The Last Poster Wins! [v24]

[Chakramaster]

June on 2018. Nearly TWO whole years the last thread lasted. We finally had a winner. Chakramaster! (Yes myself). How long will this one last? Longer? Just as long? Let's find out!

Same rules as usual, if you're the last poster and 48 hours have passed and no one else has posted after you, you win!

[v1] Corey
[v2] Bulbasaur
[v3] Bulbasaur
[v4] Metal Gear Snivy
[v5] The Nonexistent Tazz
[v6] The Nonexistent Tazz
[v7] Ghostwriter
[v8] Sir Sivelos
[v9] Sir Sivelos
[v10] Sir Sivelos
[v11] Ghostwriter
[v12] Sir Sivelos
[v13] Ghostwriter
[v14] Pyrkagias
[v15] Neo Emolga
[v16] Chakramaster
[v17] Chakramaster
[v18] Neo Emolga
[v19] Neo Emolga
[v20] Neo Emolga
[v21] Chakramaster
[v22] ARandomTool
[v23] Chakramaster

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Congrats Chakra xD

I'm really enjoying mystery dungeon DX! The main story seems so much shorter than I remember though!

[Chakramaster]

Thanks Sarah!

Tbh I knew it was short. I went in knowing full well what to expect. I looooooooove the new artstyle. And the music is just so beautiful.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Thanks Sarah!

Tbh I knew it was short. I went in knowing full well what to expect. I looooooooove the new artstyle. And the music is just so beautiful.

It's been so long since I played! I think I got to Lucario rank before completing the main story the first time so that might be why it felt longer. xD

The art is definitely awesome! One of the nicest styles. The textures make the 3D models look really good.

[Chakramaster]

It's been so long since I played! I think I got to Lucario rank before completing the main story the first time so that might be why it felt longer. xD

The art is definitely awesome! One of the nicest styles. The textures make the 3D models look really good.

That's a super high rank to get before the story ends if so! =0

The high ranking dungeons don't even show up until after the main story ends. A real super grind! Not saying it's not possible. I've done it before too on some games. xD

For suuurrrrre! It just makes me overly want an Explorers remake like....right NOW! Haha

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

That's a super high rank to get before the story ends if so! =0

The high ranking dungeons don't even show up until after the main story ends. A real super grind! Not saying it's not possible. I've done it before too on some games. xD

For suuurrrrre! It just makes me overly want an Explorers remake like....right NOW! Haha

Yeah I can't really remember... But I did just hit Platinum in DX before going to the magma cavern... And I think I played a ton more in Red/Blue than I have this time around xD

An Explorers remake would be awesome too! That one was my favourite story from any Pokemon game.

My only complaint about DX is I really wanted an Archen but it only goes up to hoenn+some evolutions. I can't blame them for not including newer Pokemon (there so many now) but it was still a bit disappointing. xD I hope if they make another PMD game they will include all the later Pokemon that missed out on this one!

What were the rosters like for the later PMD games? Gates and Super? I haven't played since Explorers!

[Chakramaster]

Yeah I can't really remember... But I did just hit Platinum in DX before going to the magma cavern... And I think I played a ton more in Red/Blue than I have this time around xD

An Explorers remake would be awesome too! That one was my favourite story from any Pokemon game.

My only complaint about DX is I really wanted an Archen but it only goes up to hoenn+some evolutions. I can't blame them for not including newer Pokemon (there so many now) but it was still a bit disappointing. xD I hope if they make another PMD game they will include all the later Pokemon that missed out on this one!

What were the rosters like for the later PMD games? Gates and Super? I haven't played since Explorers!

It's fiiiiine no worries! That's still a good rank to be at! I'm sure you're close to level 40. If not, past that by now too. I recommend it cause the final boss gave me a struggle at level 32. I was a measly Silver rank when I beat the game this time around. All cause I knew what to expect and how to prepare.

Same here! Explorers is my all time favorite Pokémon game.

Yeah I think they wanted to stick with how it was originally made. Plus it abides how they're making games now. Limited roster. Gates pretty much had exclusively only gen 5 Pokémon (excluding Pilachu cause.....well Pikachu). Super was my second favorite I'd say. It had every Pokémon in the current Dex at the time. So it was the latest and a great installment!

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

It's fiiiiine no worries! That's still a good rank to be at! I'm sure you're close to level 40. If not, past that by now too. I recommend it cause the final boss gave me a struggle at level 32. I was a measly Silver rank when I beat the game this time around. All cause I knew what to expect and how to prepare.

Same here! Explorers is my all time favorite Pokémon game.

Yeah I think they wanted to stick with how it was originally made. Plus it abides how they're making games now. Limited roster. Gates pretty much had exclusively only gen 5 Pokémon (excluding Pilachu cause.....well Pikachu). Super was my second favorite I'd say. It had every Pokémon in the current Dex at the time. So it was the latest and a great installment!

