Let's Play: Pokemon Ruby Post Game 4: In which we face off against evil

[sextus the crazy]

[HEADING=2]Let?s Play: Pokemon Ruby Post Game 1: In which we go sailing[/HEADING]​

Spoiler

So. It turns out the game isn't over. At least, not quite yet. We've still more to do

Let's go downstairs

Look, it's dad

As opposed to?

Would you let your child receive something from a Mr. Briney?

No. That's one thing we WON'T be doing in this post game wrap-up

Wait, our mother is actually his mother too?


Or, more likely, they decided to not give her a name. Still, it's odd. I almost never saw my parents call each other "Mom" or "Dad".

I wonder what that could be?

That's a tiny boat...

Don't be silly. All I need is love.

I wish he would have done a pirate voice.

No locks on the rooms?

Hey, look. It's a old fish!

I feel like doing some more sailing

Mmmmmmmm? What is this?

It leads to an under water passway

Damn, Braille. I don't speak braille. .... Come to think of it, NO ONE speaks braille. I only barely passed my Spanish 201 class.

"Hay muchas gallinas en la casa de mi primo"

We need a blind person to help

That'll do.

We use dig here

The Braille in this cave translates to:

"In this cave we have lived.
We owe all to the Pokemon.
But, we sealed the Pokemon away.
We feared it.
Those with courage, those with hope.
Open a door. An eternal Pokemon waits."

This one in particular apparently says "First comes Relicanth.
Last comes Wailord."

Well, that was strange

Mmmmmmmm? What is this?

Next time: We take on more pokemon

Question time:
What is the first thing you tend to do after you take on the Elite Four?

Also:

Spoiler

What should we name the Regi pokemon? I was thinking "Larry, Moe, and Curly"

A Katawa shoujo reference and a 9 hours 9 persons 9 doors reference. It's like you're intentionally trying to make me happy. those two games were some of my favorites that I've played recently.

Regarding endgame, I usually grind the elite 4 for experience and then tool around.

as for names, how bout "the good, the bad, and the ugly"? (steel, ice, rock respectively)

As much as I really hate to say this, I've never played 9 hours 9 persons 9 doors, so I don't know what I did that referenced them.

And yeah. I thought Katawa Shoujo was a pretty good game. And you can't beat free.

I figured you named Relicanth "Allice" after the eygptian princess who was kept in cryostatis in a block of Ice-9 from 999, since they're both ancient 'n stuff.

Katawa Shoujo is my favorite game of the year so far. I beat Hanako, Shizune, and Lilly's routes and I'm starting Emi's. Funnily enough, I was going for a run today, but it was cold out and my chest was real sore from weight lifting, so my heart was beating like crazy and the first thing that came to mind was how much I felt like Hisao.

As for the regi names If you want another suggestion "Ed, Edd, and Eddy" (after my favorite cartoon as a kid.)

I see.

As for Dragon Age 2, I'm sure you've heard by now that the reviews of it are... mixed at best.

Personally, I'm waiting to see how ME3 does as well. It could be bad for bioware if it bombs. I doubt that'll happen, but it could, no?

Yeah, I am quite interested to see whether ME3 suceeds or not, however, I doubt it will completely bomb.

From what I could tell, the only reason DA2 failed was because they rushed it. I think that ME is a more popular bioware series than DA, so chances are that bioware is putting most of their effort into making ME3 good.

Actually, it's after my grandmother.

Also, there are a lot of 9s in that game, I take it?

Oh, well that's fine too.

And yes, there are a lot of 9s in the game. It's kind of an arc number.

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ArcNumber

 

[CM156_v1legacy]

[HEADING=2]Let?s Play: Pokemon Ruby Post Game 1: In which we go sailing[/HEADING]​

Spoiler

So. It turns out the game isn't over. At least, not quite yet. We've still more to do

Let's go downstairs

Look, it's dad

As opposed to?

Would you let your child receive something from a Mr. Briney?

No. That's one thing we WON'T be doing in this post game wrap-up

Wait, our mother is actually his mother too?


Or, more likely, they decided to not give her a name. Still, it's odd. I almost never saw my parents call each other "Mom" or "Dad".

I wonder what that could be?

That's a tiny boat...

Don't be silly. All I need is love.

I wish he would have done a pirate voice.

No locks on the rooms?

Hey, look. It's a old fish!

I feel like doing some more sailing

Mmmmmmmm? What is this?

