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  1. You have said that Porygon2 was my weakest Pokemon in the Trick Room team. 

    And thanks to it I've won my first match lol. 

     

    My opponent quit after its' Blizzard froze BOTH Mega Alakazam and Zapdos at once! The did survive both the Blizzard and Stakataka's Rock Slide, but barely, and only because of Aurora Veil. Still, that was hilarious

  2. I have some dilemmas. I want to restart playing Gen 7 Doubles in online competitive... but I'm tad afraid that I can't build truly proper Trick Room team 

    Spoiler

    (so what I've used it to win Pokemon Reborn; that's not the same) 

    Could you... give your own opinions or something about it? 

    If there is no specific stat in IV section, that stat has automatically 31 IVs

     

    Dusclops (M) @ Eviolite  

    Ability: Pressure  

    EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD  

    Calm Nature  

    IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe  

    - Trick Room  

    - Will-O-Wisp  

    - Night Shade  

    - Bulldoze  

     

    Camerupt (M) @ Cameruptite  

    Ability: Solid Rock  

    EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD  

    Quiet Nature  

    IVs: 30 HP / 1 Atk / 30 SpA / 1 Spe  

    - Heat Wave  

    - Earth Power  

    - Ancient Power  

    - Hidden Power [Grass]  

     

    Stakataka @ Assault Vest  

    Ability: Beast Boost  

    EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD  

    Lonely Nature  

    IVs: 14 Def / 0 Spe  

    - Gyro Ball  

    - Rock Slide  

    - Stomping Tantrum  

    - Zen Headbutt  

     

    Milotic (F) @ Leftovers  

    Ability: Competitive  

    EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD  

    Quiet Nature  

    IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe  

    - Ice Beam  

    - Scald  

    - Dragon Pulse  

    - Protect  

     

    Porygon2 @ Eviolite  

    Ability: Trace  

    EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD  

    Quiet Nature  

    IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe  

    - Trick Room  

    - Tri Attack  

    - Thunderbolt

    - Blizzard  

     

    Tyranitar (M) @ Weakness Policy  

    Ability: Sand Stream  

    EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD  

    Brave Nature  

    IVs: 0 Spe  

    - Rock Slide  

    - Stomping Tantrum  

    - Protect  

    - Fire Punch  

     

     

    My usual leads are Dusclops and Tyranitar. 

    On round one, Tyranitar uses Protect while Dusclops sets up Trick Room (thanks to being immune to Fake Out, that makes it easier to do) 

    Then, usually, on 2nd turn I'd use Bulldoze to slow down Tyranitar, and activate Weakness Policy, doubling the Attack. Minimal Attack investment is necessary to minimize done damage to it. Fire Punch on Tyranitar is to ensure OHKO'ing Pokemon like Kartana, Ferrothorn and some variations of Celesteela. 

    But if opponent's lead Pokemon is Incineroar, they usually, after Fake Out, use Parting Shot. Then I'd swap out Tyranitar for Milotic, who with Competitive would have it's Special Attack increased by 3 stages total. Bulky and very offensive Water type would get its' job done. 

     

    Stakataka's EV/IV spread might seem a little weird, but that's because to have its' Attack higher than Defense, therefore having Beast Boost boost its' Attack, not Defense. Unchecked, it might wreck havoc. 

     

    Mega Camerupt has that specific IV set to be able to use Hidden Power Grass - for wider coverage. Alternatively, I could use moves boosting its' Special Attack like Growth. But I wanted some Grass attacks to deal with bulky and annoying Water types, who also could threaten it. 

     

    Porygon2 is another Trick Room setter, but instead of being pure Support like Dusclops, its' offensive Pokemon, with moves to spread annoying status conditions, and to deal with unexpected and overall irritating Pokémon like Celesteela. Alternatively, I could have it run Toxic, but let's see how that set works. 

     

     

    If you have any changes, don't be afraid - I'll take any critic. 

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    2. Oscarus

      Oscarus

      It's a DOU format. I can't use such OP Legends 

      Plus they don't work well under Trick Room. 

    3. Dark Legend

      Dark Legend

      Oh, ok. 

      Some other choices might be:

       

      Incineroar (Totally not biased)

      Primarina

      Porygon-Z

      Dusknoir

      Metagross

      Sylveon

      Ursaring

      Guzzlord?

    4. Oscarus

      Oscarus

      Incieroar is overused 

      I already have Milotic, so Primarina is bit useless

      Porygon-Z is useless in Trick Room

      Dusknoir is bad (competitively, because it looks very good) 

      I was wondering, but decided against it - it is weak to common spread moves like Heat Wave, Earthquake or Brutal Swing 

      Maybe~

      Nah. 

      I don't think it is a good choice for Doubles. 

       

      Plus I need a second Trick Room setter - and my opinions are limited. Most of them are Psychic type, and except Reuniclus and Mega Gardevoir, none of them are that good offensively. 

      Alternatively, if Porygon2 fails, I will replace it with even Cresselia if I have to

  3. Spoiler

    First Flora, and now Shiv?! 

     

    Why two of the most hated assholes from Reborn-verse games that I'd love to pummel to the ground with my bare hands appear in postgame? Can't I just... y'know... kill them? 

     

    And start being useful, Flora! 

    If you keep doing nothing, I'll replace Heat Wave on my Camerupt to Lava Plume, just to keep your damn ass out of this. 

    I simply don't care about you, or PULSE, or anything else. I just want you dead. 

     

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    2. Oscarus

      Oscarus

      Maybe... but can you blame me? I simply hate her; the course of actions committed by that character... I simply WON'T forgive her! 

    3. Dark Legend

      Dark Legend

      Oh, I was talking about

      Spoiler

      Shiv

      . I get it about 

      Spoiler

      Flora

       

    4. Oscarus

      Oscarus

      Ah. That makes lots of sense 

  4. Okay, I don't know why I was waiting for this... But I wanted to share with you my experience with V19 Boss Fights. 

    Pay in mind... That there WILL BE spoilers. So don't click if you haven't finished main story, kay~? 

    I was using rotating teams for this:

    Spoiler
    • Trick Room team for PULSE Clawitzer and Reborn League 
    • Sandstorm team for others
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    PULSE Clawitzer

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    Contrary... 

    Why... this extremely fast Pokemon... with set full of self-weakening moves... have FUCKING CONTRARY?! 

     

    If you don't take that thing out fast, it will decimate any Pokemon you bring in a matter of seconds. Here, I'll show you it's "estimated" stats (based purely on PULSE Dex and my eyesight):

    HP: 255

    Attack: 5

    Defense: 50

    Sp. Attack: 135

    Sp. Defense: 60

    Speed: 255

    Estimated BST: 760

     

    Add to that Water-Dragon typing, and moves like Fleur Cannon, Draco Meteor and Origin Pulse... And that "Chutulu Cannon" will sweep you instantly. Fortunately, it's bulk is good but very limited, and also... VERY vulnerable to Trick Room. Since it has no priority moves, you can Toxic-stall it, or boost Special Defense with Specially bulky Pokemon not weak to any Clawitzer's attacks (like Blissey or Sylveon) to the point that boosts won't do anything... or simply attack and annihilate, that can work too. Tyranitar and Mega Camerupt have done their job done. 

    PULSE Mr. Mime

    Spoiler

    Em, Ame...? When I've "proposed" that Sigmund should be paired with Mr. Mime, I meant that Doctor should be the one controlling PULSE... AND NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND! 