That's awesome that Super had every Pokemon at the time! I still want to play it one day!

[Bulbasaur]

I have to get the game. I love Mystery Dungeon, but I've only played the DS ones.

[Chakramaster]

That's awesome that Super had every Pokemon at the time! I still want to play it one day!

To be honest. Super Mystery a Dungeon was my second favorite in the series. So I do recommend it!

[Noblejanobii]

I really really love DX. The nostalgia just hits so hard!!

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

I forgot to mention, the first mini boss/strong Pokemon I came across in a dungeon when I started was a shiny ampharos!! I wasnt sure at the time if it was just supposed to be shiny for everyone. xD unfortunately I couldn't recruit it!

[Chakramaster]

Yeah the "strong" Pokémon in dungeons have the chance of being shiny. Not too high a chance, but the highest. The chance of recruiting is very low though.

[Bulbasaur]

Oof. Recruiting shinies in PMD must be a pain.

[Noblejanobii]

I forgot to mention, the first mini boss/strong Pokemon I came across in a dungeon when I started was a shiny ampharos!! I wasnt sure at the time if it was just supposed to be shiny for everyone. xD unfortunately I couldn't recruit it!

My first one was a shiny rapidash. I've encountered a few more since then including Shiny Noctowl and shiny Dragonite. Supposedly it's a lot easier to recruit them if you have a Friend Bow but I haven't gotten one yet so.

[Chakramaster]

Yeah I've had a few shiny Pokémon show up. Mostly Butterfree that just one shot most my team.

[Noblejanobii]

Well I fly back from Chicago today so now my friends can stop being passive aggressive about me not being in quarantine.

[Chakramaster]

Well as long as you aren't sick with the virus. Then you should be fine. Just stay cautious.

[Bulbasaur]

Well I fly back from Chicago today so now my friends can stop being passive aggressive about me not being in quarantine.
I don't know what you mean, but I hope everything's okay.

[Noblejanobii]

I'm fine and don't have the virus but several of my friends have been semi-chastising me for not self quarantining.

[Bulbasaur]

I'm fine and don't have the virus but several of my friends have been semi-chastising me for not self quarantining.
Why would you need to be self-quarantining? Apologies, I'm just confused. XD

[Noblejanobii]

Why would you need to be self-quarantining? Apologies, I'm just confused. XD

The government is highly recommending everyone self quarantine and practice "social distancing" to minimize the chances of the disease spreading.

[Chakramaster]

And it'll only pick up over the next couple of weeks. Until the spread calms down.

[Bulbasaur]

The government is highly recommending everyone self quarantine and practice "social distancing" to minimize the chances of the disease spreading.
Ohhhh, I see what you're saying now.

[Noblejanobii]

Yeah so people who went on spring break are being kinda shamed for not self quarantining immediately, myself included. It wasn't annoying at first but after a while it can become really bothersome.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Oh so they want you to quarantine even though you weren't out of the country? I guess everyone is just a little stressed right now...

[Chakramaster]

Yeah they want it totally stopped being spread. So they're trying to shut everything down non-essential. All little by little.

[Noblejanobii]

yeah several states are moving into martial law and SC just announced no gatherings of more than three people. Makes the situation with this lost dog we just found a bit bad since none of the local shelters are open for two weeks. ^^;

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

yeah several states are moving into martial law and SC just announced no gatherings of more than three people. Makes the situation with this lost dog we just found a bit bad since none of the local shelters are open for two weeks. ^^;

What does martial law mean?

Aww poor puppy.... Maybe you could put up a flyer or something? Maybe the owners would see it if they went looking for the dog?

[Chakramaster]

What does martial law mean?

Aww poor puppy.... Maybe you could put up a flyer or something? Maybe the owners would see it if they went looking for the dog?

Basically the military can control the actions of citizens in what they need to do. It's supposed to be used only in major crisis like invasions, major disasters, or deepened necessary by the government.

No more than three people in SC now? Geez. I guess Georgia is heading there soon too. The mayor just force shut down most businesses. Mine work is still open. Though I got called off tomorrow and put on for Monday instead.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

What work are you doing Chakra? Was it at a game shop? Or do you have a different job now?

[Chakramaster]

What work are you doing Chakra? Was it at a game shop? Or do you have a different job now?

Nah never had a job t a game shop. It was the first I tried for, but first job I've had (and still have) is at this sports & outdoors place. So it's got some essential survival equipment, guns, etc.

Still looking for a new job. Need it badly.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Nah never had a job t a game shop. It was the first I tried for, but first job I've had (and still have) is at this sports & outdoors place. So it's got some essential survival equipment, guns, etc.

Still looking for a new job. Need it badly.

