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ccw
31st August 2010, 11:33 PM
Anyone up for a 3 v 3 single battle?

Destiny Bond, rest and toxic are banned. DQ time is 4 days.

I can't think of an interesting venue, so default is indigo plateau unless someone wants to suggest something cool!

You send out first, I'll attack first, so on.

Unbraced
1st September 2010, 08:55 AM
Team Galactic HQ.

I send out My Golbat, Edward.

500th post

ccw
3rd September 2010, 08:45 AM
Anyone up for reffing this?

I'm sending out my female Shinx.

Lets start things off with a pretty thunderbolt. Share some love by DISCHARGING some of your electricity. Finish off with another thunderbolt.

If he double teams, shockwave. If he tries any status inducing moves, blow through em with a spark attack. Drown out any taunts with a growl attack.

Thunderbolt ~ Discharge ~ Thunderbolt

Unbraced
3rd September 2010, 09:18 AM
Golbat use Sludge Bomb-Roost-Sludge Bomb

DarkestLight
5th September 2010, 09:39 PM
Hey Guys :O Do you two wish this to continue? If so I also have a stage recommendation, but only if you wanna continue this?

ccw
5th September 2010, 10:30 PM
Yup, sure. A stage recommendation? Hot damn, yes please.

Unbraced
6th September 2010, 10:14 AM
Yup, sure. A stage recommendation? Hot damn, yes please.

Same for me

DarkestLight
6th September 2010, 05:57 PM
Bet. I'll ref this tonight-Stage isn't too crazy, It's just something I wanna see how well it affects the battle.

DarkestLight
7th September 2010, 10:43 PM
And here we go!


Forest of the Mists


===Rules===

Banned: Destiny Bond, Rest, Toxic
DQ time: 4 days.
Arena: Galactic HQ -Forests of the Mist

This ancient forest found near an old railway is a land powered by enchanted spells. The Mist makes it had to see very far in, and there are legends that the trees do not bode well with intruders in their forest. If you get near the trees, they will lash out at you for 3% damage

--Oh wait, I just saw that Unbraced requested Galactic HQ. I'll start the battle there, and move it to Forest of the Mists, does that work? Little action stage switch? Lemme know.

===Battlers===

Ccw
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/403.png
F
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 100
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 100
Ready to charge
Thunderbolt~Discharge~Thunderbolt

vs

Unbraced
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/169.png
Edward, M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 100
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 100
Taking flight
Sludge Bomb~Roost~Sludge Bomb

===Round 1===

Well, ok. I snuck here in Galactic HQ. Before I get a chance to override their master keyboard and jump on the Galactic train, my infiltrating cohorts have a dispute and now they're about to have a Pokemon Battle. Damn it guys! Well anyway, as I get to work securing a escape route, Shinx and Edward go at it. Shinx fired a Thunderbolt. Edward fired a Sludge Bomb in retaliation and both Pokemon backed up.

Shinx: -7E/-11H ===///=== Ed: -7E/-18H

Shinx growls and fires off an all encompassing blast of electricity. It fritzed out a bunch of equipment, which is great for me, I got less work to do! Edward flies through the electric storm and lands on a large filing cabinet! Yeap he's Roosting.

Shinx: -7E ===///=== Ed: -10E/+15H/-16H

Edward stares as Shinx runs over, glad to have a non moving target. The electric current easily flies up though the metal filing cabinet, but it doesn not strain the poisonous flier as much. Peering down, Edward spits right down on Shinx in this enclosed area, as I note Galactic members running up to this control room! Shinx hacks and coughs some of that out of his mouth, but yeah he's poisoned.

Shinx: -7E/-11H Psn===///=== Ed: -7E/-10H

I figure I can hold them off for two rounds guys...let me deal with the escape route! (3)

===Stats===


Ccw
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/403.png
F
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 75
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 79
Ick not cool
Psn


vs

Unbraced
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/169.png
Edward, M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 71
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 76
Damn sparky cat
Psn

Ccw

ccw
11th September 2010, 07:08 PM
Bump for Unbraced. I believe that its your turn to post attacks first?

Btw, is a Golbat or a Crobat? Lol.

Unbraced
11th September 2010, 10:36 PM
Sorry. DL's post says you, but your right.


Confuse Ray-Roost-Whirlwind to blow what ever's not nailed down at shinx

And DL, it's a golbat. That can't be poisoned.

ccw
12th September 2010, 05:45 AM
Alright, lets be a bitch about this.

Substitute, Thunder Wave, Thunderbolt

DarkestLight
12th September 2010, 09:59 PM
Forest of the Mists


===Rules===

Banned: Destiny Bond, Rest, Toxic
DQ time: 4 days.
Arena: Galactic HQ -Forests of the Mist

This ancient forest found near an old railway is a land powered by enchanted spells. The Mist makes it had to see very far in, and there are legends that the trees do not bode well with intruders in their forest. If you get near the trees, they will lash out at you for 3% damage

--Oh wait, I just saw that Unbraced requested Galactic HQ. I'll start the battle there, and move it to Forest of the Mists, does that work? Little action stage switch? Lemme know.

===Battlers===


Ccw
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/403.png
F
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 75
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 79
Ick not cool
Psn
Substitute~Thunder Wave~Thunderbolt

vs

Unbraced
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/42.png
Edward, M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 71
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 76
Damn sparky cat
Confuse Ray~Roost~Whirlwind

===Round 2===

While I try to make sure Team Galactic does not get into this room, you two think its ok to fight? Damn you guys! Edward fires off a flash of light as it takes off toward the left side of the room. Shinx hisses and backflips, able to create a Substitute fast enough to deal with that Confuse Ray.

