When it comes to examining terrain in gyms, that's one of those things that while you can do it, generally speaking if you feel the need to do so you aren't ready for that gym. It'll mainly come into effect only for battles in the actual Leagues themselves, where you may want to check out the arena beforehand in order to plan out any moves you want to switch up and such. So I would say it's definitely a valid strategy to scout out arenas before a fight, even if it's unlikely to be relevant in gym battles specifically. Well, unless a gym leader intends you to study the terrain before hand. So for a 7th or 8th badge some of them would make it a requirement. That and as pointed out, you don't want to over rely on knowing the terrain in advance. Some gym leaders vary up the battle arena for said reason.
On that note, I think I'll call it there. Looks like this was a very close vote.
Scheduled vote count started by Daemon Hunter on Apr 15, 2024 at 10:21 AM, finished with 22 posts and 11 votes.
[X] Learn Dragon Tail at C– as Dratini's fourth C ranked move
[X] Learn Dragon Tail at C– as Dratini's fourth C ranked move
Walking east from Cerulean City, Violet admired the Cascade Badge. The blue drop was quite pretty to her, although a good part of that feeling came from the victory required to earn it. After the battle had ended she had spent some time celebrating with Dratini before realizing he was exhausted and battered. At which point she returned him to his Pokeball and was presented the Cascade Badge by Misty.
The gym leader explained that she was definitely qualified to earn it, demonstrating a strong Pokemon and a solid, reliable game plan to use against her opponents. Misty did recommend ensuring she challenged herself in the future, attempting gym battles earlier when Violet could learn more from them. Although she did say her use of Dratini to solo the battle did alleviate any worries of stifling her growth.
After a few minutes of the conversation (which was mostly Violet nodding along to demonstrate that yes, she was paying attention she just didn't see anything she could add) Misty presented her with the Cascade Badge, which had presented Violet with her current dilemma.
"Do you think it fits my top? Or should it be in a case?" She had asked Dratini and her parents, and everyone had different answers. The Mirage Pokemon told her to put it on her hat, which was an interesting idea. By contrast, her mother recommended she place it in a case as not all the badges would go with her shirt and some may clash with the pink color. Then her father had suggested putting them on her bag, which while it would work, felt a little disrespectful to the badges themselves.
Thankfully it wasn't an issue immediately. One badge could be swapped between locations as needed, accessorizing different parts of her outfit or being hidden away in a case if needed. It would likely only be something to worry about when she earned a set of 4. At which point it could be a challenge.
Shaking away the thoughts, Violet refocused herself on the next stage of the journey. The Power Plant.
Located on the eastern edge of Kanto, the plant provided over 90% of power to the region. A literal hub for electric Pokemon, the shy girl hoped she would be able to catch a Magnemite for the team, completing the main four she would rely upon for years to come. Heading down through Route 10 after having traveled through Route 9, the Pokecenter that serviced this part of Kanto came into view.
Violet was a bit sad Luna didn't want to travel, even if she understood her reasoning. The nursing intern simply liked healing more than battling and shifting between Pokecenters wasn't useful for her at this stage in her growth. Luna did say that may change in a few months or years after she gained a better understanding of Pokemon and needed to test her limits. But that was a long way off, and Violet wasn't willing to sit on her laurels for that long. Instead, she simply wished her new friend goodbye and left for the Power Plant. And after three days of travel, she had made it to the area.
She let out all three of her Pokemon, taking a moment to comb her hair with her fingers before asking, "Anything the three of you want to do here?"
Dratini, Pineco, and Chansey all answered at once, their voices overlapping enough that Violet had no idea what they were saying.
"One at a time, please. I can't tell what you're saying."
It took a few seconds, but eventually, they calmed down. Pineco was the first to share what she wanted, which was to climb some of the hills and mountains in the area. Towards the west, Violet could see what Pineco was referring to, with the mountain range that held the Rock Tunnel stretching for miles southwest.
Dratini spoke up next, wanting them to spend a few days swimming in the river that connected to the ocean. Violet was a bit hesitant to agree, mainly due to her lack of experience with water. But learning to swim could be useful in the future.
