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In which Donny gets a very, very painful reality check.
And a SANE AND REASONABLE PROFESSOR OAK?!!!/1/! WHAT MADNESS IS THIS?!
I think Professor Oak's sanity rises in direct proportion to how seriously a story takes itself. xD IDK.
Personally, I really really like Oak. I used to think he was the Yoda of pokemon: he knew everything and he always could help you. As much as I LOVE to see him be a creeper (some of them are hilarious!) in my eyes, he's got his dignity.
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Okay, I'll have to be honest with you guys, I cheated. Donahue fainted in-game in my first ever fight - and, according to the Nuzlocke rules, he was supposed to have died.
Gary's Bulbasaur was faster than my Squirtle, and for some reason I'll never know of, was clever enough to TACKLE-SPAM ME ENDLESSLY. I never saw it coming. To top it off, Donahue missed a turn just before he went down.
I didn't count this as a death. Mainly because the very first rival battle's quite possibly the only battle where you have a fair chance of losing (as opposed to later battles where you can grind beforehand). Not to mention I didn't want my run to be over (literally) before it even began.
D: Does this make me a terrible person? I have no clue.
Still, it counts as a loss for Moira. And Donahue is going to have to learn a little more about just how hard battling is.
It's not a spoiler to tell you that the Abra (Copperfield) is going to be on Gary's team. He's the Alakazam you fight on Indigo Plateau.
Also, I know Bulbasaur doesn't learn Vine Whip until level 10. :T I just thought it'd be a little more fun to see something a little more dynamic than an endless barrage of Tackle-Spam.
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What animal did you base your version of Bulbasaur on?
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Well, the art is damn fine, so I'll forgive you for not letting Donahue die in story. this time.
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I am speechless holy snap.
.......guhhhh wow.
Yknow, I actually started with a Bulbasaur in my run.
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He died.
Again and again and again.
I say 'again' because I actually restarted the whole thing and went back to get a Bulbasaur and ALL OF THEM KEPT DYING.
I just wanted to say that your art is gorgeous. Your stylization has such character. I love your rendition of all the different Pokemon.
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They can actually tackle-spam you to the death? What are the odds?
Then again, when I was playing Pokemon Black, I had to keep soft-resetting the game in order to get a jolly or timid Oshawott. The problem is -as you probably know already- that right after picking the critter of your choice, you're not forced to battle once but TWICE. And apparently after I had used soft-reset for at least 20 times, the game got pissed at me. Bianca's Tepig totaled my Oshawott with two consecutive tackles that were both critical hits O_O;. That was the shortest battle I've ever had against her, that's for sure.
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Oh, I love Oak with some dignity. The Oak meme's gotten pretty stale by now.
Love that vine whip. Poor Donny, getting whupped in his first fight, but there's nothing wrong with taking the first rival battle as a non-death...the game's not really started by that point, after all.
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Awww, thank you so much! c: I'm glad you like non-senile crazybutt Oak, he's very fun to write!
And thank you so much for the watch.
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Gloria's face looked a lot like a human face in panel 8... it kind of distracted me for a while.
Anyway, congrats on drawing a battle that I actually paid attention to! Most of the time when people draw battles I just sort of skim over it, but adding lots of dialogue in between made it more interesting.
From what I can tell, Copperfield is gonna be such a troll. He's even got the face.
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There is also a fourth rule some Nuzlockers forget about: "STORY LINE ABOVE ALL ELSE" .........If comic.
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Awww, thank you so much. xD
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Nothing to worry about; you worked with what you had, presented it as a loss either way, and pushed development in the story haha. That kind of thing usually inspires something anyway--I never did a nuzlocke comic officially, but a story came about as a result of my...let's say, negligence when I was younger?
I can't believe I took so long to finally get to this, but I love it. The dialogue, the characters are interesting and the expressions wasgh <33
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I thought that was the case. Though I can't wait to see Donny actually WIN a battle. I can see the look of "WTF" on his face moments before he gets a big head about it.
Also, don't worry. I think that's kind of alright to do, letting the first loss go like that. (Other people aren't like that, though, and they have their characters pick the one that wasn't chosen.)
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*reading this through a second time* I still can't get over how awesome Gloria is ' v ' she's so sassy! >w<
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Ahaha, trust me, she gets even sassier as she evolves - puberty hits this girl hard. xD
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ooooh that's for sure
is she also going to be a "oh my gosh I have ovaries I want someone to share this with hormones hormones I wanna kiss ALL THE BOYS" kind of pubescent girl? :'D
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XD
Oh, the irony of the Alakazam's name being Copperfield. I caught an Abra in my first Nuzlocke. I trained him to the top of my team. It's sad, though... He's the only one that survived the Elite Four. I trained a new team to fight Mewtwo, and he's the only one who survived that bast- I mean, that jerk too. Alot of good Pokemon died in that challenge. I spent weeks grinding both teams... I wish I'd taken notes. It would have made a fantastic story.