Ohh I see! I dunno why I thought that haha. That's interesting though. Are you getting many customers still?

[Noblejanobii]

What does martial law mean?

Aww poor puppy.... Maybe you could put up a flyer or something? Maybe the owners would see it if they went looking for the dog?

We've put up stuff on social media but that's really the best we can do at the moment. We'd need to go to like a library to get flyers printed and those aren't open.

[Chakramaster]

Ohh I see! I dunno why I thought that haha. That's interesting though. Are you getting many customers still?

Yeah we still get a good bit of customers from what I've seen (I haven't been to my store in almost 3 weeks now. Been away on inventory travel team...which they didn't shut down even with the advisories put out). Things like ammo, water, and the fried foods are gone. Like shelves are empty.

[Bulbasaur]

My job is still open, apparently. Manufacturing companies are not required to close.

[Noblejanobii]

Yeah my dad is working from home because his company won’t shut down and they need supervisors present but he can’t be because of me so he’s virtually present.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Yeah my dad is working from home because his company won’t shut down and they need supervisors present but he can’t be because of me so he’s virtually present.
Why can't he go because of you?
Bulbasaur that's good you still have your job! They just closed all hospitality and entertainment businesses here yesterday and up to a million people lost their jobs :/

Chakramaster I did hear that Americans were stocking up on guns... I hope no one needs to use them O.o

[Chakramaster]

Why can't he go because of you?
Bulbasaur that's good you still have your job! They just closed all hospitality and entertainment businesses here yesterday and up to a million people lost their jobs :/

Chakramaster I did hear that Americans were stocking up on guns... I hope no one needs to use them O.o

Yeah that's the scary part. A lot of them are people who have never owned a gun before.

[Noblejanobii]

Why can't he go because of you?

So because I traveled through airports I've potentially been exposed to the virus in theory so my dad has also been potentially exposed which is enough for my dad to be forced home.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

So because I traveled through airports I've potentially been exposed to the virus in theory so my dad has also been potentially exposed which is enough for my dad to be forced home.

I see, that's very strict! I guess it can't hurt to be careful though. Was your dad upset he couldn't go in?

[Noblejanobii]

I see, that's very strict! I guess it can't hurt to be careful though. Was your dad upset he couldn't go in?

Nah he's fine with working from home.

[Chakramaster]

It eventually gets to some people, but a lot of people like working from home....if they know how to use a computer. My dad gets frustrated when he can't get something to work on the computer.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Today was my first day working from home. I don't mind at all when I have things to do on the computer. But I usually spend most of my day doing experiments in the lab. Once I run out of data to analyse it's gonna be pretty boring... Just reading tonnes of academic papers... xD I can't complain though, I feel very lucky to have a job and be given the ability to work at home. Some employers are being terrible and making people come in to work even though they could work from home easily. My brother works at an accounting firm in the city and has to get a train and bus to work... His boss is still making all employees come in to work even though everything they do is on computers and they could easily work from home! I'm hoping the government will force everyone to allow working from home soon.

[Chakramaster]

The crazy part about my store is we have to limit how many customers are in the store at a time. 25 customers in the store at a time. So we have someone keeping track of how many come and go at all times up front. We even get paid a little more for "hazard pay." While working during a pandemic. If we're caught with more than 50 people in the store at a time. The government could shut us down. If things get bad enough then more businesses might have to anyway.

You are pretty lucky to have work to do from home! Just be safe as you can no matter where you are! That's terrible to hear he still has to go in to work. Sounds like they could be letting them all work from home since it's computer based stuff. Some places are slowly being forced to shut down. So they might soon enough shut them down as well.

I do hope I don't catch this though. Having had issues with a lung collapse twice. I'd rather not know how this virus would affect me...

[Noblejanobii]

Man I am really starting to hate online classes

[Chakramaster]

Yeah from what I remember. Online classes were more pain than they were worth it.

[Noblejanobii]

Well normally the ones I have take aren't bad, but one of my current professors just doesn't speak english well which has caused real big problems

[Chakramaster]

Yeah I had that issue in Anatomy. Caused a lot of issues. Hopefully you can make it through though.

[Noblejanobii]

yeah hopefully it'll work out

[Chakramaster]

Everyone stay safe with all this virus spreading. It's only bound to get worse.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Ventured out to the supermarket today. Streets were pretty quiet so that was good. Most things were in stock as well. Australia hot 3000 cases which seems like a lot but also not much at the same time, compared to other countries. But it's just gonna keep growing like crazy from here.

Hope you guys are doing alright! What have you been doing with your spare time now that you're supposed to stay home?

[Chakramaster]

Yeah it'll only grow from here. Since now the US has the most cases in the world. Unless other cases in parts of the world are not being accurately announced.

[Noblejanobii]

Yeah it'll only grow from here. Since now the US has the most cases in the world. Unless other cases in parts of the world are not being accurately announced.