     

    While the concept and execution are unexpected and well-done, that sprite of dead Sigmund being controlled like a marionette... ay. 

    Unlike Clawitzer, Mr. Mime is more defensively built (as I predicted), like... really defensively... 

    HP: 255

    Attack: 5

    Defense: 190

    Sp. Attack: 5

    Sp. Defense: 190

    Speed: 255

    Estimated BST: 900

     

    So... It doesn't seem to be that dangerous, right? 

    Actually, no - it's a Dark/Ghost... with Wonder Guard... and the only move it knows is... Entrainment. 

    Also, it's a Double Battle, with PULSE as one side, and Connal's Pokemon on the other. 

    Unfortunately... I've had no Pokemon with Fairy attacks, nor Toxic... So it came down to whittling it down with Sandstorm and Will'o'Wisp... 

     

    I hate that Pokemon. 

    I hate that battle. 

    "Labradorra Tournament" 

    Spoiler

    Except for wonderful showcase of lore and untypical humor, it hosted quite a few intense battles. Especially the first one - Seijaya sisters didn't go down without a fight. 

    My Sandstorm team could hurt Cal a bit, but I bet he wasn't complaining... much. Especially when Earthquake'ing everything with Excadrill (he should thank Terra it was Inverse Battle)... He wasn't lucky in the 2nd round tho...

     

    Florinia was more... persistent. With her motive being sand and all, I didn't have that much of an advantage in strategy. 

    Also that accused Glitch Field! 

    I had to bullshit through with Scizor and Aegislash; and have them set up which sometimes could cost me the entire match. 

     

    Then after everything... Battle against Terra with absolutely no fonts. Now, the battle was very unique, I'll give you that, devs. 

    That doesn't change the fact I STILL HATE Glitch Field, and was forced to heal quite a few times. Also Sandstorm benefited her too, so I've made the match more difficult for myself on my own wish

    Still, it wasn't ridiculously hard tho. 

    Dragon Leader Saphira 

    Spoiler

    tyranitar.

    Victory Road

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    Only the fights here

    Blake

    Spoiler

    To be honest, him batting in Singles instead of Doubles made him easier to defeat. I get they wanted him to battle also in Singles as the previous confrontations with him were in Doubles, but... they could make him "second Angie", but wasted the opportunity. 

     

    He wasn't particularly difficult (challenging, yes), but... that battle was the hardest of the major ones in the Victory Road

    Sirius

    Spoiler

    The easiest one, for me. Doubles, and most of his Pokemon is quite frail. Plus... except Minior, all of them were weak to Ground! Excadrill and Tyranitar truly have their field trip lol. 

     

    Also, the aftermath was truly~ satisfying. 

    Fern

    Spoiler

    At this rate, dude's to stop. 

    He ain't gonna never beat me. Not in the past, not in the present, not in the future. This one wasn't different - all of his Pokemon were 1-2HKO'd. 

     

    Honestly... I was feeling pretty bad about him; Fern's trying to bring up whatever has remained from his coincidence, after his life; events - nothing at all - didn't go as planned. 

    True, he did deserve that with being an overconfident asshole... but, still, having (almost) nothing to lose... He should be joyed Lin didn't decide to finish him as being "useless" 

     

    Elite Four 

    Spoiler

    Just the fact that Reborn Elite Four have two specialities each, had already my interest. 

     

    Heather (Flying/Poison) 

    Spoiler

    For me, the easiest battle. 

    Because her team is very fast on average, and likes to set up Tailwind, that makes her easy prey to Trick Room sweepers; Field boosting the power of Rock-type attacks, prominent on my Pokemon, assisted me there too. 

    But... honestly, the fact that she specializes in two types that their parents (Elena and Corey) were specializing, that's some really deep dedication... 

    Elena was also specializing in Ghost types but shhhhh~

    Laura/Bennett (Grass/Bug) 

    Spoiler

    Everyone was predicting an 12vs6 Battle... and we got simply 6vs6. Which actually makes sense; this is Elite Four, not Elite Five. 

     

    The battle was trivial - Tyranitar replaces rain with sand, Dusclops sets up Trick Room, and Mega Camerupt turns their bugs and plants to ashes; all of their Pokemon are weak to fire, except Volcarona who can't take Rock-type attacks on itself. 

    Elias (Normal/Dragon) 

    Spoiler

    Didn't except him to use Dragon types, but now... I think it makes sense - all of Creation Trio (Arceus' "children") are part Dragon. 

     

    Off all E4, he was the most tricky and challenging to defeat. Because he didn't have just fast Pokemon, but also slower but bulkier ones, so Trick Room wasn't as helpful (I don't know how to lower IVs (if that's even possible), so I couldn't have my Pokemon to have minimum possible Speed). 

     

    The Field benefitted him and his team very much, but to me it actually was a bit of an detriment, as Tyranitar couldn't resist Normal attacks, and Dusclops was weak to them instead of being immune. 

    That Ditto transforming into my Mega Camerupt also had my heart jump a little... Thanks Arceus Trick Room was still set-up (I bet Ditto had Choice Scarf or something like that)

     

    The fact that his team had a variety of strategies, not just "Fast Sweeper", really shows his experience, being the oldest major character in Pokemon Reborn (which lives during the plot) 

    Fantasia (Psychic/Fairy) 

    Spoiler

    First of all... Do you mean that this universe... isn't the "original" one? A copy or alternative?! 

    And here I thought that Reborn was rather "simple" game in terms of time-space continuum. Which... in comparison to Rejuvenation still is. And... thanks for that, Anna. 

     

    Speaking of the battle, well... Her team was bulkier than I expected... and stronger - they all hit like a truck. Fortunately I've eliminated Nostra quickly - otherwise her Doom Desires would doom me in no time. Also nice to know that they've used Fast Sweeper Magical Seed Starmie; the very same I've described in my custom team for Ame. 

    Was I the inspiration... or just that idea was created independently? 

     

    ...

    Wait.......

    Radomus... and Nostra

    Nostra... and Radomus 

    Nostra Radomus 

    Nostradamus-... 

     

    ...

    this is some Ace Attorney level of puns

     

    Lin (Dragon?) 

    Spoiler

    1st Battle 

    Spoiler

    So not only has she stolen others' Pokemon, but also Battle Themes? Typical Lin... 

    And... "Meteor Champion"? What gives you the right to be one? Was your battle with Amelia for the Championship? I highly doubt it! Just defeating Grand Champion of the region doesn't make you one! It needs to be an OFFICIAL, ACKNOWLEDGED BY GOVERNMENTAL AND LEAGUE OFFICIALS MATCH!!! 

     

    cleans throat 

    Anyways, I didn't find surprising that (almost) all of his Pokemon were stolen from her victims: Ame's Ninetales, Radomus' Gardevoir, Ciel's Togekiss (or Samson's Conkeldurr), Solaris' Garchomp and Ace's Delphox.

    More suprising for me was the fact that... there was no Field during battle, and lack of Hydreigon or Arc-PULSE. I did suspect that Arceus would be in a completely separate battle, but at least Hydreigon should be there. 

    Soon I realized that there will be no just Arceus... but ENTIRE Full Battle. Inside her "New World" 

     

    As of the battle, it was easier than expected - despite her entire team having PULSE2, all of them failed after just 2 hits - with main role taking Tyranitar and Camerupt. Not even PULSE Abra (frail like glass) could save her. 

     

    Yet I was wondering how Lin would "transport" me after her losing to me. 

