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I honestly feel considering it's a rejection - you should let her go. You might think that being friends with her is a good idea as you are enthralled about this girl. Staying close to the girl despite rejection reflects weak behavior and can cause a great deal of uncomfortableness. Things also may not be the same as you expected it to be as she knows you like her and might be hesitating in what she does, which is not a good thing for you or for her. It stresses her out because she has to be careful what she says so that she doesn't lead you on.
It all depends on what you want, though. If you really think you are both okay with it, it isn't impossible. The thing I'm trying to say is feelings are hard to neglect when that person is always in front of you, and you will think of what could have been.
The most important tool a person can have in a relationship is the power to walk away. You are your own person and your strength should be based on yourself. Think of her as the one who's truly missed a huge opportunity to date you. Being able to walk away signifies that you do not have infinite time at your disposal, and she will have to make time in her life for you to come. Now that is the true victory.
I know it's difficult, and it's very easy to talk about these things - I get extraordinarily hung up over potential partners myself - but practicing these things have really made me feel better about myself - there are millions of wonderful people we haven't met and we put all our eggs in one basket. And truly, when you have a lasting relationship with someone who actually wants to spend time with you, you will feel all the more better instead of having to show that you are around in their life and get them to notice you.
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So I've already talked about my experience with someone in another thread here, but here comes another one.
So once again, just like last time, a girl that I had a crush on for a while and I didn't ask out because I was afraid of rejection came into my life. Very pretty, sweet and comforting to be around. We had one fun night together where she couldn't stop laughing at what I said, but that was it. She's a friend of my friend's girlfriend that happened to hang out with us at some time.
The thing that really grinds my gears is that today I get a random message from her saying that she liked me and wanted to get to know me better. However, as I mentioned in my rejuvenation intense run, I quit my job and am moving away from the city. The fact that I didn't act earlier is killing me and I despise myself for it.
Now unlike my previous story, I am not hung up on her, despite the fact I am a guy who gets really into the person once I find the initial sparks flying. I am hating myself for not finding the courage to not ask earlier.
I believe the reason for my not asking is because the first time I asked a girl out, I was rejected. That feeling of mistaken assumption kills me and I do not dare to engage in it again, as it took me 3 years to get over her, thanks to my (now ex) girlfriend and a lot of excercise and working on myself.
But the root psychological issue still remains. This has happened with around 5 girls in the past year, all of them at a particular point I realized fancied me as well, and I have blown up all these chances due to varying circumstances. I was either too needy or too laid back, put too much effort or too less and I have ended up fucking up all my potential relationships. Even my ex has ended up blocking me because she said she can't deal with my inattentiveness, although I really doubt that is the case. (I feel she really loved me a lot more than I did her, which really sucks but disrupts the balance of the relationship, but that's for another day).
I write this now because I am frustrated with myself cause despite the fact that I am healthy, have very good friends and a decent career ahead of me I end up being depressed because of my inability to retain someone. I feel like the learning curve attached to these experiences is nonexistant because I keep doing the same thing - I do something stupid, relapse into depression, start smoking and drinking until one day I realize what I should be doing and get back into my ordinary routine, only to spiral backwards when I fuck up again.
Sorry for the rant, just some things I need to get off my chest and would rather post online to strangers than friends.
Thanks for listening
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Hello everyone!
I guess it's time for part 3? Hoping to get at least one badge before this part ends...
Well, we'll know.
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3: Rifts and Punks
SpoilerSo in the last episode, Zetta opened up a Dimensional Rift, which in his words are "spheres of incredible dark energy composed of a single sacrifice". Which kind of is similar to the PULSE!s in Reborn. The creation, structure and nature of the rifts are unknown, but what is known about the rifts' functionality:
Ignoring the battle aspect of the rifts for now, it's the transportation that intrigues me. Where exactly are we transported to? What use does this have in the story and how does it tie to the plot?
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NOW.
Returning to the present!
I had a different adjective entirely, but ok
I really, really do
(It's 6v1 pal, you really don't have a chance
MAKE UP YOUR MIND, MAN.
I hate how his pointless dialogue just adds up on my screenshots...
I'm gonna have to battle that Gyarados?
I mean it's fairly obvious at this point.
So by devouring us, we transport to an altered dimension where we fight the Gyarados... within the Gyarados.
Interesting.
oh faq
me dead
not
also yeah I save Magikarps
I think that's the last of them.
Might as well check out the Rift Dex to see what this is all about.
Yikes.
The backstory bit reminds me of Platinum actually, with all the Commanders trying to prematurely evolve the Magikarp in the three lakes.
So no more flying typing, meaning I can't count on Balls to solo this battle with a Charge Beam...
Extra precaution must be taken.
This battle should go pretty well, tbh, considering our pretty good levels.
Huh. The animation is still pretty nice.
Come at me you ugly bastard
Oh, what now?
I wonder if the player can actually see Melia's spirit/soul like they do now, or if it's just an implication.
Pretty intense to see her sitting on its nose.
But anyways!
By letting me battle it?
(I love how the music is still playing as I screenshot this)
Jesus that thing looks monstrous.
It's not even prematurely evolved though...
And I just got double intimidated.
Alright Bun, you know what to do!
Wonderful.
Now hopefully it doesn't take us out in one hit.
Ah ha.
Guess who else is getting their attack -2d
And great, a dark arena to negate its loss of STAB...
Holy shit does it hit hard.
Might as well go for one last Baby-Doll Eyes...
Ah, what a valiant way to go.
Well done, Bun.
Wonder if I should go for Sonicboom or Charge Beam...
Doesn't look like Gyarados has TOO much HP anyways so I'll go with the former.
And it's faster, too
Wonderful
I thought Voltorbs were freakishly fast
Well that did as much damage as I thought it'd do.
Come on back into your ball, boi
Come nestle into my pants
....
You'll get your chance again, don't worry
Someday
Missed a shot here, but Gyara used Thunder Fang for some reason...
Since he has more than half HP, I'm gonna opt out on Priority for now...
Hopefully this works.
Well, at least I wasn't wrong.
I do hope to god that he gets a hit in though...
And that's honestly quite fair.
Snuck in a Quick Attack before he went down. Going good so far.
Thankfully it doesn't have Moxie or some crap, that would be game-breaking.
(don't do it, devs)
And now for my main plan of action...
Isn't she wonderful?
Hah. Twice in a row, nice!
Missed another screen here, but Flutter got in a Gust before she gets hit by a Fire Fang.
Sadly...
Might as well get some EXP for this one
And he didn't do badly at all!
Can't wait till this little fucker evolves... learns some really good moves along the way as well.
So... how did I get back here again?
I saw you, too.
Wonder if that's just for the player rather than the character.
What a dumb brick
I know. It's all thanks to yours truly
You can kiss me if you want to
He what?! I did everything!
Who's side are you on again, Melia?
Perhaps.
Do you even know where it went?
We;re gonna have to clear the way, folks.
Melia's about to unleash her super powers.
OH MY GOD
This triggers me so much
...
I honestly have a feeling she will be the champion of Aevium
Who else could have so much foreshadowing of near invincibility?
I mean, if you can channel one move with Metronome, why not EVERY MOVE EVER?!
sigh...
Of course it did.
You're the "chosen one" after all
This is the price I pay for saying people find us too important...
What pisses me off more is that it's like, Level 13 or something.
So you notice it too.
