The Story of Ash, Chapter 2 - Let's Play Monster Rancher Advance 2!

[The Dark Fiddler]

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/TitleScreen.png

Erm, what's that? Chapter 2?

Welcome to the second chapter in my series of Let's Plays. My first one was Let's Play Pokemon Yellow (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121381), and I think that one went rather well, but I left it ready for a sequel for a reason. Having drudged through a month of high school, I think I'm to the point where I know what to expect and won't be too overwhelmed to update this things, so here it starts. But of course, since I have school, I DO have less time. I'll be updating at least twice once a week, but unless something big happens, I won't be able to update daily like I did with my first Let's Play. But that's ok, right?

Anyway, to get this thing off the ground, I'm going to need help. Anyone familiar with Monster Rancher knows that in the console versions of the game you get monsters by putting different discs in. Being a Game Boy Advance game, you can't do that with Monster Rancher Advance 2. Instead, you give passwords, and they decide your monster. Right now, we can only do up to four letters, and I'm leaving it up to you guys what we put in. It doesn't need to be a word, it can be any combination of up to four of the following characters, but keep it clean folks, and remember that some (like 1337) won't work until later.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/LettersAllowed.png

With that wall of text out of the way, I'd like to thank you all for choosing my Let's Play, and I hope you'll all enjoy this installment.


Table of Contents
1 - It Begins! Again! (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7026710&postcount=64)
2 - The First (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7050572&postcount=77)
3 - Not Quite Ready (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7083258&postcount=84)
4 - The First Tournament (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7117154&postcount=89)
5 - Title are Hard to Come up With When Ill (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7148079&postcount=106)
6 - Improvements all Around (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7187587&postcount=117)
7 - Victory Tastes So Sweet, First Victories Even More So (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7227851&postcount=124)
8 - And Defeat Tastes Bitter (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7275446&postcount=134)
9 - Hope You Get the Reference (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7294869&postcount=148)
10 - Definitely not Indiana Jones (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7320200&postcount=158)
11 - It Doesn't Work (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7397244&postcount=160)
12 - A Day in the Life of Pixie (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7411290&postcount=166)
13 - Lucky 13 Proves Lucky (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7449887&postcount=172)
14 - 14 is More Annoying (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7494438&postcount=176)
15 - Let's Call it a Hiatus (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7706316&postcount=183)
16 - Another Year Older (That's 3 if You're Counting) (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7712484&postcount=186)
17 - The End (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7757787&postcount=188)
18 - The New Beginning (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7800286&postcount=201)
19 - Holly Speaks Up (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7841462&postcount=206)
20 - Success!! (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7889863&postcount=211)
21 - Battle!! (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8071511&postcount=217)
22 - Movin' on Up (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8119565&postcount=225)
23 - Good News and Bad News (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8172598&postcount=230)
24 - One Step Closer! (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8228838&postcount=237)
25 - Winding up to Endgame? (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8275642&postcount=242)
26 - If Only Ya'll Were That Lucky (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8325949&postcount=245)
27 - In Which Holly LIES (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8374386&postcount=257)
28 - Kind of a Let Down (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8418973&postcount=261)
29 - Not Quite The Best Anymore (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8462083&postcount=264)
30 - Not So Grand Finale (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8694556&postcount=274)

[Captain Alien]

Try these ones. If the first one does not work, use the next. And so with the others:

1.-"Me?!"
2.-"Ooh!"
3.-"Why-"
4.-"YAWN"

[Raroy]

Pain
Love
Hope
Desp
Wut?

So glad to see you starting a new lp. I can always count on you to deliver high quality Lping. Unlike that other lp.:smalltongue:

[The Dark Fiddler]

So glad to see you starting a new lp. I can always count on you to deliver high quality Lping. Unlike that other lp.:smalltongue:

What, you mean chiasaur? :smalltongue: Just kidding, chia.

[chiasaur11]

Ha! We have such a friendly rivalry gut you like a fish.

Some potential codes:

Xcom
Fart
TRex
Spht

[Fredthefighter]

Mr. Mister :smallbiggrin:

[Starbuck_II]

MBOK (Magnificient Bastard Okay)
NoYU (No You)
HaHa
FdMe (Feed Me)

[The Dark Fiddler]

For the purpose of easy nicknaming, I'm testing the phrases to tell you all what they get.



1.-"Me?!"
2.-"Ooh!"
3.-"Why-"
4.-"YAWN"

1. A blue rhino thing on a wheel. Attack by running things over, I think.
2. A "Hare", an anthropomorphic rabbit thing. Attacks with speedy kicks and, if I remember correctly, farts.
3. A cat carrying a nut.
4. A cat doll.


Pain
Love
Hope
Desp
Wut?


An anthropomorphic lion.
A giant lobster crab (too big to use yet though).
Can't regenerate yet.
A mole with a drill on its head that looks oddly like a rapper.
I... really don't know how to describe this. An owl with arms that has a weird crown? Fitting, I guess.


Ha! We have such a friendly rivalry gut you like a fish.

Some potential codes:

Xcom
Fart
TRex
Spht

Yes, yes we do. (http://tf2wiki.net/w/images/7/75/Spy_taunts02.wav)
I'm going to gut you like a Cornish game hen.
An albino rhino on a wheel. Same as Captain Alien's first code, but white.
A red "Tiger", which is actually more of a wolf with horns.
A cat doll. The same as Captain Alien's fourth code.
Can't regenerate yet.

If anyone wants to vote for a specific code, you can, or you can suggest more, and I'll tell you the outcomes.

Only this first time, though. Every other time we need a monster, it'll be a huge surprise. :smallamused:

If anyone wants a picture, I suppose I could post them.


MBOK (Magnificient Bastard Okay)
NoYU (No You)
HaHa
FdMe (Feed Me)

Anthropomorphic lion.
Pink wheel-rhino.
The cat doll again. Not even a different color.
An octopus with a moogle's pompom and dog ears.

[T.G. Oskar]

Fiddling Fiddler, how in heavenly tarnation have you started without a most sublime of abbreviations such as ROFL? Or LMAO?

Also, don't stop until you get a Mocchi. It is imperative you must, since it is the game's mascot. I know you have a Hare, but if you can also get a Golem, that would be enough.

Perhaps also a Pixie. For the heck of it.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Fiddling Fiddler, how in heavenly tarnation have you started without a most sublime of abbreviations such as ROFL? Or LMAO?

Also, don't stop until you get a Mocchi. It is imperative you must, since it is the game's mascot. I know you have a Hare, but if you can also get a Golem, that would be enough.

Perhaps also a Pixie. For the heck of it.

Golem are too big to start of with.

I tried kool myself, which gets me a weird sea-green color Mocchi.

ROFL gets another cat holding a nut (called Momo apparently), whilst LMAO gets you a standard Hare.

A Pixie would admittedly be pretty awesome. I'm surprised none of the codes have summoned one yet.

[Selrahc]

How about PIXI?

[The Dark Fiddler]

How about PIXI?

SUEZO! :smallamused:

A weird teal Suezo, but SUEZO!

[Selrahc]

SUEZO! :smallamused:

A weird teal Suezo, but SUEZO!

All right.. how about:
FARY (Fairy)
ELF!
TINK
SPRT (Sprite)
FAY.
SIDH
FRFK (Fair folk)

I'm betting none of those will find a pixie. :smallamused:

[The Dark Fiddler]

All right.. how about:
FARY (Fairy)
ELF!
TINK
SPRT (Sprite)
FAY.
SIDH
FRFK (Fair folk)

I'm betting none of those will find a pixie. :smallamused:

Mole rapper thing
Blue Mocchi (Better than the weird sea-green one)
Pink cat with nut.
Red!Suezo
Pink Loch Ness Monster (too big) (without period got Orange Golem (too big))
Orange and Grey Toy Duck
Blue, Yellow, and Red Octopus Moogle Dog thing. Seriously.

[Raroy]

Isn't the creation system based on the variables that each letter makes, using a formula to get a number/code (1, 2, 3, 4, ect) and using that number/code to make a specific monster?

Your really better off with nonsense then getting specific.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Isn't the creation system based on the variables that each letter makes, using a formula to get a number/code (1, 2, 3, 4, ect) and using that number/code to make a specific monster?

Your really better off with nonsense then getting specific.

Hey, if people want to give me codes, it's just a way to get them involved and make them feel important.

...which isn't to say you aren't all important! You are!

[Raroy]

I didn't mean to be insulting. I just wanted to point out that the creator is pseudo-random.

[The Dark Fiddler]

I didn't mean to be insulting. I just wanted to point out that the creator is pseudo-random.

Well, the monsters that the codes get you are hard-wired into the game, so the same password'll get you the same thing every time (baring glitches)

[Fredthefighter]

Type in:
Hobo
(case sensitive)

[Eon]

Hiya
Zzzz
lame
taco
bear
TMNT
mr.x
oops
ball
soda
pear
etc...:smalltongue:

edit:
!!! how did i miss pika and kupo?!

[The Dark Fiddler]

Type in:
Hobo
(case sensitive)

A blue Hare (called Spearmint, I think it's ice:smalltongue:)


Hiya
Zzzz
lame
taco
bear
TMNT
mr.x
oops
ball
soda
pear
etc...:smalltongue:

Can't regenerate yet
Can't regenerate yet
Can't regenerate yet (wow, aren't you lucky?)
Plain Mocchi
Can't regenerate yet
Toy Duck (Ducken)
Can't regenerate yet
Tiger (Which is, again, a wolf with horns)
A "Zuum" which is a DINOSAUR
...another Zuum, exactly the same appearance-wise
A Naga (too big to fit)
(Just etc, not etc...:smalltongue:) Another Ducken

pika is a blue Loch-Ness Monster (too big)
kupo can't be regenerated yet

[Eon]

wow you did that quick

[Fredthefighter]

A blue Hare (called Spearmint, I think it's ice:smalltongue:)

That sounds pretty cool actually.

[Uncle Festy]

Mr.T
:smallbiggrin:

[The Dark Fiddler]

That sounds pretty cool actually.


I'm counting that as a vote. :smalltongue:


Mr.T
:smallbiggrin:

Cannot regenerate.

[Fredthefighter]

I'm counting that as a vote. :smalltongue:

Okay.

Try the following:

Chuk
Star
Moon
Pluto
Dead

[The Dark Fiddler]

Okay.

Try the following:

Chuk
Star
Moon
Pluto
Dead

Can't regenerate yet
A... thing in a dress
A standard Tiger
Won't fit
Can't regenerate yet

[Fredthefighter]

Can't regenerate yet
A... thing in a dress
A standard Tiger
Won't fit
Can't regenerate yet

Ah. Well. That didn't turn anything good up.

Try:
Ping
Pong
Punk
Pest
Pony
Road
Toad
Moat

[The Dark Fiddler]

Ah. Well. That didn't turn anything good up.

Try:
Ping
Pong
Punk
Pest
Pony
Road
Toad
Moat

Standard Ducken
A Green "Melon"Suezo
Standard Mocchi
Orange Lobster Crab thing (too big to use)
Can't regenerate yet
Can't regenerate yet
Can't regenerate yet
Can't regenerate yet

I wonder if it's possible to get Pixies at the start of the game.

[Mercenary Pen]

Just recently re-watched the entire anime for monster rancher...

Anyway, my suggestions are as follows:
Frog
Mono
Lime
Band
Wire
Polo
Herb
Bend
Stab

[Uncle Festy]

NASA, maybe?

[The Dark Fiddler]

Just recently re-watched the entire anime for monster rancher...

Anyway, my suggestions are as follows:
Frog
Mono
Lime
Band
Wire
Polo
Herb
Bend
Stab

Man, I miss that. It was on when I was about 5, and at the same time as my mom's favorite soap opera. Needless to say I never got to watch it.

Can't regenerate yet
A Zuum (Dino replacement)
Blue Loch-Ness Monster (STILL too large)
Lion-fighter thing
Grey Octo-Moogle-Dog
Another Zuum
PIXIE! FINALLY!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Standard Mocchi
Cat holding a nut


NASA, maybe?

Standard Mocchi

[Selrahc]

Sooo.. can we get your list of recommendations as to what you like and maybe some screenshots to pick a good candidate from?

I mean at the moment I'm thinking the pixie, just because it took a lot of time to get it.

[Mercenary Pen]

Are we talking the standard red pixie, or another sub-variety?

(Note that I wrote out the list before I found FAQ's for the game... otherwise I'd have given you a bunch I knew you hadn't already got...)

If you want specific ones, let me know, otherwise, I'll conveniently lose the FAQ and start making more random guesses once I've had a chance to forget the ones I've memorized.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Are we talking the standard red pixie, or another sub-variety?

Yup, standard red pixie.

And no, I don't want anything specific, but if you do, I guess you could suggest the password and hope the votes go your way.


Sooo.. can we get your list of recommendations as to what you like and maybe some screenshots to pick a good candidate from?

I mean at the moment I'm thinking the pixie, just because it took a lot of time to get it.

Maybe tomorrow, I don't want to leave out the people in different time zones from me.

Hmm... but I have school tomorrow.

Maybe I'll post one type of each species, so you can see what they look like, and imagine the various sub-varieties before I go to school.

[Mercenary Pen]

Okay, I'm gonna add a little bit of variety here...

These will all be case sensitive- also, I'll avoid monsters that I know you can't handle yet (like Golems):
Odd (Crab-Zuum)
Goal (Granity) Pixie variant
Wish (Mec Mew) Mew variant
Live (Dragon)
Omni (Hornie) This is apparently a suezo variety
Dude (Psikung) Ducken variety
Spy (Hazel Fur) Tiger variant
Coin (Hydra) Naga variant
Cold (Joker)

Those should do for now- let me know if any of them don't work.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Wish (Mec Mew) Mew variant
Live (Dragon)
Omni (Hornie) This is apparently a suezo variety
Spy (Hazel Fur) Tiger variant
Coin (Hydra) Naga variant
Cold (Joker)

Those should do for now- let me know if any of them don't work.

Wish, Live, and Cold can't be regenerated yet.

Omni got me an Antlan, Spy got me a Naga varient, and I can't raise Naga yet.

[Mercenary Pen]

Okay, there goes my plan to stack the playing field...

[Starbuck_II]

SuMe (Super Me)
Sumo (Sumo wrestling)
LxLu (Lex Luthor)
ClKt (Clark Kent)
LoLn (Lois lane)
JyOl (Jimmy Olsem)
MnBt (Man Bat)
Suck (Kinda curious is suxk is good monster)

[The Dark Fiddler]

SuMe (Super Me)
Sumo (Sumo wrestling)
LxLu (Lex Luthor)
ClKt (Clark Kent)
LoLn (Lois lane)
JyOl (Jimmy Olsem)
MnBt (Man Bat)
Suck (Kinda curious is suxk is good monster)

Weird rapper mole
Naga Variation (Too big to use)
Golem Variation (Too big to use)
Standard Zuum
Can't Regenerate
Another weird rapper mole
Cat with nut variation
Can't regenerate yet

[Solaris]

AAAA -> Shearsman, a Joker variant.
AAAB -> Tiger.
AAAC -> Antlan.
AAAD -> Golem.
AAAE -> Octopee.
AAAF -> Atlan.
AAAG -> Ducken.
AAAH -> Mocchi.
AAAI -> Zuum.
AAAJ -> Mocchi.
AAAL -> Aroller.
AAAM -> Amerie, this red Naga thing.
AAAN -> Mocchi.
AAAO -> Suezo.
AAAP -> Crab Zuum.
AAAQ -> A red Mocchi thing.
AAAR -> Offshore, a dogthing with a drill on its head.
AAAS -> Hydra, this teal Naga.
AAAT -> Blocken, a Ducken/Golem.
AAAU -> A Mew/Golem thing.
AAAV -> Tidalie (?), a teal Golem.
AAAW -> Sea Bishop, a Joker variant.
AAAX -> Rocky Suezo.
AAAZ -> Olivia, a yellow plesiosaur thing.
AABA -> Psiroller.

GoaA - > Dragon
GoaB - Beaboy, this dog thing with a spiral cone on its head.
GoaC -> Red Mew thingie.
GoaD -> Ducken. Next!
GoaE -> Antlan
GoaF -> Arrowhead.
GoaG -> Naga.
GoaH -> Suezo.
GoaI -> Suezo. Not as good as the first one.

... And about there's where I got bored.

[The Dark Fiddler]

AAAO -> Suezo.

GoaH -> Suezo.
GoaI -> Suezo. Not as good as the first one.


None of these were Suezo. Which is a shame, because I don't have a standard Suezo to show a picture of.

But here are pictures of the monsters I've found so far:

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/BellThing.png
Bell thing
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/LionFighter.png
Lion thing
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MoogleDogOctopus.png
Moogle Dog Octopus thing
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/RappingMole.png
Rapping Mole
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/RedSuezo.png
Suezo (variation)
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/StandardAntlan.png
Antlan
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/StandardDucken.png
Ducken
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/StandardHare.png
Hare
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/StandardMew.png
Mew
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/StandardMocchi.png
Mocchi
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/StandardMomo.png
Momo
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/StandardPixie.png
Pixie
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/StandardTiger.png
Tiger
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/StandardZuum.png
Zuum

For some odd reason, I feel as though some of these can't be used, even though it didn't tell me I couldn't use them (although I was paying very little attention).

[onasuma]

Use ducken. And only ducken. Clearly ducks are awesome.

[Raistlin1040]

Rock
Beat
Drum
Bass
Bowi
JPGR
Door
Cure

[The Dark Fiddler]

Rock
Beat
Drum
Bass
Bowi
JPGR
Door
Cure

Lobster Thing Variant (Too big)
Orange Moogle Octopus Dog
Red Tiger
Rapping Mole
Wheel-Rhino (Which I should now mention is TOO BIG)
"Cupid Hare" A Pink and white Hare (JRPG, which I THINK you meant, can't be regenerated yet)
Standard Mocchi
Pink!Suezo (Species named Cherry. CHERRY!)

[Raistlin1040]

Actually I meant JPGR. John, Paul, George, Ringo.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Actually I meant JPGR. John, Paul, George, Ringo.

Well, it's nice to know the game things the Beatles were weird bunnies.

[Fayd]

How about my name, Fayd?

And one for another party member of mine, Cade.