    ...i was stupid not to realize PULSE Abra's true purpose... 

    2nd Battle 

    Spoiler

    Remember when I've said in one of the previous posts that I had the plan to turn Speed drop detriment into benefit? 

    Exactly. That's where my Trick Room team really had the chance to shine. 

    Fortunately my team was healed before, otherwise I'd be screwed. 

     

    Most of her team, except bulky Clefable and Arceus (obviously) was either Flying-type or levitating. That was her mistake, as that put her into huge disadvantage against Trick Room. But that team was tougher to take out, because of the Field boosting her Pokemon, Mismagius leading against Dusclops (Eviolite saved me), and that fucking Celesteela which made me yell in the middle of the black night. The number of times I lost to it, Kartana and Landorus in Singles made me hate them very much... ESPECIALLY SINCE, LIKE, 90% OF THE PLAYERS HAD THEM!

     

    Also... Somehow I can't find the stats for Arc-PULSE in my Pulse Dex, so it's hard to estimate potential BST of it. I guess Arc-PULSE is just like regular Arceus; all stats are the same, but higher (I bet those are in the 160-180 range, making BST 960-1080).

    And its' sprite and type-changing transitions are sick! 

     

    Battle, however, didn't end up as difficult as expected - yes, it was perhaps the hardest of the Pokemon League... which rather negatively speaks about Reborn Elite Four. 

    But I may say that being accustomed to PULSE2 everywhere or bullshit EVs/IVs and multiple Megas from Hardcore Reborn mode. 

     

    Final thoughts 

    Spoiler

    Overall, the final challenge of main plot was... disappointing.

    ...in terms of difficulty - design-wise and lore-wise it was very, very good, imo. 

     

    I hope the official V19 release will boost the difficulty of this pseudo-gauntlet (and make it less vulnerable to Trick Room teams) 

     

    Ah, also if you know the themes for E4 Battles and Final Lin Battle, please let me know. 

    1. OmegaSolare

      OmegaSolare

      You’re judging way too early. Because it’s not over yet. There’s many strong enemies in postgame.

    2. Oscarus

      Oscarus

      I meant the main game. Not the post game. 

      To be honest, I couldn't resist and I checked what awaits me in the postgame

      Spoiler
      Spoiler

      And somehow... I feel fear

       

       

    3. OmegaSolare

      OmegaSolare

      Don’t be scared. Even if the challenge awaits you, regardless of your actions.

  5. Spoiler

    Okay, whoever thought that Scooby-Doo'ish chase-like segment with us, Corin, Hoopa, some random Tyrantrum, Terra and Julia was a good idea... 

    Spoiler

    I'll tell you, it fucking was! 

    My personal favorite/funniest moment of the postgame as of right now! 

    I still am laughing my ass off! Good job! 

     

     

  6. Of all the "sudden" things that happen in Lin postgame of V19, perhaps the most shocking was...

    Spoiler

    Shelly being Grand Champion in the future?! 

    OH MY ARCEUS! I'M SO FUCKING PROUD OF HER!!! 

    LIKE REALLY, REALLY AM!!! 

    -proud older brother noises-

     

    1. Dark Legend

      Dark Legend

      Spoiler

      Yeah, I saw that. Not quite sure how she did it...

       

    2. Oscarus

      Oscarus

      Spoiler

      She must've put much into work, develop, and finally achieved that goal. 

      Just... Look at her! So much confidence and proudness! 

      SHE'S MY GIRL! 

      GO, SHELLY, GO!!! 

       

  7. Apparently, history changes also. 

    And... Ay, it is one hell of a change. 

     

    From what I've seen, simply adding Ace to the story isn't the only change, nor is it the most massive one. Reborn has experienced colossal story overhaul. Like-... Lin appearing MUCH EARLIER than usual, a few key dialogue being changed, also characters changing sometimes drastically (we literally see Cal still being a hot-head asshole, and somehow I doubt that just "few days" in Apophyll would change him that much; unless Kiki also uses electroshock therapy... but then his hair should me more spiky, hm~) 

     

    I've gotta create a new save file and try the new story, as this seems awesome. 

     

     

     

     

    But... Yeah, I will need to revision my fanfiction yet again, shit... 

    Perhaps I can connect old and new versions with my antics to create wholy unique storyline - as I really need to stride from key-writing. Story might seem stale overall

    In fact, my plans for Rejuvenation fanfic have the story be COMPLETELY changed - only the course of major events is the same, and what happens in-between is... you'll see... someday... 

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    2. Dark Legend

      Dark Legend

      I'm going to do a Dark run when I restart, which is today.

    3. Evi Crystal

      Evi Crystal

      Once I finish my first playthrough, I'll start a second run with only Psychic, Electric and Steel types involving with my Reborn OC, Eliza Connal (a character in my Chronicverse series). Can wait to explore the game by myself😊🎮

       

      Also yes, with new content changes it comes with rewrite some plot points thanks to it. Oh boi😑

       

      100% agreement to that Oscar

    4. Oscarus

      Oscarus

      At least Ace is a fun character to create, describe and put. 

      I even have one "custom" scene with them 

  8. Oh, I should add one thing. 

    I love the overall design modernization; both in locations, and in characters. In the latter, I've discovered things that I had no idea previously-, like... Radomus was wearing a mask in his Gym Battle? I have always thought that it was just a shadow; like in the anime sometimes you see someone's face being covered in darkness, often by the hair. But now, when I know... it does look cool. 

     

    Most of the time, the VS Sprites changed minimally - they are simply more detailed. But there were more driastic changes. I haven't seen all of them, so~... 

    Well, the most impressive change was for Aster and Eclipse - they actually now are different and unique from mere Grunts. Also Charlotte; now a super-cutie (she might burn me for that, but that's okay - I'm used to taking a whoopin'), Samson (hot, no homo), ZEL/Zero (those "almost-snake" pupils... wow), Bennett (from nerd to friendly, edgy anime antagonist) - and maybe more, but I don't know. 

     

    But... If I may be honest, there is one VS Sprite change that I don't like. This is just a opinion... But I've gotta say it because oh my Arceus... 

    And that is Parson Elias' VS Sprite. 

    His "Agent" sprite us completely all right, but the one used in the Citadel... 

    ...He looks like a desperate old despot on crack... which might be the most accurate description of him, perhaps... 

    But that face will be haunting in my dreams for a long time... 

     

    Overall, designs were miles better that in V18. Props to you, devs 

  9. I'm baaaaack~

    If there was a possibility to send it voicelines, I would sing for you. But there's none, so sorry. I cannot sing anyways. 

    I am proud to announce that I have completed main story of Pokemon Reborn (and just main story, I haven't touched post-game yet) 

     

    I'm actually suprised it has taken me so little time; even when I was "speedruning" (reading only story dialogues and important character's adds) - maybe because I was already prepared with everything. Or because I had quite good strategies

    Spoiler

    Trick Room teams are REALLY busted

    Thanks a lot, Radomus 

     

    Anyways, I'll be sharing my thoughts about V19 with you. Oh, to say it beforehand: DON'T click "Spoiler" labels if you haven't played through the main game yet nor do you not know anything about V19 yet. Just don't complain that I haven't warned you.

     

    Everything here is from Reshiram Route. So if you know alternative events from Zekrom Route, feel free to write it to me (just label it with "Spoiler" so others won't see those if unwanted).

     

    Spoiler

     

    In one sentence... what the fuck?

    It was so metal! So edgy! So... wow. But... step by step.