So not only did you pull some BS right there, you managed to teleport us inside the Pokecenter.
For once, she speaks sense.
I mean, Team Xen practically has access to space aliens somehow...
But it's nothing some Alpha Metronome can't solve, eh?
Oh great. More eavesdropping.
This game really coerces you to doing not-so-honorable deeds, doesn't it?
So this basically confirms that Jenner wasn't in a sexchat when we first saw him...
Just a double agent acting for Team Xen.
Also, new character alert. Welcome: Madelis.
I think I'll prepare some character bios in a bit and what I truly think of them.
So here is the first time this big baddie is mentioned (if I'm not wrong).
I still don't see why Melia had to be sent to Goldenwood forest to be captured... Jenner could have just taken her for a stroll and gotten her abducted or something.
... Unless it was Jenner's idea to send her to Goldenwood forest, on the pretext of helping Xen.
It almost sounds like these two dated in the past...
What happened to hiding?
Yes, this whole time.
Thanks to you starting the conversation the minute we walked in.
But anyways, Team Xen have to understand the meaning of discretion.
They're literally out in the open!
Ouch.
CLEARLY, no unresolved feelings there.
The disparity between these conversations is hilarious. While one person is having a life-changing epiphany, the other is talking about capturing her openly.
Ulp.
I guess that's our cue.
I would have so preferred staying out of this really awkward conversation, but it looks like that's my life.
Very surprising, Jenner.
Not like I needed anyone's help either.
Just between you and me, I defeated it alone.
Then why send him?!
Ah, I forget, Madelis is merely a pawn.
How you gonna do that?
How did you even get here anyways? Past security?
She's either really blended into the crowd or there's minimum security.
Or she could have pulled an Alpha Metronome.
Probably looking too deep into this...
Ah well.
At least she cares about us.
More than I can say about anyone else since we got off the ship.
And why am I left behind?
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It's the thought that counts, right?
"You suck?"
It doesn't look like they're interested in me anyways.
I DEMAND TO KNOW WHY
Well, that was heavy.
And put me in danger, despite you knowing that I was a novice.
And you also did send her there first.
Quit trying to play the nice guy, man.
Looks like you didn't know exactly what type of danger would happen in Goldenwood forest..
Did you know I fought a Gyarados? What use would that Snag Machine be then?
Hah!
Talk about awkward timing.
Thanks. I did assume that at first though.
I guess this is Crescent at play here. What a weird person.
These people all like to be super mysterious for no reason.
(So I guess he doesn't know her, either)
For once I am happy that I'm not the only one in complete darkness.
What the hell did I do?!
I was just roped into some random things and had to act in some way, right?
Now you're just fucking with us.
I guess explanations are just non-existent in this game.
Welcome to my world, Ren.
For once I am understood.
Oh boy, where do I even start?
Probably with that, yup
Guess those days are over.
Cause harm seems to be their only intention.
I guess people love explaining what is already explained to us.
sigh...
I thought Venam hated you?
Also if it's so important why do you want me to come along?
I can just battle Venam and move on.
Of course she is.
Well, I guess it's time guys.
For my first metal piece.
Never can get enough of those.
You're the one who said it!
Now that is something to look forward to.
(I'm sure he doesn't just mean Venam)
Ah fuck.
No one even bothered to heal my poor pokes.
So let me just do that and get that first badge.
I wonder if I should switch out Broccoli considering it's a Poison gym...
Gonna use this one as a temporary stand-in.
He's doing quite well tbh.
I hope Broccoli doesn't mind.
That should make him feel better.
Also, this will be useful.
So many trainers en route to Venam...
There are the gym trainers as well.
That's kind of plain.
I remember how descriptive the main games' gyms were.
"CRASH CRASH CRASHER WAKE" or something like that?
...
Alright then.
I didn't mean to screenshot the trainer battles, but...
This couldn't possibly be... ?
I think this is a pretty common sprite, too.
Probably not her.
Anyways...
Sure you won't
Pity.
Well someone's a big shot, isn't she?
I don't really enjoy the splurge of purple, but it's alright, I guess.
And look what you've done with it!
Why must the air be so corrosive?!
I think I need an Antidote...
Tough call.
Let's get this underway.
. . .
So I won't lie, I had quite a tough time defeating her. Her Pokemon were all very tough, and it took some amount of calculation for me to understand the full composition of her team and how she used it. It took me 4 tries to defeat her (I defeated her the 4th time I battled) and tbh, I had to have all the luck on my side for it to happen.
(I would document the losses as well, but it's pretty obvious how I lost once we get to see the upcoming battle)
It begins with this.
One of the most trickiest parts about Venam is her damaging field. You have to make sure not to send in a mon at low HP, essentially meaning never to send out a mon at low HP, unless you're absolutely sure you'll never use it in the battle again.
In trial 1, I realized that Flutter could two-shot her Nidorina. Why not make it easier?
So I missed a couple screens here, but it woke up on the FIRST TURN. It then proceeded to hit Flutter with a Venam's kiss, leaving her with just a little more than half HP.
Before I could finish it off with another Psybeam, Venam switched it out to her Whirlipede.
Now be warned, it is very dangerous as it has access to Speed Boost and has terrifying defenses at the early stage. Best to target its (relatively) lower Sp. Def.
Flutter hits with another Sleep Powder.
It wakes up on the first turn, again, and sets up.
I have to say though: Spikes + Corrosion will deal a hefty amount of damage, so be prepared
Thank god Broccoli isn't in this fight, little tyke would have been destroyed in seconds
Thank god I'm not missing the Sleep Powder, at least
At red health, Venam Super Potions. My plan for her is to eliminate them by numbers (I believe she has 3 of them, if anyone is interested, but I don't want to spread false info either)
This battle eventually wore out. Even though Flutter didn't suffer any more damage, Speed Boost enabled Whirlipede to set up a second layer of Spikes. Scary.
But this happened.
(Alolan) Grimer is up. I decide to switch out, since Flutter is a absolutely necessary for future mons.
And that is the effect of Spikes + corrosion.
Ah, perfect. Priority as well.
Keeps getting better and better
A single Water Gun was able to bring him to half HP, but that damn Sitrus Berry prevents me from two shotting it.
A critical Shadow Sneak is enough to finish Rudolph off.
Litleo is up next.
Grimer gets a Bite in, thankfully not poisoning Litleo.
I so wanted to take this screenshot of this valiant little helper of ours on the next turn, but I couldn't. Grimer gets in one Bite and leaves Litleo with literally 1 HP.
Talk about luck.
2 down, 4 to go.
Exhilarating.
This one up here is her ace. Be very wary of it.
Very wary.
And there you have it, folks.
What essentially makes this Intense. Z-Moves.
Gero-boi had no chance.
I decide to send out Bun next. Baby-Doll Eyes will be a boon in these troubled times.
No chance whatsoever.
Balls is up next. He's faster, so he should do something of value?
Jesus, how much HP does this thing have?
...
Well it's a non-evolving Pokemon, so I guess it's pretty large.
Inevitably...
So we're down to 2 Pokemon, while Venam still has 4.
However...
Looks like Nidorina isn't the only one Flutter can two-shot
Even better.
Looks like we're even now.
2v2.
Thank god she doesn't have Revives.
It'd be a nightmare if she did.
(i shouldn't really give devs ideas anymore)
Time for a more interesting battle.
