(Tournament) ASB Battle Factory Tournament Round 1: Athenodoros vs. Inanimate Blob

The Wanderer · Mar 8th, 2013, 12:41:31 AM

Goooooooooooood evening, ladies and gents! Tonight's battle pits ASB vet Athenodoros against newcomer Inanimate Blob in the first round of the Battle Factory tournament!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Da Rules

Switch = OK
Items: ON
Abilities: ONE
Arena: ASB Tournament Arena
Unlimited Chills/Recoveries
Two substitutions
Two day DQ on actions, three day DQ on ref.

So! Let's look at tonight's warriors, shall we?

Athenodoros:

Absol

Nidoqueen

Escavalier

Items

VS.

Inanimate Blob:

Exploud

Drapion

Crustle

Items

Now then, since this is a tourney battle, I'll flip a Bronzor to see who goes first, heads going to Atheno...

It's tails! Inanimate Blob sends his mon (and whatever it's holding) out first!

inanimate blob · Mar 8th, 2013, 7:18:14 AM

"Alright, let's start this on the right foot. I choose you, Crustle!"

"Crustle!"

"Take this Power Band!"

Athenodoros · Mar 10th, 2013, 11:53:43 PM

Alright Mr. Blob, we'll see how you fare against a Ground-type. That looks like the only reasonable response to this one.

@Lefties

[Enable Sheer Force]
Taunt ~ Stealth Rock ~ Earth Power
IF he uses a protective/evasive move Action One, use Stealth Rock ~ Taunt
IF he uses a damaging Ground move, use Counter and move actions along

inanimate blob · Mar 11th, 2013, 7:24:27 AM

"Interesting...well, this should be fun."

Struggle Bug -> Knock Off -> Earthquake

The Wanderer · Mar 12th, 2013, 12:54:13 AM

Pre-round

Round 1: A whole lotta setup
♫Battle

And they're off! The blob starts off with his Crustle, Marcel, while Atheno leads off with an unnamed Nidoqueen. This Nidoqueen starts the fight by hurling some very, very nasty Taunts at Marcel, pissing him off to no end! The Crustle retaliates by Struggling to hum a disorienting tune...and it works! The Bug has managed to drop Nidoqueen's offenses!

This doesn't stop her from continuing her setup, however, and she startas chucking Stealth Rocks at Marcel. The Crustle, in turn, scuttles up and smacks Nidoqueen around, Knocking the Leftovers she was holding Off! ~~Atheno's Nidoqueen begins her offensive proper by triggering a Powerful Earthquake from underneath Marcel, sending him flying...only to trigger an Earthquake of his own upon landing!~~ NEVERMIND MARCEL QUAKES AND NIDOQUEEN COUNTERS.

~~Blob~~ Atheno leads in terms of health, but the fight's only beginning, and this could easily turn around. What'll happen next? Find out after these messages!

Crunch

End Round 1

Blob?

inanimate blob · Mar 12th, 2013, 7:07:31 AM

Alright, let's begin. :D

Begin by tearing up the field with Stone Edge! Try to kick up as much sand as possible. Follow with a Dig, but if Nidoqueen uses Counter, intentionally miss and leave yourself some holes through which you can fit and use for future Evades.

Sand Attack using Stone Edge/Tear up Field -> Dig (Underground) -> Dig (Come up)
IF Nidoqueen uses Counter A3, intentionally miss, leaving holes in the ground for future evasions.

Athenodoros · Mar 12th, 2013, 9:21:56 PM

Hang on. Unless I've typo'd and can't see it, I should have Countered A3, which gives me a bit of extra damage. And I'm pretty sure that you have to actually use an attack with intent to damage under Taunt, like the rules for combinations. But definitely the first thing.

The Wanderer · Mar 12th, 2013, 9:53:57 PM

Shit. Fix'd.

Also, I'm afraid Atheno's right, Blob - Marcel's too pissed not to inflict damage.

inanimate blob · Mar 12th, 2013, 11:00:15 PM

Fak

Alright, inflict that damage, Marcel. No change in ordering.

Athenodoros · Mar 13th, 2013, 2:37:36 AM

Alright then. We might even join you in the damage-fest.

Dig ~ Chill ~ Dig

The Wanderer · Mar 15th, 2013, 2:18:10 AM

Pre-round

Round 2: I AM A DORF AND I'M DIGGING A HOLE! DIGGY DIGGY HOLE! DIGGING A HOLE!

We're back! Atheno's Nidoqueen starts off the round Digging underneath the earth! In an attempt to get to her, Marcel uses his Stone Edged claws to rip up the earth, but to no avail.

Marcel starts Digging himself to hide underground...but he's too pissed to hold it, and resurfaces underneath Nidoqueen too soon! However, she just takes it in stride and Chills.

This time, BOTH mons Dig underground, but Nidoqueen's superior speed causes her to come up too soon, missing Marcel entirely while she takes the brunt of the Crustle's own attack!

