Facility Adventure by Post - des121

[nightblitz42]

1. What's the name of the person who sent you?

You scratch your head. Did he ever give you his name...?

Old Man: +1 Stress(?)

"Be calm, Ronald... deep breaths... Okay fine. You're right. There's another way."

Chief Drawer twitches so hard she almost swerves her car into another lane. "Ronald? Ronald Tirannos, disgraced former heir to the Tirranos family fortune?" She turns her neck to look at you.

> He didn't give a last name... (Please look where you're driving.)

"Shoot, that's gotta be him! Who else could it be? Everybody assumed he fled the region after his falling-out with the head of the Tirranos family. If I tell the Boss about this... hooo baby~"

"Okay okay. You can skip Question 2 then. I can easily assume why he'd want a Tirannos business partner slimed."

3. Where were you planning on going next?

> Probably back to the sewer to meet up with Ronald, and then to the neighboring town to try and compete in some Pokemon battling.

"The sewers? So that's where he's been staying? Excellent..."

Chief Drawer parks her car outside the city limits. You look out the windows. You see that you're on a long stretch of road in the middle of a wheat field. There are no signs, no landmarks nearby, and no bystanders. It's just you, the Police Chief, and God out here.

Chief Drawer speaks into her walkie-talkie. "Yeah, I got some real juicy info for you, Boss. [pause] No, I ain't telling you for free. I want a promotion, a brand new vehicle, my own squadron, and membership in the company Fantasy Pokeathalon league. Deal? [pause] Not even, for the whereabouts of... Ronald Tirannos...? [pause] Yeah, that's what I thought. Now, about the perp... Permission to dump her body in a sack into the river? [pause] Awww come on, really? You've never had a problem with me doing that. What gives? [pause] Fine, suit yourself."

Chief Drawer marches over to your side door and opens it. She grabs you by your biceps. With unexpected strength she hurls you out onto the grass, presses you face-down with her knee against your back, and with a vicious, animal-like fervor... un-handcuffs you.

"(sigh) Boss-Man says I gotta let you go," she explains. "...much as I hate to do it. We don't want your employer to think that you might've snitched on him. We need him to think that everything went according to plan, so that he won't expect an ambush. And doing that entails letting you get away with your crimes today. The old man's usually very cautious -- don't know what made him let his guard down this time, but partnering up with a loose cannon like you is a mistake he'll only make this once. We have to do everything in our power to punish him for that. ...At least, that's what the Boss thinks. Lucky you.

"So, go on, scram. And if you know what's good for you, don't let me ever see you around here again. You ruined a very expensive meal for me."

Chief Drawer rifles through the contents of your bag. She grabs your cash and forged city license and pockets them for herself. Then, she tosses your purse back to you.

"Happy trails," she says, as she gets into her car and drives away, leaving you to cough on her exhaust fumes.

........ Courtney - Stress ▮▯▯▯ 1/4
... Hunter - Stress ▮▮▯▯ 2/4
........ Inventory - Resources ▯▯▯▯▯ 0/5
........ Items: Letter of Recommendation

You check your Poke Ball. Hunter is still in there, safe and unharmed. Thank goodness... Things didn't go as planned, but you have your partner and you have a destination. What more could a traveler need?

[Session End]

Session Summary

Courtney helped assassinate a corrupt business tycoon.
As payment, she was given a Letter of Recommendation which will grant her entry into the next town's Pokemon-battling colloseum. It will almost certainly grant her free food and board at the colloseum as well.
Following an altercation with the police, Courtney had all her Resources confiscated, but she kept her Letter of Recommendation and narrowly avoided going to jail.

Thanks for helping to test! We should be able to continue from here in the next playtest or the full release, if you wish.

Feedback and suggestions would be appreciated. If you have any, please post them in the main signup thread (or PM me if you prefer privacy).