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I never did take notes for this - save for one or two very important things (like birth and death levels and major boss battles) - you really could start a comic of your own. It sounds sad but intersting all the same. c:
Besides I never managed to catch an Abra in the run. Those guys teleport too quickly and I have a no-game-corner clause. |D
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There was so much in that game that would have made for a fantastic story. It was the first Nuzlocke I played through, but I wasn't taking the rules too seriously (I let a few Pokemon live when they died by crits or after long episodes of training). I was considering rebuilding the story based on when and where I caught my Pokemon, but I finally had to convince myself to start again.
And I actually have started a comic! I'm just about to finish the first chapter. I'm taking some rather extreme liberties with the game- mainly that my character leaves Pallet several decades early. I'm aiming for something canon, but behind-the-scenes. (I'm going to have some FUN setting up Team Rocket's takeover of the world.) 
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I love the way you stylize your comic, especially the pokemon. Your story is very unique for a nuzlocke and it's also relieving to not see an insane professor oak for the nth time.
I am really looking forward to finish reading your comic c:
((something I really love though is how you drew the abra, its adorable, almost kangaroo like in the face))
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Gaaaaaah, this is a very VERY late reply, but thank you so much! This was the best thing I could ever hope to hear!
Haha, yes! I was hoping someone else thought poor Professor Oak really deserves a little more respect. xD Making him silly would ruin the tone anyway.
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You're very welcome~!
Especially with your story line like you said the Professor being serious fits a lot better in there.
Would you mind if I asked you how you went around your nuzlocke? Did you play the game, and write down notes while playing and then drew the comic? I have always wanted to do one myself, but never knew how to get around to it. Thanks again c:
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I'm tired of the crazy Professor Oaks. I always liked him too xD
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Eheheee, Crazy Oaks do get really dull after the fifth one you read. xD I'm glad you like it!
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The poor man needs his dignity somehow. xD And, by god, shall I give it to him!
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Brave nature= +attack -speed
and thats the reason why donny lost D:
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Nuzlocke rules don't apply until you receive your pokedex and first pokeballs so technically Donahue didn't die
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Oh, that's certainly a relief! Thank you!
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Oak apparently had a botched relationship with the elite four member agatha, I guess botched relationships are a hall mark of the pokemon league XD
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Oh gosh, yes! c: I was wondering if anyone would pick that up! You have an incredible, sharp mind!
Oak and Agatha are pretty much Moira and Gary transposed fifty or so years into the future - and it's obvious later on. It's the reason why Oak's so fond of helping Moira, she reminds him of Agatha, and Gary eventually realizes that if neither of them extend forgiveness towards each other, they're going to end up as two crabby old people who refuse to talk to each other again.
Ultimately, some things in history are doomed to repeat themselves, and this is just one of the big things.
Thank you! c: You are amazing for noticing!
Also, they have a theme song! (and a music video hopefully in the future) 8D Isn't that spiffy? [link]
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I'm guessing that agatha will hate gary's guts then?
or will she hate moira's I wonder?
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(Ach, late reply, goodness!)
Thank you! @w@ It's amazing to know you like reading this!
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Copperfied is an awesome name for an Abra. Just sayin'.
And you draw motion and different poses so well. ^^
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That abra is so sexy I don't even asdjfhskdjfh;
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Ah I finally read it! Donny is already one of my favourite Nuzlocke Pokemon. I love his personality! And I also love your art style too, it's beautiful. All of the Pokemon designs so far are awesome, especially Copperfield at the end. The plot certainly has me interested. Looking forward to more
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Ohh, thank you so much, Crash! 
;A; I can't believe Donny's all the way up there in your favourites! Thank you!
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I know you've probably heard this a thousand times, but I have to say it. Your human designs are just fantastic. Most Nuzlockers focus primarily on the Pokemon designs, and the humans often get neglected and look sloppy. And as great as those Nuzlockes are, they make me appreciate your art so much more.
Not to mention, your original take on Firered is quite refreshing. I love Donahue and Moira's partnership, and her history with the police force. Also your Pokemon are just askjhjk; SO AWESOME. Although I have to admit, I think Copperfield is my favorite.
I cannot wait to see more!
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Ohh, trust me, every time I read such a well-written and thoughtful comment, it's like hearing it for the very first time. ;A; Thank you so much! You're so sweet!
Well, honestly, this nuzlocke's one big fat excuse to draw my favourite thing in the world - different human faces, and 90's hair. xD Human character designs are the focus of this nuzlocke, and the designs of pokemon are a secondary thing - it's good to know that the pokemon look good themselves, though!
Oh,my thank you! c: I wanted to have a starter-trainer partnership stays just that, a partnership, regardless of how many more pokemon join the team, Donahue still has to be Moira's best friend. It's a setup that isn't usually played around with a lot in nuzlockes. xD
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Yep. Just going to stalk this run now. Stalking stalking stalking.
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I know, right? Pfft, Professor Oak can't hold multiple diplomas, be internationally respected and sane at the same time! What-ever was I thinking? xDD
Lawl! In all honesty, thank you! c:
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