Looks like the Blob's leading currently, but one false step could lead to a turnabout. What'll happen next? Find out after the break!

Crunch

End Round 2

Athenodoros · Mar 16th, 2013, 8:17:04 AM

Surely if Crustle can't execute Blob's actions as they are then they fail and he has to re-order, as normal?

inanimate blob · Mar 16th, 2013, 9:44:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Athenodoros

Surely if Crustle can't execute Blob's actions as they are then they fail and he has to re-order, as normal?

Wait wat

I stated "no change in ordering," even before you ordered.

inanimate blob · Mar 16th, 2013, 1:30:48 PM

>mfw I incur the wrath of the gods

...

The Wanderer · Mar 16th, 2013, 10:59:14 PM

TEXTTEXTTEXTTEXTTEXT"

So it's looking like Blob's in the right, but I'll have to edit out the holey ground bit.

Athenodoros · Mar 19th, 2013, 7:43:39 AM

But like Objection said, Dig (Go Underground) is legal under Taunt, so it doesn't really make sense for blob's post to cover something that was already perfectly fine. That's why I assumed it was still in tact. I'd at least like to reorder given that blob's post makes it sound me he is replacing illegal orders, not all non-damaging ones just out of the blue. Which I'm still not convinced he wasn't.

inanimate blob · Mar 19th, 2013, 10:50:58 PM

Athenodoros, there has been an official ruling on the subject and I would like for it to be honored. Now, I would like to move the match along. Please order - I'll call DQ in 3 days.

Athenodoros · Mar 20th, 2013, 9:11:58 AM

Sorry, didn't realise that it had been that long already. Missed a few days. But calm down. It's not all that. It'll be okay.

Nonetheless, if you're going to be like that then here:

Taunt ~ Earth Power ~ Flamethrower
IF he uses an Evasive/Protective move A1, Chill and move actions along
IF he uses a damaging Ground-type move, use Counter and move actions along.

inanimate blob · Mar 20th, 2013, 11:18:13 AM

Shadow Claw -> Earthquake -> Earthquake

The Wanderer · Mar 20th, 2013, 8:46:01 PM

Pre-round

Round 3: Shake it!

We're back! Nidoqueen starts the round by slinging a barrage of epithets at Marcel, her Taunts pissing the Crustle off to no end! In response, Marcel takes a Shadowy Claw and swipes at her for a decent amount of damage, and then plunges it into the ground, triggering an Earthquake! Atheno's Nidoqueen, however, is prepared for this, and Counters it for an impressive amount of damage...Unfortunately, in trying to do it again, she falls to Marcel triggering a second Earthquake.

First blood goes to the Blob, but Atheno can still make a comeback. How will this play out? Find out after the break!

Crunch

End Round 3

What's your next mon, Atheno?

Athenodoros · Mar 20th, 2013, 9:06:46 PM

Nido was my best option against Crustle, but hopefully this guy can hold his own.

@Occa Berry

inanimate blob · Mar 21st, 2013, 7:55:54 AM

Rock Slide -> Bug Bite -> Rock Slide

IF Counter, Struggle Bug and push back.
IF Substitute is up when you use Bug Bite, use Rock Blast and push back.

Athenodoros · Mar 23rd, 2013, 6:26:59 AM

Boring round. Hopefully we can avoid that flinchhax and get back on track now.

Iron Head * 3

The Wanderer · Mar 23rd, 2013, 11:39:44 PM

Pre-round

Round 4: I considered giving Mara a cameo, what with the Iron Head innuendos and all, but thought better of it

Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen! As you'll recall, Atheno's Nidoqueen fell in the last round, and he has brought out his Escavalier, ready to joust her way to victory!

Albeit only slightly, Marcel has the speed advantage, and rains a Rock Slide upon Escavalier, who rams him with her Iron Head...that sounded really dirty, now that I think about it...Anyway, out to get rid of that Occa berry, Marcel takes a big Bug Bite out of it! And then...Escavalier rams her Iron Head into him again.

Rock Slide, Iron Head, phallic reference, etc.

Crunch

End Round 4

Atheno?

Athenodoros · Mar 24th, 2013, 8:47:00 AM

I think that the Iron Heads should have done 15 damage, because I also have an attack stat of 5. Also, I think Bug Bite should have removed my Occa Berry. Which makes quite a difference (again :/).

Mar 8th, 2013, 7:18:14 AM	#2
inanimate blob Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,114 Wherever the food is.	"Alright, let's start this on the right foot. I choose you, Crustle!" "Crustle!" "Take this Power Band!" __________________ Yeah! ASB Team! Battle Hall Thread! Battle Factory Team! Reffing Profile! Also, check out my fly letter on the Join Avenue! Really decreased activity for the next week or two due to APs and finals. Hey look, I'm adding to my workload with a Scramble.