     

    Beginning was... awkward. Like: Bennett, Laura and Saphira; Zero, Eve and Lumi; Cal and Victoria... We had to cooperate, though many didn't want to. Fortunately, it all went well (if I was there, I would just yell and order them to obey... if things went out of control; otherwise persuasion'd be enough)

    I actually wanted ask "Why Radomus had dressed like Sir Aaron from 8th Movie?"... but it's Radomus, so questioning wouldn't make any sense. 

     

    Despite... quite long pause, for additional preparations and such, we could raid Labradorra.

    And~ troubles right through the start - by Kenan, ofc. I've won first try... but with a lot of luck; it was just my Tyranitar and his Machamp... and we perfectly know how could that end. Fortunately, it didn't go for Bullet Punch, so thanks to Dragon Dances, I defeated it with Crit Earthquake.

    But, in all honesty, more difficult were Double Battles... as my Trick Room strategy was more detrimental than helpful, for my allies. Fortunately, my Sandstorm team was much more helpful and cooperating with them. Still, the fact that some Grunts of all people were kicking my ass... I've had a bad feeling about this.

     

    After backup has arrived to fight Lin, Victoria and I entered one building, and after the battle, my heart... has stopped for a second. Blood... bones... static, on a table... "pale", as I thought...

    I... I have geniuenly thought that Solaris-

    He had lost an eye, and might had suffered brain damage, but was seemingly all right. And I still think it was Lin to do it; or at least assist; because I question Sirius being strong enough to defeat him 1vs1 - despite what levels say; there are no levels in-universe, after all.

    Good that Cal had stopped Victoria - while I do understand her wanting Solaris' head (I, once, had wanted this as well), Cal was right... doing so, Vic would be no better than the one she despises above all. And Kiki would be very disappointed as well, I assume, as I question her going the path of revenge. 

     

    Then... Sigmund hiding and running away? I was seriously thinking about what, or who, would cause him to be terrified - Saphira, Lin... or something else?

    Oh, and major plus for Bennett calling Solaris "Elias' boyfriend" - one of the few moment to cause me wheeze in the middle of the night. Speaking of Elias, and his 'family'... will we get a chance to free those locked in the Void (Cain, Luna, Samson/Ciel, and more)? Because... I want to free all of them, you know. And reunite with others...

     

    Now, quick question - are Nomos and Shade one? I mean... Like Nostra is Jirachi (which is later confirmed), is Shade's soul connected to doll? Or is Nomos their body? There is definitely a connection between the two, as we see when Nomos/Shade save us, Noel and Radomus from PULSE Clawitzer. That "bond" would explain connections between Shade and Anna. 

    Speaking about PULSE Clawitzer... actually, no, I'll say it in the part about Major Battles.

    Also "R.I.P." for Zero. From Admin... to mere Grunt. Not Ace, not even Knight... just Grunt. That must've hurt. At least he has Lumi, and Eve. 

     

    Also, I don't know why I was laughing at Sigmund being protected by Serra and Cal while Saphira had wanted to tear his throat apart. 

    But that wasn't given to her because... because... 

    ... 

    ....... 

    Who did that? Lin...? Or that "absolutely off the mark" PULSE Mr. Mime? And who had designed it? On what drugs had you been, devs? 

    True, Sigmund wasn't the nicest... But he DIDN'T deserve that! Like-... TH'FUCK?!

    We have reached Edge Rising's level of edginess, ladies and gentlemen. @Evi Crystal, my condolences... 

    And obviously Saphira wouldn't take that message kindly. 

     

    After that... perhaps my personal favorite. ¡«T0urn@ment 0f B00t¥»! 

    Exciting fights, getting to know more about other characters, pure randomness, and of course Terra!

    I know writing her dialogue can cause a stroke, but curse me if the effect wasn't awesome. Those random sounds, her either completely-off-the-mark or extremely-accurate description (like naming Victoria "more roadblocking than Snorlax" or while Eve declaring that there were 17 people, she said: "THERE'S 16 OF YA... cuz zero doesn't count" - that was... GODDAMMIT TERRA), the style of speech and puns of various sorts. Even roasting us to 3rd degree (my personal favorite was when she used "Google Translate-ish" voice while describing Florinia - pure GOLD). 

     

    Those were fun, but then while facing Saphira and her... rather unfair "puzzle", I could FINALLY get my final Badge. 

    ...it was anticlimactic... 

    More on that in other post. 

     

    Then... Man, I haven't expected that rollercoaster of emotions (neither that "no fonts" battle which actually forced me to use Revives {even through I promised not to use them} because I have made some... really stupid mistakes; plus I hate Glitch Field) 

    Still... I wonder if what Terra has said about Florinia was another mind game... or her honest emotions. 

    I bet the latter, as the manner of speech was... very normal. And actually hitting Rini personally...

    Were Terra and Florinia accustomed at any point? Because both are geniuses in technological advances, and it seems both knew each other, like... when Terra said "You used to laugh a lot..." or something like that... 

     

    Crap, my heart... I hope I won't experience any of those-

    sees Solaris in front of Victory Road

    :|   

    rly? 

     

    For a moment, hearing him, I was genuinely terrified - especially when he sent Garchomp, and his theme sounded... my PTSD activated immedia

    But I quickly realized... "we" weren't the target, but Lin (who somehow was behind us). He later confirms it ("...even those within Team itself"). 

    That was so intense, that I've actually forgotten that... well... 

    Anyways, I don't know why, but for a moment when we regained concussioness, I thought that Solaris had won, as there was no blood on the battlefield. 

     

    ...but...it was...several feet away... 

    And Solaris... Solaris had most likely been thrown and slided his face through stone...

    When I saw that Cultist with Sylveon trying to save him... f-for a moment through t-that he.... he might.......

    .....................

    and i needed yet another emotional break (but i wasn't crying this time; just manly salute) 

     

    Reborn Region's Victory Road is larger that 10 year old me's stomach. 

    Going through it took me literal hours. But I'm not complaining: because I love that puzzles with adjusting Crystals. Since elementary school, I've loved Einstein's Riddles, so those weren't as difficult for me as for others.

    The Minecarts puzzles were arduous, but doable. 

    Seeking Crystal Stars was definitely the hardest one - I actually had to look for solutions after I couldn't find the last 2. 

     

    And about the remaining Meteor Executives... meh. 

    At least Blake was funny. Asshole, but funny asshole; a type of friend many would like to have. Unlike that degenerate Fern... 

    DID YOU SERIOUSLY THINK THAT AFTER STEALING MY BADGES YOU WOULD JUST WALK INTO THE LEAGUE LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED?! REMINDER: BOTH ELIAS AND BENNETT ARE IN THE LEAGUE, AND THEY WOULDN'T ALLOW YOU TO PARTICIPATE, AS THEY KNOW YOU, FUCKER! ALSO WHAT YOUR PUNY GRASSY TYPES COULD DO AGAINST HEATHER, HUH?! LITTLE SPOILER - NOTHING! NOTHING, YOU'D LOSE AT THE VERY START! AS YOU ARE NOTHING BUT A SMALL, PATHETIC, STINKY! LYING, MOTHERFUCKIN' LOSER!!! 

     

    phew...i've finally gotten this off my chest

     

    Anyways, Elite Four...

    After being dealt with the bullshit of full teams of PULSE2, I expected those battles to be a breeze. The first two, mostly yes. 

