LEAGUE FACTION RACE

i used to dream in the dark of palisades park

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LEAGUE FACTION RACE
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[attr="class","omgentop"]LEAGUE FACTION RACE



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RAID EVENT



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Victory Road Pokémon Ruby/Pokémon Sapphire - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate


THE RACE BEGINS



THE SOUND OF WAR baptizes the island with offerings of fainted pokemon and broken war vessels. constant battle remaps its fluid borders with newborn landmarks. ones that disappear when high tide forces both sides to give up ground.

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for the ocean too wishes to claim this island for itself.

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despite the intensity, neither faction is able to dominate the battlefield long enough to drive off all opposition. when trainers find themselves exhausted, they retreat under the suppressive cover fire of their allies.

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wounds are patched. pokemon are traded. and combatants return to continue the fight their predecessors couldn’t finish.

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in time, this constant ebb and flow of trainers draw as long as the days grow old.

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the only semblance of peace comes from the vast mountain jutting from the island’s center. here, curious trainers try to find a way to infiltrate a cavern with no entrance. energy readings proves that there’s something inside but no one knows how to access it.

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not until ’s SKELEDIRGE and ’s GOLURK step onto a buried PRESSURE PANEL.

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stone walls grumble as an opening creaks wide. it’s not enough to crawl through but with added WEIGHT, or strong enough pokemon, it just may be possible to pry it wide enough to enter.

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ROUND 1


PLEASE REVIEW THE MECHANICS SECTION PRIOR TO REPLYING


TO PROCEED, players will have to utilize pokemon whose total POKEDEX WEIGHT reaches 1600 lbs. [break][break]

players who wish to participate this round should make a post that: [break][break]

  • mentions their pokemon stepping on the PRESSURE PANEL or forcibly widening the opening for others.
  • include the pokemon species and it’s pokedex weight in their notes.


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players may pay 500 MP to assist with clearing this obstacle. they must still post but will not be considered ‘used up’ by the race. [break][break]

their post will count as 400 lbs or the weight of their pokemon (whichever is more advantageous). [break][break]

battle match ups will be posted in the next MOD POST.


RACE MECHANICS



RULES


THIS MEGATHREAD will test how well your faction can clear moderator requirements in a timely manner. [break][break]

each player and their representative pokemon is a resource for your faction to utilize. each round will introduce an obstacle that certain pokemon can clear. [break][break]

it is up to players to address these obstacles by following the moderator prompt. [break][break]

for this particular round, multiple players will have to respond to the prompt until the collective weight of all player’s pokemon exceed 1600 lbs.
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it should be noted that each participant can only post ONE TIME. once you have cleared an obstacle, you are essential ‘used up’. [break][break]

using this round as an example, those trainers and their pokemon will be left behind, holding the door open so that their allies can venture deeper into the cave.
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the EXCEPTION to this rule is if a participants wants to pay 500 MP. this will allow a player to assist with the obstacle without being ‘used up’. [break][break]

each faction will tackle the same obstacles with different values to reflect the disparity in players. once an obstacle is cleared, a moderator will provide information on which players cleared that particular obstacle. [break][break]

those player may now create a FACTION RACE BATTLE. this is just a battle thread that allows both participants to earn MP.


FAQ


WHICH OBSTACLE SHOULD I CLEAR?



[break][break]

if your pokemon is versatile, you should pick an obstacle your pokemon excels at. for the first round, players with the heaviest pokemon for their faction were tagged as a hint. if no obstacle sticks out, you may want to wait just to ensure your faction does not hit a bottleneck.

[break][break]

however, account for the OOC aspects of this event. if you do not think you will be available later on, or cannot finish a FACTION RACE BATTLE quickly, you may want to clear an obstacle asap.

[break][break]

WHY WOULD I PAY 500 MP TO HELP CLEAR?



[break][break]

to help your faction progress in the event! should one faction fall behind by the end of the event, this will have an effect on the narrative outcome.

[break][break]

another reason you may want to contribute is to post again. some players may enjoy the spotlight or feeling that their character is actively contributing to their faction. however, it should be noted that this does not entitle paying players to rewards or moderated acknowledgement.

[break][break]

WHEN SHOULD I PAY 500 MP?



[break][break]

your faction may run low on resources the longer this event goes on. if they stall due to a bottleneck, that would be the most opportune time to assist. likewise, if your faction is coming close to a deadline, your help may ensure that they clear it on time.