And other random words that pop into my head (capitalize as you will)

Blue
Bird
Roy
Elan
Sins
Wins
Tins
Ting
SNES
AD+D
ACDC
.EXE
Gman
fwip

[The Dark Fiddler]

Fayd
Cade
Blue
Bird
Roy
Elan
Sins
Wins
Tins
Ting
SNES
AD+D
ACDC
.EXE
Gman
fwip

Orange Octomoogdog
Cannot be regenerated
Standard Mew
Cannot be regenerated
Lion thing
Pink Rhino Wheel (too big)
Cannot regenerate yet
Blue Dinosaur Thing
Orange Octomoogdog
Orange Octomoogdog
Messed up Momo
Bell thing
Red Mew
Lobster Thing (too big)
Momo
Standard Mew

I'd like to ask that people stop submitting passwords now and start voting on existing entries.

Mainly because I'll be getting off the computer and I don't want ~100+ passwords to try when I get home from school tomorrow.

[chiasaur11]

I vote for a Zuum as part of the team.

Dinosaurs are awesome.

[Fayd]

I vote for Mew...if only because of your previous story. He'd be all excited "I CAUGHT A MEW! YESSS!!!!1" only to realize that it is SO not what he was thinking.

oh, and one of the eyeball things because they're "classic," near as I can tell...I never followed this series well, but I recognize them.

[Starbuck_II]

How many votes do we get?
My top 6 votes.
1. Pixie
2. Momo
3. Ducken
4. Garu
5. Zuum
6. Suzurin

[Belobog]

Antlan, Mocchi, Pixie.

Seriously, Antlans have swords in their arms. How can you not use them?

[T.G. Oskar]

One vote for each of the monsters that appeared in the anime. That means one for Mocchi, one for yellow Suezo, and one for Hare. Later, get Pixie and Golem.

Oh, and I second the Mew vote. Be specific in placing the Mew Pokedex entry if you can; and if you can do better, replace the pic with the current Mew.

[tgva8889]

PIXIE!

Mostly because I've never used one of those in the game before this one, but they looked interesting. So yeah.

[banthesun]

An octopus with a moogle's pompom and dog ears.

Um... THIS!

[SITB]

Pixie, because if Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne has taught me something is that having a Pixie as your starter demon is the pathway for ultimate power.

[Smight]

Pixie and name her Pfil:smallwink:

[Celesyne]

Oooooh, Pixie (bonus points if its a blue one) and name it Navi, then make it the most obnoxiously annoying creature to ever flap across this world in the history of mankind.

[Deme]

I vote either a tiger or a hare. 'cause I like tigers and hares.

[Pie Guy]

Edit: Sorry, I thought we were still generating.

[The Dark Fiddler]

It seems Pixie's won (not that I was keeping solid count :smalltongue:), followed closely by Zuum, Mocchi, and Suezo (not necessarily in that order though).

[Ubiq]

I'm surprised that you didn't try GITP.

And by all means use a Pixie.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Day One...
Today, I got stuck here. I don't know where here is, I don't know how I got here, all I know is that I'm here. I think I got a concussion, because I can't make out any of the landscape, it all seems blank and white.

Day Two...
I don't think I have a concussion anymore. The landscape isn't white. It's messed up, I keep seeing small portions of everywhere I've been to. It's very disorienting.

Can't find food yet, worried I'll starve.

Day Four...
Still haven't found any food, but I haven't been feeling hungry. Can't be sure about how long I spend here any more.

Day Seven...?
What the hell am I writing on?

Day Twelve...?
I've given up on looking. No food, no shelter (not that it matters, there's no weather either), and no people.

I think I'm in hell.

Day Eighteen...?
Given up on live, I'm becoming an emo.

Day Twenty-Nine...?
Being an emo not working well, still trapped.

Day Fifty-Seven
I give up. I promise, God, that if I get out of here, I swear I won't complain about anything, ever.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png Hello!

Damn, I was looking forward to wangsting.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%201/001.png
The... what?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png The AGE Monster Association! Can I have your name please?
Ash. Ash Ketchum
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png Great! Sign this please!
O...kay...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png Congratulations! You're now a real monster breeder!
...what?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png Chairman Mardoc will be here s-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ChairmanFace.png I'm here! I'm here! Are you the new breeder?
Yes...?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ChairmanFace.png Great! It's a pleasure to meet you, I'm Chairman of AGIMA, Mardoc. I'd like to thank you for joining our society, and would like to introduce you to your assistant, Holly!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png Hello, Ash.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ChairmanFace.png Holly was an assistant to a master breeder back i-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png Mr. Mardoc, please! That part of my life's over, I... I left it behind. I'd rather forget it.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ChairmanFace.png But-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png Please!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ChairmanFace.png Well, alright... anyway, Holly will be your assistant, and we hope you two will be great breeders! We've lent you a ranch that you can use, and we'll be taking a portion of your contest winnings until you pay us back, but other than that, you're pretty much free to do whatever. Ok?
O...kay...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ChairmanFace.png Great! Go get your monster, you two!
Where's he running off to so quickly?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png Well, he has to greet all the new breeders, of course! It must be tough.
:smallconfused:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png Don't worry, I was confused at first too. Let's go get our first monster!
Right...

I let Holly drag me away. I had no idea where we were, or if "Monster Breeding" was as perverted as it sounded, so I figured it'd be best to just follow her.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%201/011.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ShrineDudeFace.png Who is it? Oh, let me guess, little couple who thought that instead of getting married and having kids, they'd get a monster?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png Actually-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ShrineDudeFace.png And you're going to just abandon the monster when you two split, am I right?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png But-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ShrineDudeFace.png Your kind makes me sick!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png But we've only just met! We're not dating, and getting a monster isn't preventing us from procreating! Jeez, dad, I told you to stop that! You've scared Ash!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ShrineDudeFace.png Hehe, sorry there Ash, didn't mean to scare you. Just having a bit of fun with my daughter. Anyway, here for your first monster, right?
I nodded. Didn't really know what else to do.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ShrineDudeFace.png Right, just step on up to the keyboard, and give me the code on your magical, ancient tablet.
I don't...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png Nobody does, just use whatever word pops into your head!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%201/013.png
Might as well use my dad's name, it gives me a connection to home.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%201/014.png
Is... is that normal?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ShrineDudeFace.png What, all those flying symbols? Absolutely.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%201/015.png
It's nice to see what the universe thinks of my dad.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png Oh! What luck! I've heard Pixie are rare and powerful! Is this monster ok with you, Ash?
I guess.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png Great! See you later dad!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ShrineDudeFace.png Don't have any unprotected sex!


So, Mardoc said he had a Ranch for us?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%201/025.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png -able to raise tons of great monsters here! It's beautiful, isn't it?
...it's pretty nice...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%201/027.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png Oh, hello! Are you the mail carrier?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png Yup, my name's Alyse, and I just wanted to stop by and say hi! I'm a big fan, Holly!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png ...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png I've got to go now, see you later!

That was random...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png Right. Well, I've got to give Pixie a few tests. You should rest, you don't look so well. We'll start training tomorrow.

...might as well make the most of this situation, guess I've got to read up on this breeding stuff.

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Hey, you! Do you want something you've done to be in this Let's Play? All you've got to do is write some of the literature that Ash will read! It could be anything from "Monster Breeding for Dummies" to "The Raising of Monsters for Those Who Lack Cranial Efficiency!" and anything in between. It can be as little or as much as you want, but you'll have a better chance if you describe the stats monsters have, POW, INT, ACC, SPD, DEF, and LIF. And it's not at all so I can learn what these things mean. Not at all.

[Fri]

It's hillarious. I'm looking forward for this.

[Starbuck_II]

Looking good so far.
Are you serious about being confuzzled?

[The Dark Fiddler]

Looking good so far.
Are you serious about being confuzzled?

Nope, I know what they are.

Vaguely....

[Mercenary Pen]

Okay, here goes:

"Monster breeding for suckers"

POW- This stands for Powder- specifically Gunpowder. You need to make certain your monsters have eaten enough of this before you make them fight.

INT- This stands for Internet. The reason for this is that you owe each of us one of these, and we're not leaving until we have it.

ACC- This one is Accusations. Once this meter reaches full, your monster will start randomly accusing you of things, whether you did them or not.

SPD- This is in fact a Spade. A very useful implement for cleaning up after your monster. Buy one- that we coincidentally found around the back of your property- now for the low, low price of 17 trillion gold pieces.

DEF- This one is a little more complicated, but we its not beyond you... It stands for Defenestration, the act of throwing people out of windows. This is a little friendly warning of what could happen if your monster loses its temper.

LIF- This one is rather easier. It stands for Lifeguard, and represents your monsters aspirations for its fully mature life.

[chiasaur11]

Monster rearing for fun and defense against international communism:

So, Patriotic young citizen of one of our excellent western or eastern democracies and/or monarchies, you've decided to join one of our national defense organizations.

Spot on!

In today's tough times, we need that kind of "can do" spirit in our citizens more than ever. Of course, some of these good, patriotic youngsters are... a mite dim. Not you, I'm sure, but we all have a duty, and they need to know.

LIF: Health, vitality, and stick-toitiveness in secret missions to find and kill any dirty reds!

POW: Power is the ability to hurt dirty reds and insufficiently patriotic fellows. A must have for any true fan of pain and violence.

INT: Now, some may say this is just for sissies. They may say that eggheads are "squares". Well, King Anthony Stark of England was an egghead, and his robot armies formed the basis for modern capitalism! Intelligence lets a monster search out and find rare supplies in missions, kill more efficiently with dirty tactics and fire magic fireball!

ACC: Accuracy. You aren't that dumb, are you?

SPD: How fast your little monster can move. Which means how well it can avoid treachery and good natured roughhousing. Useful.

DEF: Resistance to pain. Simple, and, if you're using battleship steel like I advised in chapter seven, completely unnecessary.


Ah. Good to see those of you who were a bit dim catching up with the rest of us. Take a day or two to consider the first chapter, then move on to chapter two:

It isn't murder if the victim is a commie. Or you can convince the judge he is.

[SITB]

Is Holly wanting to forget her previous experiences as a monser breeder assistant a referance to Mr. Swoon's LP of Monser Rancher?

[The Dark Fiddler]

Is Holly wanting to forget her previous experiences as a monser breeder assistant a referance to Mr. Swoon's LP of Monser Rancher?

Perhaps... :smallamused:

[Mercenary Pen]

Is Holly wanting to forget her previous experiences as a monser breeder assistant a referance to Mr. Swoon's LP of Monser Rancher?

Alternatively, it could be that Holly was one of the main characters in the Monster Rancher anime (which she was).

[Crossblade]

Monster Breeding for People Dumb Enough to Buy This Book Winners

Greetings new breeder! Congratulations on getting your new monster(s)! When you first start raising one, there are a few things you must remember:
Do not eat your monster.
Do feed your monster once in a while. (Even if they don't eat as frequently as you)
All monsters have stats, for simplicities sake, they are abbreviated for easiness to read. These stats are: POW, INT, ACC, SPD, DEF, and LIF; and they stand for the following:

POW: Stands for Prisoner Of War. Monsters frequently battle, as a result, the loser is the one who is beaten into submission. Now, have you ever heard the saying "Take no prisoners"? If not, it means to 'kill anyone you defeat'. Now, as interesting as death matches might sound, you wouldn't want your monster killed if it lost, would you? No, of course not! And neither would your opponent. So the other alternative is to catch the defeated monster! Of course, you don't want that to happen, so keep this stat high, so that your monster has the ability to not be captured if it loses after a match.

Int: Stands for Internal. Fun fact: All monsters start as hollow, but moving shells. The higher Int a monster has, the more gooey insides it develops, don't worry though, monsters won't become fat if they develop too much Int, it just means their insides are very well developed. A monster with low Int can be known to do rather 'lesser than normal' things such as eating rocks to fill itself or talking to walls out of envy for their solidity.

Acc: Stands for Acceptance. The higher Acceptance stat a monster has, the more other monsters will accept it. You don't want your monster feeling lonely and inadequate do you? Sure, in battles, you might think it doesn't matter if the monsters don't like each other, it shouldn't matter; but it does! How is your monster supposed to land the winning blow if your opponent won't go near it because they think your monster is a weirdo? Lots of Acceptance means lots of self esteem for your monster. A must have stat!

SPD: Stands for Solar Physics Division. Yes, this is as complicated as it sounds! However, we'll make sure to make it easier to understand. Now, you've realized that your monster eats less than you by now, correct? Did you ever wonder why? It's because monsters get most of their energy from the sun. The more SPD a monster has, the more energy it well have; however, don't confuse this with eating frequency, a monster with high SPD still has to eat as often as a monster with low SPD; the one with high SPD will just be much more lively, and nobody wants a lazy monster!

DEF: Stands for Definitely! Are you sure your monster's a monster? Are you DEFINITELY sure? Well, your monster isn't!!! As strange as this might sound, monsters start their life out thinking they are people. They have to be trained to realize that they are monsters. Now you might ask yourself what's wrong with thinking they're people, but after they start wearing your clothes, and sleeping in your bed, you might want to reconsider the situation (especially if you own only 1 set of clothes!)

LIF: Stands for Leukemia Inhibitory Factor. Another very confusing and complicated abbrivation! We'll save you from trying to look it up on wikipedia; LIF is a protein in cells that affects cell growth and development. The more of these that a monster has, the more well developed it is on the cellular level. Now, don't confuse this with the INT (internal) stat, how solid a monster is and how healthy it is are two different things. For example, a wall is very solid, but isn't alive, so it would have no LIF, and jellyfish are not very solid, but are most definitely alive.


Now, we know that is a lot to take in; and you're welcome to frequently look back at this, but the key thing to remember is that the more of all these stats a monster has, the better it will be over all. Now, yes; many monsters specialize in one stat, this is a fact many breeders rely on, as when a monster trains one or a few stats, these stronger stats have on occasion been known to compensate for the lesser stats. (Much like how a blind person has better hearing than someone who can see. And no, we are not afraid of writing that, be cause what are the odds a blind person will read this? Haha on that one, am I right?)

Just keep all this in mind, and also remember to love your monster (unless it turns out so freakishly ugly, you just want to kill it to put it out of it's misery). Happy Monster Breeding! :smallbiggrin:

[Raroy]

(Woo, bandwagon jumping!)

Introduction to monster ranching

So you want to know how to ranch some monsters? Well it's quite simple. All you need to train you monsters. You might think your monster need food, rest, and love. You think wrong. All you need to do is train your monster until it becomes a killing machine. That is the purpose of these monsters. A trainer’s job is to make sure your monster can fight. You need to know what areas to train your monsters in. These are the areas.

POW: Pow is the ability to create 1960s special effects when your monster hits another monster. The higher the skill the more dynamic and big the special effect balloon will be. Amaze your opponent when your monster Pow! Wham! Bham! them better then Adam West ever could.

INT: Int stands for inter national tellegence. It stands for the knowledge your monster knows about other cultures and how well they under stand their own spirituality and the common humanity that we all share. A completely useless stat.

ACC: Acc stands for acceleration. It dictates how well your monster can accelerate. With a high acceleration skill, you monster can turn into a motorcycle called a "moncycle" that you can ride and challenge people to children’s card games on.

SPD: Spd Stands for Standard perspiration disposition. The higher your spd, the more your monster enjoys a good sweat. Their own sweat, someone else sweat, my sweat. A healthy appreciation for sweat is good way to get them working harder, if only for the runny rush.

DEF: Def stands for defense against failure. The higher their DEF the least likely they will fail and bring shame upon themselves and you. One could say that a monster with high DEF knows "How to play"

LIF: Lif stands for Love if folly. LIF stands for the love (Platonic or otherwise) between the trainer and the monster. High Lif is illegal in most countries, and if you are caught with a high Lif score, mon protective services will be called. Your mon and your License will be forever taken away from you, you sicko.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Wow, you all want Ash to fail miserably, don't you? :smalltongue:

[Starbuck_II]

Monsters for Retards.

Hello, my special readers. And I mean "special" like the way OJ was innocent. Your a 'Tard. Look it is cool; lots of people are. Likely your dad and mom are.
Look, we know you can't read. But just in case and since I have to due this stupid court order: I'll tell you what you need to know.

First, Monsters have a few stats. POW, INT, ACC, SPD, DEF, and LIF.
We will use the acronym PLAIDS for the group name. PLAIDS are the most important thing you will ever learn... yes, more than the meaning of life in the real world.
More than how to ask out that hot chick you got that crush on. Yes, I mean without her turning you down, of course.

Power: You deal damage if you hit someone. This is the power of that blow.
You an break a barrier with power and it provideds a defense a bit vs. power based attacks.

Life: You need this. You need to get one, but I kid. It describes how much health the creature has. So if someone punches the monster it can take a certain number. Like 10 -5= 5 (look you learned math, yay).
As long as you have more than 0, you won't lose the monster to death.
But Life has an additional ability. You cango on "journeys" called expeditions-life costs points to do things on these journeys like searching a building is 10, breaking a barrier is 5, etc.
They are really low, but they might add up.

Accuracy: Okay, they called it skill, but we know it as accuracy. I guess the they couldn't spell accuracy (it has 3 c's and all). So the higher number you got more likely you will hit the foe.

INTELLIGENCE: Int raises damage for Int-based attacks. It defenses against Int-based attacks as well.
Basically, the smarter the monster the less "smart" magic hurts. Don't ask me how that makes sense, same way bees can fly.
More smarter monsters can search better.

DEFENSE: Defense lowers damage recieved to your life.

SPEED: Speed is counter to Accuracy. As accuracy is hitting ability, speed is dodging ability. So higher speed = take less accurate to be hit.

Oh and I guess I'll tell you a bit about food.

Edibles: You are what you eat.
Monsters don't eat every day. They eat at beginning of month at a farm.
Monsters are very picky about what you feed them. I would be too if I only ate once a month. They "cheer" if fed yummy food, but "yuck" if un-yummy food.

Almost everyone loves milk at beggining of life.

Food can reduce stress, but can spoil the monster.

Candy: You can give monsters candy! Similar benefits as food.Main difference you can buy from stores candy.

Drugs:
Look, you want a druggie monster, don't you?
You sick bastard.
I'm kidding, everyone likes a little booze. Wait, don't let my parole officer read that part. Drugs are bad...
Anyway, drugs all raise monsters' stats, or give them bonuses in some of their abilities, either in or out of battle.
But drugs lower your life span just like ciggerates in real life.

Greed:
Sometimes monsters give you stuff. This is cool. It is like Christmas all over again. Or Krazy Kwanza if you're into that. I don't judge.


But sometimes they want stuff too. They get greedy. You likely trained them wrong.
Remember kids taking is better than recieving. Stealing is only wrong if you get caught. Only losers get caught: don't be a loser.

You'll read more about how you train your monsters with mission drills, resting, and battle hints next month when you buy the next Magazine. Later, stay a 'Tard.