Mareanie has quite solid defenses, so it's best to wear it down a bit first.
Hopefully I get a Stat boost
Tinted Lens working its magic there
Another thing to note: Since Corrosive field is applicable, Mareanie's ability Merciless applies and all of its attacks will be critical hits.
Isn't that fun?
Well that seems almost useless.
Still, not too worried.
Switch tactics again.
Hopefully a stat boost THIS TIME?
Ah, that actually worked better than I expected.
Didn't get a boost but oh well.
Fuck you. You have 3+ super potions, a field boost that strengthens almost all your moves, cripples my own, and a Z-crystal.
I'm being completely fair.
(except for the 100% accurate Sleep Powders and the last critical, which I didn't expect at all)
Fucking Sitrus Berries.
I missed another shot here, but Ivysaur uses Venam's Kiss, leaving Flutter down on critical HP.
(She gets a critical here, I must add)
And that's how it's done.
Flutter just took out like 5 of her pokes all by herself
What a pro
Can you say that again?
It really turns me on.
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That's it?!
I need way more for the effort put in, c;mon.
Despite your cheating tactics, yes.
The modest ones triumph at the end, after all
(after losing 3 consecutive battles that is)
looks like I'm 1/18th of my way there, folks
I'm proud. Are you?
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Ok you don't have to be
Yup. She really fucked up big time.
I doubt it, really.
I mean, she lost to me.
I don't like these assumptions, Venam.
But sure, why not.
What are "friends" for anyways.
Sigh.
Ah
Ha
Not so dumb after all, are we Venam?
Such a sneaky sneaky bitch.
Using sneak tactics and sneak reading my mind.
But nah.
I'm a good guy.
I help people.
I mean "showing up" is a necessity for the game to proceed
Even though I don't mind it, the game assumes we like Melia and are her bestest friend already.
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Huh.
First thing's first though.
I think that's a wrap-up, folks.
Next time we're heading to Route 2, I guess.
Although god knows what awaits me there.
Thanks for reading!
Feel free to comment, rate and subscribe!Appreciation needed tho...
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7 hours ago, not Azery said:
Just to note;
See I take issue with this because you fail to note that the Scrafty fight is mandatory for the story and is much more akin to the double battle vs Garbodor. This is a sidequest.
Wanna know what Reborn has for sidequests that are similar to this?
Both of these before your second badge with your level limit at level 25. I understand that your thoughts might run the same with those, but touting Reborn as an example without taking into consideration the different contexts the two are in seemed a bit out of place when criticising the game.
That aside I've enjoyed this quite a bit so far, keep it up champ!
Ah I never did consider the "optional" aspect of the game when comparing it to Reborn so true, that is an unfair comparison. I was wrong.
However, my original point still stands. I don't like that difficulty is increased by levels merely. I can understand egg moves somewhat but that being besides the point, from a player's perspective, having a really high leveled mon to fight out of the blue feels kinda jarring and out of place. That sort of setting usually works well with a game like Rejuvenation, but this is an exception.
And thank you! I can't wait for some of the major battles
46 minutes ago, Commander said:About the Pyroar event...
It was originally a Growlithe event where the lady dropped a Fire Stone which was rather fitting and made for a rather crazy fight of the equivalence of basically fighting a legendary as an early game superboss. You still had a lot of things to use against it. I kind of wish Jan went with some other Pokemon like maybe Pikachu and Raichu to keep the stone idea...over that. It's more of a gripe trying to stretch logic to the extreme than anything else. Though I don't really think you should really gripe about a powerful optional opponent early as it gives off more of a boss vibes which can be fun. The big point is that it is optional and while extremely hard for some teams, it still is within reason to beat it since you not only get rain, but the other two aren't really going to be much of a threat. It being doubles is kind of the important thing here since it cannot take out both your Pokemon in a single turn.
As for the Jenner part in the spoiler:
Nothing is ever directly said but Jenner's actions do get brought up a few times only for Melia to intervene or someone else to say "Shut up!" and move on before going deeper. The best bits of info we really got to learn about Jenner is from a very out of the way sidequest. I've only reached near the end of the Terajuma arc, but I do think we'll eventually learn more about our Jenner buddy, but I don't expect much.
Oh don't get me wrong. I didn't simply miss the silliness and hilarity of the situation. It wasn't meant to be taken seriously and I understand why it's done.
That being said, as a general rule, I don't like the idea of slapping on some levels just to make it a bit harder.
About Jenner:
SpoilerGood to know that part isn't just missed after all.
Oh, which sidequest is that? (Pray remind me to do it before it's too late)
You better make the most of his company asap then. Melia would be furious, so it's a double bonus.
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On 12/14/2018 at 6:49 AM, Lspaceship said:
May I say something? That was a LONG thing, and I'm not sure that they should be that long. Whatever tho, as we get into my least favourite stretch, the tutorials. I would enjoy them more, perhaps, if there wasn't so many of them. The beginning is always the worst part, to me, as you don't have any 'mons you can rely on to take you through grinding via switch training or EXP Share/All.
Hahah, it only feels that way probably because it's the opening sequence.
That being said, I probably did overdo the length on this one. Just trying to adjust.
On 12/16/2018 at 9:51 PM, Dex said:Oh man Intense Mode, I gotta say not the best Christmas Gift a person can give themselves. But hey more power to you if you can make it through, I'm having enough trouble as it is on Normal Mode.
You even chose the same trainer sprite as me which is pretty cool. Different Starter though.( I chose Turtwig, just so I could have a mon that natural learns Earthquake. Worth it), all I can say is good luck man.
Yeah, I know it's hard. But some challenges are just fun to do
I'll have audience support for that extra nakama boost.
Torterra is a good Pokemon though. Watch out for them Ice moves tho. 4x type disadvantage isn't great.
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2: Misfortune
SpoilerSo last time, we went through the sewers and fought a mutated Garbador. I have to say that I found that part of the game pretty interesting. It isn't tedious, long and boring like most other opening training regime sequences in other games. It's short, we have Ren healing our Pokemon and actually being of major use. Also, it tells us what we have to know for plot purposes - Melia is a special snowflake and everybody loves her.
And she has a briefcase.
Huh, I didn't figure Ren to be bookish.
Well go ahead.
It's time we met up with Melia in Goldenwood forest anyway and see what the whole fuss is all about anyways.
But before that, I think I'll get some levels up.
It is Intense Mode, after all.
Starting with the simple ones...
I really wish I could get a Starly...
It's so so good.
Well, there's an alternative.
Unlike Reborn, Rejuvenation has a habit of throwing in the occasional very good Pokemon at the beginning.
However, Fletchling isn't really that great until it becomes Talonflame, and even then, getting the moveset I want is gonna take ages.
It is pretty overused too, at this point.
....
What an asshole.
Say something now, bitch.
That's how you take care of things, kids.
Slavery.
Yeah, you took great care of that didn't you?
I'm INTENSE baby
And we're introduced to this nutcase.. Guess she doesn't need an introduction.
Back to the help center...
Will nobody help me with my own missing mother?
How come no one cares about my problems?
I should be able to make my own requests.
...
I'm gonna skip this as well, but I will comment on this part since it may be relevant to the plot someday:
It looks like the mayor would not like it if she found it someone was helping the children... or getting free haircuts, which is surprisingly specific. And considering that Sasha finds this place familiar, it could be that she was brought up here.
Another something to keep in mind.
