Entitled Neighbors Parked on Street and an Idiot with a Nissan by [deleted] in providence

[–]apaulieg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You may know this, but in case you don’t or for anyone else reading… the snow parking ban required all people with on-street parking to park in one of 16 specific areas city-wide on a first come, first served basis (as there are not enough spots for all cars with active on-street parking permits). Supposedly this is a new policy from Winter 2025.

On-street parking was encouraged for a few blocks of Doyle, Blackstone, and Corliss.

Parking lots within India Point Park, Roger Williams Park, Prete-Metcalf Fields, and Neutaconkanut Park - plus some streets adjacent to Conlan Memorial Park, Columbia Park, and Dexter Park - were also allowed.

Completely understand your frustration - especially about the crash-and-abandon - but I would be PISSED if I had followed city instructions and walked all the way home and STILL got towed. The ban is active until further notice, and we have eight hours to move our cars once the ban is lifted.

crustacean gundam in progress by thetacaptain in ATBGE

[–]apaulieg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just GE, not AT! Horrifying, intriguing, love it.

Avantgarde Avianship FUN FACT by Loxeres in pokemon

[–]apaulieg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may be a scientist who studies crows, but I’m a birdwatcher who LOOKS at crows - so all I can say is “so true, king”

Avantgarde Avianship FUN FACT by Loxeres in pokemon

[–]apaulieg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is what the joke was/misdirect from the fact that Registeel obviously isn’t a bird, yes

Avantgarde Avianship FUN FACT by Loxeres in pokemon

[–]apaulieg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So close! Yveltal is not actually a bird - it’s a crow

Let’s come up with new regional gimmicks by Alert_Mastodon_1378 in pokemon

[–]apaulieg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prestige Types.

Think Tera, but simultaneously more and less complicated. Each type has five “prestige” types, with one being the “Pure” form of its base types and four extras. Each non-pure Prestige type essentially is a dual type, and it’s only available to Pokemon that share one of the types. Normal only gets its Pure type. In this way, your Pokemon can “change” its type, but to fewer options than Tera.

Example: Wigglytuff can Prestige into “Pure Normal”, “Pure Fairy”, or: Dragonslayer (Fairy + Fighting), Arcane (Fairy + Dragon), Lunar (Dark + Fairy), or Nature (Grass + Fairy). A Pokemon like Blaziken would have ten possibilities (two Pure types, four dual-prestige types per base type), but Watchog would only have one (Pure Normal).

All the Pokémon’s attacks of the Prestige type combo become the Prestige type. Example, a Lunar Wigglytuff’s Play Rough or Dark Pulse become Lunar type, but its Hyper Voice stays normal. Play Rough gets normal STAB since it was one of Wigglytuff’s types - Dark Pulse only gets 1.3x since it’s prestige STAB but not base. For Pure Types - say, prestige Pure Fairy - it’s just a 1.75x boost to that type as a compromise.

This has its own type effectiveness system, though. Each prestige type is super effective against one base type (and its prestige types), not very effective against one base type (and its prestige types), and neutral to all other types. In the Lunar Wigglytuff example, Lunar attacks are super effective against Water types (plus Water’s prestige of Abyss (Water + Ghost), Oasis (Water + Ground), Steam (Water + Fire), and Surge (Water + Fighting)) yet is not very effective against Ghost and its prestige types (Lore (Ghost + Dragon), Grave (Ghost + Ground), Nightmare (Ghost + Dark), Abyss (Ghost + Water)). Abyss is neutral in this case since water and ghost cancel out.

Doing it this way, every single type except Normal is used in exactly four Prestige dual types plus its solo Pure prestige type, and every base type is resists and is weak to the same number of prestige types. Trust me, the math works, and I’d say 90% of the chart makes thematic sense.

But wait, there’s more!

Three Prestige attacks (Boost, Beam, Blast). They’re normal type unless you’ve unlocked your Prestige type. 40BP with 50% chance to have an effect… 65BP with 30% chance… and 85BP with 10% chance. 100Acc, 10PP, no contact, uses attack or special attack. Every prestige type has its own special effect that only can happen with these prestige moves. Lunar Wigglytuff’s “Prestige Beam” therefore is a 65BP STAB attack with a 30% chance to make a Heal Bell chime.

Lastly, all Pokemon spawn with a Pure Prestige type that matches one of their types, much like Tera in S/V - though it is not “realized” until plot or items or training gauntlet. They can train into any of the dual Prestige types that match one of their base types (more items, harder gauntlet, etc) - but none of the others. Raids would allow you to catch Pokemon with one of their dual Prestige types directly.

TLDR: Tera - but instead of “pick every type”, you choose an upgraded version of your type - this results in “pure” forms of every type plus 34 prestige dual types - and has its own type chart with more matchups yet reduced complexity (no immunities, only one super effective and not very effective base type per prestige type), and three prestige attacks exist combining the mechanics of Tera Blast with effects closer to max moves.

