The Last Poster Wins! [v20]

[Neo Emolga]

Version 20 is live!

Same as before, 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

Let's do it!

[Bulbasaur]

I must regain my title!

[Neo Emolga]

Well, I'm still here! Don't think I've wandered off now!

[Bulbasaur]

NO WIN 4 U HAHA

[Neo Emolga]

NO WIN 4 U HAHA

Did you wait until there was less than an hour left on purpose? :P

In any case, yeah, that would have really been a quick win.

[Chakramaster]

Too bad. Now I've caught on too

[Neo Emolga]

I want to see if I can surpass Sivelos when it comes to number of wins. I'm starting to catch up, so it's definitely possible.

[Chakramaster]

Well he's got 3 wins, you've got 2 wins and I've got 2 wins. Dunno how many he had on PE2K (if he was there at all and how many wins he had there), but it's quite possible!

[PerseusRad]

Nobody post, the thread is on fire.

[Neo Emolga]

Nobody post, the thread is on fire.

*Puts it out with a garden hose*

Not anymore!

[Bulbasaur]

Did you wait until there was less than an hour left on purpose? :P

In any case, yeah, that would have really been a quick win.

Nope, I just got really lucky. XD

I have 2 wins too. I hope to claim a third. ;)

[Neo Emolga]

Nope, I just got really lucky. XD

I have 2 wins too. I hope to claim a third. ;)

Yeah, you might find that to be pretty tricky these days. ;P

[Chakramaster]

oh yeah these days it can be tricky for sure

[Steven_Six]

Well i thought it was all based on "imma close the thread nao" so... Well then

[Fate]

Ooh, I wanna win one. No one has more free time than I do.

[Bulbasaur]

Ooh, I wanna win one. No one has more free time than I do.
Except for Neo, it seems.

[Chibi Altaria]

/hasnolife :3

[Neo Emolga]

Except for Neo, it seems.

I blame unemployment. :x

I've been trying though. Between posting PSG challenges, I send out job applications, and I've sent out 22 applications this week alone. And I do the full package. Resume, cover letter, and if they request it, a link to my graphic design portfolio. No bites, except for the scammy door to door sales stuff where you only earn income on commission and someone else reaps in most of the money from the sale. That's just garbage, I'd rather start my own business and/or bust my butt doing art commissions.

This job market feels like going fishing in a septic tank. Even when something does bite, chances are it's going to bad, but you end up having to consider taking it anyway or continue to be stuck with nothing.

[Bulbasaur]

I blame unemployment. :x

I've been trying though. Between posting PSG challenges, I send out job applications, and I've sent out 22 applications this week alone. And I do the full package. Resume, cover letter, and if they request it, a link to my graphic design portfolio. No bites, except for the scammy door to door sales stuff where you only earn income on commission and someone else reaps in most of the money from the sale. That's just garbage, I'd rather start my own business and/or bust my butt doing art commissions.

This job market feels like going fishing in a septic tank. Even when something does bite, chances are it's going to bad, but you end up having to consider taking it anyway or continue to be stuck with nothing.
I feel you. My brother went through that trouble for a bit. What are you looking to do?

[Neo Emolga]

I feel you. My brother went through that trouble for a bit. What are you looking to do?

Marketing, graphic design, or as a possible fallback, something in IT/database management (although these days, that hasn't been as reliable and now a lot of places expect you to be knocking with a truckload of certifications). The only kinds of jobs I've been able to secure so far are contract-based, which means a staffing agency takes a large chunk out of your pay, you get no benefits, and they can pull the plug on your employment at ANY time (which has happened to me on several occasions, as a manager can lay you off if they don't like the way you combed your hair that morning). I really don't like these types of jobs and I think with an MBA, I really deserve something better, but it just hasn't been showing up.

A lot of company job sites only have listings for director and manager positions. I've been trying to apply to the associate manager/director positions even though it is a bit out of my league, but no luck there yet either. I've also been applying to stuff all over NJ, NY, and PA, and now I'm beginning to think I might even need to go beyond that and be very open to relocation.

[Dratini]

Marketing, graphic design, or as a possible fallback, something in IT/database management (although these days, that hasn't been as reliable and now a lot of places expect you to be knocking with a truckload of certifications). The only kinds of jobs I've been able to secure so far are contract-based, which means a staffing agency takes a large chunk out of your pay, you get no benefits, and they can pull the plug on your employment at ANY time (which has happened to me on several occasions, as a manager can lay you off if they don't like the way you combed your hair that morning). I really don't like these types of jobs and I think with an MBA, I really deserve something better, but it just hasn't been showing up.

A lot of company job sites only have listings for director and manager positions. I've been trying to apply to the associate manager/director positions even though it is a bit out of my league, but no luck there yet either. I've also been applying to stuff all over NJ, NY, and PA, and now I'm beginning to think I might even need to go beyond that and be very open to relocation.

If you're going to relocate, come out to California. It's lovely here.

[Neo Emolga]

If you're going to relocate, come out to California. It's lovely here.

I've actually been looking at the rent prices for apartments in places like Fort Worth, TX, Phoenix, NV, and a few others scattered around the country. SO MUCH CHEAPER THAN HERE, and they're better quality also. An apartment that costs $1300 monthly around here had me worried my car was going to get stolen if I stepped out of it. And there are so many bad neighborhoods in NJ (looking at you, Newark, Irvington, Orange, and especially Camden!).

I've never been to California, so I can't really say yes or no, but I do know a lot more of the creative/entertainment fields are over there.

