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paladinlost) wrote2017-09-02 07:50 pm
paladinlost) wrote2017-09-02 07:50 pm
Lunar Gym Info/Requests
The Gym
The Aesthetics
Seen from above, the Lunar Gym resembles a hexagonal sun in the middle of large gardens. Seen from within, it is a mix of large rooms with white surfaces and black furniture, with little other color to be seen. The lighting, while usually coming from round uncovered white bulb, may sometimes be replaced by the purple flames of a Chandelure. The effect can be either soothing or unsettling, depending on one's preferences.
The Gym is open from Monday to Thursday, from dusk to dawn. But is it truly empty at other times?
The Gardens
Gardens that surround most of the gym, separated in five sections. Various pathways run through the north, southeast and southwest sections, sneaking between hundreds of night-blooming flowers. A few lanterns shaped like full moons are spread throughout, allowing visitors to behold the grounds at their best without risk of injury. Large basins surrounding a fountain take up most of the space in the northeast and northwest gardens. Both pathways and basins are built from mirror pieces, polished daily by Cecil's team.
The Entrance
A pair of entrance rooms, functionally identical. These are the only rooms with decorated floors; someone paying attention to the ground will recognize that the black spots covering the tiles are small symbols, representing the various types a Pokémon can be. Strangely enough, it appears that the black arrows connecting them have been incorrectly placed, and are now pointing in the wrong direction...
The Corridor
A pure white hexagonal corridor connecting the other rooms. Well, mostly pure white; some of its walls are adorned by a set of six paintings, each odder than the previous:
- A fire so great and terrible, the sea that surrounds it is boiling;
- A long frozen lance, piercing an ornate metallic shield;
- A large spider, feasting on a helpless bird caught in its web;
- A dragon, falling from the skies as lightning strikes it;
- A tiny fairy, engulfed by a menacing fanged shadow;
- A brave warrior, marching unharmed through pools of acid.
In addition, a PC found to the south of the room allows challengers to select their favored type of match, and randomly chooses Cecil's team if necessary. It also allows challengers to make changes to their own team.
The Waiting Rooms
Twin rooms at opposite ends of the Gym. Each includes three large, comfortable bean bag chairs and a large table, to allow challengers to relax and rest before or after the battle. Pokémon are welcome, as long as they are not too large or destructive for the premises. The doors can be locked from the insides, allowing for privacy, though one must remember that Cecil has many Pokémon who can kick them down if needed.
The Kitchen
A normal kitchen, with plenty of counter space, all the appliances one might need, and room for six. Challengers are welcome to prepare themselves a meal after arriving or before leaving, though they can also eat their fill from the leftovers stored in the fridge. Cleaning after one's self is, of course, basic courtesy. A door leads to the back garden.
The Study
Cecil's study, containing a work desk, a large bookshelf and another of those bean bag chairs. Cecil naps there in between challenges, when he's not busy with maintenance or paperwork. Off-limits to challengers, barring a personal invitation. A door leads to the back garden.
The Battlefield
Mirrors, mirrors on the walls, ground and ceiling, who is the strongest of them all? Their presence makes battles visually interesting, certainly, but perhaps they hide secrets of their own...?
