Gotta Catch Em' All: Platinum Version (Open!)

[[Desolate Divine]]

GM Post @Rival Max
"Unfortunately, I cannot just give this equipment away, however I can offer you something better in the long run." Hugo explains, scribbling down a note, "Take this to reception."

"This note is me offering you a job as a contractor on a casual basis. Because you are on a casual basis, there are no deadlines, contracts or expectations. You can walk out of here and never speak to me again if you'd like, however because of that, we can't just give you our equipment. But, because this would make you an employee, this would entitle you to a 25% discount on all of this equipment for you to buy yourself. We would pay you for any footage you forward to us, so, if you accept payment for this footage you just gave us, you would be able to purchase this equipment for yourself very easily. It would be yours, and you would avoid being contracted to us. And if you continue to send us good footage, you could continue to upgrade your equipment, whilst still retaining the freedom you have now."

"And as for this list, I started out like you. Being on the back end of the camera. So here is my advice." Hugo explained with a grin, "A boom pole is good for direct to camera dialogue, however a Rode Stereo Mic will do just as well, but also capture audio in intense scenes like the ones you showed me much better and easier than a boom mic. As for the tripod, that is a good starting point, however when you get a chance, look at a DJI Ronin S Stabilizer. It will give you the same steadiness on the camera in a much more portable system."

"Anyway, take it from me kid," Hugo explained gesturing to the note he had written, "This, is a much better opportunity for someone of your talents than being tied down in order to borrow some gear. Take the discount, take the money and make the most of it."

Name: Sophie Reed
Team Status:

Wolverine (9/14) Emperor (16/16) Arc (8/8)


Partner:

Egg: Krabby (13/36)

Points: 45

Basic Info Story Info
Current Location: Dash Corp HQ
Time: 1:30pm
Day: 2
Date: September 7th 2028
Season: Early Spring
Current Team: Sophie, Amy, Tony, Neith, Renny, Kinnie, Matthias

As the simulation started, I found myself in a forest that seemed all to familiar. After a second it hit me. Whilst it was a simulation, I recognized it as Ilex Forest. The forest that was in my very own backyard. I knew that there were myths about Celebi living there, and there used to be a shrine, but when I was a kid, some a**hole burnt it down...

After a few seconds it appeared. Celebi.

However instead of the gentle looking Pokemon my book depicted this one looked determined and ready to put up a hell of a fight.

Opponent: Celebi
Attacker: Typhlosion
Opponent's HP:100
Attacker's HP:50
Bonus: Typhlosion (-39 Evolution Bonus), Celebi (-23 Fire > Grass)
Opponent's remaining points : 66
Attacker's remaining HP: 0

Opponent: Celebi
Attacker: Absol
Opponent's HP:66
Attacker's HP:50
Bonus: Absol (-39 Evolution Bonus), Celebi (-17 Dark > Psychic)
Opponent's remaining points : 38
Attacker's remaining HP: 0

Opponent: Celebi
Attacker: Mega Gallade
Opponent's HP: 38
Attacker's HP: 50
Bonus: Gallade -35 (-26 Evolution Bonus, 9 Psychic > Fighting)
Opponent's remaining points : 23
Attacker's remaining HP: 0

Opponent: Celebi
Attacker: Empoleon
Opponent's HP: 23
Attacker's HP: 50
Bonus: Empoleon -45 (-39 Evolution Bonus, -6 Grass > Water rounded to 5)
Opponent's remaining points : 18
Attacker's remaining HP: 0

Opponent: Celebi
Attacker: Steelix
Opponent's HP: 18
Attacker's HP: 50
Bonus: -45 Steelix (-39 Evolution Bonus, -6 Grass > Ground rounded)
Opponent's remaining points : 13
Attacker's remaining HP: 0

Opponent: Celebi
Attacker: Luxray
Opponent's HP: 13
Attacker's HP: 50
Bonus: Luxray -39 Evolution Bonus
Opponent's remaining points : 2
Attacker's remaining HP: 0

As the battle finished and my last Pokemon fell, I figured I was right. Dad could teach me all he wanted, but that wouldn't be enough to bring down a Legendary Pokemon.

However once the battle finished, and it showed me the stats, I saw something surprising.

Opponent's Remaining Health: 2%

Whilst I hadn't defeated it, I had managed to get it to almost nothing with a team that was in theory, probably weaker than Dad's. That being said, the simulation probably doesn't do a legendary Pokemon justice, but it is a little ego boosting nonetheless.