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[TomatoWalrus]

The best part? EVs/IVs have been in the game since gen I, and I don't believe they've changed a bit.

Actually, they were overhauled for Gen III. That's why you could trade between R/B/Y and G/S/C but not between G/S/C and R/S/E.
They've kept more or less the same architecture since Gen III.

[freeformschooler]

I like your almost Pokemon anime style narration. Plenty of text LPers could take a hint from this.

[Sirus]

I actually take quite a bit of inspiration from RedChocobo's Pokemon LPs on the Something Awful forums. He (or she? Can't remember) does a lot of screenshots complimented by occasional artwork and plenty of flavor text, and it seems to work out pretty well. Of course, RC's artwork is leagues above my own

[Korbac]

Speaking of strategy guys, I have a high level team consisting of an Alakazam, a Charizard, a Vaporeon, a Nidoqueen, a Primeape, and a Persian. What should I switch the Persian out with? It's Fake Out initiation + Body Slam, Thunder, and Aerial Ace give it some type variability, but it's stats are basically atrocious. Also, is it worth switching the Primeape with Heracross and the Nidoqueen with something else?

I'm thinking of breeding up another Alakazam to know all the elemental punches plus psychic for an almost unconquerable Special Sweeper, but that's going to take ages.

[Thexor]

Since it's a bit of digression, my response to Korbac is below.

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First: what generation? I'm assuming Gen III, otherwise you wouldn't be suggesting elemental punches on an Alakazam. 

Second: are you paying attention to tiers? Again, assuming Gen III, it looks at first glance like you're building an OU team.

Third: what sort of strategy are you running, and what sort of strategy do you want out of your third? Your old Persian was mostly a physical sweeper, relying on high speed + STAB Body Slam, from the look of it.



Skarmory is always a possibility in a Gen III team. Awesome defensive typing gives it no physical weaknesses. You won't notice much of a damage upgrade over your Persian, though. And your only counter to Electric sweepers is Nidoqueen.

If you like the Normal typing, consider Snorlax. The number of options on that link shows how versatile the fat boy can be. Of course, his speed is pretty much the opposite of Persian's, if that's what you want.

If you wanted a new special attacker, Jolteon or Raikou would let you keep running an electric move (if you were relying on Persian for countering Water-types with its Thunder). Odds are, if you're playing a real Gen III cartridge, Raikou isn't available (can only be obtained in FireRed/LeafGreen, and then only if you started with Squirtle), so Jolteon might be the better option - you'll get electric typing along with a bunch of support moves, including the awesome defensive Substitute + Baton Pass.

Finally, Dodrio would give you a physical sweeper close in functionality to Persian. You don't get Fake Out, but the Normal/Flying combo would let you use Return and Drill Peck with a STAB. Plus, you get a much higher Attack and only slightly worse Speed.

Also, on-topic: loving the style so far. Glad we haven't lost anyone (yet)!

[TomatoWalrus]

Off topic response to Thexor and Korbac:

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Raikou can also be gotten from Colosseum if you've got all the accessories required for trading with that.
Otherwise I suggest looking up tier lists and move lists on Smogon and Serebii.
Sorry I can't be more helpful, I'm a bit behind on the competitive scene.

On topic (sorta):

How hard would you say doing a text/screenshot LP of the Pokemon games is? I've always wanted to get into LPing, but I don't know of any good free video capturing/editing software to do video LPs for, so I was considering trying my hand at a text/screenshot LP, and I figured Pokemon would be a good place to start. I won't be doing it for a while though, due to most boards having at least 2 running at any given time.

[Sirus]

I'm sure there are better or more efficient ways to get it done, but my only tools are: the game I'm playing, Paint, and the Snipping Tool on Windows 7 computers. Find an image-hosting service that allows multiple uploads at once, and save the URLs of any images you anticipate using frequently. Be prepared to do a heck of a lot of writing; the exact amount will vary based on how closely you want to follow any text in-game. And definitely try to give your player some character, since the game gives you none to work with.