[The Dark Fiddler]

"POW- This stands for Powder- specifically Gunpowder. You need to make certain your monsters have eaten enough of this before you make them fight."

Uh-huh... next book.

"INT: Now, some may say this is just for sissies. They may say that eggheads are "squares". Well, King Anthony Stark of England was an egghead, and his robot armies formed the basis for modern capitalism! Intelligence lets a monster search out and find rare supplies in missions, kill more efficiently with dirty tactics and fire magic fireball!"

Er... not as bad as the first, I suppose, but...

"Acc: Stands for Acceptance. The higher Acceptance stat a monster has, the more other monsters will accept it. You don't want your monster feeling lonely and inadequate do you? Sure, in battles, you might think it doesn't matter if the monsters don't like each other, it shouldn't matter; but it does! How is your monster supposed to land the winning blow if your opponent won't go near it because they think your monster is a weirdo? Lots of Acceptance means lots of self esteem for your monster. A must have stat!"

...Do these people think I'm stupid?

"LIF: Lif stands for Love if folly. LIF stands for the love (Platonic or otherwise) between the trainer and the monster. High Lif is illegal in most countries, and if you are caught with a high Lif score, mon protective services will be called. Your mon and your License will be forever taken away from you, you sicko."

WHAT IS WITH THESE BOOKS?!

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Good morning, angry.
*Sigh* Good morning, Holly. Did you know none of these books taught me anything useful?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Well, it's a good thing you don't need to learn anything, right?
...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Anyway, I finished the tests on Pixie.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%202/001.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: As you can see, she has a high Intelligence, Accuracy, and Speed. She's quick on her feet and with her magic, but she's a glass cannon.
Right, so what do you suggest?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Me?
Well of course, you know more than I do.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%202/002.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Well... I'd suggest training her in her strengths. She won't be able to take a hit, but she won't need to, because they'll be down before they get the chance.
And we do this by...?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I'd suggest Meditation to start.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%202/003.png
That doesn't really look like meditation...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Well, her Intelligence still went up, regardless.
So what now?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%202/004.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Target practice?
Sounds good to me.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%202/005.png
So... she kicks a rock into a target?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Right.
And... that doesn't make her stronger?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I don't understand it either.
Right, let's see her do it again.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%202/006.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Pixie didn't do the exercise right.
That's not good...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Do... do you want to scold her?
I guess I should... she's young, and we don't want her training incorrectly, right? Pixie... come here?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: She looks really sorry...
...I guess that's scolding enough. Just do it right next time, ok Pixie?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I think we should let Pixie rest; she's had a tough month.
Right.

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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%202/009.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Oh, hello Aroma. Long time no see!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: I know! I heard you came here to AGIMA, so I had to come visit! We have so much catching up to do!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...yay...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: First of all, why did you leave? You had it all! Money, fame, a powerful monster...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: So... please tell me that isn't Zest...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ZestFace.png: In the flesh, and I must say, you're looking lovely, as always, Holly.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Not a chance, Zest.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: Right, so you got a new monster?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Of course!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: How about a practice battle? To help it get better?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I don't know, she's pretty young...
It's just a practice battle, though, right? I think it might be good for her, as long as their monster goes easy.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Yeah, b-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: Well hello... I don't think we've met... I'm Aroma... hehe...
...hello?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: :smallredface:
...well then, shall we battle?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%202/010.png
It didn't look to good for Pixie, their monster was really strong, but they'd agreed to go easy, so I hoped it would be okay.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%202/011.png
Pixie certainly didn't seem intimidated by the other monster.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%202/012.png
I knew I'd made a grave mistake when the other monster jumped at Pixie and slashed at her.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%202/013.png
She flipped backwards and kicked it in the face, which was pretty cool...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%202/014.png
But the other monster simply jumped to the side and threw a "Smoke Bomb" at her.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%202/015.png
And like that, it was over. I carefully pulled Pixie up.
I'm sorry Pixie, I thought they'd go easy on you...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ZestFace.png: That WAS going easy. And with our weakest monster.
...wow... we've got a lot of training to do, don't we, Pixie?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ZestFace.png: You sure do. C'mon Holly, ditch the zero and get with the hero.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Go to hell Zest.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: We have to go now, Holly. Hope we can meet up again later, we still need to catch up.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ZestFace.png: And WE have some catching up to do too... :smallamused:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Right... I look forward to it...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: Bye, Holly! Bye...
Ash.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: Bye Ash... :smallredface:

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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Pixie's awake.
Thanks, Holly.

Pixie? I'm sorry you got hurt, I didn't think that they'd be that powerful when they were holding back. I hope you don't hate me.
Of course I don't! I want revenge on that bastard!
Hey, watch your mouth young la- you talk!?!
Pixie?
I... okay then...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: So, back to training?
Pixie!
What should we train her in, then?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%202/016.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I was thinking of Riddle training, it'd help her Intelligence and her Accuracy.
Sounds good.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%202/017.png
Ermm....
Pixie? :smallconfused:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%202/018.png
You gotta try harder, Pixie! I know you can do it!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Um, Ash?
Yes?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: We...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%202/019.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: We got an invitation to the Official Tourney. I don't think Pixie's ready, but she is your monster, so it's your decision.

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Well? More failure training, or failure in a tournament?

And if training, training in what?

[Raroy]

You should definitely skip the tournament. When you lose in a tournament doesn't something bad happen? You should definitely get a little more lif and raise your main stats.

[Starbuck_II]

You should train her in sidestep. Building up her evading skills might be the best.

Although, a tournament would be cool.
Can you get any Candy! They improve stuff. Go to city and buy candy or Milk.

Monsters love milk.
Then go to Ranch and feed her.

[Crossblade]

Skip tournament, train Riddle, then anything that puts up Life and Speed.

[Weimann]

I read through the first part and this one, and I must say it's a very good story ^^ unfortunately I don't know anything about this game, but I say, skip the challenge and train your fairy! In the name of Chernobyl!

[The Dark Fiddler]

I read through the first part and this one, and I must say it's a very good story ^^ unfortunately I don't know anything about this game, but I say, skip the challenge and train your fairy! In the name of Chernobyl!

How dare you insinuate that I drop Pixie? Do you know how many passwords I had to go through to get one? :smalltongue:

I don't plan on dropping any monsters, because it just doesn't seem like Ash would do.

Also, sorry I haven't updated since the weekend, family tree is killing me. :smallsigh:

I'll have an update by Thursday at the latest. VERY latest.

[Weimann]

Yeah, there shows how much I know about the game. Pixie, fairy, bleh.

[The Dark Fiddler]

I don't think Pixie's ready. No offense, Pixie.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: You do know that she can't speak, right?
No, no I do not.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...
Back to training?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Right. Let's hope Pixie does better with her exercises.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%203/001.png
That... LOOKS better.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%203/002.png
Right, better. Let's see if she can keep this up!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%203/003.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I think she's a bit too tired.
Right, rest first, then keep training.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%203/004.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%203/005.png
I really like these new results.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I think Pixie gained a new trait!
Is that good?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Well, that depends on what one it is. Let me do a bit of testing...

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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%203/007.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Yes, it's very good!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%203/008.png
And the training results are getting better so much quicker! I'm proud of you Pixie! What do you think we should do now?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I think we should work on Speed and Accuracy.
Right, back to having her hit boulders at targets.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%203/009.png
Good. How do we train for Speed?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%203/010.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: We drop boulders on her, and have her dodge them.
Isn't... isn't that a bit dangerous.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I guess, but I don't know any other way of doing it.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%203/011.png
Well, it seems to be working anyway.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Hey, Ash... I know it's only been a few months since the last battle, but I think Pixie's really improved! It's not a major tournament or anything, just a small-time event, but it'll help get our name out there!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%203/012.png
I dunno...

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:smallsigh: I don't know how Mr. Swoon did it. Monster Rancher is hard to Let's Play... I imagine most of the updates will be like this, short, and mostly training.

Anyway, tournament, yes or no? Speed, Intelligence, and Accuracy are all up one level.

[Starbuck_II]

We trained and got stronger.
I think we have chance. I say go for it. What is the worst that can happen?
She has low DEF, but as long as she dodges well we can win.

Go, Chernobyl! (I mean Pixie)

[Crossblade]

Swoon did it by giving personalities to his monsters, and making the protagonist's mental stability questionable. You're on the right track when you made the Pixie comment about being blood thirsty.

As for choices... it would depend on how much money we have now for the tournament. If the money is needed (say... if it's less than 9400 now -the tournament's reward) go for it. Otherwise, if there's plenty of money now, keep training. First Acc then Speed, then Int, int, int, int, int, etc.

[Raroy]

I say do the tournament and state save a lot, and get really lucky, and make run on sentences. The run on sentences are the most important here.

[Silverraptor]

Go ahead. Enter the tornament!:smallbiggrin: Get some cash!

And on an alternative note, I seem to recall that you can replace tutor monsters. If Pixie has higher stats then one of the tutors, replace them with her and lets go grab another.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Well... they do always say that you learn more from doing... I suppose it couldn't hurt to enter Pixie, right?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Right, but... Pixie isn't really that loyal, she might not listen to your commands.
That's ok, she's probably a better fighter than I am.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/003.png
Why's it called the Ri-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png: Many years ago, a great dragon rose from the land and ascended into the heavens. In memory of his journey, strong breeders have gathered here to test their strength!
How does that make any sense?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Nobody knows, we simply smile and nod.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/006.png
Right... so there's only three other competitors? That's not that many, considering how many people are in the stands...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I have Pixie's first opponent's stats, compared to ours.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/008.png
That... looks bad...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: It could be worse.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/009.png
Right, so the battle started. Pixie stared at the weird dog octopus thing in front of her. She looked a bit disgusted. She said something to it, and it got really pissed.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/010.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/011.png
She giggled as the octopus's weird magical snot missed, and she countered with a small blast of energy.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/012.png
The... thing... was pissed, and attacked back with its pom-pom.
What the hell is that thing doing?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I wish I could tell you.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/013.png
Pixie wasn't really quick enough to dodge the attack, but as she was sent flying backwards, she did manage to kick the thing in its face.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/014.png
Sadly, it wasn't enough. Pixie lost the battle.
It's ok, Pixie. We still have two battles left, and this IS your first tournament.
I WILL KILL THEM ALL!!
Er...
Pixie?
Never mind...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/015.png
The next battle was against a... green stuffed cat...
This goddammed world...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: What was that?
Nothing.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/016.png
The doll wasted no time, instantly jumping at Pixie with elongated claws.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/017.png
But our Pixie's too good to fall for that! She jumped back and used her signature energy blast.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/018.png
The doll was sent flying, but she didn't stop there.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/019.png
She quickly kicked it up into the air.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/020.png
And with that, the match was over; our first victory.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/021.png
We really didn't talk much until the next battle, against a rapping mole...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/022.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/023.png
Pixie tried her energy attack again, but the mole simply dug underground and popped up underneath her.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/025.png
...I... I don't... what?!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/026.png
And like that it was over.
Don't worry Pixie, it was your first tournament, and you're still young. We'll crush them next time, alright?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%204/027.png

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So what now?

[Silverraptor]

Check her stats. Is her INT higher then the instructor's?:smallconfused:

[The Dark Fiddler]

Check her stats. Is her INT higher then the instructor's?:smallconfused:

Nope, the default trainer is 300 in everything.

[Starbuck_II]

Okay, we did pretty good. We beat the most not weird enemy there. I mean the other two...what?

We may need to build her DEF. That affecfted how much she was hit. But our evading skills rocked.
Congrats at least.

[Silverraptor]

I think health was a contributing factor too.

[Crossblade]

I told you we should have trained! But at least now, we can compare Pixie to her competition.

Her strengths are Int, Acc and Spd. Now, she can already hit her opponents, so I say for some intensive training, we ignore Acc just until the next tournament.

So work on Spd and Int. We want her to be more of a Glass Railgun than a Glass Cannon. Cannons take too long to reload after all.

[Weimann]

I do like how Pixie is a bloodthirsty fightmonger, and how Ash is stunned by the world's monsters.

I say train. Go for defense *nodnod*

[Zeful]

So work on Spd and Int. We want her to be more of a Glass Railgun than a Glass Cannon. Cannons take too long to reload after all.

Except a Glass Railgun is worse than a Glass Cannon, unless your proposing that he train to the point where the only attack is a One-Hit KO.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Except a Glass Railgun is worse than a Glass Cannon, unless your proposing that he train to the point where the only attack is a One-Hit KO.

How about a GLASS ROCKET LAUNCHER!!

Or a glass Assault Rifle?

[Weimann]

I feel we should consider a broader spectrum of construction materials.

[chiasaur11]

I feel we should consider a broader spectrum of construction materials.

Duct Tape cannons work okay.

Or we could go with glass Waste-M combat shotguns. Good damage, tight spread, fast reloading...

[Crossblade]

I feel we should consider a broader spectrum of construction materials.

Wood cannons catch on fire after the string to set off the fuss burns down enough. :smallfrown:

[chiasaur11]

Wood cannons catch on fire after the string to set off the fuss burns down enough. :smallfrown:

I still say Duct Tape.

[banthesun]

Does a duct tape cannon fix itself? :smallconfused:

[Silverraptor]

Duct tape fixes everything.

[Mercenary Pen]

Having done some reading, we don't want to do any work on stats that we haven't touched, because that'll waste time that we can devote to bringing pixie up to decent power levels...

[Crossblade]

Your first monster never lives that long though. It's like that in all the games. Best thing to do with it is to make as much money with it as possible, so it'll pave the way for you being able to raise strong and stronger monsters the next time.

[The Dark Fiddler]

When Pixie's done resting, what do you think we should do?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: It'd probably be best to keep training her Intelligence, Speed, and Accuracy. She's got natural talent in those, and all of the skills she has helps that already.
Right, I figured that. But I meant more about battles. How long do you think it will be until we can enter Pixie in a tournament again without risking her getting her butt handed to her.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I dunno... it depends on a lot of factors. I'll tell you when I think she's ready.
Right. Thanks.
Pixie!
Well, look who's awake. Ready to train more?
My enemies will fall! I shall destroy them!
:smalleek: I... uh...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: You okay, Ash? You look pale.
Y-yeah... you didn't hear anything... like, a slightly psychotic voice that was being... psychotic?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: :smallconfused: No... not realy...
Okay then... go start training Pixie... I have to go take a test...

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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%205/001.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Hey, how'd the test go?
Good... I guess... how long have they been standing there, telling riddles?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: For an hour or so.
Do you understand what they're saying?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Of course not, they're monsters! What made you think I could talk to them?
Nothing, I just wondered what they were saying that- hey, looks like they're done. I wonder if it payed off.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%205/002.png
Well, I can't really complain about those numbers.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: No, no you cannot. Oh, and Ash... next week's the official tournament. I don't think Pixie's ready yet, but as always, it is your call.
Nah, I don't want to risk Pixie getting hurt. Even though she creeps me out...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: What was that?
Nothing.
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%205/004.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: I wanted to tell you that AGIMA is having a discount on sparring training. It's thirty-three point three three three, repeating of course, percent cheaper than normal!
Thanks for that info.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: No problem; it's my job. See ya!
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%205/005.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Thank you! We were hoping we could sign up our monster up for a sparring match. We heard that there was a discount?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png: Right you are! Normally, the sparring matches cost 3000 apiece, but with the discount, it only costs 1000. Additionally, if you use your own trainer instead of on of ours, you get an additional 20% discount. That's probably good, because you two look young and inexperienced, and probably don't have much money, am I right?
Shouldn't you know that, considering we had to give you our financial records a week ago?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png: ...are you from a foreign country?
Kind of... why?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png: Well I was just wondering, because everybody in AGIMA knows that all the secretaries are sisters. That was my sister you were talking about.
Oh... kind of like Nurse Joy...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png: What was that?
Nothing.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: You sure say a lot of nothing, Ash.
Very funny.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Of course it is. Anyway, I think we'll use Masimaro, my Mocchi. I think Speed training is what we'll go for.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png: Right, I wish you all good luck.
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%205/007.png
I have to say, I was a bit worried. I wasn't quite sure of Masimaro's personality. Would he only go as far as necessary to make sure Pixie got a good training, or would he be completely vicious and tear her to shreds?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%205/008.png
I didn't really have much time to consider this before the fight started.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%205/009.png
Pixie started off with her energy blast, as almost always. It hit, but hardly did anything short of pissing off Masimaro.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%205/010.png
Who promptly countered with a bitch slap. A rice ball bitch slapping a demon-girl... I never could have imagined this day.
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Pixie promptly used her energy blast again... three times.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%205/012.png
Which Masimaro dodged quite handily.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%205/013.png
And countered with another bitch slap.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%205/014.png
Poor Pixie... she tried her hardest, but she was completely owned.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%205/015.png
Still, the results were good, and Pixie didn't look that hurt, just a bit tired.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%205/016.png
And this interested me. Monsters learning moves without gaining levels.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%205/017.png
Turned out, she had simply learned to copy Masimaro's slap, but I told her to use it. It wouldn't do much damage, seeing as it's a slap and she has crappy POW, but it was hard to miss with it supposedly, and it gave her something to use in close range.

Oh, did I forget to mention that? Apparently monsters can only use moves within a certain range. This makes no sense, but whatever. I told Pixie to go to bed before she could start going psychotic again (I know it's her now because that test said I wasn't crazy! I can always trust self-help books, right?).

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Ash, we need to be really careful now. The decisions we make right now have a huge impact on Pixie's future. This is a very important time for her!

Great, monster puberty.
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Sorry if this reeks of unfunny, I've come down with something, and the fever is addling my brain.

As for the lack of updates... no excuse. I'll get better on it if I recover though (and if I don't I'll have died, them's the breaks).

[Silverraptor]

I say raise her INT to above 300 and then replace the monster tutor. Then lets find a better all around monster.

[Starbuck_II]

Good Luck with the fever. Don't die till you complete this, "Let's Play", deal?

[The Dark Fiddler]

Good Luck with the fever. Don't die till you complete this, "Let's Play", deal?

I'll do my best. :smalltongue:

As for the dumping Pixie and making her a tutor, I'm not going to do that until she gets too old to fight/train herself.

She'll have a higher Int then anyway.

[Silverraptor]

Well, hurry up and raise her INT then.

[Crossblade]

Sorry if this reeks of unfunny, I've come down with something, and the fever is addling my brain.

I find this enjoyable! I actually wish you would update more frequently. :smallbiggrin:

As for training, I'd raise HP twice, then Int again. (And since months are 4 weeks long, throw in a rest if needed, if not; train Int)

[The Dark Fiddler]

I find this enjoyable! I actually wish you would update more frequently. :smallbiggrin:

Yeah... I'm trying to fix that.