Shinx: -7E/-11H Sub: 11 ===///=== Ed: -3E

Shinx growls and fires off a Thunder Wave this time, as Edward sits atop a control panel for the large Magnet Train..Oh great. Electric + computers. Not only does it paralyze the Roosting Crobat, but it shorts out the WHOLE control panel. Smoke's coming from it... its gonna explode.

Shinx: -2E ===///=== Ed: -15E/+20H par

Edward jumps off the panel as it smokes and Shinx takes advantage, firing a Thunderbolt. Edward tries to fly, but it strikes him back to the ground and forces a paralytic lock up! Edward groans, this does not look good anymore.

Shinx: -7E ===///=== Ed: par -18H

Shinx coughs, but knows its all for the best. (3)

===Stats===


Ccw
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/403.png
F
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 61
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 63
Sub: 11 hp
Upper hand!
Psn


vs

Unbraced
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/42.png
Edward, M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 73
[ {} {} {} {} {} { ] 58
UGH! NO
Par

Ccw

ccw
13th September 2010, 07:43 AM
Good job Shinx. Lets fry that bat. Thunderbolt, thunder, thunderbolt.

If he double teams, shock wave. If he tries to induce status effects, protect.

Unbraced
13th September 2010, 09:06 AM
Heck with it.

Sluge Bomb-Whirlwind to blow what ever's not nailed down at shinx-Sluge bomb

DarkestLight
13th September 2010, 09:34 AM
Forest of the Mists


===Rules===

Banned: Destiny Bond, Rest, Toxic
DQ time: 4 days.
Arena: Galactic HQ -Forests of the Mist

This ancient forest found near an old railway is a land powered by enchanted spells. The Mist makes it had to see very far in, and there are legends that the trees do not bode well with intruders in their forest. If you get near the trees, they will lash out at you for 3% damage

--Oh wait, I just saw that Unbraced requested Galactic HQ. I'll start the battle there, and move it to Forest of the Mists, does that work? Little action stage switch? Lemme know.

===Battlers===


Ccw
O O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/403.png
F
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 61
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 63
Sub: 11 hp
Upper hand!
Psn
Thunderbolt~Thunder~Thunderbolt

vs

Unbraced
O O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/42.png
Edward, M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 73
[ {} {} {} {} {} { ] 58
UGH! NO
Par
Sludge Bomb~Whirlwind~Sludge Bomb

===Round 3===

Shinx smirks and knows its do or die. As do I-as small explosions are going off and various other Pokemon are flying up to *greet* us. A generous dousing of electrical current washes over Edward, and also hops over to the computer panel. Another one of those and we're in for some deep crap. Let me just pull this last level...o.O! The gate's opening! Great. Now how the hell do we get down there?

Whoa. Shinx's Sub went sailing into pieces, due to that Siudge Bomb. Edward groans, knowing something isn't right.

Shinx: -7E Sub: Boom ===///=== Ed: -7E/-13H

Feeling a bit vulnerable now, Shinx tries to summon a Thunder. Bt Edward manages to ignore the muscle spasms long enough to force a Whirlwind in this room. The window's shatter as Team Galactic members converge on us! That Whirlwind was a good ploy. A large filing Computer Station smacks Shinx hard and sends him flying out the window!

Edward follows, gliding on the thermal's. I..call out Marauder and we sail on down, to note both Shinx and ccw landing on a train car. Hard. We land on the same car, and Shinx shakes off that stunning hit. That Thunder from before? Yeah it comes now. Edward falls from the sky and lands in a heap two cars back. Paralysis seems to take over now.

Shinx: -9E/-8H ===///=== Ed: -6E/-14H

The train is picking up steam, and we seem to be outpacing Galactic members. We might just make it after all! Shinx continues the bloody assault, frying Edward as the poor bat is unable to move. Brutal.

Shinx: -7E ===///=== Ed: *par* -13H

Shinx coughs, but knows its all for the best. (3)

===Stats===


Ccw
O O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/403.png
F
[ {} {} {} {} {} ] 50
[ {} {} {} {} ] 40
I will dismantle it!
Psn


vs

Unbraced
O O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/42.png
Edward, M
[ {} {} {} { ] 33
[ {} {} {} {} { ] 45
Damn stupid cat!
Par

UB

On train-3 rounds. Train has 10 cars. On car 4.

Unbraced
14th September 2010, 08:56 AM
Bite shinx, Don't let go, and fly away from the train, and then drop it. Do this until it works, the use roost

Bite-Fly-Roost

ccw
15th September 2010, 06:32 AM
Fry em. Take him down using Yellow Flash!

Yellow Flash [Shock Wave + Thunderbolt + Discharge]

DarkestLight
15th September 2010, 06:42 AM
Forest of the Mists


===Rules===

Banned: Destiny Bond, Rest, Toxic
DQ time: 4 days.
Arena: Galactic HQ -Forests of the Mist

This ancient forest found near an old railway is a land powered by enchanted spells. The Mist makes it had to see very far in, and there are legends that the trees do not bode well with intruders in their forest. If you get near the trees, they will lash out at you for 3% damage

--Oh wait, I just saw that Unbraced requested Galactic HQ. I'll start the battle there, and move it to Forest of the Mists, does that work? Little action stage switch? Lemme know.

