[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

Out comes an Ambipom to replace the fainted Pokemon.

Initiative: (2) He'll go right before Swiftfire.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

A young girl in her early teens comes up to Shiva. She's carrying a Dagny's Gym lunchbox, and she's accompanied by her father, who is wearing a League cap and a stern but encouraging expression. He hangs back.

"Are you the one with the Snubbull? Oh...I'm looking to purchase my first Pokemon. I really wanted a Fairy type who could play with me as well as help me catch others. Daddy says having a disobedient Pokemon builds character and teaches life lessons. But Daddy says an untrained and fairly common Pokemon isn't worth more than $1000. So that's what I brought; I've been saving up. What do you think? And Snubbull, what do you think?"

Snubbull just looks longingly out the window, but makes no protest.

"Oh, don't worry, I'll take you on plenty of walks and adventures. Just another year and I'll be old enough to travel by myself. In the meantime, we'll train up and get to know each other."

Shiva was just rummaging and reading through a few of the native songs from Hog Potato/Peanut Swamp written in the book the Fortune Hunter sent her over, occassionaly halted by a little people-watching.  She closes it as that young girl approached her and patiently waits up for her to speak up. Naturally that she picks up that she'll pretty surely encouraged by her father to get this trade done on her own, but respectfully she doesn't comment on this. Actually, it was a bit sweet to see.

"True, that Snubbull belongs to me...yet, that is. How neat to see that you want to start journey with a Fairy Type. There's something special about those, more versality than a random person might think at first, and I find I very relieving to know that they'll protect you from fierce Dragon Types. They're not bonding with everyone, but if you're willing to spend a year getting Snubbull to enjoy your presence and listen to your latter commands in battle, I'm very fine to leave her in your care! 1000$ is very fine, thanks!~ I expected to get way less..." *glancing over to Snubbull* "She seems to have nothing against that as well. Take good care of her and raise her to be a brilliant Granbull, now will you? Remember her origins."

"Okay then, where was the Trading Machine on this floor again?" Besides, are there any PCs as well where Shiva could bring Cherubi into her party, taking the now free spot?

Once the trade has been conducted and goodbyes are shared...

That trade went rather well. Not only got she some sweet cash waiting to be spend here at the Department Store, but also brought a future Trainer with their Starter together. Well, actually that little girl become anything, not just a Trainer... Shiva might miss that Snubbull, maybe, but the positivity had clearly more weight...

Anyway, now with that done, time for business. She's been waiting for this , reconsidered and thought it over a few times, but nothing has changed about her decision. Still, there were safety measures to be taken, as neither would Shiva want that any of her party members accidently run into her just now (does the timeline actually allow Heart to acctually run into Shiva and vice versa?), nor would she want to arise any attention. Therefor, she was looking for a somewhat secure spot at first (possibly lady's room or  fitting room of a store) to put on the Ranger's cloak she bought earlier (it was indeed cozy, but not 'heavy'), tie all her long hair back and put on the hood of the cloak. Afterwards ... Ventus was somewhat right, removing glasses and applying a bunch of black eyeliner didn't change her appearance that much. Should be sufficient, though.

With that done and a nervous look behind, she made her way to elevator.

Where she heads though, is a discretion... I dunno whether you want to get that part done now via private messaging, @Iron. I've nothing against that as I can stay on for around 30minutes longer before going offline for the night, but I'm fine as well if you'd prefer to advance Nathan's battle or Hearts shopping trip now. Or get offline on your own.

[Dragonstrike]

Out comes an Ambipom to replace the fainted Pokemon.

Initiative: (2) He'll go right before Swiftfire.

(Need a Burn chance for that second Ember in round 1 too)

Nathan raises an eyebrow when that Ambipom comes out.  'Good grief, his pokemon are fast.  It's not often that Swiftfire seems to be slower than everyone else.'