[Crossblade]

Well no pressure. I used to write too; sometimes you're inspired, sometimes you're not. Additionally, you're playing through a game, and games are meant to be fun.
So have fun, because when you're enjoying yourself, we're enjoying it with you.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Well no pressure. I used to write too; sometimes you're inspired, sometimes you're not. Additionally, you're playing through a game, and games are meant to be fun.
So have fun, because when you're enjoying yourself, we're enjoying it with you.

You're what they call an enabler.


You enable my procrastination.

[chiasaur11]

You're what they call an enabler.


You enable my procrastination.

I updated Marathon 2 every day for a month! And then I started another one the next day!

(Note: not an insult. My Marathon 1 LP? Gappy, timelinewise. Just trying to be unenablering, not claiming perfection. Heck, I'll probably stop for months now just due to narrative laws.)

[Crossblade]

You're what they call an enabler.
You enable my procrastination.

I could get out my spikes and choker to start intimidating you with the option of disabling you.
Would you prefer that? I do know eviler Pixies than your's after all.

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/monsterrancher/images/thumb/2/21/Lilim_2.jpg/120px-Lilim_2.jpg

[The Dark Fiddler]

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: There's a tournament coming up in a month or two. I think we should finish training and enter it.
I think you're right, Pixie's been getting stronger, and I think she has a real chance. I think right now we should try to make he a bit faster.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Right, dodge training it is.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/001.png
You know, this still looks really dangerous.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Perhaps, but so is fighting other monsters.
True...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/002.png
...and I really can't argue with these numbers.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: You shouldn't worry though, I've taken all the safety precautions possible.
Right. Accuracy training now.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/003.png
Wow... she... broke the target.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/004.png
You're doing great, Pixie!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/005.png
Pixie! :smallbiggrin:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/006.png
I think you're ready for the tournament!
Pixie! :smallamused:
Is that face a bit unnerving to you?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Not really. Let's go, we'll be late for the tournament.

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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/007.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png: Hello, and welcome one and all to the Princess Cup! This tournament dates back ages, to an event in which men risked everything to win the heart of a fair princess! Who will be the champion of this historic tournament?
That doesn't really explain why we have this tournament.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I think they make up this stuff to make the people in it feel more prestigious.
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/012.png
Our first match was against another little cat doll thing. I have to wonder about some of these "monsters".
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/013.png
It was obvious that Pixie had the advantage in everything but Physical fighting.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/014.png
Pixie glared at the doll. I think I saw some blood lust in her eyes, which only made me question if these things had blood.
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Pixie started off with a quick energy ray, before moving into a somersault.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/017.png
The doll tried to stab Pixie with its claws.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/018.png
But Pixie just fired off another energy ray.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/019.png
The doll didn't stand a chance.

Good job, Pixie!
Her eyes and her smile scared me, but I kept my cool.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/020.png
The next fight was again "Pain Kill". I was pretty sure Pixie had enough of an advantage, even with a name like that.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/021.png
I have to say, that was one weird fish lizard thing. Things in this world... I don't really know how to describe half of them. I think I was lucky to have gotten Pixie, which was something really simple to understand.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/022.png
The match started, and before Pixie could do anything, the... thing... launched itself at Pixie, and slashed at her with its tail.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/023.png
Pixie tried to fire off her standard energy ray...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/024.png
But the thing began spewing some really nasty looking gas. Pixie started coughing too hard to focus her energy.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/025.png
Even through the coughing, she managed to give the thing a good kick in the jaw.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/026.png
It was a close battle, but Pixie lost in the end. I have to give it to her though, if I were in her position, that gas would have knocked me out.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/027.png
She certainly was getting better, and at least we got a small prize for placing. It would help pay the bills.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/028.png
And we were getting our name out there. I'd need to see if there were sponsorship deals in this universe.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%206/029.png
But now we had a tough decision: should we enter the official tournament, or not?

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Ok, here's the deal. We win this tournament, we rank up. We rank up, we get better stuff, and when Pixie's done for, we can put in longer passwords and use more monsters. We're nearing the end of the first year now, and I don't know how long Pixie will last for. Normally the monsters go through two or three birthdays, but I'm not sure if it's shorter for your first monster. I'm sure we'll get a chance to move up to rank D at some point, but if we don't try now, it'll just be one less rank we'll be able to get. I'm actually confident Pixie can win this... maybe. Like, 50% chance, but still.

It's up to you guys; I'm off to try and beat Bald Bull. Damn Title Defense...

[today's news is]

I have never played this game before. So my vote is for go for it, and see what happens.

[Silverraptor]

Go the distance, Fiddler, go the Distance!!

[banthesun]

Exploit save states! Go for it!

[The Dark Fiddler]

Exploit save states! Go for it!

Nah, I think I'll let the chips fall as they will.

[Crossblade]

Do eet! Go for the gold!

[Raroy]

I was playing though the game with a wolf and even I couldn't rank up in the first year. It's difficult, but if you pull it off as early as you can, you can reap all the rewards that come with it. Whatever they may be.

[The Dark Fiddler]

I don't know... didn't she just lose in a tournament?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Yeah, bu-
And this tournament is going to be against the best in this level of the league, too, right? I'm not sure Pixie can do it.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Ash, do you remember when I said I'd tell you when I thought Pixie was ready? I think she's ready now.
But... she just...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: You have to trust me Ash. Relationships like ours rely completely on trust.
You mean professional relationships? Aren't professionals always stabbing each other in the back.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Exactly my point! If we can't trust each other, how can we be sure we won't betray each other?
...ok. We'll enter. You ready Pixie?
There will be blood! :smallamused:
...right. Do your best.

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I couldn't believe she talked me into it. This was the Official Tournament.

Actually, I'm a bit confused now. Does that mean the others weren't official? Did we wasted our entry fees? Oh well. Official sounded difficult. I just hoped Pixie wouldn't be slaughtered.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png: Hello everyone, and welcome to the Official Rank E Tournament. As you all know, the winner of this tournament will proceed to the next rank: D. The best of Rank E have come from all over AGIMA, so we're sure to see some exciting battles!

The best... trust... I just need to trust...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/003.png
While I was busy trying to keep myself from freaking out over this, Pixie and Holly looked at their first opponent's stats. Turns out it was that Weird Lizard Snake thing that Pixie lost to in the last tournament.

That loss doesn't seem as bad anymore.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/004.png
Pixie seemed really pissed. Understandable for her, I guess, since she seems to be so bloodthirsty. I'm sure remembered their last encounter. She hardly waited for the starting bell before firing her attack off.

I think she was charging it up before the fight even started.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/005.png
When it hit "Pain Kill", the entire stadium was engulfed in a flash of light.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/006.png
It faded quickly, but Pain Kill was down. That was the strongest attack I'd seen from Pixie until that point. I was awe-struck.

Maybe Pixie did have a chance to win this thing.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/007.png
The next battle was up pretty quickly. I looked at the mugshot, and noticed that it was another Pixie.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/008.png
This odd Blue Pixie seemed to be just as bloodthirsty as our Pixie. I didn't think that was possible.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/009.png
"Iris" started the battle off with a kick to Pixie's face.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/010.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/011.png
Pixie countered with her energy attack (I really need a better name for that. It comes up so often) and a slap.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/012.png
All I have to say is "daaaaaaaaaaaamn". It's like Pixie gained about 7 levels in the last tournament.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/013.png
Our next opponent was Marco, the Red Mocchi.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/014.png
It didn't really look too tough compared to the other two opponents we'd faced already. In fact, it didn't even look that interested in fighting. I was being cautiously optimistic.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/015.png
Huge mistake. Marco jumped at Pixie, tossing around flow petals. I laughed until I saw how fast they moved, and how much they hurt Pixie.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/016.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/017.png
She ran up to Marco, a psychotic gleam in her eye. She kicked him into the air, and shot him with an energy blast, just like in that TV show. What was it called... Dinosaur Box A? I dunno, I never payed much attention to it.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/018.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/019.png
The up-to-that-point epicness of the fight was ruined when it devolved into a slap fight.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/020.png
I was surprised that the clock ran out. If Pixie had just kicked him again instead of getting into a slap fight, she'd have won.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/021.png
But she still won. It wasn't that close either, but it still worried me a bit.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/022.png
Her next opponent was a Red and Blue eye thing. I just don't get this world.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/023.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/024.png
Before the bell even rang, the eye started to teleport around the arena. After checking the rules, the officials decided that since it wasn't attacking, no rule was broken.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/025.png
Pixie interrupted it with an attack. It struck a dramatic pose and did that weird thing they do in movie where a scene is put transparently over another. I don't know how, but I'll be damned if it wasn't awesome.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/026.png
But then it attacked Pixie with its "tail".
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/027.png
That thing was strong. I was a bit disappointed, but since Pixie had already done better than I thought she would, it wasn't that bad.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/029.png
The final match arrived.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/030.png
Against an awesome lobster thing.

I wish I had one.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/031.png
You could feel the tension as the lobster let out a screech and clamped onto Pixie's arm with its claws.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/032.png
Pixie was able to break out, though. Lucky.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/033.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/034.png
The Lobster and Pixie met in the center of the battlefield, their fists (or claw and hand, whatever) clashed, and they stood still for a few second, glaring at each other.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/035.png
Of course Pixie was the one to break the stalemate. Right before the bell, she brought her foot up into the lobster's carapace. It slid backwards from the blow, and tried to charge...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/036.png
...but the bell rang. It stopped on a dime, and everyone looked at the judges.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/037.png
They declared Pixie the winner. There was a lot of cheering in the stand, and I smiled. Pixie had held her own, she had gone up against the best.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I... can't believe it...
Me neither! She actually held her own against THE BEST!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Held... her own? Ash, look at the scoreboard!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/038.png
Holy... sh-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png: For her victory, Pixie will be sent up to Rank D! Let's all wish her luck in the next level!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/039.png
My god... you won, Pixie!
Pixie! :smallbiggrin:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%207/040.png
If I weren't so happy, I'd ask how the hell they measure fame, but she won!

Needless to say, there was a party. Several, actually. We all had a lot of fun, but I couldn't seem to find Pixie for half the night. Or Zest, for that matter. (Who invited himself and didn't even bring a gift, that bastard).
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We let Pixie have a nice break. When we decided to start up her training again, it was Spring. It hadn't registered with me yet, but that was my first year in that universe. It felt like a month or so at most.

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I'm as surprised as Ash, people. Believe it or not, I didn't use a single savestate during the tourney. But yeah, there it is; Ash's first year.

So, playgrounders... what now?

[EmeraldPhoenix]

So, playgrounders... what now?

Now we crush all opposition under our boot!:smallfurious:

Um...

...Pixie?

[Silverraptor]

I... Don't... Know...

[Uncle Festy]

… awesome!

[The Dark Fiddler]

Note to self: audience seems to enjoy victories more than defeat...

[Uncle Festy]

Oh yeah.

The up-to-that-point epicness of the fight was ruined when it devolved into a slap fight.

Nice. :smallbiggrin:

[Crossblade]

Grats! So much for whomever it was saying you can't get to D rank with the first monster!

And now... we train more! Lif, Int, Int!
(Unless there are other options like adventuring?)

[Starbuck_II]

I love how Pixie B-slaps them. Epic chick fight for the win!

[Dr._Demento]

How about Haadoken? For the ray naming thing that is.

[Crossblade]

Name the kick/slap:

Me-doken!

[The Dark Fiddler]

Oh god, the sun... my eyes...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Hello Ash.
Don't talk so loudly...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...did you happen to drink the punch last night?
Yeah, why?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Oh, no reason...

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%208/001.png
Too loud...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Hi Ayase. What's up?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: Oh, nothing much. I just came here to deliver your official certificate of officialness, officially making you official Rank D ranchers.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Di-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: Yes, I'm actually required to say that.
Stop shouting...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: What's wrong with you, Ash? Have a bit too much of that punch last night?
How did you know?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: It was pretty obvious last night when you started hitting on everyone that wasn't a guy.
I what!?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Sorry Ash, it's true. It was pretty funny to listen to, actually. I meant to tell you it was spiked, but I was a bit too late.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/CanuteFace.png: Hmph, how pathetic. I come to see the newest competition in the business, and I find a hungover teenager and his little girlfriend.
Hey! It's not my fault I'm hungover!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: And I'm not his girlfriend!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/CanuteFace.png: You're all so juvenile. I can't believe you managed to proceed to the D rank.
We're juvenile? You're the one using the 'girlfriend' insult! Ow, my head...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/CanuteFace.png: This arguing is getting us nowhere. Let's simply fight to settle this! Apharm, come!
Huh?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%208/004.png
What?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%208/005.png
What?!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%208/006.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%208/007.png
WHAT?!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/CanuteFace.png: Hmm... I must admit that your Monster is incredibly courageous. Most can't even bring themselves to try to fight.
It's really more blood thirst than courage.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/CanuteFace.png: Regardless, you have potential, however juvenile you may be.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%208/008.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/CanuteFace.png: When ever you feel as if you wish to quit, look at the orb and remember this fight. It will push you onwards. We're rivals now; I want a real battle in the future. Remember that!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: Who the hell do you think you are talking to them like that?!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/CanuteFace.png: You'd best be careful, mail carrier, lest you lose your job. ...my name is Cantune. Remember it well, because I won't tell you again.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: So he's Cantune...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Have you heard of him before or something?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: I have, yes. He's supposedly been going around challenging ranches he deems 'worthy'. He's been a danger, too.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Wow, I can't believe we hadn't heard about him before now!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: It doesn't surprise me. They've been trying to cover it up. The only reason I know is that you hear a lot when you deliver mail to pretty much everyone. Anyway, I've got to get going. Make sure Pixie's ok, and make sure you get revenge on him!
See ya, Ayase.

C'mon, Pixie, you need to rest... And so do I, for that matter...

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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Good morning, Ash. How's your head?
Better now, thanks. Have you seen Pixie?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Yeah, actually...

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I was surprised to learn that before even Holly woke up, Pixie had come out here to meditate. I knew it was good for training her Intelligence, but I had no idea that she could actually do it herself. The few times we had her meditate, it was a battle to convince her to do so, but her she was, meditating by her own will.
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She meditated for a month straight, day and night, hardly stopping. It was obvious that the battle had affected her.
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She even meditated the entire day on her birthday. She hardly even acknowledged it. All of a sudden, it was like Pixie wasn't even there.
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Hello, I'm Holly, and this is Ash. This is our ranch.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/Gavinface.png: Oh thank god. I'm Gavin, and my monster and I were out on an expedition. We were attacked by a monster, and now we need a place to rest. Could we stay here for a few days?
I dunno... you aren't going to challenge us to a fight or anything, right?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/Gavinface.png: Not at all!
Ok then. I guess you could stay for a bit. I'm going to go tell Pixie so she doesn't murder you.

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Pixie was apparently finished with her meditation, and was busy dodging more rocks.

It's times like these I wonder where the rocks are coming from, and who's dropping them.
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/Gavinface.png: Ash, Holly? Thanks for letting us stay here, it means a lot.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Think nothing of us, we couldn't just let you wander around exhausted!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/Gavinface.png: Still, I feel like I owe you something. I couldn't help but notice your Pixie training, and I just wanted to tell you that my monsters are bred to be trainers. If you're in need of one, feel free to go downtown and hire my Golem, Strong. But hey, I gotta get going, so see ya around.
Thanks, Galvin.
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We ended up hiring Strong to cover the jobs Masimaro wasn't already covering; the ones Pixie wouldn't be training in. Still, if we ever got another monster who was more of a brute, Strong would come in handy.

We got completely owned in a battle, Pixie started training herself and ignoring everyone else, and we made a new friend. And Spring wasn't even over yet.
I have a feeling this is going to be an eventful year.

[Raroy]

Three hundred intelligence in a year. Next year you should get it up to six hundred. Also, you need more health and defense. You need to survive more then three hits.

I don't want to sound demanding. I just want you know my expectations so you can crash them into the ground. Congratulations on getting D rank so soon, you put me to shame.:smallbiggrin:

[The Dark Fiddler]

I just want you know my expectations so you can crash them into the ground.

Is that... "Wow, you reached 999 in all stats and beat the game before summer!" crashed into the ground, or "You... you LOST stats?" crashed into the ground.

Because that second one is more likely.

[Raroy]

The second one, of course.

Feed her lots of candy and have her rest for the rest of her lifespan.:smallwink:

[The Dark Fiddler]

The second one, of course.

Feed her lots of candy and have her rest for the rest of her lifespan.:smallwink:

Hello Pixie, how are you doing?
Eating candy.
OH GOD DON'T KILL M- wait what?
Yes, my improved Intelligence has made me realize that fighting is not the right way. I shall be eating candy for the rest of my life.
...I don't know if you were more insane before or now.

[Raroy]

Sounds like a good as reason as any to retire. But aren't personal realizations more of a wisdom thing then a intellectual thing? It takes perspective to redefine your path in life....

So, how do you like the cheap banter in your thread keeping things up from update to update?

[Crossblade]

Did you even have a choice to fight that visitor? That was brutal! :(

Also, you had Holly and Ayasa say they weren't Ash's BOYFRIEND, when it should be 'girlfriend'. Unless there's something I'm missing. ;p

[Raroy]

There are no girls in the monster rancher universe, only extremely pretty men:smallwink:. But yes, change it before more people point it out.

[The Dark Fiddler]

So, how do you like the cheap banter in your thread keeping things up from update to update?

I rather like the banter. It keeps me motivated. It shows that people care.



Also, you had Holly and Ayasa say they weren't Ash's BOYFRIEND, when it should be 'girlfriend'. Unless there's something I'm missing. ;p

Sorry, Chowder was on when I wrote this update.

"I'm not your boyfriend!" tends to get stuck in your head. :smalltongue:

[banthesun]

The banter annoys me. I'm all like: "Yay! New update!" and then I get dissapointed... :smallfrown:

[The Dark Fiddler]

The banter annoys me. I'm all like: "Yay! New update!" and then I get dissapointed... :smallfrown:

Yeah, I hate it when that happens.

In other threads, that is, since I can't get disappointed like that here.

[Dr._Demento]

Random Banter.




Ok, what are we supposed to be deciding? Because I really likes me some Glass Railgun

[The Dark Fiddler]

Random Banter.




Ok, what are we supposed to be deciding? Because I really likes me some Glass Railgun

Well, I didn't really have any decisions I needed to make. have made for me.

I guess you could choose what stats to focus on with Pixie's obsessive compulsive training.