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On to the ones that are actually interesting!
"A strange Pokemon, but I don't know what it is! Help me!"
Honestly, if you even have the time to fill out a help request, a little more detail wouldn't hurt.
Who even qualifies and sends these in?
Anyways who are we to resist a challenge?
Oh it's the gang version like in Reborn.
No.
I refuse to acknowledge a baby Litleo that makes any noise other than a cute whimper.
Ah, there's the catch!
I wonder if it's as good as the Arcanine in the previous version.
Thankfully there's that sweet rain that should allow Rudy to shine in this environment.
Fucking crits.
Break the game so much.
And Balls was doing so well too.
So I missed a screen here, but Pyroar is next. The whopping level difference plus the evolution ensures it's a lot faster and stronger than the Litleos.
But here is where I must point out that this is where I genuinely develop a distaste for this game. All it does is to makes things difficult is by just giving it increased levels. It's just lazy writing. Just hits harder and is faster and stronger due to increased levels. Why are they giving us limitations if they can't subject to the same?
Even while playing Reborn, we faced Scrafty that was at Level 18. The only time anyone I recall doing anything similar with Reborn was with Solaris and/or other supposedly unsurmountable obstacles.
(of course, there are instances like the Steelix but I can't nitpick all of 'em)
I know most people would probably say "It's because of the story. You can't limit the environment." But I disagree. Yes you can. It's because it's your story. You can do whatever you want with it. Only to signify something you can't defeat or is not meant to be defeated, like Solaris' Garchomp should you really give it a level boost.
And that's a wrap-up. Honestly there's not much to be said about this battle except Pyroar kept targetting Flutter and Broccoli while Rudolph Water Gunned him. Eventually Aqua Jet and Quick Attack from Bun was enough to take him out.
And that happened too. Sweet.
I'm beginning to understand why Popplio was quite popular when Gen 7 came out. Has a good learnset leveling up, a nice defensive typing and very interesting stats to work with.
A lot of levels gained as well.
And an evo, too.
Just the extra waterpower we need right now.
And we got ourselves this one in the process:
Boxed, unfortunately. I've been using Litleo a lot so I'm kinda over it.
I don't quite know if we're strong enough to take this one on yet.
Yeah, we aren't, I lost this battle. Badly.
Let's just head to Goldenwood already.
Oh whoops I met Tesla on the way and she helped me out too
...
but yes
I am aren't I? I just help people voluntarily.
So here is where I found Aevium to be a real treat for the eyes. The colors are attractive and vibrant, and the cinematic effects on top are really well done.
Not capable of showing the entire sequence, but a snip:
Doesn't fully demonstrate the beauty of what I intended to portray, but still a reference somewhat.
Also obtained this from a special someone.
I never knew this sequence existed in previous versions. (Did I trigger an event?)
Thank you!
She talks like she owns this place.
Oh, the battles?
Not all that interesting.
Turns out Rollout has insane power in a cave. Who knew?
A looksee into my team at this point:
I really like, very diverse set.
An ancient wall with inscriptions on it.
In case you were wondering why it wasn't cliche yet.
Maybe it's a light thing? The exposure of the inscriptions to the photons of the light- yeah, sounds ridiculous.
But anything's possible in this game.
I'd actually know what caused the tremor though. Someone somewhere else may also have orchestrated this little facade...
Oh, how tied we are by the threads of fate.
That's quite the spread. How were you even carrying that much on you?
We did? All I did was sit through a cut scene and battle some trainers.
Standards for work aren't high at all here, are they?
I'm guessing because that someone is a cultist who doesn't want anyone to know about this supposed altar site?
I'm too iffy at your liberal use of the word "friend" there, but whatever.
Ah, the normal type. Quite refreshing, honestly.
If only she'd stick to that type later on.
Now we're talking my language.
Huh, her Buneary.
I remember how insanely overpowered this one is, especially with Fake Out and Double Hit.
I fucking hate that move.
(when it's used against me)
IT KNOWS FIRE PUNCH?! REALLY?
Who knew Rejuv's idea of increased difficulty was to slap on a few levels and give them ungodly fair egg moves?
...
You're on out, Bun!
Might lower its unreasonable attack stat as well while we're at it.
Fucking critical hits.
You did your job, Bun.
At least you got a Baby-Doll Eyes and a hit in before that.
It's time to unleash my killer ratto.
This is going the way I hoped.
All right Geronimo.
(he already one-shotted her Ralts)
Let's give it a test.
And there's the sacrifice.
I missed a screen here, but Gero died and Stufful survived with half HP. Tanky motherfucker.
Let's pull out the big guns here.
Isn't it?
(thank god for Sonicboom)
Thank god for Sonicboom
So it would seem.
I wouldn't be too worried tho. It isn't easy to defeat me.
Moving on, tho...
(Not visible on the image, but the screen just vibrated)
Aren't we in Goldenwood forest?
I should really read the signs more.
And that isn't a good sign either.
Calamities await me.
So these are two of the guys we battled?
I don't even remember them, tbh...
I guess it's time to step in.
Because even if it isn't our problem, it needs to be for the story to progress.
Quelle surprise.
There ya go.
That honestly seems like a great reason to leave.
These questions are so pointless
IT's TEAM XEN
Ha! I said it first.
So it's time to take 'em on!
Fighting an international team syndicate is going to be really fun, a sure step up from all the rookie trainers up to this point.
.
At this point I feel like the game is making fun of me.
Anyways I skipped the next couple of shots which were honestly quite forgettable. We're introduced to the whole Shadow Pokemon premise which is a concept that is vague at best. We then are requested to snag the Pokemon away from Team Xen using the snag machine in Melia's briefcase.
Surely enough, I snagged it away. (I'm interested to know if not doing so will change anything, let me know what happens if you've tried it out)
With the snag machine. Wasn't it just explained?
Well isn't that awfully presumptuous.
Moving on to one of the more important sequences here since it introduces some recurring characters who are interesting:
I really like Team Xen grunts.
They know when they're beaten.
Still a bunch of incompetent idiots though.
You're not that stupid, mystery man.
I guess he figured it out.
SpoilerWhy does Zetta never mention this action of Jenner's in the future? Or does he? I'm not sure if it ever comes up in the story. (I'm really bad at paying attention)
And onto this well animated scene.
They really got the act of Sharon clasping her face in exasperation right.
Wow, talk about working for a guy who doesn't even get your name right.
Anyways, I'm guessing everything is blocked for now.
Yup.
And these are my accomplishment certificates - yeah I snagged all of them.
One day I might change my mind and solve a problem with stolen pokes.
Here I am indeed.
She's just my medic.
So I'm guessing Eli is not the brains of the duo.
His trainer (not overworld) looks really scrawny so not sure if he's the brawns either.
Or he just has a linguistic disability and the game likes making fun of that?
WHAT
now we're talking crime syndicate, with all the edginess that teens will love.
Why?
Why can't all the villains just SAY what the problem is instead of being so uptight and technical about it?
Thanks, but I've been fine by myself so far
Ah fuck, I don't have a choice, do I?
The fact that these two get mugshots make it apparent that they will be making returns.
"Misfortunate duo"? Why are they misfortunate?
If they're misfortunate they really shouldn't be in Xen because they have some really big goals don't they?
I hope it's just the games attempt at making a joke rather than them actually being called the misfortunate duo. That's pretty dark, even for a crime organization.
