The Ever Expanding Graveyard (Pokémon Nuzlocke Blog)

[Azure Wolf]

Since it'll give me a place to store all my complete and utter failures in randomisers outside of the status bar.Hopefully things actually go well when I do these and not Feraligatrs with no damaging moves.
 
[spoiler=Nuzlocke Rules]

• First Pokémon per area, exceptions include shinies and Pokémon such as the Zigzagoon in RSE on route 101.
• Fainted Pokémon enter the graveyard known as The PC.
• All Pokémon must have nicknames

 

First entry will be done at some point, probably before I sleep.
 
[spoiler=Table of Contents]Chapter 1 - Emerald Beginnings
Chapter 2 - Dad's New Favourite
Chapter 3 - Third Times the Charm
Chapter 4 - I gain a Nemesis
Chapter 5 - Blazing Darkness (the sequel)
Chapter 6 - We find a Tourist
Chapter 7 - The First Badge and a New Challenge
Chapter 8- We Make Our Debut
Chapter 9 - Exploring the Big City
Chapter 10 - Artists, Tourists, and Scientists.
Chapter 11 - Arrival at the Shining City
Chapter 12 - I Aim Above my Station
Chapter 13 - A Legend Dies
Chapter 14 - Driftveil Slaughter Fest
Chapter 15 - A New Golden Start

Chapter 16 - The Catch Fest

[spoiler=The Ever-Expanding Graveyard]
Min-Su (Tyrouge)

Fari (Entei)
 

Berhane (Treecko)
 

Saya, the Skarmory


Wen, the Pikachu


Eggbert, the Exeggcute


Han, the Houndour


Ellis, the Elekid.
 

Lele, the Patrat
 

Ryan, the Rhyhorn
 

Terra, the Torterra
 

MacCumail, the Lumineon
 

Baron, the Serperior
 

Yuri, the Petilil
 

Sal, the Fearow
 

Ares, the Victini
 

Crush, the Pinsir
 

Vodka, the Zebstrika.

 

Garth, the Magikarp

 

Leo, the Eevee

 

[Azure Wolf]

Well, lets begin with what is possibly going to end up a potential victory with a lot of things dying on me.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 1 - Emerald Beginnings]

Intro Theme: Kono Oozora ni, Tsubasa wo Hirogete OST - A New World

And so, since I can easily speed things up because my attention span is shorter than a Joltik, I shall be going through Emerald Moemon edition. Since this is also a randomiser, everything from the Pokémon to the findable items has been muddled around. Anyway, let’s begin.

 

Here we see our Professor, he isn’t going to be doing much aside from giving us free stuff.

 

After going through all the introductory fluff, we wake up in the back of a removal van. Which I am pretty sure is not safe, as none of these boxes are secured down.

 

After being introduced to the movers Vigoroths and setting our new clock, which will never be looked at again, we nab the glorious free potion #1 from the PC.

 

After being told to introduce ourselves next door, we stumble across a pokéball left completely unattended. So, going with what is acceptable in this world, we can pick up anything which is left lying on the ground and claim it as our own. Unfortunately, its owner shows up.

 

After leaving without my loot, we come across a small child who wants to know what the commotion is on route 101. So being the responsible 10-year-old we are, we go and check it out.

 

Turns out it was the giver of free Pokémon; Professor Birch. Since he is being chased by a raccoon, he wants us to use a Pokémon from his bag and kill it. So, let’s see what he has.

 

Number 1 is Venomoth,

 

Number 2 is Scyther, which means Birch likes his bug types so far, now number 3 is…

 

Super Flareon. And since this is Flareon 2.0, I will be choosing Entei, as the last time I done this Flareon killed everything. This may also be my first mistake.

 

The racoon can die.

 

After murdering the raccoon, in honour of Flareon 1.0, Entei shall receive the same name.

 

Yes, it is a good idea. I did try to steal his Pokémon so I should apologise for that.

 

Well the Impish nature Fari has may help its lacking defence, though the good attack/sp.attack stats are nice. Not really Fair 2.0 as the speed is worse and has better sp.attack but still Fari 2.0 can actually use fire type moves.

 

Entering into Oldale town, we see a clerk from the local shop, who kindly gives us free potion #2 as a promotional item.

 

Heading onto route 103 we immediately bump into a Poliwhirl. Which means no route 103 Pokémon.

 

After killing a second Poliwhirl in the next patch of grass, we finally meet up with Brandon, who wants a battle. Seems like he forgot we tried to nick his Venomoth from him.

Fari vs Venomoth. Rock Slide sounds like a very good idea…

 

It was.

 

After arriving back at the lab, we are congratulated by the gift giving tree.

 

He may have extensive history as a trainer, but a bug against a lot of rocks is a fairly one-sided fight.

 

Hurray, free stuff which is not really going to be used.

 

And now the more useful free stuff. This family likes giving out stuff for free. A rare Pokémon, a high-tech piece of equipment and now stuff which is cheaper a piece than bottle water.

 

After receiving the pokéballs and running shoes which won’t be used as the space bar is vastly superior, we can now catch our first Pokémon.

 

Which is a Tyrouge. This may be hard.

 

Tossing rocks onto it worked, just. Now to proceed to the final step.

 

And in one through it was caught.

 

The name generator spoke, so we now have a Tyrouge named Min-Su. Who has Poison Point.

 

Heading onto Route 102 allows us an additional member of our party, who knowing my luck is most definitely going to die.

He is our next candidate. Thankfully Min-Su has hypnosis, so if it can survive I should be fine.

 

Turns out the Clefable has Wing Attack. So, I already have my first death.

 

Rock Slide being the weakest move Fari had insta-killed the Clefable. Which means I guessed correctly it would die.

 

After sticking Min-Su into the graveyard known as Box 14, we continue onto Petalburg City. The first obstacle in our path the youngest known only as Youngest Calvin.

 

Turns out Calvin is an aspiring palaeontologist.

 

Despite some shock when it used Hydro Cannon, Fari’s high Sp.Defence pulled through for the Aerodactyl to get Brick Breaked again.

 

The bug catcher surprisingly has a complete lack of bugs, both of which died very quickly.

 

*Insert Ninetails here*
Youngest Allen, was next and despite having better Pokemon than the bug catcher before him, still lost both to Rock Slide.