    But the deeper I was going, the harder it got. I've defeated all 5 of them first try (but not without some Pokemon fainting in the process) 

     

    And then... the moment of truth. I was about to avenge my fallen comrades, to protect the region and friends, to save the world... from the humanoid entity known as "Lin"... 

     

    And right off the bat she flexes on me that not only has she stolen Pokemon, but also themes; during the battle, there was Solaris' Battle Theme playing, not other but his. I get that dead don't need those... but that was too much. 

    The battle was... difficult - I believe all of them did have PULSE2. Me playing on Set didn't help either. 

    But Trick Room was the right call as EVERY Pokemon on her team was fast; so Trick Room heavily countered her. However... I quickly noticed something - that was a battle... on Neutral Field. Not the New World. Also despite being Dragon specialist, she has had 3 Psychic types and 3 Fairy types, with only 1 actual Dragon. And fandom laughs at Lance for his "Dragon speciality", smh. 

     

    Also... The fact that I was on her 5th Pokemon (in my case, that was , and I haven't seen neither Hydreigon nor Arceus was... worrying. And when I saw PULSE Abra... I IMMEDIATELY realized there will be Round 2.

    And I wasn't wrong - teleported to Grand Stairway, succed into the Citadel, and forced to catch Lin, reaching the top, and enter "New World" 

    This battle... has given me a appreciation for Trick Room. Really - I think I'm gonna use it in competitive now instead of Sandstorm Spread combo. Which is reasonably effective, but VERY VULNERABLE to most kinds of cheesing, like Guard Split Shuckle-Chansey combo. 

     

    Because most of her Pokemon were immune to speed drop - either because they were Flying-types, or had Levitate. And those who didn't, were bulky... very bulky. And then we have that fucking Celeesteela which is both! I HATE ULTRA BEASTS!!! 

    Also, shoutout to whoever had created Arc-PULSE sprite and type-changing animation because it... looks... dope! 

    Battles was very challenging, but first try. Only because I had Trick Room, Full Restores, and sheer dumb luck with Arceus. 

     

    And, um... Can. you... 

    Can someone explain the meaning of the ending? After the battle? 

    When I've defeated her, it was, like, 3 A.M. in Poland, so I just skimmed through, save the game and close it. 

    And now I can't remember what did exactly happen after the battle. 

    Was it true Lin to laugh at me, wanting to play and such... or someone else...? 

     

    Man, I need to remember: do not play any cryptic games during night. 

    If you wanna say something about it, DON'T FORGET about putting this in Spoiler part. 

    Because... That'd be a shame if someone had accidentally spoiled themselves something just because someone was careless, agreed?

    1. Dark Legend

      Dark Legend

      Now that you're back, can I send you a personal message to discuss how are regions (Sacroc and North/South Elgor are connected? This is something I need to know.

    2. Oscarus
    3. Dark Legend
  10. I'll say that in advance. 

    Happy Easter Day, y'all. Be strong, be healthy, be nice, be... yourselves. 

     

    And may Lord Arceus assist you in the final battle - as, in a next few days, everything will finally resolve, and I hope, to our benefit. 

     

    As for me, I'm gonna disappear for a week or so. First a family gatherings, then hunting Luvdicses, as somehow, don't have many Heart Scales, exams on college, and connecting all loose ends in Reborn Region. 

     

    But by then, sayonara~

    1. Dark Legend

      Dark Legend

      Good luck. Also, when you're back, we have things to discuss about your universe. Because something in Elgor. 

  11. With V19 starting... very soon, I think it's time for big bang preparations.

    Especially for that Lin, which is actually the only battle I'm truly concerned for:

    • Saphira - it's basically Dragon Tamer vs Dragon Tamer; I am already prepared 
    • PULSE Mr. Mime - I bet this is a very defensive Pokemon, so it shouldn't pose any real threat 
    • PULSE Clawitzer - the reverse or Mr. Mime; a speedy glass cannon (I hope), so if I get a chance to boost, it can be defeated rather easily... assuming it doesn't get a priority move 
      • I say that, assuming those are controlled by Sigmund and Sirius respectively; which I think is logical - those two are counterparts of sorts 
    • Elite Four - they may pose a threat, but after reading various theories, and seeing potential teams, I might create a team for them from the Pokemon I already have (assuming we could change teams between battles; if not... I just create the most universal team I can; I'm quite good at it) 

    But Lin, especially Darkium Z Hydreigon and Arceus, those scare me. Especially when considering they will have PULSE2 or other cheating bullshit. 

    However! I do have the strategy; which involves turning the advantage of her Field... against her. 

     

    With how she likes to overpower and break through everything at ease, she is no match for the strategic mastermind such as myself. 

    I will make her sweat, cry and bleed... until I hear her crumbling and begging for mercy.

     

    We... are in endgame. 

    And it's high time to put the end to her plans... and entire existence. 

    I will futfill Ame's last request, to make Reborn great again... by eliminating that witch once, and, for, all... 

    1. OmegaSolare

      OmegaSolare

      Don't underestimate PULSE Mr. Mime because of its defenses being its own speciality. Strength isn't everything.

      Besides, you must set up defenses or lower PULSE Clawitzer offenses or both.

    2. Oscarus

      Oscarus

      I know. I never underestimate. 

      But I do have plans. 

    3. OmegaSolare

      OmegaSolare

      Then I wish good luck to you.

  12. I have seen on YouTube comments bringing up how remakes of Pokemon Colosseum would look like. 

    And they have many interesting ideas... but one guy have brought up a~ rather terryfing suggestion. 

    That we could face Evice, in battling rules of XD... which could Mega Evolve his Tyranitar... 

     

    I love Tyranitars, but I'm not ready for Shadow Mega Tyranitar (assuming Mega Evolving Shadow Pokemon is possible... which I think may if Pokemon will be forced into absolute obedience, and/or it actually is close to Trainer) 

     

     

    P.S.: Only now have I realized that Evice's ace is Tyranitar. I was so hyping up when discovering Xenoverse's Victor has Tyranitar X as his ace, that I've completely forgotten about that beast. 

    That, and also because Skill Swap Slaking have clouded my memories from anger and salt. 

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    2. Oscarus

      Oscarus

      I know 

      I have played the game - I checked in Wiki 

       

      Tyranitar X's all stats (except HP) are 10 points higher than regular Tyranitar's, bringing Base Stat Total up to 650

    3. OmegaSolare

      OmegaSolare

      Plus, it’s obtainable.

    4. Oscarus

      Oscarus

      As of DLC 3 after defeating Dahlia - I know this

      I may be old (according to my friends), but I don't have dementia yet

  13. What is Pokemon Trainers' favorite way of killing enemies...? 

     

    Spoiler

    They STAB! 

     

    Spoiler

    ...was better sounding in my head 

     

     

  14. Sometimes, I am actually terrified of what my brain is capable of. 

    While creating some plot for my fanmade game, there is one specific, old dialogue that now has gotten my attention. Especially, this part:

    Quote

    (...) But then... everything changed 30 years ago. More specifically, during the day of the the fifteen anniversary of my Championship reign. 

    A mysterious event occurred in the neighboring region, west of Sacroc. At the time, no one was certain who, or what, had been responsible... yet the damage was truly terryfing, with the region being split into four. The causalities also were massive, both in infrastructure... and in humans... 

    ...oh, forgive me <player> - recalling those memories are gruesome... in fact, one of my closer friends was one of the victims of it, as she had tried to-... No, she wouldn't accept me... 

    (...)

