[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

Nathan sends out Shinx. (5)
Spira sends out Luna the Drifloon. (2)

Luna is a little worried going up against the Electric lion, but Spira encourages her saying, "Don't worry, we can handle this, just do your best."

Nathan looks thoughtful.  "...well, I can't say I was expecting you to switch, Spira.  I suppose this could still work in my favor, though...however..."

Given how reluctant that Shinx looks to battle, it should be clear to Spira that the little electric lion cub's Ability is Rivalry, not Intimidate.  Shinx is looking back at Nathan as if to say 'Do you really want me to fight that pokemon?'

Nathan simply nods back to Shinx, who subsequently sighs and gets ready for battle.  Fiiine, he'll do it.  He doesn't really want to, but he will.  At least he can take comfort in the fact that he has a type advantage this time...

"...well, let's just see what happens.  His Ability might be hindering him instead of helping, but I think that's something we can work around."

[Mikaruge108]

Given how reluctant that Shinx looks to battle, it should be clear to Spira that the little electric lion cub's Ability is Rivalry, not Intimidate. Shinx is looking back at Nathan as if to say 'Do you really want me to fight that pokemon?'

And it is; "Hmm... Thought an electric-type would be more thrilled to fight a flying-type, unless..." *chuckle* "Of course, Rivalry, while a useful ability, it has its downfalls."

[Dragonstrike]

And it is; "Hmm... Thought an electric-type would be more thrilled to fight a flying-type, unless..." *chuckle* "Of course, Rivalry, while a useful ability, it has its downfalls."

And at that comment, Shinx fixes Spira with a narrow eyed stare, trying his best to look intimidating.  He'll show that human that he ain't afraid of getting into a scrap!  He'll win this battle, you'll see!  It won't be like the last time he got into a fight!

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Cherrim gets a training roll. A Crafting roll!

(5)(6)(6)(2)(4)(5) (2)(3)(4)(6)(1)(1) (6) = 7 bonus

Now that went fast!~ Are the +2 bonus dice from the UltraSnax eaten a few (in-game) hours already included in that roll? I'm not quite sure from counting this pool though it appears like not, so I'd rather ask.

A savannah like this would make a good habitat for a few Minicorn. They do need some trees, but they have an almost magical ability to hide their entire bulk behind one little tree. And no one really comes out into this savannah, so Minicorn will have some time to establish a population before the trainers hear about them.

It's a bit sad to know that despite that almost magical ability they still went extinct eventually in the region. :C Shiva holds the pinkish Egg - or rather the incubator containing the Egg - close and safely in her arms as she and her Pokemon fly over the savannah on Tropius' back while leaving a comet's tail of leaves, petals and sparkles chase behind them, is she able to feel or sense something from the young unicorn within the eggcradle, especially if she also softly wraps the Ethereal Ribbon around it...?

[Iron]

Cherrim gets a training roll. A Crafting roll!

(5)(6)(6)(2)(4)(5) (2)(3)(4)(6)(1)(1) (6) = 7 bonus

Now that went fast!~ Are the +2 bonus dice from the UltraSnax eaten a few (in-game) hours already included in that roll? I'm not quite sure from counting this pool though it appears like not, so I'd rather ask.

A savannah like this would make a good habitat for a few Minicorn. They do need some trees, but they have an almost magical ability to hide their entire bulk behind one little tree. And no one really comes out into this savannah, so Minicorn will have some time to establish a population before the trainers hear about them.

It's a bit sad to know that despite that almost magical ability they still went extinct eventually in the region. :C Shiva holds the pinkish Egg - or rather the incubator containing the Egg - close and safely in her arms as she and her Pokemon fly over the savannah on Tropius' back while leaving a comet's tail of leaves, petals and sparkles chase behind them, is she able to feel or sense something from the young unicorn within the eggcradle, especially if she also softly wraps the Ethereal Ribbon around it...?

I did not include the Snax XP.

With your heightened perceptions, you can feel the Minicorn's similar senses reaching out to feel the environment here. She seems content. Inside an Egg, she can't have any more complex an emotion than that.

[Iron]

Nathan vs Spira Round 2

Rivalry reduces Shinx's strength.

[b]Wild Charge 1
(5)(5)(5)(2)(1)(5) (4)(1)(6) - Critical hit
(6)(5)(1)(6)(4) Luna takes 5 dmg 3/8hp -2 pain
Recoil: (5)(3) Shinx takes 1 dmg 6/7hp

Amnesia 1
(6)(1)
+2 Def for Luna, though it's a little late after that earlier blow!

Thunder Fang 2
(6)(3)(5)(4)(5)(3) (2)(6) - another crit
(5)(2) Luna takes 2 dmg 1/8 hp -3 pain.

And that's the match! It's 1 to 1.


Spira, when you submit your replacement choice, you can submit orders for what your new Pokemon will do if Nathan doesn't switch. If he does switch, you'll get the option to choose new orders in light of the new information.

[Iron]

It is now Day 74 for Terra, Shiva, and Heart. Safari Zone takes a long time so it's worth getting to our third day of that while the PVP battle concludes.

Nathan can also flashforward to Encounter 3 if he wants.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

I did not include the Snax XP.

With your heightened perceptions, you can feel the Minicorn's similar senses reaching out to feel the environment here. She seems content. Inside an Egg, she can't have any more complex an emotion than that.

Oh. Mind to quick-roll out these two bonus dice please? Technically the Snax should proc for that Crafting Roll, but if something scenic speaks against that, let me know.

Shiva much enjoys the content feeling of her young uni and ends up hugging the Egg on the flight back. Once having reached Cress City again, she'll make her way back to Teazel Valley with Helios' help and doesn't do anything extraordinary before eventually turning in for the night.

That's ending her Day, I might get to type up her first Encounter later today - but don't count on it.

[Iron]

I did not include the Snax XP.

With your heightened perceptions, you can feel the Minicorn's similar senses reaching out to feel the environment here. She seems content. Inside an Egg, she can't have any more complex an emotion than that.

Oh. Mind to quick-roll out these two bonus dice please? Technically the Snax should proc for that Crafting Roll, but if something scenic speaks against that, let me know.

Shiva much enjoys the content feeling of her young uni and ends up hugging the Egg on the flight back. Once having reached Cress City again, she'll make her way back to Teazel Valley with Helios' help and doesn't do anything extraordinary before eventually turning in for the night.

That's ending her Day, I might get to type up her first Encounter later today - but don't count on it.

Oh for some reason I had it in my head that it was XP instead of dice. My bad - I do need to roll those.

(4)(5)

2 more!

[Dragonstrike]

Thunder Fang 2
(6)(3)(5)(4)(5)(3) (2)(6) - another crit
(5)(2) Luna takes 2 dmg 1/8 hp -3 pain.

And that's the match! It's 1 to 1.[/b]

RAWR!  That's Shinx celebrating with a victory roar!  (not an actual Roar, though)  Yes, he shocked that balloon into next week!  That's what that human gets for trying to use a Flying type against him!  RAWR!

That victory right there is a huuuuuge self esteem boost for Shinx.  That went WAY better than the last battle he was in!  He actually got to attack this time, for one!

Nathan chuckles, happy to see that Shinx is feeling pretty good about himself right now. "Sorry Luna didn't get to do much, Spira. Didn't want fighting her to drag on for too long. Battle's still rather even, though!"