Highly likely. There's still a lot of countries not testing people.

[Chakramaster]

Yeah that's the thing. The test is in low supply from what I keep hearing. So they test based on a few questions. If you have a fever, if you've been outside the country recently, and if you've been to the Wu Han Provence or around there. Not really the best set of questions since we know it hasn't just been solely there in the last few weeks.

[Noblejanobii]

Dang dude you already won again

[Chakramaster]

Dang dude you already won again

Should we really count it though? Since the site was basically down for a day? Kinda not fair.

[Noblejanobii]

Should we really count it though? Since the site was basically down for a day? Kinda not fair.

Oh that is true. Alright let's continue on then!

[Chakramaster]

Yeah I don't find it very fair. So let's keep it going.

Meanwhile, I'm not surprised to Pokemon events this year were cancelled. Including the World Championship. Wonder how they're going to go about that. Much like how they're gonna work the "Pokémon GO raid from home" thing.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

At least it's possible to do Pokemon battles online. But not sure how they would prevent cheating and such, if that would be a concern.

[Noblejanobii]

I'm hoping the Pokémon GO raids from home are done in a manner than folks like me who have to drive a ways to find the nearest pokestops and gyms aren't left out. I'm in a such a rural area that even with the higher spawn rates active nothing spawns near me.

[Chakramaster]

Yeah they can't just be "in view." Not everyone lives in range of one. So much like the battle league thing is done. Maybe they'll have a daily raid thing where it connects you to certain lobbies during specified times.

[Shruikan]

I'm just hoping I'll finally get to take part in a raid. Missed out on tons of legendaries because no-one was nearby at the same time. :/

[Noblejanobii]

Yeah same. So it'll be nice to get back raiding again

[Chakramaster]

I wish I lived close enough to one where others actually visit. Makes it kinda hard to get there and find enough to beat them.

[Noblejanobii]

Clemson Pokemon Go was pretty good about doing raids early on but then all the raid hours started happening when i was in class so

[Chakramaster]

Yeah I lived somewhat near a gym back at the other house. Now I'm living in our new house with my brother. It's not even close to a gym.

[Noblejanobii]

Yep same with me moving back home

[Chakramaster]

Well come 6pm today my state is going on the "stay at home" restrictions too. Except my job is "essential." Soooooooo yeah. Still gotta work.

[Noblejanobii]

I don't think SC has fullly pulled that trigger yet

[Chakramaster]

For the most part they are I thought I heard. All 50 states have cases and getting worse. Our Governor mandated that if anyone goes out in the public that they wear a mask. Here at work they handed every employee that needed one a face mask / bandana. I have my N95 mask my brother gave me. So as long as I keep my mask on and hands clean. Well...I "should" be good.

[Noblejanobii]

The masks don't prevent you from getting it but it's the thought that counts I guess. At least anyone who has it won't be able to spread it as easy.

[Chakramaster]

True. It helps in ways, but not the ways everyone may think.

[Noblejanobii]

yeah it helps somewhat

[Chakramaster]

Aaaaaaand it broke. My mask snapped while at work. Luckily at the end of the day, but still. Did t expect it to break like that easily.

[Noblejanobii]

I've heard they're rather flimsy

[Chakramaster]

They can be yeah. Not really suppose to reuse them that much either

[Noblejanobii]

Youre not supposed to reuse them at all. You're supposed to change them out every few hours.

[Chakramaster]

Yeah which makes it hard on those that even do have a few. Not everyone has many to reuse. Those are rare and weaker. The reusable kinds.

[Noblejanobii]

Yeah I wonder if the shortage will ever end

[Chakramaster]

I'm sure it will in time. Just as many businesses have had to make tough decisions because of declines too

[Noblejanobii]

That's true. Just feels almost endless.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Hope you guys are doing alright! Must be extra hard if you have a job where you have to interact with the public. Hopefully more masks will be made soon, especially if China gets back on its feet!

[Noblejanobii]

I'm just trying to get through school. Being home trying to study with my parents constantly around is not easy

[Chakramaster]

Yeah hopefully you can catch a break. Being around stressful things or others can make it way harder than it needs to be.

[Noblejanobii]

Yeah my parents are incredibly helicopter-y about my work so it's very stressful

[Chakramaster]

It's like it's own job. Can fluctuate on a dime.

[Noblejanobii]

Amen to that. Thankfully the school year is almost over so other than my one summer class I should have a lot less pressure on my shoulders.

[Chakramaster]

Hey the less pressure you have on you. The more time you have to focus on what YOU want. So hopefully that'll be a good thing.

[Noblejanobii]

Yeah I agree.

[Chakramaster]

Ding ding. Guess Noble wins this one. Feel free to make the next!

[Noblejanobii]

Oh snap I finally won one