TheSparringPanther Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Hi guys! I'm TheSparringPanther (feel free to call me Panther tho) - a newbie to the game. I played Reborn a while back, but at the time I had some other things going on, so I didn't get very far in (I think I got past the second gym leader and called it a day, something like that). Anyhow, I picked up the game again and am now training to fight Shade. Not only did I have to play through his gym while it was 2 AM and dark in my room, when you first enter the gym you see a shadow standing right next to you, which made me cry a little >.> After sitting through the horrors of seeing people beheaded and dying in various other ways, I finally find Shade (my sense for direction sucks both in games and IRL) and his first pokemon is a Gengar with the same name as the poison gym leader. So after crying myself to sleep, because, lets face it, I'm a little bitch, and find out there's a bomb threat at the station (so I can't get to my university)(funny, since there are bomb threats left and right in the game) I decide to make an account here so I can ask certain questions easier. Each time I wanted to know something I had to Google it, and I'd sometimes find information that's kind of outdated I suppose. I started with a Turtwig, which I somewhat regret since everyone and their mother has poison attacks early on (hell, soon I have to cross the wastelands right?). Also, Sap Sipper on Blitzle? Ah yeah, I should elaborate: truth be told I know very little about pokemon, moves and abilities in generations 5 and 6: I didn't know what Sap Sipper did, so it was only after I looked up the ability that I knew what I was doing wrong. Another thing I regret is that I gave the sole pokesnax I had at the very beginning to the Pansear instead of the Espurr. Goddamn monkey hasn't won a single battle without missing at least 3 or 4 attacks. Also, it occurred to me that this game uses something like a tiered system when it comes to obtainable pokemon (early on you get stuff that's trash tier, and as the game progresses you get 'better' pokemon). At first I thought I shouldn't bother with the weaker pokes, but after some time I figured it might be needed to play along with the plan the game intended the player to follow. So early on I obtained a Spinarak, Surskit and a Woobat, which are now Ariados, Masquerain and Swoobat obviously. They served me pretty well till I had to fight the Pulse Tangrowth. After getting pounded a few times, I figured it was time to change strategies. It was then that I found a Gulpin, of which I know learns Acid Spray. So I trained it into a Swalot, kept the Acid Spray, went back to the Tangrowth, spammed Acid Spray till I died basically and proceeded to kill the Tangrowth with a few Air Cutters. I used this particular tactic for the other two times as well. Second time around the Chatot was fairly annoying, but Toxic stall saves the day. Apart from the first leader I don't think I've had *a lot* of problems with gyms - in general my team always had some kind of counter available to whatever pokemon they were using - and in the worst case scenario I could just rely on Toxic stalling. So after many mistakes, trial and error, I obtained rock smash (and the badge required to use it in the overworld) I, by exploring some areas, got myself a Swinub and Pancham, Swinub already being a Piloswine. I figured the Pancham (or rather, its evolution) would have some good uses in the upcoming gym battle - which is where I'm at now: deciding what kind of strategy to use against Shade. I've seen that there's this section you can go to if you have problems with gym leaders, so if I can't figure out what to do with Shade I'll make sure to check that out. Hmm, what else can I talk about... Friends call me a weabboo/otaku since I like anime and such, I've seen a lot of it I suppose. My favorite non-English song is Shiki no Uta, by Minmi. My favorite English song would be Siberia by Lights. I've played MMO's a lot (most recently Dragon Nest), currently besides Reborn I play League. English isn't my first language, Dutch is (I live in Holland). I'm first year university student. I like to draw and write, though I'm bad at the former and not ambitious enough to finish any big projects for the latter (even though I have ideas that could work out, I think). Ehh, if there's anything else you'd like to know, feel free to ask! Thank you for reading! Edited January 28, 2015 by TheSparringPanther Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacos Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Welcome Panther! We're glad to have you here! I won't give you the whole speech of an intro, because I'm sure Jericho will be here soon to cover that all. But, considering how you've had many troubles with Gym Leaders I would recommend looking here to see how other people in the community eased the Gym Fights. And don't worry about being a weeaboo, I, as well as many others here, would fit into that category just a little bit. You like Lights? If I remember correctly, Amethyst and Ikaru, two of our lovely admins, are fans of Lights as well. You play League also? We have tons of people from here that love to play League, such as myself, so I'm sure you'll fit in fine. Anyway, don't forget to read the community rules, and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask any of the mods, or even me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damiano Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Welcome Panther~ First off, I love Shiki no Uta (mainly because I love Samurai Champloo), Second, there are places for art and writing here, in the etcetera section so feel free to post some of your works. And don't worry I didn't know anything about gen 6 until Reborn made me learn. Stick with Pangoro, it's my favorite gen six without a doubt. It's gonna be an adventure to say the least. Enjoy yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Amethyst Posted January 28, 2015 Administrators Share Posted January 28, 2015 My favorite English song would be Siberia by Lights Yeah, we're keeping this one. Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laggless01 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Hi panther! Welcome to the forums!You can always use the search bar (not the status bar) (or click the subforums) to find answers to your questionsAlso, strange, I haven't heard of a bomb threat in holland. I'll probably find out tomorrow or so in the news.