Mar 10th, 2013, 11:53:43 PM	#3
Athenodoros Official Smogon Know-It-All Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 4,705 It was in my sleeve the WHOLE TIME!	Alright Mr. Blob, we'll see how you fare against a Ground-type. That looks like the only reasonable response to this one. @Lefties [Enable Sheer Force] Taunt ~ Stealth Rock ~ Earth Power IF he uses a protective/evasive move Action One, use Stealth Rock ~ Taunt IF he uses a damaging Ground move, use Counter and move actions along __________________ I mentioned that I wasn't going to be on much because the new house has no interwebz, but it now turns out it could be any time until the 4th of April, which means (weirdly) that I'll mostly be available whenever I'm at university - not so much during the weekends and nights. But I'll see what I can do. EDIT: Fucking Hard Drive broke. IRC doesn't look like it's going to happen for a while.

Mar 11th, 2013, 7:24:27 AM	#4
inanimate blob Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,114 Wherever the food is.	"Interesting...well, this should be fun." Struggle Bug -> Knock Off -> Earthquake __________________ Yeah! ASB Team! Battle Hall Thread! Battle Factory Team! Reffing Profile! Also, check out my fly letter on the Join Avenue! Really decreased activity for the next week or two due to APs and finals. Hey look, I'm adding to my workload with a Scramble.

Mar 12th, 2013, 12:54:13 AM	#5
The Wanderer Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,753 Sumshadagrene City	Pre-round Athenodoros (OAO): Nidoqueen @ Leftovers HP: 100 EN: 100 Stats: 3/3/4/3/66 Ability: Sheer Force (ON) Ailments: None Stat changes: -10 evasion Other: None VS. Inanimate Blob (OOA): Marcel @ Power Band HP: 100 EN: 100 Stats: 4/5/2/3/23 (45 / 2) Ability: Sturdy Ailments: None Stat changes: Power Band (+1 Wt, Spe / 2) Other: None Field: Nothing Round 1: A whole lotta setup ♫Battle And they're off! The blob starts off with his Crustle, Marcel, while Atheno leads off with an unnamed Nidoqueen. This Nidoqueen starts the fight by hurling some very, very nasty Taunts at Marcel, pissing him off to no end! The Crustle retaliates by Struggling to hum a disorienting tune...and it works! The Bug has managed to drop Nidoqueen's offenses! This doesn't stop her from continuing her setup, however, and she startas chucking Stealth Rocks at Marcel. The Crustle, in turn, scuttles up and smacks Nidoqueen around, Knocking the Leftovers she was holding Off! ~~Atheno's Nidoqueen begins her offensive proper by triggering a Powerful Earthquake from underneath Marcel, sending him flying...only to trigger an Earthquake of his own upon landing!~~ NEVERMIND MARCEL QUAKES AND NIDOQUEEN COUNTERS. ~~Blob~~ Atheno leads in terms of health, but the fight's only beginning, and this could easily turn around. What'll happen next? Find out after these messages! Crunch Order: Nidoqueen, Crustle Action 1 Nidoqueen used Taunt! Marcel is pissed! (6 actions) Marcel used Struggle Bug! -Crit chance (Crit <= 625 unless stated otherwise): 7681 = NOPE. -Damage: (4 + 3 + 3 - 4.5) * .67 = 3.685 damage Nidoqueen's Special Attack fell! (-1 SpA) Nidoqueen ate some of her leftovers! (+1 HP Nidoqueen) Numbers: -Nidoqueen: -2.685 HP, -10 EN -Crustle: -2 EN Action 2 Nidoqueen used Stealth Rock! Pointed stones floated around Inanimate Blob's team! Marcel used Knock Off! -Crit chance: 6590 = NOPE. -Damage: 4 + 6 - 4.5 = 5.5 damage Nidoqueen lost her leftovers! Numbers: -Nidoqueen: -5.5 HP, -12 EN -Crustle: -3 EN Action 3 (Priority: Crustle, Nidoqueen) Marcel used Earthquake! -Crit chance: 6515 = NOPE. -Damage: (10 + 6 - 4.5) * 1.5 = 17.25 damage Nidoqueen used Counter! -Damage: 17.25 * 1.5 = 25.875 damage! -Energy Cost: 6 + (17.25 / 2) = 14.625 EN Numbers: -Nidoqueen: -17.25 HP, -14.625 EN -Crustle: -25.875(!) HP, -7 EN Final numbers: -Nidoqueen: -25 (25.435) HP, -39 (38.625) EN -Crustle: -26 (25.875) HP, -12 EN End Round 1 Athenodoros (OAO): Nidoqueen HP: 75 EN: 61 Stats: 3/3/4/3/66 Ability: Sheer Force (ON) Ailments: None Stat changes: -10 evasion Other: None VS. Inanimate Blob(OOA): Marcel @ Power Band HP: 74 EN: 88 Stats: 4/5/2/3/23 (45 / 2) Ability: Sturdy Ailments: Taunt (3 actions) Stat changes: Power Band (+1 Wt, Spe / 2) Other: Stealth Rock Field: Nothing Blob? __________________ Fair warning, guys: Gonna be gone from the 3rd to the 5th. ...Also, asb team. Also also, ref profile. Last edited by The Wanderer; Mar 12th, 2013 at 9:49:14 PM.

