The Last, Only, and Very Final X% Hype Thread

[thisgameishard]

1 hour ago, Hamster Haze said:

Would you count the "impossible" battles as part of the nuzlocke though, I wouldn't if I didn't have specific cheese counters for it

Yea suff like chomp is generally not counted as part of the nuzlocke.

[Egzample]

4 hours ago, Oscarus said:

In Simon's Side Quest - when we give him Tara's tag. At least... I think it was said. Or somewhere after that. 

Even if it wasn't, it is one of the two logical choices - the other is that they were close cousins. Because Tara picking Simon's last name to feel less alienated, is very cute, but also not likely as I think Solaris would demand from his men their real names - at least to have them in the data. 

Yet no one has said that is impossible - it is quite common trope in the fiction (and "regular" event irl) that siblings were separated from each other when they were babies, and as years went on, they've forgotten that they had one. 

 

I'm fairly certain it was never directly said or even implied (beside the surname ofc) they are family-related. I still prefer my interpretation, it fits Tara&Simon's story and Tara's death is enough of a beating Simon takes in this event, no need to add incest into it.

 

Your interpretation works too, I just wanted to be sure if there is a firm info on that. To be fair, I wouldn't go that deep into speculation whether Solaris wanted their real names or wanted names at all. Not that it doesnt make sense, but I wouldnt suspect the devs of this level of planning the design...

[Green Bean 501]

2 hours ago, Egzample said:

 

I'm fairly certain it was never directly said or even implied (beside the surname ofc) they are family-related. I still prefer my interpretation, it fits Tara&Simon's story and Tara's death is enough of a beating Simon takes in this event, no need to add incest into it.

 

Your interpretation works too, I just wanted to be sure if there is a firm info on that. To be fair, I wouldn't go that deep into speculation whether Solaris wanted their real names or wanted names at all. Not that it doesnt make sense, but I wouldnt suspect the devs of this level of planning the design...

I'm pretty sure higher ups like Solaris (except Lin and Taka) are just using code names. Not too sure about the ordinary grunts tho. I kinda assumed SImon and Tara were related based on Simon's reaction

[Bananacake887]

34 minutes ago, Green Bean 501 said:

I'm pretty sure higher ups like Solaris (except Lin and Taka) are just using code names. Not too sure about the ordinary grunts tho. I kinda assumed SImon and Tara were related based on Simon's reaction

Yeah, from this post it seems that Solaris, Sirius, Zero, Aster and Eclipse(although her real name has been revealed; Caitlyn Fisher) are all using code names.

[Hamster Haze]

36 minutes ago, Bananacake887 said:

Yeah, from this post it seems that Solaris, Sirius, Zero, Aster and Eclipse(although her real name has been revealed; Caitlyn Fisher) are all using code names.

huh, interesting. I wonder if all the loose ends including names will be revealed for e19

[Mr.Badass]

5 hours ago, Oscarus said:

Tell that to TyranitarTube.

He got destroyed by Solaris as soon as he got to him. 

And to this day , he couldn’t beat Adrien .

[Green Bean 501]

7 hours ago, Mr.Badass said:

And to this day , he couldn’t beat Adrien .

Which means he never got to experience the pain of the glass gauntlet

[Alisae]

2 hours ago, Green Bean 501 said:

Which means he never got to experience the pain of the glass gauntlet

as if he was making out of that alive

[Oscarus]

53 minutes ago, Alisae said:

as if he was making out of that alive

Knowing him and his often ridiculous choices... That's questionable. 

 

Either X-item Spam, overcomplicated strategy or dumb luck would save him. 

But even then there's the final clash with Solaris and Gym Battle with Hardy, which might turn out to be more challenging in Nuzlockes, due to the possibility of not having appropriate Pokemon for sweeping him 

[TA31]

17 hours ago, TheRK9 said:

This could be pretty easily fixed by simply changing the encounter tables in PBS and compiling files. Could be an interesting idea for a password.

Which passwords have been confirmed? All I remember are randomiser, nuzlocke and mono runs

[Vulnona]

22 hours ago, Egzample said:

Wait, what. I was under the impression that she just used his surname cause she also loved him. Also due to the need of feeling of belonging; she was kinda outcast too. Is there any confirmation that Tara is Simon's sister?

