PTU: Slated for Glory!

[MesiDoomstalker]

I can totally do that! Is there, like, anything else I can do for you? Maybe a quick match? Like, you'll get a feel for how hard Whitney will be!

[Esprit15]

"Oh, that was the other thing I had come here for," Gwen says. "How many were you thinking? I'd like to give my whole team some experience, personally."

[MesiDoomstalker]

A 3 match? I can totally do that girl! Just so you know, Whitney will only use 2 Pokemon on you, since she's your first. She released a small, pink humanoid with wings.

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If you have speed 4 or more, go first.

[Esprit15]

"Alright, sounds good to me!" Gwen says, sending Yellow Jacket out. He was the least likely to do serious damage, but best to finish strong than to peter out. "Keep your distance and use Poison Sting!"

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Physical, Poison, 6m range
AC: (1d20+1)[4] 2, Poison 17+
Damage: (1d8+18)[24]
If Crit: +(1d8+6)[7]

[MesiDoomstalker]

The Clefairy whimpered as the barb dug into its skin. Oh no! I knew I should have listened to Whitney! Just stick to Normal types! Silly me! Oh well, Cutie-Pie, Sing! The Clefairy began singing a sweet relaxing melody, but it seemed to do nothing of consequence.

[Esprit15]

"Just ignore it and keep firing!" The Weedle shakes its head at the sing attempt, and shoots more poisonous barbs at the Clefairy.

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Physical, Poison, 6m range
AC: (1d20+1)[4] 2, Poison 17+
Damage: (1d8+18)[21]
If Crit: +(1d8+6)[12]

[MesiDoomstalker]

The Clefairy's jovial movements noticeably slowed as the second barb joined the first. Cutie-Pie! Hang in there dear! Keep singing! The Clefairy began singing again, this time the melody thruming through the air, dealing 25 Special Normal damage.

[Esprit15]

Yellow Jacket shudders at the sound. "Don't worry, you just have to take this one out and you're good."

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Man, I keep forgetting to use my training as orders. Brutal Orders.

Physical, Poison, 6m range
AC: (1d20+1)[5] 2, Poison 16+, Crit on 19+
Damage: (1d8+18)[24]
If Crit: +(1d8+6)[13]

[MesiDoomstalker]

NO! Cutie-Pie! Not my poor Cutie-Pie! Your, like, so mean! UGH! Fine! Puppy lets go! Use Tackle! A small brown dog rushes from its pokeball, slamming into Yellow Jacket. The grub seems to falter for a moment, before being bathed in a powerful glow. His body metamorphesises and the glow subsides, revealing your brand new Kakuna! OMA, no way! I made your Caterpie evolve! That's, like, so cool!

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32 Phys/Norm after evolving. You keep your HP, adding what (if any) new HP you gain from evolving. If you lose HP, just ignore it and keep your total.

[Esprit15]

"Hey, he was a Weedle! And awesome, Yellow Jacket! Keep it up! Full power!" The newly evolved Kakuna fires poisonous barbs, that while not as sharp as they were when it was a Weedle, are far better aimed.

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Perseverence - 1 AP to avoid an injury
Critical Moment

Physical, Poison, 6m range
AC: (1d20+3)[13] 2, Poison 17+, Crit 20+
Damage: (1d8+15)[21]
If Crit: +(1d8+6)[13]

[MesiDoomstalker]

It's, like, whatever! Same diff! Puppy, keep it up! The Lillipup charged, dealing 29 Physical Normal Damage.

[Esprit15]

"You did well, Yellow Jacket. I'm proud of you," Gwen says as she recalls the Kakuna. He was getting a nice rest after this. "Alright Fireweed, let's show them!" She lets out the Budew. "Start strong, Dazzling Gleam!"

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Brutal Training

Speed 13, which IIRC outspeeds. Ignore if not.
Special, Fairy
AC: (1d20+1)[7] 2, 19+ Crit
Damage: (2d8+22)[34]
If Crit: +(2d8+10)[21]

[MesiDoomstalker]

The Lillipup yelped as the blast hit him hard. Puppy no! One last go! Tackle The Lillipup charged, dealing 32 Physical Normal Damage.

[Esprit15]

"Good try, but not enough! Absorb! Heal that right back!"

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Brutal

Special, Grass
AC: (1d20+1)[6] 2, 19+ Crit
Damage: (1d8+18)[23]
If Crit: +(1d8+6)[13]

[MesiDoomstalker]

The pup growled weakly, the drain sapping the last of his strength. Awww poo! You win! You won't be able to beat Whitney though! She's, like, soooooooooooooo much stronger than me! And way cuter than you too! With a defiant harumph, she gave you the standard prize money, ^1,000. Before stomping off in a huff.

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30 EXP each and 1 TXP

[Esprit15]

"What happened to three versus three? Or are you calling it quits early?" Gwen says, calling over Fireweed and petting the grass type. "You and Yellow Jacket did awesome."

[MesiDoomstalker]

She was already gone by the time you questioned her. The Kakuna chittered weekly in your arms.

[Esprit15]

"And let's not forget you," she says to the bug type in her arms. "I am very proud of how you did, evolving like that mid fight."

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Fireweed hits 13, learns Mega Drain

Yellow Jacket hits 10

[MesiDoomstalker]

You take care of Yellow Jacket, having a small celebration in an equally small park on the east side of the city. Eventually, you retire to the Center. You pass peacefully into your sleep, waking up refreshed in the morning. The Nurse had restored your team to perfect health the night before. Today was the day of your first Gym battle!

[Esprit15]

Gwen trains with her team early in the morning, sparing with Spine while Yellow Jacket and Fireweed trade blows. After a solid hour, they rest in the park from the day before. Sure, they could strain their selves more, or they could come into the battle relaxed and fresh. She opted for the latter.