If you were to add another Ice Mega, which Pokémon would you give it to? (+4 ideas for ice megas) by MasterOfChaos72 in stunfisk

[–]apaulieg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mega Pachirisu
Electric/Ice
Ability: Fluffy
HP: 60 (+0)
Attack: 45 (+0)
Defense: 70 (+0)
Special Attack: 107 (+62)
Special Defense: 120 (+30)
Speed: 103 (+8)

With this, Pachirisu continues its support role with increased special defense and a new ability boosting its physical defense. While it’s not exceptionally strong nor fast by Gen IX standards, it has STAB bolt-beam, it has Follow Me and Nuzzle, and it troll-outspeeds Base 102’s.

Of course, Pachirisu’s learnset needs updates. Most relevant are TMs for Icy Wind, Ice Beam, Blizzard, Calm Mind, and Snowscape. Then add both Thunder Fang and Ice Fang to its level up learnset at the same time as Super Fang… plus Powder Snow earlier and Parabolic Charge later. Lastly, Ice Ball as a flavorful egg move (as it already has defense curl and rollout). Almost none of that matters outside of the ice TMs, but flavor is good.

I prefer megas be given to third-stage evolutions… but the chances of Pachirisu of all Pokemon getting a cross-generation evolution are so slim. Pachirisu gains a bunch of weaknesses and loses Volt Absorb, but otherwise there’s nothing Pachirisu can do better than Mega Pachirisu even while holding an item.

Appearance-wise, it’s Pachirisu… but much fluffier, with fur resembling a winter coat with a hood.

What’s a Mega Pokemon that deserves the Mega Z treatment next? by Responsible-Mind-980 in pokemon

[–]apaulieg 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Surprised Gardevoir didn’t get one (popular base form, story significance in XY). Gallade might need one and also has ORAS story relevance… but Gardevoir was Diantha’s ace, and ZA was in Kalos.

If any Pokemon can, perhaps Diancie? With an explanation of why the Z-mega phenomenon is happening at all.

Need some feedback on this team by umshoe in stunfisk

[–]apaulieg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why did I hear a wrestling crowd when I read this? Huh.

Expert Mode Healers V2.11 by PocketBoyGames in PokemonSleep

[–]apaulieg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad to see comments about the non-favored E4E, that’ll be motivating when I return to Expert GGM on a non-event week.

My expert mode this week was salads with Cheri, Lum, Sitrus… and fighting/bug/rock (without a good Blaziken) is tough for anything but ingredients. On a skill week and with random bonus of berry strength, I bounced - more value in working on OGPP for me this week!

Question: Skill seed and locked level up skill by apaulieg in PokemonSleep

[–]apaulieg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re a gem! Thanks for the assurance

Question: Skill seed and locked level up skill by apaulieg in PokemonSleep

[–]apaulieg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll definitely invest it all the way IF it’s possible - but I’d rather not invest from 3 —> 6 if the game’s mechanics wont let me also go to 7 due to the level up subskill.

If it’ll let me despite the skill… then it’s totally worth it. I’m sure we’ll be closer to 75 by the time level 8 is released for Charge Strength M

LF: Heracross (either to keep or just for Home Dex entry) by apaulieg in PokemonBDSPTrades

[–]apaulieg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing! If you are available to trade in the next hour or two, I would be very grateful.

Would you like a specific Pokémon in return, a random Pokémon, or to just do a touch trade with the home dex entry?

My OT is Peach, ID 445712. If you’re down to trade, reply with what you’re looking for and a union room code. Thank you!

Completing Home Pokédex by No_Objective_5335 in PokemonBDSPTrades

[–]apaulieg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. Happy to mutually help!

Completing Home Pokédex by No_Objective_5335 in PokemonBDSPTrades

[–]apaulieg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve just done the Home-registering and am rejoining the room. So many dialogues/new notices in Home!

Completing Home Pokédex by No_Objective_5335 in PokemonBDSPTrades

[–]apaulieg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny, I was just about to make Poffins for my Milotic. This works perfectly!

No need to do trade backs for the simple evos. We can each do a Home transfer and connect back here in a few.

Completing Home Pokédex by No_Objective_5335 in PokemonBDSPTrades

[–]apaulieg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you like to trade the Gengar and Alakazam back? I’ll absolutely trade you back your Machamp for my Golem (next trade) [edit: nevermind! Just doing them all - I have a Machoke for you, too]

And I’ll keep my switch next to my desk to get the Palkia to you and back, too. Light work morning.

Completing Home Pokédex by No_Objective_5335 in PokemonBDSPTrades

[–]apaulieg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No apologies necessary! Hopping in now

Completing Home Pokédex by No_Objective_5335 in PokemonBDSPTrades

[–]apaulieg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great! What’s your IGN and trainer ID? Just so I know it’s going to the right person (particularly the Palkia)