And last to speak up was Chansey, who just wanted to walk around the area and see the sights. It was her first time this far from home, and there was so much to explore!
Giggling at the exuberance, Violet was glad to see that her friends were as excited as she was.
The Ninth Week, Pick 2
Pokemon Actions
[] Catch a fourth Pokemon - Catching a Magnemite or other electric-type Pokemon is why you came here, there are almost certainly good options present.
[] Fish for Pokemon - While it's not normal, there are enough Water Pokemon out there to interest you. Fishing for them in the river next to Route 10 would be fun.
[] Train with your Pokemon - All of your Pokemon are good in a battle, and each has unique skills. Training for a few days would help them grow.
Battling Actions
[] Challenge New Trainers - Now that you and your Pokemon had developed, fighting a few trainers in succession was doable.
[] Challenge an Experienced Trainer - Some trainers in the area have a badge, beating them may be a good experience.
Exploration Actions (New)
[] See the sights in the Area - While the attractions are limited to the Power Plant, exploring its interior would be rather fun. Chansey would appreciate the more scenic tour. Wait, why are you two here?!
[] Explore Unorthodox Locations - Exploring parts of the area most people don't will be an interesting experience. Pineco would very much enjoy hiking in the mountains.
[] Learn to Swim - While you do know how to swim, there is a notable difference between swimming for fun and scuba diving. And an even greater difference when it comes to exploring underwater caves. Dratini would have fun teaching you.
Traveling Actions (Can Take 1 of These Only)
[] Travel to Cerulean City - The safest path back to civilization, once you have your fill of the area, you can choose to head back via a safer route..
[] Travel through the Rock Tunnel - Heading to Lavender town through the Rock Tunnel is the traditional method of travel for trainers, even if it is likely to take a few days to do.
[] Travel to Write-in - There are many locations in Kanto one could take a direct route towards.
Social Actions (For socials, it's assumed you keep up a basic level of contact through text, choosing a social means I write it up)
[] Call up your parents - Your parents would appreciate a call to congratulate you on your first gym badge.
[] Call Tetsuya - An old childhood friend of yours, the two of you drifted off recently. He recently arrived in Pewter City and just barely managed to earn the Boulder Badge.
[] Call Willow - The trainer you recently defeated, she seems fun if exhausting. She just made it to Cerulean City and has complained about an encounter with Team Rocket.
Alright, I'm going to close the vote here. While Learning to Swim is one of the winning votes, the other vote is tied between catching a 4th Pokemon and exploring nonconventional locations. As such, that's going to be decided by me, mostly as I have fun ideas in regards to it. As such, exploring nonconventional locations wins. You'll get a choice of a few such places to explore in this upcoming update.
Additionally, I'm debating having 1 action per week chosen by Violet herself. Just to be able to set the pace, as well as cover topics that I find interesting. It's early thoughts atm, but I'd appreciate if people shared their thoughts on it.
Scheduled vote count started by Daemon Hunter on Apr 17, 2024 at 10:17 AM, finished with 14 posts and 12 votes.
[X] Learn to Swim - While you do know how to swim, there is a notable difference between swimming for fun and scuba diving. And an even greater difference when it comes to exploring underwater caves. Dratini would have fun teaching you.
[X] Catch a fourth Pokemon - Catching a Magnemite or other electric-type Pokemon is why you came here, there are almost certainly good options present.
[X] Explore Unorthodox Locations - Exploring parts of the area most people don't will be an interesting experience. Pineco would very much enjoy hiking in the mountains.
[X] See the sights in the Area - While the attractions are limited to the Power Plant, exploring its interior would be rather fun. Chansey would appreciate the more scenic tour. Wait, why are you two here?!
[X] Call Tetsuya - An old childhood friend of yours, the two of you drifted off recently. He recently arrived in Pewter City and just barely managed to earn the Boulder Badge.
[X] Learn to Swim - While you do know how to swim, there is a notable difference between swimming for fun and scuba diving. And an even greater difference when it comes to exploring underwater caves. Dratini would have fun teaching you.
