Balthazar007

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@Balthazar007 Am going to write up a post right now, if that's good with you?

@Dusksong

All good. :)

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@Cerces22 Okay, that's good to hear. Am just checking because allowing Pokemon to use moves from previous evolutions is a bit iffy since prior evolutions can sometimes learn moves before their evolved form (especially the starters, which Dana has), so I just wanted to see where Balth stood on the issue.

@Dusksong

If you evolved a Pokemon (in this RP), you may still use all the moves it knew before the evolution. If you catch a fully evolved Pokemon, then it is subject to it's evolved form's level limitations. Basically, just use your better judgement; I can't keep track of everyone's move sets. BUT when I do notice something, I will kindly let you know.

Also, so that I don't have to keep track of everyone's Pokemon, you should alert me when you're Pokemon is ready to evolve. I keep track of leveling up as we go, but I don't always check to see if the Pokemon has reached the appropriate level for evolution. As for Pokemon that evolve through special means or items, I will work on that tomorrow.

Pretty sure Camden lost half his points, so maybe edit the post? And consider posting these rules in the CS tab with the rankings so I don't have to flip back when the time comes.

Also, Dana dropped off her caught Jigglypuff and put in a request for more Pokeballs at the top of my last post.

@Dusksong

Heard that, I will edit that tomorrow.

Also, so everyone knows. I'm going to try to put in a lot of time on this RP tomorrow, so if you have any questions, please let me know before then or sometime during the day. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I will be working 13+ hours a day again. And I work 9 to 10 hours Monday.

I'm excited for my "Plot Moving" "Montage" post tomorrow. :)

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@Zarkun@Dusksong

In our last PKMN RP he did factor it in, I just can't member how he did, I think it affected the other Pokemon roll

@Cerces22

I won't be doing as I did in that RP. I prefer the system I've built here, and that mechanic would complicate things too much.

@Balthazar007 For battles and whatnot, could I maybe write about a combo but give you a different move to calculate with at the bottom of my post? I'd prefer to be able to be creative with movesets, especially with Camden (seeing how he likes showiness over sheer power), and in my head using moves like Tail Whip before Tackle just makes more sense. This way, I get to maintain my creativity in my posts, and you get a realistic calculation (since the move would probably be used eventually, just not right away).

@Dusksong

Yes. I can do that. So, by default I will use the first move. However, if you explicitly specify another move in your combo, I will use that move. Not a problem.

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That does remind me, did Crunch gain a level?

@Zarkun

Not a whole level, since his opponent was weaker than him, but yes, he did gain experience. 20 divided by 34 is 0.588. So that's how much he gained.

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@Balthazar007 Okay, so the order of importance I'm getting from this:
1) Move typing
2) STAB + move power level (ie: 65 or 100)
3) level
4) number of Pokemon involved

Shouldn't the number of Pokemon involved play a greater role? Since I'm pretty sure that, if we'd done it on Pokemon SHowdown, Camden's team of two would have beat the level 9 Voltorb with tackles alone.

//edit: Also, am busy right now so my post will likely have to wait until either tomorrow (procrastination happens) or the weekend (if I'm a good human who has real priorities)

@Dusksong

I don't deny your logic. So I will make an adjustment to my math that will reflect that. Per usual, I won't go back and change anything, but this change will effect future battles. If that is a major issue, I'll make an exception and go back to change it, but (no lie) that would be a headache.

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@Balthazar007 Quick question about the dice roll for Camden's latest battle:

Roll

Dice Roll
Roll: 1d39-1d51
Total: -8
Breakdown:

DiceRoll[1d39] → 27
DiceRoll[-1d51] → -35

How are the numbers broken down? My gut assumption was that the roll would favor Camden since he has 1) more Pokemon and 2) higher-level Pokemon, yet the roll favored Lutz with one level 9 Voltorb? (edit: also with Cherubi's grass-type resistance against electric-type moves)

And if it goes like this I might actually prefer to use Pokemon Showdown >_> I feel like sheer HP + Tackle power could have allowed him to win, fighting 2 level 11's to one level 9 haha

// edit 2: also forgot to put it in my end-of-post notes, but Dana deposited her Jigglypuff and put in a request for more Pokeballs. My bad there.

@Dusksong

I see your concern, but I assure you. There is a method to this madness. LOL

So, the most important thing to remember is that your FIRST MOVE is critical to your dice roll. Your dice roll is based off two things: Your opening move and your Pokemon's level(s).

You want to use a move that gets a STAB bonus, and if you're able, you want to use a move that your opponent is weak against. In this case, your first move was Fake Tears. If you would have opened with Confusion (not used it as your second move), you would have had a higher dice chance.

The math is simple but would look long winded and confusing to write out. But, just so you know, if you would have started off with Confusion instead of Fake Tears, your dice roll opportunity would have been 49.