[Korbac]

Thexor and TomatoWalrus:

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Yes, I am playing FR / LG, on an emulator. I prefer not to use legendaries, but other than that, anything goes. I suppose Snorlax might be a good choice, thanks.

I don't want a sooper ultra uber competitive team necessarily, but the Persian is just pure shit at this stage. Thunder's a hilarious surprise for anyone who tries to Bulky Water it, but other than that it is useless.

What about Primeape and Nidoqueen - any decent replacements there?

Excited for the next update!

[TomatoWalrus]

Korbac:

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For Nidoqueen, I'd probably say either Dugtrio or a Marowak with a Thick Club. The Poison typing on Nidoqueen gives it quite the glaring weakness.
For Primeape, if you can get one on the emulator you're playing, I'd go with a Machamp, otherwise, I'm not really sure. Fighting types didn't really reach a point worth using until Gen IV.
I'd also take my suggestions with a grain of salt. The only time I really got into competitive battling was in Gen IV. Before that, I didn't really know it existed and afterwards I just didn't like Gen V so I didn't play much.

Back (slightly) on topic:

Sirus:
That sounds like it's pretty much up my alley. One of my favorite things about the Pokemon games (and most games I play) is the silent protagonists. I pretty much get to insert myself in and make it up as I go. I usually play like I'm Alice in Wonderland due to how utterly nonsensical the world in these games is. I've been bouncing around ideas in my head for how I'd like my hypothetical Nuzlocke to go, but most of my ideas could be seen as ripping off either you, Barbarossa, the guy that started the Nuzlocke trend(can't remember his name), or RedChocobo. Found his LPs on the archive a few months ago, so I read them in a couple sittings and loved them. But like I said, even if I do start a Nuzlocke LP, it won't be for a few months.

Edit: Son of a Blitzle, another Pokemon LP has popped up. Now I'm not sure if I should do one.

[Gamerlord]

Where?

[Heron TSG]

Freeformschooler's, here.

Man, I need to get started on mine so that I don't get left behind.  At least I've technically finished one as of Sunday. 

[Gamerlord]

Maybe I should do one... Nah, too much work.

[TomatoWalrus]

Got another off topic thing to bring up (sorry Sirus)

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Well, might as well ask you guys:

Do you think I should go ahead with my LP
or
Should I wait for a few of the currently running ones to finish (and risk more popping up)?

I guess I should post what I have planned so far for mine (subject to change):

My plan was to do a randomized run of Blue, Silver, Sapphire, Platinum, and White, in that order. I was going to do a sorta over-arching storyline through them a la the original Nuzlocke comic. I was going to randomize the starters, wild pokemon, and trainers pokemon along with updating type effectiveness, moves, and the B/W exp system where applicable. TMs, HMs, Trainers names, and Pokemon Types would be left unchanged.

Opinions and ideas would be much appreciated.

Now back to waiting for Sirus's next update.

[Gamerlord]

Got another off topic thing to bring up (sorry Sirus)

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Well, might as well ask you guys:

Do you think I should go ahead with my LP
or
Should I wait for a few of the currently running ones to finish (and risk more popping up)?

I guess I should post what I have planned so far for mine (subject to change):

My plan was to do a randomized run of Blue, Silver, Sapphire, Platinum, and White, in that order. I was going to do a sorta over-arching storyline through them a la the original Nuzlocke comic. I was going to randomize the starters, wild pokemon, and trainers pokemon along with updating type effectiveness, moves, and the B/W exp system where applicable. TMs, HMs, Trainers names, and Pokemon Types would be left unchanged.

Opinions and ideas would be much appreciated.

Now back to waiting for Sirus's next update.

Sounds good.

[Sirus]

(Sorry this update is a little later than normal. You can read all about my former computer woes in the WTF thread if you so desire )

Part 13: The Unluckiest of UpdatesThis is a blatant lie.