[Dratini]

I've actually been looking at the rent prices for apartments in places like Fort Worth, TX, Phoenix, NV, and a few others scattered around the country. SO MUCH CHEAPER THAN HERE, and they're better quality also. An apartment that costs $1300 monthly around here had me worried my car was going to get stolen if I stepped out of it. And there are so many bad neighborhoods in NJ (looking at you, Newark, Irvington, Orange, and especially Camden!).

I've never been to California, so I can't really say yes or no, but I do know a lot more of the creative/entertainment fields are over there.

The areas with the most jobs in the creative/entertainment fields tend to be very expensive in California. Here in Sacramento, prices are fairly reasonable, but it's more government-oriented.

Although, a lot of people commute into the Bay Area from outlying areas which are less pricey. You'd probably be looking at similar prices/crime rates, in the cheap Bay Area-accessible places.

That's a big change in scenery, going to the Mid-West. Those are relatively conservative places, with a more desert-like climate. I don't have much first-hand knowledge, except my Californian friends who've moved out to those areas got culture shock.

[Bulbasaur]

I've never been further west than Lancaster, PA. :X

[Neo Emolga]

Furthest west I've been is probably Philly. I have traveled east internationally though.

[Noblejanobii]

So guess who has somewhat rejoined Prism?

[Neo Emolga]

So guess who has somewhat rejoined Prism?

Sweet! For me, it's my first time, but it's really not nearly as complicated as I thought it was. Plus Speed has been really welcoming with it.

[Noblejanobii]

Sweet! For me, it's my first time, but it's really not nearly as complicated as I thought it was. Plus Speed has been really welcoming with it.

Yeah I just revamped my stats to look a bit more organized. Sadly, the table tends to move off screen, but it's still much more organized than what I had.

[Neo Emolga]

I didn't think I'd be getting a legendary Pokemon already, but hey, I'm not complaining!

For me, it was a tough choice between Moltres and Articuno. I love 'em legendary birdies.

[Noblejanobii]

I have a mew from last year but I also got Yveltal. I'm still waiting for the shaymins though. *side eyes Speed-X* I want a shaymin. I WANT ALL THE SHAYMINS.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

OBLIGATORY POST I PUT HERE BECAUSE WHY NOT ALLCAPS AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[AWA1997]

I just wish that I could've gotten me a rayquaza. But Cobalion's fine.

[Noblejanobii]

I just wish that I could've gotten me a rayquaza. But Cobalion's fine.

In the future maybe. Don't give up!

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, I'd love a Lugia or Ho-oh eventually.

[Bulbasaur]

I am so tired, and I have an essay due tomorrow...

[Noblejanobii]

WORK ON YOUR ESSAY!!

GIVE ME THE SHAYMINS!!

[Neo Emolga]

*Is happy Emolga is not a legendary so I don't need to go through hoops to get one.*

[Noblejanobii]

Lol that should be the first Pokemon you get all the hues for.

[Bulbasaur]

No I don't want to stress anymore. D:

[Noblejanobii]

But grades are important.

[Bulbasaur]

I'm graduating at the top of my class either way.

[Neo Emolga]

No I don't want to stress anymore. D:

Take a breather, but set a strict time to get back to work on it.

Yeah, sometimes I need to stop starting at words for a while, but when I come back to it, I can swing back into action.

[Bulbasaur]

Take a breather, but set a strict time to get back to work on it.

Yeah, sometimes I need to stop starting at words for a while, but when I come back to it, I can swing back into action.
I go to bed at like 9 though.

[Neo Emolga]

I go to bed at like 9 though.

Yeah... then you probably should get back to writing it... >.>

Sorry dude, I didn't know you hit the hay that early.

[Noblejanobii]

BRUH it doesn't matter. Your grades slip this late in the game and schools can pull their acceptance of you.

[Bulbasaur]

BRUH it doesn't matter. Your grades slip this late in the game and schools can pull their acceptance of you.
It's not like I'm slacking completely.

[Noblejanobii]

It's not like I'm slacking completely.

I know or else you wouldn't be at the top of your class, but just be careful.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Obligatory interruption post!

Obligatory comment at awkwardly changing the topic!

[Noblejanobii]

Obligatory interruption post!

Obligatory comment at awkwardly changing the topic!

*slow clap*

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Obligatory ignorance of your sarcasm!

[Neo Emolga]

Umm... hmm, strange off-hand topic:

Do any of you save old birthday/Christmas/greeting cards, or do you just toss them?

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

I forget what I do with them completely.

[Neo Emolga]

I figured they might have sentimental value later on, but then again, if I kept every one of them, the collection would be enormous.

I honestly wouldn't expect anyone else to keep old birthday cards I sent to them. They're nice for the moment, though.

[Noblejanobii]

I keep them. All of them. I may just store them somewhere but I keep them. Except cards. Those all get tossed.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Obligatory comment on how I already responded to that question!

[Neo Emolga]

Well, it certainly feels like spring is already over in NJ. Around here, it gets hot INSTANTLY.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

I live most of my year up in the Appalachians and I have seen it snow in late April up here...Though at least today was nice enough for T-shirts. Huzzah.

[Bulbasaur]

Well, it certainly feels like spring is already over in NJ. Around here, it gets hot INSTANTLY.
I wore warm clothes today only to be bombarded by sunshine and 80 degree weather. D:

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Personally, better than being caught in cold below-freezing temperatures with only shorts on for leg protection! (I had a good jacket but no real pants. Stupid, stupid me, nearly froze my legs off there.)