Basically, the logic here is that your FIRST MOVE gives a rough estimate of how well you will direct your Pokemon for the rest of battle. It's a gauge of how skilled a trainer is. As our Pokemon get to higher levels and we have more Pokemon on our teams, then levels will out weigh the opening move (AKA: Then brute force can make up for trainer skill.).

So in the case of this battle, Lutz won because he opened with a move that got a STAB bonus. I.e. he made up for his Pokemon's weak level with better strategy.

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I've been working 13 hour days all weekend. I only worked 9 hours today, so I was able to get up that "Reply All" post. I have tomorrow off, so I'll be able to do my Plot Moving post then. (Spoiler/Hint: Hope you all like montages, because I'm ready to get through bootcamp. LOL)

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"Reply All" Post

...“Good luck, Tiffany,” Dana said flatly.

“I’m not sure I’ll need it,” Tiffany returned, smiling as she called out her first Pokemon.

(Dana challenged Tiffany Bellomo. First Pokemon: Clefable.)

@Dusksong

When Dana sent out her Clefairy, Tiffany pulled out one of her Pokeballs. But she stopped before throwing it, apparently remembering something. "Ummm.... This is embarrassing... but I just remembered... I can't battle here. Most of my Pokemon are water based. I was training at the beach when I was transported to Earth. Landed in Canada still wearing my bathing suit, it was horrible. Anyways, can we go back to HQ? I hear the battle room can be converted to support water-based Pokemon as well."

The two walked into the battle room of HQ together, only to find that they would have to wait for another battle to finish. On one side was a Cherubi. On the other was a Voltorb. Strangely enough, the Voltorb's trainer looked more enthused, even though Voltorb was visibly more tired...

... When the battle ended, Tiffany ran over to the referee to speak with her. By the time Dana caught up, their conversation was already over, and Tiffany wore a huge smile. "So! She said it will take about 20 minutes to convert. I'm excited!"

(Quick Note: In your next post, you can start the battle. Tiffany's opening Pokemon will be a level 36 Sharpedo.)

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...“Alright, Thea. Let’s do this,” Camden said. “Start off with the teary combo!”

Thea immediately burst into tears.

Alright. Then Confusion when the enemy lets its guard down, Camden thought, grinning. So far so good.

(Gothita — Fake Tears then Confusion — on Voltorb.)

@Dusksong

Voltorb was about to let his guard down before Lutz called out, "Don't fall for it buddy! Those are fake tears. Use Spark now! Give her a real reason to cry!" Voltorb listened to Lutz's words, and while he hadn't learned English yet, he could guess what was being said by the tone in Lutz's voice.

What came next was a massive Spark. It hit hard! Camden's combo had been ruined. But the battle was far form over...

(Battle Result: Lutz Wins)
(Quick Note: Camden uses both his Pokemon and just narrowly looses to Lutz's Voltorb, which as it turns out, was his only Pokemon.)

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...She looked around confused as to how she wondered so far. She turned around and began heading back when suddenly a wild Pinsir approached. Now was as good a time as any to try her new friend.

"Alright Pissaro, show me what you can do!! Confusion!!" She said throwing out the ball.

(Pinsir female lvl 11)

@Cerces22

Pinsir had been following Circe for the last fifteen minutes, out of curiosity mainly. She couldn't understand why anyone would be all the way out here 'in her neck of the woods' (literally). However, when Circe immediately sent out a Pokemon, she found the answer. This is a Pokemon trainer looking for a battle... but battling wasn't her strong suit...

Battle Result: Pissaro Wins with Ease

(Quick Note: You can dictate exactly how the battle plays out, but Circe and Pissaro win, hands down. Also, she won the battle so handily that, if she were to throw a Pokeball, this one is a guaranteed catch.)

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...Liz wondered town looking for anything fun to do, she had already watched a Mr. Mime show. Grabbed a bite to eat, and took a nap on Ades stomach. She decided to train some more and went hunting for a Pokemon. She turned a corner and spotted a Jigglypuff.

"Alright Ade, body slam!!"

(Jigglypuff male lvl 16)

@Cerces22

Jigglypuff are known for their large eyes, but on this day, this particular Jigglypuff's eyes were wider than anyone had ever seen as Snorlax jumped into the air. Frozen in fear, he tried to jump out of the way, but he didn't make it. When Snorlax got up, Jigglypuff was looking noticeably less round and completely unresponsive... He was in need of serious medical attention.

Battle Result: Snorlax Wins

(Quick Note: This is another total victory... and a guaranteed catch if you want. .)

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@Balthazar007

Hey did Hephaestus gain a lvl for battling the Pinsir??

@Cerces22

By the updated standards, he should have gained a little, but that battle happened before I changed the standards. At that time the rule was: "If you loose to a Pokemon with a lower level, you don't gain any levels."

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I'm bussy as well. I won't be able to post until Monday night or Tuesday morning. (Aside from quick reply posts)