Snagging a few berries, Lass Tiana calls out for a battle to promptly lose both her Igglybuff and Mankey to Brick Break.

 

And with that we arrive in Petalburg City, where next time we met a boy with green hair, explore a forest, challenge a gym which probably is falsely advertising, and probably get potentially useful team members killed.

 

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[Yui]

If your first encounter with a pokemon on a route happens before you have pokeballs, that encounter doesn't count. You can totally head back to Route 103 and catch something.

[LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow]

You might have to just chuck balls and hope it works for some of these given Super Flareon's power. (That part made me laugh btw)

[Azure Wolf]

If your first encounter with a pokemon on a route happens before you have pokeballs, that encounter doesn't count. You can totally head back to Route 103 and catch something.

Probably do that the next time.

 

 

You might have to just chuck balls and hope it works for some of these given Super Flareon's power. (That part made me laugh btw)

Well let's see what route 104 holds for us, in Chapter 2.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 2 - Dad's New Favourite]

We now enter chapter 2 of our great tale. Previously, we lost Min-Su to a surprise Wing Attack, and then revenge killed the Clefable. Now we depart from the PokéCenter, to say hello to our father.

 

No, I intend to be better. Life will probably have something else to say about it though.

 

This is a gym, not Professor Birch’s lab.

 

I see, we have to save a Professor from a raccoon, while all this boy has to do to get a Pokémon is ask our father. Then again, our father barely comes to the house, spending 24/7 in the gym instead.

 

So not only does Wally get lent a raccoon, he immediately finds a Pokémon which is both rare and not even native to the region.

 

Never mind, it’s not a raccoon. Why weren’t we given any of this stuff.

 

Wally can now be proud of himself.

 

I hope you will, I want to Fari to burn that Bulbasaur.

 

Now that we have been told to hit the various gyms around the country, it’s time to stock up on Pokéballs to try and catch a few more things.

 

Who’s this guy?

 

Do trainers have a specific look? Because I sure look different from the youngsters I beat up earlier.

 

Lesson 1, to be a trainer you need dirty clothes.

 

After being insulted by a random stranger, we now embark onto route 104, and see what we can catch.

 

Birch let one of his Pokémon escape.

 

Thankfully, being a Bug/Flying Brick Break shouldn’t kill it.

 

Now time to throw balls at it.

 

Not only, did it refuse to be caught, it hit with Zap Cannon 3 times in a row. Fari’s defence of 8 also didn’t help against Wing Attack. Running out of Potions also didn’t help. Damn Scyther.

 

Hello again.

 

After going through all the stuff, we are once again tasked with saving Birch from his raccoon problem. Also since Treecko is clearly the superior choice here, I will use it.

 

I smell fun. Petal Dance and Flame Wheel, along with Calm Mind. That nice sp.attack is also nice. Being a Brave Nature hurts a bit though.

 

Once again, the raccoon problem is sorted.

 

And so, the name generator spoke again, giving us Berhane the Treecko.

 

On the way to fight Brendan, we come across these. All of which died no problem.

 

And what would you know, Berhane can now get rid of Conversion 2 for a highly risky move.

 

Now to see what Brendan’s skills as a trainer are like.

 

Not great apparently. His Lickitung was faster but only fired off a Metal Sound, and then succumbed to Petal Dance.

 

Now that we have get our Pokédex and Pokéballs, it’s time to catch stuff.

 

Looks like our first new teammate is a Kakuna. Reversal has a use.

 

Well, the Kakuna had teleport, and then I ran into this thing. Not only was it faster than Berhane but it also had Ice Ball. So, I couldn’t escape and I wasn’t able to fire off a Petal Dance. Since that is two wipes outs in 1 chapter, that will do it for now. The graveyard has increased by 2 now.

 

This is going brilliantly.

 

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[LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow]

That's some top tier bad luck.

Honestly I've learned from these that the starter should be something with as many resistances, as few weaknesses, and as much bulk, without being terribly weak, as possible.

[Azure Wolf]

Time for the third attempt, which hopefully goes better.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 3 - Third Times the Charm]
This is what the afterlife looks like. Every time you die, you are greeted by a Pokémon Professor apologising for your wait.
 

Maybe possessing Brandon’s body will give better luck this time around.
 

I’m going to be leaving the house almost right away and the nearest shop is in the next town, but yes it does seem like an easy place to live.
 

The last gift our father gave us before deciding to live in the gym a city over.
 

And so, for the third time in as many chapters, we once again are tasked with saving Birch from the raccoon.
 

So, option number 1 is Skarmory,
 

Option number 2 is Beautifly
 

And number 3 is Golduck.
 

Since Beautifly has the lowest BST of the three and picking Skarmory gives May the Beautifly, combined with the fact that Skarmory is better than Golduck. We choose Skarmory.
 

Yay, free amulet coin, also a nice mix of stats. Timid does hurt its flying/steel STABs a bit but more speed can be helpful.
 

And yet another raccoon is dead.
 

With Saya now added to our team we can now search out May and see how powerful her Beautifly is.
 

On the way to fight May, we come across a Silcoon, a Tentacruel, and a Sharpedo. Me being the intelligent person I am gave the same number to Tentacruel as Silcoon’s screenshot removing the proof it ever existed.
 

Shame that May probably won’t get to do anything with her Beautifly.
 

I stand corrected. Though nothing is still a farily accurate statement in the larger scale.
 

One Drill Peck later and the Beautifly gets a nice long sleep.
 

Heading onto route 101, we meet our first catch.
 

Or not.
 

Maybe this Elekid on route 103.
 

Thankfully of the three moves it used, none were useful for it. Dig didn’t work, the two Fury Cutters done next to nothing, and Rain Dance also done nothing.
 

And so, Ellis the Elekid joins our party. Though being a baby Pokémon has its own risks. Well, time to train Ellis a bit so she hopefully doesn’t die.
 

After fighting a variety of enemies, Ellis now sits at level 7, and with route 101 being slightly terrifying with Bonemareng Surskits and Sonic Boom Tentacruels, we venture forth to Route 102 with hopes of a new team member.
 

Another electric type. This game is telling me to become the Mauville City gym leader.
 

With the Pikachu successfully caught by it slowing killing itself from confusion after thrashing around (praise harden), we are probably more qualified to lead the Mauville gym.
 

