Twitch Plays Pokemon: Suck it, anarchists

The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Video Games > Twitch Plays Pokemon: Suck it, anarchists

Cernunnos: Sep 2, 2011; ppbbbbttttthhhhh~

The odds of Magikarp starter could be 1/386 or it could be 0 if the ROM is set up to select only 'Mons with 2 evolutions for starters.

Or the creator could have selected any 3 specific 'Mons they wanted to be our choices.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 19:12

Adbot: ADBOT LOVES YOU

# ? Jun 10, 2024 00:17

AnonSpore: Jan 19, 2012; "I didn't see the part where he develops as a character so I guess he never developed as a character"

Cernunnos posted:

The odds of Magikarp starter could be 1/386 or it could be 0 if the ROM is set up to select only 'Mons with 2 evolutions for starters.

Or the creator could have selected any 3 specific 'Mons they wanted to be our choices.

Watch it be three Kabutos and the chat literally implodes.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 19:20

Nyaa: Jan 7, 2010; Like, Nyaa.

One of the randomizer's option for starter is limiting it to pokemon with three-stage evolution, so nothing on the list would be bad... Right?

# ? Mar 16, 2014 19:27

Axle_Stukov: Feb 26, 2011; Stylin'

Nyaa posted:

One of the randomizer's option for starter is limiting it to pokemon with three-stage evolution, so nothing on the list would be bad... Right?

Well there is the Pidove line... but that's not until Black/White. Of the Gen 3 Pokemon, maybe the Slaking line? Since with it's turn wasting ability every time we pick a wrong move it's two turns down the drain.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 19:32

Chamale: Jul 11, 2010; I'm helping!

Nyaa posted:

One of the randomizer's option for starter is limiting it to pokemon with three-stage evolution, so nothing on the list would be bad... Right?

I think Ralts has no attacks at level 5. Of course, that was Wally's starter.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 19:34

Jigsaw: Aug 14, 2008

What would be incredible is if the streamer does the "Metronome Only" setting.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 19:35

Strange Quark: Oct 15, 2012; I Failed At Anime 2022

AATREK CURES KIDS posted:

I think Ralts has no attacks at level 5. Of course, that was Wally's starter.

Abra doesn't learn anything via level up until it evolves either.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 19:37

Houle: Oct 21, 2010

I really want metronome to be one of the four attacks. Maybe not, only since whiffing the ball is part of the enjoyment of the game, but having the occasional sacred fire or Aeroblast isn't a bad thing either.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 19:37

Grinning Goblin: Oct 11, 2004

Nyaa posted:

One of the randomizer's option for starter is limiting it to pokemon with three-stage evolution, so nothing on the list would be bad... Right?

Bug pokemon.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 19:38

Dr. Dos: Aug 5, 2005; YAAAAAAAY!

Houle posted:

I really want metronome to be one of the four attacks. Maybe not, only since whiffing the ball is part of the enjoyment of the game, but having the occasional sacred fire or Aeroblast isn't a bad thing either.

I just want a Smeargle starter to see what amazing things we'd sketch.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 19:42

MorningMoon: Dec 29, 2013; Can't post for 42 hours!

Grinning Goblin posted:

Bug pokemon.

Eh, most bug mons would be good at the start if they actually get to evolve, so it'd be more of a gamble than outright disadvantage.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 20:09

Nihilarian: Oct 2, 2013

Axle_Stukov posted:

Well there is the Pidove line... but that's not until Black/White. Of the Gen 3 Pokemon, maybe the Slaking line? Since with it's turn wasting ability every time we pick a wrong move it's two turns down the drain.

Keep in mind that they can randomize abilities as well. In theory, we could get a Slakoth with Huge Power or Speed Boost. :getin:

... or a caterpie with Truant. :frogbon:

# ? Mar 16, 2014 20:30

HackensackBackpack: Aug 20, 2007; Who needs a house out in Hackensack? Is that all you get for your money?

I hope at least some of the Pokemon the gym leaders have end up with WonderGuard.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 20:34

masam: May 27, 2010

Do any of the trainers have ghost dark pokemon? Because what happens if one of those ends up with wonder guard?