It leads to an under water passway

Damn, Braille. I don't speak braille. .... Come to think of it, NO ONE speaks braille. I only barely passed my Spanish 201 class.

"Hay muchas gallinas en la casa de mi primo"

We need a blind person to help

That'll do.

We use dig here

The Braille in this cave translates to:

"In this cave we have lived.
We owe all to the Pokemon.
But, we sealed the Pokemon away.
We feared it.
Those with courage, those with hope.
Open a door. An eternal Pokemon waits."

This one in particular apparently says "First comes Relicanth.
Last comes Wailord."

Well, that was strange

Mmmmmmmm? What is this?

Next time: We take on more pokemon

Question time:
What is the first thing you tend to do after you take on the Elite Four?

Also:

Spoiler

What should we name the Regi pokemon? I was thinking "Larry, Moe, and Curly"

A Katawa shoujo reference and a 9 hours 9 persons 9 doors reference. It's like you're intentionally trying to make me happy. those two games were some of my favorites that I've played recently.

Regarding endgame, I usually grind the elite 4 for experience and then tool around.

as for names, how bout "the good, the bad, and the ugly"? (steel, ice, rock respectively)

As much as I really hate to say this, I've never played 9 hours 9 persons 9 doors, so I don't know what I did that referenced them.

And yeah. I thought Katawa Shoujo was a pretty good game. And you can't beat free.

I figured you named Relicanth "Allice" after the eygptian princess who was kept in cryostatis in a block of Ice-9 from 999, since they're both ancient 'n stuff.

Katawa Shoujo is my favorite game of the year so far. I beat Hanako, Shizune, and Lilly's routes and I'm starting Emi's. Funnily enough, I was going for a run today, but it was cold out and my chest was real sore from weight lifting, so my heart was beating like crazy and the first thing that came to mind was how much I felt like Hisao.

As for the regi names If you want another suggestion "Ed, Edd, and Eddy" (after my favorite cartoon as a kid.)

I see.

As for Dragon Age 2, I'm sure you've heard by now that the reviews of it are... mixed at best.

Personally, I'm waiting to see how ME3 does as well. It could be bad for bioware if it bombs. I doubt that'll happen, but it could, no?

Yeah, I am quite interested to see whether ME3 suceeds or not, however, I doubt it will completely bomb.

From what I could tell, the only reason DA2 failed was because they rushed it. I think that ME is a more popular bioware series than DA, so chances are that bioware is putting most of their effort into making ME3 good.

Actually, it's after my grandmother.

Also, there are a lot of 9s in that game, I take it?

Oh, well that's fine too.

And yes, there are a lot of 9s in the game. It's kind of an arc number.

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ArcNumber

Hey, I was kinda hoping it was a Herman Cain video game.

Spoiler

By the way, I'm thinking about Lping pokemon FireRed next. Is that something ya'll would be interested in seeing?

 

[emeraldrafael]

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Also:

Spoiler

What should we name the Regi pokemon? I was thinking "Larry, Moe, and Curly"

Since no one saw/guessed/cared/could figure out, and i told you I'd tell you what <url=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.322711-Lets-Play-Pokemon-Ruby-Post-Game-1-In-which-we-go-sailing?page=23#13745735>my choice was a reference to i fgured i'd quote you and let you know.

its a reference to the dark tower series by Stephen King. They are the three other main human characters that roland draws into his group and makes into gunslingers and a part of his ka-tet.

In the book, they called John "Jake" cause tahts the name he liked and wanted people to call him. But his real name in the series is John Chambers, so I thought I'd use John to throw people off. I could have used Bama, but i dont think it would look right if you had choosen my naming scheme.

 

[sextus the crazy]

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Also:

Spoiler

What should we name the Regi pokemon? I was thinking "Larry, Moe, and Curly"

Since no one saw/guessed/cared/could figure out, and i told you I'd tell you what <url=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.322711-Lets-Play-Pokemon-Ruby-Post-Game-1-In-which-we-go-sailing?page=23#13745735>my choice was a reference to i fgured i'd quote you and let you know.

its a reference to the dark tower series by Stephen King. They are the three other main human characters that roland draws into his group and makes into gunslingers and a part of his ka-tet.

In the book, they called John "Jake" cause tahts the name he liked and wanted people to call him. But his real name in the series is John Chambers, so I thought I'd use John to throw people off. I could have used Bama, but i dont think it would look right if you had choosen my naming scheme.