[break][break]

WHY IS THIS EVENT CALLED A RACE?



[break][break]

both faction are attempting to clear obstacles by deadline. should they be unable to, they will face a steeper obstacle or just have to wait longer before the next moderator response. should a large enough gap happen by the end of the event, this will heavily influence the narrative outcome of the event.

[break][break]

WHY IS THERE A DEADLINE INSTEAD OF ASKING US TO MOD REQ WHEN COMPLETED?



[break][break]

the deadline gives both factions X amount of time to clear. should they be unable to clear by deadline, they will be given a static time delay as well. this is to help mitigate the discrepancy in activity between players within a reasonable threshold along with accommodating varied time zones.


DEADLINE


clear the obstacle by SEPTEMBER 19TH, 11:59PM PST to advance without delay. completing the obstacle after this deadline may come with penalties.[break][break]





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milky

ollie, oliver
he/him
33
august 5
pallet town, kanto
bi (complicated)
evergrande
head ranger
everyone's a sucker for a taste of glory
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ollie morales
LEAGUE FACTION RACE
POSTED ON Sept 18, 2023 4:29:14 GMT
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"me and oreo will go!"

[break][break] ollie's the first to volunteer; the head ranger's broad shoulders can be seen as he breaks apart from the crowd alongside his STEELIX that slithers beside him, steel crunches against rock.

[break][break] it was the only one that made sense, after all — steelix were known for being the heaviest, and ollie was always glad to sacrifice for himself for the good of others, as long as it made sense.

[break][break] emerald eyes find his good friend 's in the crowd.

[break][break] "you'll help too, right illie?"

[break][break] his smile is beaming, as he leads his steelix upon the platform, which groans under it's weight.

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nikki

illie, sap sipper
she/her
26
september 23rd
snowpoint city, sinnoh
bi curious
geneticist
head professor
who are we
to fight the alchemy?
5’8” height
5’8” height
you caged me and then you called me crazy; i am what i am 'cause you trained me.
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illeana reyes
LEAGUE FACTION RACE
POSTED ON Sept 18, 2023 4:50:25 GMT
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[attr="class","illeana i"]her eyes meet the familiar green of and she can't help the small smile that rises.

"yeah, i'll help."

aside from his steelix, her discolored golurk is one of the heaviest pokemon in the group - to not volunteer for everyone else, for the league... well, it wouldn't do her much good.

the scientist and her golurk step forward toward the opposite platform, her movement stopping short as her golurk steps onto the platform. like with ollie's steelix, the golurk's platform creaks beneath its weight...

and her eyes dart up to observe the door.

race.


illie volunteers with shiny golurk (727.5 lbs)



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SHIV'S BOYFRIEND
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AUGUST 12
DISCORD
SHIV-SAMA-O
SHIV'S BOYFRIEND
SHIV-SAMA-O
IS MY GIRLFRIEND
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LEAGUE FACTION RACE
POSTED ON Sept 20, 2023 7:18:34 GMT
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[attr="class","omgentop"]LEAGUE FACTION RACE



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RAID EVENT



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Victory Road Pokémon Ruby/Pokémon Sapphire - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate


A PATH OPENS



WHEN THE SECRET ENTRANCE OPENS, the entire island quakes. an internalized mechanism churns deep within its depths, out of sight, but a reminder to proceed with caution. like DURANTS, each trainer must scramble underground. the constant throe of battle threatens to pick them off should they dally for too long.

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before and can enter, several attack bombard their stationary pokemon. some strikes land true, forcing them off the PRESSURED PLATE. with a resounding slam, the entrance closes shut, isolating them from their allies. there will be time to rejoin them later but for now, they must fight to survive. lest they get swept up as another causality in this unending war.

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ROUND 1 END!

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+ [break][break]
VS [break][break]
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please coordinate between each other if you would like to create a RACE BATTLE THREAD.[break][break]

you may only participate in a SINGLE race battle thread. the thread will function like a normal battle where your characters can earn MP through the same methods applicable to missions. [break][break]

you may also fulfill the following prompt in your race battle thread for 200 MP:[break]

have your REPRESENTATIVE POKEMON killed in action. [break][break]

the pokemon must die due to your character PRIORITIZING keeping the door open over the pokemon's safety and livelihood.