With Wen the Pikachu now part of the team, it is now time to heal back up, and beat up Youngster Calvin.
 

Youngster Calvin has a single Swalot, so hopefully it won’t be a large problem.
 

And it has whirlwind. Let’s see if Wen can do anything.
 

Wen out speeds it and kills it with Thrash.
 

The next opponent is Bug Catcher Rick, who actually has a bug.
 

Which had Sacred Fire. Since Wen only has Physical Moves and Saya is weak to fire, it is up to Ellis to take down the Butterfree.
 

Choosing Ellis was the correct choice, as its next move was Sacred Fire. It then proceeded to spam the crap out of Superpower allowing Fury Cutter to do its job.
 

The next opponent is Rick’s Spoink.
 

Which wasn’t tough at all.
 

After healing we move onto Youngster Allen and his first Pokemon, a Weezing. Turns out it had Magnitude, but thankfully it didn’t do much.
 

Now for Allen’s Meditite.
 

Sure enough, one Drill Peck later it’s dead.
 

Now for the final trainer on route 102, Lass Tiana.
 

This Fearow was a bit scary has it had both Drizzle and Water Spout, but with Wen being faster everything ended up well.
 

Tiana’s last Pokemon is Regirock. Since Ellis has Dig, she will be the one to fight the golem.
 

Dig prevailed, with Ellis taking a bit of damage from Whirlpool.
 

With everyone healed up, and no losses, aside from the catch on route 101, we have made it safely to Petalburg City. Turns out Brandon has a better potential for being a trainer than May does.
 
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None, hurray for that.

 

[Yui]

WAHAHAHA!

 

Timid nature on Skarmory isn't really gonna do anything for its speed though, because it's funking Skarmory. Still, Saya should be fine, unlike my own Skarmory. I believe in her. I wonder what Wally's getting this time round? :O

[LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow]

WAHAHAHA!

 

Timid nature on Skarmory isn't really gonna do anything for its speed though, because it's funking Skarmory. Still, Saya should be fine, unlike my own Skarmory. I believe in her. I wonder what Wally's getting this time round? :O

Skarmory has base 70 speed though, it's fairly fast.

 

Also, a Flying type and two Electric types is actually really good for resistances. Nice.

[Yui]

Skarmory has base 70 speed though, it's fairly fast.

Wait for real? Neat.

[Azure Wolf]

Skarmory's base of 70 speed doesn't matter as stats are randomised as long as they still total the BST, so Saya will remain with the 465 BST but has a different distribution. Anyway, time for chapter 4.
 
[spoiler=Chapter 4 - I Gain a Nemesis]

We now begin Chapter 4 of our grand tale. I have just left the Pokémart, or the only consistent for-profit business which runs in this universe. Now we have a grand total of 20 Pokéballs and 2 Premier Balls. Now it is time to say hello to our absentee father and his favourite green haired child.


Yes, with no help from you. The clock wasn’t a very thoughtful gift.
 

Yes, not because I want to help, but because I want to see what you get.


So, Wally gets a land shark with the help of whatever Dugtrio is. Consulting Bulbapedia, Dugtrio is apparently a Whack-a-Mole mole.

So, after being told to hit the gym and get insulted regarding how we look, we get to route 104. With our catch being an egg.


We now have breakfast sorted. 


Meet Eggbert. He has a pointless move in Swallow as Stockpile doesn’t exist in his knowledge. He is also immune to status effects due to Shield Dust.


RIP Eggbert. Despite confusing the Kabuto immediately with Psybeam it hits back with Silver Wind.


Though it is no lasting problem, Brick Break solves problems. Wen also wanted to learn Odur Sleuth, but both Saya and Ellis can deal with ghost type.
 

 We then stumble across Youngster Billy running around in the sand. He stole Not-so-Super Flareon and found a Lanturn probably stuck on the beach. Saya easily took care of them.


The next trainer we meet is rich. Which means more money, cause I need potions.


 Well this should be easy.


Yup, it was.


We have now reached Petalburg Woods. Which means we can get another Pokémon.
 

This could be useful.


This could be useful.


We have met our second bug catcher, Lyle, who has…


A Pokéball, 


A cat,


A fake,


And something new. Needless to say, none of them were a threat.


Look what we found. Shame it must die.


Can’t say I have. Moltres, yes. Machamp, yes. Kabutops, yes. Shroomish, not at all.


I will, because taking down a crime syndicate could be very rewarding.
 

It’s my old friend, the first murderer.


Damn it. Surprise Hydro Pump under rain.


But Brick Break saves the day.
It’s good to know that criminals at least honour the victor of a battle.


I knew fighting crime was rewarding.
 

We have another Bug Catcher.


Who stole from Birch. And then died from Brick Break.


And a Steelix.


With Blizzard. I knew it was too good to be true. Getting through a chapter without any losses.


Anyway, Dig saves the day. The Steelix was faster, but thankfully missed with Blizzard.
 

We now leave the Woods, to emerge back on to route 104. With one Pokémon left.


This guy is just giving out free TMs. Thunder Wave may be useful.


We then bump into a rich boy, with an Umbreon.
 

This rich boy also talked to the person handing out Thunder Wave. Thankfully Fury Cutter increasing power helped kill the Umbreon.


After healing Ellis with berries, we now meet another trainer.


With a Snubble, and a Gardevior which I forgot to screenshot. But Fury Cutter saves the day.
 

These twins are too scared to fight alone so they rub it in that my team is mostly dead.


After saying goodbye to Saya and Wen, and healing Ellis, it is back to battling trainers. Starting with this fisherman.
 

Well, it is a Water-type.


I’m pretty sure Aron would just sink, and is a prime Dig target.


And finally, a Skiploom. Which is Fury Cutter food.


We are now at route 116, allowing us an attempt to rebuild our team.


Our target, a Houndour.
 

Our team has been rebuilt slightly.


And I screwed up. I wondered into battle against a trainer, but through in a couple of Oran Berries and the Swablu having poor Sp.Attack, we beat the Swablu and Ariados.


First up, a single Wobbuffet.


The next battle is a double battle. Two grass types vs a Fire/Dark and an Electric.


The Bellsprout exploded.


Now the odds aren’t looking good.