Regular Gym Teams
Additional Pokémon for Mirror Matches
Aegislash x3, Aerodactyl, Alolan Ninetales, Altaria, Archeops, Aurorus, Avalugg, Beartic, Beheeyem, Blaziken, Breloom, Carbink, Castform, Centiskorch, Ceruledge, Cherrim, Cinderace, Clefairy, Coalossal, Conkeldurr, Corsola, Corviknight, Cradily, Delibird, Delphox, Ditto, Eelektross, Electrode, Florges, Flygon, Frosmoth, Furfrou, Gardevoir, Garganacl, Glimmora, Greninja, Gyarados x2, Hatterene, Hawlucha, Haxorus, Houndoom x2, Hydreigon, Infernape, Jumpluff, Kingambit, Kommo-o, Lapras, Ledian, Lilligant x2, Lucario, Lumineon, Lunatone, Luxray, Meowstic, Mienshao, Mimikyu, Minior, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Ninetales, Noivern, Omastar, Oricorio x2, Palossand, Pangoro, Pincurchin, Primarina, Pyroar, Quagsire, Quaquaval, Qwilfish, Rapidash x2, Roaring Moon, Roserade, Sableye, Sawsbuck, Sneasler, Swanna, Talonflame, Tangrowth, Tinkaton, Togekiss, Trevenant, Turtonator, Tyrantrum, Umbreon, Ursaluna, Venomoth, Weavile, Whiscash, Zebstrika
Gym Rewards:
- P15000
- One (1) Shell Bell
- One (1) Selenian Badge
- One (1) free egg
Badge Request Procedure
Two types of battle are available: Regular Matches and Mirror Matches.
Regular Match
Explanation: A match against one of four existing teams, randomly selected by the PC in the corridor. During regular matches, Cecil is somewhat more merciful; in fact, a challenger whose attacks are not quite as effective as they should be may lead him to use weak attacks that should not possibly cause damage...
Prerequisites: None, though a full team of level 100 Pokémon is strongly recommended.
Regular Match Randomization Form:
<b>Name:</b>
<b>Randomize me!</b>
Regular Match Strategy Form:
<b>Team:</b>
<b>Strategy:</b>
Mirror Match
Explanation: A match between two identical teams at max level, available only to the strongest and most confident trainers. During a mirror match, Cecil offers no mercy. An overconfident challenger who does not understand the Gym's theme is in for a bad time.
Prerequisites: A full team of level 100 Pokémon, from species that Cecil also trains. An understanding of the Gym's true nature is strongly recommended.
Mirror Match Form:
<b>Name:</b>
<b>Team:</b>
<b>Strategy:</b>
The Aesthetics
Seen from above, the Lunar Gym resembles a hexagonal sun in the middle of large gardens. Seen from within, it is a mix of large rooms with white surfaces and black furniture, with little other color to be seen. The lighting, while usually coming from round uncovered white bulb, may sometimes be replaced by the purple flames of a Chandelure. The effect can be either soothing or unsettling, depending on one's preferences.
The Gym is open from Monday to Thursday, from dusk to dawn. But is it truly empty at other times?
The Gardens
Gardens that surround most of the gym, separated in five sections. Various pathways run through the north, southeast and southwest sections, sneaking between hundreds of night-blooming flowers. A few lanterns shaped like full moons are spread throughout, allowing visitors to behold the grounds at their best without risk of injury. Large basins surrounding a fountain take up most of the space in the northeast and northwest gardens. Both pathways and basins are built from mirror pieces, polished daily by Cecil's team.
The Entrance
A pair of entrance rooms, functionally identical. These are the only rooms with decorated floors; someone paying attention to the ground will recognize that the black spots covering the tiles are small symbols, representing the various types a Pokémon can be. Strangely enough, it appears that the black arrows connecting them have been incorrectly placed, and are now pointing in the wrong direction...
The Corridor
A pure white hexagonal corridor connecting the other rooms. Well, mostly pure white; some of its walls are adorned by a set of six paintings, each odder than the previous:
- A fire so great and terrible, the sea that surrounds it is boiling;
- A long frozen lance, piercing an ornate metallic shield;
- A large spider, feasting on a helpless bird caught in its web;
- A dragon, falling from the skies as lightning strikes it;
- A tiny fairy, engulfed by a menacing fanged shadow;
- A brave warrior, marching unharmed through pools of acid.
In addition, a PC found to the south of the room allows challengers to select their favored type of match, and randomly chooses Cecil's team if necessary. It also allows challengers to make changes to their own team.