===Battlers===


Ccw
O O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/403.png
F
[ {} {} {} {} {} ] 50
[ {} {} {} {} ] 40
I will dismantle it!
Psn
Yellow Flash (Shockwave+Thunderbolt+Discharge)

vs

Unbraced
O O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/42.png
Edward, M
[ {} {} {} { ] 33
[ {} {} {} {} { ] 45
Damn stupid cat!
Par
Bite~Fly~Roost

===Round 4===

Bouncing unsteadily due to the train ride, Shinx begins to steadily build up its electrical conductivity. Swooping in, Edward clamps down and bites Shinx's tail. The small cat winces, but does not flinch, and waits as Edward begins to try and liftoff beofre executing a dangerous ploy. The intense sparks flying from the cat release themselves in a wide arc, bursting once they reach Edward and encase him in a lighting sphere-Thunderbolts ricocheting all over him. Edward drops Shinx and falls to the roof of the car, shocked beyond compare.

Shinx: -19E/-5H ===///=== Ed: -4E/-40H

Edward wasn't flying anywhere anytime soon. Shinx coughs, but knows its all for the best. (3)

===Stats===


Ccw
O O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/403.png
F
[ {} {} {} {} { ] 42
[ {} {} ] 20
And yer done!
Psn


vs

Unbraced
O O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/42.png
Edward, M
[ ] 0
[ {} {} {} {} { ] 41
Damn stupid cat!
Par

Ub release, ccw attak

On train-2 rounds. Train has 10 cars. On car 4.

Unbraced
15th September 2010, 09:14 AM
I send out Spike the cacnea

ccw
16th September 2010, 06:06 AM
Make a MASSIVE substitute of about 30 hp. Then chill out for two actions.

Sub ~ chill ~ chill

Unbraced
16th September 2010, 09:03 AM
Swords Dance x2-Needle Arm

DarkestLight
16th September 2010, 07:13 PM
Forest of the Mists


===Rules===

Banned: Destiny Bond, Rest, Toxic
DQ time: 4 days.
Arena: Galactic HQ -Forests of the Mist

This ancient forest found near an old railway is a land powered by enchanted spells. The Mist makes it had to see very far in, and there are legends that the trees do not bode well with intruders in their forest. If you get near the trees, they will lash out at you for 3% damage

--Oh wait, I just saw that Unbraced requested Galactic HQ. I'll start the battle there, and move it to Forest of the Mists, does that work? Little action stage switch? Lemme know.

===Battlers===

Ccw
O O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/403.png
F
[ {} {} {} {} { ] 42
[ {} {} ] 20
And yer done!
Psn
Sub(Max)~Relax x 2

vs

Unbraced
O O X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/331.png
Spike, M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 100
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 100
Ready to survive!
Swords Dance x 2~Needle Arm

===Round 5===

Edward gone, Unbraced recalls the bat and reveals his second choice, a spiny little ball of a cactus. Spike watches as Shinx does a backflip, adn along with ccw move to the left edge of the car. That Substitute was immaculate, it had fur and everything. Spike didn't really care for it though, and just danced around a bit.


Shinx: -15E/-25H Sub: 25H===///=== Sp: -3E +2Atk

In fact it danced for quite a while and everyone watched in wonder.

Shinx: +6E ===///=== Sp: -3E +2Atk

Finished with its rather long dance, Spike now turned to the Substitute, and held his left arm up with his right. Takes aim, and a battalion of needles go flying out, riddling the Substitute with spikes and holes. Not enough though, as Spike stops for now..

Shinx: +6E Sub: 14 ===///=== Sp: -3E

Poison still hurts (3)

===Stats===

Ccw
O O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/403.png
F
[ {} { ] 17
[ {} { ] 11
Hrm....kinda healthy there
Sub: 14
Psn

vs

Unbraced
O O X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/331.png
Spike, M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 100
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 91
+4 Atk
YOU TALKING TO ME!

UB

On train-1 rounds. Train has 10 cars. On car 4.

Unbraced
16th September 2010, 07:29 PM
Make your own substitute-If it survives use Focus Punch, If not use Drain Punch-Needle Arm

ccw
17th September 2010, 08:04 AM
Hey dl, just checking, but Shinx has 17 energy left, not 11 right? What happens when energy hits 0 btw?

DarkestLight
17th September 2010, 09:12 PM
When you hit 0, you relax for two actions automatically, and regain 20% Energy back

ccw
17th September 2010, 10:35 PM
Hit em with a quick attack+ thunder wave combo before he gets his sub up. The forced relax should kick in, so take a break.

DarkestLight
18th September 2010, 07:20 AM
Forest of the Mists


===Rules===

Banned: Destiny Bond, Rest, Toxic
DQ time: 4 days.
Arena: Galactic HQ -Forests of the Mist

This ancient forest found near an old railway is a land powered by enchanted spells. The Mist makes it had to see very far in, and there are legends that the trees do not bode well with intruders in their forest. If you get near the trees, they will lash out at you for 3% damage

--Oh wait, I just saw that Unbraced requested Galactic HQ. I'll start the battle there, and move it to Forest of the Mists, does that work? Little action stage switch? Lemme know.

===Battlers===

Ccw
O O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/403.png
F
[ {} { ] 17
[ {} { ] 17
Hrm....kinda healthy there
Sub: 14
Psn
Quick Attack+Thunder Wave~Relax

vs

Unbraced
O O X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/331.png
Spike, M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 100
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 100
Ready to survive!
Substitute~Drain Punch~Needle Arm

===Round 6===

Team Galactic can't catch up! Awesome. But the train is slowing down. That matters not to ccw and Unbraced, as their Pokemon keep battling it out. Shinx greowls as Cacnea prepares to make a Substitute of its own, and dashes toward the cactus. Spike looks up to see Shinx not only tackle him, but smack that sparking charged tail in his face, transferring the charge to his body!

