[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Gym terrain is pretty much always considered destructible. I'm not sure how an Explosion could be rendered nonlethal - maybe while the opponent happens to have cover?

Gym Leader Tanuki vs Terra Round 2

The little old ladies get a knowing grin, and mouth the word together with Tanuki -

"Spinda, ENCORE!"

Encore 1
15 allure dice
(3)(1)(3)(5)(5)(3) (4)(1)(2)(4)
Basteele's actions are locked!

Stealth Rock 1
No effect!

Feint Attack 2
(3)(1)(1)(3)(3)(1) (4) It hits anyway.
(3) But deals no damage.

Spikes 2
The battlefield is COMPLETELY littered with Spikes now, but you can only enter at one point so it doesn't really matter.

Feint Attack 3-5
(6)(2)(3)(4)(5)(3)
(3)(1)(1)(1)(5)
(4)(5)(4)(6)
(3)
(3)
(4) Basteele takes just 1 dmg after all that. 7/10hp -1 pain.

For my own record keeping, Spinda has used 3 out of 4 moves.

(I thought you could make ANY Move Non-Lethal, if you order your Pokemon to make it so? Heck, their's president for such with Explosion, given that Weezing unleashed a decidedly not so deadily one all the way back in the beginning of the game, so I don't see why a much more well trained Pokemon can't pull off the same trick)

Both of Terra's eyebrows are raised at Basteele getting Encored......[b]before he just shrugs and sends out Melly in their stead, who lunges energetically onto the arena with a happy *BARK!* , and immediately eyes her foe with playful peep! Oh joy joy joy, a tough and fluffy Spinda to tussle and tangle with! Yay~!

"Encore? Clever. Forgot that Spinda could learn that Move. *Shakes head* Did not gain you much advantage, though. *Half smirks* Basteele Iron Defense too tough for you? Making you Faint Attack? *Chuckles*"

Oooh, Pun Burn! The worst kind! How will she handle it?!

Orders: Switching out to Melly, and doing some banter! Let's see how Tanuki reacts!

[Iron]

Spoiler

Gym terrain is pretty much always considered destructible. I'm not sure how an Explosion could be rendered nonlethal - maybe while the opponent happens to have cover?

Gym Leader Tanuki vs Terra Round 2

The little old ladies get a knowing grin, and mouth the word together with Tanuki -

"Spinda, ENCORE!"

Encore 1
15 allure dice
(3)(1)(3)(5)(5)(3) (4)(1)(2)(4)
Basteele's actions are locked!

Stealth Rock 1
No effect!

Feint Attack 2
(3)(1)(1)(3)(3)(1) (4) It hits anyway.
(3) But deals no damage.

Spikes 2
The battlefield is COMPLETELY littered with Spikes now, but you can only enter at one point so it doesn't really matter.

Feint Attack 3-5
(6)(2)(3)(4)(5)(3)
(3)(1)(1)(1)(5)
(4)(5)(4)(6)
(3)
(3)
(4) Basteele takes just 1 dmg after all that. 7/10hp -1 pain.

For my own record keeping, Spinda has used 3 out of 4 moves.

(I thought you could make ANY Move Non-Lethal, if you order your Pokemon to make it so? Heck, their's president for such with Explosion, given that Weezing unleashed a decidedly not so deadily one all the way back in the beginning of the game, so I don't see why a much more well trained Pokemon can't pull off the same trick)

Both of Terra's eyebrows are raised at Basteele getting Encored......[b]before he just shrugs and sends out Melly in their stead, who lunges energetically onto the arena with a happy *BARK!* , and immediately eyes her foe with playful peep! Oh joy joy joy, a tough and fluffy Spinda to tussle and tangle with! Yay~!

"Encore? Clever. Forgot that Spinda could learn that Move. *Shakes head* Did not gain you much advantage, though. *Half smirks* Basteele Iron Defense too tough for you? Making you Faint Attack? *Chuckles*"

Oooh, Pun Burn! The worst kind! How will she handle it?!

Orders: Switching out to Melly, and doing some banter! Let's see how Tanuki reacts!

I'll definitely let you do it nonlethal, I was just trying to think how it would be flavored. 