Interesting Pokemon as well. I wonder if Flutter can outspeed that Misdreavus...
And he couldn't.
Yeah you sneak up all you want, baby
Nice.
I'm depending on this one a lot.
That was so satisfying.
So while the misfortunatos target Melia, I can use all this while to set up.
Ah well, that was inevitable.
Although not before doing this:
Pretty useful.
That was inevitable.
And so were these.
I love you, Balls.
I find it strange that their backs are turned to us here.
Anyways, the duo decide to leave us alone, thanks to an old friend:
They didn't look like they enjoyed their jobs at all, though.
...
This dude is the shit though.
Always high as fuck and rambling nonsense.
Very entertaining and fun to defeat.
No, they were not.
They tried their best though. Pokemon-battle wise.
...
These guys are just giant dicks.
They're just trying really hard to be mean and diss everyone.
It's very interesting to note that there are a lot of foreshadowings in this game, and a couple ones are a lot less subtle than others. Zetta's early-on acknowledgment of Melia is a big hint.
I guess this girl's self-obsession really boils down to a molecular level...
Snaggy?
What about him?
His unnecessary know-it-all riddly attitude irks me.
See what I mean?
(the music is really suitable for this, so ominous)
*shrieks of surprise*
Yeah man, no one gives a fuck.
So Zetta challenges us to a battle, on winning which we see what that thing is.
At most, it'll beef up the stats of some Pokemon and add in an extra typing. Nothing really interesting.
Anyways...
Well, what does this guy have? Considering he is like a miniboss, he should have some interesting mons.
Especially in Intense mode.
Yeah, Flutter hasn't been handling herself lately, so Rudy will have to fill in.
... which he did finely!
Type: Null. I know nothing about this mon except it evolves into Silvally and its being a moral type.
I thought I'd get a hit in first, but looks like that Brave nature really makes that difference...
Let's revamp strategy.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Life is easy with status inflictions.
And here goes the next one.
Pretty much straight one or two shotters.
I'm so thrilled.
And he did, look!
It's a slightly scarier Gyarados!
...
I think I'll call it a day here, guys,
That Dimensional Gyarados isn't going anywhere without me.
Be sure to let me know what you feel!
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On 12/12/2018 at 8:11 PM, Lspaceship said:
I look forward to reading this as it progresses. This should help hold off the boredom that comes with the holiday season and the break that the Derogatory Trainer has taken.
Thanks, I look forward to entertain.
13 hours ago, Commander said:Someone else doing a run of Rejuv and this time doing the Intense mode:
As for tips and tricks, don't be afraid to talk about future plot points that you know of but put them in spoilers if you want to make sure not to spoil people who haven't played the game yet. I kind of glazed over the intro in my own run as I didn't expect many people to be interested or even at all as I wanted to cut corners as much as possible to get to a leader every 2-3 chapters...I say as I haven't even reached number 9 at chapter 40. Just do the run however you like though and eventually you'll figure out what works for you.
As for the fairy tale, I'm pretty sure it's an old folklore told in Garufan times given the importance of the two Pokemon in their shrines including a Zorua hidden in one. I'm not sure how important the story actually is or if it was a historical event but it likely was something similar to Welsh mythology given how Loki is quite the trickster. There is a character who uses a Zorua and one who uses a Pangoro but that more likely is a coincidence over anything and not symbolism. I'd have to reread the story to see what actually happens to remember it all. This has been a pointless analysis with Commander. Just ping me if you ever want to test my memory on stuff and what it could be foreshadowing if it hasn't happened already.
You gotta change something if you intend to copy, otherwise you'll look cheap. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Yeah that's what I'm planning to do. The future plot points you talk about will be the really obvious ones anyways. If not I'll put them in a spoiler (double spoiler, since I already put my entire post in a spoiler)
I'll go through the major dialogue completely, while others not so relevant will be skipped through.
Interesting part about the Zorua. I'm very interested to know what that's about, in case of any potential tie-ins with the actual story. Please let me know if/when you remember it.
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1: Not so rejuvenating
Spoiler
That is one very pretty lady,
Moving ahead...
Why of course!
So for reasons obvious, and to make my character sprite a little more distinguishable, I'm gonna go with this one:
Ayy, looks like the sprite from the HGSS series...
It's the perfect backstory for a silent protag.
Must you even ask?
I am the valiant and invincible.
Thank you!
Bye bye, beautiful!
I really like this lady. Willing to give us a free Pokemon and also believes we will do great things.
...
Basically.
Yay.
More things to do
Life is never that simple, bro
At least definitely not in these games.
And especially not in this run.
Good for you, my man!
Always follow your dreams.
I'm a firm believer of that philosophy.
Yeah, I'm even documenting a run about it.
...
Guess that really isn't a thing...
Still need to verify it, mom.
Do you know where Gearen Immigration is?
Oh she can't hear me I forgot
What about 'em?
Oh that's pretty neat.
A feast on a cruise... Pokemon trainers really have the most unconventional lives...
Ah, I have a feeling he's gonna be one of the elite.
Or at least very high up.
Doubt it. Played this game twice already.
You'd think I'd be traumatized at this point.
What has been difficult?
There are some unresolved issues here...
So you're okay with me meeting strangers now?
Righto, mother.
So I guess we're free to ourselves for a bit.
First rule of Red: Talk to everybody.
I know... work sucks, doesn't it?
To each his/her own, madam.
Wise choice.
I have a reputation for being aggressive.
LOL
IF ONLY I COULD REPRESENT IT INGAME
Why is it all sparkly?
Since when does a Pokemon game believe in morals?
Ah, here's a new one.
All this is very cryptic talk... things to be kept in mind for later.
Again very cryptic. What we can gather here is our mother is part of something that we know nothing about...
well atleast the one sitting in front of the laptop, that is.
My god, that sounds like an order.
And the fact she complies with it easily shows her position on it as well.
What a strange thing to say. I have never met you before, person.
Again something to keep in mind.
All this parallel information floating by you, it's no wonder I can't keep up with the story. Documentation really helps.
Considering the way she talks to our supposed mother, I have a feeling that "our mother" is a stand-in guardian designed to watch over us for some reason Crescent can't.
Meaning Crescent is a possible guardian of ours..?
Sounds like a very important banquet.
Is there more reason to it than what meets the eye?
Interesting dialogue that happened here. Informative in some way, enough to tell you that there's something going on.
Moving on...
And you chose a luxury liner.
How very economical of you.
I mean, how did it even come to being?
What privileged assholes.
And cocky motherfuckers as well.
"Oh look at me the world better watch out here I come"
...
Not to say that I'm not doing the same thing...
...
oh well.
Sounds like a very powerful family.
That sounds like a great idea fellas!
Where would man be without burglary?
Looks like every group has a moral compass.
Or not.
...
Heading back up...
I know what you mean, PianoLady.
I'm an artist too.
I paint with words.
*puts on sunglasses*
What a view.
I love how the lower floors are blurred out to create that effect.
Nah, just masochistic.
Fucking Paul.
That was actually funny the first time I played.
Finally someone who appreciates what he/she has!
I would be disappointed if not.
Have you not heard the theme song?
I would not know, but maybe?
Huh.
We really look a lot alike.
Perhaps I'm not so special after all...
Oh, that's really sweet, especially at the start of the game.
I hope you see her soon
Nice, I guess
Sup.