[Crossblade]

Get Lif to 120, Def to 50. At the very least!

[The Dark Fiddler]

Happy Veteran's Day, everyone!

Or whatever it is you call it in your country.

No school = bored = Let's Play!
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Holly, I'm a bit worried. It's been a few months since Pixie started her OCD training, and she's still at it.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: don't worry Ash, she's just going through a weird phase in her life.
Great, more Monster Puberty...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%209/002.png
That'd be us, yes. Who are you?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HunterFace.png: I'm Hunter, and you're a jackass! Everybody's talking about how you defeated the Breeder who was going around and challenging everyone-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Canute?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HunterFace.png: I don't really care what his name is, all I care about is that now they're calling you the Rookie extraordinaire! I was supposed to be that! It's not fair!
Are you just going to sit here and complain about it? That's really not the way to become the best, you know.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HunterFace.png: Of course that's not what I'm going to do, I'm not an idiot! I simply have to beat you, then they'll all be praising me! So come on, let's fight, right now! Get your monster!
I dunno, Pixie's bee-
Pixie. :smallsigh:
Holy crap, Pixie, don't sneak up on me!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HunterFace.png: This is great! Come on, Huego!
As Pixie yawned and stretched her muscles relaxedly, a Tiger jumped out of a small cove of trees we had and started growling.
Dude, what is your monster doing hiding on our ranch?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HunterFace.png: That doesn't matter! Get ready to fight!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%209/003.png
That Tiger, Huego, was growling and snarling at Pixie, its eyes filled with the bloodthirst Pixie usually had. The scariest part was that Pixie didn't have it. She was just sort of standing there, sizing up Tiger.
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I'll be the judge, if we need one.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%209/008.png
The battle started, and Huego launched itself at Pixie.
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She calmly stepped to the side, and let off a quick flurry of attacks.
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Huego launched a large field of lightning from his horns, which Pixie couldn't dodge in time.
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But she shrugged off the attack, and fired of an energy attack.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%209/011.png
Huego was stunned, swaggering in place. She finished it off with a light tap to Huego's jaw.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%209/012.png
And he collapsed. Pixie hadn't missed a blow, and Huego only hit her by practically frying the entire field. This new, calm, computing Pixie was terrifying.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HunterFace.png: I... I just... I'll beat you in official tournament, just you see!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...what a loser.
I know. Hey, Pixie, that was a great battle. I didn't th-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%209/013.png
...I'm worried again.
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/Gavinface.png: Hey guys.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Hi, Gavin. How're you doing?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/Gavinface.png: Pretty good... pretty good. I was going with one of my new monsters, to train, right? And I figured I'd stop by and say hi, but on the way, I found this guy creeping around.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%209/015.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Mr. Karnab?!
Mr. Karnab?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: Got a smarter rancher to work for this time, I see. At least this one isn't calling me Santa.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: What are you doing here, Mr. Karnab?
Who is Mr. Karnab?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: Don't interrupt boy. I'm the head of the FIMBA region, where Holly once hailed from. Back then, I'd often hire her, and the rancher she worked for, to help me on... expeditions.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Forget it, I'm not helping you again.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%209/016.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: Oh, come on, the Tapota region is completely safe! I'd take my kids there, even!
What's going on?!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: :smallsigh: Do you enjoy working for impatient people, Holly? I used to take Holly out to ruins and such to search for old idols and treasures. She's find a lot of them out there, and anything she found, she'd be allowed to keep. I'm sure they were a huge help with raising her monsters.
I don't get it, Holly, why don't you want to go? I don't see a downfall.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: Great, so you'll come?

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Yea, or nay?

[Zeful]

Yay. And it's funny that this is the same Hooly from Mr. Swoon's ranch

[Raroy]

Of course! Why wound't you want to show off a new game mechainc?

[The Dark Fiddler]

Because next week is the official tournament, and if we do this, we'll miss it.

Wait, we're not ready, so why did I say that? :smalltongue:

[Fostire]

Because next week is the official tournament, and if we do this, we'll miss it.

Wait, we're not ready, so why did I say that? :smalltongue:

You did pretty well in the last tournament and pixie did awesome in that last battle. I think Pixie has a chance to win the next tournament.

On the other hand I want to see what this expedition thingie is like.
Santa Mr. Karnab said that you can find stuff that can help your monsters; is that stuff one-use things or can they be useful to future monsters as well? if the latter I say you go on the expedition.

[The Dark Fiddler]

On the other hand I want to see what this expedition thingie is like.
Santa Mr. Karnab said that you can find stuff that can help your monsters; is that stuff one-use things or can they be useful to future monsters as well? if the latter I say you go on the expedition.

Well, I know that on my first playthrough, I almost exclusively found Mint Leaves...

So many mint leaves...

I think for the most part it's one-use stuff, though.

[Fostire]

Well, I know that on my first playthrough, I almost exclusively found Mint Leaves...

So many mint leaves...

I think for the most part it's one-use stuff, though.

What are mint leaves for?

[The Dark Fiddler]

I can't remember exactly, but I think they decreased stress.

[flabort]

since finding this thread, I've aquired this game for myself, and after... 3 IG years?... I've found the mechanics fasinating. I'd say, explore, for those soulmate things... or have you even reached that point, yet?
I'd say skip the next 2 official championships, and do the third one after this point, with another, smaller championship in between. if you can do those soul-mate things, i'd explore, mostly, but if you can't, then i'd train... int and acc, of course.

Actually, i've been playing a Zuum, so I've been doing a lot of Ballanced training, but dumping int (still, like, 124), and partially deffence (264, maybe?). other than those two, speed, at about 367, would be my lowest stat. so, yah, obviosly different monsters have different ways to do this.

But back to my vote on exploring: Yeah!

[Crossblade]

Do it! Go into the forest!
KILL A SQUIRREL!!!

[The Dark Fiddler]

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Ash, I don't know about this...
Holly, I trusted you with the tournament. Can't you trust me this one time? It's not like anything bad'll happen; he said it was perfectly safe.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: And it is! Perfectly safe!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...against my better judgment, I guess I'll go.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: Great! Off we are!

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I thought you said that it'd be safe. Tropical jungle that has all kinds of poisons and such doesn't seem that safe.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: Safety is relative! I've been on adventures that would make Indiana Jones cringe in fear!
Right... note to self: trust Holly more.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2010/003.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceJungle.png: You know, for abandoned ruins in the middle of a jungle, there seem to be a lot of well-kept paths.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2010/004.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: You were saying? Come on, let's try to move this!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2010/005.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: You all weren't trying hard enough!
Says the supposed epic adventurer who decided to opt-out of pushing the boulder and instead "examine a rare butterfly".
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: Nevertheless, we shall find an alternate route!
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceJungle.png: Hey, look! Some monoliths!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2010/006.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: Why, of course we should, you daft girl!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceJungle.png: :smallannoyed: You so owe me, Ash. Oh look, we found something.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2010/008.png
Y-you're kidding, right?! A mint candy in the middle of abandoned ruins?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: It is an amazing discovery! Come now, we must return to town!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2010/009.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceJungle.png: :smallannoyed:
:smallsigh:
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Hey, Ash. When we were passing through town on the way back, I heard rumors about those monoliths we found.
Already?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Apparently those ruins weren't exactly new discoveries...
Figures.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: But yeah, they said that the monoliths have some hidden power locked in them. If we get a chance, we should go investigate them again.
Without Karnab?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Oh god, yes!
Ok then. Hey, Pixie, what do you think of that?

...Pixie?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2010/011.png
That is IT! We're entering a tournament right now! I didn't exactly like the old Pixie, but this new Pixie is just weird!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2010/012.png

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So yeah, sorry this update was kinda short. The ruins were a lot more lackluster than I remembered... an I remembered them as being pretty lackluster already.

I'm off to play the first game in the Mother series now.

[Crossblade]

The only Monster Rancher I played was Monster Rancher 4. It seems WAY better than any other Monster Rancher Let's Play I've seen so far. In the jungles you actually had fight encounters! Made for much more exciting game play.

[The Dark Fiddler]

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2011/001.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Ash, I'm not so sure about this.
I know we're even on the trust thing-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Actually, you owe me.
...that aside, just trust me. Pixie's been training long enough. It's getting creepy.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: You make a strangely convincing argument.
I know, that's how I passed Pokémon Trainer's School.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Pokémon... Tra-
Err... nothing, you heard nothing.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: :smallconfused:
C'mon, we have to go sign up for the tournament.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2011/002.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png: Its beauty has been praised alongside Lake Ira. The legendary city, it is Carota. May you become legends in your own time!
Is it just me, or are these explanations getting less sensible?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...I 'unno...
You okay, Holly?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Yeah, I'm fine. :smallannoyed:
You sure?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: :smallannoyed:
...okay then.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2011/006.png
Putting aside Holly's bad mood for a moment, I decided to focus on getting Pixie back to normal what passed as normal for her.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2011/007.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2011/008.png
The first fight was against an albino Hare named Martin. Odd name.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2011/009.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2011/010.png
Martin started the fight by shouting at Pixie so loudly that you could actually see the sound waves. Luckily, nobody was deafened, and Pixie dodged the physical manifestation of it.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2011/011.png
And attacked with her energy ray, right in Martin's open mouth.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2011/012.png
One hit, he's down.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2011/013.png
Final fight, already. Short tournament. I hoped this fight would get Pixie back.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2011/014.png
Another big lobster thing, and dammit I still want one.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2011/015.png
Most of the fight was spent with Pixie and the lobster just staring each other down.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2011/016.png
About 6 seconds left, and Pixie launches herself at it. A quick slap, and the lobster stopped in its tracks. Pixie was wincing a bit, the lobster's carapace obviously hurt, but the lobster didn't manage to do anything; he was completely stunned. I think she hit a pressure point or something.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2011/017.png
The judges rules Pixie the winner, but she was still the new, calculating Pixie.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2011/018.png
We did good, didn't we?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I was talking to Pixie.
Pixie! :smallamused:
Shut up.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2011/019.png
Now Pixie, I know th-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2011/020.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2011/021.png
For god's sake, Pixie, it's raining out! What will it take to stop you from training like this? :smallmad:

[Zeful]

Candy. Lots of Candy.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Candy. Lots of Candy.

Nah, that'd be way too simple. I like the idea I've already got.

It's going to be odd, to say the least.

[flabort]

So, just to put two coppers into the wishing pond, maybe some WILD monsters, maybe in the jungle, will get her to herself? Still loving the narative, and now that you are making holly suspect something in the naritive, I'm enjoying this more than usual.

More exploration now? maybe get some Soulmates?

[The Dark Fiddler]

Monsters don't seem to attack in MRA2 when exploring, sadly.

Or maybe not until the later explorations.

A shame, because that made MR4 so much fun when I player for my friend.

Also, we haven't gotten to the part of the 'story' where we're taught about Soulmates, and I don't think you can use them until them.

Also a shame. :smallfrown:

Also, glad you like the narrative. I'm certainly not the best writer, so it's always good to know somebody likes your work.

Not to mention that the narrative takes the most time out of anything. If it were just playing the game, I'd probably be done with this Let's Play by now. But then it wouldn't be as entertaining, now would it? :smallamused:

[Raroy]

Just playing the game? So you mean video lps then.:smallamused:

[The Dark Fiddler]

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2012/001.png
Sometimes I wonder what Holly thinks. Ash has made it clear that he doesn't like the new me, but Holly... she's just been Holly. Ash is odd like that, though.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2012/002.png
It doesn't matter, though. I don't care what either of them think, they just can't see the truth.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2012/003.png
The old me was bloodthirsty, caring only about violence. The new me... I craved power, and I was slowly obtaining it. Through my training, I grew faster, more accurate, smarter... my body frail and weak, but I was gaining power.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2012/004.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I think we should take her to the hospital.
I think you're right. At the very least, she should have a check-up.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2012/005.png
I could find the weaknesses of my enemies in a near instant... I could intimidate enemies to keep them from attacking... soon, I might even begin manipulating the breeders instead of the monsters... I'm sure one of them will find me attractive... :smallamused:
Come on, Pixie. We're taking you to... register for a tournament.
He thinks he can trick me. Still, I can't register for the tournaments myself, and the tournaments help me gain more power and influence... I need to let Ash and Holly think they're in charge, if I want to see my plans to fruition.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2012/006.png
Hellooooo nurse!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/NurseFace.png: Oh, I'm not a nurse yet, I'm still studying. I'm really more of a student!
I miss people getting my references... :smallsigh:
Sometimes I wonder about Ash... he seems different... he says things sometimes that don't make sense... it's... interesting... intriguing... a secret I need to crack...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/NurseFace.png: I'll take you to see the doctor now, ok?
Pixie. :smallsmile:
Keep up the charade...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2012/007.png
Holly, I don't trust this guy.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Really? Why not?
You don't see it?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/DoctorFace.png: C'mon, I don't have all day. I need to... examine Pixie as soon as possible. :smallamused:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: You're just being paranoid, like always. :smallannoyed:
Ok, whatever...
Silly Ash. The doctor wouldn't try anything if he valued his life.
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/DoctorFace.png: Right, I have the diagnosis.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2012/008.png
:smallsigh: I told you all this training wasn't healthy, Pixie! Look at what came of it!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/DoctorFace.png: I prescribe these medicines.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2012/009.png
Right, as long as it makes her healthy again...
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Hey, Ash... what did you mean when you said that you miss people getting your references?
No time for that, Holly. There's rumors of stray monsters attacking ranches. One of the nearby ranches just got attacked yesterday, and I'm worried we might be next.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Ash, don't change the su-
GRRAAAAAAAAUGH!
I knew it!
How easily amused he is.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2012/011.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2012/012.png
This monster... it was already injured. Obviously in another fight before this.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2012/013.png
I didn't even have to go beyond preparing to attack, and it ran away. Looks like I was too much for it. :smallamused:

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2012/014.png
And this week is the tournament.
Ash, don't forget that you said we'd enter a tournament.
Oh god, you're talking again! :smallsigh:
Pixie? :smallamused:

[Vorpal word]

Nice post; kinda reflects on the "Pikachu" dialogue from your previous LP :smallsmile:.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Hey, request time!

Are any of you good artists? I think I'll be ending each monster's career with a drawn picture, if I can get one. Although we're only on October of year 2, I know art can take a long time sometimes, and I want to give whoever takes up the job as much times as possible. I've already got Pixie's ending planned out, it's just a matter of getting there.

But yeah, if any of you are artists (although not stick-artists. It's a good art style, but not what I'm going for here), and are willing to draw the picture, post or PM me an example of your work.

You may be wondering "But Fiddler, what do I get, other than an awesome sense of awesomeness, if I decide to draw this for you?" I'll tell you what you get; you get to decide what Ash looks like.

So, anyone able to help out?

Obviously, this'll mean spoilers. I trust you to not tell anyone.

[Crossblade]

How long do monsters usually live in this game?

[flabort]

AWSOME! a look into the half-demented mind of pixie!
*starts vibrating from exitment*
hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...
*explodes from antisipation for the next update*
JOY-SPLOSION!!!!1!!!11!!!one!!!!

[Istari]

I could find the weaknesses of my enemies in a near instant... I could intimidate enemies to keep them from attacking... soon, I might even begin manipulating the breeders instead of the monsters... I'm sure one of them will find me attractive... :smallamused:


OK that is creepy

[The Dark Fiddler]

OK that is creepy

Good, it was supposed to be.

How long do monsters usually live in this game?

I've seen monsters live to a third birthday, but not to a fourth, in my own games. Pixie is nearing her 2nd, so another year or so.

I'll probably be holding back a bit though. Don't want to go too far with the first monster. :smalltongue:

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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png: We are gathered here to today to watch the best of the D rank...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HunterFace.png: Yo, Ash! I knew you wouldn't back down from my challenge!
Of course not... person... whom I know...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HunterFace.png: You don't remember me, do you?
Of course I do! You're.... Fisher?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HunterFace.png: You are SO going down.
Whatever. Pixie's getting anxious for battle, so we have to go.
No I'm not.
...you heard that, right?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HunterFace.png: I heard nothing.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...me neither...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/Gavinface.png: Nor I.
Ah! When did you get here?
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/05.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/06.png
The first enemy was a blue cat holding a nut.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/08.png
It died from its own fail.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/09.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/10.png
I have to wonder where the people are getting all of these crabs from. I still want one.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/11.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/12.png
...never mind, they're kind of wimpy.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/13.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/14.png
...I thought I'd seen all the weird stuff this world had for me, but apparently I was wrong.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/15.png
But I had to admit, its attack was pretty cool.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/16.png
Hey, maybe this'll bring old Pixie back.
I need to gain more power...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/17.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/18.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/19.png
...I think somebody's high, here. I hope to god it isn't me.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/20.png
Pixie got a contact high. They both just stood there for the match, but they declared Pixie the winner anyway.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/21.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/Gavinface.png: You're gonna lose! You don't stand a chance!
I dunno, did you see how easily Pixie won those other battles?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/Gavinface.png: Yeah, by flukes. One died from its own fail, for god's sake!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/22.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/Gavinface.png: I assure you, Huego will be a much more challenging opponent!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/23.png
Huego started the match with a powerful running leap toward Pixie. I sensed the makings of an epic battle.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/24.png
Pixie grabbed Huego by the horns and tossed him across the arena.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/25.png
So much for an epic battle.
What was that about challenge?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/Gavinface.png: We'll see who has the last laugh! Look at the scoreboard!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png: Because two competitors have the same score...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/26.png
Is this a good idea?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HunterFace.png: Of course it is. Now shut up so we can defeat-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/27.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HunterFace.png: -you... dammit... I'll never get to be the Rookie Extraordinaire like this!
Right, now I remember you! You were that whiny punk!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HunterFace.png: ...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/28.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/29.png
I assume this is good?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: It is indeed.
Right. Time to go home then.
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We only had a small party this time, to make sure nothing weird happened. Only lasted a day, too.
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Hey, Ash? I wanted to ask you something.
Go ahead, Holly.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Well, I w-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2013/31.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Oh great, it's her. And what GREAT timing. :smallannoyed:
Well, you can always ask me later.

[Uncle Festy]

:smallbiggrin:
You know, you've really helped inspire me to do an LP, particularly in this style as opposed to a video LP on youtube.
Now if only I could get off my ass and start the damn thing… >.> :smalltongue:

EDIT:
And I also JUST noticed you've been giving your updates titles.
Who woulda thunk?

[The Dark Fiddler]

And I also JUST noticed you've been giving your updates titles.
Who woulda thunk?

Ah, but they suck, because I suck at titles.

