Stalkers RPG Questions & Answers

[Suicune's Fire]

This thread is for any and all questions that Emissaries need to know about how Stalkers RPG works. If you are confused about anything, please post below and I'll be more than happy to provide clarification.

Note: For group discussions and questions directed at other players, please head to the Emissary Clubhouse (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?22000-Stalkers-RPG-General-Chat-Thread-(Emissary-Clubhouse))! This thread is for gameplay, mechanics, general queries and other such questions.



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Useful Links:

>> Sign-Up Thread (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?21998-SIGN-UP-Stalkers-RPG-Season-4-WARNING-HORROR-THEMES!)
>> Season 4 Rules and Gameplay (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?21999-Stalkers-RPG-Season-4-Rules-and-Gameplay-WARNING-HORROR-THEMES)
>> Main Action and Team Status Thread (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?22054-Stalkers-RPG-Main-Action-and-Team-Status-SEASON-4)
>> Emissary Clubhouse (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?22000-Stalkers-RPG-General-Chat-Thread-(Emissary-Clubhouse))
>> Questions & Answers Thread (this thread)
>> Item Directory (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?22140-Stalkers-RPG-Item-Directory)

[Lychee]

Help! I'm unsure how diplomacy actually works!
Can I elect to use it every turn?
Does it give the same outcome as "very positive" or does it cancel out all positives and negatives, and end up neutral?
I guess i'm trying to find out if theres a reason NOT to use it, game play wise. Most other skills like medicine and tech, people would use at every opportunity- is diplomacy like that?

[Suicune's Fire]

Help! I'm unsure how diplomacy actually works!
Can I elect to use it every turn?
Does it give the same outcome as "very positive" or does it cancel out all positives and negatives, and end up neutral?
I guess i'm trying to find out if theres a reason NOT to use it, game play wise. Most other skills like medicine and tech, people would use at every opportunity- is diplomacy like that?
Sorry about that, Lychee! Yes, perks work like any action. Dilpomacy is the only perk that can be used on the civilians by picking one from the list and going, "I wanna use it here!"

Just like any other action, yes, you can use it any time. Use Perk/Item is listed in the Rules and Gameplay thread as a default action (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?21999-Stalkers-RPG-Season-4-Rules-and-Gameplay-WARNING-HORROR-THEMES#H4), which means you can use it when you like (limited by the number of actions you have to spend). Generally Diplomacy is used on difficult people who refuse to pass over information or items, but if you have Diplomacy, you can by-all-means use it on every interview you do. :) It can work as an interview override in that sense. Most of the time you won't need Diplomacy, but there's no harm in using it. Normally items that NPCs refuse to hand over are free, but Frinottie's was a special case where she owns a shop that sells that item. I actually had no plans for Frinottie to lower the price of that item, but I figured since you used initiative with Diplomacy, I thought it'd be a good touch. :) Also, the lowered price was offered exclusively to you.

So yes, you're welcome to use it every time! Unlike most of the other perks, you can use it on NPCs anytime, rather than having to wait for a <Diplomacy> prompt to show up. However, if someone else interviews a pokemon and they're being difficult, a prompt may appear under the pokemon's name in the suspect list. As it says in the Rules and Gameplay thread under Diplomacy (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?21999-Stalkers-RPG-Season-4-Rules-and-Gameplay-WARNING-HORROR-THEMES#J4), the NPC you choose to use it on will always have a positive rapport with you, and nothing below neutral with anyone else. If others have a positive rapport with the pokemon, it will be above neutral. It's really just so nobody can get a bad score. If you have a very positive score with the NPC even without Diplomacy, that will be used instead of positive.

Hope that answers your questions!

[Truly]

Suicune's Fire

Hey! We heard that Sebbit can teach us to Scavenge, but nobody has actually interviewed/questioned him yet (and mechanically, unlocked that possibility.)

If I were to visit Sebbit, could I ask him to teach me to scavenge instead of using my action on questioning him?

Also:
Does learning a skill from a skill teacher actually use an action?
Can you learn a skill from a teacher regardless of their Day/Night availability? Or does the scheduling have to work out?

[Suicune's Fire]

Suicune's Fire

Hey! We heard that Sebbit can teach us to Scavenge, but nobody has actually interviewed/questioned him yet (and mechanically, unlocked that possibility.)

If I were to visit Sebbit, could I ask him to teach me to scavenge instead of using my action on questioning him?

Also:
Does learning a skill from a skill teacher actually use an action?
Can you learn a skill from a teacher regardless of their Day/Night availability? Or does the scheduling have to work out?
Clever clever! Yes, I’ll say you can attempt to learn a skill even if you haven’t “unlocked” it yet (and you’re confident you’re asking the right NPC). However, Scavenge is a regular action so it doesn’t require learning individually. :) *spoiler* Yes it’s considered an action to learn a skill, though now that you mention it, I might make it so that you’re also able to USE the learned skill upon learning it. But given that Scavenge is a regular action, not a skill, learning OF it isn’t learning to do it, so you’ll have to interview Sebbit as your action in order to find out about it, if you get me. So in that case, if someone else interviews him you could post your action after them specifying that you want to Scavenge, if you’re confident that it’s what you want to do before you learn what it does.

D/N doesn’t count towards learning a skill. I’ll add that to the rules at some point haha. But yeah in this case it’d be an interview.

[Lychee]

Hey!
I'm just double checking- using medicine on another emissary used up a whole action, right? I feel honoured that someone would use up their whole day action on patching up Lillian, if that's the case!

[Suicune's Fire]

Hey!
I'm just double checking- using medicine on another emissary used up a whole action, right? I feel honoured that someone would use up their whole day action on patching up Lillian, if that's the case!
Yes. Every action takes up a whole turn, unless otherwise specified, such as the free actions.

[Chakramaster]

So you said I can give the Sitrus Berry to Lillian for her to use, but that doesn't cost a turn right? We tried figuring out the best way to utilize it. So I wanna make sure before I go changing the action again.

[Suicune's Fire]

So you said I can give the Sitrus Berry to Lillian for her to use, but that doesn't cost a turn right? We tried figuring out the best way to utilize it. So I wanna make sure before I go changing the action again.
As said in the rules about consuming/trading/buying/equipping items (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?21999-Stalkers-RPG-Season-4-Rules-and-Gameplay-WARNING-HORROR-THEMES#H3):


Consuming, buying, equipping, or trading items with another player is a free action, and can be used in conjunction with any other action on any cycle. At the start of your turn, you can consume or equip as many items as you like, whether it's from your personal inventory or the team inventory, but only for yourself. You can trade items with other players, but you cannot equip other players with equipment or help them consume items.

It's a free action. :)

[Chakramaster]

As said in the rules about consuming/trading/buying/equipping items (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?21999-Stalkers-RPG-Season-4-Rules-and-Gameplay-WARNING-HORROR-THEMES#H3):

Just wanted to double check cause the way they were stated kinda conflicted regardless being linked there and reading that earlier.

[Suicune's Fire]

Just wanted to double check cause the way they were stated kinda conflicted regardless being linked there and reading that earlier.
Oh really? o: How so? I believe it always said you cannot feed another player consumable items. To which part are you referring?

[Chakramaster]

Oh really? o: How so? I believe it always said you cannot feed another player consumable items. To which part are you referring?

I'm one of those that'll tend to ask questions even if something is obvious. I like to make sure so something doesn't get screwed up and need rectifying later.

Rereading yeah it did, but in Discord others were saying to use it on her and I thought it was fine too then. Then I was told I could give it to her to use so I wanted to make sure that trading wouldn't be an action cost either. Since things kinda flip flopped on me again xD. So asking rather than reading something over and over is better. Quicker sometimes too.

Sometimes things get overlooked or misunderstood so I figured I'd ask for an answer rather than just guess and hope for the best. That's all.