Oh you're mom's friendo
How do you do, sir?
I find it quite pleasant, but I should warn you that there are some folks planning to steal your cash...
Oh he pretends I don't exist too.
Huh?
I think I skipped some dialogue as well.
How does that feel?
Well, there's a useless mystery solved.
By beating the gym leaders?
You've basically narrowed it down to cause and effect, old boi.
THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME USELESS INFORMATION AGAIN
Even the preluding important part was given to us by the receptionist.
Indeed it was.
Music to my ears.
I can't wait to see PianoLady play for me again.
Food-wise, yes.
Head back below...
This is a sequence I missed...
Well, I knew it wouldn't be too long before things got destructive.
Some evil conspiracy rigmarole.
Well what would Pokemon games be without the drama?
I get it, game. The message is clear.
Since when do Pokemon games let the user be of any use anyways?
"Ooh, because we just have ordinary sprites"
Anyways...
Ah, one of the only things we can control. The timing of events.
Let's use it to our advantage.
And there's a dialogue change to be done that is overlooked. We already went throw this.
So I've been told.
When will you people have actual information for me?
Sweet as always.
Don't we already know her name by now?
I guess the game just assumes we didn't see that sequence and doesn't want to spoil us...
I guess so. Not much to do around here tbh.
How imposing
and magnanimous
What a nice way to start this game!
...
This game is literally me saying "I spoke way too soon..."
And i'm guessing that last word is "party"
Did he just move backwards?
Fucking coward.
Isn't he like an elite trainer?
You'd think they'd have more security for a ship.
...
Well, kidnapping is technically better since it's only one person, I guess.
... and cut to us being transported out by Gothitelle.
This is kind of an improvement.
I like this color.
HELLO
IDK
Damn straight.
Who dis "some guy"?
We die?
I'm so used to this game stating the obvious.
They look like Deoxys.
Deoxys don't exactly sound harmless to me.
This lady is too good to be true in this game.
And she's barely in it.
Major complaint.
Sigh... obstacles...
Hello, useless grampops.
Yes. PRIORITIES.
I should have known better.
Will you ever have something for me?
I may have spoken too soon.
MOTHER!!!
Bravo, ma'am.
You are SHARP.
JESUS
"harmless" they said
That was very well done. It genuinely surprised me the first time.
I'd say.
Move boi
OH NOW YOU CAN HEAR ME EH
Only when it's convenient
Wow.
There are multiple Deoxys.
Guess we have access here now
Oh that animation is lovely!
Oh there you are, mother.
Guess you're prepared for extreme measures.
Sylveon is a really good Pokemon...
Ah, what a pleasant cry
Cue music to cut dramatic moment.
Wow.
Gotta admit that that's pretty fucking cool.
Kidnapping, if I recall.
"Comfortable sharing"?
Since when are terrorists such pansies?
Exactly. Why make noise in the first place?
This is honestly the most stupid thing I've heard.
Especially if their purpose is to kidnap.
But it's not surprising considering how passive this entire region is.
What did Augustus do anyway, being the legendary trainer he is.
Back to the game.
So you want to be noticed while performing a kidnapping...
That's new.
Oh, really nice music there!
I really feel like she's going to make a great sacrifice.
There it is
M-mom
That's really huge in just a couple minutes.
Holy damn this part is gruesome
I really really do
I can't believe you killed two Deoxys to save someone
You're gonna go down in history, lady
Well that was a sad sequence of events
I can't believe so many people are dedicated to saving my life already
Away from here.
This was a lot more confusing the first time. I feel like Rejuvenation should introduce the bubble type dialogue box because of its many characters.
Anyways, I missed a screen here since Talonflame was too fast for me, unsurprisingly.
HA!
Says every villain ever when they know they fucked up.
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How good it is to be on land again!
Hello, Talonflame.
That's hell of a sub.
Oh I adore that red hair...
She says it like it's a minor inconvenience LOL
"It sucks... the boat just sank"
How would you know? For all she could just be sunk along with the ship!
Well, I'm new to this place, so...
I would assume so.
The endless stream of monologue is pretty funny tbh
Again, the lightheartedness of the situation is apalling.
Yup, all alone. (Why does she have to rub it in my face?)
Looks like the reasonable choice
after I bawl my eyes out
I just got separated from my mother, goodness
Well there's our silver lining.
To Gearen Laboratory it is.
That is pretty cool, woman.
Red.
She heard me!
I like her already.
So reminder to y'all... use Tailwind if you want to fly anywhere you please, even against the course of the wind.
Oh man...
Dang this place.
Well it's about time we got going. This beginning sequence has sucked my life dry.
Hullo.
No.
Here's my trainer card tho.
Been there done that
Thank you
Well yes I am, pretty lady from the screen.
My ship blew up. Big time. Gimme my pokes already.
Thank you! ohmygodohmygodohmygodohmygod
Does anyone not have anything else to talk about?
Wasn't bad enough that I had to deal with it, I have to constantly listen to it as well....
Finally
oh yeah, Cynthia.
She was hard.
ok
i just liked your hair...
There's a familiar face...
All in due time.
And the purple haired dude running up to her
looks like our creator has turned up.
yo, dude
That is such a bad way to lie, Amanda.
And that bit with [sp]Flora and Jenkel[/sp] is quite well done.
Names to be kept in mind...
And finally we meet the boi.
I'm still curious about this Amanda lady and her involvement in this whole show.
... moving past the awkward sibling love....
Well that sounds wonderful!
Time to finally get this game going
MOVE, WOMAN.
I actually thought we had walked into a skype sex chat the first time I played.
It's one suspicious person after the other...
GIVE ME MY POKEMON.
Better.
life...?
Suspicious is what comes to my mind, but whatever floats your boat, I suppose.
If he gives me Pokemon he can skype sex all the redheads he wants.
except me of course
So I don't know why I felt the need to mention that.
Anyways
Oh?
We're in America now?
Moving on...
Bulbasaur seems like a nice viable choice.
Kind of underused too.
But there's one I've been meaning to try out for a bit...
Attaboy!
I've never used a Popplio before because I never got to play Gen 7 officially. I've always wanted to try it for a change, especially since it's got a very interesting typing. I think it will serve as a pretty solid choice for an Intense run of Rejuvenation because it has great special stats and an interesting moveset accompanying it. Not too OP but enough so that the game is still challenging.
Now what do I call a sea lion?
Who said I gotta follow rules?
I should take care not to make any more of my Pokemon's names Red-based...
Oh, those are lovely stats.
So it's time!
He's not yours to please!
But I can't wait to battle you.
And our first battle.
Water Gun at the very beginning?
That is so OP
Very OP
Even tho Litten's faster.
Having STAB moves at the beginning is HAX. I don't really like it but oh well.
I don't think either of us ever used that move.
Plus I had Water Gun at the start anyways.
And that happened, before Jenner takes over.
Why does the game assume I know his name though?
Well why did he think it so important to interrupt then
Time to beat his ass.
You have a Pokemon literally at Lvl 5 man
That's all it took.
Beginner.
Two stab moves already.
Sweet.
Fosho man
And then the explanation to going to help her out. Yes I understand, old man.
I think it's time to start cutting down screens, saves so much space.
Does he suddenly feel a lot more menacing?
Maybe it's just me
Alright, time to dominate the outdoors and conquer it all!
Whoops wandered a bit too far!
If you can't even get a screen in that says something about your battling abilities.