[X] Explore Unorthodox Locations - Exploring parts of the area most people don't will be an interesting experience. Pineco would very much enjoy hiking in the mountains.
Violet didn't realize how hard it would be to find scuba gear in the area. The settlement she was in didn't really have an official name, instead being referred to as the Local Pokecenter, the Power Plant, Electricville, etc. It was here she realized how spoiled for choice she was in the cities, where she could choose between ten different stores. Here the only option was a single general store attached to the Pokecenter where necessities were all that they sold.
Finding scuba gear was a step above things like food and bandaids with Violet being forced to wait a day before buying the gear secondhand from another trainer. During which she spent a few hours scrolling on her phone.
Her parents had congratulated her on her first gym victory, before asking when she would be back in Celadon City for her battle. Violet hesitated before saying she didn't know. The idea of her parents cheering for her made her feel warm and fuzzy inside, but it was tinged with the cloying feeling of self-doubt. That she'd somehow embarrass herself in front of them. Thankfully her parents changed the subject to more mundane concerns in their texts, which she traversed through mindlessly.
Continuing to scroll, she noticed that Testuya managed to earn the Boulder Badge, relying on his Onix and then Krabby to do so. It had been a close battle, although her childhood friend hadn't shared any of the details. As for Willow, she explained that during her journey through Mount Moon she had caught a Bronzor before having a battle with a member of Team Rocket who had been stealing Pokemon from trainers in the area. Violet frowned at that, she didn't like the idea of the Team having free reign anywhere, let alone a place where law enforcement rarely ventured.
Putting it out of her mind, Violet picked up her new scuba gear. After which she wandered towards the river's edge before letting out her Pokemon. "We'll be camping here for a few days," she said to which Dratini immediately began to cheer, causing Pineco to appear amused at the Mirage Pokemon's exuberance. Chansey by contrast chose to relax, waddling up to the river's edge before plopping down on a rock.
Violet stepped into the water herself until she was hip-deep. At which point Dratini began to excitedly swim circles around her and she began giggling at the sight. "Give me a minute," Violet pleaded with a smile on her face as she started fiddling with the various knobs and settings on the scuba gear. Quickly realizing it was far more complicated than she thought, she bit her lip as she concentrated.
She secured the mini-tank to her back, which provided her with 10 minutes of air. She wanted more, but realistically she just couldn't carry a larger, heavier tank through mountains. Screwing the regulator to the tank, her concentration was broken as a splash of water hit her.
Reeling back, she saw a giggling Dratini who splashed her once more. Violet knew she should focus on the scuba gear, but there was something far more important to do first. Dragging her arm across the surface of the water, she retaliated against the Mirage Pokemon, starting a battle between the two where the weapons were water. It took 20 minutes before their splash battle ended by mutual agreement. While Violet hadn't gotten the practice she desired, she found it hard to feel bad about it.
Resting on the edge of the bank beside Pineco, she spent a little while discussing some observations of the area that the Bagworm Pokemon saw. Such as the mountains on the other side of the river, which could make for an interesting journey.
After recovering her energy (and taking a picture of Dratini sleeping next to Chansey), Violet found a chance to practice for real. Over the next two hours, she spent a while diving into the water with her scuba gear. Her first breaths underwater were nerve-wracking, as every instinct she had told her it was a bad idea. She'd managed it, spending a few minutes underwater staring at her oxygen meter all the while. The first dive only lasted five minutes, mostly due to her heart rate drastically increasing her air intake, but slowly she managed to push it towards the 10 minutes advertised by her tank.
She learned a lot from the next few days. Firstly was the fact that exploring underwater caves would be something she would only do after a lot of practice. Not to mention with actual, dedicated equipment. A tank of air that lasts three hours would be a start, but that was still a long way off. The second lesson was that the water was cold. While it may be manageable on the surface, during one of her dives toward the deeper parts of the river, she realized that the temperature drops rather quickly and Violet knew she'd have to buy a wetsuit.
