's being Ordered, and it's Fortune has been lowered due to Fate just not being on its side.
Gender: Male

As the dust and sand settle and you let out a long *sigh* of relief you hear a sharp and impressed *Whistle* ; turning around, you see the dandy man give you a impressed grin and a thumbs up!

"Nicely done there partner, and even nicer thinking! Got a bit lucky and risky there with the second throw, but this here is Sutalor - Fortunate always favor the Bold, for better or worse, he!

"So, ya want to introduce yourself to the creepin Sleepen Crawler you got now, or wait 'till we get back to Bayhama? Probably want to get gone here sooner than later, 'specially with the commotion we caused, but I say we got enough time for a quick meet 'n greet...if you're brave enough for it, that is."