DELVE INTO THE DEEP



THE CAVE LEADS THEM DEEPER INTO THE DARK. no matter how they try to illuminate their path, there are always more shadows awaiting. the path deepens with every step. soon, the sounds of battle are left behind, muffled by the echoes of their own company.

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their spelunking escalates from a sharp decline to a straight drop. upon reaching a clearing, their way forward shifts to downward. right into hell. ropes, pokemon, and whatever other tools they have on them will have to guide them. for many of hoenn’s explorers have acquainted themselves with the unwinding underground of spontaneous TERA TUNNELS.

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well into their descent, the sound of heavy footsteps threaten to sway them off their mounts or harnesses. it looms ever closer, ravenous enough to become an entire stampede. fickle orange lights, no bigger than the pokeballs on their belts, grow increasingly larger as they approach.

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a swarm of HEATRAN approach! something has disturbed their slumber—something that predates your presence in these caves. you can only assume that something further down has forced them out, inadvertently sicking them on you.

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with open maws, they help light the path, expelling a spray of FLAMETHROWER at any and all that stand in their way. fend them off while protecting yourself! their need to escape will overshadow their aggression. as long as you survive long enough to see it.



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ROUND 2


PLEASE REVIEW THE MECHANICS SECTION PRIOR TO REPLYING


TO PROCEED, players will have to utilize a collective total of FOUR pokemon who RESIST FIRE or have an attack that's SUPER EFFECTIVE AGAINST HEATRAN.[break][break]

players who wish to participate this round should make a post that: [break][break]

  • mentions their pokemon and bold WHY THEY RESIST FIRE or WHAT ATTACK THEY'RE USING against the HEATRANS.


[break][break]
players may pay 500 MP to assist with clearing this obstacle. they must still post but will not be considered ‘used up’ by the race. [break][break]

battle match ups will be posted in the next MOD POST.


RACE MECHANICS



RULES


THIS MEGATHREAD will test how well your faction can clear moderator requirements in a timely manner. [break][break]

each player and their representative pokemon is a resource for your faction to utilize. each round will introduce an obstacle that certain pokemon can clear. [break][break]

it is up to players to address these obstacles by following the moderator prompt. [break][break]

it should be noted that each participant can only post ONE TIME. once you have cleared an obstacle, you are essential ‘used up’. [break][break]


the EXCEPTION to this rule is if a participants wants to pay 500 MP. this will allow a player to assist with the obstacle without being ‘used up’. [break][break]

each faction will tackle the same obstacles with different values to reflect the disparity in players. once an obstacle is cleared, a moderator will provide information on which players cleared that particular obstacle. [break][break]

those player may now create a FACTION RACE BATTLE. this is just a battle thread that allows both participants to earn MP.


FAQ


WHICH OBSTACLE SHOULD I CLEAR?



[break][break]

if your pokemon is versatile, you should pick an obstacle your pokemon excels at. for the first round, players with the heaviest pokemon for their faction were tagged as a hint. if no obstacle sticks out, you may want to wait just to ensure your faction does not hit a bottleneck.

[break][break]

however, account for the OOC aspects of this event. if you do not think you will be available later on, or cannot finish a FACTION RACE BATTLE quickly, you may want to clear an obstacle asap.

[break][break]

WHY WOULD I PAY 500 MP TO HELP CLEAR?



[break][break]

to help your faction progress in the event! should one faction fall behind by the end of the event, this will have an effect on the narrative outcome.

[break][break]

another reason you may want to contribute is to post again. some players may enjoy the spotlight or feeling that their character is actively contributing to their faction. however, it should be noted that this does not entitle paying players to rewards or moderated acknowledgement.

[break][break]

WHEN SHOULD I PAY 500 MP?



[break][break]

your faction may run low on resources the longer this event goes on. if they stall due to a bottleneck, that would be the most opportune time to assist. likewise, if your faction is coming close to a deadline, your help may ensure that they clear it on time.

[break][break]

WHY IS THIS EVENT CALLED A RACE?



[break][break]

both faction are attempting to clear obstacles by deadline. should they be unable to, they will face a steeper obstacle or just have to wait longer before the next moderator response. should a large enough gap happen by the end of the event, this will heavily influence the narrative outcome of the event.

[break][break]

WHY IS THERE A DEADLINE INSTEAD OF ASKING US TO MOD REQ WHEN COMPLETED?