It was on the last day that she experienced something more unique. Deciding to swim on the surface, mostly to get used to how it felt to do so with scuba gear, Violet began to see drops of rain landing around her. She was a bit surprised by how hard it was to feel, as the normal motion of swimming already caused water to splash around her. At first, she thought about staying, but as the rain got heavier, her Pokemon began to feel nervous about Violet remaining in the river, and the shy girl couldn't find it in her heart to stay in.
Camping that night was a different experience than normal, as her Pokemon and her huddled under a blanket within her tent. It may not have been the best idea, as all of them felt cramped, but it felt wrong to put them in their Pokeballs. Which led to them doing their best impression of sardines in a can.
It was uncomfortable, but oddly cozy. The four of them barely slept through the night constantly being awoken by gusts of wind or each other. While it wasn't something Violet would ever want to do again, it was something she didn't regret.
When the rain finally ended and the sun came up, Violet stepped out of her tent and began to stretch. At this point, she was a good enough scuba diver that she could conduct basic dives so she felt it would be valuable to start exploring other areas. Pineco had some suggestions herself, and so they had decided to start exploring
[] Eastern Mountains - The mountain range across the river, it is a desolate place rarely traveled by most due to the difficulty traversing it.
[] Forest Mountains Above Route 9 - A range of forested mountains that are home to a variety of Pokemon. They are not that frequented by trainers due to the lack of powerful Pokemon.
[] Mountain Range over Rock Tunnel - A rather extensive mountain range with a lot of crevices and canyons. Traveling here would involve a significant degree of mountaineering.
[] River Exploration - A more sedate option would be to explore the river itself through a combination of a canoe, scuba gear, and other equipment.
[] Write-in
Approved Write-ins
[] Electric Overlook - Violet and Pineco would try to find a path through the mountains that got a good view of Electricville and the Power Plant alike.
Alright, I'll be calling the vote here. Looks like an exploration of a vista point that sees Electriville is in order.
14 - A murder of Pidgy's tries to rob you
Scheduled vote count started by Daemon Hunter on Apr 19, 2024 at 2:55 PM, finished with 10 posts and 7 votes.
[X] Electric Overlook - Violet and Pineco would try to find a path through the mountains that got a good view of Electricville and the Power Plant alike.
[X] Forest Mountains Above Route 9 - A range of forested mountains that are home to a variety of Pokemon. They are not that frequented by trainers due to the lack of powerful Pokemon.
[X] Electric Overlook - Violet and Pineco would try to find a path through the mountains that got a good view of Electricville and the Power Plant alike.
Trudging through the mountains between Eletricville and the Power Plant, Violet stopped for camp. It was the end of the first day of her journey through them, and she had climbed several miles to even get here. Due to the terrain, she had a limited number of options for her approach. Either taking a roundabout route from the intersection between Routes 9 and 10 or climbing a steep face near the Power Plant itself.
After observing the latter, and noting the various loose rocks and the necessity of using climbing gear, she had decided to take the long way around. It'd taken her most of the day to cross the first batch of mountains, giving her a good view of Electricville. Unfortunately, looking south towards the Power Plant, there was a set of mountains still in the way.
As night fell and she rested her weary legs, Violet spent time around a campfire with Pineco. She showed the Bagworm Pokemon where they were and indicated likely locations for vista points that could see both Electricville and the Power Plant. Most of these were located at the tops of the taller mountains in the southern part of the area. Pineco asked about a more western ridge that might have a shallower view, but Violet pointed out that it would at best see a quarter of either landmark.
Having convinced Pineco of her intended route cresting several of the southern mountains, Violet and her Pokemon slept through the night, walking up with the rising sun. Hiking through the ridgeline of peaks, she arrived at the sloping uphill climb to where she had theorized a vista point was. Pausing to admire the landscape, Violet blinked as she saw a cluster of bird Pokemon in the air. Taking a closer look, she spotted a group of Pidgy that adjusted course towards her. Maybe they were friendly, she remembered thinking.
"Keep up that Twister, Dratini!" Violet called out as the Mirage Pokemon maintained his attack, preventing several of the Pidgy from approaching as well as knocking several from the sky.