Mar 12th, 2013, 7:07:31 AM	#6
inanimate blob Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,114 Wherever the food is.	Alright, let's begin. :D Begin by tearing up the field with Stone Edge! Try to kick up as much sand as possible. Follow with a Dig, but if Nidoqueen uses Counter, intentionally miss and leave yourself some holes through which you can fit and use for future Evades. Sand Attack using Stone Edge/Tear up Field -> Dig (Underground) -> Dig (Come up) IF Nidoqueen uses Counter A3, intentionally miss, leaving holes in the ground for future evasions. __________________ Yeah! ASB Team! Battle Hall Thread! Battle Factory Team! Reffing Profile! Also, check out my fly letter on the Join Avenue! Really decreased activity for the next week or two due to APs and finals. Hey look, I'm adding to my workload with a Scramble. Last edited by inanimate blob; Mar 16th, 2013 at 6:53:57 PM.

Mar 12th, 2013, 9:21:56 PM	#7
Athenodoros Official Smogon Know-It-All Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 4,705 It was in my sleeve the WHOLE TIME!	Hang on. Unless I've typo'd and can't see it, I should have Countered A3, which gives me a bit of extra damage. And I'm pretty sure that you have to actually use an attack with intent to damage under Taunt, like the rules for combinations. But definitely the first thing. __________________ I mentioned that I wasn't going to be on much because the new house has no interwebz, but it now turns out it could be any time until the 4th of April, which means (weirdly) that I'll mostly be available whenever I'm at university - not so much during the weekends and nights. But I'll see what I can do. EDIT: Fucking Hard Drive broke. IRC doesn't look like it's going to happen for a while.

Mar 12th, 2013, 9:53:57 PM	#8
The Wanderer Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,753 Sumshadagrene City	Shit. Fix'd. Also, I'm afraid Atheno's right, Blob - Marcel's too pissed not to inflict damage. __________________ Fair warning, guys: Gonna be gone from the 3rd to the 5th. ...Also, asb team. Also also, ref profile.

Mar 12th, 2013, 11:00:15 PM	#9
inanimate blob Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,114 Wherever the food is.	Fak Alright, inflict that damage, Marcel. No change in ordering. __________________ Yeah! ASB Team! Battle Hall Thread! Battle Factory Team! Reffing Profile! Also, check out my fly letter on the Join Avenue! Really decreased activity for the next week or two due to APs and finals. Hey look, I'm adding to my workload with a Scramble.

Mar 13th, 2013, 2:37:36 AM	#10
Athenodoros Official Smogon Know-It-All Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 4,705 It was in my sleeve the WHOLE TIME!	Alright then. We might even join you in the damage-fest. Dig ~ Chill ~ Dig __________________ I mentioned that I wasn't going to be on much because the new house has no interwebz, but it now turns out it could be any time until the 4th of April, which means (weirdly) that I'll mostly be available whenever I'm at university - not so much during the weekends and nights. But I'll see what I can do. EDIT: Fucking Hard Drive broke. IRC doesn't look like it's going to happen for a while.