[Bulbasaur]

Personally, better than being caught in cold below-freezing temperatures with only shorts on for leg protection! (I had a good jacket but no real pants. Stupid, stupid me, nearly froze my legs off there.)
I don't mind cold weather unless it's really windy.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Oh, don't be fooled, it was windy too. Worst time of my life that I know of.

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, I kind of prefer cooler weather also. Heat just makes me feel tired, lazy, and not up to doing anything.

Also, I'm not a fan of wearing shorts, but then what do you wear?

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Jeans. They're still pretty good unless it's absolutely nuclear weather out there.

But shorts are awesome! They're comfy and easy to wear!

Yeah you were begging for that the instant shorts became the topic.

[Neo Emolga]

Jeans. They're still pretty good unless it's absolutely nuclear weather out there.

But shorts are awesome! They're comfy and easy to wear!

Yeah you were begging for that the instant shorts became the topic.

I had this funny feeling...

I have a few shorts, but as a rather tall guy, they don't cover my knees like they should, and I hate that feeling when your bare skin touches leather, and then as you try to separate them from each other, it feels like peeling duct tape off of your skin.

I do like being able to wear sandals though.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Mph, I never get the appeal of sandals. It just never feels right. Mph.

[Chakramaster]

Yeah, I kind of prefer cooler weather also. Heat just makes me feel tired, lazy, and not up to doing anything.

Also, I'm not a fan of wearing shorts, but then what do you wear?

Same here I love the cool weather way more. The heat is just draining, but the humidity WAY worse here. It's like a huge weight on your chest. If you aren't used to it, it will make it a bit harder to breathe for a while. If experienced it myself after being out west with little humidity. Even if it was only 2 weeks away it was long enough to get used to little to no humidity then full on experience it again.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

I hate Humidity with a passion-whenever it gets so hot and so humid like that it's the worst. Cool humidity is OK, mind, but when it's hot it's horrific.

Then again, not enough humidity and life sucks too, so I guess all is balanced, if unfair.

[Neo Emolga]

I can tolerate dry heat a lot better than humidity. But humidity can make everything feel like a flippin' jungle and it makes it feel like unless you go outside naked, you'll feel like anything you wear is too hot.

I opened my window last night to let in some cool air... only to be WOKEN UP AT 6:00 BY LANDSCAPER WEEDWHACKERS AND LAWNMOWERS GALORE! Bluragh, that sure wasn't fun.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Jeez, and I thought I had bad sleep.

Then again I need very little other than my own lack of common sense on what to have before going to sleep to blame, while you have a very unfortunate location to blame. So eh.

[Neo Emolga]

SERIOUSLY, it makes me feel like moving to quiet and sleepy Kansas sometimes. I slept better on a camping trip than in civilization!

[Sir Sivelos]

You gotta watch out for tornadoes. They'll sweep you up and leave you all dizzy.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

And then you get a movie made about what you dreamed up afterwards. Huehuehuehue.

[Sir Sivelos]

Or, god forbid, you get a movie made where the protagonists survive the most powerful tornado there is by strapping themselves to a pipe. WITH A BELT.

(what even)

[Neo Emolga]

Mmm, good points. I'm not a fan of flying monkeys either.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

At least they're not flying bears, or flying sharks, or flying shark-bears.

THAT would suck right there.

[Steven_Six]

There's worse. Like a Sharknado 3: Oh HELL no!

[Neo Emolga]

I saw the first Sharknado movie just out of a whim desire to see how cheesy it was. Very cheesy, but that was enough for me.

My friend Tommy and I watch bad horror movies from time to time. "Let's split up so whatever is hunting us has an easier time finishing us off one by one!" It's like in some horror movies, everyone's IQ drops by 80 points.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

I don't watch them anyways. Horror is just not for me.

And don't even get me started on FNaF.

[Neo Emolga]

I keep hearing about FNaF, but I've never played it. I've looked at it from the Steam page and honestly, those kinds of jump scares would just get me rolling my eyes after a while. Trust me, I've seen much worse than a robotic duck/wolf/bear/rabbit attack me. If you really want to play a game that's severely f-ed up, try Shadowman 64 for the N64. I found that game to be more disturbing than Silent Hill and Resident Evil.

Heck, this was just the TV advertisement for it!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmAgdkQ0T_s

It was still a great game, but the scenery, enemies, challenges, and the soundtrack were definitely NOT kiddie material. So yeah, FNaF would just be silly to someone who has gone through a game like that.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Problem: I'm extremely vulnerable to jumpscares. EXTREMELY. And while I have watched earlier playthroughs of Alien Isolation without losing my mind (Isolation is a scary game to itself), I cannot tolerate jumpscares on that level.

Second Problem: The Jumpscares are one thing, but FNaF's plot itself is another. Short: Nobody wins! Oh, and the main villain aren't those aufully murderous animatronics-it's about a child murderer! Who works in a children's pizzeria! The dead kid's souls are haunting the suits and from the sounds of things it's not terribly fun for them! Oh, and they think you did it because you look like the murderer (or in one game, possibly are)! Enjoyable! And that is what is almost definitely explained. And that's ignoring the hallucinatory sequences and the entirety of 4. 4 is not only scary, but also depressing in a horrible, horrible way.

ON the other hand, this did birth one of the funniest fangames I have ever laid eyes to.

[Neo Emolga]

Jumpscares might catch me off guard the first time. Second time, please, it just feels cheesy, and I might even laugh at it the next time around.