Thankfully the Pineco kept deciding to use two turn moves which went off whenever Ellis was underground. It did manage to hit with a Hyper Beam for 5 damage. The Arcanine was a bigger threat with Psycho Boost. Time to heal and fight our first Gym Leader.


Well Roxanne, let’s see what you have.


That is not a Rock-type, but oh well. Dig beats fire lizard.


Well this may suck. I probably should have gave Ellis Thunder Wave. But since we are restricted to Fury Cutter, let’s see what we can do.

Basically nothing. It had Magnitude, and hit Magnitude 10.
 
That’s it, I’m moving. No more randomiser, just a more difficult “base” game. I really suck at keeping things alive. Save states are my friend. Will probably be laid out better and not as crammed in.
 
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Saya, the Skarmory
 

Wen, the Pikachu
 

Eggbert, the Exeggcute
 

Han, the Houndour
 

Ellis, the Elekid.
 

 

[LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow]

Ouch that's harsh. Randomized stats are...very tricky to deal with too.

[Azure Wolf]

Ouch that's harsh. Randomized stats are...very tricky to deal with too.

They can either be a blessing or a curse. Sometimes you get a very high HP, High Attack/Speed Flareon (around 250 HP by level 60, while Flareon has 240-334 at level 100 normally), other times you get worthlessness. Anyway, time for Chapter 5.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 5 - Blazing Darkness (the sequel)]

Theme: Get On With It - Rabi-Ribi OST - 3R2

We move on from Hoenn, ‘cause it is cursed with my failures to Unova. Doing Black 2 as Zekrom is better than Reshiram and Rosa/Mei is better than Hilda/Touko.

 

Hello first female professor.

 

Wait, it’s not Juniper. Cause I am drawn to failure we are doing Blaze Black 2 this time, which means a possible Contrary Snivy. Reason this isn’t randomised is because it can’t without breaking the game.

 

Rosa is better than Nate.

 

Yes, well not really.

 

This is Hugh. I have no better name for him.

 

Saving impacts nothing at this point.

 

Yes, I do.

 

No, I don’t.

 

 

What about all those trainers who don’t own a Pokédex?

 

So, Bianca’s other appearance or character traits aren’t important enough. She has been reduced to her hat.

 

I’m not an idiot, you use a can opener don’t you.

 

Hugh, I find it difficult in a city with a PokéCenter and a soon to be trainer school there is a grand total of one Trainer.

 

I’ll try small child. The world can be a cruel and unforgiving place. As an world weary teen who hasn’t left the city I know these things.

 

Who’s this I wonder?

 

Oh yeah, the key system. Should I use the Challenge Key or not?

 

After getting given a bunch of keys, which can increase/decrease the difficulty and so forth, we reach the top of the Outlook.

It is a nice view.

 

No, I don’t know me.

 

She must have been told about sarcasm.

 

Okay, now some differences. Serperior becomes Grass/Dragon, +5 HP and +2 Speed, and can start with Contrary. Emboar gets +5HP, +2 Attack, +15 Def. – 30 Sp.Attack, + 15 Sp.Def, and can start with Thick Fat. Dewott and Samurott become Water/Fighting and Samurott gets +2 Sp.Attack and +5 Speed, and can start with Shell Armour. Since Contrary is great, we will go for Snivy, cause laughing at Growl and Leer early game is fun.

 

Here we have Baron, our first Pokémon.

 

*Laughs* Jolly Nature is annoying, but still. Leaf Storm exists, though now at level 68(46 for Snivy and 56 for Servine) as Dragon Rush is learned at 62 instead.

 

Bianca, it is simple. He wants power and to find something. The Pokédex helps, kinda.

 

What a coincidence.

 

That is acceptable.

 

Time to get some bacon.

 

This is why Contrary is nice.

 

Using Tail Whip was your mistake. If you just used Tackle you would’ve won. You lost because your stupid.

 

Yay, PokéCenter.

 

Free healthcare, a staple in the Pokémon world along with expensive water.

 

Free Pokéballs, of which there are 30.

 

Free bike renders the running shoes we received basically pointless.

 

With the catching tutorial over it is time to catch our first Pokémon.

 

Here we have Patrat, Unova’s answer to Rattata. At level 5 as well, which is great.

 

If that failed, this would’ve been short. Baron had 4 HP, and the Patrat hit for 6.

 

Well, that explains the damage. Modest nature hurts a bit. Anyway, time to heal, and there is a town just to the right.

 

Free Potion.

 

Damn it.

 

It’s the guy with the hair animation.

 

With our Pokémon healed, now is a good time to stop. Next time we go to the house of a stranger, go to a farm and fight some trainers. So should I activate the Challenge key to increase the chance of things dying by increasing the AI's intelligence and trainer levels ranging from 1-5 depending on the progress, or leave it as it is.

 

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[LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow]

Wow those natures are kinda rough but this should be good

[Azure Wolf]

Wow those natures are kinda rough but this should be good

Jolly, while not ideal, is better than what I've had before. Leaf Blade is still a good physical choice, and Leaf Storm/Draco Meteor can easily allow Baron to Special Sweep again. If it was Overgrow, I probably would focus on Coil and Leaf Blade. Lele's is just annoying.

 

Anyway, buckle up cause this is a long one.

[spoiler=Chapter 6 - We find a Tourist]

When we left off, we had just met an old man who jumped off a cliff and asked us to follow him to become stronger. This is how you either become an anime protagonist or a missing person.

 

Because a young child asked us to.

 

We progress onto route 20, which means trainers and a new Pokémon. Along with lots of murder for Lele and Baron.

 

First up, this youngster. It is also raining.

 

Lele managed to take down the first opponent, a Patrat which had a level on Lele. So I now have no potions. Should’ve brought some. But Lele can bite things now.

 

The next opponent of a raccoon fell to the mighty Baron. Hurray for completely unnecessary crits. Baron also obtained Vine Whip.

 

After picking up some potions and getting everyone healed up, we have one more obstacle before we can get our third party member.

 

Oh, three Pokémon. Which means level 4-5s.

 

Well, damn. Not only did it crit, but also won a speed tie. Lele bows out after one chapter.

 

Needless to say, Baron got revenge.

 

The Purrloin and Sunkern she had we completely useless. That Pidgey on the otherhand.

