[RVL] JOSH DEVLIN STANDARD ROUTE [PLAYER: LARS]

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[RVL] JOSH DEVLIN STANDARD ROUTE [PLAYER: LARS]
POSTED ON Feb 26, 2023 16:26:43 GMT
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Time to tackle this shit, then!

He wondered what the hell he would pick, however since the Skarmory looked ready to go at a breakneck pace, he selected the ‘focus on speed training’ option and hoped for the best.



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December 12
Goldenrod, Johto
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Mauville Gym Leader
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"With great speed comes great responsibility."
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[RVL] JOSH DEVLIN STANDARD ROUTE [PLAYER: LARS]
POSTED ON Feb 27, 2023 8:34:33 GMT
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"Good idea! We'll find a great spot for Bladestorm to practice!"[break][break]

With that, you hop on Bladestorm's back and take him for a flight on the AERO KNOT course, the Gym Leader behind you as a passenger. While the three laps around the course aren't too special as the Skarmory flies in the titular knot, progress is steady. Josh feels like feels the session isn't a standout one, but is an important step on the way.[break][break]

Bladestorm's Speed went up from Rank A to Rank S![break][break]

The next week, you meet back up with Gym Leader late afternoon, the racing star looking bushed after an intense day of back-to-back challenges. He seems very happy with how preparations are going. "You're back! What's on the docket this week?"


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❤️ The overland leg.

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❤️ The aquatic leg.


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❤️ The aerial leg.





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[RVL] JOSH DEVLIN STANDARD ROUTE [PLAYER: LARS]
POSTED ON Mar 6, 2023 9:26:54 GMT
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Okay, it was time to actually go for the last route.

He then cackled and picked ‘the aquatic leg’ as he wondered what would happen next.



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Goldenrod, Johto
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POSTED ON Mar 6, 2023 15:36:38 GMT
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Several of Josh's most well-known Pokémon crowd around you, beady-eyed in anticipation of being chosen for the big race.[break][break]

"It is the opening leg of the race, after all! Gonna be important to get early position! Which Pokémon of mine do you think has the best shot at taking the gold? We'll get that one into top shape!"


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❤️ SNacker the Sharpedo

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❤️ Keiga the Kingdra


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❤️ Illumina the Lanturn


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❤️ (CUSTOM FIELD) Another Pokémon at his Gym





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[RVL] JOSH DEVLIN STANDARD ROUTE [PLAYER: LARS]
POSTED ON Mar 9, 2023 20:40:14 GMT
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Which one… which one was his preferred Water ride ‘mon? Ah, shit!

Maybe he should pay more attention—and then picked the ‘Snacker the Sharpedo’ option anyway because the clue kind of… was there? Start of the race, put on the mileage and all that.

Go fast, they said.



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[RVL] JOSH DEVLIN STANDARD ROUTE [PLAYER: LARS]
POSTED ON Mar 9, 2023 21:56:53 GMT
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Josh looked excited to train his very fastest aquatic Pokémon alongside you. He flails in anticipation of being let loose on the Racing Grounds' SWITCHBACK aquatic course, which test a variety of skills. Of course, the Bully of the Sea was designed for straight-line sprints, much like most aquatic predators.[break][break]
"Give him room to swim, and he'll be unstoppable! I can already see him leading the race wire-to-wire! What should the focus of our training be for this week?"


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❤️ (ROLL TWICE) Focus on agility training.

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❤️ (ROLL TWICE) Focus on strength training.


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❤️ (ROLL TWICE) Focus on speed training.


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❤️ (ROLL TWICE) (CUSTOM FIELD) Focus on another aspect of racing.





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[RVL] JOSH DEVLIN STANDARD ROUTE [PLAYER: LARS]
POSTED ON Mar 10, 2023 18:55:04 GMT
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Speed—the kid really did live up to the moniker ‘the master of faster’ so what else would he do, but pick the ‘focus on speed training’ option and hope that his luck didn’t fuck him over!

Ah well. Time to go on a bumpy ride!