He calmly pulls out a Potion and uses it on Yule.  "Hope you don't mind if I heal Yule.  Trying to get these two to work together in preparation for the Little Cup.  The more practice, the better.  Alright then, now that everyone's topped up...Yule, let's see some Vine Whips from you now.  Evasion is good and all, but that's not going to win battles by itself!  Though feel free to dodge any moves that are particularly effective against you.  Swiftfire, Embers.  Lots of them.  Let's show 'em your speed isn't going to be topped so easily."

Vine Whip x3 (Conditional Evasion if he'd be hit by a Super Effective attack.  Same accuracy as Vine Whip)
Accuracy: 9 Base - 3/4/5 Actions = 6/5/4 D6
Damage: 2 Power + 3 Strength + 1 STAB - 3 Defense = 3 D6

Ember x4!
Accuracy: 10 Base - 4/5/6/7 Actions = 6/5/4/3 D6
Damage: 2 Power + 3 Strength + 1 STAB - 3 Defense = 3 D6
Effect: Burn 1 (1 Die)

Gonna focus on Lopunny first, attacking Ambipom if Lopunny is not a possible target/fainted.

[Iron]

Sid Round 2

Vine Whip
(1)(2)(2)(1)(1)(5) Lopunny is just too fast!

"Give up on Defense Curl. Try to apply pain penalties or reduce it to a 2v1. Stay in the air as much as you can after Ambipom does his work!"

Bounce
Lopunny springs up into the air!

Fury Swipes on Swiftfire
9 dice, -1 acc, -4/5/6/7 actions = 4/3/2/1 dice
(2)(3)(4)(6)
(6)(2)(1)
(6)(5)
(5) 4 hits!
2 Str + 2* power +1 stab -3 vit = 2d6
(1)(1)
(1)(5)
(6)(3)
(3)(5)
Swiftfire takes 3 dmg 3/6hp -2 pain.

Ember 1 on Ambipom
(3)(2)(5)(1)
(6)(3)(1) Ambipom takes 1 dmg 6/7hp
Burn: (3)

Vine Whip 2 on Ambipom
(6)(6)(5)(6)(4) Critical hit
(4)(5)(1)(4)(6) Ambipom takes 4 dmg 2/7hp

Bounce 2
(4)(5)(2)
(6)(1) Yule takes 2 dmg 4/6hp -1 pain.
Paralyze: (4)(4)(4)

Ember 2
(6)(6)(4)
(5)(2)(1) Ambipom takes 1 dmg 1/7hp -3 pain
Burn: (1)

Vine Whip 3 on Lopunny
(3)(4)(1)
(2)(5)(4) Lopunny takes 2 dmg. 3/7hp -2 pain

Sid uses a potion.

Bounce Lopunny gets out of there, leaving Ambipom to a fiery fate.

Ember 3
(2)(5)
(4)(2)(1)
Burn: (3) Ambipom faints.

Yule only declared 3 actions.

Bounce
9 dice, -7 actions = 2 dice
(3)(2) Lopunny misses Yule, and Swiftfire is quick to take advantage.


Ember 4
(4)
(6)(4)(4) Lopunny takes 3 dmg 4/7hp -1 pain.
Burn: (3)

Sid Round 3

Another Pokeball goes spinning onto the field.

[Dragonstrike]

Swiftfire snuffs.  And THAT is what happens to those who try to ruin her fun.  She was enjoying this, and she wasn't going to stop until she decided to!

"Well, two down, two to go.  Keep up the good work, you two!"

(Still no switches from Nathan.)

[Iron]

Out comes Swellow!

[Dragonstrike]

'Swellow, eh?  How fitting for him.  Alright then.'

"Yule, keep up the pressure on Lopunny with Vine Whip.  If he's out of reach, smack that Swellow around with Take Down!  We're gonna have you goin' out in style if at all posible!  Swiftfire, keep up with the fire power, but don't burn that bird!"

