(Completed) C$FP vs. shinyskarmory: 1v1 In Unown Soup!

Temperantia · Oct 10th, 2011, 9:39:01 AM

Alphabet Soup

What a miserable place, this is. All this arena consists of is a plain, clear platform surrounded by a soup-like lake with a sky that looks surreally dark. It's almost as if this were some strange pocket dimension formed specifically for battlers.

Which brings up the question of why I'm here...

I guess it started a day ago when I looked on the bulletin board at the town forum and saw two notes, one seemingly in response to another.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat C$FP

1v1 NFE in Unown Soup, no recoveries/chills, 1 day DQ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat shinyskarmory

^^CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
no items
all abilities
404 switch error

I obtained directions to where the arena would be from a local barkeep. The next morning, I left the manor (silently, as to not wake Lenneth) and followed the instruccions to a tee. Somehow, I ended up lost in the forest on the outskirts of town, and then... I woke up here. At the very least I have some form of companion with me.

"Taikai, come on out!"

The Wingull escapes from its Poke Ball and squawks loudly. Using its Keen Eye, it observes the trainers approaching from opposite ends of the arena, seemingly appearing from nowhere...

"Sqawrk!"

Taikai warns me of what I already see, the two trainers heading towards each other. I assume that they were the two posters in the forum and, thus, came here for a Pokemon battle.

One trainer was extremely confident and seemed to have an obsession with Steel-types. Surprisingly, he brought this Pokemon:

C$FP's Axew

The other seemed less confident than the first and carried in tow his own Pokemon:

skarmory's Scratchet

I shout to the trainers and get their attention.

"If what I know about this place is true, we can only leave once your battle is finished. I'll be your referee, but be swift with this battle. I'd prefer to leave this unsettling place as soon as possible."

In hindsight, I should have just woken up Lenneth and had her come along. This may take awhile...

C$FP orders first

C$FP · Oct 10th, 2011, 10:34:45 AM

"This looks like it will be a nice and boring NFE match."

Close Combat (Unown C), Dig, Dual Chop

shinyskarmory · Oct 10th, 2011, 8:48:44 PM

Fake Out (Unown F)->Focus Energy->Focus Blast

Lots of F moves this round.

Temperantia · Oct 11th, 2011, 8:12:14 PM

Axew [Axew] (Male)
Hp: 90
Energy: 100%
Status: none
Other: none

V.S.

Scratchet [Pontiac] (M)
Hp: 90
Energy: 100%
Status: none
Other: none

It seems these pokemon are both new and weak. Hopefully, this will mean a simple battle.

Oh dear, nevermind.

The battle starts with Pontiac reaching into the lake and grabbing an F-shaped Unown. The scrathet shakes the Unown, forcing it to use its alphabetical powers to conjure a Fake Out. This attack prevents Axew from grabbing its own Unown slave.

I honestly didn't expect that; especially considering Unowns are unable to use that attack on their own, normally...

Pontiac again moves first, using his mischievious tendencies to get the upper hand. This time, he Focuses his Energy to increase his chance at a critical hit.
Meanwhile, Axew uses his horn as a shovel and Digs underground. Shortly afterwards, he pops up from underneath Pontiac and strikes him.

Axew finally has the speed advantage on Pontiac and is ordered to use Dual Chop his feathered foe.
Scratched but undaunted, the Scratchet meditates, then launches a Focus Blast at Axew. The massive energy sphere knocks Axew far away from Pontiac.

"Ok you two, that's round's end! Let's examine the combatants."

Axew [Axew] (Male)
Hp: 67
Energy: 85%
Status: none
Other: none

V.S.

Scratchet [Pontiac] (M)
Hp: 65
Energy: 86%
Status: none
Other: +1 CH rate (4 actions)

Calculations

"It seems that shinyskarmory is up first!"

EDIT: slight calc error; Pontiac lost 2 more Hp than pre-edit

shinyskarmory · Oct 11th, 2011, 8:20:26 PM

Tie T_T

Outrage (Unown O)->Focus Blast->Fury Swipes

C$FP · Oct 11th, 2011, 8:42:05 PM

"Alrighty, this should knock it out of that Outage before any trouble comes."

Sky Attack (Unown S), Dig, Dual Chop

EDIT: Woops, I thought I double-checked that...

shinyskarmory · Oct 11th, 2011, 8:47:49 PM

You can't use more than one Unown a round iirc. Otherwise I would have used Draco Meteor and Ice Punch too.