 

[des121]

I can continue

 

[nightblitz42]

I'd love to, eventually. Glad to hear you're enjoying it. But before I launch any new sessions, I'd like to take some time to try and improve the game system. Mind waiting a week or two? In the meantime, I'd love to hear any feedback/suggestions you might have on how the game can be made better.

 

[des121]

Sure I'll wait

 

[nightblitz42]

Sesssion 2

Trainer: Magma Gruntf rse

Name: Courtney
Pronouns: She/Her
Description: Courtney has led a long career managing the team magma headquarters. For all her life, she has always valued Respect in teamwork. When asked if her headquarters might branch out to other people, she would laugh and say "Of course I will reach out if they want to join for teamwork and respect."

The night before she was planning to become a leader, something remarkable happened: she won a Team Medal in a friendly game of Pokémon tournaments. She had never been a good winner before, so even if the piece itself was cheap, Courtney's victory sated an unknown hunger with him: a hunger for strength, and for all of it's power. On a day, she had more power than anyone could. She made new friends and to this day she was stronger than ever.

Desire To be respectful and strong!

Expertise:

• Appearing strong
• Working with others and teamwork.

Vices:

• Gain trust from her Pokémon and stand up for herself
• Prove herself worthy in any Pokémon battle

Stress Events:

• Losing in a fight
• Be shy and don't act.

Partner Pokémon: Hunter the Houndoom

Name: Hunter
Pronouns: He/Him
Description: A sinister Dark/Fire Pokémon who lives inside a Team Medal. He chose Courtney as its owner because it sensed that she was strong and powerful and respectful. Hunter has revealed to Courtney when she first met. When not inside the Medal, Hunter comes out to say hi.

Connection: Thinks Courtney is a good team leader.

Expertise:

• Growls when a water Pokémon is around
• Is very powerful against psychic type Pokémon

Vices:

• Can communicate to other dark/fire Pokémon
• Can find food

Stress Events:

• Is afraid of water Pokémon
• Causes mayhem when mad

Keepsake: Team Medal

Type: Medal.

........ Courtney - Stress ▮▯▯▯ 1/4
... Hunter - Stress ▮▮▯▯ 2/4
........ Inventory - Resources ▯▯▯▯▯ 0/5
........ Items: Letter of Recommendation

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After your bothersome expulsion from Terracotta City, you hit the trails and promptly arrive in Ochre Town. You were told this place has a Pokemon-battling stadium -- and you were told right! The stadium is very easy to find, since its high dome roof looms several stories over the top of the skyline.

As you enter the stadium lobby and look around, the word that comes to mind is, "Pristine." Spotless carpets, sparkling windows, and walls with paint that's still a little bit wet. As far as stadiums go, this place is picture-perfect.

"Enjoying the view?"

Someone dressed as a cowgirl tips her hat at you. "Name's Arle, and I'm the proprietor of this here stadium! Yes ma'am, I've been growing this operation since it was only a wee shed out back behind the family farm! The place has gotten all nice and big over the years; I reckon it's gotten too modern for humble ol' me, but times change and there ain't nothing a lass can do about that."

> You give her your Letter of Recommendation.

"Oh? You've met the old man? How's he doing?"

> He's living as a fugitive in the sewers, you tell her.

"Hah!" Arle slaps her knee. "Well, ain't that just like him. Brings a smile to my face, it does. Anyways, can't deny a recommendation like this! I'd be glad to have you and your canine critter fight a few rounds here. Of course you'll get paid handsomely for it too, sugar-pie."

Arle takes your hand and starts to lead you down a hallway, only to be stopped. A wiry-looking gentleman in a business suit bars the way.

"Oh, no no no. Ms. Arle, what are you doing, bringing someone dressed like that into the arena? You know we can't broadcast any imagery or paraphernalia tied to extremist groups," -- he gestures at the Team Magma logo on your outfit -- "otherwise management at my company will pull their sponsorship."

"Would you suits quit your whining for one second? Ain't no law saying she can't wear what she wants!"