Vine Whip x3 (Take Down on Swellow instead if Lopunny isn't a valid target)
Accuracy: 9 Base - 1 Pain - 3/4/5 Actions = 5/4/3 D6
Damage: 3 D6
Effect: Potential recoil if Take Down is used and does damage.

Ember x3 (Flame Charge on Swellow instead if Lopunny  isn't a valid target)
Accuracy: 10 base - 2 Pain - 3/4/5 Actions = 5/4/3 D6
Damage: 3 D6
Effect: Burn 1 (1) for Ember.

[Iron]

Sid Round 3

Vine Whip
(3)(1)(4)(6)(3)
(4)(4)(1) Lopunny takes 2 dmg 2/7hp -2 pain.

Bounce - 3 actions

"Good call on switching from Ember when attacking Swellow! Swellow, four Plucks or Endeavors!"

Pluck 1
9 dice -4 actions
(3)(3)(1)(5)(6) Never fail
2 Str + 2 power +1 STAB -3 vit = 2d6+1
(4)(2) Yule takes 2 dmg 2/6 -2 pain.

Flame Charge 1
(5)(5)(1)(3)(3)
(1)(5)(2) Swellow takes 1 dmg 6/7hp
Swiftfire leaps into the air at an already increased speed to smash against the bird.

Take Down
9 dice, -2 acc, -2 pain, -4 actions = 1 dice
(1) A reckless miss

Bounce 2
(4)(5)(1)
(4)(4)(2) Yule faints. He swings around for one last look at Swiftfire and passes out.
(6)(3)(2) He's also paralyzed.

Pluck 2
(4)(1)(3)(2)
(5)(1) Swiftfire takes 1 dmg 2/6hp

Ember 2 on Lopunny
(6)(2)(2)(2)
(4)(3)(1) Lopunny takes 1 dmg 1/7hp -3 pain
Burn: (1)

At the same time, Sid is yelling "Mirror Coat!"

Mirror Coat 3
9 dice -5 actions -3 pain = 1 dice
(4)
(6)(4)(4)(5)(5) Swiftfire faints. It's about time she gains +1 Loyalty, though! She looks at you (not at Skiddo lol) as if to show how close she was to winning against this third and fourth Pokemon!

[Dragonstrike]

(Ooh, Swiftfire and Orthros both have 4 loyalty now!  Sweet! Still waiting on that 5th loyalty point for Kirlia as well, though...)

Nathan smiles, happy to see his pokemon performing so well. Particularly Swiftfire. She'd be as strong as Bo's Rapidash one day. Just have to keep working at it...

"Good comeback, Sid.  But can you handle my last two as well?  Kirlia, join the fray with Porygon-Z!"

Kirlia's more than happy to comply, Trace kicking in as he enters the battlefield (Not forgetting it this time, yo!).  Porygon-Z is its usual, erratic self of course.

"Kirlia, triple Confusions!  Porygon-Z, triple Tackles! Finish that rabbit off when an opportunity presents itself!"

Confusion x3
Accuracy: 9 Base - 3/4/5 Actions = 6/5/4 D6
Damage: 2 Power + 3 Strength + 1 STAB + 1 CP - 3 Defense = 4 D6
Effect: Confusion (1)

Tackle x3
Accuracy: Same as Confusion's
Damage: 4 D6

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Their selection of traditional, battle-relevant Held Items is quite limited, and mostly having to do with metal. Or other items they can manufacture reliably. Most held items have a touch of power to them that humans can't reliably replicate.

Hard Stone: $500
Magnet: $2000
Metal Coat: $3000
Sharp Beak: $750
Rocky Helmet: $2500
Wide Lens: $1275

Too much expensive to Heart taste. He was thinking to buy that Hard Stone to Aron, but perhaps It would a better Idea to buy in other opportunity. Heart decides to the evolution aids floor. He was hoping to find a moon Stone when he decides evolve Caesar in Nidoking. And take a look in the others floors: Pokémon Toys, Training Aids, eletronics, crafting items and Almanac items (he is curious to see what they have).