The paralysis took hold instantly, and Spike couldn't move!

Shinx: -5E ===///=== Sp: Par -4H

Even though it still had energy left, Shinx took a breather. Spike forced his body up and ran over to Shinxsitute, smashing it with his left fist. No health gain? The hell >O!

Shinx: +6E Sub: 7===///=== Sp: -2E

Spike felt freedom from movement, and unleashed another battalion of Needle projectiles to finally dismantle the Sub, all while Shinx just chilled there.

Shinx: +6E Sub Boom ===///=== Sp: -3E

Poison still hurts (3)..but the train slows to a stop. We've reached the Forest of the Mists!

===Stats===

Ccw
O O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/403.png
F
[ {} { ] 14
[ {} {} { ] 24
Yipe
Psn

vs

Unbraced
O O X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/331.png
Spike, M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 96
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 86
+4 Atk
Yeah got you
Par

ccw

ccw
18th September 2010, 09:09 AM
Roar+ Signal Beam~ Signal Beam

Sub shock wave in case of double team.

Unbraced
18th September 2010, 09:38 AM
Ingrain before it can roar-Drain Punch-Drain Punch

DarkestLight
18th September 2010, 01:48 PM
Forest of the Mists


===Rules===

Banned: Destiny Bond, Rest, Toxic
DQ time: 4 days.
Arena: Galactic HQ -Forests of the Mist

This ancient forest found near an old railway is a land powered by enchanted spells. The Mist makes it had to see very far in, and there are legends that the trees do not bode well with intruders in their forest. If you get near the trees, they will lash out at you for 3% damage

--Oh wait, I just saw that Unbraced requested Galactic HQ. I'll start the battle there, and move it to Forest of the Mists, does that work? Little action stage switch? Lemme know.

===Battlers===

Ccw
O O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/403.png
F
[ {} { ] 14
[ {} {} { ] 24
Yipe
Psn
Quick Attack+Thunder Wave~Relax

vs

Unbraced
O O X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/331.png
Spike, M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 96
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 86
+4 Atk
Yeah got you
Par
Substitute~Drain Punch~Needle Arm

===Round 7===

The silence is profound here. The deep Mist covers all, and alleviates our fighters of any distractions. We all hop off the train, and Shinx keeps up the rally by Roaring as loud as it can at Spike. Spike lands on soft earth, and sinks his butt into it. Roar or not, he's going nowhere. The Signal Beam that came out of that Roar however, had some oomph to it, and it bothered him dearly.

Shinx: -9E ===///=== Sp: -4E/-12H Ing/Int

Damn. The plant was still sticking around. A second Signal Beam was fired, and Spike held on to the ground partially to not be stretched, and partially cause it was scared. But being with the earth gave the Cacnea a larger sense of pride, and the intimidation quickly began wearing off. Shinx got a swift Punch to the jaw, that dragged the kitty closer than before.

Shinx: -6E/-7H ===///=== Sp: -2E/-12H/+4H

Though no attack came from Shinx, paralysis took hold, leaving Spike time to think in this Misty forest.

Shinx: o.O ===///=== Sp: *par*

Poison still hurts (3)..and Spike sucks up some heath (4)

===Stats===

Ccw
O O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/403.png
F
[ { ] 6
[ { ] 9
Yipe
Psn

vs

Unbraced
O O X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/331.png
Spike, M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 80
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 78
+4 Atk
Whew, thanks ground
Par
Ingr.

UB

ccw
21st September 2010, 05:51 AM
Bump for unbraced.

Unbraced
21st September 2010, 08:58 AM
Sorry.

DynamicPunch-Seed Bomb-Headbutt

ccw
22nd September 2010, 05:42 AM
Quick attack + Signal Beam + Fire Fang combo. If you don't have enough energy to pull off the entire combo without freezing up, lob off fire fang.

DarkestLight
22nd September 2010, 05:45 PM
Forest of the Mists


===Rules===

Banned: Destiny Bond, Rest, Toxic
DQ time: 4 days.
Arena: Galactic HQ -Forests of the Mist

This ancient forest found near an old railway is a land powered by enchanted spells. The Mist makes it had to see very far in, and there are legends that the trees do not bode well with intruders in their forest. If you get near the trees, they will lash out at you for 3% damage

--Oh wait, I just saw that Unbraced requested Galactic HQ. I'll start the battle there, and move it to Forest of the Mists, does that work? Little action stage switch? Lemme know.

===Battlers===

Ccw
O O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/403.png
F
[ { ] 6
[ { ] 9
Yipe
Psn
Quick Attack+Signal Beam

vs

Unbraced
O O X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/331.png
Spike, M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 80
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 78
+4 Atk
Whew, thanks ground
Par
Ingr.
Dynamic Punch~Seed Bomb~Headbutt

===Round 8===

Shinx shivered from all the poison siphoning. Also prolly moreso due to all this cold air around its body from this heavy laden Mist. This forest was cree-eepy. Spike stood his ground, and watched for any sign of movement. There, to the east! Spike lunged forth, but a yellow/purple shape came from the south and slammed into the ingrained Cactus, throwing his Punch way off.

The Purple hurt alot more-that had to be a damn Signal Beam. But Shinx came to a complete stop, exhausted.

Shinx: -8E ===///=== Sp: -3E/-18H

Spike turned to see the small cat light up its teeth, but no, no fire here. Seeds were thrown in instant retaliation, bombing all around Shinx. The cat fainted with a smile on her face.