To the right, Chansey was using Echoed Voice repeatedly whilst Pineco body blocked any Pidgy that made it past Dratini, and there were quite a few that did.
"Come on, everyone, keep moving!" She called out, seeing that while the situation was stable for now, her Pokemon were getting tired.
Dratini chirped in response, slithering backward in a zigzag pattern ensuring he could move, dodge, and maintain his attack entirely. In contrast, however, Chansey and Pineco were far slower, with the Egg Pokemon choosing to physically lift the slower Bagworm Pokemon and waddling towards the overhang Violet had indicated.
Having realized that the danger of the Pidgy flight was the sheer number of attack vectors they could take at once, Violet had begun moving towards a more restricted environment from the beginning. It certainly wasn't easy as despite the flight only using rudimentary tactics and being rather inexperienced, there were a full fifteen Pidgy arrayed against her. Relying mostly on area-of-effect attacks like Twister and Echoed Voice, Violet had been making good progress at keeping the wild Pokemon at bay before they spread out enough that her plan wasn't as effective anymore.
Ducking under the overhang, Violet sighed in relief as the Pidgy flock backed off immediately. Understanding that they didn't have any hope of getting through the group of three trained Pokemon from a single direction, the flight briefly tried to wait them out. And after a few minutes decided that stealing food from them was too difficult and left.
With that amount of excitement, Violet and co decided to camp early, erecting their campsite under the overhang. Spending the evening tending to injuries sustained during the fight, the shy girl felt strangely energetic throughout the whole endeavor. No one said exploration was easy, and this just confirmed it. But where else would she get a similar experience?
It was on the third day that Violet crested the summit of one of the southern mountains in the range. Panting heavily from the steep climb, she rested her hands on her knees for a few seconds before looking up.
There was the Power Plant far below her. Intimidated by the sharp drop (which she estimated was 60-70 degrees steep), Violet made sure she didn't get too close to the edge. Instead, she snapped a few pictures of the site before turning around towards Electricville, the town still visible from miles away. Smiling wildly, the shy girl was glad she got this experience.
And she knew it would be the first of many to come.
*Dratini upgrades Twister to C++*
*Pineco upgrades Watchful to B–*
*Chansey upgrades Speed to D++*
The Tenth Week, Pick 2
Pokemon Actions
[] Catch a fourth Pokemon - Catching a Magnemite or other electric-type Pokemon is why you came here, there are almost certainly good options present.
[] Fish for Pokemon - While it's not normal, there are enough Water Pokemon out there to interest you. Fishing for them in the river next to Route 10 would be fun.
[] Train with your Pokemon - All of your Pokemon are good in a battle, and each has unique skills. Chansey's singing has started to become incredibly relaxing.
Battling Actions
[] Challenge New Trainers - Now that you and your Pokemon had developed, fighting a few trainers in succession was doable.
[] Challenge an Experienced Trainer - Some trainers in the area have a badge, beating them may be a good experience.
Exploration Actions
[] See the sights in the Area - While the attractions are limited to the Power Plant, exploring its interior would be rather fun. Chansey would appreciate the more scenic tour. Wait, why are you two here?!
[] Explore Unorthodox Locations - Exploring parts of the area most people don't will be an interesting experience. While you have explored Electric Outlook, there's still a lot to see.
[] Go on a Lengthy Boat Tour - Now that you're comfortable in the water, you could drag a canoe up into the mountains where the river starts. Then you could take an expedition towards the ocean itself.
Traveling Actions (Can Take 1 of These Only)
[] Travel to Cerulean City - The safest path back to civilization, once you have your fill of the area, you can choose to head back via a safer route.
[] Travel through the Rock Tunnel - Heading to Lavender town through the Rock Tunnel is the traditional method of travel for trainers, even if it is likely to take a few days to do.
[] Travel to Write-in - There are many locations in Kanto one could take a direct route towards.
Social Actions (For socials, it's assumed you keep up a basic level of contact through text, choosing a social means I write it up)
[] Call up your parents - Your parents would appreciate a call to congratulate you on your first gym badge.
