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Previous [link] // First [link] // Next: [link]And this concludes the "Baltoy incident"!
I honestly struggled with this page. It's not that I didn't know what would happen (that had been planned ages ago when this happened while I was playing the game), it's just that I wasn't completely sure whether it would be appropriate for all those conversations to happen while the Baltoy was on the verge of self-destructing. It probably wouldn't be realistic, but I figured this would be better than to rush everything, have them say a few words, and then show the Baltoy self-destructing. Let's just say the Baltoy was considerate of them and decided to wait… I'm kidding. (Another reason I struggled was because of that explosion… oh gosh… I've never been good with drawing explosions, so I used a reference while working on this. I hope it came out ok?)
Also, I know the part where Briss decides to call Oom out of his pokeball seems a bit foolish considering there's a Baltoy out there that's about to self-destruct, but I promise that's for a good reason (which will be shown in the next update).
In-game, Amelia really did die from a self-destruct. I was training both Amelia and Nugget in the desert, but would switch Nugget out for Amelia right away since I didn't want to risk looking Nugget. A bunch of Baltoys had already appeared before and nothing bad happened, so when I switched Nugget out, I didn't think anything of it. I don't remember exactly what happened (maybe Amelia's attack missed?) but a Baltoy used self-destruct and since Amelia wasn't at full HP, she fainted… The devastating part was, I lost the pokemon I had planned to rely on if I made it to the E4 and had the opportunity to face Steven… so I was left without a fire-type. OTL At least Nugget didn't die?
I think that's all I wanted to say about this page. I'll try to get the next part out soon. ^^
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TotoRee12 In reply to ??? [2013-09-08 05:46:07 +0000 UTC]
Yes... her death was surprising to me at first. =/ Since I had beaten a few Baltoys before this one, I really didn't think anything bad would happen... but I was wrong. OTL
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supersexyghotmew95 In reply to ??? [2013-09-07 14:12:02 +0000 UTC]
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww im sad
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TotoRee12 In reply to supersexyghotmew95 [2013-09-08 05:44:49 +0000 UTC]
Awww, I'm sorry! =C
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supersexyghotmew95 In reply to TotoRee12 [2013-09-08 14:02:20 +0000 UTC]
sigh as much as I love nuzlockes I still get sad at pokemon dieing
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TotoRee12 In reply to supersexyghotmew95 [2013-09-09 00:14:06 +0000 UTC]
I know exactly what you mean. u_u
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TotoRee12 In reply to RobbyCobalt [2013-09-08 05:44:40 +0000 UTC]
Yes, I just wish I had had more time to develop her a bit more. ^^ Heck, I wish I could've kept her alive til the E4.
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TotoRee12 In reply to carnax489 [2013-09-08 05:43:51 +0000 UTC]
Yes, her death was really unfortunate. =/
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mapsal313 In reply to ??? [2013-09-07 08:10:10 +0000 UTC]
I think having them talk is okay... Everyone deserves a few last words.
Poor Amelia... I've lost pokemon to selfdestruct too... Since then, whenever I encounter a pokemon that I know it can selfdestruct, I send out Soil, my Torterra (in my Pearl nuzlocke), or Roxas, the Graveler (in my Silver run). Yeah, these two guys have taken more selfdestructs in the face than I can count...
Looking forward to more pages!
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TotoRee12 In reply to mapsal313 [2013-09-08 05:43:37 +0000 UTC]
I'm glad to hear that! C=
Yup, selfdestruct is a horrible move... Sending out pokemon that can take the hit sounds like a really good strategy. During a soul silver run, I would send out my Quagsire to deal with pokemon that might have selfdestruct/explosion since it had the ability "damp" and my gosh... catching that pokemon was probably one of the best things that happened to me in that run. XD
And thank you! I'm hoping to update a bit more before classes start again! C=
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LuzuOL In reply to ??? [2013-09-07 05:36:26 +0000 UTC]
Don't worry too much about the "conversation while baltoy is on the verge of exploding" remember that countdown time for explosions works in a strange way in fiction...Namek is a great example
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TotoRee12 In reply to LuzuOL [2013-09-07 07:25:34 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! I guess that's true! Time seems to go slower in "pre-explosion" scenes. ^^ Although I'm not sure what Namek is? XD
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Ryutoshi In reply to ??? [2013-09-07 05:17:45 +0000 UTC]
Although Amelia's death is what truly happened, comic-wise I can't help but feel that Kiki just reinforces what much of an ass she is. Teammate is about to sacrifice her life for the team, not once mentions that she can probably take the hit better. Yup Yup!
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TotoRee12 In reply to Ryutoshi [2013-09-07 07:24:27 +0000 UTC]
Yes, I can see how her words/actions can be interpreted that way, so you're right about that. You're free to interpret them as you'd like, but her reason for not interfering with Amelia's decision will be explained in a future update. C= (In-game though, she probably would have been able to take the hit, but I wasn't training her atm since she was caught up with the others level-wise. ^^)
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Ryutoshi In reply to TotoRee12 [2013-09-07 16:17:21 +0000 UTC]
Well that's good to know at least, but like I said, I only found interesting how it went down in the comic-verse your explanation about the real events makes sense, I mean defeat a couple of Geodudes successfully and you forget those buggers can explode as well. Regardless looking forward to your next update!