[MesiDoomstalker]

As you return to the strip mall, the crowd parts for you. There are hushed whispers, giddy squeaks and mumbled half-threats from the anxious crowd. Following the spectator-made route, you reach the arena's which have been changed to a somewhat larger arena. You note its not nearly as big as the space would allow. In the center of the arena was Colby and whom you assume is Whitney based on her confident stance. You hear the trail end of one of Colby's rant.

-xt Champion! That's why you will rematch me right now! Otherwise I'll kick your perky little ass out of here when I'm Champion. His face was flushed red and spittle flew. Whitney scoffed, whipping saliva from her cheek. Listen, Colby. Screaming doesn't solve anything. First and foremost, I already have another challenger. Pointing to you. Second. The crowd which had been murmring amongst themselves grew deathly silent. Whitney's confident, calm demanour cracked with the force of an Explosion. NO ONE GETS TO YELL AT ME! GET OUT! With a kick to the groin, Colyb collapses in a death gurgle. A few girls, you recognize as the Gym Trianers, rush out and drag Colby off the field.

Whitney flips her hair, resettling it into a cute look, before beaming a smile at you. Sorry for the delay Gwen! Are you ready for your first Gym Battle!?

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Post your starting mon here. If we can, we can run the battle live, otherwise we'll go through the forum and run Roll20 as a map only.
And finally a new rule which will benefit you; Healing Moves (including [X] Drain), Abilities, and Held Items (but not use items like Potions) grant Temporary HP instaed of actual HP. They stack with each other (but not other Temp HP) and the sum of your actual and Temp HP cannot exceed your Max HP (adjusted for Injuries). The main reason I'm implementing this change as any mon that heals itself during battle runs the very real risk of stacking large number of Injuries quickly by repeatedly passing the 50% HP marker, which is makes no sense.

That being said, have fun! Remember, no Use Items (Potions), only 2 mon.

[Esprit15]

"Hey, I'm the one who challenged you, right?" Gwen says with a smile, ignoring the other trainer's disappointing display. "And I think we will start this battle with Spine." She lets out the little, purple Pokemon who seems absolutely ready to go.

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Speed is 14

Everyone has Brutal and Focused training applied. Also, Yellow Jacket hit 11 in the morning training session.

[MesiDoomstalker]

As Bubbles fell to the Mega Drain Whitney collapsed to her knees. She sniffled, on the verge of tears. You hear someone in the gathered crowd yell RUN! and the crowd stampeded out of the general vicinity. You still felt hundreds of eyes on you and Whitney, though from various hiding spots.

Whitney sniffled, shakily pulling her self to her feet. She grabbed a case beside her and held it out to you, looking away towards her feet. Here. Its a Badge case, your First Gym Badge, the Plain Badge, and some money. Congrats or whatever.

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You beat your first Gym!
You gain 1 milestone!
You gain the Badge Case! It looks nice!
You gain the Plain Badge! It sparkles!
You gain 7,000 Poke!

[Esprit15]

Gwen picks up the Budew, the little plant Pokemon breathing heavily but still standing. "You are just full of surprises, aren't you? You have absolutely earned some kind of reward."

"Thank you," Gwen says, lowering her head out of respect for the gym leader. "That was a difficult first match. I honestly was unsure whether we could pull through after Spine went down. I'll be back in a few minutes." The young trainer runs off, the same direction that Colby was taken. It looked like she would have to remind him how to treat a lady. Again.

[MesiDoomstalker]

You head towards the Center, naturally where a failed Gym challenge would take a Trainer. After depositing Fireweed and Spine you ask the Nurse about someone looking like Colby. She said someone stormed in and deposited his pokemon then left in a huff about 10 minutes prior. She heard him muttering about a park, she assumed the National Park to the north. She warned you that the Park was not as safe as it would seem and wouldn't be smart to go without pokemon by your side. Spine and Fireweed would take at least a hour to bring their HP to full, and 3 more to treat their Injuries. Or you could leave right now with just Yellow Jacket.

[Esprit15]

"I've got a rather tough Kakuna to watch my back," Gwen says, letting out Yellow Jacket. "We can handle ourselves. Thank you, though. We'll watch our backs."

[MesiDoomstalker]

The nurse didn't stop you. It was you taking the risk, not her. Though she did ask to at least tell the Rangers you were entering the park.

The National Park was a huge expanse of wilderness to the North of Goldenrod. While there was a small section that was maintained closer to a typical city park, further back was true wilderness of old growth forests which reached all the way north to the southern border of Ecurteak. The Ranger on station cautioned you just as the Nurse did and did say Colby had been in a few minutes earlier but couldn't say where he went. The city-park area was relatively small, if he was there you could find him easily. But if he went into the brush, he was likely impossible to find.

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Choose city-park area or the forest!
City-Park give me a perception and how you go about trying to find him.
Forest, give me a perception and a luck roll

[Esprit15]

"Colby! Where are you!?" Gwen calls out in the park. Of course, her voice probably won't carry that far, so she asks people there if they have seen a boy of Colby's description.

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(3d6)[13]

[MesiDoomstalker]

As you call around, a lovely couple tell you about a ranting teen running off into the woods. You chase after him, following the easy trail of all the broken twigs. Tidal, Rollout! You come to a clearing, Colby on the ground as a Tropius squares off with a Maril. While the Maril was holding its own, the Tropius looked barely phased as it dodged away from the rolling pokemon.

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Yellow Jacket is definitely slower, its the top of the round but you don't have to show up right now. You can stay hidden.

[Esprit15]

"Need some help with that?" Gwen calls from the sidelines.