Flush with victory, I stepped outside into the bright sunlight. I'm on top of the world! The world is my Clampearl! I feel fanta-

"GET OUT! OUT OF THE WAY!"

Huh what now?


Another one of the Aqua Pirates dashes out of a nearby building and sprints north! Waddling after him at a far more sluggish pace was the same scientist I met in Petalburg Woods, wailing and pleading for the pirate to stop and return the "goods". I reluctantly followed, if only because stealing wasn't a very nice thing for the pirate to do.


Near the eastern exit to the city, I bumped into the scientist, who was bent over trying to catch his breath. He recognized me from before, and proceeded to beg me to catch the thief and return the "goods". What is this, a gangster movie?


Hmm...I bet the pirate is around here somewhere, and there's probably new kinds of Pokemon as well!


Awww :3


D'awwwwww! 83

Sadly, as soon as I named her (Thera, meaning "Wild"), she got sent to "Someone's PC". Apparently you can only have six Pokemon with you at a time, so I couldn't get to know my new friend
Wait...focus, Ing! We're on a mission here!


Along the way, I ran into a kid with a Pokemon that looked a bit like Champ. It spent a few minutes strutting around and posing before launching a kick attack against Nina. It basically did nothing, so Nina kicked it right in the face in return, knocking the silly thing flat.
(Author's note: Seriously. First a Leer, then Focus Energy, and then Low Kick. The attack did 1 damage.)


Oooh, that's cool-looking. Sadly, I must have Nina knock it out by kicking it in the face.
*A single Double-Kick later*
Great work girl, now let's keep mov-
Nina? What's wrong?!


 


8D
YOU'RE AMAZING, NINA!!

***********************


Well, this isn't a very good matchup.


FOR THEM!

Ahem. Eventually, we made it to the other side of the pathway. Apparently the government was trying to dig a tunnel here to connect two routes on the other side of this mountain, but then the pirate ran in and threatened everyone to force them out. When I asked how one pirate managed to scare everyone away, an old man with tears streaming down his face told me that the pirate had taken his "Peeko" hostage! Stealing was one thing, but kidnapping? I would not let this guy get away with this.


The tunnel was filled with dense fog...


...and giant bugs! I had to have Wattson paralyze it and use the Great Ball I got earlier to catch it; normal Pokeballs basically bounced right off


I named her Portia.

Further inside the tunnel, I found the pirate holding a small bird Pokemon by the neck. The pirate, full of bluster, told me to bring it.


It was brought.

The pirate thrust a package with Devon markings on it at me, causing me to lose my balance as he sprinted out of the cave. Thankfully, he also released his grip on the bird Pokemon, which happily squawked when it saw the old man from before come running over. Seems this bird was his "Peeko".
The man introduced himself as Mr. Briney, a ship captain. He thanked me profusely and told me to come find his cottage near Petalburg Woods if I ever needed his help. I followed him and Peeko out of the cave, as the tunnel wasn't completed yet and I had nothing else to do there.

Back in Rustboro City, I found the scientist and returned the "goods" to him. He gave me another Great Ball to replace the one I lost and offered to give me a tour of Devon Corporation's primary office building. It didn't sound terribly exciting to me, but I went along with it anyway.


It actually wasn't that boring after all. Lots of people researching many different things, although none of them could exactly give away details of what was going on. Anyway, this guy's still droning on about stock values, and newer medicines, and could I please deliver the package to Slateport City, and...
Wait.
What.

Oh you clever jerk. He waited until I was just nodding along and got me to do his job for him!  >:[

As a sort of consolation, I got introduced to Mr. Stone, the President of Devon Corp. He gave me another go-fer job to some place called Dewford Town, but in return I got to demo a new piece of equipment called the PokeNav! It includes a map and all sorts of useful functions. All I have to do is wear it visibly on my wrist and tell all of my friends abou - Wait...
SONOFA--Now I'm doing their advertising! I take it back, now I hate this place.