Shinx: -6H ===///=== Sp: -5E

Spike sucks up some heath (4)

===Stats===

Ccw
x O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/403.png
F
[ ] 0
[ { ] 1
Over

vs

Unbraced
O O X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/331.png
Spike, M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 66
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 70
+4 Atk
Crazy cat
Par
Ingr.

ccw release and attack

ccw
24th September 2010, 10:09 AM
Time for this guy's debut after his evolution. I release Cinder, my shiny male ninetales. His ability is flash fire.

Start off with a relaxing safeguard. Lets concoct up a nasty plot next. Finish up with a hot flamethrower.

If he double teams any time during the round, swap flamethrower with swift.

Unbraced
24th September 2010, 05:49 PM
Sandstorm(Cacnea has Sand veil Remember)-Focus Punch-Protect

DarkestLight
24th September 2010, 08:14 PM
Can't include Abilities mid-way through guys :o


Forest of the Mists


===Rules===

Banned: Destiny Bond, Rest, Toxic
DQ time: 4 days.
Arena: Galactic HQ -Forests of the Mist

This ancient forest found near an old railway is a land powered by enchanted spells. The Mist makes it had to see very far in, and there are legends that the trees do not bode well with intruders in their forest. If you get near the trees, they will lash out at you for 3% damage

--Oh wait, I just saw that Unbraced requested Galactic HQ. I'll start the battle there, and move it to Forest of the Mists, does that work? Little action stage switch? Lemme know.

===Battlers===

Ccw
X O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfsa/38.png
Cinder M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 100
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 100
Flame ON!
Safeguard~Nasty Plot~Flamethrower

vs

Unbraced
O O X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/331.png
Spike, M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 66
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 70
+4 Atk
Crazy cat
Par
Ingr.
Sandstorm~Focus Punch~Protect

===Round 9===

Spike watched with a slight trepidation and something came into form within the mists where the cat fell. Out strode a elegantly shining fox, whom was already shimmering enough from the dewdrops agaisnt its skin. Tired of this fog, Spike now waved its arms rapidly, forcing the dirt to fly up and create a Sandstorm. Upon this weather change, an ominous groan was heard from the forest..as if it was in disapproval of this.

Cin: -4E ===///=== Sp: -4E
SS: 2 rds
SG: 3 rds

Cinder glared in this thicket, trying to find the firefox. Cinder silently strode around, plotting his next move carefully. Well, Cinder was not careful enough, a step on a branch gave Spike the distance and area to strike. Woosh, the cactus fist surged through the storm and connected! Cinder skidded a few feet but rolled to a stop, feeling a root by her left hind limb.

Cin: -3E/-18H +2 SpA===///=== Sp: -10E

Cinder yelped as something lashed out and struck his backside. Moving away from that wayward root, he ran toward Spike. The Sandstorm did not mess his vision, and with one breath, Spike saw flames whoosh left and right, before connecting with him. Spike yelled-and the trees seemed to sympathize with his pain.

Spike however, wasn't in pain. He was yelling in fear, hoping his Protect would withstand the fire. It did..barely.

Cin: -6E ===///=== Sp: -9E

Spike sucks up some heath (4), but the Sandstorm rips some away from both (3)

===Stats===

Ccw
X O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfsa/38.png
Cinder M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 79
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 87
+2 SpA
SG: 2 rds
Silly plant.

vs

Unbraced
O O X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/331.png
Spike, M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 67
[ {} {} {} {} { ] 47
+4 Atk
Whats with the crazy quadrupeds.
Par
Ingr.

Ub

Unbraced
25th September 2010, 10:11 AM
Cacnea's Sand veil Protects it from Sandstorm and increases evasion

http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Sand_Veil_(ability)

Drain Punch-Poison Jab-Spikes

DarkestLight
25th September 2010, 10:21 AM
*poke* The Battle started without abilities. Can't add them in halfway through.

Unbraced
25th September 2010, 11:37 AM
Sorry. CCw's post releasing ninetails threw me off.

ccw
25th September 2010, 08:48 PM
Ninetales, I want you to use hypnosis until it works. Then a flamethrower, preferably aimed at his lower half to burn him and his roots- that ingrain is getting annoying. If you have an action left, dream eater to replenish your health.

DarkestLight
26th September 2010, 08:54 AM
Forest of the Mists


===Rules===

Banned: Destiny Bond, Rest, Toxic
DQ time: 4 days.
Arena: Galactic HQ -Forests of the Mist

This ancient forest found near an old railway is a land powered by enchanted spells. The Mist makes it had to see very far in, and there are legends that the trees do not bode well with intruders in their forest. If you get near the trees, they will lash out at you for 3% damage

--Oh wait, I just saw that Unbraced requested Galactic HQ. I'll start the battle there, and move it to Forest of the Mists, does that work? Little action stage switch? Lemme know.

===Battlers===

Ccw
X O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfsa/38.png
Cinder M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 79
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 87
+2 SpA
SG: 2 rds
Silly plant.
Hypnosis~Flamethrower~Dream Eater

vs

Unbraced
O O X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/331.png
Spike, M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 67
[ {} {} {} {} { ] 47
+4 Atk
Whats with the crazy quadrupeds.
Par
Ingr.
Drain Punch~Poison Jab~Spikes

===Round 10===

Spike was glad he was able to survive this far. This fire type had nothing for him. Within the storm, that fox was a bit lost too, but his inability to move very far really hampered this. However, a weird series of waves shot past him, and Spike was able to swing wildly and actually trip up the fox.

Cinder fell, but at least he knew where Spike was again.

Cin: -2E/-8H ===///=== Sp: -3E/+4H

Gaining health was easy! Spike went in to hit Ninetales again with a Poison Jab, but he ran through a disorienting series of waves. He still got the Jab off which made Ninetales hop backwards in pain, but Ninetales watches as the cactus fell over, asleep!