The Waiting Rooms
Twin rooms at opposite ends of the Gym. Each includes three large, comfortable bean bag chairs and a large table, to allow challengers to relax and rest before or after the battle. Pokémon are welcome, as long as they are not too large or destructive for the premises. The doors can be locked from the insides, allowing for privacy, though one must remember that Cecil has many Pokémon who can kick them down if needed.
The Kitchen
A normal kitchen, with plenty of counter space, all the appliances one might need, and room for six. Challengers are welcome to prepare themselves a meal after arriving or before leaving, though they can also eat their fill from the leftovers stored in the fridge. Cleaning after one's self is, of course, basic courtesy. A door leads to the back garden.
The Study
Cecil's study, containing a work desk, a large bookshelf and another of those bean bag chairs. Cecil naps there in between challenges, when he's not busy with maintenance or paperwork. Off-limits to challengers, barring a personal invitation. A door leads to the back garden.
The Battlefield
Mirrors, mirrors on the walls, ground and ceiling, who is the strongest of them all? Their presence makes battles visually interesting, certainly, but perhaps they hide secrets of their own...?
Regular Gym Teams
| New | Waxing | Full | Waning |
| Luxray (lvl 100) | Arbok (lvl 100) | Clefable (lvl 100) | Dragonite (lvl 100) |
| Gardevoir (lvl 100) | Gyarados (lvl 100) | Banette (lvl 100) | Blissey (lvl 100) |
| Lucario (lvl 100) | Sandslash (lvl 100) | Butterfree (lvl 100) | Heracross (lvl 100) |
| Steelix (lvl 100) | Volcarona (lvl 100) | Arcanine (lvl 100) | Lapras (lvl 100) |
| Froslass (lvl 100) | Zoroark (lvl 100) | Meganium (lvl 100) | Chandelure (lvl 100) |
| Goodra (lvl 100) | Persian (lvl 100) | Milotic (lvl 100) | Chesnaught (lvl 100) |
Additional Pokémon for Mirror Matches
Aegislash x3, Aerodactyl, Alolan Ninetales, Altaria, Archeops, Aurorus, Avalugg, Beartic, Beheeyem, Blaziken, Breloom, Carbink, Castform, Centiskorch, Ceruledge, Cherrim, Cinderace, Clefairy, Coalossal, Conkeldurr, Corsola, Corviknight, Cradily, Delibird, Delphox, Ditto, Eelektross, Electrode, Florges, Flygon, Frosmoth, Furfrou, Gardevoir, Garganacl, Glimmora, Greninja, Gyarados x2, Hatterene, Hawlucha, Haxorus, Houndoom x2, Hydreigon, Infernape, Jumpluff, Kingambit, Kommo-o, Lapras, Ledian, Lilligant x2, Lucario, Lumineon, Lunatone, Luxray, Meowstic, Mienshao, Mimikyu, Minior, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, Ninetales, Noivern, Omastar, Oricorio x2, Palossand, Pangoro, Pincurchin, Primarina, Pyroar, Quagsire, Quaquaval, Qwilfish, Rapidash x2, Roaring Moon, Roserade, Sableye, Sawsbuck, Sneasler, Swanna, Talonflame, Tangrowth, Tinkaton, Togekiss, Trevenant, Turtonator, Tyrantrum, Umbreon, Ursaluna, Venomoth, Weavile, Whiscash, Zebstrika
Gym Rewards:
- P15000
- One (1) Shell Bell
- One (1) Selenian Badge
- One (1) free egg
Badge Request Procedure
Two types of battle are available: Regular Matches and Mirror Matches.
Regular Match
Explanation: A match against one of four existing teams, randomly selected by the PC in the corridor. During regular matches, Cecil is somewhat more merciful; in fact, a challenger whose attacks are not quite as effective as they should be may lead him to use weak attacks that should not possibly cause damage...
Prerequisites: None, though a full team of level 100 Pokémon is strongly recommended.
