[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

You're right, let me edit that.

[Lord Windos]

Gym Leader Chuckles Round 5

Ventus looks faintly surprised at Chuckles Misdrevous using a wand , and was intriguied in spite of his pathological hatred of all things magical. "Hmm....a rather clever way to bolster the mystical powers of your Misdrevous, Chuckles. I have a friend that has a Fennekin and dabbles in spellcraft, so perhaps you would care to share how you crafted such a focus? While I strongly disapprove the use of magic, if I have a friend that share an affinity with those 'arts' , then its prudent for me to safeguard them against its dangers however I can," the researcher said, gesturing to the object of interest. Like or not, fell magic of all kinds appears to chase after them like a desperate salesman, so its best prepare for all manner of things...

Being pelted by a salvo of Shadow Balls did nothing to improve her violently wretched mood (Obviously), so she decided that if she wasn't going to put up with Status spam, she sure as Kyurem's Frosty Domain was not going to tolerate this vile spirits assault! So, quicker than the eye could follow, Apsis lunged forward to rake her fangs across Misdrevious in a single attack!

Order: Apsis will use Bite once per round on Misdrevious now, and will tank hits for Starmie until she goes down. She will be the wall that ghost has to tear down!

[Iron]

Moved Shadow Sneak to Knock Off, and Apsis took the first dice of damage.

[Iron]

Gym Leader Chuckles Round 5

Bubble Beam
8 dice, -3 actions = 5 dice
(2)(5)(4)(3)(5)
(2)(1)(2)(1)(5)(4)(3) Mismagius takes 1 damage. 6/7hp

"Mystic water? Good choice. Another way to unlock the "magic" of Pokemon. Some disagree if it is truly magic, of course, but there can be no doubt Pokemon are mystic."

Bite
Down to 3 dice with pain, + curse
(6)(2)(4)(1)(1)
(1)(4)(1)(1) +1 Misdreavus takes 1 dmg 5/7hp -1 pain
Flinch: (3)(3)(5)

Shadow Ball 1
2* Dex + 3 Fight + 5* Canalize (Surprise) = 10 dice - 4 actions = 6 dice -1 pain = 5 dice
(2)(5)(3)(6)(1)
(5)(5)(5) Arbok takes 3 damage. 3/10000hp.

Bubble 2
(2)(4)(5)(1)
(2)(1)(6)(3)(5)(3)(4) Mismagius takes 3 dmg 2/7hp -2 pain

Shadow Ball 2
(3)(1)(6)
(5)(5)(1) Arbok takes 2 dmg. 1 hp remains! -3 pain.

Bubble 3
(5)(1)(4)
(4)(2)(2)(3)(2)(3)(6) Misdreavus faints!

Gym Leader Chuckles was defeated!!

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Nightshade sends out Charmander! The sailor seems to be hiding a smile, and Charmander is quite obviously hiding his mouth behind his fiery tail.

A Charmander! The Fire-Starter from far Kanto, evolving into the overpowered Charizard... Oh my. Call Shiva impressed.

The logically thinking part of her mind - yes, such a part existed in her too - noticed that the fierly lizard must either have Blaze just like her fierly fox or - worse - Solar Power. Whatever it was, Shiva did not have Azurill on hand now, but somehow she was glad about that - while the mouse is no Water Type yet, seeing her Bubble Beam and Water Gun diminished by the bright sunlight might not be that good for her developing confidence which brought her hopefully closer to evolution. Oh, she was also very glad that she did not send out Cottonee without a way to escape the Charmander. It't pain to see the Cottonee's fluff burn...

She picked up that concelaed smile from Nightshade. Too bad that her Insight is not yet high enough to read anything in that smile. She also picked up that Charmander is hidding something from being visible for her. Hmm... Whatever both was, caution was a good choice.

Alright then. Continue. Let's see how the crowd reacts to the following. "Minun? Your performance is not over yet. Show me more of that dancing, lure the Charmander with it, but most important - do that from the back of Raphael." Mentioned Togekiss gave Shiva a curious look, which is returned by an encouraging smile. Not that bright and radient that the Togekiss' rightful owner is capable of pulling off, but still encouraging to some degree. "That's right, dear Raphael, come up and pick up Minun for the ride!~ Cover my rodent a little from any damage, please. And while you're nearby, show the Charmander some direct token of your love! Hehe."