(P.S. against Shade, normal pokemon with dark-type moves, like raticate, do quite well I've heard) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSparringPanther Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Hi panther! Welcome to the forums! You can always use the search bar (not the status bar) (or click the subforums) to find answers to your questions Also, strange, I haven't heard of a bomb threat in holland. I'll probably find out tomorrow or so in the news. (P.S. against Shade, normal pokemon with dark-type moves, like raticate, do quite well I've heard) Yeah, so I've heard as well. I think I'll just take the opportunity to train in the gym and the leader himself - by now I've adjusted to the eerie atmosphere there at least ): Turns out it was false alarm btw, it took them a while to figure it all out, but the bag didn't contain a bomb. Nevertheless it was a small-time accident, I don't think it would make it to the news unless it actually exploded. Leiden, after all, isn't a big or internationally renown city outside of the academic community. And even then only within Europe, within the law community. Welcome Panther! We're glad to have you here! I won't give you the whole speech of an intro, because I'm sure Jericho will be here soon to cover that all. But, considering how you've had many troubles with Gym Leaders I would recommend looking here to see how other people in the community eased the Gym Fights. And don't worry about being a weeaboo, I, as well as many others here, would fit into that category just a little bit. You like Lights? If I remember correctly, Amethyst and Ikaru, two our lovely admins, are fans of Lights as well. You play League also? We have tons of people from here that love to play League, such as myself, so I'm sure you'll fit in fine. Anyway, don't forget to read the community rules, and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask any of the mods, or even me. Hoh, obviously those admins have good taste them :') After this post I'll browse around the forums a bit, check out what this community is all about eh Welcome Panther~ First off, I love Shiki no Uta (mainly because I love Samurai Champloo), Second, there are places for art and writing here, in the etcetera section so feel free to post some of your works. And don't worry I didn't know anything about gen 6 until Reborn made me learn. Stick with Pangoro, it's my favorite gen six without a doubt. It's gonna be an adventure to say the least. Enjoy yourself. Will do, and thank you! And yeah, I already saw those -> I'll perhaps post something there later. Yeah, we're keeping this one. Welcome! Thank you~! Great taste you must have :') Edited January 28, 2015 by TheSparringPanther Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyaloom Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Hello and welcome to Reborn! Enjoy your stay and have fun! I beat Shade using basically only zoroark, you might want to use it if all else fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkhi Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Welcome! Enjoy your time here! Huh... This song is more wub-y than I remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSparringPanther Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Hello and welcome to Reborn! Enjoy your stay and have fun! I beat Shade using basically only zoroark, you might want to use it if all else fails. Thanks! I'll keep that in mind (: Welcome! Enjoy your time here! Huh... This song is more wub-y than I remember. I will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleDevilex Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Hello Panther! Welcome to Reborn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yash Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Hey Panther welcome.. You can check your sanity at the door.. Apparently it threatens to explode while in these great lands.. No pun intended Since you like writing you can check out the Creative Writing subforums.. If you feel up for it we even have some RPs going on.. Head down there to find our great Sensei Hukuna.. You can check out the Reborn Radio for some musicks and what not.. I'm sure all the brilliant DJs there would gladly take your request.. Why yes, I will praise myself some more.. Though Arkh, Cow etc shouldn't be forgotten.. You guys rock!! Anyways cheers mate! PS: Robin Van Persie.. My second most favouritest MUFC footballer.. First being the Angel.. And yes.. favouritest is a word.. I made it.. screw you, who said you can't make words up?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laggless01 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 PS: Robin Van Persie.. My second most favouritest MUFC footballer.. First being the Angel.. And yes.. favouritest is a word.. I made it.. screw you, who said you can't make words up?? Not mentioning the header against Spain in that WC-match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanaya Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Welcomes, hope you enjoy it here. Please relinquish any souls you may have into my food bag.:33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSparringPanther Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Welcomes, hope you enjoy it here. Please relinquish any souls you may have into my food bag. :33 >.< Hello Panther! Welcome to Reborn! Hellow! Thank you! Hey Panther welcome.. You can check your sanity at the door.. Apparently it threatens to explode while in these great lands.. No pun intended Since you like writing you can check out the Creative Writing subforums.. If you feel up for it we even have some RPs going on.. Head down there to find our great Sensei Hukuna.. You can check out the Reborn Radio for some musicks and what not.. I'm sure all the brilliant DJs there would gladly take your request.. Why yes, I will praise myself some more.. Though Arkh, Cow etc shouldn't be forgotten.. You guys rock!! Anyways cheers mate! PS: Robin Van Persie.. My second most favouritest MUFC footballer.. First being the Angel.. And yes.. favouritest is a word.. I made it.. screw you, who said you can't make words up?? Yeah I was writing a story, and I was like 4 pages in when suddenly it all freezes and half of it is gone Anyhow, thank you for the welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingedScribe Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Hello and welcome to Reborn's site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sheep Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Heya, welcome in. I'm basically here to answer any questions you might have, remind you of the rules if you break them, and help to keep this place organised. So while I'm still in official mode I'll let you know there's an FAQ with many handy answers geared towards integrating new people to the site found in the Grand Hall, and you'll find the community rules on your left. These two things are always worth a read, and if you have any questions afterwards don't hesitate to ask. This makes me sound all business, but I'm not. At least I don't think I am... Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSparringPanther Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Well no, I don't anyone with 'Type-Moon Nerd' in his username could be that bad of a guy #UnlimitedBudgetWorksHype Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laggless01 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Amethyst should knight him. Then we can call him Count Sheep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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