Named after a good man with a giant nose.
And these are our settings! "Insane" randomization, as is shown, can be best described as any Pokémon popping up anywhere and at any time, as is shown here.
And with that, I believe our journey begins!
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If I had to pinpoint the day my life changed forever, it would have to be...that commercial.
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Silph Co's new invention revolutionized not just Pokémon, but society itself."
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It was convenient, but a little scary at first. Especially in my youth, when I got started on this wild ride. Soon after turning ten is when these things hit the market. Everyone was skeptical. Would it hurt them? Was it painful? Can I change them back? Silph Co. was quick to answer. No, no, and yes. They were easy to use, easy to reverse, and served solely to buff your companion's fighting prowess. Once all the big things were taken care of, they sold like hot cakes. Everyone had to have one. Within a week, I saw Weedles and Pidgeottos combined and fighting a cross between Geodudes and Mankeys. It was chaos, but it was chaos that sold well."
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But enough about time and supply and demand. I'm sure you're wondering who I am. My name's Tom, but as of this year, I'm Doctor Baker. Poké-Paleontologist. When it comes to reviving fossilized rock types or preserving the bones of every other form, I'm your man. But obviously, I wasn't always grown and ready to pursue a career of knowledge. Eleven years ago, I was little Tommy "Doctor" Baker of Pallet Town. I was called that because I would always hang around Professor Oak's place and study his books. Maybe that's got me interested in the whole thing."
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Pallet Town...I should probably head home and tell Mom and Leaf the good news. It's not the kind of place you'd expect to birth legendary trainers or renowned scientists. By the time I turned eleven, I was already the first one. It's basically a hole in the wall, not much around but a few houses, the backdoor of Kanto. But it's home."
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As I remember it, my journey really started the morning I got the acceptance letter. I had just seen the commercial again and had run to my computer to check on my stashed Potion when Mom called me downstairs. I was excited, it had to be today, it had to be!"
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I ran downstairs, and as soon as Mom smiled proudly and passed me the letter, I ripped the envelope open. I didn't care what it was. A rejection letter, an accepted application, another pamphlet for more DNA Splicers, it did not concern me! I got a write-back from the Indigo League, the Pokémon League branch here in Kanto! My eyes scanned the pen ink etched against the paper.
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I DID IT!"
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I cheered as much as my little lungs could carry me. Mom congratulated me, my sister Leaf congratulated me, I felt on top of the world! I was a licensed Trainer! I could buy Pokéballs with my own money, capture my own Wild Pokémon, travel anywhere my legs could carry me! Some kid want to be astronauts, or firemen, or doctors. Ironically, I ended up with a doctorate one way or another. But I got my dream job before I could even drive a car. Pokémon Trainer. I put my running shoes on, hugged my family, and raced out the door. Professor Oak had Pokémon waiting for me, I just had to go and grab one. But, as soon as I shut the door, I could hear footsteps from the left. Swaggering ones. It was him."
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I was...not...a mature child. I'm not even really a mature adult, but that's besides the point. His real name is Gary Oak, the Professor's grandson. Nowadays, we're actually really good friends. He's actually still an active trainer, traveling the world while I coop myself up in my office and look at bones. He still makes fun of me for it. But back then? We were bitter rivals, barely liked eachother enough to even both live in Pallet Town. Arrogant, egotistic, a showboat. I'd always call him the ugliest things and he'd shrug them off. Fucknose, Captain Cunt, Dr. Dick. Ugly things. Never in earshot of an adult, of course. My Mom didn't discipline with violence, but she didn't need to in order to be scary."
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As soon as he strolled up, I could feel my eyes roll so far that the muscles almost gave way. He was probably here to brag."
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Called it. Of course he got accepted, too. Gary was a prodigy."
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Yeah, so what? I got accepted, too!"
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I flourished my acceptance letter like it was a flag. He was thrown for a loop, I could see it. Even when he tried to save face, it didn't bother me one bit."
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I'm surprised they let you in! I assumed they had higher standards!"
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Clearly not, if you're also in it."
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Yeah, but you probably barely passed!"
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He checked over his shoulder for a parent. I could have done the same, but I didn't care if I got grounded when I was living an invincible morning out."
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I mean, that's some Bouffalant-shit! How'd you also make it in?"
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I studied. I bet you didn't, you Know-it-All Nutsack."
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Course I didn't! I know Pokémon better than you know your house!"
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He thumbed his nose at me, then. The cretin, I surely thought. It took all my willpower to ask where his grandfather was instead of insulting him again."
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Of course. He then told me, see ya! Like we weren't just in the middle of the adolescent equivalent of a roast session, he strolled off to the lab. Whatever. Viridian City wasn't that far, I thought I could make it before the Pokémon just outside our town noticed me."
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Before I could even make it onto the grass, though, there was Professor Oak, running through the grass like there were wild animals nipping at his ankles, and scolding me for even trying. Wild Pokémon love hiding in tall grass and bushes, so maybe I should have thought better of it, but I still thought I was invincible. Looking back, I'm glad he came back quick. I probably would have strolled my short lived life directly into a trash compacter for all the good I could have done to defend myself. As soon as he brought the Pokémon back up, my heart started racing, even as he took my little hand into his and walked me back into safety. The Professor's a good man."
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Gary was already there, as promised. He was antsy, one foot to another, but he stopped as soon as he saw me. If I wasn't blind by my pre-pubescent desire to punch him, I would have sympathized. We were both nervous and excited. Hearts racing, hands clammy. We were about to get a friend for life today."
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Professor Oak told us that I would get to pick first, which Gary was not having for a second. But Professor Oak shot him down."
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...He didn't actually call him that. But wow, would it have been hilarious if he did. Still, Gary seethed in the corner, and it was time to select my starter from the table. I remember thinking "Well, we're in Kanto, so it's gotta be...Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur!" It had to be, right? But as soon as I saw what was actually in the Pokéballs, and I remember this clearly, I was so baffled that it was the first time I had ever cussed in front of an adult."
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What-"
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-in-"
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-the FUCK?!"
So! There we have Update 1! I have two things to present.
First, we need to pick
The Starter and it's Nickname.Lampent is a Ghost/Fire type and the middle Evolution between Litwick and Chandelure, evolving into the latter when touched by a Dusk Stone. It's Immune to Fighting and Normal Type, resists Poison, Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Fairy Types, and is Weak to Ground, Rock, Ghost, Water, and Dark Types.
Granbull is a full Fairy type. It's weak to Poison and Steel, Immune to Dragon, and resists Fighting, Bug, and Dark Types.
Torterra is the final Evolution of Gen IV starter Turtwig, and is a Grass/Ground type. It's Immune to Electric type, Resistant to Ground and Rock types, and weak to Flying, Bug, Fire, and Ice Types.
Lampent resists a lot, but what it's weak to can be matched by Torterra's Ground type moves. Torterra, in turn, is weak to Lampent's Fire-type moves back. Granbull has essentially no part in the triangle, aside from Lampent resisting Fairy. So, there is no wrong answer for what we pick.
Secondly, I am introducing three Mulligans! As this is my first Nuzlocke, I will be on training wheels. These can only be used once, each, in each full attempt/playthrough.
Time Machine: Reload your save.
Necronomicon: Can choose to revive a Fainted Pokémon or set of Pokémon instead of boxing or releasing them.
Extra Catch: Can return to any Route or Dungeon and grab a single additional Pokémon or Fused Pokémon.
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Topic: Pokémon: Infinite Fusion | Beginner's Ranlocke (Attempt 2, Deaths: 0) (Read 3891 times)