# ? Mar 16, 2014 20:57

Blaziken386: Jun 27, 2013; I'm what the kids call: a big nerd

Leofish posted:

I hope at least some of the Pokemon the gym leaders have end up with WonderGuard.

Sabeleye with wonderguard. :getin:

# ? Mar 16, 2014 20:58

Abrasive Obelisk: May 2, 2013; ~~I joined th~~
ROVPACK IN THE HOOUUUUSE!

he still knows...

masam posted:

Do any of the trainers have ghost dark pokemon? Because what happens if one of those ends up with wonder guard?

Poison, burn

# ? Mar 16, 2014 21:03

Ablative: Nov 9, 2012; Someone is getting this as an avatar. I don't know who, but it's gonna happen.

Leofish posted:

I hope at least some of the Pokemon the gym leaders have end up with WonderGuard.

There's an option to turn off Wonder Guard.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 21:03

Cernunnos: Sep 2, 2011; ppbbbbttttthhhhh~

masam posted:

Do any of the trainers have ghost dark pokemon? Because what happens if one of those ends up with wonder guard?

Then it'll be invincible to everything but Struggle. That's why Wonder Guard is an option for randomizing abilities.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 21:03

Admiral H. Curtiss: May 11, 2010; I think there are a bunch of people who can create trailing images. I know some who could do this as if they were just going out for a stroll.

Cernunnos posted:

Then it'll be invincible to everything but Struggle. That's why Wonder Guard is an option for randomizing abilities.

Any direct status effect attacks still go through, so Poisonpowder, Toxic, Will-o-Wisp, Confuse Ray, Sandstorm, Hail, etc. work just fine there.

And Twitch has no real way to pull this off, but technically Odor Sleuth allows you to hit a Wonder Guard Sableye with Fighting-type attacks.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 21:07

masam: May 27, 2010

It isn't like the entirety of twitch plays pokemon has been a struggle. So we could do it. All it takes is loving up so much it wraps back around to success .

# ? Mar 16, 2014 21:11

Nyaa: Jan 7, 2010; Like, Nyaa.

What if one of them start with surf? We could break the plot's script. :getin:

# ? Mar 16, 2014 21:11

Admiral H. Curtiss: May 11, 2010; I think there are a bunch of people who can create trailing images. I know some who could do this as if they were just going out for a stroll.

Not by much, HM overworld use is still limited by your badges, and I think the Surf badge is the 5th (Norman's).

# ? Mar 16, 2014 21:14

Nyaa: Jan 7, 2010; Like, Nyaa.

Oh, that's good to know. :gbsmith:

# ? Mar 16, 2014 21:21

Blackajack: Aug 5, 2012; Ottakringer Helles

Leofish posted:

I hope at least some of the Pokemon the gym leaders have end up with WonderGuard.

Nah, they'll all have a Shedinja with Sturdy. :twisted:

# ? Mar 16, 2014 21:35

Cernunnos: Sep 2, 2011; ppbbbbttttthhhhh~

Spretznaz posted:

Nah, they'll all have a Shedinja with Sturdy.

Shedinja always has Wonder Guard. And I don't think Sturdy would work in that situation.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 21:39

Zoran: Aug 19, 2008; I lost to you once, monster. I shall not lose again! Die now, that our future can live!

Cernunnos posted:

Shedinja always has Wonder Guard. And I don't think Sturdy would work in that situation.

We're talking about a utility that modifies the games, and one of its options is randomizing abilities.

And yes, Sturdy Shedinja in Generations 5 and 6 is in fact immune to all direct damage. You can test this with some Skill Swap shenanigans in the official games.

edit: spelling

Zoran fucked around with this message at 21:47 on Mar 16, 2014

# ? Mar 16, 2014 21:44

LAY-ZX: Nov 10, 2009

Spretznaz posted:

Nah, they'll all have a Shedinja with Sturdy.

Sturdy just stops OHKO moves (Guillotine, Sheer Cold, etc.) from working. The "Can't be killed in one hit" effect wasn't added until gen 5.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 21:45

Cernunnos: Sep 2, 2011; ppbbbbttttthhhhh~

Zoran posted:

We're talking about a utility that modifies the games, and one of its options is randomizing abilities.