[] Call Tetsuya - An old childhood friend of yours, the two of you drifted off recently. He is currently training his Pokemon.
[] Call Willow - The trainer you recently defeated, she seems fun if exhausting. She just tried her third gym battle and was swept by Misty. She's extremely fired up now.
Alright, I'll just call the vote here. Looks like cathing a 4th Pokemon then heading into the Rock Tunnel wins. This should make for some fun adventures for sure. First up are the available Pokemon:
Scheduled vote count started by Daemon Hunter on Apr 21, 2024 at 2:55 PM, finished with 15 posts and 11 votes.
[X] Catch a fourth Pokemon - Catching a Magnemite or other electric-type Pokemon is why you came here, there are almost certainly good options present.
[X] Travel through the Rock Tunnel - Heading to Lavender town through the Rock Tunnel is the traditional method of travel for trainers, even if it is likely to take a few days to do.
[X] See the sights in the Area - While the attractions are limited to the Power Plant, exploring its interior would be rather fun. Chansey would appreciate the more scenic tour. Wait, why are you two here?!
[X] Catch a fourth Pokemon - Catching a Magnemite or other electric-type Pokemon is why you came here, there are almost certainly good options present.
[X] Travel through the Rock Tunnel - Heading to Lavender town through the Rock Tunnel is the traditional method of travel for trainers, even if it is likely to take a few days to do.
Having explored the area a bit, and fulfilling the desires of her Pokemon, Violet decided that it was time for them to depart. However, there was just one thing left to do. Catching a fourth Pokemon.
She was pretty sure it would be a Magnemite, but she wasn't content to do so without looking around for other options. Moreover, Violet decided to take a more adventurous route towards Lavender Town through the Rock Tunnel. While the journey would take a few days due to the difficulty in navigating the tunnels and caves, she was confident she could manage it. Especially since she did train a little in the caves under Cerulean City.
As for Pokemon to catch, Violet began by cataloging ones that were quite well known. Route 9 and 10 had several Pokemon available to her, primarily normal and flying types but also surprisingly a good deal of fighting and poison types as well. The Power Plant was also a site that could provide a fair few Pokemon (mostly Electric types), but it seemed that there was a colony of Magnemite in the Rock Tunnel that was present due to their Magnet Pull nature having issues in the Power Plant itself. As for more uncommon Pokemon in the area, Violet spent a few days exploring areas north of Route 9 where she believed a few of them to be.
She found a group of Mankey in the forested mountains, but swiftly ran off once their temperament switched to a far more hostile mood. During this short sequence, she also found a pod of Bidoof around a small lake. Finding Bronzor and Rhyhorn was also surprising, as she hadn't expected them to be in this part of Kanto. But after stumbling across tracks for the latter and spotting the former from a notable distance, Violet saw that she had a few more options available to her that she hadn't planned on before.
Trying to find rarer Pokemon was a failure, unfortunately. She had heard rumors that a pod of Dratini and Dragonair visited parts of the nearby river. Understandably, both Violet and her oldest companion were curious if that was true, but they simply didn't have the time for a proper search. Similarly, a few trainers were paranoid and fearful over reports that an Absol had been spotted in the Power Plant. Sadly, the Pokemon's public sentiment was rather negative, and it was likely being chased off by a group of trainers who thought it was bringing disaster to the area. As such, Violet didn't feel that it was a good idea to harass the Pokemon further, deciding she wouldn't even try to locate it.
Beyond that, there were reports of a Charmander in the mountains (and now that it was mentioned Violet may have an idea of where to find it) as well as of a Haunter nest in the Rocket Tunnel. Furthermore, a trainer had taken a blurry picture of a Kangaskhan and Linoone nesting next to each other but Violet had some suspicions on that one due to the trainer demanding money to share the location of said Pokemon.
With a better understanding of the area, Violet took a moment to see what her friends and family were up to. Chatting with her parents was fairly normal with nothing different and Testuya simply said he was busy training. Calling Willow … may have been a mistake, for she was beyond fired up. Having just faced Misty for her second gym battle, it seemed she was rather under-leveled, resulting in Willow being swept by a single Starmie. Rather than think of it as a setback, Willow instead took it as a mountain to climb and had been challenging dozens of trainers in the area to train her Pokemon and prepare for a rematch.