Cin: -2E/-14H ===///=== Sp: -9E slp

Spike stayed asleep currently, and Cinder took advantage, eating those strange, dehydrating dreams. Who dreams about deserts anyway?

Cin: -8E/+6H ===///=== Sp: -12H

Spike sucks up some heath (4), but the Sandstorm rips some away from both (3)..before subsiding, and the Mist sets back in. The trees groan, but seem to be glad that's over

===Stats===

Ccw
X O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfsa/38.png
Cinder M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 60
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 75
+2 SpA
SG: 1 rd
Finally! Sleep!

vs

Unbraced
O O X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/331.png
Spike, M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 60
[ {} {} {} {} { ] 34
+4 Atk
Ack NO! Sleep!
Par
Slp
Ingr.

Ccw

ccw
26th September 2010, 09:32 AM
My gosh, what a bad wave of luck. Hypnosis missing and paralysis not kicking in wargh.

Power swap. Walk right up to him and Fire Blast him twice. I want that ingrain gone.

Unbraced
26th September 2010, 12:35 PM
Facade-GrassWhistle-Mud-Slap

DarkestLight
26th September 2010, 03:55 PM
Forest of the Mists


===Rules===

Banned: Destiny Bond, Rest, Toxic
DQ time: 4 days.
Arena: Galactic HQ -Forests of the Mist

This ancient forest found near an old railway is a land powered by enchanted spells. The Mist makes it had to see very far in, and there are legends that the trees do not bode well with intruders in their forest. If you get near the trees, they will lash out at you for 3% damage

--Oh wait, I just saw that Unbraced requested Galactic HQ. I'll start the battle there, and move it to Forest of the Mists, does that work? Little action stage switch? Lemme know.

===Battlers===

Ccw
X O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfsa/38.png
Cinder M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 60
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 75
+2 SpA
SG: 1 rd
Finally! Sleep!
Power Swap~Fire Blast x 2

vs

Unbraced
O O X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/331.png
Spike, M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 60
[ {} {} {} {} { ] 34
+4 Atk
Ack NO! Sleep!
Par
Slp
Ingr.
Facade~Grass Whistle~Mud-Slap

===Round 11===

As the Mist takes hold, Spike quietly falls into a deeper slumber. Cinder spots the grassy annoyance, and walks right up to it, making sure its asleep. Yeah, out like a light. Good. The ghostly powered fox chants something and its eyes turn blue for a moment. Suddenly, a huge ball of light flashes between the two, and Cinders feels pumped. Too bad he lost that Special skill though...

Cin: -6E +4 Atk ===///=== Sp: +2 SpA

Glad that went without a hitch Cinder now began building a nice fiery vengeance in his throat. Spike....stayed asleep. Bad bad bad. Cinder liberally douced Spike in flames, trying for the roots

Cin: -9E ===///=== Sp: -20H

Cinder repeated, keeping his head low as he blew that powerful attack all over Spike. The roots were all disintegrated by the time he as done with Spike. Spike was covered in burns as well, that was not pretty.

Cin: -9E ===///=== Sp: -20H Brn

Spike winces from the burn (4), and Cinder safeguard falls.

===Stats===

Ccw
X O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfsa/38.png
Cinder M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 60
[ {} {} {} {} {} { ] 51
+4 Atk
Yeah, sick of you.

vs

Unbraced
O O X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/331.png
Spike, M
[ {} {} ] 20
[ {} {} {} {} { ] 34
+2 SpA
Brn
Par
Slp
Man what else?!?!

UB

Unbraced
26th September 2010, 06:20 PM
Facade-GrassWhistle-Mud-Slap (again)

DarkestLight
26th September 2010, 06:25 PM
UB >> Spike is asleep.

Unbraced
26th September 2010, 08:04 PM
Sleep talk until you wake up. THEN Facade-GrassWhistle-Mud-Slap (again)

ccw
27th September 2010, 04:37 AM
I want him out of the picture. Safeguard+ Fire Blast combo. If he somehow manages to survive, fire blast again.

DarkestLight
27th September 2010, 05:39 PM
Forest of the Mists


===Rules===

Banned: Destiny Bond, Rest, Toxic
DQ time: 4 days.
Arena: Galactic HQ -Forests of the Mist

This ancient forest found near an old railway is a land powered by enchanted spells. The Mist makes it had to see very far in, and there are legends that the trees do not bode well with intruders in their forest. If you get near the trees, they will lash out at you for 3% damage

--Oh wait, I just saw that Unbraced requested Galactic HQ. I'll start the battle there, and move it to Forest of the Mists, does that work? Little action stage switch? Lemme know.

===Battlers===

Ccw
X O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfsa/38.png
Cinder M
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 60
[ {} {} {} {} {} { ] 51
+4 Atk
Yeah, sick of you.
Safeguard+Fire Blast~Fire Blast

vs

Unbraced
O O X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/331.png
Spike, M
[ {} {} ] 20
[ {} {} {} {} { ] 34
+2 SpA
Brn
Par
Slp
Man what else?!?!
Sleep Talk x 3
(Sub: Facade~Grasswhistle~Mud-Slap)

===Round 12===

Sleeping cacti never learn. Spike rocked back and forth, babbling something in his sleep. He raised his arms however, and began firing many a missile at Cinder with pinpoint accuracy. Cinder was quick to erect a shield, but as the shield fell around him, it began to alight, and swell and coalesce toward his mouth. He lunged forth and fired off that strange Fire Blast incantation, incinerating Spike on the spot.