"Law or no law, the terms of our contract are clear. We at Get-Em-All Poke Ball Company agreed to subsidize your business growth under the conditions that, in addition to receiving advertisement, we--"

"Yeah yeah blah blah blah okay." Arle brushes him off and addresses you. "You've got a decision to make, sugar-pie. This man thinks if you wear your Team Magma suit onstage, all the Arceus-loving grandmas watching us on TV will complain and put us out of business. As for me, I couldn't give a lick what you wear either way. So, what'll it be? You gonna change outfits, or stick to your guns?"

des121 what will you do?

........ Courtney - Stress ▮▯▯▯ 1/4
... Hunter - Stress ▮▮▯▯ 2/4
........ Inventory - Resources ▯▯▯▯▯ 0/5

 

[des121]

no I won't change outfits if I do you will be in trouble instead how about a pokemon battle?

let's fight your pokemon against me.

Courtney will decline the offer to change the outfits instead she will make an offer of a pokemon battle.

hunter will howl to his dark type friends.

 

[nightblitz42]

You throw down the gauntlet: "If you don't like how I am, then let's settle it with a Pokemon Battle!" Hunter lets out a loud and challenging howl -- and in response, the Poke Ball on the businessman's belt begins to shake violently. The man drops his papers and scrambles to hold the capsule shut.

"Wow-whee~ That's what I like to see in our competitors: such fighting spirit! Hold that feeling and save it for the cameras -- I'll be seeing the two of you onstage in 5 minutes!"

"W-what? Us, battle?? B-but the broadcast regulations--"

"Shuddit! We just won't aim our cameras at Sugar-Pie's scary shirt! It's the Pokemon the viewers want to see, anyways. Now... move it, ya crybaby!"

Arle pushes him out of the way and leads you toward the fight stage. As she guides you through the building, she explains the rules of combat.

"I'll spare you the details, but... basically, our sponsors get upset when things get really violent. So, instead of fighting to knockout, we have it so that a competitor wins by getting on top of their opponent and pinning them to the ground 'til the count of 3. Just like pro wrestling, y'know? Hitting the opponent is fine, but drawing blood or breaking bones will get you disqualified, so don't do anything that extreme. ...Sorry if this isn't what a pro battler like you is used to, but that's just what we have to do to make money here. Got it?"

"Just to recap: Pin your opponent to the ground for 3 seconds, and you win. Oh, we're here."

Arle pushes open a big set of double-doors, and reveals... an impressively massive (but mostly-empty) stadium. In the center is a caged octagon: the field of battle.

Arle grabs a microphone and speaks into it with grandiose vigor.

"Howdy, y'all, and you're in for quite the treat today! Let's get ready for another exhilarating battle -- brought to you, of course, by Get-Em-All Poke Ball Company. 'Poke Balls with heart: making friends, not fights, since 1955.' In the blue corner: Misterrrr... Backrowave!!" Arle holds the microphone in front of the businessman.

"Uh, uhh, let's have a fair battle, and play cleanly and with respect." The businessman, Mr. Backrowave, tosses out a Pokeball. Within the caged octagon emerges a Mabosstiff. The large, shaggy canine shakes its fur and gives out a rough snort.

"Well I'll be! This poor sap doesn't know the first thing about smack talking!" Arle gives a big thumbs-down to the audience, and they boo back. Now Arle comes over and puts the microphone in front of you. "Go on, show the crowd how a real champ handles a microphone!"

des121 How would you like to introduce yourself? Politely? Aggressively? Or maybe you'll skip the mic work altogether and get straight into the battle?

........ Courtney - Stress ▮▯▯▯ 1/4
... Hunter - Stress ▮▮▯▯ 2/4
........ Inventory - Resources ▯▯▯▯▯ 0/5

 

[des121]

Are you all ready to see a show come on out hunter.

let's do this!

Courtney will keep the crowd entertained while hunter pins the mabostiff down.