Regular Match Randomization Form:
<b>Name:</b>
<b>Randomize me!</b>
Regular Match Strategy Form:
<b>Team:</b>
<b>Strategy:</b>
Mirror Match
Explanation: A match between two identical teams at max level, available only to the strongest and most confident trainers. During a mirror match, Cecil offers no mercy. An overconfident challenger who does not understand the Gym's theme is in for a bad time.
Prerequisites: A full team of level 100 Pokémon, from species that Cecil also trains. An understanding of the Gym's true nature is strongly recommended.
Mirror Match Form:
<b>Name:</b>
<b>Team:</b>
<b>Strategy:</b>
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Randomize me!
Thace is trying to face all the Aurora Gyms before he joins the League.
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Strategy:
Thace has decided that Cecil’s gym doesn’t suit his preferred strategy very well. He doesn’t like to take risks if he can avoid it, but this gym is going to require him to pit his Pokemon against super effective moves. He’s brought revives in case of accidental fainting, but is going to try to avoid it if at all possible, and many many potions and other curative items. If he doesn’t have the time to craft thorough (and as-minimal-damage-as-possible) wins, he’s going to come in hard, and fast. He is anxious during the whole thing, and ready to switch out his Pokemon to keep his strategy going whenever Cecil does. He also doesn’t speak a word, using hand signals exclusively to hopefully keep Cecil and his Pokemon guessing about what’s coming next.
Vs Dragonite
—Acxa comes out with a Blizzard right away, which will be super accurate due to her Hidden Ability. Then she’ll use Aurora Veil, and go back to powering Blizzards with Laser Focus until she’s hanging on by a thread. She’ll shoot off a quick Toxic and switch.
—Brodar will throw out a Draco Meteor, tank for a turn for Acxa healing, and leave with a Tailwind.
—Zaivar will start with Heal Block and Crafty Shield, and hit with Play Rough for as long as they can manage. They’ll hit with another Heal Block before he leaves.
—Hopefully during the above Dragonite will go down, but Acxa will come in again and Laser Focus Blizzard a couple times to hopefully finish it if Dragonite hasn’t.
Vs Blissey
—Brodar will come in with Supersonic, tank for off-field healing, and leave with Super Fang.
—Zaivar will come in with Heal Block and jump back out.
—Ankuyr will come in and Bulk Up for as many turns as they safely can. By then their HP will be dangerously low, so they’ll Endure, and use Reversal!
—hopefully Blissey will go down from that, but Brodar will come back in with more Supersonic, Super Fang if her HP is still fairly high, and then Boomburst to hopefully finish it.
Vs Heracross
—Zaivar will set Crafty Shield and Play Rough several times. They will tank for other off-field healing and then jump out with a Metal Sound as a parting move.
—Brodar will come in with a Super Sonic and start spamming Fly.
—Hopefully that will be enough, but Acxa will come back in and use the cover of their Hail to attack with Moonblasts.
Vs Lapras
—Dzur comes in with Sand Attack several times. Then will hit with Rock Tomb and Stone Edge.
—Dzur will probably have to come out and Zaivar will come in with Heal Block and tank a little bit for off-field healing.
—Brodar will come in with Tailwind, Supersonic, and Wild Charge to hopefully finish it.
Vs Chandalure
—Gyxdo comes in and sets Sandstorm before spamming Earthquake and Rock Tomb as long as possible. When things get down to the wire, Gyxdo will tank for healing.
—Brodar will come in with Taunt and Water Pulse!
—Hopefully that was enough but Ankuyr will come in to tank for off-field healing so that Gyxdo and Brodar can do their thing again.
Vs Chesnaught
—Acxa will start with her HA Laser Focused Blizzards and things are going slow, tank for a turn for off-field healing.
—Zaivar will come in Crafty Shield and Play Rough for a turn or two
—if that’s not enough Gyxdo will hit with Flamethrower a few times and tank for off-field healing
—Brodar will finish it with Fly!