Temperantia · Oct 12th, 2011, 9:57:18 PM

Axew [Axew] (Male)
Hp: 67
Energy: 85%
Status: none
Other: none

V.S.

Scratchet [Pontiac] (M)
Hp: 65
Energy: 86%
Status: none
Other: +1 CH rate

The battle starts with Axew grabbing an S-shaped Unown from the soupy lake. The pokemon calls its companions from the broth and spell in the air: SKY ATTACK. The Axew is then suffused with the alphabetical Pokemon's power and begins glowing harshly.
Pontiac, on the other hand, grabs an O-shaped Unown and gains a great berserker-like power. This Outrage basically levels Axew while he's charging his attack. Finally, the glows from Axew fades a bit as the light shifts from the little dragon and soars at his feathered foe. Despite Axew's efforts, the Outrage did not stop due to Pontiac's Normal typing.

That was almost painful to watch. I want to go home and hug Mirri after seeing that Scratchet abuse...

Axew Digs back underground to avoid Pontiac's incoming Outrage and pops back up underneath the angered Scratchet for decent damage.

Axew strikes Pontiac with a Dual Chop attack that hits the Scratchet twice with Axew's fangs.
The little tiger cub still manages to Outrage on, this time actually hitting its target. In fact,this strike seemed to strike the Axew critically.
This power comes at a price, though. Pontiac ends up Severely Confused.

"Quite the bittersweet tides in that round, eh Taikai?"

"SQUAARK!"

Axew [Axew] (Male)
Hp: 26
Energy: 60%
Status: none
Other: none

V.S.

Scratchet [Pontiac] (M)
Hp: 14
Energy: 62%
Status: Severely confused (4 actions)
Other: +1 CH rate (1 action)

Calculations

"Ok enough rabble, trainers. C$FP orders first!"

C$FP · Oct 13th, 2011, 6:55:22 PM

"Alright, finish that thing!"

[B]Draco Meteor (Unown D), Dig, Dual Chop

shinyskarmory · Oct 13th, 2011, 10:30:42 PM

Pontiac, it'll be rough, but you can take a Draco Meteor from rank 1 special attack. Finish strong!

Focus Blast->Earthquake (Unown E)->Focus Blast

Temperantia · Oct 14th, 2011, 6:09:53 PM

Axew [Axew] (Male)
Hp: 26
Energy: 60%
Status: none
Other: none

V.S.

Scratchet [Pontiac] (M)
Hp: 14
Energy: 62%
Status: Severely confused (4 actions)
Other: +1 CH rate (1 action)

Hmm, it seems the Scratchet's trainer made a fatal mistake...

The Axew's Draco Meteor strikes Pontiac and cleanly KO's him.

Calculations

"Pontiac is unable to battle. C$FP is the winner!"

Immediately after Laharl's decree, the arena began to tremble and a bright light enveloped the trainers and Pokemon.

"What is thi-?!"

Laharl momentarily loses himself and wakes up in the forest clearing that he had previously traveled to. The early morning sun indicates their return was only moments afterwards.

"That.. was strange."

"Squaark!"

Prizes:
C$FP and shinyskarmory get 2 TC

Pontiac gets 1 EC, 1 MC and 1 DC

Axew gets 1 EC, 1 MC, 1 DC and 1 KOC

I get 2 measly RT

C$FP · Oct 14th, 2011, 10:17:18 PM

Oh yeha, I forgot to say GG. GG! This was my first time playing in the soup, so this was pretty cool. Thanks for reffing, Temp!

shinyskarmory · Oct 14th, 2011, 10:35:36 PM

Thanks for facilitating my gym!

Oct 10th, 2011, 10:34:45 AM	#2
C$FP Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 4,349	"This looks like it will be a nice and boring NFE match." Close Combat (Unown C), Dig, Dual Chop __________________ My CAP ASB Team [23:35] <Jesseus> <Glacier> im not frunk [23:36] <Glacier> jessues whered the d go [21:25] <Pwnemon> look at kax vs cmfp, iar vs cmfp, pwnemon vs cmfp [21:25] <Pwnemon> none of us had teams that by rights should have lost [21:25] <Pwnemon> but he's cm fucking p Last edited by C$FP; Oct 10th, 2011 at 11:54:46 AM.

Oct 10th, 2011, 8:48:44 PM	#3
shinyskarmory Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,314 Want a sugar cube?	Fake Out (Unown F)->Focus Energy->Focus Blast Lots of F moves this round. __________________ Clothes make the man. Naked people have very little influence on society. Scramble Compendium-Beginner Mafia Game (if you're new, come join!)