 

This is a nice find. 5% chance for a Shroomish. You can also find Bagons here, though only a 2% chance.

 

Bingo.

 

That is a good nature. Also, he is named Gregg because I have a craving for a sausage roll.

 

We now move onto the third trainer in our path. Another one with 3 level 5s.

 

This was annoying to see. Spearows have peck, both my Pokémon are Grass. Luckily, Gregg scored a crit on his first move, then was growled the next turn.

With Petey’s Lillipup dead, his third Pokémon is another Flying. So, it is time for Baron, as Gregg’s defence was lowered.

 

And the Hoothoot done nothing. It tried and failed to use Hypnosis, then used Foresight. Then died.

 

Since we can’t progress this way without a gym badge, it is time to head to the farm.

 

Here we are, the farm which is focused on Mareep rearing.

 

And our catch is an Azurill, could be better.

 

All it did was Tail Whip.

 

Naughty + Huge Power + STAB priority move after evolving. Azu isn’t bad. Now before I progress as there is a fight with Hugh before he can get his map, it is time to train.

 

After training against a selection of these along with Mareeps and Tyrouges, my team is now ready to fight Hugh.

 

And so, we begin our rematch, currently sitting 1-0.

 

I may be a wee bit over levelled , but levels mean everything here.

 

That Hugh Power STAB Headbutt.

 

Victory is now 2-0 to me.

 

Looks like the owners have shown up.

 

Free item, this will help Azu.

 

They seem to have lost one of their dogs.

 

Calm down Hugh. It’ll be fine, I’m pretty sure the dog can take care of itself.

 

An on hand healing station, meaning we don’t need to head back to a PokéCenter.

 

We found another trainer. Who had nothing of value.

 

We then beat up a Janitor.

 

And this happens.

 

Yes, yes, a move shall be forgotten and replaced with Dragon Rage. It is stupidly good early game. Set 40 damage is good.

 

Goodbye Wrap.

 

That’ll help with training.

 

That is a suspicious person with what I assume to be the missing Herdier.

 

I’m sorry, but you failed so I don’t care.

 

The grunt throws us a TM and then runs away.

 

Now that the Ranch is done, we can return to Alder.

 

Alder decides that because we are too powerful, we must fight these school kids instead of him training us. It was an easy win because Dragon Rage. Also, Seymour had Water types, so Leaf Tornado also worked.

 

Oh yeah, the Medal box. I forgot that was a thing.

 

Alder has given us our next challenge. Clear the Aspertia Gym.

 

And I have no idea what this is.

 

Oh, it’s for Keldeo.

 

Berries, Unova’s limited resource. Alder then goes on about taking the Gym challenge.

 

I spy a familiar face.

 

Battle Music - Rabi-Ribi OST - Sudden Death - 3R2

This will be the final battle for this chapter.

 

Gregg takes down Roxanne’s Anorith with a combination of Bullet Seed and Stun Spore.

 

The next opponent is Nosepass.

 

Who fell to the same combo. Both Anorith and Nosepass had super-effective moves in Bug Bite and Ice Punch, but Gregg’s defence held.

 

The final opponent was Lileep, which died to Dragon Rage.

 

With us healed up, that wraps us. Next time we officially take on a Gym Leader and head onwards to the next city.

 

Entries into the Ever-Expanding Graveyard:

Lele, the Patrat.

 

 

[Azure Wolf]

We now take our next step in our journey through Unova, which is so far going remarkably better this time. I've now jinxed it and will wipe out completely in the next few chapters haven't I. It'll be Colress. It is always Colress.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 7 - The First Badge and a New Challenge]

Last time we lost Lele to a Pidgey, while gaining Azu and Gregg. We then fought our rival, annoyed a Plasma grunt, then beat up a tourist from Hoenn. Now it is time to clear Aspertia City Gym.

 

Free water. Clyde is the best of the Gym Guides.

 

 

That I am.

This’ll be easy then.

First up Pedro.

First enemy is a Rattata.

 

Bullet seed wins. The Rattata had Flame Wheel which thankfully missed.

 

Next is a Whismur, which died after surviving the initial bullet seed and began shouting.

 

Finally, we fight a Snubbull, which dies with no issues what so ever.

 

Our next opponent is Serena.

 

Who has a pigeon.

 

After switching out for Azu and killing the sky rat, we now fight a small pink ball. Who gets shotted by headbutt.

 

Finally, we have a Cleffa, which also dies to headbutt. I have now exacted vengeance against the kin of my nemesis.

 

Now for our first official Gym battle.

 

I have 7 levels on this and Dragon Rage. It died.

 

This battle is going to be repetitive isn’t it.

 

Ooh, a Munchlax.

 

That had a fair amount of health, probably around 70 as it went up above half from eating the Oran berry.

 

But have no fear, Dragon Rage still wins.

 

Your Gym trainers done more damage than you did.

 

Basic Badge get.

 

TM83 get. Anyway, time to heal up and try to get past that Hiker now.

 

Oh, it’s Bianca.

 

Bianca gives the better TM.

 

Our first introduction to Juniper is done through a four-way phone call. Blah blah stuff about wanting the Pokédex and Cheren wanting his old team back. We can call Bianca for how much Pokemon like us, Cheren for type match-ups and abilities, and Juniper for the Pokédex progress.

 

Hugh, you need to calm down. He just got off the phone.

 

I said calm down.

 

Pointless item obtained. Bianca also tells us there is a gym in Virbank City just past Floccesy Town, which gives us our next goal.

 

Bianca, we were just talking.

 

I don’t need it. Distribution is different as this is a hack. I also don’t open the Pokédex.

 

The Hiker thinks he’s tough, does he.

 

No idea.

 

Well this is completely fair. We get a Pokémon when were, what 12 (based off Rosa’s manga counterpart Whitely), were as these pre-schoolers are given creatures which can be extremely dangerous.

 

“It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.” This thing could kill someone. And a 3-4 year old is given it. That is risky.

 

I am offended that you thought I was on your level.

 

Dark Grass, perfect for training in. Double Battles and higher levels.

 

Super Rod get, now I can get something in Virbank City.

 

Another pre-schooler which thought they could win. Gregg also levelled up and wanted to learn Mega Drain, but since his Sp.Atk sucks, Leech Seed is a better recovery move.

