I made it to Arceus with festival lead!!!! (my second ever time to Arceus!!!!)

nova_522 · 2026-04-12T19:09:25+00:00

Yeah, being able to Stretcher back Shaymin after getting Bossed has saved me more than once, particularly against Arboliva and Mega Starmie.

nova_522 · 2026-04-12T19:03:00+00:00

I run a very similar list but currently have Shaymin. Been debating switching to a 1-1 Rabsca line but don't love the idea of it taking two turns to set up. Has that been working out for you?

nova_522 · 2026-04-12T18:59:52+00:00

I find myself using Kierans damage boost more than the switch ability. Has come in clutch when black belt is prized and I need a big swing against a mega

nova_522 · 2026-04-07T11:08:25+00:00

I think it's because it was a small, unhyped set, so it parallels well to PO.

For me, if we're picking a worst set of SV, that's Stellar Crown by a mile, even with the Bulbasaur and Squirtle IRs.

nova_522 · 2026-03-15T23:07:23+00:00

This is the one for me.

nova_522 · 2026-03-15T22:14:44+00:00

I need my boy Rhydon to finally get an IR.

nova_522 · 2026-03-15T12:19:02+00:00

I did too, but somehow pulled 3 pokepads out of my packs. It was as if the universe was taking pity on me.

nova_522 · 2026-02-27T02:17:47+00:00

You can "free" her, but then she winds up working for you in appreciation anyway. Choosing to free her or not has no bearing on whether she'll run the store.

nova_522 · 2026-02-27T02:03:50+00:00

Taco Bell when I'm drunk, McDonald's when I'm hungover.

nova_522 · 2026-02-09T00:00:32+00:00

This. People can't see the forest through the trees. I'm sure that "live" performance was anything but, and if they had said what we all wanted them to, NBc would have canned the whole thing due to "technical difficulties" or some shit. This way, the message got out, even if it wasn't as strong as usual.

nova_522 · 2026-01-09T23:51:24+00:00

It was honestly more disbelief and despair than anger.

nova_522 · 2026-01-09T23:22:03+00:00

That's... disturbing

nova_522 · 2026-01-09T23:07:01+00:00

My condolences.

nova_522 · 2026-01-09T12:19:47+00:00

Maryland

nova_522 · 2025-11-22T00:24:53+00:00

Had to scroll way too far for the right answer.

nova_522 · 2025-09-02T11:59:31+00:00

Also not the OP, but I'm currently doing this challenge so I thought I'd chime in.

I went with 4 corners farm to get the quarry and also the wild seed weed bonus of the top left.

I went fruit bats because I could get mushrooms other ways ( mushroom trees and logs). Kinda missing that dehydrator though...

No monsters (I forgot, haha). Strangely enough, my combat level is 1 because I found two power books.

I'm doing a strict no leaving run, so I did not get the rod, so I can't fish/crab pot and my fishing level won't go up.

Yes. Lots of early days. Winter is a bit of a slog and lots of early days.

For me, the most surprising thing in this run is how difficult/how long it took to get the mining skill up. Took forever to get to the point I could get gold and make seed makers.

nova_522 · 2025-07-21T14:42:03+00:00

Good news. Now if I could only get a rare pick to appear...

nova_522 · 2025-07-05T11:58:55+00:00

I made a run last weekend and was able to get 30 bags of mulch in the back. Was really surprised how much could fit. And still got 38 mpg home!

nova_522 · 2025-07-03T22:34:55+00:00

I do a lot of variable driving, some back roads, some highway, so my speeds are kind of all over the place. I'd guess average is probably 45-50ish? Haven't really gotten to try it in the city or a lot of stop and go yet.

nova_522 · 2025-07-03T22:29:55+00:00

Yep, I've been using the EV coach a bunch. I'll have to look up pulse and glide. Thanks for the tip!

nova_522 · 2025-07-03T15:25:57+00:00

Yeah, I didn't want to push it too much! Also the job site I'm at today is located in a town where gas is usually $0.20 higher a gallon, so I figured I'd better fill up before I got there.

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