Mar 15th, 2013, 2:18:10 AM	#11
The Wanderer Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,753 Sumshadagrene City	Pre-round Athenodoros (OAO): Nidoqueen HP: 75 EN: 61 Stats: 3/3/4/3/66 Ability: Sheer Force (ON) Ailments: None Stat changes: -1 SpA (1 round), -10 evasion Other: None VS. Inanimate Blob(OOA): Marcel @ Power Band HP: 74 EN: 88 Stats: 4/5/2/3/23 (45 / 2) Ability: Sturdy Ailments: Taunt (3 actions) Stat changes: Power Band (+1 Wt, Spe / 2) Other: Stealth Rock Field: Nothing Round 2: I AM A DORF AND I'M DIGGING A HOLE! DIGGY DIGGY HOLE! DIGGING A HOLE! We're back! Atheno's Nidoqueen starts off the round Digging underneath the earth! In an attempt to get to her, Marcel uses his Stone Edged claws to rip up the earth, but to no avail. Marcel starts Digging himself to hide underground...but he's too pissed to hold it, and resurfaces underneath Nidoqueen too soon! However, she just takes it in stride and Chills. This time, BOTH mons Dig underground, but Nidoqueen's superior speed causes her to come up too soon, missing Marcel entirely while she takes the brunt of the Crustle's own attack! Looks like the Blob's leading currently, but one false step could lead to a turnabout. What'll happen next? Find out after the break! Crunch Order: Nidoqueen, Crustle Action 1 (Priority: Nidoqueen, Crustle, Nidoqueen) Nidoqueen dug underground! Marcel used Stone Edge! NOEP. Nidoqueen used Dig! -Crit chance: 8179 = NOPE. -Damage: 8 + 3 + 4.5 - 7.5 - 1 = 7 damage Numbers: -Nidoqueen: -9 EN -Crustle: -7 HP, -6 EN Action 2 (Priority: Nidoqueen, Crustle, Crustle) Nidoqueen used Chill! Nidoqueen recovered 12 EN! Marcel dug underground! Marcel's too pissed to stay underground! Marcel used Dig! -Crit chance: 79 = EEEEEEEEYUP. -Damage: (8 + 3 + 6 - 4.5) * 1.5 = 17 damage Numbers: -Nidoqueen: -17 HP, +12 EN -Crustle: -10 EN Action 3 (Priority: Nidoqueen, Crustle, Nidoqueen, Crustle) Nidoqueen dug underground! Marcel dug underground! Nidoqueen used Dig! NOEP. Marcel used Dig! -Crit chance: 8404 = NOPE. -Damage: (8 + 6 - 4.5) * 1.5 = 14.25 damage Numbers: -Nidoqueen: -14.25 HP, -9 EN -Crustle: -14 EN Final Numbers: -Nidoqueen: -31 (31.25) HP, -6 EN -Crustle: -7 (5.25) HP, -30 EN End Round 2 Athenodoros (OAO): Nidoqueen HP: 43 EN: 55 Stats: 3/3/4/3/66 Ability: Sheer Force (ON) Ailments: None Stat changes: -10 evasion Other: None VS. Inanimate Blob(OOA): Marcel @ Power Band HP: 67 EN: 58 Stats: 4/5/2/3/23 (45 / 2) Ability: Sturdy Ailments: None Stat changes: Power Band (+1 Wt, Spe / 2) Other: Stealth Rock Field: Nothing __________________ Fair warning, guys: Gonna be gone from the 3rd to the 5th. ...Also, asb team. Also also, ref profile. Last edited by The Wanderer; Mar 17th, 2013 at 9:36:01 AM.

Mar 16th, 2013, 8:17:04 AM	#12
Athenodoros Official Smogon Know-It-All Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 4,705 It was in my sleeve the WHOLE TIME!	Surely if Crustle can't execute Blob's actions as they are then they fail and he has to re-order, as normal? __________________ I mentioned that I wasn't going to be on much because the new house has no interwebz, but it now turns out it could be any time until the 4th of April, which means (weirdly) that I'll mostly be available whenever I'm at university - not so much during the weekends and nights. But I'll see what I can do. EDIT: Fucking Hard Drive broke. IRC doesn't look like it's going to happen for a while.

Mar 16th, 2013, 1:30:48 PM	#14
inanimate blob Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,114 Wherever the food is.	>mfw I incur the wrath of the gods ... __________________ Yeah! ASB Team! Battle Hall Thread! Battle Factory Team! Reffing Profile! Also, check out my fly letter on the Join Avenue! Really decreased activity for the next week or two due to APs and finals. Hey look, I'm adding to my workload with a Scramble.