I haven't read the dark tower yet cuz I'm not much of a fiction reader. That said, I've heard good things about it.

 

[CM156_v1legacy]

[HEADING=2]Let?s Play: Pokemon Ruby Post Game 2: In which we draw[/HEADING]​

Spoiler

We should be finishing the LP soon

Basically, we have to go backwards, turn, move that way, and then use strength to open the door.

My question, again, is how this works

27 ultra balls later...

You have to wait two minutes.

...

Anyone bring a deck of cards?

Go fish. Oh, it's open

23 ultra balls later...

We need to go to the center of the room and use "Fly"

47 ultra balls later...

Well, that was fun

So it's like the internet. In real life.

I'm the garsh darn champion, skippy.

...

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OH COME ON! The translators were just effing with us!

Nah, I'm really a ghost

Kid, you need a new hobby.

And then, there's THESE guys

OH, I'm sorry. Is beating the champion not enough?

And I still won. Shows what those are worth

You're right. She's likely on steroids

If you win battles in links, these guys will become your fans. No real reason, though.

Just thought I'd stop by here. Ya know, I was thinking. What if Ted Nugent ran these parks?

My God!

Well, that was fun.

But there's still something to take on:

Showtime!

Question time: What did you like about this LP? What didn't you like, so I know what I can improve on?

Oh, and my current plan is to LP pokemon FireRed after this. That sound like something you'd like to see? Since I didn't actually play FR, I'll be interested to see how they changed it from the original.

 

[sage42]

I thought is was fun the read through this LP. I don't know how you could improve upon it sadly. But I would like to see a FireRed LP, I would like to see say a Gold/Silver/Crystal more but I'm sure I could find one on youtube or something.

 

[Melon Hunter]

[HEADING=2]Let?s Play: Pokemon Ruby Post Game 2: In which we draw[/HEADING]​

Spoiler

We should be finishing the LP soon

Basically, we have to go backwards, turn, move that way, and then use strength to open the door.

My question, again, is how this works

27 ultra balls later...

You have to wait two minutes.

...

Anyone bring a deck of cards?

Go fish. Oh, it's open

23 ultra balls later...

We need to go to the center of the room and use "Fly"

47 ultra balls later...

Well, that was fun

So it's like the internet. In real life.

I'm the garsh darn champion, skippy.

...

...

OH COME ON! The translators were just effing with us!

Nah, I'm really a ghost

Kid, you need a new hobby.

And then, there's THESE guys

OH, I'm sorry. Is beating the champion not enough?

And I still won. Shows what those are worth

You're right. She's likely on steroids

If you win battles in links, these guys will become your fans. No real reason, though.

Just thought I'd stop by here. Ya know, I was thinking. What if Ted Nugent ran these parks?

My God!

Well, that was fun.

But there's still something to take on:

Showtime!

Question time: What did you like about this LP? What didn't you like, so I know what I can improve on?

Oh, and my current plan is to LP pokemon FireRed after this. That sound like something you'd like to see? Since I didn't actually play FR, I'll be interested to see how they changed it from the original.

I can't really say there was anything bad with this LP at all. I think you made the right decision to drop the emo Raven persona at the start, as your own narration has supplied plenty of humour. Overall a very good screenshot LP.

As for FireRed - sounds good. However, can you get hold of emulators for any other platforms? I'd love to see a HeartGold/SoulSilver (or just Gold/Silver) or Platinum LP.

 

[CM156_v1legacy]

I thought is was fun the read through this LP. I don't know how you could improve upon it sadly. But I would like to see a FireRed LP, I would like to see say a Gold/Silver/Crystal more but I'm sure I could find one on youtube or something.

[HEADING=2]Let?s Play: Pokemon Ruby Post Game 2: In which we draw[/HEADING]​

Spoiler

We should be finishing the LP soon

Basically, we have to go backwards, turn, move that way, and then use strength to open the door.

My question, again, is how this works

27 ultra balls later...

You have to wait two minutes.

...

Anyone bring a deck of cards?

Go fish. Oh, it's open

23 ultra balls later...

We need to go to the center of the room and use "Fly"

47 ultra balls later...

Well, that was fun

So it's like the internet. In real life.

I'm the garsh darn champion, skippy.

...

...

OH COME ON! The translators were just effing with us!

Nah, I'm really a ghost

Kid, you need a new hobby.

And then, there's THESE guys

OH, I'm sorry. Is beating the champion not enough?