Now that her social obligations had been dealt with, Violet spent a few hours preparing for her journey through Rock Tunnel. Buying maps, additional rations, extra water sources, and a lot of rope the trainer did her best to ensure that she would have options available to her regardless of what happened. While more specialized equipment would have been nice (such as climbing gear designed for caving), that wasn't an option where she was, and Violet wasn't willing to trust second-hand climbing harnesses. As a result, her preparations took only a few hours. After which she was ready to catch her fourth Pokemon and head through the Rock Tunnel.
Common Pokemon in the Area
[] Cubone
[] Ekans
[] Elactabuzz
[] Geodude
[] Grimer
[] Koffing
[] Machop
[] Magnemite
[] Nidoran (Female)
[] Nidoran (Male)
[] Onix
[] Rattata
[] Sandshrew
[] Spearow
[] Voltorb
[] Zubat
Uncommon Pokemon in the Area
[] Bidoof
[] Bronzor
[] Mankey
[] Rhyhorn
If I remember right, there was some discussion on going to Vermillion City first then to Saffron and taking a more western loop in order to reduce backtracking. I'd definitely say that both these Journey Paths as well as that one definitely are valid. And they'd generally provide different things overall just due to the various specialties involved.
The Cycling Road is based on Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, an expressway. In the games it's for cycling, and I expect it still is, but I also want to put forward the question:
If Holly Mills was willing to drive out to deliver supplies while Violet camped, do you think she or Damon Mills would be willing to give Violet a ride to Fuschia City, or on the way back?
It might be a matter of anxiety for Violet, but having her parents attend her Fuschia, Celadon, and/or Saffron Gym battles might also be good for the family.
I can in fact confirm that if you have a Gym Battle in Fuchsia, Saffron, or Celadon that the Mills family will drive out for it. And are rather likely to just offer Violet a ride along the way afterwards just to spend time with her. Even if Violet would be hesitant to take it, the option is certainly there.
On that note, time for me to close the vote. Looks like catching a Magnemite with Magnet Pull wins. And now Violet gets to experience fun times in the Rock Tunnel. Additionally, Magnemite's stat sheet is now up.
78 - Incorrectly marked trail
Scheduled vote count started by Daemon Hunter on Apr 23, 2024 at 3:00 PM, finished with 15 posts and 12 votes.
[X] Magnemite
- [X] Catch one of the Magnet Pull Magnemites from the Rock Tunnel.
[X] Magnemite
- [X] Catch one of the Magnet Pull Magnemites from the Rock Tunnel.
Carefully making her way into the Rock Tunnel, Violet felt isolated and alone. The trail she was on was less of a trail and more of a series of spaced-out signposts indicating which tunnels to follow. With the only source of light being her headlamp, Violet felt her nerves stretch to their limit. Calming herself with the knowledge that she had not one, not two, but three backup sources of light, she forced herself to continue following the signs, only stopping to mark her location on a map as she went, ensuring she didn't lose track of where she was.
Making her way towards the Magnemite pack, Violet realized that the last sign she had seen was strangely long ago. Pulling out her map and compass to orient herself, the Pokemon trainer brought Pineco out of her Pokeball so that she had a second set of eyes. The compass was almost useless, spinning around in circles due to all sorts of strong magnetic fields in the area. Putting it away, Violet and Pineco traced their path through the cave, eventually realizing that the sign wasn't pointing the right way. Instead of taking them through the Rock Tunnel, the last sign Violet saw had pointed her deeper inside.
"That doesn't seem right," Violet muttered. Thinking back to the signpost, there had been three branching paths (including the path she came from) and it was an arrow pointing towards the path on the right. "If it was spun around, wouldn't the text be upside down?" Directing the question to Pineco, Violet noticed the Bagworm Pokemon pause before nodding.
