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X and Y/OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire / Wonder Trade Nuzlocke!

« on: November 02, 2013, 21:49 »

I've beaten the game on Pokemon Y, and I'm looking for a bit of a challenge, so I'm going to do a Nuzlocke - with a twist!

Rules
1. Only one Pokemon can be caught in each area, and that Pokemon must be Wonder Traded immediately after catching. If you fail to catch the Pokemon, there are no second chances. The Pokemon you receive through Wonder Trade will be the Pokemon used in your team.
2. If you already have the Pokemon or an pre-evolution/evolution of the Pokemon you receive through Wonder Trade, you may Wonder Trade it for something else you haven't got.
3. If a Pokemon faints, it is considered dead, and it must be released.
4. If you need a HM to progress in the game and you have not got a Pokemon that can learn it, you can catch a Pokemon that can learn that HM, but it cannot battle, and must be boxed.

I will be Wonder Trading my starter as well, so my team will be completely random! This is going to be a tough challenge depending on which Pokemon I get, but I think it will make it exciting!

--Met Calem, Shauna, Tierno and Trevor in Aquacorde Town. To be honest, Trevor seems like the only sane one. Shauna's overly girly and too excitable, Calem is too focused on being a great Trainer and stuff, and Tierno's head is just filled with dancing. Anyway, I got given a Froakie, which I wonder traded and got a Gothorita named Gwen. I'm not going to be able to use it for a while because it is Level 49!
--I went back to mum to show her my super-strong Pokemon and she was pretty shocked. Anyway, I headed off to Route 2 soon after because there was really no point staying around in Vaniville. I bought some Pokeballs and then caught a Pidgey. I traded it off for a Fletchling named Fletcher. He's Level 3, which is much more manageable.
--I went into Santalune Forest, and before I could take three steps, Shauna was at my side, her shrill voice calling my name. She said she wanted to go through the forest with me, but she'd heal my Pokemon whenever I wanted. I figured she would be helpful, if annoying, so I let her tag along.
--I caught a Caterpie, and traded it off for a Gourgeist named Jester. He's a Level 36, so it's not like he's gonna obey me at all. I trained for a while in the forest with Fletcher. It was difficult at first because he was so weak but it picked up pace as I went along. At the end of the forest, I met up with Calem, Tierno and Trevor and we went onto Route 3. There was a it of chit-chat, which I didn't get involved in, and then they all went their separate ways.
--I caught a Fletchling on the Route, and it was quickly traded for a Barbaracle, Level 30, named Becca. I stopped by in Santalune for a matter of minutes before heading out onto Route 22, where I caught a Dunsparce, who was traded for a Level 1 Surskit named Giles.
--I trained for a while to get Skitter and Fletcher up to scratch, then went back to Santalune for a well deserved rest. Hopefully I won't see Shauna or Calem or Tierno anytime soon - I need a break from Shauna's constant high-pitched screeching, Calem's annoyingly calm, boring voice and Tierno's break dancing. Trevor isn't that bad though. Huh.

Team:
Giles the Surskit - Level 9
-Bubble
-Quick Attack

Fletcher the Fletchling - Level 13
-Peck
-Tackle
-Quick Attack
-Agility

Becca the Barbaracle - Level 30 (not being used due to high level)
-Mud Slap
-Clamp
-Rock Polish
-Ancient Power

Jester the Gourgeist - Level 36 (NBU due to HL)
-Leech Seed
-Bullet Seed
-Shadow Sneak
-Shadow Ball

Gwen the Gothorita - Level 49 (NBU due to HL)
-Future Sight
-Heal Block
-Psychic
-Telekinesis

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X and Y/OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire / Shiny Pokemon!

« on: October 13, 2013, 15:43 »

So, have any of you got any shiny Pokemon yet?
I just got Y and my starter, a female Fennekin named Alana, is actually Shiny! I didn't even try for a Shiny!
I love how she looks, she's silvery grey with red tufts in her ears and a red tail! So happy!

Has anyone else encountered any shinies yet?

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Older Main Games / Joint Nuzlocke!

« on: September 27, 2013, 21:53 »

Hello, this is Jessie and Ross' joint Nuzlocke. Jessie will be played on SoulSilver, and Ross will be played on HeartGold. Here are the rules!
-Once the player has got Pokeballs and is able to catch Pokemon, the Nuzlocke rules come into effect.
-Only the first Pokemon encountered in each area may be caught... Unless it is a Shiny, which may be caught but not used due to rarity, or another Pokemon needs to be caught to progess in the game, for example if the player needs cut to continue but does not have any Pokemon that can learn it.
-If a Pokemon faints, it is considered dead, and has to be boxed.
-All Pokemon must be nicknamed.
...On with the Nuzlocke!

Ross
I woke up to the sound of rain splashing on my window, and I immediately remembered what was happening today… I was finally getting my own Pokémon! Actually, me and Jessie would both be getting our starter Pokémon today, from the Professor’s lab. We’d seen so many Trainers pass through, each collecting their Pokémon and then going on a journey – of course, some didn’t make it very far.