And I still won. Shows what those are worth

You're right. She's likely on steroids

If you win battles in links, these guys will become your fans. No real reason, though.

Just thought I'd stop by here. Ya know, I was thinking. What if Ted Nugent ran these parks?

My God!

Well, that was fun.

But there's still something to take on:

Showtime!

Question time: What did you like about this LP? What didn't you like, so I know what I can improve on?

Oh, and my current plan is to LP pokemon FireRed after this. That sound like something you'd like to see? Since I didn't actually play FR, I'll be interested to see how they changed it from the original.

I can't really say there was anything bad with this LP at all. I think you made the right decision to drop the emo Raven persona at the start, as your own narration has supplied plenty of humour. Overall a very good screenshot LP.

As for FireRed - sounds good. However, can you get hold of emulators for any other platforms? I'd love to see a HeartGold/SoulSilver (or just Gold/Silver) or Platinum LP.

Aw, well, thanks guys. Personally, I didn't much care for the persona, and I was looking for any excuse to drop it.

Actually, that's part of the plan. I'm searching around for a good way to do a Pearl LP (Not much a fan of Platinum for some reason), followed by a SoulSilver one, after FireRed.

 

[ChupathingyX]

Well I enjoyed it, don't know how you could improve other than looking over your posts and not double posting images.

Anyone else ever wondered how CatDog defecated?

 

[emeraldrafael]

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I haven't read the dark tower yet cuz I'm not much of a fiction reader. That said, I've heard good things about it.

Its a very good series.

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Question time: What did you like about this LP? What didn't you like, so I know what I can improve on?

I guess I would have liked to see your pokemon have personality, but I know how you were on that. still I liked that since it was a little awkward to play the part you wanted to give raven, it was nice just getting commentary.

Oh, and my current plan is to LP pokemon FireRed after this. That sound like something you'd like to see? Since I didn't actually play FR, I'll be interested to see how they changed it from the original.

I'd like to see it. I'd tell you to do a Nuzlocke but I know what you said about those so Im not too worried about if you will or not.

So thats all i can really say. maybe some more personalities. I'd recommend you a hack and say play scorched earth but its up to you.

 

[CM156_v1legacy]

Well I enjoyed it, don't know how you could improve other than looking over your posts and not double posting images.

Anyone else ever wondered how CatDog defecated?

Yeah, sometimes I miss those. I've managed to find the problem, though

And yes. But then again, I was young, and I tended to overthink things

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I haven't read the dark tower yet cuz I'm not much of a fiction reader. That said, I've heard good things about it.

Its a very good series.

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Question time: What did you like about this LP? What didn't you like, so I know what I can improve on?

I guess I would have liked to see your pokemon have personality, but I know how you were on that. still I liked that since it was a little awkward to play the part you wanted to give raven, it was nice just getting commentary.

Oh, and my current plan is to LP pokemon FireRed after this. That sound like something you'd like to see? Since I didn't actually play FR, I'll be interested to see how they changed it from the original.

I'd like to see it. I'd tell you to do a Nuzlocke but I know what you said about those so Im not too worried about if you will or not.

So thats all i can really say. maybe some more personalities. I'd recommend you a hack and say play scorched earth but its up to you.

Well, I may do a nuzlocke for SoulSilver. Maybe. It's something I'll take into consideration, that's for sure.

 

[emeraldrafael]

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Well, I may do a nuzlocke for SoulSilver. Maybe. It's something I'll take into consideration, that's for sure.

Alright. well, Im not going to say you should, just I find they bring an appreciation for the game, and that they can be fun to do. Its certainly not for everyone, and they get real easy half way through runs and you get fainted on a bull shit crit to just say fuck that noise im reviving him. But if you can complete one (and honestly) its a great sense of reward.

 

[CM156_v1legacy]

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Well, I may do a nuzlocke for SoulSilver. Maybe. It's something I'll take into consideration, that's for sure.

Alright. well, Im not going to say you should, just I find they bring an appreciation for the game, and that they can be fun to do. Its certainly not for everyone, and they get real easy half way through runs and you get fainted on a bull shit crit to just say fuck that noise im reviving him. But if you can complete one (and honestly) its a great sense of reward.

What I'm considering is a variation and it becomes a "If it faints, it goes in the box. If you lose all your pokemon, you've failed the challenge. Continue without the rules"

 

[emeraldrafael]

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Well, I may do a nuzlocke for SoulSilver. Maybe. It's something I'll take into consideration, that's for sure.