And writing, for that matter.

Good luck with your LP if you go through with it, though.

[Crossblade]

I want to know what Holly wants!

[The Dark Fiddler]

I want to know what Holly wants!

Holly, what did you want?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Yo, I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want.
So tell me what you want, what you really really want.

Don't ask.

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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2014/001.png
Yes yes, we can see that.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: Tee hee... sorry. :smalleek:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: What are you even doing here. I thought you were supposed to be cleaning your ranch today.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: I got somebody to cover for me. I have a plot I need to set in motion anyway. :smallredface:
Would you stop looking at me like that?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: *cough* Sorry... but uh... have you heard about.... soulmates?
...duh. How couldn't I have?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: Right then, let's try it out!
:smalleek:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: Ready to battle?
:smallconfused::smalleek:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: Here we go!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2014/004.png
This makes a lot more sense. Although now I'm wondering how being soulmates work in this world.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2014/005.png
And why would Pixie want to be soulmates with a Hare?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2014/006.png
Oliver spent the entire match just shouting. I seriously have no idea what he was trying to accomplish there.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2014/007.png
Pixie was a bit annoyed, but Oliver was obviously tired from shouting for that long.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: It looks like they're really getting along!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2014/009.png
(Hey there hot stuff.)
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2014/010.png
Go die in a hole.
Sure they are...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: I think my plan worked! They're soulmates now! This is just step one in my plan! Make sure you use the attack often! I've got to get back to cleaning the ranch now! Bye Ash!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Good riddance. Now, like I was saying...
What was she talking about? What attack?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2014/012.png
Fun fact: Soulmates apparently give you attacks that you can only use once a battle and only in certain battles. Soulmates in this world make no sense.
Okay, what were you saying, Holly?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Oh. Only that I was w-
Wait a second. Where's Pixie?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2014/013.png
Goddammit Pixie!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: :smallsigh:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2014/014.png
It's like 2 degrees out, you're wearing practically nothing, and you're still training constantly. You're going to get sick like this, Pixie!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2014/015.png
Stop ignoring me!
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I'm telling you, Holly, it isn't healthy!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Neither is how much you're obsessing over it.
W-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: Hello, everyone!
What's with all the visitors recently?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: Don't worry, I'm just here delivering a coupon for discounted training.
Oh, thanks!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: No problem, have fun you two!
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Speed Training, please.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png: Okay then. Here's your trainer.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2014/017.png
Err.... Pixie's faster than him. How's this supposed to help?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png: Trust me, it will.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2014/018.png
Wow.
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2014/019.png
Pixie looks a bit sad.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: It's not at all being tired from all that training or getting her butt handed to her or anything.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2014/020.png
Whatever, I need an excuse to get rid of the candy we found in the ruins.
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There, soulmates. I know you've all been waiting.

[Starbuck_II]

Holly, what did you want?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Yo, I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want.
So tell me what you want, what you really really want.

Don't ask.


I liked the Spice Girls so I thought it was lmao.

[Uncle Festy]

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: It looks like they're really getting along!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2014/009.png
(Hey there hot stuff.)
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2014/010.png
Go die in a hole.
Sure they are...

Win. :smallbiggrin:

[Crossblade]

I remember getting the same type of replies to my hit-ons in high school.
Good times.

[SITB]

Whenever you mentioned the word 'soulmate' I immediately thought of Gig (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SoulNomadAndTheWorldEaters), alas Pixie won't get the ability to jump 2000 levels in a single battle and rip the enemy to shreds from her soulmate.

[flabort]

Ah, good. I was begining to think you'd simply passed over that section. YAAAAAAAH! now, exploring in the woods. please?

[Crossblade]

Didn't he already do that? It's where he got the candies.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Sorry for my... hiatus... but uh... I'm back! (Nananananana (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnczksTB4us))

Also, I'm shooting to update tomorrow as well, and maybe even on MLK day!
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2015/001.png
And now that you've had some candy, you're going to stop training and enter a tournament.
Pixie? Pixie! :smallamused:
No use trying to convince me otherwise!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: But Ash...
No, Holly. This isn't healthy. I'm sure fighting isn't either, but that's better than training in near zero temperatures in almost no clothing.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: But...
Nothing is changing my mind!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/Gavinface.png: Nothing? Cause I found that Mr. Narkrap guy creeping around again.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: The name is Karnab!
What do you want, Karnab?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: You'll see. Just come with me to see Mardoc.
If this turns out to be a waste of time, so help me...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: Threat noted. Onwards!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Have fun, Ash!
You're coming too.
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So what do you want us to ask Mardoc?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: Oh, just for permission to explore the region of Malkt, nothing major!
That's it, we're going home.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: Oh, that's a shame. I've been hearing ancient myths about a hidden temple that lets you travel to different worlds!
:smalleek:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: I thought Malkt would be the best place to start looking, but I know Mardoc won't give me permission to search by myself.
Well, what are we waiting for? C'mon!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Ash, I thought you didn't want to go?
But... er... this is the chance of a lifetime!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: If Karnab is right.
Worth the risk!
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2015/006.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: Yes, yes. We have time for formalities latter. I've come for a very important reason.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ChairmanFace.png: You think everything is important, but continue.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: You see, I've taken up adventuring and exploring. I was hoping to have permission to explore the Malkt region.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ChairmanFace.png: Absolutely not, far too dangerous. I'm not having your death on my head.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: You're overreacting. Besides, Ash and Holly will be protecting me, right?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Absolutely not!
Hell yeah we will!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...:smallconfused:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ChairmanFace.png: Hmm... in that case, I believe I shall allow you to explore. However, Ash and Holly must bring along a monster of at least rank B. Understood?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: Yes indeed.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ChairmanFace.png: Good. Now I'm off to official things.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: Right, we'll be off... not... exploring Malkt...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ChairmanFace.png: As it should be.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: ...now c'mon, let's go check out Malkt.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: But he just said-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: We're just finding it. Nothing more.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Ash... :smallfrown:
C'mon, Holly, there's no harm in just checking it out.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: :smallsigh: Whatever. If we get in trouble, I'm not talking to you ever again.
...
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2015/008.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFaceCold.png: Ah, here it is!
...when did you two change clothes?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceCold.png: A while ago. It's too cold to not wear these.
But it's cold at the ranch and you've never wo-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceCold.png: Shush.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFaceCold.png: Right, now let's head it.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceCold.png: But you said that we'd just check it out!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFaceCold.png: Oh relax, we won't go far.
Yeah, no harm, Holly.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2015/010.png
Who the hell was that?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/GerasFaceCold.png: I'm Geras. I followed you three here so I could find these rumored world transporting temples.
You're not getting in our way!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/GerasFaceCold.png: Oh but I am. Pirate and I will end you right now, too. Make sure there's no evidence, you know?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceCold.png: Evidence of what?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/GerasFaceCold.png: ...shut up! Pirate, get them!
Pixie. :smallamused:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2015/012.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2015/013.png
I have to say, I wasn't worried for Pixie. Even with her recent loss to that Hare, she was still obviously a good fighter.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2015/014.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2015/015.png
Pirate launched itself at Pixie, skillfully using its tail as a weapon.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2015/016.png
And Pixie dodged every attack. Sometimes I wonder if anybody else even tries training their monsters.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2015/017.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/GerasFaceCold.png: Dammit, this isn't working. C'mon Pirate, we've got better places to be!
...good riddance, he looks like a crazy cultist, the type that always end up killing everyone. Let's get going, we need to get as far as possible.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFaceCold.png: It's getting late, we need to leave now. If we don't, we might never find our way out.
What? You're the one who wanted to go on!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceCold.png: I'm with Karnab, Ash. We've got to get going. We're already going to be in trouble if we get caught.
Fine...
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2015/018.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: I really should thank you.
But we didn't find anything, because you guys chickened out!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: Oh well. Make sure you contact me when you get a rank B monster so we can explore Malkt properly.
Right, I'll contact you right away.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2015/019.png
Now, since we missed that last tournament, we need to get back on track. I think you should enter this one. You need to hit rank B as soon as possible.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I dunno Ash, Pixie's getting pretty old.
Bah, she can reach rank B, no problem!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...are you ok, Ash?
Perfect! Why?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: It's just that you seem a bit obsessed with finding this temple now...
Just exciting, that's all! Perfectly fine!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: But...
Perfectly fine!! :smallmad:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Don't you trust me, Ash? :smallfrown:

[Uncle Festy]

Dun dun DUN! :smalleek:

[Starbuck_II]

I thought she was going to ask at the end: "Why so serious!" like from Joker on Batman.

[The Dark Fiddler]

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2016/01.png
The flower cup?
Shut up. I would have entered you in that other one but you wanted to "rest". Why the hell do you even need to rest for a whole week?
You wouldn't get it, you aren't a monster.
Also, stop talking.
Pixie? :smallconfused:
You know exactly what I mean.
No I don't. :smalltongue:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2016/02.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/SecretaryFace.png: As varied and as colorful as the wild flowers that inhabit our country.
Do they even try to make sense with these?
I'd answer, but you told me not to talk.
Yes, I did. Now stop flapping your jaw and go win the tournament.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2016/03.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2016/04.png
Seems like a fairly simple battle.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2016/05.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2016/06.png
North started by... throwing around fake stars and shaking its ass around. I'd swear I'm high, but I don't do drugs.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2016/07.png
Pixie, of course, didn't like this and responded with her foot in his face.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2016/08.png
What? WHAT?! Pixie, what the hell was that? You just lost the entire tournament! We're going back to the ranch right now!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Ash, I think you're being a bit harsh on Pixie. I mean, she lost, but...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2016/09.png
Hell no! She should be ashamed!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2016/10.png
And she's not getting any food this month either!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: But Ash...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2016/11.png
She never celebrates anyway, and she's gotta get back to training. Obviously she's been doing something wrong all this time, so we've got to watch her this time.
You like watching me, don't you. :smallamused:
Shut up, Pixie!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...:smallconfused:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2016/12.png
Now, we've got to improve your strengths and make you a bit hardier. Life training, now!
Whatever.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2016/13.png
Good, now speed training!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2016/14.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: Um... is everything ok?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I'm not really sure, Alyse... Ash is pretty obsessed right now with getting Pixie to rank B...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: Oh, that's not good. I had this flier for a discount in training, but I guess that's not the best idea right now?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: No, no it isn't. You never brought this, alright?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: ...alright then...
Hey Holly, is that a discount for training?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...dammit...
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Alright folks, what are we going to do? Pixie's nearing the end of her life, and is quite a bit stressed from the training. Also, she's apparently being spoiled. The game's weird like that.

You've seen her stats, we can keep working on that. We could go exploring again (always an option), we could enter another tournament. Your turn to decide, faithful viewers that stayed with me through the "hiatus"!

[xp194]

Train her into the ground, then when she can't fight no more, stick her in Cryo. Then, get another monster, and play mad scientist by mixing genes/stats and characteristics.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Not effective enough. Takes too long for too little benefit. Goodbye Alyse.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: Yeah, it's probably best that I'm leaving...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I wish I could follow you...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2017/001.png
Your training is going well, Pixie.
Why thank you. I feel tha-
But not good enough, more training!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2017/002.png
Pixie isn't ready, there's no way she'll win!
Thanks for the vote of confidence. :smallannoyed:
Back to training.
I would, but Hunter is here.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2017/003.png
What do you want, Hunter?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HunterFace.png: I heard you found some ruins.
Yes, yes I did. Which is why we're training.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HunterFace.png: Oh, so you're happy with being Rank C?
No, that's why we're training. So vamoose.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HunterFace.png: You just don't want to fight me because you know I'm going to win.
No, it's because we need to train.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HunterFace.png: Scardy cat!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2017/005.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HunterFace.png: ...I'll just be going then.
That would be wise. More training, Pixie. Meditate. Now.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2017/006.png
Now accuracy training.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2017/007.png
Good... if we keep this up, we should be ready soon.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2017/008.png
Still not ready.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Ash, you've been training for months in a row.
Still not ready.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2017/009.png
Go away.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...Ash... I think you need to ease up with this training. Pixie's getting really stressed!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2017/010.png
Can you argue with these results, Holly? Can you really argue with these?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Yes, I can!
Not with my logic, you can't!
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2017/011.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: You've been training for more than half a year. It's really taken its toll on Pixie... and she's not as young as she used to be...
Silence! Pixie will train and train some more! We must find that temple!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2017/012.png
Dammit, Pixie, train harder!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2017/013.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: She's reached her limit. She's 4 years old... she's too old to enter the tournaments anymore... it's time for her to retire.
What?! No... NO!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Calm down Ash, it's not the end of the world!
Yes it is! How am I supposed to get to that temple now?!? GOD DAMMIT! :smallfurious:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Ash! Listen, if we retire Pixie, we can get another monster.
Great! What are our options with Pixie?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: You can either retire her completely, keep her as a coach, or cryogenically freeze her.
Right then, I'm off to town! Let's go get our new monster!
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I never thought it would happen. Pixie's gotten too old now. You heard the options with what to do with her, pick one of those. And we'll need new words... we can use up to six letters now. I won't be testing them out for you guys, it's all a surprise now. I'd prefer you only submit one or two words each and everybody votes on their favorite.

Also, Pixie was apparently still being spoiled even while we trained her to death. She was stressed to hell and back and even ran away, but we still spoiled her. :smallconfused:

[chiasaur11]

Gordon

Barney

Lamarr

Portal

[tgva8889]

You can also still use less than 6 letters, right?

Pixie. (include the period)

[Raroy]

Raroy

Five?

I hate surprises, so be as generic and mundane as possible, okay?

[Uncle Festy]

Astley
BRAINS

[Starbuck_II]

Pixie Coach! I'd hate to lose her voice.

Ashley is my word.

[Uncle Festy]

Oh yeah, and pixie should coach.

[Weimann]

Coach for Pixie.

[Vorpal word]

Pazuzu

Chuck

Norris

pwnage (or pwn4ge, or pwn4g3, or however you want to spell it :P)

[xp194]

Like I said before, stick Pixie in Cryo, use one of the provided words for a new monster and either combine them right away or reduce that one to not being able to fight then combine them.

No, I haven't been visited by Monster Rights activists yet. Why do you ask?

[Gadora]

I vote that Pixie be held on as a coach.

I'd also like to submit the word 'shiny.'

[Mike_the_Mystic]

Wilis

In reference to your awesome Primeape!

[banthesun]

I'd suggest go with Pallet. Something to keep Ash's attention focused on home (not that he's not focusing on it enough already :smalltongue:)

[The Dark Fiddler]

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2018/001.png
WHAT?!? RANK B?!:smallfurious:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Calm down, Ash...
WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME THIS?!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png:I... I didn't know; it's different in-
WHATEVER.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Deep breaths, Ash, deep breaths....
I... fraggle... snaggle... we're going to the freezers...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2018/002.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ChamoisFace.png:Here at the studio we can freeze monsters-
That please.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ChamoisFace.png: -and combine them.
Freezing.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ChamoisFace.png: Alright then. Just a moment.
We don't have to do this, Ash.
But we do.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2018/004.png
Ash, please.
You failed me. I counted on you.
It's not my fault!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2018/005.png
Too bad.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...
Come on, Holly; let's go get a new monster.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2018/006.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ShrineDudeFace.png: Here you... oh, it's you. Hello, Holly.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Hi dad...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ShrineDudeFace.png: ...What the HELL did you do to my baby girl?! I haven't seen her this upset since sh-... in a long time!
I didn't do anything.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: He hasn't don't anything to me dad.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ShrineDudeFace.png: ...I'm watching you.
You do that. I'm just here to get a new monster.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ShrineDudeFace.png: Fine, tell me what it says on your tablet.
I know exactly what I'm going to use. I need something strong, something that can rocket all the way up to Rank B...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2018/007.png
I need another kung-fu monkey!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ShrineDudeFace.png: Right, stay safely away.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2018/008.png
Yeah... this monster's gonna be awesome. It's gonna go far. It'll get me home... I just know it!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2018/009.png
What... the... HELL!?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ShrineDudeFace.png: That's a cute monster, what're you gonna name it?
Doughnut. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPGdIH0jFZU)
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...
Don't look at me like that. I already can't take this thing seriously. He's lucky I'm giving him a chance.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: But...
No buts!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Right...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2018/010.png
To Rank B, Doughnut!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2018/015.png
Here's your new home, Doughnut. This is where I will train you until there's nothing left but your jelly-filled center. And then that center will win Rank B.
Mo-chi?
And it doesn't talk. This is great. :smallamused:


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Stats:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2018/011.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2018/012.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2018/013.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Update%2018/014.png

So, folks... it turns out you need to be Rank B to become a coach. What a completely interesting coincidence that I didn't at all know.

So folks, how do we go about training Doughnut? What stats do we focus on, and how far do we go before trying to rank up? Anything else you want to suggest?

[tgva8889]

I'd say focus on Defense and/or Life and then Power.

[Starbuck_II]

Power all the way! One hit KO.

[Zeful]

Power, Accuracy, Defense.
Oh-hit Ko. The ability to hit anything and should the worst happen, survive the blows.

[Vorpal word]

Pow, Def, and a bit of Lif and Acc. From what I've seen from this LP, this thing is a tank.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Now come on, I've consulted myself and decided we shall turn you into a physical powerhouse, the exact opposite of Pixie, hopefully!
Mo?
Enough stalling, start sparring with Strong! We're paying him 800 gold a year, he might as well earn it!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2019/01.png
Yeah, train him real hard, Strong!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2019/02.png
...not that hard. If you kill him, how's he supposed to win tournaments? Go pry him off the wall of the ranch house and get him ready for more training!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2019/04.png
Thanks for the coupon, see ya later.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: ...that coupon wasn't even yours.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...I'm sorry about that, he's really insane right now.
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2019/05.png
Now this should be some good training. You get stronger and more resistant, and we can see how you do in a fight. Strong, make sure you don't put him through the wall again!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2019/06.png
Don't worry, the pain to follow is part of the learning process!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2019/07.png
He's got guts, I gotta give him that.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2019/08.png
...even if he doesn't have anything else...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2019/09.png
Good start, but not enough! Back to the ranch, start running, increase your endurance!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2019/10.png
This is more like it! Harder, faster, defense training now!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2019/11.png
...goddammitDoughnutIswear...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2019/12.png
I know he didn't do it right! Get out there and start training for Power, Doughnut! Hopefully you can do THAT right!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2019/13.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2019/14.png
...and you're telling me this why?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Because it's a bit unfair to make Doughnut train in this weather.
Nonsense, it will only improve his training!
(Fun fact: the game tells me it's a good thing to make monsters train for strength when it's hot out.)
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2019/15.png
Keep training! Harder, stronger, faster!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...
You've got to make it Rank B!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...:smallfrown:
If you can't make it Rank B, you aren't worth my time!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: :smallfurious: God dammit, Ash, cut the crap! What the HELL is wrong with you? You haven't been the same since you heard about the abandoned temple. I don't like this new you, Ash. The old Ash was kind, he always meant well; all you care about is that f***ing temple and Rank B! Doughnut is practically dying out there, and you just keep working him harder! If this is how you're going to act from now on, I'm leaving!
....
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Don't look at me like that! You've become a jackass! Stop looking at me like it's my fault.
...Holly, I... you don't get it, I-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I don't want a damned excuse, Ash! You... you've become worse than Swoon!
...I... I don't think I can keep my secret anymore... I need to tell you something, Holly...