You know, I was always wondering about that, too. The interpretation that they are somehow related just comes out of nowhere and feels rather... cheap. It simply ends up being a tragic and a bit squicky twist. 

So I definitely prefer your interpretation because it actually makes their romance and Tara's death even sadder instead of cheapening their relationship. 

 

... Actually, now I'm wondering... has there ever been any confirmation that "Copperman" was Simon's family name? After all, it could have been his wife's maiden name... which would make Lyssa and Tara related. Which would be okay, mostly. 

[Grinnerz]

1 hour ago, TA31 said:

Which passwords have been confirmed? All I remember are randomiser, nuzlocke and mono runs

Here's the blog that talks about them:

afaik that's it.

[Bananacake887]

6 hours ago, TA31 said:

Which passwords have been confirmed? All I remember are randomiser, nuzlocke and mono runs

There are the ones from the post that Grinnerz linked, this one, and apparently a few hidden extras.

[Green Bean 501]

2 hours ago, Bananacake887 said:

There are the ones from the post that Grinnerz linked, this one, and apparently a few hidden extras.

I checked tumbler for the passwords but i saw on the right side that the time for release has been more or less confirmed

[Bananacake887]

5 minutes ago, Green Bean 501 said:

I checked tumbler for the passwords but i saw on the right side that the time for release has been more or less confirmed

Good find!

Cass said in the Dev Blog post about beta starting that beta will take 1-2 months, so a May release date would fit in that timeframe.

 

This 'bouta be the longest month in recorded history 

[Hamster Haze]

26 minutes ago, Green Bean 501 said:

I checked tumbler for the passwords but i saw on the right side that the time for release has been more or less confirmed

she meant 20222*, but dont tell anyone i told you

[KingInfernal]

Guys, i want to remind you that tomorrow is the 1st April.

This can only means one thing: Labradorra Tournament of b00ty budew or a fake release date.

 

 

Edited March 31, 2022 by KingInfernal

[Yeshua_Kristos]

33 minutes ago, KingInfernal said:

Guys, i want to remind you that tomorrow is the 1st April.

This can only means one thing: Labradorra Tournament of b00ty budew or a fake release date.

 

 

Or perhaps, the real joke is that there is no joke at all. They just do the community release on April 1st to troll everybody. XD

[Oscarus]

21 minutes ago, KingInfernal said:

Guys, i want to remind you that tomorrow is the 1st April.

This can only means one thing: Labradorra Tournament of b00ty budew.

I know. I've prepared in advance:

• Determination? Check 
• Desire to conquer? Check 
• My team of faithful, mighty Pokemon ready to take on any challenge? Check
• Sandstorm setup and strategies to overwhelm commoners (and to annoy Ame xd)? Check 
• Firm clothing? (checks the black shirt, black-white Nikes, blue jeans and sleeveless jeans vest) Check
• 99,999 Full Restores? Check 
• Single-shot pistol for sudden emergencies? Check 
• Theme song? ...wait... idonthaveany      

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  Oh well... 

   

'Kay, I think I'm ready. 

[Green Bean 501]

1 hour ago, Oscarus said:

I know. I've prepared in advance:

• Determination? Check 
• Desire to conquer? Check 
• My team of faithful, mighty Pokemon ready to take on any challenge? Check
• Sandstorm setup and strategies to overwhelm commoners (and to annoy Ame xd)? Check 
• Firm clothing? (checks the black shirt, black-white Nikes, blue jeans and sleeveless jeans vest) Check
• 99,999 Full Restores? Check 
• Single-shot pistol for sudden emergencies? Check 
• Theme song? ...wait... idonthaveany      

   

'Kay, I think I'm ready. 

Better stock up on revival herbs just in case

[Oscarus]

46 minutes ago, Green Bean 501 said:

Better stock up on revival herbs just in case

Revives are for WEAK! True Ace Trainers only use standard healing items. 

Also... No NPC in Reborn actually uses Revive-type of items, so I will be fair and not use them too. 