Tanuki laughs a long laugh. You can see her biting back some puns of her own. She doesn't mind the banter, but she doesn't really get into it herself. The three old ladies, though, are shocked that you would say such things to a Gym Leader and a woman. 

Melly: (3)

Tanuki doesn't swap.

[Lord Windos]

"I just ask if you know Dagny because you are emulating her right now. The best offense is a great defense, she always says. And she loves Steel!"

 
- Slight Flashback! -

*Looks somewhat surprised at Tanuki's remark, before shrugging befuddlely*

"I am? Huh.....okay? Just decided to lead with Basteele, since she could give me.......long term tactical advantage over you? That is all. *Shakes head* No. Best offense well rounded, and flexible. Must be able to.....adapt and face all situation, quickly. Like Steel too. Could say.....its a part of me. *Shakes* Not my favorite type, though. Don't have one."

[Iron]

Tubareel Round 1

Screech 1
(6)(5)(2)(1)(3)(3) (2)(3)(3)
-2 Def for Tubareel

Bug Bite 1
(2)(2)(3)(6)(6)(5) (4) (6)(3)(1) Critical
9 dice -1* vit
(2)(6)(1)(2)(1)(6) (6)(1) Tubareel takes 3 dmg. The attack was super effective. 20/23hp -1 pain

Skull Bash 1
The Pokemon scrunches itself up, lengthwise. It looks very strange in this form. Its jaws snap continuously as this is going on.

Bug Bite 1A-E
(5)(3)(5)
(2)(5)(6)
(6)(6)(2)
(1)(3)(1) Miss
(5)(5)(3)
(6)(5)(4)(2) = 4
(3)(5)(5)(1) = 3
(5)(5)(1)(6) = 4
(3)(5)(3)(2) = 2 Tubareel takes 13 dmg 7/23hp -2 pain

Fury Cutter 1-5
(4)(1)(5)(1)(2)(5) (1)(6)(5)(5)(5) crit
(4)(5)(6)(6)(2)(6) (4)(4)(3)(3) crit
i'll roll some damage now
5 Str + 1 power +1 stab -1 vit +2 crit = 8d6
(3)(6)(2)(4)(3)(4)(4)(1)
(3)(2)(5)(3)(4)(1)(4)(5) Tubareel faints. It lies half-beached on the shore.

There's 12XP for ya!

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

I'll definitely let you do it nonlethal, I was just trying to think how it would be flavored. 

Tanuki laughs a long laugh. You can see her biting back some puns of her own. She doesn't mind the banter, but she doesn't really get into it herself. The three old ladies, though, are shocked that you would say such things to a Gym Leader and a woman. 

Melly: (3)

Tanuki doesn't swap.

Terra half smirk turns into a full one as he sees the Abnormal Gym Leader enjoying his wordplay, before it smooths back into his usual stoic seriousness as he gets ready to convey his orders to his Lightning Fenrir. Polite, well mannered, and respectful as he often is, the sagely monk was not above some good old fashion ribbing, joking, and banter, especially when the situation invites it! Helps (Or doesn't) that his lack of social grace lets him do it so freely too, if he was in the mind and mood for it!

"Melly, Electric Terrain, then zap Spinda. A lot. Give them a shock."

Order: Starting off with Electric Terrain for both the + 1 Dice on Electric Moves and to great Sleep Protection to Terra's entire team, then having Melly really light it up with 3 Discharges, which should pretty much bypass Tangled Feet if it ever becomes active again! If ET misses for some reason, though, repeat it as necessary. Let's do as a conductor does, and use some electromagnetic force!

Moves

Electric Terrain and Discharge: Both have 10D6 Base Accuracy, later has 9-10D6 Damage, AoE, and *Paralyze 3*

[Iron]

The swarm of Combee seem very proud of helping, and Princess moves to assure them they have done well. As they dance around her, led by Zippy, Princess begins glowing! She rotates in the air until she's horizontal, she duplicates her hexagons, and she stretches regally upward!

Immediately upon the light fading, all present are struck by a powerful psychic/pheromonal wave of command! She stays subject to Nathan's authority, but she considers all others as helpers who should not question any demand she might have. Combee swarm from all over Elanor, laying sticky globs of honey at her feet. She takes just a tiny bit from each to recover from the demands of her evolution.