[Suicune's Fire]

I'm one of those that'll tend to ask questions even if something is obvious. I like to make sure so something doesn't get screwed up and need rectifying later.

Rereading yeah it did, but in Discord others were saying to use it on her and I thought it was fine too then. Then I was told I could give it to her to use so I wanted to make sure that trading wouldn't be an action cost either. Since things kinda flip flopped on me again xD. So asking rather than reading something over and over is better. Quicker sometimes too.

Sometimes things get overlooked or misunderstood so I figured I'd ask for an answer rather than just guess and hope for the best. That's all.
I understand and it’s perfectly fine to check. However I’m still not sure what part of the rules weren’t clear or conflicted. o:

[Chakramaster]

I understand and it’s perfectly fine to check. However I’m still not sure what part of the rules weren’t clear or conflicted. o:

It was just clarifying that trading wasn't using an action point. Probably cause my last action was changed like 3-4 different times. No worries it's good now.

[Truly]

Can you please explain how the rapport based on compared evolution stage is counted?

For instance, the recent Jolteon-Eelektrik interaction - aren't those both first-stage evolutions? (going basic/first/second stage)

Just wanted to check! Some of us are makin' a grid but I thought this was an important point to clear up.

[Noblejanobii]

Can you please explain how the rapport based on compared evolution stage is counted?

For instance, the recent Jolteon-Eelektrik interaction - aren't those both first-stage evolutions? (going basic/first/second stage)

Just wanted to check! Some of us are makin' a grid but I thought this was an important point to clear up.

Jolteon’s counted as a final stage evolution because it’s not a middle stage like Eelektrik. Eelektrik is a three stage line so it counts as a middle stage.

[Truly]

Jolteon’s counted as a final stage evolution because it’s not a middle stage like Eelektrik. Eelektrik is a three stage line so it counts as a middle stage.

Then what about Jolteon and Dedenne? They're both the end of their respective evolutionary lines.

[Neo Emolga]

Then what about Jolteon and Dedenne? They're both the end of their respective evolutionary lines.

Still different because of the number of stages in both lines. Jolteon is 2 of 2, Dedenne is 1 of 1.

[Truly]

Still different because of the number of stages in both lines. Jolteon is 2 of 2, Dedenne is 1 of 1.

If that's the case, it invalidates what Noble said -- it wouldn't matter if you're counting up from Basic stage or down from 2nd stage, because Eelectrik and Jolteon have a different number of stages too.

So, fine. But if that's case, how is a difference in stage calculated? What are the furthest stages from each other? What counts as negative? What counts as neutral?

[Suicune's Fire]

If that's the case, it invalidates what Noble said -- it wouldn't matter if you're counting up from Basic stage or down from 2nd stage, because Eelectrik and Jolteon have a different number of stages too.

So, fine. But if that's case, how is a difference in stage calculated? What are the furthest stages from each other? What counts as negative? What counts as neutral?
Not at all--jolteon is final stage in its line. Eelektrik is not. Dedenne is final stage but it's also basic stage, which means it can't have a +1 with everybody, so single-stage pokemon ONLY get a +1 with other single stages.

Basic: first of multiple species in a line.
Middle: second of three only.
Final: final stage in the line, of two or three.
Single: does not evolve and nothing evolves into it.

All basic pokemon get a +1 with each other.
All middle pokemon get a +1 with each other.
All final pokemon get a +1 with each other.
All single-stage pokemon get a +1 with each other.

Most others have no bonuses, but basic stage to final stage results in a -1.

Super effective to NPC you interview = intimidating.
Weak to NPC you interview = modest.

If there have been inconsistencies with this, it's possible I have mistakenly miscalculated when I've been tired or whatever, but that's the format.

[Shruikan]

While we're on the topic, what Evolution level does Ultra-Necrozma count as? Would it be counted as a Mega Evolution and be Stage 3?

[Noblejanobii]

If I learn a skill but don’t use it that same turn, may I perform another action or would that count as my one action for the turn since I’m not using the skill for the first time that turn.

[Suicune's Fire]

While we're on the topic, what Evolution level does Ultra-Necrozma count as? Would it be counted as a Mega Evolution and be Stage 3?
Because it doesn't technically evolve, I'd say single-stage. It's a form, I believe. I know it kinda sucks since it's a legendary but I really don't want to give legendaries different treatment, if that makes sense. If you had a mega-absol, I'd still count it as single-stage. And mega-charizard as third/final stage.


If I learn a skill but don’t use it that same turn, may I perform another action or would that count as my one action for the turn since I’m not using the skill for the first time that turn.
Nope. Think of it as an extension to learning the skill, rather than the chance to do a second action. :)

[Lychee]

Hey! Because Urvanine was killed, does that mean the care package mission can no longer be completed, since a delivery was meant to go to them?
I'm just checking because if its impossible, then we won't waste time doing it.

Also! What about pokemon that mega evolve and yet arent legendaries? Is pinsir a basic, and mega pinsir a final?
((I'm double checking so I write the right thing on my spreadsheet-- IDK how you keep so many NPCs in check! I'm so impressed!))

[Suicune's Fire]

Hey! Because Urvanine was killed, does that mean the care package mission can no longer be completed, since a delivery was meant to go to them?
I'm just checking because if its impossible, then we won't waste time doing it.

Also! What about pokemon that mega evolve and yet arent legendaries? Is pinsir a basic, and mega pinsir a final?
((I'm double checking so I write the right thing on my spreadsheet-- IDK how you keep so many NPCs in check! I'm so impressed!))
You don't know. ;) But I will say that it certainly isn't impossible. There could be someone who could accept it on his behalf, or Kaskin could accept it back and give you compensation for the time you spent on it (which would be logical to do after delivering the other packages, then seeing Kaskin last). It's up to you how you want to approach it; I'm all for conversation in interviews, so asking around will get you places. The more specific your interview questions, the better the interview will be.

In general, I will endeavour to make sure things like that aren't impossible. If they are, I will tell you, or you will get some kind of notification such as "Mission failed: Care Packages" or something like that. Almost all the pokemon on the list haven't been interviewed, so it would be kinda silly to interview them without passing on a package (you'd just say "Interview Delta the Flareon and also give her the package" and it's done in one action), but whether or not you want to follow up on Urvanine is up to you.

[Lychee]

Hey!
Does an enigma berry which "reduces damage by -2 until the end of the next cycle" reduce damage done to an emissary, or reduce damage dealt BY an emissary? Does it reduce physical damage only, or does it also reduce purity damage, etc. etc.?
All the berries at the berry cart place seem to be extremely cheap! I'm thinking of buying an enigma, but I'm not totally sure what it does.

[Suicune's Fire]

Hey!
Does an enigma berry which "reduces damage by -2 until the end of the next cycle" reduce damage done to an emissary, or reduce damage dealt BY an emissary? Does it reduce physical damage only, or does it also reduce purity damage, etc. etc.?
All the berries at the berry cart place seem to be extremely cheap! I'm thinking of buying an enigma, but I'm not totally sure what it does.
My bad; it reduces damage taken from any source by 2 points, for basically two whole rounds. All damage. From all sources. Every time. xD That's why it's so expensive!

[Lychee]

My bad; it reduces damage taken from any source by 2 points, for basically two whole rounds. All damage. From all sources. Every time. xD That's why it's so expensive!

Does that include purity and sanity damage from objects and environments too? ((Like how Lillian picked up the medallion and got 2 points of damage, it would have otherwise been 4?))

Can objects with evil presence or harmful doo-dads be blessed or mechanically fixed so they no longer do damage to the pokemon picking them up?

Do items which cause damage when equipped continue to cause damage every round they're being held?