Alright. well, Im not going to say you should, just I find they bring an appreciation for the game, and that they can be fun to do. Its certainly not for everyone, and they get real easy half way through runs and you get fainted on a bull shit crit to just say fuck that noise im reviving him. But if you can complete one (and honestly) its a great sense of reward.

What I'm considering is a variation and it becomes a "If it faints, it goes in the box. If you lose all your pokemon, you've failed the challenge. Continue without the rules"

Ah, I see. well, theres a few variations you could use. why I like to do is if i want a run to continue, if a pokemon faints, the next town you are in you have the option to revive them IF you pay money equal to their level times 100. this can only be used once per town and on one pokemon. if you do not use it in that town you lose the oppotunity (so basically if you have two fainted pokemon, and you choose to revive one, the oher is dead, and if you choose to revive neither, both are dead).

But I do like your idea. I take it you mean a party wipe when you say lose all your pokemon, or d you mean all your pokemon including ones in the box?

 

[CM156_v1legacy]

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Well, I may do a nuzlocke for SoulSilver. Maybe. It's something I'll take into consideration, that's for sure.

Alright. well, Im not going to say you should, just I find they bring an appreciation for the game, and that they can be fun to do. Its certainly not for everyone, and they get real easy half way through runs and you get fainted on a bull shit crit to just say fuck that noise im reviving him. But if you can complete one (and honestly) its a great sense of reward.

What I'm considering is a variation and it becomes a "If it faints, it goes in the box. If you lose all your pokemon, you've failed the challenge. Continue without the rules"

Ah, I see. well, theres a few variations you could use. why I like to do is if i want a run to continue, if a pokemon faints, the next town you are in you have the option to revive them IF you pay money equal to their level times 100. this can only be used once per town and on one pokemon. if you do not use it in that town you lose the oppotunity (so basically if you have two fainted pokemon, and you choose to revive one, the oher is dead, and if you choose to revive neither, both are dead).

But I do like your idea. I take it you mean a party wipe when you say lose all your pokemon, or d you mean all your pokemon including ones in the box?

I mean all the ones in your box. Because I wouldn't want to give up on the story.

 

[Solo-Wing]

OI! You still need to catch Latios!

 

[emeraldrafael]

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I mean all the ones in your box. Because I wouldn't want to give up on the story.

Oka, the only thing I can say is mybe you should keep any pokemon you lose as dead, and just replace them. Of coures you keep one, so you can catch others, but after that put it back in the box. But thats just me.

 

[GodofDisaster]

I remember catcing the Regis myself, fun to do, but God were they annoying to catch, think it took me like 30-50 ultra balls for each one.

I liked the nick named system you had going, and the humor through out the lets play. As for things you need to improve on as far as I know, you did a

Spoiler

Also I hope you do play Fire Red, I've played the opposite version Leaf Green and it is a really good game, keeping in everything that the orginal games had, except for a few changes such as allowing access to new locations and a few Gymleader TM changes. (Example Giovanni doesn't hand out fissure like he did in Blue and Red)

 

[CM156_v1legacy]

[HEADING=2]Let?s Play: Pokemon Ruby Post Game 3: In which we catch another powerful entity[/HEADING]​

Spoiler

I should start by saying that I spent 2 hours looking for Latios, and was unable to find him. There's a good chance I may not be able to. Sorry Solo-wing

You know what time it is!

Man, they need to get better contractors. There's holes in the floor everywhere! I'm calling OSHA [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Administration]!

This was much harder to do on an emulator than I would have expected

So here we are.

It didn't just "Appear", my friend

But then: GLOBAL WARMING!

Happy year of the Dragon everybody

Better check to see how the world is doing now

This place looks fine

We could fight again, but we won't

Same goes for this guy

You know, when I went to Costa Rica, I was told it was illegal to go up on the side of the volcano, because it was active and unsafe. And yet these guys see no problem with it

The world looks like it's doing fine

But one foe remains

Next time: The real final battle

Question time: What do you generally save your master ball for?

 

[Solo-Wing]

[HEADING=2]Let?s Play: Pokemon Ruby Post Game 3: In which we catch another powerful entity[/HEADING]​

I should start by saying that I spent 2 hours looking for Latios, and was unable to find him. There's a good chance I may not be able to. Sorry Solo-wing

Question time: What do you generally save your master ball for?

D:

I normally save it for the roaming pokemon. LIKE LATIAS LATIOS. (I played Sapphire. never Ruby...)