[xp194]

...I... I don't think I can keep my secret anymore... I need to tell you something, Holly...

"I'm pregnant! And you're the father!"

:smalleek:

[T.G. Oskar]

...I... I don't think I can keep my secret anymore... I need to tell you something, Holly...

"I'm pregnant! And you're the father!"

:smalleek:

The attempt to rationalize that has invoked a Will saving throw. Or reasonable facsimile (I'd say "rolled a Sanity check").

Fortunately, I passed it. So you're suggesting that Ash is pregnant and Holly is the father!?

[Zeful]

Ash is secretly Asari then?

[Weimann]

"...I'm sorry about that, he's really insane right now."

I will remember that line.

Great intrigue here! Love the crazed Ash.

[The Dark Fiddler]

I... I know it doesn't excuse my actions recently, but... I guess I just wanted you to see why.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...
...you can still leave if you want, I suppose.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...do you really expect me to believe that, Ash?
...not really.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: :smallsigh: And despite how ridiculous your story is, I can't help but believe you.
:smallsmile:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I suppose... I'll give you one more chance.
Thanks Holly! You won't regret it, I'm a new man! Doughnut, you deserve a break! Take a nice long nap, okay?
Dough!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2020/001.png
Sorry I was such a jerk before, Doughnut. I promise I'll make it up to you.
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You ready to go back to training, Doughnut?
Dough!
Good! Let's ease into the training with some defensive practice!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2020/002.png
Good job, Doughnut! Now let's try a bit of accuracy, ok?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2020/003.png
Good, good!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Hey Ash, we uh... got a discount for the sparring. I wanted to keep it from you until I was sure you were back to normal, but I think it's safe now.
Thanks Holly. You ready to go spar again, Doughnut?
:smalleek: Do!
Don't worry, I'll tell Strong to be a bit more careful this time.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2020/004.png
Some strength and endurance training, ok Strong? Just don't send him through the wall again.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2020/005.png
Doughnut had improved since last time. I wasn't sure how much better he'd do this time, but I knew he would do better.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2020/006.png
The fight started out, and he smartly backed away from Strong, avoiding danger.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2020/007.png
Of course, that couldn't last forever, so when Strong got too close, he headbutted him.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2020/008.png
Strong countered by putting his foot up. That's... pretty much it.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2020/009.png
Still, at least he didn't faint from just hitting him.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2020/010.png
Good job, Doughnut. Rest a bit, and we'll go back to training when we go home, okay?
Dough! :smallsmile:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2020/011.png
...that's ok, Doughnut... I know you tried. Just try again, I'm sure you'll get it!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2020/012.png
Ha! I knew it! A bit of Strength training, now?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2020/013.png
Doughnut was training hard, but his condition was much better than how it was before.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2020/014.png
I let him have free time now that I was back to normal.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2020/015.png
Oh, that's great! I don't know if Doughnut's ready yet, but whatever he wants to do is okay with me!

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Okay folks, official tournament. I wouldn't say Doughnut's ready, but it's your decision. Just take this into consideration:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2020/016.png

I'll be back tomorrow to update again, hopefully. I hope you all have a wonderful Single's Awareness Day!

[Starbuck_II]

I appreciate the memo: Hope you have a good Single Awareness Day too.

So do we ever find out the secret? Is Ash Pregnant and Holly is the Father!

[The Dark Fiddler]

So do we ever find out the secret?

Do you really need me to tell you? :smallconfused: Remember sarcasm doesn't travel well.


Is Ash Pregnant and Holly is the Father!

You'll see. :smallamused:

[Draconi Redfir]

just read the whole thing... i miss Pixie :( (im still wondering what her and Zest were doing missing for half the night :smallamused:)

is it possible to breed two monsters together in this game? maby when Dohnut is old enough you could breed him and Pixie together :P

[The Dark Fiddler]

(im still wondering what her and Zest were doing missing for half the night :smallamused:)

Huh, I had forgotten about that. Foreshadowing for an abandoned plot line where Pixie tried to seduce Ash and that's why she got frozen.


is it possible to breed two monsters together in this game? maby when Dohnut is old enough you could breed him and Pixie together :P

No, you cannot. You CAN, however, combine two monsters together. If that's what ya'll want, I suppose we could do that at some point.

Also, I want to apologize about not updating the past two weeks. No real excuse I suppose, unless you wanna hear stupid whining. Promise I'll update this week though.

[Cute_Riolu]

Stupid whining is good if it makes you feel better.

[The Dark Fiddler]

I think the tournament can wait, Doughnut. You're a bit too exhausted right now, and you need your rest.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/001.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/002.png
Huh. The weather sure changes quickly around here.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: It doesn't do that where you come from?
No. In fact... I don't think it ever changed. :smallconfused:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Weird. Anyway, there's another tournament today. It's not an official tournament or anything, but it could be a nice start for Doughnut's career.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/003.png
Huh... you ready, Doughnut, or should we wait?
Dough!
Cool. I know you'll do well!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/004.png
I wonder what reason they'll come up for this name.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/005.png
Uh... I suppose that's a surprise.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/006.png
Doughnut's first clone opponent was Alex, a red and blue fashion disaster. I had to give Doughnut the advantage as far as stats went.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/007.png
It was a bit unnerving to see him stare down Doughnut like that. More so because of the clone thing, not the staring down.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/008.png
When the fight started, Alex jumped into the air and threw around huge clouds of petals.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/009.png
Doughnut was not amused. From Alex's reaction, I'd say Doughnut's attack packed quite a punch for his size.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/010.png
But of course, Doughnut, being his lovable self, tried apologizing to Alex with a hug. A very strong hug.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/011.png
Time ran out before the match could finish, and Doughnut was declared the winner.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/012.png
The next opponent was Marco. All of these monsters had suspiciously human names... I'd have to investigate this. The match looked like it would be a bit closer this time.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/013.png
...it's still unnerving...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/014.png
Doughnut started the match with a tackle. I think he was starting to get freaked out too.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/015.png
Marco responded by slapping him around.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/016.png
But Doughnut managed to get another good head-butt in, winning the match handily.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/017.png
The final opponent. Judging by Morgan's stats, this would be the closest match of them all.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/018.png
...it's like we went into the Twilight Zone.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/019.png
Doughnut seemed to be getting the hang of fighting.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/020.png
That one hit was all he managed to land during the match, but the judges still declared him the winner.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/021.png
I think a few kids wanted to come hug him as we left. Doughnut wasn't that popular yet, but I knew he'd get there.
You did great, Doughnut.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/022.png
You seemed to improve a lot too!
Dough :smallbiggrin:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2021/023.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Doughnut's reached a very crucial time in his growth. We need to be very careful with how we train him.
More monster puberty? As long as it isn't like Pixie's, we should be fine.
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Alright folks, any changes in the training, or keep the Power/Accuracy/Life/Defense training?


Stupid whining is good if it makes you feel better.

Perhaps whining wasn't the best term (something like expecting more than I deserve would have been better), but if you really wish to know, it's a bit disheartening to not get any comments when I update. I was planning to update the day after the last update, as I promised, but that was assuming I got some response as to whether or not to go through with the tournament. I didn't, so I didn't really have the motivation to update. Which kind of led to the lapse. Probably my own fault since I don't update very often, but eh. [/SmallNameBigEgo (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SmallNameBigEgo)]

[Uncle Festy]

*dodges the TV tropes link*
Jeez, be careful with those things! They're dangerous! :smalltongue:
Anyways, I really like these and have been following them, but I tend not to pop into a thread after every update to say, "great job, keep up the good work!" Which is pretty much how I feel after all these updates. :smallsmile:

[chiasaur11]

I worry about a lack of comments sometimes as well.

Then I just watch the view counts. They go up, means somebody's reading, and thus, I should probably remember to update before midnight.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Huh, that's the complete opposite reaction I was expecting. Huh.



I worry about a lack of comments sometimes as well.

Then I just watch the view counts. They go up, means somebody's reading, and thus, I should probably remember to update before midnight.

You know, since you've said this (you being perhaps the most successful (or illogically persistent) LPer at the forum), I feel as though I should look at the view count. It can't be much, I me- HOLY CRAP. :smalleek:

I feel bad for not updating as much now, but at least I'm back to being motivated. I should be updating more often now, hopefully. :smallbiggrin: (Just not tomorrow... Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver are coming out and I have them pre-ordered).

[Vorpal word]

I feel bad for not updating as much now, but at least I'm back to being motivated. I should be updating more often now, hopefully. :smallbiggrin: (Just not tomorrow... Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver are coming out and I have them pre-ordered).

Was that a hint as to what Part 3 of this LP series will be?

[The Dark Fiddler]

Was that a hint as to what Part 3 of this LP series will be?

...now it is.

Although it's more likely to be the originals, because I actually have a way to get screenshots for those.

Or it could be a completely different game and I'm just messing with your minds! :smallamused:

[Zeful]

Or it could be a completely different game and I'm just messing with your minds! :smallamused:

Final Fantasy. Preferably either the First or Third ones.

[RationalGoblin]

This is... interesting. Need to read through all of it, but I read the first LP, and the concept of an obssessive pokemon trainer in the Monster Rancher world seems cool.

[The Dark Fiddler]

That's right, folks; I'm actually updating on time! And it's even a super-long update (47 pictures, assuming I don't cut any out)! I felt the pacing was getting a bit slow, so I plan on bumping up the size of updates. Also, I think the recent updates may have been a bit bland, lacking some of the... I dunno, charm of the earlier. I hope I've managed to bring it back.


Final Fantasy. Preferably either the First or Third ones.

An interesting idea, but seeing as the only Final Fantasy games I've ever been able to beat are the Tactics Advance games, not very likely. (Yes I suck).


This is... interesting. Need to read through all of it, but I read the first LP, and the concept of an obssessive pokemon trainer in the Monster Rancher world seems cool.

Well, I've been largely ignoring his obsessive Pokemon training because you're only allowed one monster in this game, although if you look at it right, you could say now he's just focusing it all on one monster instead of a team of 6.
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So, Doughnut. You're getting older now, and I think you're ready for tougher training. Do you think you're ready?
Dough! :smallsmile:
Great! We shall train and train, and then we shall train some more! The training shall be potent, and you shall have MORE POWER!
Do...? :smallconfused:
*Cough* Nevermind, let's get cracking.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/001.png
Some strength training to start out. It's kind of charming how he pushes the rock by walking into it.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/002.png
But it works, I suppose. The lower body strength should help when he runs head first into his enemies
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/003.png
Hi, Ayase. I suppose you're here to deliver a coupon for training?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: Yes, I am... how did you know that?
It's the only thing you ever bring us.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: Oh. Well, have fun training, I suppose.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/004.png
More strength training, this time a bit more potent.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/005.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/006.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/007.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/008.png
I see nothing has changed much since last time.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/009.png
But the results were good. I figured Doughnut deserved a nice rest after that.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/010.png
And he ended up resting for the next two weeks.
Wow... Doughnut can be pretty lazy.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I think I can explain why.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/011.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Apparently we've been feeding him a bit too much, so now he's always hungry.
Huh... how do you suggest we fix this? I suppose feeding him more often would be good?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: No, I think working harder and making sure we don't overfeed him will work just fine. Besides, if we fed him more often than we do now, we'd go broke.
Yeah, I suppose we already do drop enough on food as is; feeding him more than once a month could bankrupts us. Let's put Strong to work training him.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/012.png
Okay, why the hell are we paying him so much to just beat up Doughnut in a single hit and stand on weights?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/013.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/014.png
Holy crap, them's good results. More training
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/015.png
Which is apparently accomplished by trying to beat Doughnut to a pulp.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/016.png
But hey, whatever works.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/017.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Doughnut managed to gain some resistance to Earth-based attacks from that training.
What? How?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Don't question it.
Bu-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Look Ash, a tournament!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/018.png
Hmm... are we ready?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/019.png
Yeah, we're ready.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: What, no comment that sounds vaguely like you're asking someone their opinion?
What? I don't do that!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: If you say so...
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/020.png
Ladies and gents, our opponents. Except for the utterly non-threatening pink cat doll, they all look pretty tough.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/021.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/022.png
Our first opponent, the lion thing with a really lame name. And pretty dull colors too, which I think is a first for anything in this world.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/023.png
Doughnut of course started of the match with his mighty headbutt...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/024.png
Holy crap, that's actually kind of awesome. A shame it's stuck on such a lame monster.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/025.png
And then it launches into a wild spasmy flurry of scratches. Respect lost. (As a side note, the game kept freezing when it used this move. Really, REALLY annoying)
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/026.png
In the end, it just ran out of energy and passed out. An anti-climactic end to a pretty boring battle.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: That battle was pretty interesting.
Oh absolutely. Assuming interesting has a different meaning in this world than it does in my world.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: No, not like that. I meant as an example of how utterly boring some things could be. Really makes you wonder about the world...
Actually, now that you mention it, i- BATTLE STARTING.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/027.png
Marco again. I remember him. Vaguely.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/028.png
Mighty Head Butt! (Patent pending)
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/029.png
Marco was too scared from his memories of the previous battle with Doughnut to do anything during the rest of the battle.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/030.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/031.png
The next opponent was a crab thing!
It's been a while since we've seen one of those, hasn't it?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Well yeah, it's a pretty big monster, so most ranches don't have the proper housing for monsters like that.
Wait, we can get bigger monsters by expanding our ranch?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...yeah, you didn't know that?
No! This is a new priority!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: :smallsigh: This isn't going to be like the Rank B thing, is i-
Nothing will ever be like the Rank B thing! :smallannoyed:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/034.png
Wait, did we just miss the battle?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Yes, I think we did. But the next one is starting now.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/035.png
Easiest match in the entire tournament starting in 3... 2... 1...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/036.png
And Doughnut, rather than using his (patent pending) MIGHTY HEAD BUTT, hugged the doll thing.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/037.png
A bit too strongly, actually. Poor thing, all that fluff flying everywhere...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/038.png
They cleaned up the arena and threw the doll to a doctor to try and save its life, but it turned it was actually just a doll. That wasn't really important though, because the last battle of the tournament was here, and it would surely be the toughest of them a-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/039.png
Or the easiest. Let's go with that.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/040.png
Does this mean what I think it means?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/041.png
Yay! :smallbiggrin:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Good job, Doughnut! :smallbiggrin:
Dough! :smallredface:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/042.png
The money was nice, since we were running a bit low.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/043.png
And I think I saw a few people wanting autographs after this battle.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/044.png
AND Doughnut managed to get some nice training in. We threw a party for him, his first official tournament and he trumped the competition! I was careful to avoid the punch this time, but I think I may have failed.

Hey hot stuff. :smallwink:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MailCarrierFace.png: Uh... thanks Ash. :smallannoyed:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: Dammit, Ash! :smallfrown:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Damn, Ash. :smallamused:

At least I knew where Zest was, this time.
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Hey, Ash...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/045.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png:...there's rumors of stray monsters attacking nearby ranches again.
And of course the laws of the universe now demand tha-
GRAAAAGH
Murphy's Law in action.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png::smallconfused:
Have I mentioned how much I miss people getting my jokes?
Next time on The Story of Ash:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/046.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2022/047.png
Doughnut fights an emo cat thing! STAY TUNED!

[Starbuck_II]

Wow, we have glutton on our side vs a emo on theirs.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Wow, we have glutton on our side vs a emo on theirs.

A battle for the history books, no doubt.

[Zeful]

Five Bucks says Doughnut eats his opponent.

[Weimann]

Hooray update!

Doughnut is getting stronger. I like.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Right, sorry about the late update folks. My best friend and I just started dating, and she's even more distracting as a girlfriend than she ever was as a friend (in a totally non-perverted way I swear). Hope you can forgive me.
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/001.png
You can do it, Doughnut! Scare off that weird emo, walnut carrying cat!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/002.png
Ah, consistent, predictable Doughnut.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/003.png
Holy crap, is it... is it trying to crush Doughnut's head with its thighs?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/004.png
Apparently being emo gives you super ninja powers.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/005.png
In the end, though, Doughnut managed to scare off the cat. Yay for us!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/006.png
Really? Is it something cool?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/007.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...what?
I'm honestly confused, Holly; how could you tell that it dropped the leaf during an intense fight when it landed on the green grass. Also, why did you think I would care?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I don't know, it's just one of those things.
Oh well. You ready to go back to training, Doughnut?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/008.png
Erm... okay then...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/009.png
This is more like it!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/010.png
And those results are pretty good!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/011.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/012.png
Okay then...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/013.png
...I'm really not going to ask...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/014.png
At least the results are still good, though!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/015.png
And so Doughnut trained... long into the winter.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/016.png
And all was fine until one day, another stray monster attacked.
Go get him, Doughnut!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/018.png
It might be tough, but I'm sure Doughnut can handle it.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/019.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/020.png
That thing's pretty quick for a giant stone statue.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/021.png
Wow.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/022.png
...that was a pretty anticlimactic battle. The thing just walked off laughing.
Are you okay, Doughnut?
Do! :smallsmile:
Well that's good.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2023/023.png
At the end of this month is the official contest for the next rank. I think we're ready.

[Uncle Festy]

Right, sorry about the late update folks. My best friend and I just started dating, and she's even more distracting as a girlfriend than she ever was as a friend (in a totally non-perverted way I swear). Hope you can forgive me.

No problem, and congrats! :smallsmile:

[Starbuck_II]

Pictures, or it doesn't count. (just kidding) :smallbiggrin:

Congrats.

[Draconi Redfir]

Huh, I had forgotten about that. Foreshadowing for an abandoned plot line where Pixie tried to seduce Ash and that's why she got frozen.



No, you cannot. You CAN, however, combine two monsters together. If that's what ya'll want, I suppose we could do that at some point.