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Throughout the battle, it seems the attacks of Thace's Pokémon do far less damage than they should, somehow. Why, when Osmose gets hit by Brodar's Fly, he even starts giggling! How odd.
Of course, Thace is more than welcome to request another match after a day's rest. He can even grab food from the kitchen and stay in one of the side rooms in the meantime. Until he's ready to try again, Cecil recommends that he enjoy the atmosphere and decoration of the Gym. He sounds particularly proud of the six paintings displayed in the main corridor...
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and mebasically had no idea how inverse matches work, oops! (ICly Thace didn't even know they were possible)Thace gets increasingly agitated during, and will actually have pantomime discussions with his Pokemon during healings. He will switch strategy on the fly, and notice the damage done by attacks he knows should do little to nothing to his team (or are doing nothing when he knows they should be super effective). Unfortunately by the time he figures it out he'll be too deep in a hole to salvage the match. He'll forfeit probably 5/6s of the way through, and immediately request another match the next day.
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Would you like me to randomize the new team immediately?
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steel typesPokemon with lots of resistances. It's going to be great!no subject
As a bonus, while he plans his team, a batch of freshly-baked cookies will come out of the oven. Enjoy!
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Strategy:
After a frustrated lover’s spat over the confusion of the gym’s gimmick, making up, and another strategy session together, Thace feels a little better about this battle than the last one. He still can’t have a battle to his preferred style, because guess who mainlines steel-types? But he has a few that aren’t part steel, and has ransacked his stores for as many healing items of all kinds as he can. Berries and lemonades and fresh waters and he’s even pulled out all the potions and things he’s never really used before.
Vs Arbok
—Pevox is sent in first with Hypnosis, Misty Terrain and Moonblast (if Hypnosis isn’t successful or wears off, Taunt). Lather rinse repeat
—Vruli will come in to tank for healing, and then fire off a Solar Beam, then some Brick Break.
—if that’s not enough, even though he’s weak, Trax will come in and Hammer Arm a couple times.
Vs Gyarados
—Vruli will come in with Taunt, Supersonic, Howl, Whirlpool and Surfs, while refreshing Taunt. She will Rest and Sleep Talk if she needs to. Thace will take a turn to heal others while she Rests.
—Lahn comes in to refresh Taunt and use some Iron Tails. U-Turn if he needs to get out before Gyarados goes down.
—Trax is on standby as a backup’s backup to slam down some Taunts and Laser Focused Earthquakes before he’s damaged too much which should hopefully take Gyarados down.
Vs Sandslash
—Lahn Taunts, Nasty Plot then Power Gem. He’ll refresh Taunt as necessary, and some Double Teams when he gets a chance.
—Vruli will come in and Supersonic and Taunt, then tank for off-field healing, before laying in with Thunder Punch and Thunder Fang, refreshing Taunt as necessary.
—Trax is fulfilling his role as backup’s backup will Swords Dance, Laser Focus and Smack Down
Vs Volcarona
—Trax either comes in or stays in and starts with Toxic and a couple Mud-Slaps to lower accuracy. Then a U-Turn!
—Pevox comes back in with Hypnosis. If it takes, Thace heals all his other Pokemon while Volcarona sleeps. Then Taunt and Moonblast, with Life Dew and Wish as needed for self healing.
—if the healing can’t keep up Rorlka will come in with Taunt, Role Play and then Future Sight and some Psychics.
Vs Zoroark
—Rorlka is either coming in or staying in. Taunt as always. Calm Mind, Future Sight, Kinesis and a couple Psychics. Recover will see use for self-healing. Lather rinse repeat.
—Athvrix is coming in with Reflect. Then she’ll use Future Sight and Sucker Punch. And maybe some Psychic once she’s out of Sucker Punch.
—Trax is the backup’s backup again, if he needs to. Swords Dance, Laser Focus and Earthquake.
Vs Persian
—Trax comes in first with Super Fang! He’ll tank for healing, and then Laser Focus Earthquake then out.
