Balthazar007

Jak and Daxter: The First Precursor

@Ladypug

Hey!

I've added some more.

I didn't change anything I've already written besides getting rid of the "Chapter 2" title and making everything after the prologue a part of "Chapter 1".

I think I'm going to insert a hider underneath "Chapter 1" summing up theoretical game play. Then I'll write chapter 2. Basically, chapters are like extended cut scenes.

Picture everything that happened in the prologue as seeing Jak on this Precursor ship and meeting the Elder Precursor. At moments during this scene, credits of the design team would scroll across the screen. Logos such as Naughty Dog's paw print could be inside things like the clouds, tree bark, and flowers/leaves blowing in the wind coming across the "camera".

Extended scenes wouldn't have the Elder Precursor's voice over the entire time. Parts where I describe the scenery would just be replaced with artwork, of course.

What do you think? :)

Jak and Daxter: The First Precursor

I have not seen or even heard of the show until now. We just got rid of our cable, so I can't really check it out (unless it's being streamed or w/e) but it sounds kinda nifty

@Ladypug

It's on Netflix. It's a violent drama. You should try it out. But to be fair, I'm not saying "If you like Jak and Daxter, you'll like Into the Badlands." I just think it's cool how much they have in common when you look closely at them.

Pokemon: Storm

@Balthazar007forgot to tag you for zvi's response! Again, just wanted to see if any interesting information would pop up xD

@prettydrops

In your post, you seem to forget that Daniel isn't with the group. He stayed behind to do something, and we still don't know what since ForgottenArc kind of left that in the air.

Can you edit Dan out of your post?

Or add another line after Zvi calls out to Daniel, saying that he raised his voice even louder when calling out to him. That way you at least acknowledge that Daniel is not nearby the group, but perhaps close enough to hear Zvi yell.

@iKatamalicious@TheForgottenArc

Jak and Daxter: The First Precursor

I keep forgetting this exists.. And then I see it in my subbed threads thing and it pleasantly surprises me every time. |D

@Ladypug

I'm thinking of how to continue from here.

But on a side note, have you watched AMC's "Into the Badlands"? I swear the makers of that show had to have been Jak and Daxter fans, at least the dark parts after Jak 2: barons, people with dark powers, giant walls, monks, and more. Obviously they aren't the same, but there are a lot of similarities that make me think that the Jak and Daxter trilogy inspired them.

Pokemon: Storm

"So, what do you guys think of this place so far? Can't believe that one old guy said legendaries could be spotted here," Indigo said. Turning to Zvi, he asked, "hey, you ever see any crazy stuff around here?"

@prettydrops

..."Yea, has Nobu seen any legendaries around here? Is that why he said that?" Her eyes sparkled as she looked at Zvi expectantly.

@iKatamalicious

Zvi answered their question without turning toward them; his focus remained on trying to see through the fog. "I'm sure he has. I've seen two rare Pokemon here myself, a big fire bird Pokemon called Moltres and a white and red Pokemon. I still don't know what that second one was called, but it flew SO fast."

Broken pillars overgrown with vines covered the area. As the three of them walked, they could tell the architecture was leading them to a set of stairs. There were only ten steps in all, but they were large steps requiring tall strides to climb. The top of the stairs leveled out to something of a stone balcony, stretching twenty feet to either side and extending fifty feet ahead. At the end of the platform, two large pillars stood atop three more stone steps. A long block rested across the tops of them.

Zvi, being the smallest in the group, had to jump up each step along the way, but he made it look easy. As they approached the two imposing pillars, he spoke again. "That's where I saw them, up there." He then turned around to look back at the temple ruins below, what he could see through the fog at least. "You know, Spearow and Hoothoot aren't the only flying Pokemon to nest around here. I've also seen Natu and Fletchling. I wonder what's with this place and flying Pokemon? Maybe the Arceus stories are wrong. Maybe this place is just an old bird sanctuary."

Pokemon: Storm

I'll write another post in the morning.

Pokemon: Storm

I'll get a post out tomorrow! It's been a real slog this past ever, so I haven't had as much chance to visit this site.

@TheForgottenArc

Sounds good. I understand.

Pokemon: Storm

@iKatamalicious@TheForgottenArc

I forgot to tag you two in my recent IC post... So TAG!

PS: The leftovers that Nobu gives to everyone are indeed the hold item "leftovers". Your characters will find this out later, but these bags are enchanted. Whenever you reach into them, there will always be a small random snack inside, a snack that is guaranteed to please its intended recipient, hence why they are reusable hold items.

Also, each bag is only enchanted to work for a specific trainer and their Pokemon. In other words, you can't pass around bags so that one of you has multiple leftovers for a battle. If you do give your bag away, there will be nothing inside. The only "sharing" you can do is out of battle. You can reach into your bag, pull out a snack, and give that snack to someone or a Pokemon.

Pokemon: Storm

"Hey Nobu, are you from around here?" He asked, leaning back after finishing his bowl. " This place seems so... Mystical, in a way." The somewhat crumbled stone ruins of the Cloud Temple werr shrouded in literal and figurative mist, after all. "How did this Cloud Temple place come to be? Do you know how old it is? Do you know why it was built?"

@prettydrops

Nobu was enjoying the company of these youngsters. He answered Indy's questions with a wrinkled smile. "I grew up around here actually... a long time ago. I left to see the world, much like you kids are doing now. I returned three years ago. After all, we all have to rest sometime." Nobu slowly scooped out the last of his soup as Indy shifted his focus to Cloud Temple.

With a soft click of the bowl against the wood table, Nobu explained, "Cloud Temple has been here for as long as I can remember. It is said to be the world's oldest temple of worship to Arceus. Some say it was build by Acreus himself, when he created this world."

Nobu stood and began collecting the empty bowls of his guests, as he finished his tale. "At least, those are the stories passed down by the elders of Zanna Town. Nobody has actually seen Arceus at the temple though, not as far as I know. But other Legendary and Mythical Pokemon have occasionally been spotted there. Maybe if you're lucky, you kids will see one while you're there."

Nobu set the empty bowls into a sink, then turned around to see his guests, completely captivated by his story. "It has been great meeting you all, but I bet you're ready to get moving now, aren't you?" Something about Nobu's question sparked something inside all three of the teenagers, or was it the food they ate? Either way, they were full of energy and restored to 100% wellness.

After everyone said their goodbyes and started to leave, Nobu stopped them with a parting gift. "Take these with you." In his outstretched hand, he held three small brown bags.

When did he prepare those? Was the unanswered question.

"These are leftovers, in case you or your Pokemon get a little hungry later. Don't throw away the bags, okay?"

Pokemon: Storm

@Balthazar007 cool, yup, that's what I thought!

also sorry I haven't been able to post. this week has been suuuuper busy

@prettydrops

It's okay. I understand. I'm working a lot at a new job as well.