Orders for this Round: Minun will try to lure Charmander by an entertaining Entrainment, Raphael will pick Minun up to carry the rodent on his back. While doing so, Air Slashing on Cherrim and Charm on Charmander! (pun not intended) He'll also cover Minun from suffering further damage, if possible.

Pain Penalization: -2 on Minun, 0 on Raphael.
Secondary Effect: This battle became more of a performance than a real battle. How neat! Hope the audience enjoys.


Accuracy Roll Entrainment on Charmander: 3 Dext + 2 Fight + 1 Performance - 2 Pain = 5 D6, looks good.
Effect: Replaces Charmander's ability - whatever it is - with Minus.

Accuracy Roll Air Slash on Cherrim: 3 Dext + 2 Fight + 2 Channel - 2 Actions = 5 D6, looks good.
Damage Roll: 2 Strength + 3 Power of move + 1 STAB = 6 D6, 1 Autodamage because of SE.
Additional notes: Default 3 CD to flinch the foe, but thanks to Serence Grace, it's 5.

Accuracy Roll Charm on Charmander: 3 Dext + 2 Fight + 2 Allure - 3 Actions = 4 D6, looks good too.
Effect: -2 Strength  for the target. That's too much cuteness for the Charmander!

[Iron]

"Gastly, dive down into the water and retrieve Nathan's berry. And support his Joltik if Joltik wishes to slip beneath my lattice and apply a dip to that burn of his."

Chuckles rings a bell, and the servant from earlier comes in with refreshments, including fancy sports drinks for the Pokemon.

"I'm afraid I cannot revive a fainted Pokemon, not in ways you'd consider pleasant. But this will help nourish your brave fighters who survived the battle conscious."

"Here - the Poikilite Badge! It improves the nimbleness of Pokemon (Dexterity) in a process similar to that of a Mega Stone, strengthened by your bond with your Pokemon." He hands you a glittering navy-colored badge, shaped like a sailor emblem and speckled with holographic mineral. Side by side, you notice the two badges are slightly different based on the location of the embedded minerals.

"Yes, every badge I give out is different, just as no two battles are the same, and no two Pokemon!"

"Misdreavus learned to use a wand all on its own. It was a surprise to me as much as to anyone, I believe. Perhaps all mage Pokemon could learn it with enough training, but I do not know."

You each get $500 for winning, and the badge! +0.5 Dex.

Let's see...Zamboni was worth 12XP, Chuckles is a bit harder given his item restriction and strats. I'd say each of his Pokemon is worth 6XP, x3, so you each get 9XP to divide among your Pokemon. As trainers, I enjoyed your banter with this dour leader, so take 1XP, +2 XP for teamwork. So each trainer gets 12Xp total

Valder gets 1XP for roleplaying during the fight.

[Lord Windos]

Gym Leader Chuckles Round 5

(...)

Gym Leader Chuckles was defeated!!

The somewhat discontent researcher lets out weary, but happy sigh of relief as Chuckles last Pokémon 'gave up the ghost'  and passed out on the battle field. Apsis, battered, beaten, bruised, and beleaguered by Chuckle's Ghost Pokémon, drew up to her full height and let out a emboldened, triumphant *Hiiiiiiissss!*, feeling that she thoroughly accomplished her given role in battle. No malady, be it a Curse, Sleep, or grevious pain stopped her from guarding her master's friend Pokémon from her harm, and she certainly spread some misfortune herself. She slithered back toward not her master's side, but Nathan's , giving the boy a tired but expectant look with their snake eyes. Time for him to fulfill his end of the bargin, after all that bodily harm she took on his Pokemon's behalf, hiiisssss.....

Sparing a bemused glance at his Arbok's priorities, Ventus walked over to shake Sir Chuckles hand and receive his semi unique Gym Badge/Monetary Reward. "That was a grueling, arduous, and fierce battle you gave us, but it was a fine one none of the less. I'm not to pleased with the tactics utlizied by you , but I am not going to let those moves spoil things between us....too much. Thank you for the excellent match, sir. Oh, and thank you for sharing those details about the wand. Not too informative, but its something I can pass along to my friend."