I know. All my randomized ROMs have Shedinja with Wonder Guard. Just whip one up and search the log for Shedinja. Always 1 HP always Wonder Guard.

Zoran posted:

And yes, Sturdy Shedinja in Generations 5 and 6 is in fact immune to all direct damage. You can test this with some Skill Swap shenanigans in the official games.

edit: spelling

This on the other hand is both news to me and also pretty cool.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 21:50

LAY-ZX: Nov 10, 2009

Even if you hack/Skill Swap Sturdy onto Shedinja, it's still pretty useless. Weather, burn/poison, confusion damage, and entry hazards all ignore Sturdy, and anything with Mold Breaker still just doesn't even care.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 21:52

The Bee: Nov 25, 2012; Making his way to the ring . . .
from Deep in the Jungle . . .

The Big Monkey!

Cernunnos posted:

I know. All my randomized ROMs have Shedinja with Wonder Guard. Just whip one up and search the log for Shedinja. Always 1 HP always Wonder Guard.

This on the other hand is both news to me and also pretty cool.

It's hell to set up, though. You need to Worry Seed away Wonder Guard, then Skill Swap the resulting Insomnia with Sturdy. Pretty much impossible in Singles, and still takes a good two turns in Doubles. Good luck keeping Shedinja alive for those two turns.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 22:01

Grinning Goblin: Oct 11, 2004

ArmyOfMidgets posted:

Eh, most bug mons would be good at the start if they actually get to evolve, so it'd be more of a gamble than outright disadvantage.

With the exception of Butterfree learning confusion, they are all terrible early on. Of the ones I am talking about are Butterfree, Beedrill, Dustox, and Beautifly. They are slow, fragile, and generally don't have good natural movepools for this format. And like you said, they have to evolve. They all just run out of steam too quickly because they just have terrible typing for Gen3 and even worse statlines.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 22:03

Cernunnos: Sep 2, 2011; ppbbbbttttthhhhh~

The Bee posted:

It's hell to set up, though. You need to Worry Seed away Wonder Guard, then Skill Swap the resulting Insomnia with Sturdy. Pretty much impossible in Singles, and still takes a good two turns in Doubles. Good luck keeping Shedinja alive for those two turns.

I said it was cool I never said I thought it was practical. Or that I didn't know how to accomplish it. :v:

# ? Mar 16, 2014 22:04

Terper: Jun 26, 2012

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgsHyPSoX-Y

# ? Mar 16, 2014 22:27

Strange Quark: Oct 15, 2012; I Failed At Anime 2022

Zoran posted:

We're talking about a utility that modifies the games, and one of its options is randomizing abilities.

And yes, Sturdy Shedinja in Generations 5 and 6 is in fact immune to all direct damage. You can test this with some Skill Swap shenanigans in the official games.

edit: spelling

You wanna see someone win with Final Gambit Shedinja? :v:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciuAcwbny6w

# ? Mar 16, 2014 23:04

tiistai: Nov 1, 2012; Solo Melodica

Sonic Advance is going better than I would have expected.

I mean, it did. What is this.

# ? Mar 16, 2014 23:34

Haifisch: Nov 13, 2010; Objection! I object! That was... objectionable!; Taco Defender

Twitch Plays Watching The Pokemon Cartoon. Including somehow controlling pause/rewind/???.

# ? Mar 17, 2014 00:08

Singh Long: Oct 9, 2012

It's like watching the editing process of youtube poop.

# ? Mar 17, 2014 00:11

tiistai: Nov 1, 2012; Solo Melodica

This owns

# ? Mar 17, 2014 00:13

Cernunnos: Sep 2, 2011; ppbbbbttttthhhhh~

Haifisch posted:

Twitch Plays Watching The Pokemon Cartoon. Including somehow controlling pause/rewind/???.

I think it's one of those stupid GBA video things. They had a few of them with old Pokemon episodes on them.

# ? Mar 17, 2014 00:16

Adbot: ADBOT LOVES YOU

# ? Jun 10, 2024 00:17

absolutely anything: Dec 28, 2006; ~As for dreams, she has enough and more to spare~

This is amazing.

# ? Mar 17, 2014 00:18

The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Video Games > Twitch Plays Pokemon: Suck it, anarchists

«‹›1005 »