Genesis
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Weekend Warrior
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Posts: 158
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Player Name: Shiloh Hayes
OOC Username: Haberdasher
Arena Points: 20
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Post by Genesis on Jan 22, 2023 10:49:49 GMT 9
Why was Smack Down's animation so satisfying to watch? Genesis wasn't sure, exactly, but they were glad to watch it play out again and again, especially if it kept hitting their opponents hard in the process.
"Another."
A simple command, but easy enough to follow through on. Arecibo nodded and readied another rock.
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Genesis
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Weekend Warrior
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Posts: 158
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Shiloh Hayes
OOC Username: Haberdasher
Arena Points: 20
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Post by Genesis on Jan 21, 2023 3:11:17 GMT 9
A Zubat popped up from behind a tree, and Genesis grinned. They'd been hoping to find a Zubat here, specifically, and it seemed that this time around, they wouldn't have to hunt for long.
Now, which Pokemon to battle with... their Psychic-types had a type advantage, but only if the Zubat didn't break out its own moves good against them. Their Nosepass could do well, but they still hadn't decided whether to equip it to a class or not, and they didn't want to rush that decision for momentary gain. Same for their Duraludon--heck, part of them was still considering shipping that guy off to Professor Ash. Which left...
"Arecibo? Use a Smack Down, would you?"
The Frogadier might not have been the most obvious choice of attacker, but watching that rock smack into the Zubat was well worth it.
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Genesis
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Weekend Warrior
Player Character
Posts: 158
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Shiloh Hayes
OOC Username: Haberdasher
Arena Points: 20
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Post by Genesis on Jan 21, 2023 1:43:54 GMT 9
A rustle in the grass, the slight sound of footsteps... how many Trainers had started their Pokemon journey with a first wild encounter just like this one? Too many to count, probably... Genesis was a bit more seasoned than that now, but they were still eager to find out what their newest opponent would be, whether it was a Pokemon that they could happily add to their team.
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Genesis
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Weekend Warrior
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Posts: 158
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Player Name: Shiloh Hayes
OOC Username: Haberdasher
Arena Points: 20
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Post by Genesis on Jan 20, 2023 12:30:43 GMT 9
After a fair amount of exploring the world of UNOVR, Genesis decided it was time to get back to the basics and explore the settlement where it all started.
Okay, so they had an ulterior motive. Some of the species that were supposed to spawn in Briarbane sounded of interest to them. Besides, they could always use the training. But still, they couldn't ignore the cyclical nature of it all, either. They'd traveled far and wide, only to end up back here again... what did it all mean?
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Genesis
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Weekend Warrior
Player Character
Posts: 158
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Shiloh Hayes
OOC Username: Haberdasher
Arena Points: 20
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Post by Genesis on Jan 19, 2023 0:32:16 GMT 9
A Kalos Pokemon, eh? Genesis had a couple of those to their name... but they couldn't turn down the opportunity to show off their starter Pokemon in battle.
Not that they especially needed the Weedle, mind. But they liked the whole idea behind these Tower challenges, and they wanted to get closer to their first Trainer star as well. Besides, it couldn't hurt to snag a free Pokemon, could it?
"Arecibo, use..." So many options to choose from... but theoretically they were fighting Pidgey here, so why not use an attack that's super effective against them? Not that it really mattered, of course. "Use Smack Down."
It was an amusing sight, watching the Frogadier launch a large rock at the bird Pokemon. Genesis would have to have Arecibo use that more often, if only to admire the attack animation again...
NEXT PROMPT: [Tower] hqQU3Zg91-501-50
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Genesis
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Weekend Warrior
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Posts: 158
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Player Name: Shiloh Hayes
OOC Username: Haberdasher
Arena Points: 20
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Post by Genesis on Jan 18, 2023 11:29:59 GMT 9
"Good work. That was a tough one. And you called it right, that last Rock Smash was just enough to do the trick." Genesis smiled, just a little. "And we did it together, too. Because teamwork... makes the dream work... or whatever... I'm not great at these motivational speeches, alright? Let's just catch our Duraludons and be done with it."
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Genesis
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Weekend Warrior
Player Character
Posts: 158
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Shiloh Hayes
OOC Username: Haberdasher
Arena Points: 20
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Post by Genesis on Jan 18, 2023 11:17:21 GMT 9
"And another Dig, too." Genesis' words were nonchalant, lacking in excitement or passion, but his Greavard's eagerness to follow through seemed to make up for that well enough.
After a moment, Genesis thought to add, "No harm in needing the help. We all start somewhere. And truth be told, I needed the Duraludon myself, so I imagine it works out well for both of us."
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Genesis
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Weekend Warrior
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Posts: 158
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Player Name: Shiloh Hayes
OOC Username: Haberdasher
Arena Points: 20
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Post by Genesis on Jan 18, 2023 2:45:28 GMT 9
Genesis ran to the shrine without even a hint of hesitation. That Duraludon really could hit like a truck! Maybe he needed to get more Tall Grass HP to prevent this from being an issue in the future... but for now it was just him and the shrine, tall and gleaming like the Duraludon that had sent him here in the first place...