[Suicune's Fire]

Does that include purity and sanity damage from objects and environments too? ((Like how Lillian picked up the medallion and got 2 points of damage, it would have otherwise been 4?))

Can objects with evil presence or harmful doo-dads be blessed or mechanically fixed so they no longer do damage to the pokemon picking them up?

Do items which cause damage when equipped continue to cause damage every round they're being held?
Oh my gosh, my bad again! xD It shouldn't have damaged you, you're right haha.

They cause damage if they are being used as part of an action. For instance, someone trying to take all those medallions to the chest would cause damage to the holder, because Medallion of the Baleful damages. It won't damage anyone sitting untouched in the inventory; only when someone does something with them.

The Rules and Gameplay aren't too specific with this, but it is specified that trapped items (items with ## that do Health damage) can be un-trapped by someone with Security, but similarly to how %% and && areas can't be un-trapped, neither can those types of items due to the nature of their damage.

[Shruikan]

If someone were to use Protect on a stalker, would that stop them from killing that night?

[Suicune's Fire]

If someone were to use Protect on a stalker, would that stop them from killing that night?
If you protected a Stalker, I would say that it would dissuade them from attempting to make a kill that night. However, another Stalker might make a kill instead. The Stalker would be aware that you are watching, so it wouldn't intentionally make a move while knowing this information.

[Shruikan]

I can't see this mentioned in the rules anywhere. How would the Dragon type interviewing another Dragon type work for interview rapport, since it would be both shared and super effective?

[Lychee]

I figure I may as well ask this here! I dont know if it's being kept secret for a reason or if I just dunno coz I haven't read the archives, but is always nice to specify.

Does exorcism as an action exist in this game?

Will doing the sin purge ritual be an action? (Does it cleanse everyone all at once or do we still have to find stalkers and use it on them?)

I guess it's a little meta to ask questions about functions in the game that haven't been revealed yet- but they seem to be informing the team strategy! Its nice to know if they dont exist :P

[Neo Emolga]

I can't see this mentioned in the rules anywhere. How would the Dragon type interviewing another Dragon type work for interview rapport, since it would be both shared and super effective?

Positive, but Intimidating! Dragonkin are family, but they also want to be the best and have the mightiest rawr. It's all just friendly competition in the end. Think it like wanting to beat your siblings in Mario Kart.


I figure I may as well ask this here! I dont know if it's being kept secret for a reason or if I just dunno coz I haven't read the archives, but is always nice to specify.

Does exorcism as an action exist in this game?

Will doing the sin purge ritual be an action? (Does it cleanse everyone all at once or do we still have to find stalkers and use it on them?)

I guess it's a little meta to ask questions about functions in the game that haven't been revealed yet- but they seem to be informing the team strategy! Its nice to know if they dont exist :P

I think it's safe to spill the beans on this now that all actions have been unlocked and there are no mystery slots left.

Exorcism is... NOT an unlockable ability.

[Dramatic Chord]

Yeah, sorry, while it may have existed in previous seasons of Stalkers, it doesn't exist in this one (and probably won't appear in future renditions either). I know, I was chasing it for a while, also. But trust me when I say it's not a super-secret off-the-list kind of unlockable action. What you now see in the rules thread is what you have to work with.

As for the rest for those questions... ahhhhh, sorry, but that's classified information. You'll just have to wait until Christmas morning time will tell...

[ShadowBolt25]

I apologize for posting this -> http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?22000-Stalkers-RPG-General-Chat-Thread-(Emissary-Clubhouse)&p=302052&viewfull=1#post302052 in the incorrect section of the RPG forum

I simply would like to know if I need to wait until the next cycle to begin before helping out with the. Search

[Suicune's Fire]

I apologize for posting this -> http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?22000-Stalkers-RPG-General-Chat-Thread-(Emissary-Clubhouse)&p=302052&viewfull=1#post302052 in the incorrect section of the RPG forum

I simply would like to know if I need to wait until the next cycle to begin before helping out with the. Search
No worries! You can use the chat thread for questions as well, especially questions directed at players. If you're unsure of anything related to gameplay or mechanics, this is a good thread for it. But you're welcome to ask questions in the other thread too.

Most of the time, the best thing to do while waiting for the action submission period is to discuss actions with your fellow players. Since you've only just come on board, it might be a good idea for you to get a feel for the suspects and the victims, or read through any past posts that you think might be relevant in order to decide what you think is best to do next. There are no proper in-game actions to take while waiting, however.

[ShadowBolt25]

if a Pokémon that teaches a skill that was Compliant but lost the Compliant State will there be a possibility for it to NOT be learned until the Pokémon regains his/her Compliant State ?

[Neo Emolga]

if a Pokémon that teaches a skill that was Compliant but lost the Compliant State will there be a possibility for it to NOT be learned until the Pokémon regains his/her Compliant State ?

Nah, the Pokemon who teaches the skill doesn't have to be Compliant. Learning a skill from them isn't checked by rapport level.

[Lychee]

Do blueprints get used up if you use them once to make something?
Are the blueprints we own listed in the team inventory in the main thread?

[ShadowBolt25]

would i need to unlock the resourceful trait during the next cycle ?

[Neo Emolga]

Do blueprints get used up if you use them once to make something?
Are the blueprints we own listed in the team inventory in the main thread?

Nope! You just need to buy them or get them once and they're yours for good.

Also, blueprints you own are listed on Post #3 in the Item Directory. (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?22140-Stalkers-RPG-Item-Directory&p=300535&viewfull=1#post300535)


would i need to unlock the resourceful trait during the next cycle ?

Nah, you can choose that for DracoBolt right away if that's the one you want to go with. Just let me know and I'll update the character profile with that.

[ShadowBolt25]

Can we learn more than 1 Skill/Perk at a time or if we learned a new Skill/Punk will it replace the previous Skill/Perk ?

[Neo Emolga]

Can we learn more than 1 Skill/Perk at a time or if we learned a new Skill/Punk will it replace the previous Skill/Perk ?

Sorry, but the perk you choose when you sign up is the one you stick with for the game. You can learn two Abilities, but once you learn two, they stick with you for the rest of the game and can't be overwritten.

[ShadowBolt25]

Sorry, but the perk you choose when you sign up is the one you stick with for the game. You can learn two Abilities, but once you learn two, they stick with you for the rest of the game and can't be overwritten.

i was asking because -> http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?22140-Stalkers-RPG-Item-Directory

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http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?22054-Stalkers-RPG-Main-Action-and-Team-Status-SEASON-4&p=299396&viewfull=1#post299396

OTHER ITEMS:
These are more miscellaneous items which are all single-use, with the exception of Aqua Gear.

[Aqua Gear] - Enables the user to access areas that are normally only accessible by Water-type pokémon. Purchasing just one set grants every Emissary this ability.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $150 SP$

[P:Lockpicking Tools] - Grants 1 use of the Security Perk.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $200 SP$

[P:Silver Tongue] - Grants 1 use of the Diplomacy Perk.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $200 SP$

[P:First-Aid Kit] - Grants 1 use of the Medicine Perk.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $200 SP$

[P:Blessed Charm] - Grants 1 use of the Seinaru Perk.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $200 SP$

[P:Old Tech] - Grants 1 use of the Technical Perk.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $200 SP$

[P:Tinkerer's Tools] - Grants 1 use of the Repair Perk.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $200 SP$

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33. Remnashi the Lombre ♂ [N] Security Perk
35. Kaskin the Croagunk ♂ [D/N] Medicine Perk
45. Irston the Dedenne ♂ [D] Diplomacy Perk
53. Sebbit the Drilbur ♂ [D] TEACHER: Scavenging, Security Perk
56. Harmony the Lapras ♀ [D] Diplomacy Perk

so during 1 day or night cycle i wanted to interview 53. Sebbit the Drilbur ♂ [D] TEACHER: Scavenging Security Perk to get/learn both Scavenging & Security Perk ( but since its not possible to learn the Security Perk i need some advice on how to proceed )

[Neo Emolga]

i was asking because -> http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?22140-Stalkers-RPG-Item-Directory

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http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?22054-Stalkers-RPG-Main-Action-and-Team-Status-SEASON-4&p=299396&viewfull=1#post299396

OTHER ITEMS:
These are more miscellaneous items which are all single-use, with the exception of Aqua Gear.