I also realized where Silent Hill gets its fear factor from. The guy you're playing is weak, can barely kill anything, and the camera angle is constantly forcing you to only see what's five feet ahead of you. So yes, of course things are going to pop out at you when you're unprepared, and because they barely give any ammo and enemies are constantly respawning, it forces you to have to run past them like a sissy trying to find the bathroom. Games today have characters that are more realistic and are physically capable of fighting their way out of things.

[Sir Sivelos]

ON the other hand, this did birth one of the funniest fangames I have ever laid eyes to.

While I enjoy this fan game series with endless enthusiasm, we probably shouldn't discuss it. You know how the higher ups are with swearing. :P

Also, the scariest part of FNAF isn't the jumpscares, it's the anticipation for it. To quote SomeCallMeJohnny, "you are your own worst enemy." You don't want to get jumpscared, so you put up your guard, and unintentionally lower it at the same time, making the jumpscares more effective (at least, depending on the person). Heck, FNAF4 even forces you to put yourself on the edge in order to survive.

[Neo Emolga]

Hmm, I'm not really a fan of games that do that. XCOM2 already does that where it's a constant balancing act between rushing in to accomplish tactical objectives before time runs out, but not so much so that you plunge too quickly into enemy territory and get blasted to bits because of it. I usually play games on "normal" or "medium" difficulty, but with that one, I had to clock that back to the easiest difficulty setting because I was just getting my butt blown up and wasn't even enjoying the game anymore.

I'd rather have a game be too easy than be too hard. If a game is too easy, heck, I can even restrict myself to using only certain weapons/abilities to impose my own kind of challenge. But if struggling for hours and trying my ultimate best still results in getting losses over stuff I have no control over, it makes me wonder if there's any point to playing.

[Sir Sivelos]

Eh… Yeah, I agree with you there. Challenges are fun, but to me, the most important aspect of a game is whether or not it's fun. If I don't find it fun, I probably won't enjoy it. :\

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Mph, agreed. Then again, being able to claim victory after going through effective nightmares of precision and trial-and-error is satisfying in a wonderful way.

[Bulbasaur]

I finally have a working computer. So happy. :P

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Obligatory hammering of Bulbasaur!

[Sir Sivelos]

I thought it was a sticking.

[Chakramaster]

It can be one or both ways.

[Bulbasaur]

I thought it was a sticking.
That's what I thought. :X

[Sir Sivelos]

Ready to get hammered, Bulba?

[Bulbasaur]

Ready to get hammered, Bulba?
Not sure. I'm used to the sticking, but...

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

TOO BAD!

*HAMMERTIME COMMENCES HARD*

[Sir Sivelos]

THE WORLD! Stop, (hammer) time!

[Neo Emolga]

Hammered as in drunk or hammered as in whacked with Volt Tackle Hammers?

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Hammered as in those nasty Golden Hammers from Wrecking Crew, the kind that are really powerful in SSB.

[Chakramaster]

Hammered as in drunk or hammered as in whacked with Volt Tackle Hammers?

I'd say it's the Volt Tackle Hammers. You know me and my wacky hammer addiction xD

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Then you'd be wrong, and also very badly ninja'd.

[Chakramaster]

Oh no I saw you post when I posted. That wasn't even close to a ninja'd. I'm just fast on a response sometimes. That was just my personal preference.

[Neo Emolga]

As much as I like beer, I can't have more than three, or I start going a little Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs. The one time I had too much, I couldn't even lie down because it felt like the room was spinning and the ride wasn't ending when it should have.

I have no clue how people could possibly even think about driving like that. That was not a fun experience and take it from me, beer can be good in moderation, but don't be reckless with it.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

I don't even drink. Then again, I basically get drunk off of soda and barely need it to detach myself from reality, so really that's probably for the best that I don't EVER drink.

[Neo Emolga]

I don't even drink. Then again, I basically get drunk off of soda and barely need it to detach myself from reality, so really that's probably for the best that I don't EVER drink.

Yeah, I don't blame you. I didn't even try beer until much later. I didn't actually have any on my 21st birthday, because to me, it really wasn't all that important, and honestly, it still isn't. I just have the occasional beer and that's fine for me.

[Chakramaster]

As much as I like beer, I can't have more than three, or I start going a little Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs. The one time I had too much, I couldn't even lie down because it felt like the room was spinning and the ride wasn't ending when it should have.

I have no clue how people could possibly even think about driving like that. That was not a fun experience and take it from me, beer can be good in moderation, but don't be reckless with it.

I honestly don't have the taste for it. So my friend got me to try again one night. I could barely drink a few extremely small sips of Long Island iced tea (with the full acoholic ingredients). After 3 sips I felt terribly sick all night. The ride home was one of the worst feelings too. SO note: I can't handle nor do I have the taste for it. xD

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Bluh, I shouldn't be posting at this hour but I cannot bring myself to sleep. I just don't LIKE sleeping even though it feels good. I dunno why. :P

[Sir Sivelos]

Go to sleep, Tazz.

[AWA1997]

Leave Tazz alone, let him sleep as little or as much as he wishes.

[Neo Emolga]

If I can't sleep, I often try reading or coming online. Sometimes it makes you tired again, whereas just tossing and turning in bed doesn't help.

Also, as things get warmer during the spring/summer months, I often find myself not sleeping as well as usual.

[Bulbasaur]

Speaking of sleeping, I'm going to do that. :P

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Bluh bluh nothing to say bluh bluh arbitrary post bluh bluh.

[Sir Sivelos]

And now, I, Sivelos, have the most recent post.