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Genesis
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Weekend Warrior
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Posts: 158
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Player Name: Shiloh Hayes
OOC Username: Haberdasher
Arena Points: 20
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Post by Genesis on Jan 18, 2023 2:43:24 GMT 9
Genesis had been wandering the Steppes in the hopes of finding something for that new quest Professor Ash was associated with. Maybe a Magnemite or Klink they could pass off to her for some easy Bytes.
They hadn't been expecting to come across a Duraludon, not really--they knew how rare those were, after all. But when they saw what looked like a small girl struggling to battle one, they didn't hesitate to jump into action.
"Marley, use your Dig! Hit it where it hurts!" Genesis grinned down at the girl before adding, "I hope it's alright that I'm jumping in here. It looked like you could use the help."
And the more Genesis looked at that towering Dragon-type, the more they thought they might want to get one for themself, Professor Ash's quest be damned...
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Genesis
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Weekend Warrior
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Posts: 158
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Player Name: Shiloh Hayes
OOC Username: Haberdasher
Arena Points: 20
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Post by Genesis on Jan 10, 2023 12:08:46 GMT 9
Was visiting a Shrine so soon strictly necessary? Not really. But that Mew in the Tower of Cats had packed a punch, and Genesis had another battle waiting in the wings, and hey, better safe than sorry. Besides, they were chasing after different classes to unlock, and this particular shrine happened to be featured in one of them... for whatever reason...
"A little help?" Genesis' voice sounded quieter than they had intended, weak almost, as they spoke out loud with nobody but the shrine itself there to hear them.
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Genesis
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Weekend Warrior
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Posts: 158
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Shiloh Hayes
OOC Username: Haberdasher
Arena Points: 20
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Post by Genesis on Jan 10, 2023 12:04:52 GMT 9
Genesis... had been avoiding the Tower, for some reason. Silly in hindsight, given that it was one of the easier-seeming ways of getting one step closer to their first Trainer star, but something about it always struck them as intimidating, offputting even.
But this prompt was enough to get them to overcome that initial hesitation and plunge right in, because they had a Kanto Pokemon and they weren't afraid to use it.
"Potoooooooo!"
The Ponyta tilted his head as he looked back at his Trainer.
"This one's all you. Give 'em a taste of your Flame Charge!"
The Ponyta nodded and started charging at the nearest Patrat, which looked downright petrified. Genesis grinned. They weren't the one feeling intimidated now...
NEXT PROMPT: [Tower] pyGqR7Dc1-1001-100
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Genesis
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Weekend Warrior
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Posts: 158
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Shiloh Hayes
OOC Username: Haberdasher
Arena Points: 20
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Post by Genesis on Jan 8, 2023 10:59:50 GMT 9
The attack hit even harder than Genesis had expected, and the wild Chespin barely left a scratch on Potoooooooo in turn. Genesis smiled--this was going to be an easy battle, by the looks of it. Good. Then they could get back to focusing on Beta Island itself, which was certainly worthy of the attention.
"Try a Flame Charge this time." That might be enough to knock it out, or at least to come awfully close... and the Ponyta didn't hesitate. Not surprising, that; fire and running were two of his favorite things, after all, and this attack managed to involve them both.
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Genesis
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Weekend Warrior
Player Character
Posts: 158
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Shiloh Hayes
OOC Username: Haberdasher
Arena Points: 20
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Post by Genesis on Jan 8, 2023 10:49:50 GMT 9
All that searching uncovered a Chespin that had apparently been trying to hide behind a not-quite-there bridge. Fascinating. Did that mean the wild Pokemon thought the deleted material was still present in-game? Or was this particular Chespin just an outlier in that department?
Either way, Genesis wanted to capture it and find out more...
First, though, they'd have to battle it into submission, of course. Thankfully, they had a Pokemon that was practically made for the job.
"Potoooooooo?"
The Ponyta craned his head, his attention focused on his owner upon hearing his (unusual) name called.
"Show it who's boss with a Flame Wheel."
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Genesis
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Weekend Warrior
Player Character
Posts: 158
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Shiloh Hayes
OOC Username: Haberdasher
Arena Points: 20
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Post by Genesis on Jan 8, 2023 10:44:36 GMT 9
While the area itself was intriguing to Genesis, what they really came here to see, of course, were the wild Pokemon. Rumor had it that rare Pokemon could be found hidden away on Beta Island, Pokemon that couldn't be found any other way (except perhaps a very lucky egg hatch). Admittedly, rumor said a lot of things, some of which contradicted one another, which was one reason Genesis was so interested in exploring the place and setting the record straight, at least for himself.
Plus, he could examine the strange properties of the surrounding area while keeping an eye out for wild Pokemon at the same time...
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Genesis
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Weekend Warrior
Player Character
Posts: 158
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Shiloh Hayes
OOC Username: Haberdasher
Arena Points: 20
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Post by Genesis on Jan 7, 2023 5:09:43 GMT 9
Oh, this place was fascinating. One step into the Canopy and Genesis was certain that their decision to buy a Commuter Pass to Beta Island had been an excellent one, cost be damned.
Beta Island lived up to its name, after all. Empty spaces where things once were, broken pathways between what once was... there was so much to learn here, so much to find... all it took was a little bit of searching, and Genesis was certainly up to that task.
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