Mar 16th, 2013, 10:59:14 PM	#15
The Wanderer Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,753 Sumshadagrene City	TEXTTEXTTEXTTEXTTEXT" <Objection> i'm looking at the thread and trying to make sense of what's going on <Objection> if i've understood correctly <Objection> a1 was supposed to be a combo of sand-attack and stone edge <Objection> this was deemed not feasible? <Matezoide> Blob wanted Crustle to use Stone Edge on the field, to lift sand, i believe <Matezoide> But no, it was not a combo <Objection> i'm guessing it was deemed not feasible since there's then talk of using Dig on a2 in the reffing <Objection> oh <Matezoide> Since he was taunted, that wouldnt work, so he was asked to re-order <Objection> well as far as i am aware, Dig (go down) is not blocked by taunt and Stone Edge is not blocked by taunt either <Matezoide> Although Blob did not edit his post, he stated that his new orders are for Crustle to use these moves offensively <Objection> oh <Objection> i see the problem <Matezoide> Atheno tried to work around his Dig with his Nido's Dig, but it seems that , due to the taunt, Crustle was forced to attack A2 and A3 <Objection> inanimate blob edited his orders after Athenodoros posted his <Matezoide> No, not that <Objection> actually that is a problem <Matezoide> Blob stated what his new orders were and then Atheno ordered <Alakazam> Blob edited something against danmantincan this morning too <Objection> wait so he told Atheno that his orders were going to be <Objection> "Sand Attack using Stone Edge/Tear up Field -> Dig (Underground) -> Dig (Come up) <Objection> IF Nidoqueen uses Counter A3, intentionally miss, leaving holes in the ground for future evasions." <Matezoide> What did he edit against Dan, exactly? <Objection> before Atheno posted his orders? <Engineer> Objection <Engineer> blob changed nothing significant <Matezoide> No, he told that his new actions are ''Use these moves offensively'', so from what i gathered, they were Stone Edge -> Dig -> Dig <Alakazam> No? <Objection> that contradicts what his post says tho <Objection> at least <Alakazam> That's what I was asking before, but I don't think anyone answered <Objection> regarding the Dig part <Matezoide> Heres his post where he changes his orders <Matezoide> http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpos...27&postcount=9 <Objection> yeah i have the thread open already <Engineer> what i don't get is <Matezoide> Oh yeah <Matezoide> Derp :p <Engineer> why did atheno post <Engineer> and then post again /after/ the reffing saying it should've been a reorder <Matezoide> Then Atheno ordered and tried to work around his Dig, but it failled and he got a disvantage atm <Matezoide> Thats what i dont get, Engi <Engineer> surely he realized that that should've been a reorder <Objection> ok, if i am to assume that by "Alright, inflict that damage, Marcel." <Objection> he meant his orders were not-RP'd, not-special-in-any-way <Objection> Stone Edge - Dig - Dig <Objection> then that's legal <Matezoide> Thats what i believe that he meant, and if Atheno ordered regardless, i assume so did he <Objection> so ... the Stone Edge should've just been reffed as a regular Stone Edge <Matezoide> And thats how it was reffed, afaik <Matezoide> It used Stone Edge, which missed due to Queen's Dig <Objection> no it wasn't <Objection> "But Marcel tore up the ground trying! (Holey Ground, Rock- and Ground-types get +1 Def, Dig costs 1 less energy)" <Lad> Well, I thought that might work, but I can fix that up if need be <Matezoide> It hit the ground upon missing, which accidentaly damaged the ground <Objection> that is not what happens when you normally use Stone Edge <Matezoide> I guess Lad wanted some RPing? <Objection> which would be OK if the battlers had specified RPing <Objection> however, i thought we established that blob's orders changed to not-RP ones <Objection> tbh, i think if you just remove that special effect of the Stone Edge and remove any impact it had on this round, everything should be ok So it's looking like Blob's in the right, but I'll have to edit out the holey ground bit. __________________ Fair warning, guys: Gonna be gone from the 3rd to the 5th. ...Also, asb team. Also also, ref profile. Last edited by The Wanderer; Mar 17th, 2013 at 12:38:17 AM.

Mar 19th, 2013, 7:43:39 AM	#16
Athenodoros Official Smogon Know-It-All Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 4,705 It was in my sleeve the WHOLE TIME!	But like Objection said, Dig (Go Underground) is legal under Taunt, so it doesn't really make sense for blob's post to cover something that was already perfectly fine. That's why I assumed it was still in tact. I'd at least like to reorder given that blob's post makes it sound me he is replacing illegal orders, not all non-damaging ones just out of the blue. Which I'm still not convinced he wasn't. __________________ I mentioned that I wasn't going to be on much because the new house has no interwebz, but it now turns out it could be any time until the 4th of April, which means (weirdly) that I'll mostly be available whenever I'm at university - not so much during the weekends and nights. But I'll see what I can do. EDIT: Fucking Hard Drive broke. IRC doesn't look like it's going to happen for a while.

Mar 19th, 2013, 10:50:58 PM	#17
inanimate blob Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,114 Wherever the food is.	Athenodoros, there has been an official ruling on the subject and I would like for it to be honored. Now, I would like to move the match along. Please order - I'll call DQ in 3 days. __________________ Yeah! ASB Team! Battle Hall Thread! Battle Factory Team! Reffing Profile! Also, check out my fly letter on the Join Avenue! Really decreased activity for the next week or two due to APs and finals. Hey look, I'm adding to my workload with a Scramble.

Mar 20th, 2013, 9:11:58 AM	#18
Athenodoros Official Smogon Know-It-All Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 4,705 It was in my sleeve the WHOLE TIME!	Sorry, didn't realise that it had been that long already. Missed a few days. But calm down. It's not all that. It'll be okay. Nonetheless, if you're going to be like that then here: Taunt ~ Earth Power ~ Flamethrower IF he uses an Evasive/Protective move A1, Chill and move actions along IF he uses a damaging Ground-type move, use Counter and move actions along. __________________ I mentioned that I wasn't going to be on much because the new house has no interwebz, but it now turns out it could be any time until the 4th of April, which means (weirdly) that I'll mostly be available whenever I'm at university - not so much during the weekends and nights. But I'll see what I can do. EDIT: Fucking Hard Drive broke. IRC doesn't look like it's going to happen for a while.