I need more Pokemon.
Nice.
Like the comics?
You could call him Jerry for short.
Nothing very distressing really.
I guess it won't really be intense until we reach the boss battles.
So much diss, right off the bat.
Fair enough though
Breezing through the Violet and Emerald buildings now...
I already love him.
Let's go to the other side of town.
Ain't nothing cute about this rat
It's a killing machine
Aww
Don't say that.
Ahahahaha that's a good one
rip tho
Bikes are overrated, fite me
Time for some new pokes tho, I only have two
Looks about right. I haven't used one of these before, although Simipour was really useful to me in Black...
You mine.
Isn't that apt.
Also an addition to our assortment of beasts.
I think my friend had a cat named one if I'm not wrong...
I will come back here, good sir.
Now for the remaining free Pokemon I can get.
Now we can't do that to a person...
'Bout time you rolled right in, boi
Sonicboom + Aftermath is gonna be good
How is she still a resident here then?
Good god what is it with the law being of no use absolutely whatsoever here?
It's really her that went too far, isn't it.
Privileged punks.
Of course, interruptions.
Not really a huge problem, though.
Sonicboom is pretty freaking powerful early on.
Neither are you, mon frere.
Sigh... that's what I'm here for.
To move the plot along.
Oh I just watched your movie.
Tom Hardy was in it.
...
Not funny?
Funnier than that at least.
What a horrible, deceitful lifestyle.
Are these people going to be my friends?
Yikes.
I predict too well.
Even the first time.
Well why am I not surprised
Just a couple of dudes hanging out at the sewers
What a great place to chill
Just another day
I'll just grab this...
One day these will be useful.
I don't like the name.
Yes, I really need a place to stay.
I thought we were 18+ years old?
That part is to be resolved, I see.
I feel like we haven't been hurt enough.
Hey hey, watch it.
I don't know why the people of Aevium are so prone to being so violent and aggressive.
And so mean for no reason.
Chill out, yo.
Seriously, chill the fuck out.
Now that I take offense at.
Another current "mystery" for us
The game really wants to show me that she's rich.
I get it, yo
...
I feel she's so woke she doesn't get herself
Right after he called me a hooligan, too...
Good god, these guys need to smoke a blunt
I guess we can purchase a room later on?
That'd be pretty neat.
The girl with the helicopter. Course.
No no, better than inconveniencing a girl with a helicopter.
Time for some additions.
Probably can't flutter now
but it will
Nice EV spread as well
Anyways...
That's just...
Agh
So conflicting
I think not. I'm gonna trade it off anyway, so why?
Oh fuck, male?
No worries, I think I'll need a Cherrim for later.
That's the second Pokemon I'm boxing already,
Sure am stocking on Pokemon.
And in return I get
I feel like I give better nicknames already
"Bun" to a Buneary sounds super creative
I love you Nurse Joy, for making life so easy
Time to polish up my team a bit.
Just wrecking faces in.
Broccoli needs some levels.
Can't really call these "battles"
SKIP
All of Venam's jokes are trash anyway
So I guess I follow you in for now and worry about that part later.
He's really proud of it, isn't he
I guess a lot of people really love this place for some reason.
Well I'm not new to battling, which the same can't be said for you
That sounded genuinely nice but also like a real diss.
I'll always be thinking of this. Thanks, Jan.
Interesting.
I wonder if it serves any purpose though.
Well that was too quick for my liking.
Ren's Murkrow is actually pretty helpful.
Finally some more STAB moves
Can't wait till these guys get some more firepower.
Vitamins and minerals.
Time for Flutter to get some exp.
Huh, neat.
A guy selling chinese food in the sewers.
I don;t think I need to say any further.
Of course.
Pokemon games are a never ending obstacle course.
I guess that's the logical choice.
Anyways
This happened
Should be pretty useful hereon
She also learned Gust.
Wasn't that quick.
She learnt Confusion as well.
Well, back to generator fixing now.
I know I did. It was the easiest thing.
Anyways time to meet the secondary (almost primary) protagonist of the game.
"who attracts shinies"
also this makes no sense
but anyways
to the crux of the issue
Damn
That thing is pretty adorable
That entire sequence was beautifully animated. Got to give mega props for that.
The setup for this whole thing is hilarious and I love it.
Trubbish sets up with Poison Gas, poisoning both Balls and Murkrow. Sonicboom takes it out.
One Sludge from Trubbish puts Balls in red.
I bring in Flutter in hops of redemption.
Combined Sludges from Trubbish and Garbador cause Flutter to fall.
Geronimo is up next. My target is to finish Trubbish first and then move on to the Garbador.
That was a pleasant turn of events. One Bite caused Trubbish to faint.
SLudge puts down Geronimo in the next round.
I bring in Bun.
Lick manages to paralyze Garbador while Bun manages to tank a Pound.
I bring in Rudolph after Bun gets in a Quick Attack in.
And that's a wrap.
And looks like Venam got herself a Trubbish, offscreen.
Isn't that great information.
Why even let us battle then?
100% sure it'll be some "I wanted to observe" copout bullshit
So Melia tells us the reason for our safety is because of her father giving her a briefcase. And entering a code would save us.
Isn't that perfect to be told after we do our work?
Anyways...
I guess that's all that matters for now.
This was quite exhausting tbh.
Who knew the sewers could be so unpleasant?
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Thanks for reading!
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Hey guys!
I used to be around here a lot more often.
For those of you who don't know me at all, here's some of my content:
- Dark Monotype (STATUS: CANCELLED | BADGES: 1)
- Reborn Nuzlocke (STATUS: LOST | BADGES: 0) - press f to pay respecc
- Grass Monotype (STATUS: CANCELLED | BADGES: 9)
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Reborn E16 (STATUS: CANCELLED | BADGES: 14)
Reborn E17 --> now E18 (STATUS: ONGOING | BADGES: 12) - Rejuvenation V10 (STATUS: ONGOING | BADGES: 12)
Might put that up in my signature soon.
Now that you know a little more about me, it's time for the present.
I recently have a liitle bit more time - I quit my job in order to pursue higher interests (which I'm pursuing, but I'd like to use the free time for some Pokeymans). So I've been doing some thinking, and thought of doing a Rejuvenation playthrough for the hell of it. Just so I can make it somewhat more interesting, I've decided to play it in Intense Mode.
About this run, I've never been one to contemplate on the story much, because I've always considered it a Pokemon game and play it like a Pokemon game. There are little baddies on the way and in the end you beat up the big baddie. I was more about the Pokemon battles than the story. Therefore, I thought I would be able to critique it better if I did a live run on it so that I'd have more time to reflect on the dialogue and pay attention to the background so I'd become more observant in the future.
(and of course, it's hella fun)
thx
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0: A prologue of sorts
Spoiler
Let's dive right in!
So I'm guessing that's Melia and Venam?
I never noticed they had similar outfits...
and who dis?
I really love the cover art, so colorful and vibrant!
No
Sorry, I can't stand this sequence. Even when I played it the first time, the story is dumb. First off, it does not make sense to me that a Zorua and Pangoro are evenly matched. Given Pangoro's 4x resistance to Zorua and Zorua's terrible learnset pre-evolution, I can't for the life of me figure out how it isn't one-shotted immediately. Secondly, this story doesn't serve any purpose at all. Why does Maria, a young girl want a story so full of negativity read to her when she goes to bed?