[Aqua Gear] - Enables the user to access areas that are normally only accessible by Water-type pokémon. Purchasing just one set grants every Emissary this ability.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $150 SP$

[P:Lockpicking Tools] - Grants 1 use of the Security Perk.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $200 SP$

[P:Silver Tongue] - Grants 1 use of the Diplomacy Perk.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $200 SP$

[P:First-Aid Kit] - Grants 1 use of the Medicine Perk.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $200 SP$

[P:Blessed Charm] - Grants 1 use of the Seinaru Perk.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $200 SP$

[P:Old Tech] - Grants 1 use of the Technical Perk.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $200 SP$

[P:Tinkerer's Tools] - Grants 1 use of the Repair Perk.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $200 SP$

Yeah, but those items are single use items that behave as if you were using the perk. They don't replace the perk you started off with.

[ShadowBolt25]

OTHER ITEMS:
These are more miscellaneous items which are all single-use, with the exception of Aqua Gear.

[Aqua Gear] - Enables the user to access areas that are normally only accessible by Water-type pokémon. Purchasing just one set grants every Emissary this ability.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $150 SP$

[P:Lockpicking Tools] - Grants 1 use of the Security Perk.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $200 SP$

[P:Silver Tongue] - Grants 1 use of the Diplomacy Perk.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $200 SP$

[P:First-Aid Kit] - Grants 1 use of the Medicine Perk.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $200 SP$

[P:Blessed Charm] - Grants 1 use of the Seinaru Perk.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $200 SP$

[P:Old Tech] - Grants 1 use of the Technical Perk.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $200 SP$

[P:Tinkerer's Tools] - Grants 1 use of the Repair Perk.
Purchased/found: Invincible Drifter: $200 SP$

&


33. Remnashi the Lombre ♂ [N] Security Perk
35. Kaskin the Croagunk ♂ [D/N] Medicine Perk
45. Irston the Dedenne ♂ [D] Diplomacy Perk
53. Sebbit the Drilbur ♂ [D] TEACHER: Scavenging, Security Perk
56. Harmony the Lapras ♀ [D] Diplomacy Perk

so during 1 day or night cycle i wanted to interview 53. Sebbit the Drilbur ♂ [D] TEACHER: Scavenging Security Perk to get/learn both Scavenging & Security Perk ( but since its not possible to learn the Security Perk i need some advice on how to proceed )

however you answered too fast with


Yeah, but those items are single use items that behave as if you were using the perk. They don't replace the perk you started off with.

& missed the edited part of the Post




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33. Remnashi the Lombre ♂ [N] Security Perk
35. Kaskin the Croagunk ♂ [D/N] Medicine Perk
45. Irston the Dedenne ♂ [D] Diplomacy Perk
53. Sebbit the Drilbur ♂ [D] TEACHER: Scavenging, Security Perk
56. Harmony the Lapras ♀ [D] Diplomacy Perk

so during 1 day or night cycle i wanted to interview 53. Sebbit the Drilbur ♂ [D] TEACHER: Scavenging Security Perk to get/learn both Scavenging & Security Perk ( but since its not possible to learn the Security Perk i need some advice on how to proceed )

Edit: Nevermind now that you partly answered that question Elsewhere Neo Emolga although i would appreciate if you'd be able to provide some advice on how to proceed

[Neo Emolga]

& missed the edited part of the Post

I sent you a VM, but I'll spell it out here as well in case others have the same question.

Those NPCs have a Perk, but they don't teach it like Abilities get taught. To get them to use those Perks, you need to have the Escort/Protect Ability (the Perk use is involved with the Escort part of the ability, which is only active during the Day Cycles). But yeah, using Escort on them allows you to take advantage of that NPC's size characteristics, type characteristics, or a Perk they might have and gets them to use those for you. So for example, if it was the Day Cycle and you wanted to Remnashi the Lombre to use his Security Perk on something like {Locked Safe: <Security>}, you would use Escort on him, and then target the {Locked Safe: <Security>} and say you'd like for him to use his Security Perk on that safe. Here's a perfect example of how Escort was used on Rei to have her Ice-Type characteristic on the {Magical Forcefield: +Ice Type+} barrier. (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?22054-Stalkers-RPG-Main-Action-and-Team-Status-SEASON-4&p=302061&viewfull=1#post302061) But it works the same way with Perks.

But yeah, once you choose a Perk when you sign up and make your character, you stick with that for the duration of the Season. That Perk can't be changed or forgotten. If there's a barrier or task you need a Perk for and you don't happen to have it, that's where you need to coordinate with your teammates to get someone else to address it, or find ways to circumvent that, such as using Escort. A third option is as you highlighted, buying [P: Lockpicking Tools] as a one-time use of Security, but that does cost money and you may want this to be a last resort kind of thing considering having another player with the Security Perk use Security or having another player use Escort is free and doesn't cost anything. But yeah, there's multiple ways of getting past obstacles like this.

[Lychee]

When we do a friendly battle with a splinters wager, don't we get our money back plus the same amount again if we win? And if we lose, we outright lose our splinters?

[Neo Emolga]

When we do a friendly battle with a splinters wager, don't we get our money back plus the same amount again if we win? And if we lose, we outright lose our splinters?

Ah yeah, I checked and you're right, she mentioned that during the unlocking of battling, but I didn't see it added to the rules so I totally forgot about it. That's why I haven't been following along with it. I thought you were doing that as an in‐character reaction. XD

I'll make that adjustment when I can, I'm on my phone at the moment. Geez, between Meela-Tey, Bixas, and now Holly, you're due for a heck of a lot of cash. XD

[ShadowBolt25]

When we do a friendly battle with a splinters wager, don't we get our money back plus the same amount again if we win? And if we lose, we outright lose our splinters?

Unless this info isn't correct -> Wager: You can also wager $Splinters$, which will give you an extra reward. Whatever you offer up will be doubled if you win, in addition to what you would have earned without wagering. For instance, if you offered $25 SP$ and you win, you will get back $50 SP$ in addition to whatever the civilian was originally going to give you for winning. However, if you wager $Splinters$ and lose, you will have to pay the victor what you wagered. You cannot wager $SP$ that you do not have in your own personal inventory.

you should receive the $SP wager back in your inventory ( but I'm not sure )

Edit: Neo Emolga posted before I could also Neo i was wondering what would be a good second ability for DracoBolt ?

Escort/Protect
Rescue/Escape
Investigate
Clairvoyance
Scavenging
or something else

[Neo Emolga]

Lychee

Ok, I did the math and you got $700SP$, 300 from Bixas and 400 from Holly. I don't think you had a wager with Meela-Tey.

Also, don't be alarmed if you check your profile, I did subtract the 600SP you're using for the two Adrenaline Orbs. What you see in your wallet is after wager rewards have been added and after that transaction has happened.

[Lychee]

Yay for beating everyone up and taking their lunch money!
Oh, and theres an evil account running around :O I'm assuming they're allowed to do mod posts? :P

I'm a little confused about the recent post- does the enigma berry not negate those 2 point chunks of damage (regardless of type)? Or, was the damage actually four points each time, and I only see the 2 points that were inflicted?
... Does the enigma berry work differently now?

I want to understand, since enigma berries have been my best friend so far, and I used an adrenalin orb specifically so I would still have the berry effect while opening a big bad spike evil kabob trap.
Or, possibly, was there a typo/addition error somewhere?