Elanor honey is a glossy yellow, like the flowers, and tastes slightly of butter. It sells for twice as much as normal. All told today, you gathered 10 barrels from all sources.

Vespiquen can use 5 Will Points to summon a massive assortment of local Combee, like the one in Ginger Town did. You can use them for some semi-permanent construction purpose, and they'll grant massive bonuses to Vespiquen's Orders, but they don't attack on their own.

[Iron]

Gym Leader Tanuki vs Terra Round 3

Uproar 1
(6)(1)(3)(2)(3)(2) (4)
8 dmg dice with item, = 2d6
(3)(3) Geez, can't catch a break

Soon it becomes utterly impossible to sit still in the gym, as the slides and tubes soon buzz with static and the room resounds with Uproar. The three old ladies leave, straight up.
Electric Terrain 1
(2)(1)(6)(4)(1)(1)

Uproar 2
(1)(1)(6)(2)(1)(4) It barely affects Melly, who's already supercharged.
(4)(2) Melly takes 1 dmg

Discharge 2
(6)(6)(3)(1)(5)
(2)(4)(1)(2)(3)(6) (4)Spinda finally takes 3 dmg 4/7hp -1 pain
CD: (4)(3)(6) Spinda was paralyzed

Uproar 3
(6)(2)(6)
(1)(4) Melly takes 1 dmg -1 pain

Discharge 3
(6)(1)(4)
(5)(6)(5)(3)(5)(1) (6) Spinda faints!

Need to know if you'll switch.

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Gym Leader Tanuki vs Terra Round 3

Uproar 1
(6)(1)(3)(2)(3)(2) (4)
8 dmg dice with item, = 2d6
(3)(3) Geez, can't catch a break

Soon it becomes utterly impossible to sit still in the gym, as the slides and tubes soon buzz with static and the room resounds with Uproar. The three old ladies leave, straight up.
Electric Terrain 1
(2)(1)(6)(4)(1)(1)

Uproar 2
(1)(1)(6)(2)(1)(4) It barely affects Melly, who's already supercharged.
(4)(2) Melly takes 1 dmg

Discharge 2
(6)(6)(3)(1)(5)
(2)(4)(1)(2)(3)(6) (4)Spinda finally takes 3 dmg 4/7hp -1 pain
CD: (4)(3)(6) Spinda was paralyzed

Uproar 3
(6)(2)(6)
(1)(4) Melly takes 1 dmg -1 pain

Discharge 3
(6)(1)(4)
(5)(6)(5)(3)(5)(1) (6) Spinda faints!

Need to know if you'll switch.

Yeap! Terra's switching back to Basteele, as he wants her doing what she does best: being a great big immovable wall of Steel, and savaging her opponents with explosive ferocity!

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

Tubareel Round 1

Screech 1
(6)(5)(2)(1)(3)(3) (2)(3)(3)
-2 Def for Tubareel

Bug Bite 1
(2)(2)(3)(6)(6)(5) (4) (6)(3)(1) Critical
9 dice -1* vit
(2)(6)(1)(2)(1)(6) (6)(1) Tubareel takes 3 dmg. The attack was super effective. 20/23hp -1 pain

Skull Bash 1
The Pokemon scrunches itself up, lengthwise. It looks very strange in this form. Its jaws snap continuously as this is going on.

Bug Bite 1A-E
(5)(3)(5)
(2)(5)(6)
(6)(6)(2)
(1)(3)(1) Miss
(5)(5)(3)
(6)(5)(4)(2) = 4
(3)(5)(5)(1) = 3
(5)(5)(1)(6) = 4
(3)(5)(3)(2) = 2 Tubareel takes 13 dmg 7/23hp -2 pain

Fury Cutter 1-5
(4)(1)(5)(1)(2)(5) (1)(6)(5)(5)(5) crit
(4)(5)(6)(6)(2)(6) (4)(4)(3)(3) crit
i'll roll some damage now
5 Str + 1 power +1 stab -1 vit +2 crit = 8d6
(3)(6)(2)(4)(3)(4)(4)(1)
(3)(2)(5)(3)(4)(1)(4)(5) Tubareel faints. It lies half-beached on the shore.