[Nylon]

Valder gets 1XP for roleplaying during the fight.

 (Awwe . thx, that was nice, 'preciate it)

Valder's getting ready to leave, but first he walks up to Zamboni to ask him something. "Nice Gengar. My Ghastly wishes to become a Gengar like yours one day. Any tips for a lesser trainer?"
 Valder feels the social pressure of having done something wrong or too quickly, but hopes it's only a hunch gone wrong.

[Dragonstrike]

Victory Against the Leader!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWKOzpa63-E

Nathan's got that smirk on his face again.  "See, Ven? We had this battle in the bag.  There wasn't any reason to be worried.  They might be ghosts, but they're still pokemon, and that battle was almost flawless on our end despite the difficulties."

He accepts the offer to help with the Chesto Berry and the burn.  Shame he couldn't revive Porygon2, but oh well...Nathan would have to apologize to the duck later.  For now, he had conscious team players to thank. 

"Grid, amazing job out there.  You were easily the star of the show.  I'm sure it won't take too long for you to show your true potential if you keep performing like that.  I'll treat ya to something special later.  Not sure what, but I'll think of something.

"Starmie, great job closing that battle.  You shined bright, even though the performance was brief.  I'm glad we met back on Route 01."

And then the elephant (or rather, giant cobra) in the room...Nathan sighs...did she really have to bug him about this now?

"Aspis, thank you for taking all those hits for everyone.  We couldn't have won so easily without ya.  I'll give you a little meat when we get back to the Center.  No, not now.  I doubt anyone wants to clean up a mess made on a pier or in a nice mansion."

He looks VERY serious for a brief moment.

"And if you lick me again, I'll have Kirlia finish the job those ghosts nearly completed.  So don't.  Got it?"

[Lord Windos]

Victory Against the Leader!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWKOzpa63-E

Nathan's got that smirk on his face again.  "See, Ven? We had this battle in the bag.  There wasn't any reason to be worried.  They might be ghosts, but they're still pokemon, and that battle was almost flawless on our end despite the difficulties."


And then the elephant (or rather, giant cobra) in the room...Nathan sighs...did she really have to bug him about this now?

"Aspis, thank you for taking all those hits for everyone.  We couldn't have won so easily without ya.  I'll give you a little meat when we get back to the Center.  No, not now.  I doubt anyone wants to clean up a mess made on a pier or in a nice mansion."

He looks VERY serious for a brief moment.

"And if you lick me again, I'll have Kirlia finish the job those ghosts nearly completed.  So don't.  Got it?"

The empath let's out another sigh, this one a bit more put upon, before shrugging his shoulders at the boy. "Yes, we won, but it was tension wrought, dubious affair the whole time, so I would not say our battle was as prisitine. One misstep on our part,  and Sir Chuckles would have sent our Pokémon temporarily to the afterlife, and the maladies he rained upon our Pokémon had me rightfully vexed me. We ended up victorious despite all those complications, so I am at peace with what transpire....as long his Ghost keep a respectful from my person," Ventus replied, eyeing those spirits of Chuckles while meaningfully waving his burning incense around him. He knew more powerful exorcisim rites, if they didn't get the warning the second time...

Apsis, displeased that she was NOT getting her meaty treat now, after all that abuse she took, gave him a particularly sullen glare (just short of being a Glare). Just as she was about to repeat her slimy ministrations on him, Nathan's warning caused her to pause just for a moment. She was under no obligation to obey this boy's command, but that Kirlia of his was a dangerous pest, when provoked. So she decided not to lick the boy again....and instead settled for drooling all over his head from high up, before beating a hasty retreat to her master's side. There! That will show the boy that she will not be cowed by his words, hmpt! Ventus quickly returned his giant snake to her ball before the young psychic could retialiate, and let out another round of laughter at him, this time making no attempt to disquise it.

"Hahahaha! Nathan...I recall warning you about her natural disobedience.....hahaha...so what made you think she would obey you now, of all times? Pffft....hahahahaha! " he said, before quickly taking another picture of the drool covered trainer. Another one for the scrapbook, and to show Shiva and Raphael later! Ah...this is what he needed to improve his attitude, after that harsh battle he endured!