 

That can power up Gregg’s Bullet Seed.

 

Well, I beat them up first so they are probably recovering from that.

 

We now have our first Double Battle, against a set of twins.

 

The twins were kind of annoying having Venipede and Seewaddle, and only attacked Gregg with Poison Sting and Bug Bite.

 

But we now get another evolution, then another after Azu levels up again since Marill evolves at level 16.

 

Oh, Cherish Balls… Shiny normal Pokéballs.

 

After getting off the phone with mum, we cycle right into family drama. We are also enlightened to the existence of PokéStar Studios.

 

Walking down into the Virbank Complex we find another TM.

 

And our catch is a Flying type. It’s not Taillow, but Spearows are cool.

 

Bingo.

 

A completely neutral nature, which is better than a bad one. Not having a Flying-type move was helpful as it allowed Gregg to tank it better.

 

Heading back into Virbank City to fish, we get our sixth catch of the challenge.

 

Bingo.

 

Nature is fine, would probably end up using more Special moves on it anyway.

 

And that is us for this Chapter. Next time we take on Virbank Gym, another Hoenn Tourist, and explore Pokémon’s Hollywood. Probably going to grind for a bit, to get MacCumail and Sal up to par, as well as get Azu to become an Azumarill, probably aim for mid to late 20s.

 

Entries into the Ever-Expanding Graveyard:

Nothing, zip, nada. A mass entry is probably eminent. 

 

 

[LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow]

I'm rooting for MacCumail

Also wow you're pretty high leveled aren't ya

[Azure Wolf]

I'm rooting for MacCumail

Also wow you're pretty high leveled aren't ya

It's always good to be a bit over levelled. For example Iris's Haxorus normally is level 59/63, and 78/83 on the rematch depending on whether you are playing Normal or Challenge mode, whereas is Blaze Black/Volt White 2 the Haxorus is level 75/79, going up to 90/98 on the rematch. So being highly levelled is important.

[Azure Wolf]

With the next chapter released, we are now a quarter of our way through the Gym Challenge. Though the movie aspect is way more important.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 8 - We Make Our Debut]

Chapter Theme - Sky Island Town - Rabi-Ribi OST

Last time we took on Cheren in the Aspertia City Gym and finished off route 20, as well as catching 2 new team members, Sal the Spearow and MacCumail the Finneon. After we left off last time I done a bit of levelling to make sure no-one dies and just cleared up Virbank Complex netting TM94 Rock Smash after beating up three workers who use used either Fire, Electric or Poison type Pokemon. Now to continue with our journey through Unova.

Our current team, changes include Azu, Sal, and Gregg evolving.

 

First item of business, this Harlequin. He, and two in Castelia can give a starter from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, or Sinnoh depending on the season.

 

Since it is Spring, this guy gives us a Squirtle, now named Ulysses. Nature is grand, but since I already have 2 Water-types and don’t care for the Squirtle line, he will be boxed as a back-up if things start going bad.

 

Now time to take on Virbank Gym. By interrupting practice. First target the drummer.

 

Roughneck indeed, he threatened to knock us out whether we got in his way or not.

 

First up a Grimer.

 

Then a Koffing.

 

And finally, a Nidorino. All of which die to Rain boosted STAB Water Pulse. Now to get antidotes as I forgot.

 

After getting a few antidotes, we now face the guitarist.

 

Who has a Stunky

 

A Budew.

 

And a Nidorina.

 

Well you don’t have to shout.

 

We now face our second Gym leader, the Poison user Roxie.

 

Whose first casualty is a Croagunk, who appeared after switching out a Trubbish after two layers of Toxic Spikes.

 

Though due to those spikes anything of than Gregg and Sal are bad choices to switch into.

 

With Roxie’s Koffing now defeat, that only leaves her Whirlipede. MaCumail also gains another level. He wanted to learn Captivate but only being able to hit Females is restrictive.

 

After MacCumail gets dangerously low on health after a Steamroller crit and Whilipede now outspeeding thanks to two Agilities, we now use Gregg.

 

Hurray for Priority moves.

 

We are now the proud owner of the Toxic Badge and the TM09 Venoshock

 

.

Movie star time.

 

But first, who is this on the docks. Why none other than the second Hoenn tourist.

 

Let’s see what Brawly can do.

 

His Machop does nothing.

 

His Meditite survives one 3 hit Fury Strike, and gets off a Psycho Cut.

 

His Scraggy manages to hurt Baron through Sucker Punch.

 

Finally, the Makuhita does some damage with an Ice Punch. And with that we are two of the 11 Hoenn tourists defeated.

 

We now take our first steps into stardom.

 

He really had no choice in what his job path was, did he.

 

I will take you up on that offer.

 

Yeah, the movie sucked. I would want my money back but I didn’t spend anything to get in.

 

Sure. I actually enjoy doing these.

 

I just watched a film with him in it which was released not too long ago. Which sucked. Is this what I think it is.

 

Dammit it is. My first movie is a reboot of a film which just came out. By all means this shouldn’t sell well.

 

Only in the Pokémon world are movies filmed, edited and released all within the same day.              

 

Yeah, this isn’t a large audience.

 

Well, it is the highest grossing film, and for the protagonist to be a completely new to acting, I would say this is a success.

 

I love my fans. They give useful items. Anyway, time to catch a boat.

 

Dammit. These people again.

 

Yeah, now I can live my life of being a lumberjack. Since Team Plasma are cowards, we have to give chase to route 20.

 

You just came from that direction. Also, the ocean doesn’t care about your problems.

 

Why thank you Sherlock.

 

Yes, it is awfully suspicious. What do your powers of deduction say then Sherlock? Nothing apparently, you just leave.

 

Now I have a better chance of abusing the Shiny clause.

 

First stop Liberty Garden.

 

Look who it is.

 

Victini get. It wouldn’t get in Greatballs but a normal Pokéball sure. Thank god for Steel Wing.

 

Now we have our first Fire-type, and the god of war on our side. Nature could’ve been a bit better as V-Create is a Physical Move. Now I need Heart Scales to get V-Create, Fusion Flare and Fusion Bolt.

 

And that wraps us up. Next time we explore Castelia, get two more starters and whatever crap will happen regarding Team Plasma next time.