Cin: -14E/-3H ===///=== Sp: -5E/-22H
SG: 3 rds

Spike the Cacnea is gone, and Cinder still looks pretty well off.

===Stats===

Ccw
X O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfsa/38.png
Cinder M
[ {} {} {} {} {} { ] 57
[ {} {} {} { ] 37
+4 Atk
Good. Stay Dead
SG: 2.5 rds

vs

Unbraced
O O X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/331.png
Spike, M
[ ] 0
[ {} {} { ] 29
Ded

Ub release, Ccw attax

Unbraced
27th September 2010, 06:30 PM
I send out My Female Blazeiken, Azula

ccw
28th September 2010, 06:06 AM
Good job Cinder.

Extrasensory, Zen Headbutt and extrasensory again.

Mirror Coat any status inducing moves and Swift if he double teams.

Unbraced
28th September 2010, 09:18 AM
Sand-Attack-Rock Slide-Earthquake

ccw
3rd October 2010, 07:48 AM
Bumpity bump for DL.

DarkestLight
3rd October 2010, 09:24 AM
I was wondering about this battle. My bad guys, I didn't see you posted :O


Forest of the Mists


===Rules===

Banned: Destiny Bond, Rest, Toxic
DQ time: 4 days.
Arena: Galactic HQ -Forests of the Mist

This ancient forest found near an old railway is a land powered by enchanted spells. The Mist makes it had to see very far in, and there are legends that the trees do not bode well with intruders in their forest. If you get near the trees, they will lash out at you for 3% damage

--Oh wait, I just saw that Unbraced requested Galactic HQ. I'll start the battle there, and move it to Forest of the Mists, does that work? Little action stage switch? Lemme know.

===Battlers===

Ccw
X O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfsa/38.png
Cinder M
[ {} {} {} {} {} { ] 57
[ {} {} {} { ] 37
+4 Atk
Good. Stay Dead
SG: 2.5 rds
Extrasensory~Zen Headbutt~Extrasensory

vs

Unbraced
O X X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/257.png
Azula F
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 100
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 100
Im like Rawk but not.
Sand Attack~Rock Slide~Earthquake

===Round 13===

Spike gone, Unbraced now decides its time for the big guns. He flicks a final sphere from his grasp and watches as it disappears in the fog. A bright flash illuminates the misty area just enough to show Azula where Cinder stands, faded amongst the Mists.

Azula flares up her wrists, and slams her fists into the soft ground. She picks up a nice sampling of the ground and throws it in Cinder's face. Cinder retaliates by getting into Azula's mind and ripping it apart-least that's what it looked like to me-Az's is doin' a funky chicken dance and what not.

Cin: -7E -Acc===///=== Az: -3E/-15H

Cinder, nor the forest, approves of that Earthquake business, and Cinder tries to take Az down. Cinder gets no more than 3 steps when the ground shakes once more, tripping Cinder up due to stones bashing her body. The fox warily gets back on his feet and dashes over-ready to smash Az. Azula turns, realizing her quarry is rushing her, and watches as that Zen Headbutting fox goes flying past. Whoo thanks for blindness!

Cin: -7E/-16H ===///=== Az: -8E

Cinder gears up for another massive Extrasensory attack, when an Earthquake forces the Ninetales back. Cinder shivers, but fires off that blast anyway. However, it makes Azula's sense go super acute for a moment and she manages to jump back and avoid the sharpened tree root that appeared out of nowhere! The heck?

Cin: -7E/-20H ===///=== Az: -9E/-15H


===Stats===

Ccw
X O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfsa/38.png
Cinder M
[ {} {} { ] 21
[ {} { ] 16
+4 Atk
Not dying without taking him with me.
SG: 1.5 rds
- Acc

vs

Unbraced
O X X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/257.png
Azula F
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 70
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 80
Since when are foxes PSYCHIC!

Ub

Unbraced
3rd October 2010, 10:55 AM
Uh, I didn't say Earthquake x 3. I said Sand-Attack-Rock Slide-Earthquake.

DarkestLight
3rd October 2010, 11:00 AM
Yo there I go again seeing what I wanna see. Fixed.

Unbraced
3rd October 2010, 11:29 AM
Thanks. Trust me, as a guy with dyslixia, I'm used to it.

Use a Quick attack+Double Kick combo to finish her off. If I dosn't work, use Quick attack again, if it does relax

ccw
3rd October 2010, 07:16 PM
Use your own quick attack + pain split combo to even up the odds! If you have a free action left, hypnosis.

DarkestLight
3rd October 2010, 07:42 PM
Forest of the Mists


===Rules===

Banned: Destiny Bond, Rest, Toxic
DQ time: 4 days.
Arena: Galactic HQ -Forests of the Mist

This ancient forest found near an old railway is a land powered by enchanted spells. The Mist makes it had to see very far in, and there are legends that the trees do not bode well with intruders in their forest. If you get near the trees, they will lash out at you for 3% damage

--Oh wait, I just saw that Unbraced requested Galactic HQ. I'll start the battle there, and move it to Forest of the Mists, does that work? Little action stage switch? Lemme know.

===Battlers===

Ccw
X O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfsa/38.png
Cinder M
[ {} {} { ] 21
[ {} { ] 16
+4 Atk
Not dying without taking him with me.
SG: 1.5 rds
- Acc
Quick Attack+Pain Split~Hypnosis

vs

Unbraced
O X X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/257.png
Azula F
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 70
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} ] 80
Since when are foxes PSYCHIC!
Quick Attack+Double Kick~Quick Attack

===Round 14===

Azula hissed, before dashing toward the crafty Cinder. Cinder heard the footsteps and dashed right for them. The two Pokemon dashed by each other but Azulas aim came with three separate hits, two from her feet as she Double Kicked off of Cinders side. But Cinders strike was much more power packed and it floored the fighter on her stomach. Cinder then seemed to bit into Azula's soul and broke it in a way that she siphoned all she could.