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POSTED ON Mar 10, 2023 21:55:52 GMT
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"It is Snacker's weakest point as a racing Pokémon, but with how well things have been going, I'm sure we can improve it! C'mon, let's ride!"[break][break]

With that, you hop on Snacker's back and take him for a swim through the DOUBLE BRANCHES course, the Gym Leader behind you as a passenger. After the first lap as a warm-up, the water-type turns on his AQUA JET at its highest setting. You feel his back slam upward into you as it starts up, bucking you harshly, but you are barely able to hold on. He only turns off the high-pressure expulsion of water when making turns, bouncing along the waves at frightening speeds. Josh is indifferent about how today's session went.[break][break]

Snacker's Speed went up from Rank S to Rank XS![break][break]

"Alright, it's crunch time!" Josh greets you with a smile as you meet up with him, the relay scheduled for next week. He is in good spirits and has high hopes to come out of next week with a win. "This is it! What should we work on this final week before the big race?"


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❤️ The overland leg.

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❤️ The aquatic leg.


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❤️ The aerial leg.





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[RVL] JOSH DEVLIN STANDARD ROUTE [PLAYER: LARS]
POSTED ON Mar 12, 2023 18:02:17 GMT
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Oh shit. What option was he going to pick now?

Yikes…

He then chose ‘the overland leg’ option because what else was there?



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POSTED ON Mar 12, 2023 18:16:47 GMT
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Saber bounds toward the two of you, ready to push himself to his limits in order to give himself the best chance possible to bring Josh's team of three Pokémon to a win. "What shall we work on this week? This will be freshest in his mind as we head into race day!"


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❤️ (ROLL TWICE) Focus on agility training.

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❤️ (ROLL TWICE) Focus on strength training.


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❤️ (ROLL TWICE) Focus on speed training.


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❤️ (ROLL TWICE) (CUSTOM FIELD) Focus on another aspect of racing.





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[RVL] JOSH DEVLIN STANDARD ROUTE [PLAYER: LARS]
POSTED ON Mar 12, 2023 18:24:05 GMT
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There was nothing else to it.

This was his Manectric, and only one option burned clear:

He picked the ‘focus on speed training’ and hoped for the best!



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POSTED ON Mar 12, 2023 18:44:28 GMT
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"Sounds like a winner! Let's see what you can do with Saber!"[break][break]

With that, you hop on Saber's back and take him for a run through the THUNDER ROAD course, the Gym Leader behind you as a passenger. With a storm brewing above Josh's favorite race course, Saber absorbs the latent electricity in the air to propel himself to speeds you never thought were possible from a Manectric. You hold on for dear life as you push Saber as fast as his QUICK ATTACK can carry him. Was this what it would be like to ride the Great Raikou? As you slide to a stop aboard a hyperventilating Manectric, Josh seems very pleased about his chances to win the race, especially with how fast you've made his most loyal Pokémon!![break][break]

Saber's Speed went up from Rank S to Rank XS![break][break]

The next week, you head to the Beautifly & Dustox in Fortree, one of the most renowned sports bars in Fortree City. Your training with Snacker paid off. While he didn't round every corner perfectly, he did a passable to good job on them. Making great use of Aqua Jet to reach the end of the channel in sixth place.[break][break]

Your training with Bladestorm paid off, the Tailwind-powered Skarmory zooming past the competition as his wings ring with a loud, terrifying tinny sound that forces him to nose up to discharge Air Cutter building between the wing blades by mistake. He has the leaders in sight. The Gym Leader lands and takes a seat on his Manectric, going into the final leg in third place.[break][break]

The overland leg, the anchor leg of the race, is where your work with Josh's Manectric really shines. Saber shoots off the line so fast that his rider is nearly thrown from the saddle. The booth commentary is almost entirely focused on Josh as he has a course record on his sights, the electric wolf approaching the speed of the Johto legendary Pokémon some associate his species with. The battle for second place eventually becomes far more interesting to watch than the Manectric shooting across the finish line at speeds that would make even other Pokémon racers sick. Josh finishes in FIRST PLACE by a colossal margin.[break][break]

After the award ceremony, you receive a phone call from the Master of Faster, with a simple yet loud greeting of "YEAH!! I WON! I WON!!"[break][break]

JOSH DEVLIN STANDARD ROUTE COMPLETE - BEST ENDING


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[RVL] JOSH DEVLIN STANDARD ROUTE [PLAYER: LARS]
POSTED ON Mar 12, 2023 21:49:17 GMT
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“Well, what do you know I didn’t fuck it up.”

That got a little smirk to flash across his features as he somehow, by some weird-ass stroke of luck, managed to get the best ending? Every disastrous choice aside?

Damn. He whistled and chuckled quietly.



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POSTED ON Mar 14, 2023 4:39:57 GMT
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