    {the moment when he tries to control himself} 

    (...)

    Believe it or not, <player>, the catastrophe was about to strike this region too. Fortunately, it has stopped before going deeper into land, with it only managing to grasp the western coast, tearing over the absorbed piece of land between Grand Strait and Viadra River, creating currently known Viadra Strait. People and Pokemon of Sacroc Region were thanking Gods for their assistance and protection... the same couldn't be said about our friends. 

    Of course, we did our best to assist them in regaining the region... But as of right now, it still is separated. We were doing our best, but it wasn't enough. Which, if we think about it <player>, is the perfect analogy of my entire reign. 

    They have worked around it, however, and despite region still being in four, it is more united than it has ever been. Yet, the events of it are still engraved into minds of both regions, which are currently known as "The Great Calamity". 

    (...) {and then he talks about times after his retirement from Champion spot} 

    I bet some of you know where this is going, but step by step. The man talking in here is Vultus - in-game, he's Supervisor of Sacroc Pokemon League, advisor of Prince (that is title, not name), and former Sacroc Grand Champion, having perhaps one of the longest reigns of all Grand Champions in the known Pokemon world (both canon and fanmade), reigning for 40 years before ultimately retiring, 5 years before the events of "Pokemon Heaven and Hell" {he's in game 89 years old, btw}. 

     

    That dialogue (used in main post-game quest) was created, according to my sources, in February 2021 (or earlier, because there is written a last date of editing on it). So then I have known about Reborn... but not Rejuvenation. And, the region neighboring with Sacroc... might actually be Aevium. 

     

    According to KingInfernal's "Geography and Timeline of Reborn and Aevium (which is VERY BASED on canon data and devs' claims), Storm-9 had split Aevium into four sub-regions 40 years before events of Rejuvenation. Now, ✨math lesson✨

    • Rejuvenation has begun 21 years after the events in Kanto Region. 
    • Which means Storm-9 (also known as "The Calamity") happened 18 years before Kanto (and not 19 years, because @KingInfernal has counted Kanto events as "Year 0", then has forgotten about it in the calculations) 
    • Vultus claimed that "The Great Calamity" had happened 30 years before the events, so events of "Heaven and Hell", on this timeline, happened on Year 12/13, after Alola events. 
      • It is said that events of Sacroc Region began shortly after Pokemon World Championship, during Oscar (one of the major NPCs) had participated. And PWC happened shortly after Galarian Star Tournament (in that universe). Unfortunately, neither Infernal nor myself can put SwSh on the timeline due to lack of legacy characters and no seemingly connections to other regions. So, this actually is on our benefit, not having to bother with another layer of complications 
      • That connects with my fanfic (which isn't canon to either Sacroc nor Reborn games), where Oscar is said to have arrived to Reborn around half a year after Sacroc protagonist has become new Champion, and since Reborn is said to happen around Year 13/14 (that calculating mistake surely mixes things up), that matches up... almost perfectly

    Not enough?

    Vultus had admitted to lost dear friend, who has apparently "sacrificed herself to "minimize the casualties" "... Whatever was that supposed to mean... And also she seemingly wouldn't accept him lamenting over her. 

    While there's nowhere written more about her, I assume that could be Vivian, which did sacrifice herself to stop Storm-9. She would be around 67-69 if she was living in Rejuvenation. So there's a gap... LARGE age gap... But that wouldn't stop them from being friends - two kind, passionate, never-lying spirits associating with nature. 

     

    That ain't much, BUT... there's more - perhaps the strongest potential connection.

    Aevium is said to be (somewhat) bordering with Kalos, and be approximately close to Galar. Also, split into 4 parts. Since Kalos is France, and Galar is United Kingdom, then Aevium could be... Germany

     

    Germany is bordering with France, quite close to UK, and the four pieces could symbolize events of May 1945, where III Reich was split into four spheres of influence: French, British, American, and Soviet. And it had taken 44 years to reunite completely. Still, in 1985 (40 years after), both Western and Eastern Germany were quite close to each other, just like Aevian sub-regions. 

    And if we use real-life geography to locate Pokemon regions, then if Aevium is Germany (approximately; in terms of location), then... Aevium and Sacroc are neighboring - Sacroc is based on Poland, and it's western neighbor IS Germany. Meaning "The Great Calamity" Vultus was talking about, was Aevium's Storm-9. 

     

    So that can wrap things up. 

    I still cannot get over the fact I have created this, and... it somehow connects almost perfectly, despite not knowing anything about Rejuvenation or Aevium or... anything. 

     

    That really freaked me out during discovering - just like when I realized I can see future while sleeping. Like... The exact events from future appear in my dreams, and I keep having that "deja-vu" from time to time. 

     

    Human brain is really powerful 

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    2. Dark Legend

      Dark Legend

      Also, just reread you're story aboive and... If Aevium is Germany, near Kalos and Galar, that would mean whatever Gen 9's region name is would also be close to it. 

       

       

      Unneeded thing: Elgor is based of North America. Unnecessary knowledge you now have.

       

      A few things about where I would say the Masters' Tournament would fall in line with the time line: 

      After the events (Plus Postgame) of Pokemon Refraction, and that falls into line 14 years after the events of Pokemon Reborn (Ep. 19 included). The Masters' Tournament takes place a year after that, sooo...

       

      Someone help me figure this out.

    3. Oscarus

      Oscarus

      Masters' Tournament would be somewhere in Year 28/29, after Rejuvenation, but before Xenoverse 

    4. Dark Legend
  15. I have watched playthoughs of Pokemon Colosseum and XD while planing on essays... and realized something I hadn't previously (because English is not my native/first language and I'm stupid) 

     

    Spoilers Ahead: 

    Spoiler

    In Colosseum, after defeating Nascour, we discover that the true leader of Team Cipher is man named Evice. But in the sequel, XD, it is revealed that the mastermind and ACTUAL leader is Greevil. 

     

    Evice is, most likely a combination of "evil" and "vice", symbolizing that he's only second-in-command at best. 

    Greevil however seems to be abbreviation of "greater evil", as he is the hidden, and actual, leader of Team Cipher, higher rank than Evice

    Like... Whoa! Why can't they do such actions more often?! 

    1. OmegaSolare

      OmegaSolare

      Greater evil or greedy evil.

    2. Oscarus

      Oscarus

      "Greedy"...? 

      Well... Considering he has 7 Shadow Pokemon in "one" battle, including 4 Legendaries, and also gold eyes... 

      Maybe yes. 

    3. Oscarus

      Oscarus

      Okay, I Google-checked and his Japanese name is "Deathgold", so maybe "greedy" is a more logical choice here than "greater" 

  16. To quote Rose from Juno Songs' cover 

    "It... pains me to have to do this... 

    But you leave me no choice"

     

    After I fought with a Trainer who had FULL TEAM of OU Legendaries, I've legitimately ragequit after the battle (which I've barely won, with some luck and their really stupid decisions like outright using Psychic on Hydreigon), and decided: "Fine! You wanna see me using Legends! I WILL be using Legends!" 

     

    Since I've reset my old W/L record (I had a winrate of only 45%, but only because I haven't reset it earlier, because when I first played competitive, I sucked so much that my winrate was pathetically low), every Trainer had at least 2 OU Legendaries (expect one - a Trick Room specialist - who I had fought twice; once I lost with his one Pokemon standing, and the other I won with my one Pokemon standing; he was having only Cresselia). 