[Neo Emolga]

Yay for beating everyone up and taking their lunch money!
Oh, and theres an evil account running around :O I'm assuming they're allowed to do mod posts? :P

I'm a little confused about the recent post- does the enigma berry not negate those 2 point chunks of damage (regardless of type)? Or, was the damage actually four points each time, and I only see the 2 points that were inflicted?
... Does the enigma berry work differently now?

I want to understand, since enigma berries have been my best friend so far, and I used an adrenalin orb specifically so I would still have the berry effect while opening a big bad spike evil kabob trap.
Or, possibly, was there a typo/addition error somewhere?

Hmm, I might have to verify this one with the boss, since I thought it was just Health damage.

Suicune's Fire

Would an Enigma Berry prevent 2 damage done to Sanity and Purity for each instance of infliction as well?

If it does, dang, those Enigma Berries practically make you invincible. And you'd be taking no damage at all from that last post! Eh heh, Aglome Oen isn't going to like to hear the news of that if that's the end verdict. XD

[Lychee]

My bad; it reduces damage taken from any source by 2 points, for basically two whole rounds. All damage. From all sources. Every time. xD That's why it's so expensive!

The boss has already spokennnnnn.
Sorry trickster, I'm immune! ... or something

[AgloMe Oen]

The boss has already spokennnnnn.
Sorry trickster, I'm immune! ... or something

Oh my G̡͖̻͎̖͕O͇͉͈͓̞̰͜ͅD҉̤̠̰͍̟̱, way to totally ṙ̵ͯ͑̅̅̎ͩ̏ͭͩ̇͂͏̫̰̩̜͖̻̭̭̤͔͎̻̗͍͇̤̻̱ű̴̇̔͗̎̍͗̇̍ͤ̈̾̌ͬ́ ̸̢͙̱͔͍̱̘̩̩͍̣̀ͅͅĩ͈̮̥͇͓ͨ̇͗́͞͝͠͝n̵̷͇̣̼͙̙͙ͭ̽̆̃̓̾̓ ̪̗̱̬ Halloween e̢̖̦͕̼͕͇̋ͯ̑̑͑̆̿ͯ͋̌̀͢͡arly for me.

That's like saying "nah, let's just s̶̨͓̺̯̲̗̣̱̝̹͉̔̂̏͐̊̈ͮ̀̓̈̽̕͘kip it this year and play Tiddlywinks instead afteŗ͂͒̓ͤ̒͂̽ͬͯ͊͋̐̏͂̎ͧ́͊͞҉͏̲̩̪̥̮̜̙̘̖̮ watching a marathon of Little House on the Prairie." Oh oh, let's be n̓̐ͮ̆ͥ̂ͥî͇c̪̗͉̗̯̙ͮ̿̊͡ḙ̵̮̥ͤ̈́ in front of the children now. Wouldn't want to hurt their F̹͔̟̗̼̐Eͪ̈̾͒̈́ͯĘ͓̳̺̰͚͂ͬ̚Ľ̘̊ͯ̔̃͛I͖͙N̞̍̄ͣͭͣ̒G̵̯̭͐̉̌ ͎͈̺S͕̝̳͕͈ͮ̿͑ͩ͋͟, hmm? Nope, gotta take down those cool Pe̢̖̦͕̼͕͇̋ͯ̑̑͑̆̿ͯ͋̌̀͢͡nnywise Halloween decorations̶̨͓̺̯̲̗̣̱̝̹͉̔̂̏͐̊̈ͮ̀̓̈̽̕͘ and put up f̼̘̫̄͂̒̈͗r͟e̡̙̮̥̖̘aͪ̊͟k̙̳̫͕̹̘i̠̦͇̫̠̙̾̐̇̒̓͛n̈̏̂̎͑́͑ ̰̩͇͚̭̺̲͞g͊̈ PoNiES and RaiNBoWs and Te̢̖̦͕̼͕͇̋ͯ̑̑͑̆̿ͯ͋̌̀͢͡ddYBeaRS of Happiness and Joy and e̱̱͍̗̥̱r̳̭͓̳͍̖̠r͓̙̠̱̩̜͙rrg͈g̩͍̜̬̳͍g͎̹͈͍͙̟͎g̺͉̫͕̼h̲ ̜̬.̤͇̜ You're killing me here.

Oh FINE, sure, I'll go edit my post and all that H̲̖̘AR̻̘͓͓̬D̠̳̝̤͖̞̜ ̣W̥̪̬͉͉̹O̳̺̜̘̺̠̰R̫̳̟̲̠͇K̦̦̬̙̲ I put intôͩͮ̽̓͑̾̂̃̓ͯ̈̈́ͭ̾ͮͭ̈́҉̵͝҉͙̥̝ making it so you take a whopping... zero damage̢̖̦͕̼͕͇̋ͯ̑̑͑̆̿ͯ͋̌̀͢͡ to everything. Wow. See, if it was up to me, those Enigma Berries would cost something like $1000SP$ ins̶̨͓̺̯̲̗̣̱̝̹͉̔̂̏͐̊̈ͮ̀̓̈̽̕͘tead and they'd keep playing the "Cheater-Che̢̖̦͕̼͕͇̋ͯ̑̑͑̆̿ͯ͋̌̀͢͡ater-Pumpkin-Eater" song in youŗ͂͒̓ͤ̒͂̽ͬͯ͊͋̐̏͂̎ͧ́͊͞҉͏̲̩̪̥̮̜̙̘̖̮ head upon using one and you wouldn't be able to get that coveted Platinum-level Endgame Achievement because you used ôͩͮ̽̓͑̾̂̃̓ͯ̈̈́ͭ̾ͮͭ̈́҉̵͝҉͙̥̝ne of those things, so you'd have to play the whole b͚̳ͫ̾ͪl̜̮̪̔͠o͐͋̚o͐͗̊̃̐҉̲̲̗̺͉d̗̣͔͕̖̠̣ͩy͎̪̯̝̠ͯ̂ͨͯ ͚̼ game over again without the̢̖̦͕̼͕͇̋ͯ̑̑͑̆̿ͯ͋̌̀͢͡m if your level of OCD was rampant enough to go for every achievement.

But suuuuurre, keep e̹̙͍͐̔̓͋ͤaͤ͒͐̍̏͘t͕̤͓͇͔ͯ͋̋͡ͅi̸̬͑̔͋ͪ̓͂n̞̗̻̺̈́ͬ̈͐g̨͖̺ͨ ̮̻̙̻͈ those things and enjoy Stalkers on EASY AS CAKE AGES 3 AND UP MODE. I'll remember this! Mark my words!

Also, fun fact time. You know those we̢̖̦͕̼͕͇̋ͯ̑̑͑̆̿ͯ͋̌̀͢͡ird, random tingling feelings you get on your leg or arm, where it f̜̤̖͓̩̮̻̿̈́ͬe̎͋͐͊ͅe̻͑̉́̌͡l̴̙̥̗̞̬̜s͈͍ like there's a bug there, but then you look and theŗ͂͒̓ͤ̒͂̽ͬͯ͊͋̐̏͂̎ͧ́͊͞҉͏̲̩̪̥̮̜̙̘̖̮e's actually no bug there after all? Oh, there's a bug there, alright. Those are the ghôͩͮ̽̓͑̾̂̃̓ͯ̈̈́ͭ̾ͮͭ̈́҉̵͝҉͙̥̝sts of bugs you've killed. H͚̟̮̫̦̪̟͑̉ͪa̋͗҉̻̺̲͖u̸̺̙͍͛̈̄́ͅn̠̰̬̝͉̽̒̌ͨͮ͛́t̯͎̲̜i̎ͮ ̺̜ͦṅͨ̐ͯͪͮ́͏̙͈̤͚̝̣g̘͈̤̘ͨ͂ͤ͋͌ you. Remembering what you did.