Also, I want to apologize about not updating the past two weeks. No real excuse I suppose, unless you wanna hear stupid whining. Promise I'll update this week though.



lol. it DID seem like she was flirting with Ash for a while. and it looks like you even brought up Zestmissing in one of the updates :P

also: combining Pixie with dohnut ASAP would be win XD

[Cute_Riolu]

Heya, congrats! Sorry I haven't been reading lately, my computer went kersplode. But anyway, great to hear! Wish ya both the best. ^^

[The Dark Fiddler]

also: combining Pixie with dohnut ASAP would be win XD

If you want them combined (I don't blame you, that seems pretty fun), the order matters. The first monster is the species, and the second is the subspecies (effectively coloring).

Also, update tomorrow. Family dinners prevented earlier updating.

And thanks, Riolu.

[Olorin Maia]

Well, I don't actually play this game, so I vote for Pixie's personality over Doughnut's. But hey, I'm just the reader, your the creative input behind it all.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Well, I don't actually play this game, so I vote for Pixie's personality over Doughnut's. But hey, I'm just the reader, your the creative input behind it all.

Hey, this is a Let's Play, not a Watch Me Play. I mean, it's technically the same thing, but your opinions matter to me!
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/001.png
Alright guys, time for the next official tournament. Now Doughnut, this is probably going to be the toughest series of battles you've ever had, but I believe in you. You ready?
Do! :smallsmile:
Alright then!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/002.png
Here we are guys. Good luck, Doughnut!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I know you can do it!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/003.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Wow, those look like some tough opponents.
Well, I did warn him it'd probably be the toughest battles he's been through.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/004.png
Heh, Bogger... what kind of name is Bogger?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/005.png
Seriously, where are they getting all of these crabs? I want one, dammit!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/006.png
For a change, Doughnut didn't actually get the first attack. Bogger moved quickly and tried to crush Doughnut in its claws.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/007.png
And then Doughnut countered with the super powerful, opposition destroying HEAD BUTT FROM HELL.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/008.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/009.png
The two exchanged blows throughout the entire battle, but in the end...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/010.png
Doughnut was the victor. He did pretty good, I must say.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/011.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/012.png
Next opponent was a dinosaur named Risinger. Looks kinda like Charmander. Kinda.
What's with these names? They're so stupid.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Says the guy who named his monster Doughnut.
...I'll be quiet now.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/013.png
Pretty fly for a dino. Started off the match by breakdancing.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/014.png
HEAD BUTT FROM HELL.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/015.png
Silly Risinger, Tail Whip doesn't do any d-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/016.png
...that looks like it hurt.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Yeah, Tail Whip is a pretty powerful move.
...everything I know is wrong.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/017.png
Not-Charmander then finished the match with a flying kick from halfway across the arena.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/018.png
The judges ended up giving Doughnut the victory after time ran out. He took quite a beating, but he seemed perfectly fine.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Good job Doughnut!
Do! :smallredface:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/019.png
...is it just me, or is Doughnut in much better shape than all of these monsters?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/020.png
Oh well, not the point. Next is some weird thing-a-majig named Agito.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/021.png
And it started the match by summoning a swath of lighting... that hit itself.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/022.png
Which I guess wasn't as bad a move as it might have seemed, because Doughnut charged into the lightning. With his HEAD BUTT FROM HELL.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/023.png
And then hugged Agito. But it didn't seem as friendly as it was earlier in his career, so I suppose he was learning.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/024.png
To the judges again, and Doughnut still seemed pretty unscathed, despite getting HIT BY LIGHTNING.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/025.png
That's a pretty smart cat.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/026.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/027.png
Why are all the monsters getting awesome attacks while Doughnut is stuck with hugs and HELL BUTTS.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/028.png
Which, by the way, Doughnut used again.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/029.png
And... knocked out the cat in one hit. I swear, Doughnut is like... I don't even know how to describe it. And still hardly a scratch. I think he could survive a nuke at this point.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/030.png
Last battle. I think I'm going to take back what I said about this being difficult for Doughnut, cause he's just kicking ass all around.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/031.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/032.png
Yeah! Physically manifesting music notes! That's the power of music for ya!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/033.png
And Doughnut just started dancing with the thing.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/034.png
And still, the judges gave Doughnut the win. I'm not gonna ask why, since all either of them did was dance the entire match.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/035.png
But hey, Doughnut won!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Good job Doughnut!
Yeah! I take back what I said about this being tough, you were awesome!
Do! :smallbiggrin:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2024/036.png
His fame (still wonder how the hell that's measured) doubled from this tournament alone. Wow. I think now we'll be training a bit more, but I'm hoping we can get to rank B soon. I'm really starting to miss home.

[Uncle Festy]

Laughed out loud at the "everything I know is wrong" line. :smallbiggrin:

[Draconi Redfir]

If you want them combined (I don't blame you, that seems pretty fun), the order matters. The first monster is the species, and the second is the subspecies (effectively coloring).

Also, update tomorrow. Family dinners prevented earlier updating.

And thanks, Riolu.


i vote pixie for the spicies, dohnut for the color. it'll look weird, but meh :P


also: Ash should make some comments on the two of them "makeing out" and how the resulting monster is their "child" :P just my opinion.

[The Dark Fiddler]

also: Ash should make some comments on the two of them "makeing out" and how the resulting monster is their "child" :P just my opinion.

Pixie's a bit frozen for that, right now. :smalltongue:

[Draconi Redfir]

i know, imean in the future, when she's unfrozen :P


granted it wont actually be possible since youcan only have one monster at any given time, but i think rule of plot and rule of funny could overcome that :P

[The Dark Fiddler]

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/001.png
Doughnut's stats were looking pretty decent. If we were lucky, we could do a bit of training and be ready for the next official tournament in a few months.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/002.png
Sound alright to you Doughnut?
Do!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/003.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/004.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/005.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/006.png
Man, I'm sure that'd make a great training montage set to some 80's music. Or maybe 90's music, since 80's music is pretty cliche.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/007.png
And just before the tournament was Doughnut's birthday. A good luck sign, surely.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/008.png
Eventually, of course, the tournament came.
I believe in you, Doughnut.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I'm sure you'll do great!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/009.png
This is it... the last tournament before...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png:...before you can go home.
Right. After all this time it feels so weird to say.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/010.png
The competition doesn't look too bad today.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: They all seem downright dull.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/011.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/012.png
Up first was a Tiger named Dodge. A dull, brown-colored Tiger.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/013.png
It started the fight by launching an ice bomb at Doughnut. It froze half the arena when it hit. Why does every other monster get a cool move while Doughnut is still stuck with...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/014.png
HEAD BUTT FROM HELL. (Actually, now that I think about it... Pixie didn't have many cool moves either. Just stuck with kicks, slaps, and that energy ball).
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/015.png
But it's powerful, at least. Or Doughnut is. Either or, Doughnut is a beast, so that's cool.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/016.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/017.png
Next up was a monochrome Pixie, straight from an ancient Disney cartoon.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/018.png
But HOLY CRAP IT'S A SUCCUBUS (and Doughnut doesn't even have any cold iron)!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/019.png
Clearly this calls for a good hug? I just don't get Doughnut some times.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/020.png
But hey, the judges, for whatever reason, decided to declare Doughnut the winner, so it's all good.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/021.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/022.png
I think this was the only brightly colored thing in the contest. Didn't change anything, but felt I should point this out.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/023.png
Stupid monster, that's not splash! It's mud-slap!
Don't let this injustice stand, Doughnut!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/024.png
And of course, he didn't. As confusing as he is, Doughnut is very loyal.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/025.png
And like all of this species, it always turns into some weird hallucinations.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/026.png
I swear, if I ever get one of those, shoot me. We'd never win again.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/027.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/028.png
Alright, time for the toy duck thing.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/029.png
...it fell apart. We're about halfway through the ranks, and we're fighting an opponent that fell apart.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/030.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/031.png
Doughnut was smart and used the time to try and defeat it. Although I'm pretty sure he could have won without doing anything at that point.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/032.png
Estevez managed to pull himself together just in time for the judges to declare him the loser. Sucks for him.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/033.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/034.png
The final battle of the tournament. I was hoping for something truly epic.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/035.png
Doughnut started off with his patented attack which I'm getting really tired of naming.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/036.png
And demonic robed thing countered with some attack called Pokorin. With a name like that, I was expecting EPIC.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/037.png
...how epic. It may feel more and more like home the more I stay here, but this world never ceases to disappoint me.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/038.png
And I'm pretty sure the judges were just as disappointed as I was, since they declared Doughnut the winner pretty much right after that. So yeah.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/039.png
Great job, Doughnut! I knew you could do it!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Yeah, Doughnut! You're getting pretty skilled, and you're only 2 years old!
Do... :smallredface:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/040.png
A wonderful achievement! Let's go to town and see if Karnab's ready to go check out the ruins!

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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2025/041.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Canute.
What are you doing here?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/CanuteFace.png: I decided to indulge myself and enter a tournament. I just finished defeating everyone within the first 10 seconds.
If you're facing people like the ones we are, I wouldn't call that much of an accomplishment.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/CanuteFace.png: Anyway, I heard you finally made B rank. About time, if you ask me, since you've been training for roughly seven years now. Anyway, I'm off. That's all I wanted to tell you.
...Seven... years...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Ash? Are you okay?
Seven... years?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Ash!?
SEVEN YEARS?!? THERE'S NO WAY I'VE BEEN HERE FOR FIVE YEARS!!!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Calm down Ash, everything's al-
DON'T TELL ME TO CALM DOWN, HOLLY!! I'VE BEEN AWAY FROM MY HOME FOR SEVEN GODDAMN YEARS!! DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I'VE MISSED IN ALL THAT TIME?!? I'VE MISSED EVERYTHING! I CAN'T EVEN BE SURE THAT ANYONE WILL REMEMBER ME WHEN I GET HOME!!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Don't worry, Ash. Dimension hopping is weird. Maybe when you get home, it'll be just like when you l-
HOLLY, I KNOW YOU'RE TRYING TO HELP, BUT SHUT UP! I'M PRETTY SURE YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO SPEND HALF YOUR LIFE IN SOME WORLD AWAY FROM YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND ANYBODY YOU'VE EVER LOVED!! AND NOT JUST THAT, WHAT ABOUT MY POOR MOM?! SHE'S BEEN WITHOUT HER SON FOR SEVEN YEARS NOW!! I... I JUST... ARSUIFHSD :smallfurious:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Come on Ash, I know it's got to be tough, but if you're like this, we won't be able to go to the ruins and you'll never get home.
I... FASF.... fraggle.... how the hell did I not notice it's been seven GODDAMN YEARS?! :smallfurious:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...
....I'm sorry, Holly, but I'm sure you can understand why I'm so upset. Seven years away from my home, my friends, my family... without any of my loved ones. You've been there for me, Holly, but...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: But what? :smallfrown:
...just but. It... it's hard to explain...

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Drama! Dun dun dun! Could this mean the ending is nearing? Stay tuned!

[Zeful]

You've now given yourself more of a reason to do an FFI/III LP. Holly goes with you.

[Weimann]

GASP! THE SUSPENSE!

I like this last update. Canute was funny :smallbiggrin:

Go go Fiddler!

[The Dark Fiddler]

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Hello.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: Ah, Holly! Ash! I heard you made Rank B, and was wondering when you'd be coming around.
Enough small talk, let's get exploring.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: You seem pretty aggravated, is everything okay?
Actually, no i-
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFace.png: Oh wait, I realized I don't care. To adventure!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/001.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/002.png
Holly, I don't like that smile.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: You get used to it.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/003.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceCold.png: It still looks the same as last time. Wouldn't somebody have come through and explored since then?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFaceCold.png: Nah, we're the only ones allowed here. C'mon, let's get cracking.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/004.png
God, two steps in and it's already a damn maze.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/005.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceCold.png: Looks like there's nothing left, time turn around and go back!
Jeez, Holly, there's like... a thousand paths here. We're not leaving yet.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/006.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceCold.png: It's faded so much that it's so hard to read, though...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFaceCold.png: It looks like a person, but he's about twice as tall as a normal human... (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSlenderManMythos)
Doubt it's anything important. Let's keep moving. We have too much to explore and too little time.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/010.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFaceCold.png: I think it looks promising. I say go for it.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/011.png
There's a lot of useless stuff here in these ruins.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFaceCold.png: What, you expect every house to contain magical trans-dimensional teleporting powers?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceCold.png: Hey, it looks like Doughnut found something!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/012.png
Oh joy.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceCold.png: Ash, you're being a jerk again.
Sorry, it's just so agonizing to be so close to me being able to go home, you know?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceCold.png: ...yes, I do...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFaceCold.png: Enough yapping about things I don't understand, let's keep moving.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/013.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/014.png
Keep moving?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFaceCold.png: Yeah, keep moving.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/015.png
Yeah, alright.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/016.png
...I really shouldn't expect anything else from these ruins, after the last ones.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFaceCold.png: You get used to it eventually!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceCold.png: Hey, guys... where's Doughnut?
...what?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/017.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceCold.png: We're going to have to go home and get help!
I dunno, Holly. We knew where he was a minute ago, quite literally, so he can't be that far, and wouldn't leaving to get help put him in more danger as we left him to freeze?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceCold.png: No no, we need to go get help!
*sigh* I swear I'll never understand your logic, Holly.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFaceCold.png: We've found all we're likely to anyway; nothing we'd miss by going to get help.
...so, no universe hopping?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/MrKarnabFaceCold.png: Not here, it seems. Oh well, even experts like myself can be wrong sometimes.
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/019.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: He was in our bag the entire time! How embarrassing of a mistake! :smallredface:
... :smallannoyed:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...oh, look! It's Aroma!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/020.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: I heard about the ruins you guys found! Congrats!
Hi. :smallannoyed:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Hi Aroma. :smallfrown:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: Wow, you guys seem pretty upset...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/021.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: ...okay then...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/022.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: So what's up?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Oh, nothing much...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: Oh, come on Holly. You and Ash are both pretty upset right now, and it's really obvious, so just tell me.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: ...well, Ash was thinking about leaving...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: What? No! He can't leave! He doesn't know how I feel him! :smallmad:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I'm pretty sure he knows how you feel...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: You managed to talk him out of it though, right?!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Well, I tricked him, but same thing I suppose.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: Good, good... then there's still time...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: But I think I might let him go. He deserves to go home, even if it'd be really sad to see him go.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/AromaFace.png: ...I'm going to pretend I didn't see that.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Let's go back. Ash is probably wondering about us.
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Hi, Holly here. Ash has been a bit sad ever since we came home from the ruins, so I'm gonna tell the next bit of the story, okay? I can't really blame him. Karnab says there wasn't anything else there, but he could have been wrong, the temple might still have been there.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/023.png
Still, even with Ash's depression, training went on as normal. I tried cheering him up, but nothing I did really had any lasting impact. I felt really guilty for having tricked him into coming home... it was really selfish.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/025.png
Eventually, the next official tournament was coming up. I was hoping that would cheer him up, as unlikely as that was.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/026.png
And then it suddenly struck me how far we'd come in the nearly eight years Ash had been here. He'd started with no experience here, and now here we were, past halfway to the top.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/027.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Galvin? You entered?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/Gavinface.png: You bet! Been training up some new monsters!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Well, this should be a great challenge for Doughnut, shouldn't it Ash?
Yeah, I suppose.
Yeah, it didn't seem to be working.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/028.png
The competition looked stiff, but it always did, and Doughnut always won. I was sure he'd do great.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/029.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/030.png
And the first battle would only cement this belief in my mind.
God, look at that bright and cheery monster. The universe is taunting me... what reason is there to be happy?
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Come on, Ash, cheer up. I'm sure we'll find the temple soon enough!
...
I don't think I did very good cheering him up.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/031.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/032.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/033.png
The officials eventually declared Doughnut the winner.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/034.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/035.pnghttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/036.png
And none of the other fighters did much better, of course. Doughnut at this point was like a battling god... for his rank, of course.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/037.png
Last up was Gavin's monster, a Golem. Doughnut always had problem against them, so this battle was sure to be tough.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/039.png
It started with the Golem smashing the ground to pieces with a mighty punch.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/040.png
And Doughnut, with great, unwavering bravery, charged straight into the attack.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/041.png
...and after an epic battle, Doughnut was declared the winner. This was the first time he had beaten a Golem, it was so happy!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Hey, Ash, didn't Doughnut do great?!
Yeah, I suppose he did.
Poor Ash. Still, Doughnut won the match and the tournament, so we were moving up. Surprisingly, after getting the certificate for the next rank the next day, we got a visitor.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/043.png
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Mr. Chairman! Hello!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ChairmanFace.png: Hello Holly, Ash. I'm sure you're just as busy as I am so I'll keep this quick; after seeing the amazing progress you've made, we've decided that we want you two to represent our great region in the upcoming Amity Cup, which as you surely know is the meet between all the major regions, with the best breeders only.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: Wow! What a great honor! Right, Ash?
Sure.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ChairmanFace.png: Cheer up, Ash! We can't have you that upset when the meet comes!
...
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ChairmanFace.png: Well, whatever's bugging you, I'm sure it'll work out soon enough!
Yeah, sure. And then I won't be here anymore for the cup.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ChairmanFace.png: Anyway, I've got many important things to do. The next meet is in February. Be sure to practice, because winning a contest like this could get you permission to train a powerful monster!
See ya.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/ChairmanFace.png: Goodbye, Mr. Chairman! Thank you for this great honor!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Doughnut/Update%2026/044.png
Meet in February, it's November, and Ash is still upset.
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So yeah, not ending QUITE yet. A bit of a long update, but you all deserve it for waiting so patiently every month.

As a side note, this WILL be ending soon, so if you have suggestions for the next chapter, feel free to make them (although the last chapter WILL be one of the second gen. Pokemon games, so suggesting that will essentially be a vote for the final chapter)!

[Zeful]

Again FF1 or 3.

I'm serious.

[Starbuck_II]

Wait, Holly is a trickster? Say it ain't so, Holly!

[The Dark Fiddler]

Wait, Holly is a trickster? Say it ain't so, Holly!

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg41/The_Dark_Fiddler/MRA2%20LP/Faces/HollyFaceNormal.png: I'm sorry, Starbuck... I just didn't want Ash to leave yet... :smallfrown:

[Zeful]

Obvious romance is obvious.

[The Dark Fiddler]

Obvious romance is obvious.

Is there any other kind? :smalltongue:

On a less stupid note, this Holly was with Swoon for all those years. Can you really blame her for not wanting to lose who is possibly her only decent acquaintance since that hell?