     

    I know that many (and myself) call this cheap and so on... but I was so livid that I've decided to do it myself. After all, two can play that game, huh? 

    I know that having two Pseudo-Legendaries would already put me on the aim for hate, technically using 4 Legendary Pokemon... But there's a reason why everyone are salty about Legendaries and Ultra Beasts, and not Pseudos. Moreover, after returning to competitive, my team consisted of only two true OU Pokemon - Tyranitar and Skarmory. The other three (Hydreigon, Scizor and Chandelure) are UU, while Megas were UUBL at best. So I think it's fair for me 

    1. OmegaSolare

      OmegaSolare

      Beware of Blaziken, if you're careful.

    2. Oscarus

      Oscarus

      Funny, because Blaziken is one of the few Pokemon that were destroying me. 

      Because of the fact they come in on my Choice-locked Chandelure (usually after using Energy Ball, because no "fragile" Pokemon would like to run in Fire Blast, even if resisted like Greninja). 

       

      I will. This time I will as I have a solid counter (on paper) 

    3. OmegaSolare

      OmegaSolare

      I hope so because Blaziken isn't to be underestimated due to being ranked to Ubers and stayed like that in Gen5 to Gen7. Also, it was quickly banned in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl way too early.

  17. Honestly, I feel I shouldn't ask, but I have to. 

    Do you think that if I used Legendary Pokemon eligible for OU (or lower tiers) in competitive battles, would that be... "unfair"? 

     

    This may sound weird, but if we consider many Legendary are being constantly complained about, especially likes of Lando-T or Tapus, I am afraid of using them because I don't wanna be called "meta slave" nor see they saying that I've only won because of that Legend, and can't play properly. Of course, those are said by players whos team are stacked with those and Uber-worthy Pokemon. 

     

    Okay, straight to the point - I can't find a fitting Mega for my team. And I'm beginning to wonder if I should return to using Mega Tyranitar (either bulky full offense or fast Dragon Dancer), and then fill the last spot with Legendary of sorts. Or other Pokemon whos quite strong or can work well in Sandstorm, like Excadrill. 

     

    To be fair, I'm not switching out any of the previously mentioned: Skarmory, Scizor, Tyranitar, Hydreigon and Chandelure, as all of them are doing a great work, and synergize very well with each other. I simply wanna hear your opinions.

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    2. Oscarus

      Oscarus

      I know that there are no-Uber Legendaries

      Even those who are Untiered. 

       

      But I'm afraid of using them because I have strongly opposed Legendaries that dominated meta (like Lando-T), and was even calling others out if they had, like, 3 or more of them. And this might return to me in form of karma. 

    3. Alisae

      Alisae

      This stuff really doesn't matter if you're just trying to win at the end of the day.

    4. OmegaSolare
  18. All this time, I have played online Gen 7 metagame... that I forgot that none of my Pokemon was holding Z-Crystal. 

     

    To be fair, that wasn't exactly necessary, as I have... around 75% winrate, I think. Maybe closer to 80%, I wasn't counting. But I do wonder if I should use Z-Crystal. And if yes, then on whom...? 

     

    Currently my team is: 

    • Occa Berry Scizor 
    • Aguav Berry Skarmory 
    • Smooth Rock/Chople Berry Tyranitar 
    • Choice Scarf Chandelure 
    • Life Orb Hydreigon 
    • rotating Mega (formerly Aerodactyl, now Steelix, with possible Manectric joining) 

    And if some Pokemon could have Crystal, then it's either Tyranitar or Hydreigon, in my opinion, as Skarmory won't do shit with Z-Move, Megas can't have Z-Crystals (except Rayquaza who's too broken; even for Ubers), Occa Berry saves Scizor from unexpected Hidden Power Fire (a few times it helped me win 6-0 with just Scizor), and Choice Scarf Chandelure is a beast. 

     

    Still, Tyranitar and Hydreigon are good enough with their original sets. So I wonder if it's necessary to give them Z-Crystal. And what do you guys think? 

    1. OmegaSolare

      OmegaSolare

      Mostly with Hydreigon because Tyranitar has Mega Evolution. But I’m afraid that Mega Rayquaza can’t use Z-Move.

    2. Oscarus

      Oscarus

      Mega Tyranitar is better than regular Tyranitar on normal playthoughs, but not in competitive. 

      Unlike Mega Garchomp, Mega Tyranitar is strictly superior to regular Tyranitar in every way... But can't hold any items (excluding situations where Pokemon is automatically Mega Evolved or can have 2 items). Therefore regular Ttar can use different items, and it's not a weakling either - I can even send them in on supereffective, not-boosted hit (if it's not Fighting-type) and they will shrug it off. 

       

      I will try using Dragonium/Darkium Z on Hydreigon, but if it doesn't pays off, I'm switching to Life Orb 

       

      Also... I don't care much about Mega Rayquaza (and also why it is "Mega", and not "Primal" or something - because Megas are created because of bond between Pokemon and human; and can we call whatever those ancient humans had done to create "Mega Evolution" for Rayquaza a personal bond?) so... how should I know? 

    3. OmegaSolare

      OmegaSolare

      Then try to use Tyranitar with physical defensive strategy.

      For Hydreigon, it’s your choice.

      For Mega Rayquaza, I’m just explaining things.

  19. I've barely returned from an entire day in the university... And somehow I'd become an inspiration and assistance of this forums' a few veterans? 

     

    ...Am I really that charismatic? Or it's something else? I can't really put my finger on it. 

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    2. Dark Legend

      Dark Legend

      Oh, I've been part of that for a long time. I've been "Pan" for years. But also, its just the idea of making your own mainstream game. Plus, making your own Pokemon is really fun. I've wanted to do this for a while.

    3. Oscarus

      Oscarus

      It really is. To create characters, Pokemon, storyline, everything... 

      Unfortunately, I do have trouble with the "Pokemon", as while creating humans and very humanoid is no hard challenge, creating other creatures is. For me, personally. Maybe a lack of experience, maybe no inspirations (I do have some, but not many)... 

      Anyways, while it is fun to create, it's no easy task

    4. Dark Legend

      Dark Legend

      True, very true. Especially the names...

  20. After... a very long time, I've decided to present to you my fanfiction about Pokemon Reborn: "Pokemon Reborn - The Highway of Fate"

     

    Here's the link to the "presentation" of it on this forum: [CW: Fanfiction] "Pokemon Reborn - The Highway of Fate" - Creative Works - Reborn Evolved

    1. Oscarus

      Oscarus

      This ain't April Fools joke anymore

  21. [Comment Deleted by Oscarus] 

  22. Question: Have you tried writing fanfic (or at least sets of some random short stories) from the "Protagonists can talk" bits? Cuz they seem quite a intriguing idea to base.

    1. OmegaSolare

      OmegaSolare

      It’s difficult to do so long since I don’t have much freetime.

  23. I'm a type of guy who always tries to cover up all "plot holes" that I've done - so no one can do the "Oscarus forgot" compilation. 

     

    But there was one I couldn't fix... until recently. That was the relationship between Oscar (OC) and Cynthia which is, um, ...untypical. You'll see. 

     

    Oscar (despite it never being shown as of right now) seems to have some kind of dislike toward Sinnoh Grand Champion for no apparent reason, despite her never doing anything to upset Battle Emperor...mostly.

    In fact, Cynthia has nothing to say about him but compliments and respectful comments (which despite not being canon, it matches her character, at least from the anime). One could say that their battle during certain World Coronation Series where Oscar's Tyranitar (Mega) destroyed Cynthia's team 6-0, could offend him as he was expecting "challenge", but that's not the case - if he wanted challenge, he should give her a chance to shine, and not boost, tear and kill everything on its way. 