[Pokeman]

ohohoho no you don't bucko

[Neo Emolga]

Anybody got any interesting vacation plans for the summer?

My brother wants to go to Costa Rica for his bachelor's party. I wonder if any of you peeps have been around there lately and know of anything interesting to do. He made me the best man, so any good stuff I could add to his plans would be appreciated.

[Pokeman]

I've never been outside of the country, but that sounds fun! But, yeah, sorry, I have no idea what you would do there. ;-;

[Chakramaster]

Anybody got any interesting vacation plans for the summer?

My brother wants to go to Costa Rica for his bachelor's party. I wonder if any of you peeps have been around there lately and know of anything interesting to do. He made me the best man, so any good stuff I could add to his plans would be appreciated.

Uhh....well for years I've been looking into a trip to Japan. With my best friend in the Navy over there right now he rented out a house there. So I have a place I could crash there for now. Recently though I may or may not have been thinking of making a trip to Australia though promptly after Japan. Thing is the cost....ugh...why must flights be so costly

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, no kidding, airfare costs are ridiculous. But yeah, Japan looks like a pretty cool place to visit. Plus, Pokemon Center stores everywhere. XD

[Bulbasaur]

I'm just going to Ocean City, NJ.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Go to Japan, catch ALL the Pokemon!

[Bulbasaur]

I wish I could, lol.

[Neo Emolga]

Same, but I need to hold onto my money. I'm trying not to spend too much of it.

[Pokeman]

I've always to go to Japan. ;-;

[Bulbasaur]

I've never been outside of the country, but that sounds fun! But, yeah, sorry, I have no idea what you would do there. ;-;
Feel you. I've only been to Canada.

[Pokeman]

Yeah, I wasn't even outside of my home state until like, 2012.

[Bulbasaur]

Yeah, I wasn't even outside of my home state until like, 2012.
I go to Pennsylvania every day for school. :X

[Pokeman]

Oh. Fun.

[Bulbasaur]

Oh. Fun.
It's only about 30 minutes from my house. :P

[Pokeman]

Oh, cool!

[Bulbasaur]

Oh, cool!
Yeah. :P Speaking of which, school tomorrow... damnit.

[Pokeman]

"Yay, school!"

~no one, ever

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

RANDOM WORDS TIME!

-STRIKE THE EARTH-

-FOR SHOVELRY-

-JUSTICE IN SPADES-

[Pokeman]

MORE RANDOM WORDS:

-STEEL THY SHOVEL-

[Pokeman]

MORE RANDOM WORDS:

-STEEL THY SHOVEL-

[Chakramaster]

Yeah, no kidding, airfare costs are ridiculous. But yeah, Japan looks like a pretty cool place to visit. Plus, Pokemon Center stores everywhere. XD

Oh no joke. I even looked at it one way so I could possibly go to Australia while I'm out that way you know. Maybe meet up with Gemma and Xanthe while I'm out that way. Could bug them both in person instead! xD Either way it's still pretty costly. Why can't I be rich? =/

[Neo Emolga]

Ha, yeah, what would I do if I was rich? I'd like my own house. I could remodel it, decorate it, and stuff it with whatever I'd like and no one could question it because it's MINE.

It wouldn't even need to be big, just having my own place would be great.

[Chakramaster]

Ha, yeah, what would I do if I was rich? I'd like my own house. I could remodel it, decorate it, and stuff it with whatever I'd like and no one could question it because it's MINE.

It wouldn't even need to be big, just having my own place would be great.

If I get lucky and win the lottery, then I shall visit you ALL to share with you my winnings for being so awesome! Plus, sightseeing around the world like that would be awesome too!

[Neo Emolga]

Nah, I don't recommending visiting New Jersey. People here are pretty cranky, rude, and impatient. I'll be honest, I was kind of hoping to have moved out by now.

[Chakramaster]

Nah, I don't recommending visiting New Jersey. People here are pretty cranky, rude, and impatient. I'll be honest, I was kind of hoping to have moved out by now.

Well then I'd get everyone to meet in Japan then and we can all buy all the Poke gear we want from the Pokemon Centers. Of course, this is only if I win the lottery or become super rich somehow xD. Honestly I thought I would at this age too. No full-time job yet, no girlfriend (ever yet), and no luck on other applications either. So it's still not looking good sadly. Oh well. Let the winds of fate guide me I guess God willing!

[Steven_Six]

EEE JAPAN YES

Can't wait to finally move there eventually or something because Pokemon

[Neo Emolga]

I would welcome visiting Japan, but I don't think I'd live there on a permanent basis. If I had to move out of the states, I think I'd move to either Canada, Australia, or Ireland. I wouldn't have to learn a new language then (and I've tried learning languages and I'm terrible at it XD).

[Steven_Six]

Apparently on Duolingo there's a Klingon language lesson in the works...Sweet baby arceus it's gonna be amazing

[Neo Emolga]

Star Wars > Star Trek

I honestly know next to nothing about Star Trek. :P

[Steven_Six]

Many insults much impressed

That is klingon

[Neo Emolga]

Much impressed, very wow.

[Steven_Six]

Swearing and insulting is honorable, which is good. Honor is klingon life.

Anywho

Time for memes

https://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/44855255.jpg

[Neo Emolga]

When in doubt... memes.

http://i.imgur.com/uVXjBoU.gif

[Steven_Six]

Wish i could find dank ones sometimes bug i just get 420 jokes and the classic frog face

[Neo Emolga]

I love this one:

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--E5AwIJsQ--/w3vsrrhdhmiccnigbaib.png

http://i.imgur.com/AlJ32Gp.png

http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/985/103/dc1.jpg

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Those memes. Such Memocity. Much dankness. Wow.