[break][break]

the deadline gives both factions X amount of time to clear. should they be unable to clear by deadline, they will be given a static time delay as well. this is to help mitigate the discrepancy in activity between players within a reasonable threshold along with accommodating varied time zones.


DEADLINE


clear the obstacle by SEPTEMBER 22TH, 11:59PM PST to advance without delay. completing the obstacle after this deadline may come with penalties.[break][break]





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noble

hoffman
he/him
twenty-eight
october 20th
blackthorn city, johto
heterosexual
ranger
ex-gym leader
missing no.
5'11" height
5'11" height
old habits die hard, i guess.
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DEREK HOFFMAN
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POSTED ON Sept 21, 2023 5:43:34 GMT
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As the size of their party is reduced, the notion of success is difficult to gauge when one considers just who is left beyond. No use worrying about it now.

Their venture further into the dark, and then down, is quickly met with resistance. An obvious hurdle, though one that takes a surprising form.

"Fuck that's a lot of 'em."

The movement heard all around is soon illuminated by the very breath the creatures drew. Every last one of the HEATRAN spewed a FLAMETHROWER towards them.

But why were they so frantic and hurried? It's a question the ranger doesn't have time for, likewise conjuring his Garchomp in a rushed manner. A tolerance for extreme desert heat and the ability to SURF would bring it's attack crashing into the Heatran collective, succeeded by a distinct hissing as steam filled the area.



tl;dr
GARCHOMP uses SURF (aoe pog?) vs. HEATRAN
GARCHOMP is also FIRE RESISTANT?
RESURFACED TREASURE (LEAGUE)
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lou

lam
he/him
twenty-six
may 7th
hau’oli city, alola
rooksexual (demi)
lilycove gym leader
gym leader
dinner in bed, and korean food, say ‘i love you’ just a little bit too soon.
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The group surges through the opening left by the larger pokemon of and . To be met with immediate resistance isn't necessarily surprising, but the form it takes is. The agitation of the stampede feels almost ominous - that there's maybe far worse than a cascade of FLAMETHROWERS further down the line.[break][break]

His hand hovers over a pokeball, tapping the release to send his altaria out.[break][break]

As a SURF washes out toward the swarm of heatrans, more FLAMETHROWERS plume from varied angles in a bid to knock out the opposition before the crash of water makes impact. Quick action draws Mallow to the front of the pack as she turns in the air to take the brunt of the flames.[break][break]

Fire licks at the downy plumage of the dragon's wings and then begins to fizzle out as her resistance to the inferno leaves her unscathed. Her wings work to dispel the worst of it, sending the remnants flaring out and away from the group. A trill sounds down from her vantage, and Lam chimes in for her. "Better hit them again and subdue while there's still an opening!"[break][break]


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league faction race[break]
altaria takes the flamethrower due to fire resistance[break]
dropping 500 mp to move forward


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rysa

June Bug
she/her
twenty-six
April 21
Mauville City
Bisexual
Delivery-Person
civilian
5"4' height
5"4' height
i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.
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POSTED ON Sept 21, 2023 22:38:08 GMT
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Good news! By the time their ragtag group had reached the pits, June elected to take the fall on the back of her Talonflame. The pair still hovered around the others, in case of a swift fall and even swifter rescue. However, that soon proved to be unnecessary. A wild pack of Heatran made that very clear.

Bad news? She was one of the first to be targeted for their attacks. It was pure luck that saved their ass-- the use of Flamethrower meant that Matchstick could absorb most of the warmth of their initial barrage. Most.

But the good news? She could use this as an excuse to not keep going down into the caves! Fuck you claustrophobia!

"I'll try to bait the attacks, you guys either clear out or make sure I don't fry to a crisp up here," The delivery girl called out. As long as she left for dead, or attacked, or both, then odds were good that she'd make it out of this alive.


FIRE RESISTS FIRE, that's all I got.

However, they can't attack on account of them being prone to fucking dying. Evasive maneuvers!