 

Entries into the Ever-Expanding Graveyard:

None

 

 

[Azure Wolf]

Well after being busy for a few days, we now reach chapter 9 of these Nuzlockes.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 9 - Exploring the Big City]

Last time we left off, we arrived in Castelia after getting our second badge and becoming a movie star, as well as a small scuffle with Team Plasma. We can now begin our trip around Castelia City.

 

First stop, the Battle Company. As I can train here and there is a harlequin for the harlequin hunt.

 

Can’t Pokémon battles be opinion battles, in a sort of “might makes right” way?

 

More easy training.

 

One down, two to go.

 

I don’t really care for a tour, but I am up for a battle.

 

As a reward for beating him, we get gifted two Quick Balls.

 

Let’s just steal items from this company.

 

Cool, all that matters is whether we battle.

 

Just take the elevator up, that should allow you to find out.

 

More free stuff.

 

This guy needs to meet a quota.

 

This guy gives us Timer Balls.

 

The spy’s info was right. The entire company is run by a child.

 

I believe it was more that my Pokémon were higher levelled.

 

The second seasonal starter giver. However, since our party is full we will have to come back later. Since it is Spring the one I can get is a Torchic.

 

The second Harlequin Hunt person.

 

And the third and final one.

 

Why is Clyde standing outside the gym?

 

Dammit Burgh. I suck at finding things.

 

So, this isn’t the first time then?

 

Not actively, but yes.

 

My first thought would be the large sailing ship in the harbour.

 

On our way to catch up with Iris, we get a Rare Candy for completing the Harlequin Hunt.

 

So, we’re not investigating the large suspicious boat then?

 

I am not really in suitable wear for walking around in a sewer.

 

No, but apparently they are hiding in the sewers.

 

I’m pretty sure they will be dirty if we do find them here.

 

I still don’t like this.

 

I am pretty sure I could beat you if we fought right now. The current record is 2-0 to me.

 

Then it sucks to be you then. Now we have a portable PokéCenter, and complete annoyance.

 

Well I get a pick of two rats for my catch here.

 

Thankfully it got in the ball, or else it would’ve been murdered by Rollout.

 

They really were hiding in the sewers.

 

You do look the part.

 

Time for a double battle.

 

Yes, they do. That battle also proved I am better than you, since you lost your Pignite.

 

What a coincidence.

 

Yeah, Strength which is now Rock-type.

 

I’ll be training. Ares and Sal can both be useful against you.

 

But first, another catch.

 

This is okay, since Rhyperiors are cool.

 

Bingo.

 

Another TM.

 

Dammit. I could’ve had a Garchomp.

 

That battle wasn’t hard.

 

Neither was this one.

 

This Poryon had Trace, which became Contrary. So, the Scientist being the smart man he is used his X Sp.Def.

 

I smacked your Porygon around not you. Now with all the trainers I can reach in Relic Passage defeated, time to go grab seasonal starters.

 

No, he is just generally mad.

 

Damn the natures on Rina and Ryan hurt. Now I need to find a Flame Orb for Rina, and get a Protector for Ryan.

 

And that is us for this chapter. After some off-screen training, we go to fight Burgh and whatever tourist is sitting around Castelia.

 

 

 

[LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow]

That's a nice Rhyhorn name you got there.

Shame about the nature thoug

[Azure Wolf]

That's a nice Rhyhorn name you got there.

Shame about the nature though

Yeah, the nature could've been better.

 

Anyway, we now proceed with Chapter 10, and a slight return to the entire reason this exists.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 10 - Artists, Tourists, and Scientists.]

Last time we explored around Castelia and fought Team Plasma in the sewers. Now we will fight Burgh and whatever Hoenn tourist we find here.

 

First things first. I remembered that Castelia had its own little grass area in BW2 so we can get another Pokémon.

 

We do get a nifty Moon Stone as well.

 

I’m getting the Petilil, as Lilligants are better than Whimsicotts.

 

Here we have Yuri, as Petilil and Liligant are kind of based of lilies. Nature could’ve been a bit better as she’ll mainly be using Special Attacks. Anyway, boxing Gregg and Azu, we go to train up Ares, Ryan, and Yuri.

 

Now with the levels of our teams being around 30, time to take own the Castelia City Gym.

 

First up, Clarence. Who did have a Pinsir with Vital Throw and Revenge, which did mean using Ryan alone was out of the question.

 

Next is Jack. Who was soloed by Ryan.

 

Third is Gary, who shouldn’t be a problem as his Pokémon are going to be lower levelled than the previous two.

 

The fourth and final gym trainer is Anders.

 

We now reach Burgh, who has got his entire room covered in permanently wet paint.

 

Yes, well I have a rhino made of rock and a Pokémon which brings victory.

 

We begin.

 

This should be one Strength away from dying.

 

Damn Defence Order preventing me from getting a OHKO.

 

That is better.

 

Time to burn his Ace.

 

It worked.

 

Another Bug/Flying.

 

Nevermind, it had Giga Drain.

 

Turns out, Masquerain is Bug/Water in Blaze Black/Volt White 2. Still it was burned.

 

Next up, a Scyther.

 

Flying Gem/Technician Wing Attack hurts a bit.

 

Considering I most definitely out speed it, it is 4x weak to Fire, and is your last Pokémon, I do believe you could be in trouble.

 

It had a Focus Sash.

 

Never fear though, Sal is here.

 

Insect Badge and TM81 X-Scissor. Now time to heal, bury Ryan, and find our tourist.

 

We got jumped by a man who hands out TM70 Flash.

 

Now whether my Sherlock jokes (if you can call them that) were intentional or not is up to you.

 

You can try. I am annoyed I lost Ryan right now.

 

His first Pokémon didn’t do much other than Rain Dance.

 

He had his Manecetric out before this which was a pain. Besides from paralyzing Ares, and me stupidly not having anything to get rid of it, it had a Life Orb.

 

That is now two of my Pokémon paralyzed.

 

And his final one was just there, not doing much.

 

It’s a guy we briefly met in the sewers.

 

Sure, nothing bad could happen now could it.

 

I’ll be sure to remember it. Anyway, he wants to battle on Route 4. Before that though we get another Pokemon.

 

Bianca do you have nothing else to do.

 

Good, one of the best Key Items.