[Pokeman]

Very much so.

[Sir Sivelos]

Can't let you do that, Pokeweed.

[Steven_Six]

http://img.ifcdn.com/images/4becff995ed76e02456d19a9035f58a12993c09519aa28c22b 7dddc0652c61c3_1.gif

[Neo Emolga]

Ha! And they said video games were too realistic and violent.

[Steven_Six]

Yeah violent maybe, but realistic PSSSSSSHHHH

[Neo Emolga]

Well, what isn't violent these days? Candy and cooking? XP

[Steven_Six]

Nah have you SEEN gordon Ramsay?

And carve a buzzsaw into that lollipop.

So... nothing, really.
Huh.
AMERICA 4 LYFE

[Sir Sivelos]

Gordon Ramsey is actually one of the coolest dudes when he's not yelling at incompetent chefs.

Have you seen him work with kids? It's adorable. I really respect him.

[Steven_Six]

MM yeah good point but buzzsaw lollipops

[Neo Emolga]

Hmm, true. I guess everything can be violent in a way. XD

[Steven_Six]

(Throws Buzzsaw Lollipop at Neo Emolga)

[Neo Emolga]

*Catches Buzzsaw Lollipop via ninja dexterity and zaps Steven with a Thunderbolt.*

Now look at what you've started!

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Bad Steven. Bad. Stop annoying Neo.

[AWA1997]

*pops head out of ground* Hey Everyone.

[Neo Emolga]

Oh, hey AWA, I didn't realize you were a zombie!

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

now, now, Neo, that's rude to assume he's a zombie based on that dialogue!

That's more invocative of an Ostridge. It was only the head, after all. Huehuehuehue.

[Neo Emolga]

My bad, he could be an earthworm also! Or a mole or groundhog. XD

[AWA1997]

Try a larvitini, who enjoys staying underground. *pops rest of body out of ground* I mean, come on, Larvitar stay underground all the time, and Dratini stay underwater, so, since I'm both, I do both.

[Ganyu]

now, now, Neo, that's rude to assume he's a zombie based on that dialogue!

That's more invocative of an Ostridge. It was only the head, after all. Huehuehuehue.
An ostrich from Cambridge?

[Neo Emolga]

Larvitini... okay, yeah, I don't think I would have ever guessed that one.

[AWA1997]

But my avatar is the larvitini...

[Neo Emolga]

Oh, I thought it was a combo of Dratini and maybe Gyarados or something like that.

[AWA1997]

Oh XD Nope, it's dratini and larvitar.

[Steven_Six]

Nah Dratini Gyrados.

[AWA1997]

Not gyarados. It's a larvitar dratini hybrid that I recolored myself to be shiny.

If you saw the original, you'd most likely see how it is larvitar.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

It's still invocative of an Ostridge! Don't deny it.

[AWA1997]

I deny it.

[Steven_Six]

Hmph well we are allowed to believe whatever we want.

Now, what's your biggest badass moment in Pokemon history?

I destroyed Brock in Pokemon Yellow with a Pigeotto because i didn't know there were Mankey right next to that second town...

Much grinding, many wow

[Ganyu]

I farted and caused the entire Rondez-View Ferris Wheel to collapse.

[Neo Emolga]

Uhh... can't really think of one, honestly. Maybe finally beating Round 2 of Stadium 2. That crap's HARD.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

I just kind of liked that scene where I flew on Mega Ray to blow up the meteor. I don't recall too many gameplay shenanigans of similar impart.

Ok, that and the Darkrai fight in Mystery Dungeon Explorers. That fight is hard.

[AWA1997]

When I finally got to the frosslass battle in PMD: Explorers of Time. It's the furthest I've ever gotten (and ever will get with a broken DS and missing game) and the hardest thing I've had to endure as of yet.

[Ganyu]

Froslass*

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

I'd say that depends partially on your party; Having Grass types on is sure to make it nightmarish, but having Water/Fire types makes it much easier just because of resistance.

Trust me when I say the Darkrai battle is worse.

[Neo Emolga]

I just kind of liked that scene where I flew on Mega Ray to blow up the meteor. I don't recall too many gameplay shenanigans of similar impart.

Ok, that and the Darkrai fight in Mystery Dungeon Explorers. That fight is hard.

Discharge, Discharge, Discharge. My goodness, I abused the heck out of that move in Sky. You actually welcome Monster Houses if you're waltzing around with that move.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

But then Volt Absorb happens.

And it happens HARD. 'lolnope.'

[Neo Emolga]

And that's when I bust out the Totter Orbs. HARD.

But yeah, I hate those Volt Absorb / Lightningrod / Motor Drive abilities. They're a horrendous pain in PMD games if you're playing as Pikachu.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

It's those abilities that make Silver Wind one of the best abilities in the entire game. You cannot be immunized from it; you cannot have an ability to screw it over; and when you use it, you get stat buffs, including Speed (oh glorious speed) if you're lucky, which is considerably more often than in the games. To say nothing of PP up/Ginseng items.

AS for starters: Treeko. There's a reason Grovyle is a thing, it's subtly hinting at you picking its pre-evolved form to have a fun time, because Bullet Seed (which doesn't require skill link to run) + STAB + Concentrator + Gap Prober = Everything dying. And then there's Agility, and then there's no abilities that can nullify the damage.