Mar 20th, 2013, 11:18:13 AM	#19
inanimate blob Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,114 Wherever the food is.	Shadow Claw -> Earthquake -> Earthquake __________________ Yeah! ASB Team! Battle Hall Thread! Battle Factory Team! Reffing Profile! Also, check out my fly letter on the Join Avenue! Really decreased activity for the next week or two due to APs and finals. Hey look, I'm adding to my workload with a Scramble.

Mar 20th, 2013, 8:46:01 PM	#20
The Wanderer Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,753 Sumshadagrene City	Pre-round Athenodoros (OAO): Nidoqueen HP: 43 EN: 55 Stats: 3/3/4/3/66 Ability: Sheer Force (ON) Ailments: None Stat changes: -10 evasion Other: None VS. Inanimate Blob(OOA): Marcel @ Power Band HP: 67 EN: 58 Stats: 4/5/2/3/23 (45 / 2) Ability: Sturdy Ailments: None Stat changes: Power Band (+1 Wt, Spe / 2) Other: Stealth Rock Field: Nothing Round 3: Shake it! We're back! Nidoqueen starts the round by slinging a barrage of epithets at Marcel, her Taunts pissing the Crustle off to no end! In response, Marcel takes a Shadowy Claw and swipes at her for a decent amount of damage, and then plunges it into the ground, triggering an Earthquake! Atheno's Nidoqueen, however, is prepared for this, and Counters it for an impressive amount of damage...Unfortunately, in trying to do it again, she falls to Marcel triggering a second Earthquake. First blood goes to the Blob, but Atheno can still make a comeback. How will this play out? Find out after the break! Crunch Order: Nidoqueen, Crustle Action 1 Nidoqueen used Taunt! Marcel is pissed! (6 actions) Marcel used Shadow Claw! -Crit chance (Crit <= 1250): 3297 = NOPE. -Damage: 7 + 6 - 4.5 = 8.5 damage Numbers: -Nidoqueen: -8.5 HP, -10 EN -Crustle: -5 EN Action 2 (Priority: Crustle, Nidoqueen) Marcel used Earthquake! -Crit chance: 5076 = NOPE. -Damage: (10 + 6 - 4.5) * 1.5 = 17.25 damage Nidoqueen used Counter! -Damage: 17.25 * 1.5 = 25.875 damage! -Energy cost: 6 + (17.25 / 2) = 14.625 EN Numbers: -Nidoqueen: -17.25 HP, -14.625 EN -Crustle: -25.875(!) HP, -7 EN Action 3 (Priority: Crustle, Nidoqueen) Marcel used Earthquake! -Crit chance: 5834 = NOPE. -Damage: (10 + 6 - 4.5) * 1.5 = 17.25 damage Nidoqueen fainted! Numbers: -Nidoqueen: -17.25 HP -Crustle: -11 EN Final Numbers: -Nidoqueen: -43 HP, -25 (24.625) EN -Crustle: -26 (25.875) HP, -23 EN End Round 3 Athenodoros (OXO): Nidoqueen HP: KO EN: 30 Stats: 3/3/4/3/66 Ability: Sheer Force (ON) Ailments: Faint Stat changes: -10 evasion Other: None VS. Inanimate Blob(OOA): Marcel @ Power Band HP: 41 EN: 35 Stats: 4/5/2/3/23 (45 / 2) Ability: Sturdy Ailments: None Stat changes: Power Band (+1 Wt, Spe / 2) Other: Stealth Rock Field: Nothing What's your next mon, Atheno? __________________ Fair warning, guys: Gonna be gone from the 3rd to the 5th. ...Also, asb team. Also also, ref profile.

Mar 20th, 2013, 9:06:46 PM	#21
Athenodoros Official Smogon Know-It-All Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 4,705 It was in my sleeve the WHOLE TIME!	Nido was my best option against Crustle, but hopefully this guy can hold his own. @Occa Berry __________________ I mentioned that I wasn't going to be on much because the new house has no interwebz, but it now turns out it could be any time until the 4th of April, which means (weirdly) that I'll mostly be available whenever I'm at university - not so much during the weekends and nights. But I'll see what I can do. EDIT: Fucking Hard Drive broke. IRC doesn't look like it's going to happen for a while.

Mar 21st, 2013, 7:55:54 AM	#22
inanimate blob Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,114 Wherever the food is.	Rock Slide -> Bug Bite -> Rock Slide IF Counter, Struggle Bug and push back. IF Substitute is up when you use Bug Bite, use Rock Blast and push back. __________________ Yeah! ASB Team! Battle Hall Thread! Battle Factory Team! Reffing Profile! Also, check out my fly letter on the Join Avenue! Really decreased activity for the next week or two due to APs and finals. Hey look, I'm adding to my workload with a Scramble.