It may be a tie-in to something I didn't notice, but I still can't believe this is a childhood bedtime story. It makes no sense.
This is our placebo protagonist. The idea that this game starts off with this character makes it apparent that she's a central figure to the story.
Nice touch, leaving the book in the same room after it was read to her the previous night.
Thereby explaining to us: Maria is a child prodigy.
Really love the cinematic effect they got for V10. Very classy.
What are the red things on her mother's face?
It's not on this picture, for instance.
Which is gorgeous btw. Really have to give the creators credit where its due.
... so I guess we're not going to find out when now. Meaning, it's also a pivotal point.
So the game is really really prone to giving clues. Some blatantly obvious, others much more subtle. A child prodigy not being able to understand certain books when she had mastered Advanced Calculus means there's something going on. At least that's what the game is implying, in my opinion.
Another tidbit for us to munch on. Considering Kugearan City is being built, it doesn't make sense that it looks familiar.
Something to keep in mind.
Only when she lets her? Ha, what a good kid.
So just another ordinary day in the life of a child prodigy. She doesn't want Advanced Calculus, she just wants to have some fun!
No, because noooooo one is curious at all.
A secret basement holding books with frightening pictures and an altar.
Clearly a very normal household.
I still don't get why this whole place is hidden in plain sight.
So if it isn't already obvious, there's something very fishy about this dude right here. Classic good-guy-at-the-exterior-yet-hiding-so-much-underneath-bad-guy-act.
Such a cheery, happy, peaceful household.
It's the perfect setting for disaster.
And there's a familiar face.
(Is it okay for me to reveal things in the future to connect the dots right now?)
So this goes along nicely with why the name Kugearan was familiar to little Maria... there is a possibility that time travel is a recurring theme here.
So who are you talking to?
It becomes apparent here that this new person right here is an observer of some kind... she has seen this drama unfold before and is about to witness it again... with some end goal in sight which we don't know of.
It also is certain that she cares for this girl and may be in fact, on the lighter end of the spectrum.
So heading back to the secret dungeon...
Not surprising at all.
Considering the way he said your father, it could be that this person has a split personality or something.
... And we've warped somewhere else.
and whoah, the Zorua and Pangoro again.
So is this a physical manifestation of Maria's thoughts or something?
Honestly, I feel like the creators tried way too hard to make a several layered story, it's confusing beyond belief.
I'd like to know.
Changing names... an impassive, unreadable father... strange people knowing our names... strange people calling us someone else... garufan charms... all in the first 10 minutes. Exhausting.
Can't fool 'dem maids/nurses with sideway vision and all.
So there's a number for this. A finite amount of sacrifices for some great power of some sort... seems to be the generic overall plotpoint so I'll stick with that.
Oh, but look, a trainer card! Looks like she does have Pokemon.
And a buttload of money for a kid.
Oh gross, beastiality too?
... assuming "our lord" is Arceus like in your book collection?
I'd like to know what that means.
I wonder if we can access these thoughts later via Garufan literature.
Ah well, that's for another day.
Jesus...
Looks like there's some sort of prophecy in this particular universe.
So is this one of those end-of-the-world cults?
The one that claims they're saving humanity by killing them off for the "greater good"?
To a little girl now?
This game is so dark and gritty... even with Reborn considered.
And all I wanted to was to kill monsters repeatedly...
Ah, finally!
Gonna go with Intense like I said.
Too many screens for more though.
- - - - - - -I'm just so excited to do an Intense run of this, especially since I find Rejuvenation hard even in casual mode. But I think it's fairy doable with some strategy and planning and I'm up for the challenge.
Hopefully I have your support to see the end of this run
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Current team after defeating Solaris and co. in Fiore Mansion. Updated to E18.
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Is there a way for me to keep track of the story of Rejuvenation? There are too many people in this game and too many things happening at once (a lot more than Reborn did) that makes me forget what's going on if I take a break from playing for a while.
I've just finished the latest episode but I still feel lost af.
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Ulp, never mind, found them.
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I can't find them. Followed the tutorial for V9 but that path was blocked off for V10. Has the location been updated?
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Can't believe it's been only 12 days.
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*bump* because I want to know as well
Sorry if I necroed (hopefully isn't against the rules)
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28 minutes ago, Maqqy said:
Okay, you have to choose between Electabuzz and Vikavolt. Personally I would go with the latter. Second, Muk > Houndoom (because both are dark types) so it’s wise to replace Houndoom with Infernape.
They aren't replacements
I'm using them all, although I did switch out Electabuzz since I can't get an Electirizer anytime soon.
I'm asking for good movesets and any pokemon suggestions.
As of now, I added in Vivillion, Rowlet and Lunatone into my team for more balance.
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This feels tacky, but I really need advice and help.
Any suggestions/moves/buffs appreciated. Thanks
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Is Sneasel available in game? In Version 10?
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I see. I postponed that for a later time (God knows why) but I don't like the idea of leaving anything incomplete. I hope it has no major changes.
16 minutes ago, Autumn Zephyr said:Aside from how Crawli reacts to you in Terajuma, I don't think it does? He and his Rangers shouldn't be blocking your way into the forest anymore due to their trouble at home, so I guess said Rangers wouldn't be hanging out in the gate either? Or the old man that shows up in front of the sign in front of the cave afterward? Mostly minor NPC stuff, basically.
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As the title says, I'm on crawli, but I haven't fought the dimensional rift gyarados. I tried going back but I can't fight it. Does it change anything?
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Haven't even finished E17, and E18 is already out? Man have I been slacking.
Sweet weekends are coming on up!
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Put this on hold temporarily, but I will get back on this. I'm playing Rejuvenation right now so it may take a while...
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11 minutes ago, Trufa said:
@RedAlert You can take mons from Reborn if you need your team polished right now. Use SWM modular modpack from the next links:
Just put the mons you want on Shared PC on reborn, copy the (SharedPC) file from Reborn Folder to Rejuvenation Folder and there you go. You may have some problems with moves because they may be adressed different from game to game. If this happens, you can ask someone on the forum to change it for you. Hope it helps
Oooh thanks for this, this is lovely
I'm debating about using this because on one hand I really want it but I also want to play a "fair" game without any mods or hacks
But thanks anyways great help
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32 minutes ago, Celeby said:
You can buy Destiny Knot on Department Store In Obsidia Ward (4F)
Edit: ah on Rejuvenation... In GDC, in the shopping district maybe...you need a couple of stamps thought
Oh man, that's late into the game... Guess I'll have to rely on ev till then eh?
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How soon can I get access to one? I'm still at Narcissa and I want to polish my team up a bit.
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Two bugs I've noticed, dunno if anyone else saw it:
Spoiler1. Infinite item spam in Timbre Woods;
2. Fighting pokemon side quest displayed as incomplete in journal even after completion
I must also mention, the music is an absolute AA+
Rejuvenation Team (V10)
in Pokemon Rejuvenation
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I've been off and on this one since I've been otherwise occupied, but here is my team on completion of V10:
I've added in A-Ninetales and Miltank into the team for more viable defense, although unfortunately Aurora Veil TM is still absent.
A-Ninetales:
Miltank;
Any more suggestions before I move into V11? I lack Steel types, so I'm considering either Mawile or Magnezone, preferably the former due to my lack of physical offense types. That being said, I am open to other suggestions as well and other Pokemon I haven't considered.