It's beautiful to behold a Bullet Seed Multi-kill.

And let us speak not of Smeargle in these games.

[Steven_Six]

Oh, god, smeargle.

It's broken, cos Sketch = ANY MOVE EVER
Dragon ascent? Sure!
Transform? SURE!
JUDGEMENT? WHY THE DISTORTION WORLD NOT!

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Oh, god, smeargle.

It's broken, cos Sketch = ANY MOVE EVER
Dragon ascent? Sure!
Transform? SURE!
JUDGEMENT? WHY THE DISTORTION WORLD NOT!

Only in Mystery Dungeon because basically it's stats are basically the same as everyone else's stats. However, in the main games, it's far too weak for any real attack to work.

[Sir Sivelos]

Ever used Chespin in PSMD? That little guy carried my team, I tells ya.

Chain moves are absurdly broken due to each hit having the same damage formula as regular moves, so you got LODESADAMAGE.

And Chespin, little spike ball he is, starts with a few of them.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

I haven't played PSMD at all. Then again, my opinion is that they really dropped in quality post-Explorers, just because of the 3D models. They annoyed me.

[Neo Emolga]

I played Gates and it was pretty good in my opinion, although I didn't bother with the post-storyline stuff. Haven't tried PSMD yet, I've been meaning to get around to it eventually.

[Sir Sivelos]

Eh… The 3D models look okay from a distance, but looking at them up close in certain shots, they're kind of low-poly and angular.

And yeah, the sprites' animations added a bit of charm that the 3D models lack.

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, I'll admit to liking the sprites better, although the 3D models are still way better than how they were in earlier times like the N64 and Playstation.

[Sir Sivelos]

Oh of course. I'm not saying the models are bad; they're just kind of… Well, it's kind of clear they're meant to be viewed from a distance.

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, but I liked Gates. They made an Emolga as a major character in the storyline! (and he's awesome)

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

...I think that was a woman Emolga, Neo.

I now understand everything.

[Sir Sivelos]

Really? I thought Emolga was a guy in Gates. ._.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

I recall her being a woman.

I think.

[Neo Emolga]

I just finished Gates not that long ago, they definitely referred to that Emolga as a "he."

[Sir Sivelos]

Hm.

The world may never know.

[Chakramaster]

But then Volt Absorb happens.

And it happens HARD. 'lolnope.'

Simple fix. Kill the Rhyperior first. Not Ron, but the other one. Then discharge the rest which won't take long

and yes Emolga in Gates is a male

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

that just brings up whole different implications.

Also, if you really have to pick out the Rhpyerior and it's not in front of you, well, I hope you've gotten gud.

[Sir Sivelos]

Pfff. The Darkrai fight is easy. Here's my A+ Strategy:

1) Bring a Stun Seed. To be perfectly safe, bring a few of them.

2) Throw Stun Seeds at Darkrai until he's stunned. He won't be able to do ANYTHING unless he's hit by a move of any kind.

3) Leave Darkrai by himself, and pick off the minions one by one. I normally start by going from left to right.

4) After killing all of Darkrai's mooks, get your team to surround him. Buff yourself, maybe, it's up to you.

5) TEAR HIM APART. He should go down pretty easily now that he's by himself. Just be careful here though, he can spam Double Team at any point, and the battle becomes Nintendo Hard at that point.

Also, pack some Reviver Seeds and healing items, obviously. Even by himself, Darkrai is a big threat. Ominous Wind can tear up Cresselia pretty easily, and can also give him a powerful buff.

Speaking of Cresselia, make sure she sticks near you at all times. Try and be in a tile directly adjacent to her so you can take hits for her so she doesn't waste Reviver Seeds.

Follow this pro-strategy and you should do fine.

[Steven_Six]

Wow, fancy things. Ihave stupid ideas for competition Pokemon, though!
1: ROLLOUT RUNDOWN
2: 1 Hit (Point) Wonder
3: Don't ****le With The Shuckle

[Sir Sivelos]

What, for the meta? I've done a bit of competitive battling (though I'm not very good at it), but I don't really know how well those would do…

[Steven_Six]

Eh, they're just In Theory/Looked Better On Paper.
But i can still explain how they would work if you wish!

[Sir Sivelos]

Sure, shoot.

[Wander]

im just gonna pop in here and say thaT ITS GETTING COLD WHERE I LIVE AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

better than the heat tho hahahah the heat sucks in cali qvq

[Sir Sivelos]

Get a blanket, and wrap yourself in it.

[Neo Emolga]

I'd rather be dealing with the cold right now. Summer heat and humidity just ain't my thing, man. -_-

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

You haven't been to the mountains then, Neo.

IT RAINS SIDEWAYS.

I'M NOT EVEN JOKING IT RAINS SIDEWAYS THERE. LIKE SOMETHING OUT OF A MOVIE.

[Neo Emolga]

HOW DO YOU...!

Never mind, I can't even begin to imagine what that's like. I guess an umbrella wouldn't even help very much. You wouldn't hold it like a shield, would you?

[Ganyu]

Horizontal umbrellas lol

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, I think I would just go with a poncho. And thankfully those are cheap and they have little dispensers for them that are easy to carry and don't take up too much space.

[Sir Sivelos]

But do they have cup holders?

If they don't, they're not worth my time.

[Neo Emolga]

If you're wearing a poncho and you're thirsty, just open your mouth, you'll get plenty to drink. :P

[Sir Sivelos]

Well uh… You're not wrong.

[Neo Emolga]

So, any weekend plans, Sivelos? I'm heading to a friend's game party tonight.