S̯̦̙̺͖̟ͅl͕̪e̺̤͔̞ep ̜̥͔t̳̘͉͔̺̼i͇̲̩g̰h͚͚̜͍̹͉ͅt̜̻̺̦ͅ!͎̗̼̜̣̮̪ >:3

[ShadowBolt25]

Neo Emolga please help keep AglOme OEn in line so nothing bad happens to me & my teammates

[Neo Emolga]

Neo Emolga please help keep AglOme OEn in line so nothing bad happens to me & my teammates

Trust me, dude, I've been trying that for years. It just doesn't take with that guy.

[Truly]

Hey Neo Emolga

the last crime scene gave us this:

Murder Scene #6: Valley Wellness Centre <UNSEARCHED>

{Shrulop's Body: <Technical>}

Now, I know autopsies have been evolving as the game goes on, so:
Does this require an action?
Will this persist for more than one phase if we don't search it right away?

I think I had one more question but I forgot it. I'm waiting to submit an action until I'm sure, because if it takes an action and only lasts for one phase, I'll make sure it gets done!

[Neo Emolga]

Hey Neo Emolga

the last crime scene gave us this:


Now, I know autopsies have been evolving as the game goes on, so:
Does this require an action?
Will this persist for more than one phase if we don't search it right away?

I think I had one more question but I forgot it. I'm waiting to submit an action until I'm sure, because if it takes an action and only lasts for one phase, I'll make sure it gets done!

EmeraldSky already targeted it, so you're covered, no worries. And nah, using Technical on that wouldn't take the action, so EmeraldSky will be checking the body and using Clairvoyance also, so it's all good.

[Truly]

EmeraldSky already targeted it, so you're covered, no worries. And nah, using Technical on that wouldn't take the action, so EmeraldSky will be checking the body and using Clairvoyance also, so it's all good.
But we do still need someone with Technical to look over the body, correct?

[Neo Emolga]

But we do still need someone with Technical to look over the body, correct?

Actually, in this case, I'm beginning to think maybe you guys didn't actually need it. I think it's because you've already discerned Gravemeld's murder signature.

In any case, it's all taken care of. :3

[ShadowBolt25]

Would someone that has ESCORT/PROTECT be able to Protect a NPC that I need to battle so the NPC doesn't die ?

[Neo Emolga]

Would someone that has ESCORT/PROTECT be able to Protect a NPC that I need to battle so the NPC doesn't die ?

Yep, they could do that.

[HorusMyDude]

Would someone that has ESCORT/PROTECT be able to Protect a NPC that I need to battle so the NPC doesn't die ?

I got you, if you want. I got nothing to do

[ShadowBolt25]

would it be ok with the team if I borrowed somewhere between $50 SP to 350 $SP from the team wallet to temporarily be in my personal wallet to wager on a friendly battle & after winning i add the $SP i borrowed back to the team wallet ?

[Truly]

Would someone that has ESCORT/PROTECT be able to Protect a NPC that I need to battle so the NPC doesn't die ? Neo Emolga
Just so we're clear, battling an friendly NPC will not result in that Pokemon's death, correct? Protection could still occur, but it would be completely separate from the Friendly Pokemon Battle.
((In other words, the battle would happen, everybody has their health restored, THEN the Protection would begin -- to protect that NPC from Stalker kills.))

Correct?

[Neo Emolga]

Neo Emolga
Just so we're clear, battling an friendly NPC will not result in that Pokemon's death, correct? Protection could still occur, but it would be completely separate from the Friendly Pokemon Battle.
((In other words, the battle would happen, everybody has their health restored, THEN the Protection would begin -- to protect that NPC from Stalker kills.))

Correct?

Yep, that's right! It would be kind of silly otherwise. XD

[ShadowBolt25]

Can someone that learned Forge be able to use Forge to combine Gem dust to create Gems then sell the gems that the forger made ?

[Neo Emolga]

Can someone that learned Forge be able to use Forge to combine Gem dust to create Gems then sell the gems that the forger made ?

You totally could, don't see any harm in doing that.

[ShadowBolt25]

You totally could, don't see any harm in doing that.

would the selling gem be worth the same as if buying gems ?

Examples of gem prices ( if buying ) are below


GEMSTONES:

[Yellow Gem] - Grants -1 Sanity damage when subjected to a Sanity-damaging effect.
Purchased/found: Starplace Gems: $500 SP$

[Blue Gem] - Grants -1 Sanity damage when subjected to a Purity-damaging effect.
Purchased/found: Starplace Gems: $500 SP$

[Red Gem] - Grants -1 Sanity damage when subjected to a Health-damaging effect (including battle).
Purchased/found: Starplace Gems: $500 SP$

[Green Gem] - Grants +2 maximum Sanity.
Purchased/found: Starplace Gems: $500 SP$

[Purple Gem] - Grants +2 maximum Purity.
Purchased/found: Starplace Gems: $500 SP$

[Orange Gem] - Grants +2 maximum Health.
Purchased/found: Starplace Gems: $500 SP$

[Clear Gem] - Duplicates the effect of a gem already equipped, excluding Rainbow, Black, White, and Grey gems.
Purchased/found: Starplace Gems: $400 SP$

[Rainbow Gem] - Negates super-effective damage and renders it regular damage.
Purchased/found: Starplace Gems: $700 SP$

[Black Gem] - Grants half damage to Sanity-damaging effects.
Purchased/found: Starplace Gems: $1,000 SP$

[White Gem] - Grants half damage to Purity-damaging effects.
Purchased/found: Starplace Gems: $1,000 SP$

[Grey Gem] - Grants half damage to Health-damaging effects.
Purchased/found: Starplace Gems: $1,000 SP$

[Safeguard Gem] - Crafted gem that protects the wielder from the first attack once per battle.
Purchased/found: as Blueprints from Starplace Gems: $250 SP$

[Cure Gem] - Crafted gem that has a 50% chance per turn to cure the user of a status condition in battle.
Purchased/found: as Blueprints from Starplace Gems: $250 SP$

[Status Gem] - Crafted gem that has a 25% chance to inflict a random status condition on your opponent when you are hit in battle.
Purchased/found: as Blueprints from Starplace Gems: $250 SP$

^ if i used gem dust to forge a White Gem and then sold it would i receive 1.000 $SP for selling the White Gem that i created ?

[Lychee]

Did Lillian end up buying that mystic crystal from frinotties shop? I saw it in the item thread and wasn't sure if it was still for sale, since it isnt in our team inventory (it was different to the ancient relic, which we have defs already bought and used).

Also! What is the point of having two rainbow gem slots? Theres something about that in the item thread but I cant tell what it refers to, and having 2 rainbow gems in anything seems pointless (since it takes supereffective down to normal damage and that's its whole effect)?

Thirdly! Kannaris workshop on the megalist post. The second visit hasnt been registered there, and the togepi statue isnt crossed out despite sticking daggers in. Is that on purpose? Are there OTHER pointy things we need to put into the poor statues face?

[Lychee]

would the selling gem be worth the same as if buying gems ?
No- in the item thread, it says things can be sold back to the shops which sell them at half the buying price.
So if a gem is worth $500 to buy, the shopkeeper will only give you $250ish to sell it to them.
Still, we arent using gem dust, and we havent made anything we can put gems into, so we may as well craft gems and sell them if someones already doing a forge action! Good thinking about that!

[Neo Emolga]

would the selling gem be worth the same as if buying gems ?

You get about half of the selling price, give or take a few splinters here and there.


Did Lillian end up buying that mystic crystal from frinotties shop? I saw it in the item thread and wasn't sure if it was still for sale, since it isnt in our team inventory (it was different to the ancient relic, which we have defs already bought and used).