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Nagato

Baki
She/Her
18
December 21
Saffron City
Bi
administrative assistant
Officer
dead flowers
pressed against my lips
156 cm // 5'1" height
156 cm // 5'1" height
oceans of angels, oceans of stars, down by the sea is where you drown your scars
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Hyakkaryōran Tsubaki
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POSTED ON Sept 21, 2023 23:50:20 GMT
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[attr="class","star2tsu"]Fight fire with fire.[break][break]

That cliche old adage is something Tsubaki's internalized well. Meet brutality and adversity with your own, set your heart ablaze to ward off the fires that will otherwise consume you. If you burn yourself away, what else can their fires possibly burn? They can't possibly touch you.[break][break]

Luckily, she's brought Fuji to light the way. She doesn't waste any time at the sight of those glowing balls of flame.[break][break]

"Fuji! Burn it all down!"[break][break]

Her Salazzle springs to life, opening her wide maw. Just by breathing in, the cold, damp cavern air becomes as a sauna. She exhales a wall of flames to protect everything behind her, a corrosive fire tinged with violet from the venom sac in her throat. Volcanic magma and inferno meet and set the world alight. [break][break]



+ Salazzle resists the flames, fights fire with fire.


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SHIV'S BOYFRIEND
HE/HIM
33
AUGUST 12
DISCORD
SHIV-SAMA-O
SHIV'S BOYFRIEND
SHIV-SAMA-O
IS MY GIRLFRIEND
777 height
777 height
THE GREATER THE DESPAIR THE SWEETER THE VICTORY
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POSTED ON Sept 27, 2023 3:03:04 GMT
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[attr="class","omgentop"]LEAGUE FACTION RACE



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RAID EVENT



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Victory Road Pokémon Ruby/Pokémon Sapphire - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate


HOLDING THEM OFF



UNEXPECTED RESISTANCE IMPEDES THE HEATRAN SWARM. many of them continue their march, eager to push onward. the urge to put distance between here and where they’ve come from is migratory. built into their sense of self preservation—an obvious observation to even the most aloof of trainers.

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but those that remain, are obstinate. several such pokemon engage with the trainers willing to fight back. an entanglement that allows their allies to move forward at the cost of their own advancement. for these sturdy subterraneans are no pushovers. even the most skilled trainers will have trouble subjugating them on their home turf.

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ROUND 2 END!

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+ + +
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VS [break][break]
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please coordinate between each other if you would like to create a RACE BATTLE THREAD.[break][break]

you may only participate in a SINGLE race battle thread. the thread will function like a normal battle where your characters can earn MP through the same methods applicable to missions. [break][break]

for those using MP to clear an obstacle. you may make your RACE BATTLE THREAD now, or save it for another round. however, you may only make ONE.
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if you are unable to find a partner for a RACE BATTLE THREAD due to a lack of available ROCKET CHARACTERS, reach out to for a possible alternative.


you may also fulfill the following prompt in your race battle thread for 200 MP:[break]

have your REPRESENTATIVE POKEMON killed due to the HEATRAN. [break][break]

this can be by the HEATRAN or by being preoccupied by it. however, highlight that the HEATRAN had an active part in your pokemon dying.





TREACHEROUS GROUND



THEIR VENTURE INTO THE TUNNEL LEADS THEM TO A VAST CLEARING. the sound of dripping stalactites echo with a deep resonance. such an expansive chamber reveals just how much of hoenn remains to be discovered.

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at the very center, the visage of conspicuous ruins tempt you forward. from this distance, the hieroglyphics that adorn its doors are impossible to read. however, nearing it prove more precarious that it seems.

[break][break]

the cave croon once more, a cacophony of gears coming alive after a thousand year slumber. the doors creaks open and a purple hue slips between the crack. whatever the source, its DISTORTION imposes a greater sense of GRAVITY the closer one gets.

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and will notice their pokemon GROUNDED, unable to hover more than a few inches off the ground. likewise, should attempt to PHANTOM FORCE, he will find his powers useless—a phenomenon that pricks at ’s sense of DEJA VU.

[break][break]

by foot seems to be the only way forward. until the ground suddenly gives away. many snaking paths offer a chance at reaching these ruins but how many will hold up? falling debris disappears into the ether, out of sight, but still heard as it crumbles upon impact.

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now you must choose your path wisely. for your next step could prove your last.







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ROUND 3


PLEASE REVIEW THE MECHANICS SECTION PRIOR TO REPLYING


TO PROCEED, players will have to ROLL UNDER 50 at least FIVE TIMES.[break][break]

players who wish to participate this round should make a post that: [break][break]

  • mentions their pokemon or character CROSSING unstable ledges.