I got changed quickly, hurriedly checking my appearance in the mirror before leaving. My black hair was scruffy from having just woken up, but apart from that, I looked fine. I could hear the faint snores from Jessie’s room next door, and decided not to wake her, and went downstairs for breakfast. Mum was already down there, cooking bacon and eggs, and quietly humming to herself. When she heard me come in, she turned around and wished me happy birthday.

“Thanks mum,” I said, hugging her. She smelt of flowery perfume and shampoo. “Breakfast looks good,” I commented, getting the plates out of the cupboard and placing them on the table. The bacon was sizzling in the pan as I heard Jessie coming down the stairs. She appeared in the doorway, having gotten dressed surprisingly quickly as she had been fast asleep a few minutes before. “Morning Jessie, happy birthday!” I said. Jessie nodded, rubbing her eyes and yawning as she walked into the kitchen.

“Happy birthday,” she mumbled, mid-yawn. I grinned, and pulled her in for a hug, although she protested. She’s not really one for hugging and stuff, but since it was our birthday, she couldn’t push me away.

“Well, here’s a special birthday breakfast for my two beautiful children!” mum said, bringing the bacon and eggs over to the table. She dished up, still smiling brightly. We both thanked her, mouths full of food. “I need to go and get the presents!” she exclaimed, her voice high and excited. Jessie and I looked at each other, wondering what mum had decided to get us this year. She shot me a confused look, and I shrugged in reply.

A few seconds later, mum came back in, two large presents in her hands, wrapped in colourful paper. One had a green ribbon and one had a purple ribbon, and each had a name tag. She placed them in the middle of the table, the green-ribboned one nearest me, and the purple-ribboned one near Jessie. I swallowed my mouthful of egg and bacon, and then reached out for the present. Jessie did the same. “Right, open them together!” mum said, clapping her hands.

Jessie and I both undid the ribbons, and then slowly peeled back the wrapping paper, shooting each other excited glances. We both finished opening it at the same time, but Jessie gasped first, as she realized what it was. It took me a couple of seconds to register what it actually was, but when I realized, I broke into a wide grin.

“A Pokegear...! Just… wow, mum!” I cried, enveloping her in a hug. Jessie was still holding the Pokegear, examining it, but not saying anything. After we broke away from the hug, mum looked at her, worried.

“Is it…ok?” she asked. Jessie looked up, and smiled. She nodded, and then hugged mum. It surprised me that she was so ready to hug her, because she’s usually quite a quiet and reserved person.

“Thanks mum,” I said, finishing off my breakfast, my green Pokegear now at my feet. Jessie still had hers on the table, admiring it whilst she ate her bacon. Mum took our plates when we were done, giving us each a quick kiss on the cheek. “We’re gonna go get our Pokémon now,” I told her, trying to not to let the excitement creep into my voice, even though I felt like screaming with happiness. I’d waited for this day all my life!

“Come and show me your Pokémon as soon as you get them!” mum said. We both nodded, and Jessie waved. We took our Pokegears, and went outside, into the pouring rain.


Jessie
I woke up around eight, and the smell of bacon was drifting into my bedroom. Slowly, I got up, opening my curtains and letting some sunlight into the room. It was raining, making New Bark Town look bleak, but I smiled. Today was my birthday, and the day I was going to get my first Pokémon! I began to comb my glossy black hair. I had decided what to wear the day before, a white blouse and knitted blue jumper, and a pair of dark denim jeans. I made sure I looked okay before going downstairs.

The smell of bacon and eggs sizzling in the pan made my mouth water. I could hear mum and Ross talking in the kitchen, and stood in the doorway, still tired. Ross wished me happy birthday, and I did the same, although it came out funny because I was yawning. Ross went in for a hug, and although I began to push him away, decided to tolerate it for today, since it was our birthday. Once I was sat at the table, mum brought breakfast over. It was bacon and eggs, mine and Ross’ absolute favourite.

I began eating, and mum went to go get our presents. Ross and I kept looking up at each other. It’s like we can communicate with each other just with eye contact – I don’t know whether that’s a twin thing or not, but it’s just something we do. Mum came back in a few seconds later, carrying two presents. One had a purple ribbon, and one had a green ribbon. I knew which one was mine immediately, since my favourite colour is purple, and mum had helped me paint my room different shades of purple. She placed him on the table, telling us to open them together.

Ross began to open his straight away, which meant I had to rip my wrapping paper off as well, whereas I would usually peel it off slowly. I gasped when I saw what was inside. It was a purple Pokegear! I looked over at Ross, who hadn’t realized what it was yet, but I saw the elation on his face when he registered what it was.

There was a lot of happy thanking going on between mum and Ross, so I waited until they had finished before giving my thanks. I hugged mum, and saw Ross’ eyebrows rise in surprise. I guess he was a bit shocked because I usually avoid hugging and kissing and everything like that.

After a little more talk, Ross and I headed out into the rain to go to the lab across the road.