Also! What is the point of having two rainbow gem slots? Theres something about that in the item thread but I cant tell what it refers to, and having 2 rainbow gems in anything seems pointless (since it takes supereffective down to normal damage and that's its whole effect)?

Thirdly! Kannaris workshop on the megalist post. The second visit hasnt been registered there, and the togepi statue isnt crossed out despite sticking daggers in. Is that on purpose? Are there OTHER pointy things we need to put into the poor statues face?

Mystic Crystal is in there, under Utopian Articles. :3 (for a minute there, I thought I forgot AGAIN)

Rainbow Gems take up 2 slots in a piece of equipment, which means if a piece of equipment has two gem slots (gem slots are created on a piece of equipment by using Hone Jewel (at least that's what I think it does)), it will take up both of them.

As for that bit about Kannari's workshop, nah, you nailed that Togepi statue alright, nothing else you can really do with it. It's just Aglome Oen was... REALLY irked about that post and he didn't want it up there, forever reminding him of that. Well, rest assured, now it's up there...

https://i.postimg.cc/MGY5czrk/Emolga-My-Bad.png

...forever reminding him of that.

[ShadowBolt25]

No- in the item thread, it says things can be sold back to the shops which sell them at half the buying price.
So if a gem is worth $500 to buy, the shopkeeper will only give you $250ish to sell it to them.
Still, we arent using gem dust, and we havent made anything we can put gems into, so we may as well craft gems and sell them if someones already doing a forge action! Good thinking about that!

i am asking because I learned forge & if i combined x2 [White Gem Dust], would i forge/craft that into 1 [ White Gem] to be able to sell for $500 SP ? ( that was an example of something that could be sold after using forge to create the gem ( i think )


after selling it i was thinking about putting 200 $SP in DracoBolt's wallet and 400 in the team wallet

[ShadowBolt25]

Each time the Emissaries venture out of the Emissary base, there is now a chance of a Hostile Attack from one of the Stalker's cohorts. You will not be able to grasp the true nature of these hostile and mysterious strangers, but failure to defeat them in combat will have deadly and costly consequences.

does that mean no chance for revives / reincarnations now ?
Neo Emolga

[Neo Emolga]

Each time the Emissaries venture out of the Emissary base, there is now a chance of a Hostile Attack from one of the Stalker's cohorts. You will not be able to grasp the true nature of these hostile and mysterious strangers, but failure to defeat them in combat will have deadly and costly consequences.

does that mean no chance for revives / reincarnations now ?
Neo Emolga

https://i.postimg.cc/q7LfkVsq/Emolga-Normal.png
Nah, if you die from that, you can still be reincarnated. You become one of your six back up Pokemon if that happens.

[EmeraldSky]

If we were to theoretically do the Sin Purge now, would the holy magic also destroy the phylacteries, or do we have to destroy all the phylacteries first, then do the Sin Purge?

[Neo Emolga]

If we were to theoretically do the Sin Purge now, would the holy magic also destroy the phylacteries, or do we have to destroy all the phylacteries first, then do the Sin Purge?

https://i.postimg.cc/MGYM0HSD/Emolga-Happy.png

No spoilers, but that would be a great question for Yasha.

[ShadowBolt25]

if dracobolt goes to the Gate to the Underground: <Security>, +Electric Type+}
would it unlock a new area or would it be a suicide mission for DracoBolt ?

[Neo Emolga]

if dracobolt goes to the Gate to the Underground: <Security>, +Electric Type+}
would it unlock a new area or would it be a suicide mission for DracoBolt ?

It would take care of the Electric Type barrier, but you still would need someone with Security to do the other part before the gate becomes accessible.

[Lychee]

Yo Neo!

Does leaving the emissary hq count for triggering a stalker battle, or, is it every action that involves going out?
For example, if we already go out, then use an adrenalin orb to do a second action while out, can we be targeted again?

[Neo Emolga]

Yo Neo!

Does leaving the emissary hq count for triggering a stalker battle, or, is it every action that involves going out?
For example, if we already go out, then use an adrenalin orb to do a second action while out, can we be targeted again?

It would be just one possible chance of a random encounter per cycle.

[Lychee]

Alright! Thanks!
Next mechanics question (though mostly I just want to get it confirmed)
Do the hostile battles with stalker cohorts work the same way mechanically as hostile battles thus far?
Like,
- speed stats can determine who is first unless ambushed,
- physical damage is taken (not sanity or purity),
- regular or typical pokemon strengths/weaknesses,
- only 1 piece of equipment equipped allowed

Or, yanno, is it meant to be a spooky secret and horrible surprise when they bring 3 knives to a battle, go first even though they're a slowbro, and stab us right in the sanity membrane :P

[Noblejanobii]

So for the Spread the Word quest, do I just need to interview people and specifically state I'm informing them of the show?

[Neo Emolga]

Alright! Thanks!
Next mechanics question (though mostly I just want to get it confirmed)
Do the hostile battles with stalker cohorts work the same way mechanically as hostile battles thus far?
Mostly
Like,
- speed stats can determine who is first unless ambushed,
Yep
- physical damage is taken (not sanity or purity),
...Happy Halloween, enjoy the MADNESS and DARKNESS, muha ha ha!
- regular or typical pokemon strengths/weaknesses,
Uh huh.
- only 1 piece of equipment equipped allowed
Yep, yep.

Or, yanno, is it meant to be a spooky secret and horrible surprise when they bring 3 knives to a battle, go first even though they're a slowbro, and stab us right in the sanity membrane :P

See responses in bold. >:3


So for the Spread the Word quest, do I just need to interview people and specifically state I'm informing them of the show?

You can do it as part of an interview. So something like "I'm interviewing Bob the Charmander and also mentioning the comedy show for the Spread the Word quest." That'll do the trick.

[Lychee]

Thanks for that help!

Alright, new question! The ancient relic which you just posted saying it is in Frinotties shop? I thought Lillian already bought it... like... ages ago?
http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?22054-Stalkers-RPG-Main-Action-and-Team-Status-SEASON-4&p=299815&viewfull=1#post299815

So, we have already gotten the relic and the crystal from the invincible drifter-
Is there a THIRD thing there??

[Neo Emolga]

Thanks for that help!

Alright, new question! The ancient relic which you just posted saying it is in Frinotties shop? I thought Lillian already bought it... like... ages ago?
http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?22054-Stalkers-RPG-Main-Action-and-Team-Status-SEASON-4&p=299815&viewfull=1#post299815

So, we have already gotten the relic and the crystal from the invincible drifter-
Is there a THIRD thing there??

https://i.postimg.cc/VNFFT7zj/Emolga-Alarmed.png Eeeek.

You're totally right, I think it either got accidentally deleted or wasn't added.

I also owe EmeraldSky a new Clairvoyance post. Yikes, okay, I'll try to address that when I can...

[ShadowBolt25]

according to -> http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?22054-Stalkers-RPG-Main-Action-and-Team-Status-SEASON-4&p=303628&viewfull=1#post303628

200 $sp was to get added back in the team wallet but forget about it will be next action

[EmeraldSky]

Neo Emolga

So should I analyze something else?

[Neo Emolga]

Neo Emolga

So should I analyze something else?

You're fine, I can have the Clairvoyance be directed in a different way. :3 I just need to fix up what was already posted, but nothing needs to be changed on your side.

[Noblejanobii]

If we assassinate civilians do we get any of the items they have in their possession or would killing an innocent solely increase the doom tracker? There's nothing about it in the rules since I don't think it's ever been brought to the table before so I want to know what the results would be since it's come up for discussion.