Plus, I like to keep battles more in nod to anime - if the Pokemon faints, it cannot be used in battle. To be honest... I don't remember the last time I used Revive-type item. It was probably 4 years ago while playing Emerald against Steven - I... wanted to see how strong actually my playthough team was and I went with the team I used to defeat Wallace - Sceptile, Gardevoir, Aggron. 

 

...what? That is the exact team (plus Shelgon leveling in the background but it didn't participate). It's better than my first Pokemon team - in Fire Red - which consisted of 4 Flying types with no Rock resists! Man, I was such an idiot back then. 

[Yeshua_Kristos]

17 minutes ago, Oscarus said:

Also... No NPC in Reborn actually uses Revive-type of items

Watch Lin do just that. For good measure, watch her use a Sacred Ash just as she's down to her last mon. 

 

"This is the power of a God," she'll probably remark.

 

Seriously. If not Lin, I'm certain at least one postgame trainer will be as unfair as they possibly can.

[Oscarus]

1 hour ago, Yeshua_Kristos said:

Watch Lin do just that. For good measure, watch her use a Sacred Ash just as she's down to her last mon. 

 

"This is the power of a God," she'll probably remark.

If she only dares to try... Then I'll show her NOT to underestimate the power of friendship, and saving X-items on the darkest hour. 

She's not a God, not in the slightest... but a spoiled, aggravating, cheeky, egocentrical, goddamn DAUGHTER OF A-

 

 

1 hour ago, Yeshua_Kristos said:

Seriously. If not Lin, I'm certain at least one postgame trainer will be as unfair as they possibly can.

Two can play that game. 

Some boosting, Baton Passing, switching to some fast and/or bulky sweeper, and better be careful, as I know how to boost-sweep. One mistake... And it's all over. 

Unless the field is not beneficial. 

[Green Bean 501]

56 minutes ago, Oscarus said:

If she only dares to try... Then I'll show her NOT to underestimate the power of friendship, and saving X-items on the darkest hour. 

She's not a God, not in the slightest... but a spoiled, aggravating, cheeky, egocentrical, goddamn DAUGHTER OF A-

 

 

Two can play that game. 

Some boosting, Baton Passing, switching to some fast and/or bulky sweeper, and better be careful, as I know how to boost-sweep. One mistake... And it's all over. 

Unless the field is not beneficial. 

Put one of her mons to sleep with yawn, use a stat boosting move like extreme evoboost, then baton pass and sweep. That's pretty much my strategy for every fight and i even have psych up on espeon to keep it going in doubles

[Oscarus]

28 minutes ago, Green Bean 501 said:

Put one of her mons to sleep with yawn, use a stat boosting move like extreme evoboost, then baton pass and sweep.

But this has to be played well. Even if, it's risky. 

 

You use Yawn on the first turn, but you only can bring in Eevee safely after the second turn. Remember that Sleep lasts 1-3 turns, so it's a chance on the fourth move, when Eevee uses its' Z-move, the opposing Pokemon could wake up, and since it's Eevee, it'd be OHKO'd. ESPECIALLY against late-game Boss Trainers, like Lin. 

However, by using Teleport in the second turn, Eevee can use Extreme Evoboost on the third turn, in which opposing Pokemon will be sleeping. But to effectively use Baton Pass, Eevee will need to have maximum possible Speed.

That is, assuming Lin won't switch out the drowsy Pokemon, leaving you in rather unadvantegous position if you think she would have her Pokemon stay. 

 

Of course, if Lin's lead Pokemon will hold Magical Seed, you can lead with Eevee, as the opposing Pokemon will be recharging. But... just in case of it outspeeding Eevee (as that Magical Seed Pokemon will start with +1 Speed), give it Focus Sash. Even still... give it that damn Focus Sash if something went wrong. 

 

And after Baton Passing, I'd suggest some bulky Pokemon who can also set up for maximum performance (My personal favorite is Dragon Dance Mega Tyranitar, but it does have some weaknesses), or someone who has Speed Boost + Sword Dance or Moody + Protect/Detect combo. If played right, the only thing that you could worry, is Hydreigon's Black Hole Eclipse and Arc-PULSE.