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players may pay 500 MP to assist with clearing this obstacle. they must still post but will not be considered ‘used up’ by the race. [break][break]

battle match ups will be posted in the next MOD POST.


RACE MECHANICS



RULES


THIS MEGATHREAD will test how well your faction can clear moderator requirements in a timely manner. [break][break]

each player and their representative pokemon is a resource for your faction to utilize. each round will introduce an obstacle that certain pokemon can clear. [break][break]

it is up to players to address these obstacles by following the moderator prompt. [break][break]

it should be noted that each participant can only post ONE TIME. once you have cleared an obstacle, you are essential ‘used up’. [break][break]


the EXCEPTION to this rule is if a participants wants to pay 500 MP. this will allow a player to assist with the obstacle without being ‘used up’. [break][break]

each faction will tackle the same obstacles with different values to reflect the disparity in players. once an obstacle is cleared, a moderator will provide information on which players cleared that particular obstacle. [break][break]

those player may now create a FACTION RACE BATTLE. this is just a battle thread that allows both participants to earn MP.


FAQ


WHICH OBSTACLE SHOULD I CLEAR?



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if your pokemon is versatile, you should pick an obstacle your pokemon excels at. for the first round, players with the heaviest pokemon for their faction were tagged as a hint. if no obstacle sticks out, you may want to wait just to ensure your faction does not hit a bottleneck.

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however, account for the OOC aspects of this event. if you do not think you will be available later on, or cannot finish a FACTION RACE BATTLE quickly, you may want to clear an obstacle asap.

[break][break]

WHY WOULD I PAY 500 MP TO HELP CLEAR?



[break][break]

to help your faction progress in the event! should one faction fall behind by the end of the event, this will have an effect on the narrative outcome.

[break][break]

another reason you may want to contribute is to post again. some players may enjoy the spotlight or feeling that their character is actively contributing to their faction. however, it should be noted that this does not entitle paying players to rewards or moderated acknowledgement.

[break][break]

WHEN SHOULD I PAY 500 MP?



[break][break]

your faction may run low on resources the longer this event goes on. if they stall due to a bottleneck, that would be the most opportune time to assist. likewise, if your faction is coming close to a deadline, your help may ensure that they clear it on time.

[break][break]

WHY IS THIS EVENT CALLED A RACE?



[break][break]

both faction are attempting to clear obstacles by deadline. should they be unable to, they will face a steeper obstacle or just have to wait longer before the next moderator response. should a large enough gap happen by the end of the event, this will heavily influence the narrative outcome of the event.

[break][break]

WHY IS THERE A DEADLINE INSTEAD OF ASKING US TO MOD REQ WHEN COMPLETED?



[break][break]

the deadline gives both factions X amount of time to clear. should they be unable to clear by deadline, they will be given a static time delay as well. this is to help mitigate the discrepancy in activity between players within a reasonable threshold along with accommodating varied time zones.


DEADLINE


clear the obstacle by SEPTEMBER 29TH, 11:59PM PST to advance without delay. completing the obstacle after this deadline may come with penalties.[break][break]





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The Peacemaker
She / Her
32
January 25
Pallet Town, Kanto
Heterosexual...?
Veterinarian
Head Prof / Major
I HOPE
you dream of me
5'3'' height
5'3'' height
My legacy is in the lives I save
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Eva Morales
LEAGUE FACTION RACE
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 The GRAVITY was heavy. They feel twice the pressure tethering them to this world despite the distortion and flared around them.

The cavern’s delicate architecture moaned beneath their own feet. The ground wasn’t supposed to shift, but it did. Someone screamed as when their footing slipped, nearly sending them off into the abyss, “Careful!” Eva reached out to snatch their sleeve, pulling them back back onto the questionably solid ground.

“I’ll go first.”

They had no choice. Every breath wasted was a moment Rocket crawled closer to their prize. Eva wouldn’t let them lose again.

With careful, practice steps she moved forward, sliding her boots along the cracked earth. The path grew narrow and she held her breath, pressing herself as close as she could to the wall that shuddered against her back. One misplaced step and the darkness could swallow her whole.




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Hideo
he/him
14
October 18th
slateport
undecided
Gym Leader
Ace Trainer
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The Gravity Hideo was feeling was more than just metaphorical; he could feel himself weighed down as he walked along, overhearing others mention a distortion causing it.