[Chakramaster]

Free day today and work tomorrow here. So guess I better take advantage of this day

[Neo Emolga]

Ack, it's a Ditto-Chu! I can see it in your eyes!

[Bulbasaur]

Finally back to posting after a busy week!

[Neo Emolga]

Hey, did you want your Bulbasuar ava and banner back by the way?

[Ganyu]

"Death to all Bulbasaurs!" – Kalista

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

OBLIGATORY POST TO PREVENT GHOSTWRITER FROM WINNING

[Neo Emolga]

Obligatory post because I want to win. :P

[Commander Shepard]

Winning in this post is futile since people can necro this post whenever.
Speaking of which, who holds the record for longest time?

[Ganyu]

Can't remember.

[Chakramaster]

I think it was Neo and Tazz ruined it for him

[Bulbasaur]

Hey, did you want your Bulbasuar ava and banner back by the way?
I wanted to keep the Pikachu stuff for a little bit, but yeah, I think it's time. :D

[Neo Emolga]

I wanted to keep the Pikachu stuff for a little bit, but yeah, I think it's time. :D

Gotcha, I'm on it, just give me a minute. :)

[Bulbasaur]

Gotcha, I'm on it, just give me a minute. :)
Thanks, Neo. :D

[Neo Emolga]

No prob, dude. :D

[Chakramaster]

That reminds me. I thought of something for the whole Ditto vs ERR thing. Give it some time since Commander Raichu has disappeared though cause I dunno if you have something planned with that or not Neo Emolga

[Noblejanobii]

Lol, since the ERR has fallen, I'm now on the run as a Vigilante.

[Neo Emolga]

That reminds me. I thought of something for the whole Ditto vs ERR thing. Give it some time since Commander Raichu has disappeared though cause I dunno if you have something planned with that or not Neo Emolga

You... you should feel guilty for that! You betrayed the Chus! http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/Ultradyne/Pikachu%20Emotes/angry.gif

[Noblejanobii]

You... you should feel guilty for that! You betrayed the Chus! http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/Ultradyne/Pikachu%20Emotes/angry.gif

It appears there are very few of us left that aren't possessed by the dittos.

[Chakramaster]

You... you should feel guilty for that! You betrayed the Chus! http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/Ultradyne/Pikachu%20Emotes/angry.gif


But Gemma...! She...she.....I can't just leave my Chu like that! I had to try SOMETHING to save her, but one of them caught me off guard and I was changed before I knew it.


Ehhhhh I guess I'll PM it to you then rather.

[Neo Emolga]

It appears there are very few of us left that aren't possessed by the dittos.

Yeah, and they don't seem to be going away either...

In fact, quite the opposite has been happening lately. XP

[Noblejanobii]

Yeah, and they don't seem to be going away either...

In fact, quite the opposite has been happening lately. XP

Yeah, last I saw both Corey and Ghostwriter had joined their ranks too. XP

[Ganyu]

I would've joined the Zoroark group if it was introduced earlier (in place of ERR because I didn't want to join something that was essentially an old idea). Too late now though. :p

[Noblejanobii]

I would've joined the Zoroark group if it was introduced earlier (in place of ERR because I didn't want to join something that was essentially an old idea). Too late now though. :p

You can convert! We are welcoming!

[Ganyu]

You can convert! We are welcoming!
Not impressed with the manifesto (and the banners, god why are they all the same art style) so far. :x

[Noblejanobii]

Not impressed with the manifesto (and the banners, god why are they all the same art style) so far. :x

But we're more awesome! (*cringes at grammar*)

[Neo Emolga]

Not impressed with the manifesto (and the banners, god why are they all the same art style) so far. :x

Hey, I'm a part of the group, I can make you a banner in a different style than the default ones. :D

[Ganyu]

Hey, I'm a part of the group, I can make you a banner in a different style than the default ones. :D

Nah, I don't want that. That's not how a group identity works. xc

[Noblejanobii]

Nah, I don't want that. That's not how a group identity works. xc

True true. Hopefully we may sway you in the future.

In the mean time, look at my updated signature! Is it not awesome or what?

[Sir Sivelos]

Looks good.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Really I just want to ignore this is happening right now and hope this thing dies in a pit that way.

This is getting old fast. I'm tempted to write something about someone going the Omnicidal Neutral route.

[Ganyu]

Someone's mad.

True true. Hopefully we may sway you in the future.

In the mean time, look at my updated signature! Is it not awesome or what?

http://www.ranger-forums.com/attachments/exterior-semi-tech-39/37550d1332148949-my-bumper-paint-done-tumblr_lqaynotksh1qggk3do1_500.gif

[Neo Emolga]

True true. Hopefully we may sway you in the future.

In the mean time, look at my updated signature! Is it not awesome or what?

It looks great! I should support these guys also!

And finally stop recycling old banners...


Really I just want to ignore this is happening right now and hope this thing dies in a pit that way.

This is getting old fast. I'm tempted to write something about someone going the Omnicidal Neutral route.

Chaotic Neutral! Hey, someone had to do something and I'm glad these guys showed up!

[Ganyu]

I actually really like the juxtaposition of the Zoroark vs the Ditto. It's like they're both similar yet different, both manipulate perceptions and identity, yet one is a psychological guise whereas the other one is more permanent and corporeal. (I'm rambling now, am I?)

This is a very clever and witty concept for like a forum event -- I'm not sure if this is like another iteration of WAR, since that's supposedly abolished now, but whatever, kudos to whoever came up with this~