Cin: -16E/-9H/+25H ===///=== Az: -9E/-35H

Azula got up, feeling immensely tired. What did that creepy fox do to her. She sqwaked in anger and quickly punched Cinder in the chest, making her fall over. How dare you steal her health!

Cin: -4H ===///=== Az: -3E

===Stats===

Ccw
X O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfsa/38.png
Cinder M
[ {} {} {} { ] 33
[ ] 0
+4 Atk
Yeah I'm still here!
SG: .5 rds

vs

Unbraced
O X X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/257.png
Azula F
[ {} {} {} { ] 35
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 68
Oh god DIE!

Ccw-two actions

ccw
3rd October 2010, 07:52 PM
When the forced relax wears off, go for 2 extrasensories.

ccw
7th October 2010, 09:48 AM
Bump for Unbraced.

Unbraced
7th October 2010, 05:57 PM
Sorry.

Swords Dance-Brick Break-Quick attack

DarkestLight
7th October 2010, 06:31 PM
Forest of the Mists


===Rules===

Banned: Destiny Bond, Rest, Toxic
DQ time: 4 days.
Arena: Galactic HQ -Forests of the Mist

This ancient forest found near an old railway is a land powered by enchanted spells. The Mist makes it had to see very far in, and there are legends that the trees do not bode well with intruders in their forest. If you get near the trees, they will lash out at you for 3% damage

--Oh wait, I just saw that Unbraced requested Galactic HQ. I'll start the battle there, and move it to Forest of the Mists, does that work? Little action stage switch? Lemme know.

===Battlers===

Ccw
X O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfsa/38.png
Cinder M
[ {} {} {} { ] 33
[ ] 0
+4 Atk
Yeah I'm still here!
SG: .5 rds
Extrasensory x 2

vs

Unbraced
O X X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/257.png
Azula F
[ {} {} {} { ] 35
[ {} {} {} {} {} {} { ] 68
Oh god DIE!
Swords Dance~Brick Break~Quick Attack

===Round 15===

Azula, knowing that fox was out for at least this action, decides to pump up her prowess summore in order to take her down. Azula backflips and performs some synchrnized motions, leaving the glittering Ninetales to watch and plot silently.

Cin: -.- ===///=== Az: -3E +2 Atk

Feeling better, Azula dashes over and delivers a hell of a rib breaking punch to Cinder's right side. She curls over, but her mind stays sharp. Glaring at the backing away assaulter, a nervous system shutdown was in order...for Azula. The chickenhawk cried out and fell to her knees, mind aching.

Cin: -7E/-15H ===///=== Az: -5E/-15H

Azula growled and dashed in again. She opted for a quick lick to Cinders head, still on the ground. Cinder rolled from the kick and bounded on her feet, using her awesome mind powers to break that fighters will into nothing. Azula dropped, damned near defeat.

Cin: -7E/-8H ===///=== Az: -3E/-15H

===Stats===

Ccw
X O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfsa/38.png
Cinder M
[ {} ] 10
[ { ] 6
+4 Atk
Hrm, a lil more...

vs

Unbraced
O X X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/257.png
Azula F
[ { ] 5
[ {} {} {} {} {} { ] 57
+2 Atk
So..weak

Ub

Unbraced
7th October 2010, 11:02 PM
Giga impact-relax

ccw
7th October 2010, 11:49 PM
Quick attack to end it.

DarkestLight
8th October 2010, 06:37 AM
Forest of the Mists


===Rules===

Banned: Destiny Bond, Rest, Toxic
DQ time: 4 days.
Arena: Galactic HQ -Forests of the Mist

This ancient forest found near an old railway is a land powered by enchanted spells. The Mist makes it had to see very far in, and there are legends that the trees do not bode well with intruders in their forest. If you get near the trees, they will lash out at you for 3% damage

--Oh wait, I just saw that Unbraced requested Galactic HQ. I'll start the battle there, and move it to Forest of the Mists, does that work? Little action stage switch? Lemme know.

===Battlers===

Ccw
X O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfsa/38.png
Cinder M
[ {} ] 10
[ { ] 6
+4 Atk
Hrm, a lil more..
Quick Attack

Unbraced
O X X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/257.png
Azula F
[ { ] 5
[ {} {} {} {} {} { ] 57
+2 Atk
So..weak
Giga Impact

===Round 16===

The forest began to rumble as Azula pulled in what seemed to be space itself, preparing her for a disastrous head rushing attack. Cinder, fearless and tired as ever, gave one last sprint to stop the madness. She dove in and slashed at Azula's face, causing the bird to fall to her knees. Azula held her self up with her arms, but they buckled...and she fainted.

Cin: -2E ===///=== Az: --7H


===Stats===

Ccw
X O O
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfsa/38.png
Cinder M
[ {} ] 10
[ { ] 4
+4 Atk
And yer done!

vs

Unbraced
X X X
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/257.png
Azula F
[ ] 0
[ {} {} {} {} {} { ] 57
+2 Atk
Noooo

CCW wins!
6 points for CCw
3 points for Unbraced
6 points for me and I'm gone!

ccw
8th October 2010, 08:51 AM
Good match, thanks for the fun Unbraced and thanks to DL for reffing.