And judging from the person just saved, the ground here was not the kind of ground you wanted high gravity on. But they couldn't sit around and wait for the distortion to end, not when Rocket was here too.

With slight hesitation, Hideo went forward. "I'll go next," he said. Maybe his lighter weight would give him a better chance of not falling through?

It was a plan hampered by the Espathra following right behind him, ready to catch him in case he did make the wrong step and fall through - or to at least go down with him.

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Dyfalu

Nikki
He/Him
45
October 21
Ecruteak City
Heterosexual
Ace Detective (HBIC Agent)
Cadet
Healing Hands
Widowed
42 height
42 height
I may be on the side of the angels, but do not think for a SECOND that I am one of them.
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Nikita Sokolov
LEAGUE FACTION RACE
POSTED ON Sept 27, 2023 12:45:32 GMT
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[attr="class","nikita"]The GRAVITY of this room is intense. It weighs on him like the world on Atlas’s shoulders. His normally straight posture—something struck into him with stinging yardsticks—is hampered. The upper part of his body hunches as if to lighten the figurative load. In this situation, even the act of lifting a cigarette to his mouth seems a Herculean task.

Judging by the irritation Winters directs to his paws, the feeling is mutual. "Hm." The inability to float obviously disturbs the old hound. The protection from things such as rocks and falling objects was the only boon of being undead. Though it is an immensely small boon for the loss of the warmth in his body and the comforting beat of a heart. Without trying, the dog knows he is now as corporeal as any other being before this crevasse.

“We'll go next.” Perhaps he is compelled by the small resemblance Hideo Kino bears to Sam. Or, perhaps, this small gamble is a morsel for that beast in front of him. With a deep breath, Nikita and his undead companion begin their slow and steady traversal. Ancient, eroded rock crumbles as they make their way across the bridge. As they cross, the man looks for a source of the strange atmosphere.

A device that controls gravity itself? Some sort of machine that keeps ghosts from bypassing every security system known to man? It is far more interesting than the fire spouting from the room behind him. A reminder of the things lost to time because of fools and war.

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Ven

Lars
he / him / his
thirty-two
july 26
Sootopolis, Hoenn
don’t know, don’t care
ranger & courier
ex-head ranger
tonight
is gonna be the loneliest
1210 height
1210 height
nessuno vince.
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Why was the déjà vu extremely strong here?

He couldn’t help but wonder if was alright, having decided to hold the door open for them a few rooms down…

Looking down at the uneven ground, he shuddered. Sometimes he was glad he couldn’t fly, because there was this strange feeling prickling at the back of his vision…

And holy shit the entire place looked like it was shrinking down, oh fuck oh shit oh no not here nononononono fuck—

He then slapped himself as he followed after the previous people that went before him, making sure not to trip over or fall over any of the unstable ledges that suddenly sprung out the further they went into the darkness…

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skyline

jack
he/him
twenty-six
august 12
Hulbury
bi
travel blogger
elite ranger
Travel is the great leveler, the great teacher, bitter as medicine, crueler than mirror-glass.
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jack wainwright
LEAGUE FACTION RACE
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Straightening his Ranger uniform nervously, Jack eased out onto one of the twisting ledges after some of the others. The intense gravity of the area pulled against him, making his footsteps sluggish and his breath labored. Beads of sweat broke out against his forehead as he glanced back to find even his Magnezone was struggling against the heaviness as it puttered onto the ledge behind him.[break][break]

Jack let out a long slow breath and continued onward, his eyes resolutely held on the narrow path ahead.[break]

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Resurfaced Treasure: League Faction Race[break]



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Ace
He/Him
16
July 17
Olivine City
Bisexual
Trainer
Civilian
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5'4" height
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Aaron had followed other people here. As they came across various obstacles, their numbers dwindled. In this latest one, the Gravity was heavy, weighing even him down. A distortion? He hadn't been paying any attention, just going with the flow this time. This next one seemed to be about navigating the old and decrepid archetecture. One by one, people started to cross. The five foot four blonde squeezed past some others and started to go across, completely fearless. His Scizor followed after him, ready to use his speed to catch him if need be.

He started out, careful of the ledges and tentatively testing any really big cracks and crannies. Scizor watched carefully, ready to catch him if the ground he was on ended up being too fragile to support his weight. Unlike a lot of the adults, he would be quite light...so maybe the ground wouldn't give so easily. Hopefully...


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