Oct 11th, 2011, 8:12:14 PM	#4
Temperantia Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,719	Axew [Axew] (Male) Hp: 90 Energy: 100% Status: none Other: none V.S. Scratchet [Pontiac] (M) Hp: 90 Energy: 100% Status: none Other: none It seems these pokemon are both new and weak. Hopefully, this will mean a simple battle. Oh dear, nevermind. The battle starts with Pontiac reaching into the lake and grabbing an F-shaped Unown. The scrathet shakes the Unown, forcing it to use its alphabetical powers to conjure a Fake Out. This attack prevents Axew from grabbing its own Unown slave. I honestly didn't expect that; especially considering Unowns are unable to use that attack on their own, normally... Pontiac again moves first, using his mischievious tendencies to get the upper hand. This time, he Focuses his Energy* to increase his chance at a critical hit.* Meanwhile, Axew uses his horn as a shovel and Digs* underground. Shortly afterwards, he pops up from underneath Pontiac and strikes him.* Axew finally has the speed advantage on Pontiac and is ordered to use Dual Chop* his feathered foe.* Scratched but undaunted, the Scratchet meditates, then launches a Focus Blast* at Axew. The massive energy sphere knocks Axew far away from Pontiac.* "Ok you two, that's round's end! Let's examine the combatants." Axew [Axew] (Male) Hp: 67 Energy: 85% Status: none Other: none V.S. Scratchet [Pontiac] (M) Hp: 65 Energy: 86% Status: none Other: +1 CH rate (4 actions) Calculations Pontiac (Hp): Dig 11 damage Dual Chop 14 damage Energy: Fake Out 3 energy Focus Energy 4 energy Focus Blast 7 energy Axew (Hp): Fake Out 9 damage Focus Blast 14 damage Energy: Dig 10 energy Dual Chop 5 energy "It seems that shinyskarmory is up first!" EDIT: slight calc error; Pontiac lost 2 more Hp than pre-edit __________________ Restless souls will put on their dancing shoes Mindless ghouls with lots of limbs to lose Illusionist Contortionist Tightrope walker tightening the noose Last edited by Temperantia; Oct 12th, 2011 at 9:10:27 PM.

Oct 11th, 2011, 8:20:26 PM	#5
shinyskarmory Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,314 Want a sugar cube?	Tie T_T Outrage (Unown O)->Focus Blast->Fury Swipes __________________ Clothes make the man. Naked people have very little influence on society. Scramble Compendium-Beginner Mafia Game (if you're new, come join!)

Oct 11th, 2011, 8:42:05 PM	#6
C$FP Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 4,349	"Alrighty, this should knock it out of that Outage before any trouble comes." Sky Attack (Unown S), Dig, Dual Chop EDIT: Woops, I thought I double-checked that... __________________ My CAP ASB Team [23:35] <Jesseus> <Glacier> im not frunk [23:36] <Glacier> jessues whered the d go [21:25] <Pwnemon> look at kax vs cmfp, iar vs cmfp, pwnemon vs cmfp [21:25] <Pwnemon> none of us had teams that by rights should have lost [21:25] <Pwnemon> but he's cm fucking p Last edited by C$FP; Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:52:48 PM.

Oct 11th, 2011, 8:47:49 PM	#7
shinyskarmory Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,314 Want a sugar cube?	You can't use more than one Unown a round iirc. Otherwise I would have used Draco Meteor and Ice Punch too. __________________ Clothes make the man. Naked people have very little influence on society. Scramble Compendium-Beginner Mafia Game (if you're new, come join!)