     

    Up until today, I had no in-lore reason for my character to be in a cold relationship with perhaps the most beloved canon Champion. The off-universe reason is, as it was just mentioned, Cynthia being "the most beloved canon Champion". But it may not be as apparent as it seems. For you to understand, you have to know this: I HATE overrated things! And not "overrated" as in just loved or having some sort of special attention from the creators, because for example Lucario and Charizard are overrated in that way, but I still like them (maybe the personal attachment plays the role). I mean "overrated" as in: fandom bitchin' on how they are "awesome" and ascending to the position so high that others don't matter anymore and are thrown into obscurity, despite them being weak, pathetic, insignificant, or simply being a subject of blatant lie. 

    Like "Oh, Bidoof is the true god of Pokemon, Arceus who?" or "Greninja is da best, and every1 who don't agree is stoopid" or... too many to count. That is not only about Pokemon fandom, but every damn fandom on this planet - without any exceptions. Although I admit there are some of these that I like and accept... but those have much lore and twists inside them that them actually make me smile, like "The Mythology of Lord Helix" - Twitch Plays Pokemon, from some dumb multi-multi-multi pseudo co-op game, has created an actual history, with characters, plot, legends, timelines, and it was so addicting that I'm loving that kind of creativity. 

     

    But Cynthia? Just because she was a bit more difficult than the other Champions from mainline games, she's suddenly above all else, simply the best and the others are forgettable? Th'fuck?! She wasn't even a challenge for me! 

    ...I mean, she DID defeat me on my first attempt in Platinium, but then my strongest Pokemon was Empoleon on level 53, and the other a bit lower. I did get to Cynthia with a team of level 50-53, without using Revives in battles (only a few Full Restores on Lucian, but he was doing the same thing), no X Items - which I was declaring them to be useless for true Pokemon Trainer - and no real EV/IV training or cherry-picking Pokemon.  I was way better than I expected, wow. 

    Of course, after a bit of grinding, I have defeated her with level 57 Houndoom (which knew Sunny Day and Solar Beam, which make it singlehandedly defeat Milotic even after being quite damaged from Spiritomb) and lv 58 Garchomp which haven't missed a single Dragon Rush in the battle, while Cynthia's Garchomp couldn't connect one before fainting. I don't know why they claim it to be that difficult - I've even played Diamond version to check if that Cynthia was tougher but nope; underleveled Torterra and Garchomp were more than enough. 

    She also forces us, a not-teenage-yet child, to go into the place which might kill you if you do one step in the wrong direction, just to hunt some depressed young adult who would be simply teared apart of separated from everything else by Giratina. 

    A very responsible behavior, Cynthia. And fandom laughed at Leon for being "not-Champion", despite the fact that most of the plot he had spent doing His. Damn. Job! 

    Also, some "s-words" have declared her "Greatest Dragon Master" despite the fact... that at the time of that declaration... she had a grand total of 1 DRAGON! JUST ONE!!! Which pains me, as a Dragon Tamer from Day 1, that she is apparently more Dragon than Lance - the walking definition of Dragon Master; who uses both Dragon-type and Dragon-like Pokemon - Clair, Iris, Drayden, or even Nobunaga, who had in possession two Legendary Dragon-types and was the ruler of the Dragnor - a place where multiload of dragons were living. The only reason she's so popular is because others-... ...I know I have pushed the boundaries too much, and may get a warning, so I won't make my situation worse, and just say that she's way too popular for reasons other than character or history. Those reasons are more... visible, and psyhical 

    I... shouldn't be so strict and rough, but I simply want you to understand, since I do have problems with "sending messages" to others. 

     

    To the point - the off-universe reason for Oscar disliking Cynthia is my hate toward fandom for gloryfing her beyond human understanding. But... that cannot be put into lore, that would make no sense, and create a plot hole I wish to erase. And then, during Math sessions on the academy, while I was waiting for the rest to do their exercises I'd done far before them, it clicked. I was reminded of one fact - Oscar, just like Cynthia, is an expect in mythology and history of the world. It has been also said, many times, Oscar wishes to eradicate evil and bring peace, even using the most extreme methods. Do you know who was evil, wishing to create a new, "perfect" universe, destroying the old one, and is mentioned in the legends and myths? 

    Spoiler

    Volo! The man who can be described as "genderswap and character-flip Cynthia". Despite no actual connection being made, their resemblance is too striking for them not to be related. And everyone who finished main plot of Legends: Arceus, knows what he had tried to do.

     

    Oscar could read about that in one of the older books - as I presume Akari/Rei would spread the news after some time or write it down themselves, and quickly notice the resemblance. Despite the fact he rarely uses it to full potential, Oscar is incredibly intelligent, and if given just a few clues, he could connect them, if there was any connection at all.

    Yet all of that is hidden behind facade of heavy-handed leader, (once) undefeated Trainer, and intimidating individual. But he's way too "imperfect" to be classified as "Mary Sue-type of character" 

    That could make him start to believe Cynthia might try to do the same, and began to distance himself from her, still keeping a keen eye and preparing in case of a sudden shift. 

     

    Is it paranoid? Definitely yes, no excuses. But at least there are no visible plot holes~

    Was this mumble necessary...?   I cannot tell. I'll delete this if asked by admins, but not in a next several hours, as I will be... busy. 

  24. Curse my talentless arse! 

     

    I have so many wonderful ideas to create and share with you (with the most realistic being pictures/art), but I can't... as I possess no drawing talent. None at all. 

    I've been trying to draw and paint for years, but it was all worthless - waste of pencil, crayons, paper and time. And in my head it looks so wonderful - at least for me. 

     

    You have no idea how I envy you, and your arts of any sorts - they're so beautiful; you're so talented... I wish I could do it too, but I simply suck at it, no matter how much training I was doing. 

    Honestly, I wish I could generate pictures by just imagining them, and share here, so I could at least "be" an "artist". 

     

    Actually... If I could do that, then forget about pictures - I could create an entire anime! With more accurate descriptions of places, characters and places full of life, emotional moments and openings/endings! 

    But... you should do voice acting and OST by themselves; I cannot create voice head canons in my head; it all sounds awkward. 

     

    ...why am I writing this anyways...? Hell if I know. I just feel useless by being surrounded by lots of talented ladies and gentlemen like yourselves. 

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    2. Evi Crystal

      Evi Crystal

      That's good, that you're improving and editing. Also it's your works your hand is writing them. 

       

      I can relate to the pain of constantly editing and the desire to push forward with fanfics *hugs Oscar*

    3. OmegaSolare

      OmegaSolare

      At least you have friends who do everything to cheer you up. Do you understand, Oscarus?

    4. Oscarus

      Oscarus

      I do. Thank you. 

  25. Is using the "N-word" in writing racist when you don't have the pass? 

     

    Maybe I'll need to expand: by that I mean having some character use "n-word" to other. Theorically you're not the one to use or speak it, but you're writing it. But you're not writing it to real-life person in a real life, but have some fictional character say it to other fictional character. Is that still considered racist? 

    Well, if the character saying it isn't black-skinned, then that one is racist, but does that make me - the writer - racist? 

     

    Why am I asking it...? 

    Maybe because I don't want to cause controversy while writing. Obviously, I haven't intended to overuse it, but I still wish to know. 

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