[Neo Emolga]

If we assassinate civilians do we get any of the items they have in their possession or would killing an innocent solely increase the doom tracker? There's nothing about it in the rules since I don't think it's ever been brought to the table before so I want to know what the results would be since it's come up for discussion.

https://i.postimg.cc/vmzN9rSZ/Emolga-Sad.png]
Technically you would get the item, but if they're not a Stalker, that would bump up the doom counter as well. I don't want to drop spoilers, but it could also affect other things in a not-very-good way.

[Noblejanobii]

Sorry to bother ya again but I didn't see anything in the rules about this either (unless I missed it which is probable) and Lillian I believe was rescued in the same cycle she was captured in so. If Madder gets rescued next cycle can he still submit an action for the cycle (provided he has the health for it) or is that a no go?

[Neo Emolga]

Sorry to bother ya again but I didn't see anything in the rules about this either (unless I missed it which is probable) and Lillian I believe was rescued in the same cycle she was captured in so. If Madder gets rescued next cycle can he still submit an action for the cycle (provided he has the health for it) or is that a no go?

You totally can, and I'll make an exception with regards to the timer as that may not get addressed before that runs out.

[ShadowBolt25]

About the Spread the Word side quest does everyone that helped with the side quest get the reward ( one each of this Reward: A Weapon, an Orb ) or does the one that finishes that quest get the reward ?

i hope everyone that participates in the side quest receives one each of the Reward: A Weapon, & an Orb per person

[Neo Emolga]

About the Spread the Word side quest does everyone that helped with the side quest get the reward ( one each of this Reward: A Weapon, an Orb ) or does the one that finishes that quest get the reward ?

i hope everyone that participates in the side quest receives one each of the Reward: A Weapon, & an Orb per person

Only one weapon and one orb for the whole team. Not five weapons and five orbs.

[Lychee]

Are 33 and 30a the same area somehow?
They both have the same requirements, and a very similar description.
Just double checking its not a typo (coz i've heard there are a LOT of spreadsheets and info backstage) and that we do indeed have multiple places to put a crown and stick.

[Neo Emolga]

Are 33 and 30a the same area somehow?
They both have the same requirements, and a very similar description.
Just double checking its not a typo (coz i've heard there are a LOT of spreadsheets and info backstage) and that we do indeed have multiple places to put a crown and stick.

https://i.postimg.cc/MGY5czrk/Emolga-My-Bad.png Yeah, I referenced wrong carving, I'll fix that.

EDIT: All fixed! Yeah, two carvings at two lakes... I got a little tripped on that too.

[Shruikan]

If a pokemon is revived, do they get an action that cycle, or do they have to wait a turn before they can move again?

[Neo Emolga]

If a pokemon is revived, do they get an action that cycle, or do they have to wait a turn before they can move again?

You definitely get an action, timer be damned. Same goes for anyone getting rescued. I understand I might be going a bit slow, but the delay between the cycle starting and me addressing the rescue or revival shouldn't cost you the action you're entitled to that cycle.

Noblejanobii arnisd

[EmeraldSky]

Neo Emolga

As one of us was unfortunate enough to fall in battle, does that count as the kill for a cycle, or will another NPC fall at the start of the next cycle? (losing one of our team was hard enough...)

[Neo Emolga]

Neo Emolga

As one of us was unfortunate enough to fall in battle, does that count as the kill for a cycle, or will another NPC fall at the start of the next cycle? (losing one of our team was hard enough...)

https://i.postimg.cc/N04jHXxs/Emolga-Anxious.png
Eh... sorry to say, but that kill doesn't replace the one that will happen after the Night cycle.

You're still going to have to face that as well...

[ShadowBolt25]

{ Does Dracobolt need to use a turn up for learning Rescue/Escape or could it be a free ability that is earned/unlocked ? } ( i'm asking because of how dangerous it is to travel outside of the base )

[Neo Emolga]

{ Does Dracobolt need to use a turn up for learning Rescue/Escape or could it be a free ability that is earned/unlocked ? } ( i'm asking because of how dangerous it is to travel outside of the base )

https://i.postimg.cc/q7LfkVsq/Emolga-Normal.png
Since you don't have it yet, you could learn it and use it all in one post action.

Would definitely be a good idea considering the needed rescues.

[ShadowBolt25]

Neo Emolga

OOC: can i PM you about a replacement for 1 of DracoBolt's 6 backup Pokémon ? ( just in case the answer is no to the PM Neo Emolga check the Spoiler below )

Naganadel as the replacement for Poipoi ( since poipoi evolution is Naganadel i wasn't sure how to spell Naganadel when i signed up )

^ inside of the spoiler is for Neo Emolga & Suicune's Fire eyes only ^ since they are GM's

[Neo Emolga]

Neo Emolga

OOC: can i PM you about a replacement for 1 of DracoBolt's 6 backup Pokémon ? ( just in case the answer is no to the PM Neo Emolga check the Spoiler below )

Naganadel as the replacement for Poipoi ( since poipoi evolution is Naganadel i wasn't sure how to spell Naganadel when i signed up )

^ inside of the spoiler is for Neo Emolga & Suicune's Fire eyes only ^ since they are GM's

https://i.postimg.cc/0NfpZcsh/Emolga-Relieved.png
It's fine, dude.

No need for a PM here.

[ShadowBolt25]

Thank you Neo ( i appreciate the help, & i apologize for any inconvenience that caused you )

Btw if NPC's are Captured/Restrained/Arrested will they still be able to be interviewed / participate in friendly battles ?

( Examples: Sansheel the Poliwhirl and Desnim the Eelektrik )

[Neo Emolga]

if NPC's are Captured/Restrained/Arrested will they still be able to be interviewed / participate in friendly battles ?

https://i.postimg.cc/q7LfkVsq/Emolga-Normal.pngInterviews, yes, but keep in mind their Rapport is going to be going down from being Restrained. What they tell you won't be of much help.

Battles, nope. Kind of hard to engage in battle when you're being tied down or put into a cage. Also, since you don't have a cage yet, the only one you'd be able to Restrain is Orin.

[ShadowBolt25]

does. Turning in a side quest count as a free action ?

[Neo Emolga]

does. Turning in a side quest count as a free action ?

https://i.postimg.cc/q7LfkVsq/Emolga-Normal.png I think it's been free for the most part. Once all the goals have been met, simply go to the quest giver and turn it in.

[Truly]

Does Restrain count as one of the two skill-actions we can learn, like Forge, Escort/Protect, or Rescue/Escape?

I'm worried I might be going over budget by trying to learn a new one, which means we'd need to shift some things around.

[Neo Emolga]

Does Restrain count as one of the two skill-actions we can learn, like Forge, Escort/Protect, or Rescue/Escape?

I'm worried I might be going over budget by trying to learn a new one, which means we'd need to shift some things around.

https://i.postimg.cc/q7LfkVsq/Emolga-Normal.png Everyone can do Restrain. It's not something you have to learn or use up as one of your Learned Abilities. As per the rules, "Restrain can be used by any and all Emissaries to imprison any NPC."

The only thing you need is a Holding Cell if you want to Retrain anyone besides Orin. Just keep in mind that it will knock down Rapport levels with them.

[Lychee]

Yo Neo!
What are the stats on the Utopian Angel's Dawn weapon?
Imma add to my post about the weaponry!

[Neo Emolga]

Yo Neo!
What are the stats on the Utopian Angel's Dawn weapon?
Imma add to my post about the weaponry!

Hey, I added it to the first post, but it's [E: Angel's Dawn] (1d6, 1d8, & 1d10 holy damage). Enjoy!

[Lychee]

Noel Noel, noeeeel nooooooel!

Can elite mercenaries be given a piece of equipment to wear?
Can elite mercenaries have seinaru? I've been expecting they cant since they aren't emissaries of mew, but in the rules about it, all traits n perks n stuff appear to be allowed.