Oct 12th, 2011, 9:57:18 PM	#8
Temperantia Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,719	Axew [Axew] (Male) Hp: 67 Energy: 85% Status: none Other: none V.S. Scratchet [Pontiac] (M) Hp: 65 Energy: 86% Status: none Other: +1 CH rate The battle starts with Axew grabbing an S-shaped Unown from the soupy lake. The pokemon calls its companions from the broth and spell in the air: SKY ATTACK. The Axew is then suffused with the alphabetical Pokemon's power and begins glowing harshly. Pontiac, on the other hand, grabs an O-shaped Unown and gains a great berserker-like power. This Outrage basically levels Axew while he's charging his attack. Finally, the glows from Axew fades a bit as the light shifts from the little dragon and soars at his feathered foe. Despite Axew's efforts, the Outrage did not stop due to Pontiac's Normal typing. That was almost painful to watch. I want to go home and hug Mirri after seeing that Scratchet abuse... Axew Digs* back underground to avoid Pontiac's incoming Outrage and pops back up underneath the angered Scratchet for decent damage.* Axew strikes Pontiac with a Dual Chop* attack that hits the Scratchet twice with Axew's fangs.* The little tiger cub still manages to Outrage* on, this time actually hitting its target. In fact,this strike seemed to strike the Axew critically.* This power comes at a price, though. Pontiac ends up Severely Confused. "Quite the bittersweet tides in that round, eh Taikai?" "SQUAARK!" Axew [Axew] (Male) Hp: 26 Energy: 60% Status: none Other: none V.S. Scratchet [Pontiac] (M) Hp: 14 Energy: 62% Status: Severely confused (4 actions) Other: +1 CH rate (1 action) Calculations Pontiac (Hp): Sky Attack 26 damage Dig 11 damage Dual Chop 14 damage Energy: Outrage 8 energy Outrage 8 energy Outrage 8 energy Axew (Hp): Outrage 18 damage Outrage 23 damage Energy: Sky Attack 10 energy Dig 10 energy Dual Chop 5 energy "Ok enough rabble, trainers. C$FP orders first!" __________________ Restless souls will put on their dancing shoes Mindless ghouls with lots of limbs to lose Illusionist Contortionist Tightrope walker tightening the noose

Oct 13th, 2011, 6:55:22 PM	#9
C$FP Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 4,349	"Alright, finish that thing!" [B]Draco Meteor (Unown D), Dig, Dual Chop __________________ My CAP ASB Team [23:35] <Jesseus> <Glacier> im not frunk [23:36] <Glacier> jessues whered the d go [21:25] <Pwnemon> look at kax vs cmfp, iar vs cmfp, pwnemon vs cmfp [21:25] <Pwnemon> none of us had teams that by rights should have lost [21:25] <Pwnemon> but he's cm fucking p

Oct 13th, 2011, 10:30:42 PM	#10
shinyskarmory Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,314 Want a sugar cube?	Pontiac, it'll be rough, but you can take a Draco Meteor from rank 1 special attack. Finish strong! Focus Blast->Earthquake (Unown E)->Focus Blast __________________ Clothes make the man. Naked people have very little influence on society. Scramble Compendium-Beginner Mafia Game (if you're new, come join!)

Oct 14th, 2011, 6:09:53 PM	#11
Temperantia Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,719	Axew [Axew] (Male) Hp: 26 Energy: 60% Status: none Other: none V.S. Scratchet [Pontiac] (M) Hp: 14 Energy: 62% Status: Severely confused (4 actions) Other: +1 CH rate (1 action) Hmm, it seems the Scratchet's trainer made a fatal mistake... The Axew's Draco Meteor* strikes Pontiac and cleanly KO's him.* Calculations Draco Meteor [14 BAP+3 STAB-3 Stat difference=14 damage] "Pontiac is unable to battle. C$FP is the winner!" Immediately after Laharl's decree, the arena began to tremble and a bright light enveloped the trainers and Pokemon. "What is thi-?!" Laharl momentarily loses himself and wakes up in the forest clearing that he had previously traveled to. The early morning sun indicates their return was only moments afterwards. "That.. was strange." "Squaark!" Prizes: C$FP and shinyskarmory get 2 TC Pontiac gets 1 EC, 1 MC and 1 DC Axew gets 1 EC, 1 MC, 1 DC and 1 KOC I get 2 measly RT __________________ Restless souls will put on their dancing shoes Mindless ghouls with lots of limbs to lose Illusionist Contortionist Tightrope walker tightening the noose

Oct 14th, 2011, 10:17:18 PM	#12
C$FP Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 4,349	Oh yeha, I forgot to say GG. GG! This was my first time playing in the soup, so this was pretty cool. Thanks for reffing, Temp! __________________ My CAP ASB Team [23:35] <Jesseus> <Glacier> im not frunk [23:36] <Glacier> jessues whered the d go [21:25] <Pwnemon> look at kax vs cmfp, iar vs cmfp, pwnemon vs cmfp [21:25] <Pwnemon> none of us had teams that by rights should have lost [21:25] <Pwnemon> but he's cm fucking p

Oct 14th, 2011, 10:35:36 PM	#13
shinyskarmory Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,314 Want a sugar cube?	Thanks for facilitating my gym! __________________ Clothes make the man. Naked people have very little influence on society. Scramble Compendium-Beginner Mafia Game (if you're new, come join!)