Immediately stuffing the map back into her pack, the shy girl grabbed Pineco and began to quickly walk back towards the branching pathway. She didn't know who had swapped the signs, but Violet knew she wanted no part of it. Getting lost in a cave system was dangerous, and while she had taken a more adventurous route, it was only by careful and mapping her way through the cave that prevented her from being lost in the Rock Tunnel.
Reaching the branch without further incident, Violet let out a sigh of relief before pausing. Hugging Pineco tighter to her chest, the trainer whispered, "Do you hear that?"
There was a dull humming sound from the branch she had yet to visit, and belatedly a part of Violet's mind remembered that was where the Magnemites were. Swinging her headlamp towards the noise, the light illuminated no less than four Magnemite, three of whom immediately flinched backward at the light, while the fourth twitched. Realizing it was far more experienced than the rest, Violet put down Pineco and took out Dratini's Pokeball.
Gently tossing it in an underhand motion, Violet smiled as the Mirage Pokemon chirped aggressively. Psyching himself up for the battle to come.
The lead Magnemite let out a metallic hum, sparking electricity from the magnets at their side. Behind them, the other three Magnemite let out a more content sound, as if awaiting the winner of the fight.
Violet smirked, grabbing an empty Pokeball from her waist. Tossing it in the air with a hand, she asked, "When we win, can I catch you?"
The Magnemite slowly blinked their singular eye and Violet glanced down as she felt a faint tug. But she was too late to catch her compass as the Magnet Pokemon used its natural ability to drag it towards them. With a contented hum, they looked at the shy girl, and Violet understood perfectly what they were betting.
Narrowing her eyes, Violet swore to herself that she would not make this easy for them. Flickering her eyes back and forth between Dratini and Magnemite, she started to understand the Magnet Pokemon better by the second. It was mischievous, a bit of a thief, and supremely confident. She could use that.
…She was rather glad that the fight took place here rather than in an arena. Because that was not a pretty fight at all. Dragging on for dozens of minutes, Dratini managed to bait Magnemite into a Wrap, after which Violet ordered a mixture of Leers and additional uses of Wrap while the Magnet Pokemon fruitlessly struggled. While it landed a few lucky blows, Violet had noted it had a bad habit of overusing Thunder Shock. And with the position it was in, it had a hard time landing it, even if around 1 in 4 hits landed. All told, by the time the battle ended Dratini was sore but victorious. And Magnemite was supremely annoyed with themselves over how the fight went.
A part of Violet wanted to apologize for the rather one-sided fight, but Magnemite was tired and wanted to rest. Perhaps tomorrow they would be interested in bonding. For now, however, she had a camp to make.
The Eleventh Week, Pick 1
Pokemon Actions
[] Bond with Magnemite - Your newest companion is going to be a bit more complicated than everyone else on the team. You should lay down expectations, both for yourself and for them.
Exploration Actions
[] Crack Caves - A more frightening method of exploration, delving into the narrowest passageways will cause a level of claustrophobia, but ensure Violet explores the most unique habitats.
[] General Exploration - A more responsible approach, exploring natural sidepaths and offshoots will keep Violet safe, but still provide a level of safety.
[] The Signage - Pineco is rather fixated on the sabotaged sign, and Violet knows someone messed with it. Perhaps you can go out of your way to check on the signs present? You feel as if this is just a small part of a much larger plan ...
Traveling Actions (Can Take 1 of These Only)
[X] Continue Traveling - While it may be tempting to stay longer, Violet doesn't want to stay longer than she has to here. It'd be a little unnerving to remain underground for that long, and she can't shake the feeling that she's being watched.
Social Actions (For socials, it's assumed you keep up a basic level of contact through text, choosing a social means I write it up)
[] Call up your parents - Your parents would appreciate a call to congratulate you on your first gym badge. And it's a little scary here.
[] Call Tetsuya - An old childhood friend of yours, the two of you drifted off recently. He has decided to backtrack and head back to Viridian City.
[] Call Willow - The trainer you recently defeated, she seems fun if exhausting. She has been on a lengthy grind in Cerulean City and has had a few adventures.