Mar 23rd, 2013, 6:26:59 AM	#23
Athenodoros Official Smogon Know-It-All Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 4,705 It was in my sleeve the WHOLE TIME!	Boring round. Hopefully we can avoid that flinchhax and get back on track now. *Iron Head 3** __________________ I mentioned that I wasn't going to be on much because the new house has no interwebz, but it now turns out it could be any time until the 4th of April, which means (weirdly) that I'll mostly be available whenever I'm at university - not so much during the weekends and nights. But I'll see what I can do. EDIT: Fucking Hard Drive broke. IRC doesn't look like it's going to happen for a while.

Mar 23rd, 2013, 11:39:44 PM	#24
The Wanderer Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,753 Sumshadagrene City	Pre-round Athenodoros (OXA): Escavalier @ Occa Berry HP: 100 EN: 100 Stats: 5/4/1/5/20 Ability: Overcoat Ailments: None Stat changes: None Other: None VS. Inanimate Blob(OOA): Marcel @ Power Band HP: 41 EN: 35 Stats: 4/5/2/3/23 (45 / 2) Ability: Sturdy Ailments: None Stat changes: Power Band (+1 Wt, Spe / 2) Other: Stealth Rock Field: Nothing Round 4: I considered giving Mara a cameo, what with the Iron Head innuendos and all, but thought better of it Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen! As you'll recall, Atheno's Nidoqueen fell in the last round, and he has brought out his Escavalier, ready to joust her way to victory! Albeit only slightly, Marcel has the speed advantage, and rains a Rock Slide upon Escavalier, who rams him with her Iron Head...that sounded really dirty, now that I think about it...Anyway, out to get rid of that Occa berry, Marcel takes a big Bug Bite out of it! And then...Escavalier rams her Iron Head into him again. Rock Slide, Iron Head, phallic reference, etc. Crunch Order: Crustle, Escavalier Action 1 Marcel used Rock Slide! -Hit chance (Hit <= 9000): 5232 = Hit -Crit chance: 5371 = NOPE. -Damage: 8 + 3 + 6 - 6 - 1 = 10 damage -Effect chance (Flinch <= 3000): 3306 = OHHHHHHHHH... Escavalier used Iron Head! -Crit chance: 1396 = NOPE. -Damage: (8 + 3 + 7.5 - 7.5 - 1) * 1.5 = 15 damage Numbers: -Escavalier: -10 HP, -5 EN -Crustle: -15 HP, -5 EN Action 2 Marcel used Bug Bite! -Crit chance: 8858 = NOPE. -Damage: (6 + 3 + 6 - 6 - 1) * .67 = 5.36 damage Marcel ate Escavalier's Occa Berry! Escavalier used Iron Head! -Crit chance: 2312 = NOPE. -Damage: (8 + 3 + 7.5 - 7.5 - 1) * 1.5 = 15 damage Numbers: -Escavalier: -5.36 HP, -9 EN -Crustle: -15 HP, -3 EN Action 3 Marcel used Rock Slide! -Hit chance (Hit <= 9000): 4505 = Hit -Crit chance: 8701 = NOPE. -Damage: 8 + 3 + 6 - 6 - 1 = 10 damage -Effect chance (Flinch <= 3000): 9202 = NOPE. Escavalier used Iron Head! -Crit chance: 7714 = NOPE. -Damage: (8 + 3 + 7.5 - 7.5 - 1) * 1.5 = 15 damage Marcel fainted! Numbers: -Escavalier: -10 HP, -13 EN -Crustle: -11 HP, -5 EN Final Numbers: -Escavalier: -25 (25.36) HP, -27 EN -Crustle: -41 HP, -13 EN End Round 4 Athenodoros (OXA): Escavalier HP: 75 EN: 73 Stats: 5/4/1/5/20 Ability: Overcoat Ailments: None Stat changes: None Other: None VS. Inanimate Blob(OOX): Marcel @ Power Band HP: KO EN: 22 Stats: 4/5/2/3/23 (45 / 2) Ability: Sturdy Ailments: Faint Stat changes: Power Band (+1 Wt, Spe / 2) Other: Stealth Rock Field: Nothing Atheno? __________________ Fair warning, guys: Gonna be gone from the 3rd to the 5th. ...Also, asb team. Also also, ref profile. Last edited by The Wanderer; Mar 24th, 2013 at 9:33:27 PM. Reason: Whoops.

Mar 24th, 2013, 8:47:00 AM	#25
Athenodoros Official Smogon Know-It-All Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 4,705 It was in my sleeve the WHOLE TIME!	I think that the Iron Heads should have done 15 damage, because I also have an attack stat of 5. Also, I think Bug Bite should have removed my Occa Berry. Which makes quite a difference (again :/). __________________ I mentioned that I wasn't going to be on much because the new house has no interwebz, but it now turns out it could be any time until the 4th of April, which means (weirdly) that I'll mostly be available whenever I'm at university - not so much during the weekends and nights. But I'll see what I can do. EDIT: Fucking Hard Drive broke. IRC doesn't look like it's going to happen for a while.