—Athvrix will come out fighting with Shadow Ball for as long as she can
—Vruli will also be using Shadow Ball if she needs to come in.
—Pevox will try for Hypnosis and Future Sight and Psychic
—Rorlka will Calm Mind and Future Sight
—Lahn …will use Pay Day, because he can but mostly to knock the other Persian off guard a bit.
what Persian wouldn’t feel the urge to pounce them with all those shiny coins rolling aroundMud Slap and Bite will be his main attacks.no subject
Please choose one of Cecil's species so I can show you the potential movelists for your free egg!
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Also I just realized I'm on the baby bird's account. It's me, I swear!
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Eevee
Moveset A: Bite, Charm, Confide, Covet, Detect, Headbutt, Iron Tail, Mud-Slap, Natural Gift, Rest, Return, Round, Snore, Stored Power, Swagger, Tackle
Moveset B: Attract, Bite, Charm, Covet, Detect, Dig, Headbutt, Iron Tail, Mud-Slap, Return, Round, Snore, Stored Power, Swagger
Moveset C: Bite, Charm, Covet, Detect, Headbutt, Hyper Voice, Iron Tail, Mud-Slap, Stored Power, Return, Round
Moveset D: Bite, Charm, Covet, Detect, Facade, Mud-Slap, Return, Round, Shadow Ball, Stored Power, Toxic
Moveset E: Bite, Charm, Covet, Detect, Dig, Growl, Helping Hand, Mud-Slap, Return, Round, Shadow Ball, Stored Power, Tail Whip, Toxic
Moveset F: Charm, Covet, Detect, Double Team, Mud-Slap, Quick Attack, Return, Round, Stored Power, Tail Whip, Toxic
Moveset G: Charm, Covet, Detect, Dig, Endure, Mud-Slap, Return, Round, Stored Power, Swift
Moveset H: Bide, Charm, Covet, Detect, Endure, Growl, Mud-Slap, Protect, Rest, Return, Round, Stored Power, Swagger, Toxic
Moveset I: Bite, Body Slam, Charm, Covet, Detect, Dig, Growl, Iron Tail, Mud-Slap, Return, Round, Stored Power, Tackle, Take Down
Moveset J: Baby-Doll Eyes, Captivate, Charm, Covet, Detect, Iron Tail, Mud-Slap, Quick Attack, Return, Round, Stored Power, Tail Whip
Moveset K: Charm, Covet, Detect, Double Team, Growl, Iron Tail, Mud-Slap, Natural Gift, Quick Attack, Return, Round, Stored Power, Tackle, Tail Whip, Take Down
Moveset L: Baby-Doll Eyes, Captivate, Charm, Covet, Growl, Hyper Voice, Mud-Slap, Return, Round, Stored Power
Moveset M: Baby-Doll Eyes, Captivate, Charm, Covet, Detect, Iron Tail, Mud-Slap, Return, Round, Stored Power, Tail Whip, Toxic
Moveset N: Charm, Covet, Detect, Dig, Mud-Slap, Reflect, Return, Round, Shadow Ball, Stored Power
Personal rec: No truly fantastic set in the lot, with the same moves showing up over and over, but they're all solid.
Onix
Moveset A: Captivate, Double Team, Dragon Tail, Headbutt, Protect, Return, Rock Slide, Rollout, Round, Stealth Rock, Toxic
Moveset B: Brutal Swing, Dragon Tail, Facade, Flash Cannon, Gyro Ball, Iron Head, Return, Rock Slide, Rock Smash, Rollout, Round, Stealth Rock, Substitute, Toxic
Moveset C: Attract, Dragon Tail, Endure, Facade, Iron Head, Protect, Rest, Return, Rock Slide, Rock Smash, Rollout Round, Stealth Rock, Substitute
Personal rec: The two Aegislash-mothered movesets are superior, but there's nothing truly bad in there.
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