There's 12XP for ya!

Get Swarmed, fish!  I think most of that exp is going to go to Princess since it was mostly her plan in the end!

...that, and she needs the exp a LOT more than Grid does.

Anyways...Grid's gonna Paralyze that fish pokemon with a Thunder Wave, and then we're going to try catching it in 1 Great Ball to start with!

Spoiler

The swarm of Combee seem very proud of helping, and Princess moves to assure them they have done well. As they dance around her, led by Zippy, Princess begins glowing! She rotates in the air until she's horizontal, she duplicates her hexagons, and she stretches regally upward!

Immediately upon the light fading, all present are struck by a powerful psychic/pheromonal wave of command! She stays subject to Nathan's authority, but she considers all others as helpers who should not question any demand she might have. Combee swarm from all over Elanor, laying sticky globs of honey at her feet. She takes just a tiny bit from each to recover from the demands of her evolution.

Elanor honey is a glossy yellow, like the flowers, and tastes slightly of butter. It sells for twice as much as normal. All told today, you gathered 10 barrels from all sources.

Vespiquen can use 5 Will Points to summon a massive assortment of local Combee, like the one in Ginger Town did. You can use them for some semi-permanent construction purpose, and they'll grant massive bonuses to Vespiquen's Orders, but they don't attack on their own.

Nathan can't help but be proud of her.  He does have some questions for the newly crowned queen, though.

"...so, I take it that means you have an idea of what kind of ruler you wish to be Prin(?)...mmm...actually, now that I think about it, should I call you by a different nickname now (if any), or is Princess still fine?"

Gallade, for a moment, is a little unnerved by the sudden surge in psychic/pheromonal commands, as they remind him all too much of the Seikamater's.  He'll do his best to tolerate it out of respect so long as they aren't getting out of control, of course.  And there shouldn't be much danger of that since the bug queen is obedient. And she is still a good friend, after all. Unless Princess starts to abuse her newfound abilities, Gallade doesn't have any sufficient reasons to believe she will do so.

There's also the matter of Zippy, the newly evolved Vespiquen's always supportive and very protective friend for who knows how long.  He's much more than a mere drone, despite being just as susceptible to the same things they are.  Or at least so I hope.

Grid's just happy to have been of great use in that last battle, as usual!  He's a relatively simple bug, and he's not ashamed of it!  He loves using his talents to the best of his ability!  Shame he didn't get to use his new move, but oh well.

Lead by example, as they say.  Princess has seen how her mother rules, heard how Seikamater ruled, how Nathan generally treats his fellow pokemon, heard stories about a variety of kings of old, done some research of her own in Atheneum...

What kind of queen does she want to be?  Nathan may kind of be her most trusted adviser in a way, but she's the one who technically gets the final word on any royal decisions!

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Link to Round 1
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Ah, Shiva makes sure to make a mental note of what Angela shared about those curious Ice Stones. She kinda feels weird also, a bit embarrassed maybe, as if Angela has read her mind and subtly found out that she herself owns an exemplar of the smol white fox. She also displays a knowing smile upon seeing that she, a GYM LEADER, is using the exact same strategy of the bulky icefox she does, that flatters her a lot!

Her will is by far not yet broken as her firefox eventually surrenders to that graceful Ninetales, Shiva recalls him into his comfy Pokeball. "You did well, dear one - your most important action succeeded, thank you. Rest for now, you deserve it..." The Ball is packed away and Shiva draws another one.

*another feisty smile from her* "....I DID expect you being prepared to fight at a Type disadvantage, Angela. Well played, well played indeed either way." Exactly that is what impresses Shiva about the fellow fae enthusiast, she feels like she can learn a lot more from her. "Let us, eh, continue then, shall we?"

From Shiva's tossed Ball a bluish light comes out, it manifests into a suprisingly big ovoid form before a zizag'd tail and loooong ears form: The figure displays a respectful bow upon appearing on stage, the light clears, Azumarill is ready to GET IT ON!!! OwO what's this, it's hailing?! Pffff, don't care.