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TotoRee12 In reply to Ryutoshi [2013-09-08 05:48:07 +0000 UTC]
Yes, it's that kind of overconfidence that can bite you in the butt in nuzlockes. Boy, have I learned that the hard way. X'D
And thank you! Glad to hear it! C=
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graywolf009 In reply to ??? [2013-09-07 04:08:13 +0000 UTC]
In the panel right before Amelia steps in I think you meant to say "We'd better GET going then" just thought I would point that out before I make a real comment c:
Ahh Amelia, ugh >> that would have been kind of useful camperupt are pretty tanky I feel, even though I don't think I have ever trained one? But thankfully you only lost one Pokemon instead of two or three and it doesn't look like her level moved at all from when you got her so it was literally either Amelia who hasn't been trained yet goes in and takes on for the team or the other two who have been being trained take one for the team and it's a bigger loss because you lose the time invested into training them! ugh Nuzlocke >>
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TotoRee12 In reply to graywolf009 [2013-09-07 07:22:06 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for pointing that out! (That's what I get for rushing -u-) I fixed it. C=
Yes, I'm pretty sure she would've been a useful camerupt, too. But yeah, I guess you could say that's a good thing. ^^ At this point, I remember Amelia was the pokemon on the team who had the lowest level. I figured I'd get her caught up with the others in the desert, but well... this happened... It's a shame things never work out the way we want them to in nuzlockes. =/
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Shadyserpent269 In reply to ??? [2013-09-07 03:08:12 +0000 UTC]
OH my. I was listening to Wake me up when September ends while reading this. Oddly fitting.
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TotoRee12 In reply to Shadyserpent269 [2013-09-07 07:18:20 +0000 UTC]
Oooh, I haven't heard that song in ages! XD But yes, I can see how it fits here.
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Dendino In reply to ??? [2013-09-07 02:52:22 +0000 UTC]
At least she managed to get her good byes in. Thats more than you can say for other nuzlocke deaths.
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TotoRee12 In reply to Dendino [2013-09-07 07:17:38 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, I figured she should at least do that much. ^^ But you're right; most of their deaths are sudden so they don't get to do that.
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Iceorama In reply to ??? [2013-09-07 02:06:21 +0000 UTC]
How come I'm not supprised (I figured you might not be as reckless as me and train Nugget without swaping something else in). Although I probably would have swapped the Skarmory in since those things have loads of physical defense (yet again, speeking from past experience).
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TotoRee12 In reply to Iceorama [2013-09-07 07:15:58 +0000 UTC]
At the time, I was only training Amelia and Nugget since I had already trained the others, so sending Kiki out didn't really occur to me since she was already caught up with the others level-wise.^^ But you're right. I'm sure she would've probably survived the explosion.
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Iceorama In reply to TotoRee12 [2013-09-07 17:55:18 +0000 UTC]
Everyone makes mistakes... Its what we learn from them that makes the next run better.
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TotoRee12 In reply to Iceorama [2013-09-08 05:51:55 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, that's true. It's just a shame those mistakes have to be learned the hard way. u_u
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RTJGSketch [2013-09-07 02:03:35 +0000 UTC]
Poor Amelia. Seems like numel's never get to make it far.
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TotoRee12 In reply to RTJGSketch [2013-09-07 07:13:01 +0000 UTC]
Sadly, I think you're right. Which is a shame, since they're probably really useful pokemon once they evolve. (Although, I'm only assuming that.)
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RTJGSketch In reply to TotoRee12 [2013-09-07 07:15:26 +0000 UTC]
I've used Camerupt in a non-nuzlocke playthrough before, and I can safely say that they are one of the most useful pokemon to have in RSE if you didn't pick Torchic.
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TotoRee12 In reply to RTJGSketch [2013-09-07 07:29:44 +0000 UTC]
Ooooh... now I REALLY wish I hadn't lost her. OTL
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RTJGSketch In reply to TotoRee12 [2013-09-07 07:51:21 +0000 UTC]
No don't worry; it's mostly just that they learn a few good moves via level up (Rock Slide, Earthquake, Eruption, etc). For the most part, Kip will be able to utilize most of the stuff Amelia'd learn, if only to a slightly lesser extend. Well, save for the fire moves xD
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TotoRee12 In reply to RTJGSketch [2013-09-08 05:51:10 +0000 UTC]
Haha, guess it was a really good thing she wasn't my only ground type then. Pffft, those fire moves would've really been useful! It's a shame I can't forcefully teach TMs with fire moves to any of the current team members. XD
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Amulet-Voltaire In reply to ??? [2013-09-07 01:55:44 +0000 UTC]
I usually hate numels... But Amelia was an exception R.I.P Amelia...
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TotoRee12 In reply to Amulet-Voltaire [2013-09-07 07:11:42 +0000 UTC]
Aww, it's nice to hear you liked her. ='D
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P-Stew In reply to ??? [2013-09-07 01:51:30 +0000 UTC]
Amelia you were one hell of a numel
you will be sadly missed u-u
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TotoRee12 In reply to P-Stew [2013-09-07 07:11:26 +0000 UTC]
Aww, I'm glad you thought so!
And thank you. C=
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TotoRee12 In reply to rageofkyubii [2013-09-07 07:11:06 +0000 UTC]
Unfortunately, it was inevitable. u_u
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rageofkyubii In reply to TotoRee12 [2013-09-07 14:31:35 +0000 UTC]
Very true.
Great page, btw
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PerplexedCam [2013-09-07 01:47:51 +0000 UTC]
I'm going to cry. But I must not cry because I'm a man.
AWWWWW! This is awful! I'm so sad. I like the part part, but it is still so sad.
Nice Work ;n;
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TotoRee12 In reply to PerplexedCam [2013-09-07 07:10:29 +0000 UTC]
Awww, noooo! (And for the record, there's no shame in crying regardless of gender. C= )
I'm glad you liked the part, but I'm sorry to hear that! ^^
And thank you!
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