 

I’ll remember that. I have also remembered that Breeders can be refought every time you enter the area they are in. New training dummy.

 

That was boring.

 

Now before we go fight Colress and see what the mysterious wall is, let’s find a Pokemon. Preferable a Sandile.

 

I was hoping for a Sandile as Elesa is next so a Ground-type would’ve been useful. Training Terra is an option.

 

Damn it. Anyway, lets fight Colress.

 

I want one.

 

Time to fight the scientist with the snazzy sprite animation.

 

His first casualty.

 

His second casualty.

 

And the third.

 

The fourth, which had an Eviolite. However, things which do a set damage don’t care for it.

 

And his final one. Which was already at one health from Ares before it used Volt Switch.

 

Another TM.

 

That would be nice.

 

If you say so. Anyway, time to cut to the Desert Resort in hopes of a Sandile.

 

Now for the moment of truth. Other grounds available are Sandshrew and Trapinch outside, with them as well as Hippopotas inside. Though Trapinch would be ideal, is also the hardest to find, while Sandile is the easiest and is still awesome.

 

I already have 4 Grass-types. Looks like Terra is going to be the one taking me through Nimbasa Gym. Unless I count outside and inside Desert Resort as two different areas as they have different catch lists.

 

We have our 5^th Grass-type.

 

Well, the nature is sort of decent? I think the Cacnea line has more physical moves, so a bit more Sp.Def is nice. But Nic is probably not going to be used. Unless Baron, Gregg, Terra, and Yuri all die.

 

And that is us for this chapter. Will probably train up Terra off screen, though Grass does hurt as Elesa does have an array of Fire, Flying and Ice moves, so being part Grass does hurt more than being pure Ground.

 

Entries in to the Ever-Expanding Graveyard:

Ryan, the Rhyhorn.

 

 

[LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow]

NOOO WHYYYYY

Well that's sad...

[Azure Wolf]

NOOO WHYYYYY

Well that's sad...

Ryan was to be my main for Elesa, as outside of the Lanturn (and possibly the Electrabuzz), he should've been able to kill everything using Bulldoze or Strength. But alas, I am bad at planning.

 

[spoiler=Chapter 11 - Arrival at the Shining City]

Last time we left off we explored route 4 a bit after beating Burgh, Watson, and Colress. We did net a Cacnea named Nic. After thinking it over, places such as the Desert Resort or Relic Passage which have two different catching lists are counted as two different areas. So, that gives us the inside area of the Desert Resort, as well as Relic Castle as two catches we can get before heading to Nimbasa City. So, away we go.

 

The inside area of Desert Resort, also has a nice nurse we can use to heal.

 

That is not a Ground-type.

 

I may have accidentally killed it. I could’ve got a Togepi via NPC trade or just levelled it. To Relic Castle.

 

Another TM, which will come in handy.

 

While trying to avoid trainers so I have things to train on later this guy spots us. He lost.

 

Well, we can get a Litwick from Relic Castle.

 

Another team member has been obtained.

 

Well, we continue onwards to Nimbasa. But first Join Avenue.

 

Thank you, can I get on through now.

 

Don’t really care.

 

Don’t say it.

 

Please no.

 

Yes, I do, but please don’t say it.

 

Dammit. No, I won’t.

 

Why me? I am 12 years old, and I am not going to be here all that often. That is not a good choice for a manager. But since this is a forced choice.

 

I don’t like you.

 

Really, Dammit and Huh are acceptable answers to screening questions.

 

My name is perfectly acceptable.

 

Cool. Let’s build an entire commercial centre in a tunnel.

 

While I don’t care for Join Avenue it is useful.

 

Moomoo Milk, one of the best value healing items. 500 Pokédollars for a thing of milk.

 

Now that that is over, we arrive in Nimbasa City.

 

We find a Thunder Stone, though we have no use for it.

 

Here is Cier, the Litwick. I believe that nature on Cier is fine, as the Litwick line isn’t that fast anyway.

 

Oh, who is this?

 

That is entirely acceptable.

 

Cool.

 

Our first match in Nimbasa is against train people.

 

Dammit. I now have no ground-types. Elesa is going to murder me.

 

They made my life more difficult than it needed to be. Thankfully there is Route 5 and 16, as well as Lostlorn Forest, as well as a Hidden Grotto. I can bounce back from this.

 

Dammit, it’s Bianca again.

 

Good, you aren’t useless. Now Sal has a Flying move, since I accidentally forgot Aerial Ace.

 

It’s a Munchlax. This is decent.

 

It is most definitely bulky. Water Pulse from MacCumail wasn’t doing much.

 

Leftovers + Amnesia + Fairly high Sp.Def = Pain to catch. Thankfully, Timer Balls. Moveset is annoying to work with though. Time to patch it up a bit.

 

That is a bit better. Time to catch our Route 5 partner.

 

Bliztles are cool. If it has Motor Drive, even better.

 

Bingo. Now to the PokéCenter to check it and heal up.

 

Here we have Vodka, named after the best Horse Girl, as zebras are just pissed off horses. Would’ve preferred Motor Drive or Lightning Rod to aid against Elesa. There are also no prominent grass trainers in Unova, outside the PWT. To route 16 I go.

 

Oh, a Glameow.

 

You can be named after the Galactic Commander. Now for our Lostlorn Forest catch.

 

It’s a Pinsir.

 

Got it. Was afraid it was going to kill itself with Submission.

 

Looking for the sun stone in Nimbasa, and it has been changed to Frozen Ore, which is used to get Glaceon. Though I can get a Sun Stone in the Virbank Complex after completing the Habitat list. So that is on hold.

 

Here we have Mars and Crush. Look at all those fighting moves. Crush’s nature is brilliant as well. Crush may now be one of my favourite catches.

 

So, with a lot of running around, there shall be training before I start the next chapter and fight Elesa and the tourist, mainly because the Gym leaders are now caught up to my levels. My highest is 36, Elesa’s Zebrastrika is 35. Though there is a Breeder in Lostlorn Forest, as well as the Stadiums so I have trainers I can fight.

 

Entries into the Ever-Expanding Graveyard:

Terra, the Torterra.

 

 

[LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow]

Ouch, it's like the game is trying to make Elesa harder.

Also I hoped someone else besides me liked Join Avenue :(