Mario vs TML (Ref DL, ya'erd!)

[mario72486]

Since I just started here, I was hoping if someone could give me a hand with the basics of ASB. I am open to challenges with any veteran users who have basic-level Pokemon at their disposal.

Arena: Cajon Pass
In this scenario, the battle takes place within a desert canyon, about 50 feet high and 100 feet in width at its widest. Even so, there are plenty of rocks and inclines filling the area, so maneuvering will prove difficult. The temperature is balming, and the sunlight is so intense, it feels like Sunny Day is in full effect...

Rules:

- 3 on 3
- I send out first, you may attack first.
- No banned moves (unless you feel some need to be)

I'll be starting out with Draco, my male Gible.


Hopefully everything is set up correctly. Any assistance on improving it (or challenges, should everything fits the bill appropriately) would be greatly appreciated.

[The_Missing_Link]

It just so happens that I have 3 basic Pokemon that need experience

Since you didn't mention abilities, I will assume that we won't be using them (I didn't want to anyway). And I want rest banned


I'll use Haplo, my male Bagon


Use a dragon dance then a double team and a dragon pulse


Dragon Dance~Double Team~Dragon Pulse

[mario72486]

Yeah, no abilities for this one. Thanks for taking me up on this challenge.

Draco, start off by kicking up a Sandstorm. Follow up with a Double Team of your own, then Dig underground to avoid the incoming attack if possible.

Sandstorm ~ Double Team ~ Dig

[DarkestLight]

2010 battle #5


===Rules===

3 VS 3
One out at a time
Arena: Cajon Pass
In this scenario, the battle takes place within a desert canyon, about 50 feet high and 100 feet in width at its widest. Even so, there are plenty of rocks and inclines filling the area, so maneuvering will prove difficult. The temperature is balming, and the sunlight is so intense, it feels like Sunny Day is in full effect...
DQ: 5 Days
No Abilities

===Battlers===

TML
X X X

Haplo, M
100/100
Ohh warmsies
Dragon Dance~Double Team~Dragon Pulse

VS

Mario
X X X

Draco F
100/100
Rawr with fear attached!
Sandstorm~Double Team~Dig

===Round 1===

I like this heat business. DL here, with a new arena for all to dwell in. We're here at Cajon pass, ready to face off with another battle for you all to enjoy. TML is arriving via helicopter drop, and..why the hell is she wearing that big ol' hat? And those gaudy shades?

TML: Cause the sunlight bothers me. Is that ok with you oh crazy ref?

I'm jus saying, sunlight is fantastic. And yes, Mario is here ready to go. Dressed like he stepped out of Miami Vice, nonetheless...so am I. Linen suit for the win! Its funny, as this battle is starting off to be a dragon only event!

Draco and Haplo stare each other down, an then both begin dancing around, as if to enjoy this heat. Haplo's dance seems to heighten its awareness, but there is now a stark blindness. TML holds her hat as the winds pick up and sand is created from the walls of this canyon pass. Draco seems at home with it.

Haplo: -3E +Atk/Spd ===//=== Draco: -4E
SS: 3 rds

The sand isn't enough to deter Haplo, as he runs through it toward his fellow blue dragon. Well, it seemed as if Haplo was running toward Draco. Instead, it was really their casting of Double team, which backfired on them both, since the sands ripped through the clones.

Both Pokemon stand in their same spots, kinda upset about that.

Haplo: -3E ===//=== Draco: -3E

Draco takes initiative now, and runs toward Haplo. Haplo welcomes the attack and charges up a Pulse of energy. Draco dives down as surfs underground-its fin sinking as if it was in the ocean as the Pulse flies over him. Haplo grunts, that was a pretty crafty move.

Haplo: -5E ===//=== Draco: -2E

Sand burns in this heat (3)

===Stats===

TML
X X X

Haplo, M
97/89
+Atk/Spd
Sand sucks

VS

Mario
X X X

Draco F
100/91
Duh duh.....duh..duh

SS: 2 rds

Mario

[mario72486]

Should have known that Double Team would fizzle because of the Sandstorm. I'll remember that for next time.

Alright Draco, emerge from the ground and try and connect with a Dragon Rage, then use Dig again to escape detection. When Haplo's guard is down, shake things up with Earthquake.

Dragon Rage ~ Dig ~ Earthquake

[DarkestLight]

Mario, Dig takes two actions.

[mario72486]

I told you I was new at this. It's going to take me a while to get used to this.

In that case, complete the Dig technique, then use Dragon Rage. Before he can react, use Dig a second time.

Dig (2nd turn) ~ Dragon Rage ~ Dig

[The_Missing_Link]

When he comes out of the dig, use toxic. Then use dragon pulse and then nab him with crunch before he goes under

Toxic~Dragon Pulse~Crunch


Edit: I'm sorry that I edited but I was creating my attacks before he posted different attacks. Only fair that I edit to be on level with him

[DarkestLight]

No prob Mario. I'm sure by this battle's end you'll be good to go with all the standard quirks.:O.

TML-yeah that's fair, that was a weird sequence. No prob. Just to be sure we all aren't confused, anymore-any move that has a two action counterpart takes two actions here as well, mario. So, Dig, Bounce, Dive, Fly...moves like that take two actions.

With that clear....

2010 battle #5


===Rules===

3 VS 3
One out at a time
Arena: Cajon Pass
In this scenario, the battle takes place within a desert canyon, about 50 feet high and 100 feet in width at its widest. Even so, there are plenty of rocks and inclines filling the area, so maneuvering will prove difficult. The temperature is balming, and the sunlight is so intense, it feels like Sunny Day is in full effect...
DQ: 5 Days
No Abilities

===Battlers===

TML
X X X

Haplo, M
97/89
+Atk/Spd
Sand sucks
Toxic~Dragon Pulse~Crunch

VS

Mario
X X X

Draco F
100/91
Duh duh.....duh..duh
Dig~Dragon Rage~Dig

===Round 2===

The sands whip mercilessly at the canyon walls here, so I can only wonder what its doing to Haplo's skin. The scaly Pokemon does not seem to mind as it eyed the ground as best it can. He knows Draco is around, they share that common link all draconic ancestry seems to have.

Draco-as the shark he will grow up to be, lunges forth from the sandy ground-taking Haplo down from behind. Haplo rolled over so he landed on his back and hacked up a nice sized mass of purplish goo that was slathered over Draco's face. The sand ripped some away, but it still did its duty.

Haplo: -3E/-7H ===//=== Draco: -3E Txc

Disgusted by that turn of events, Draco shook away what he could of the poison, only to be covered in a warm light. This light felt like home, and then it felt like a doctors office-trying to sterilize his life. Chills ran up and down Draco's back and he retaliated with heat.

Haplo wasn't ready for the rage that would consume him partially. The flames fanned about all uncontrollably, and stepped back after being burned upon his lower torso. That pain stung with a consistent pain.

Haplo: -5E/-12H ===//=== Draco: -5E/-12H

The sand was really getting on Haplo's nerves. He wiped more grit from his eyes in order to make out Draco. There! To the left. Draco saw Haplo coming in fast and dove right back in the ground. A hearty lunge and Haplo's jaws closed on...sand! The damn land sharklet was gone! Haplo stood up, peeved he missed that stupid groundnugget.

Haplo: -6E ===//=== Draco: -2E

Sand burns in this heat (3), but underground, that poison started to fester (3)

===Stats===

TML
X X X

Haplo, M
75/75
+Atk/Spd
Sand sucks

VS

Mario
X X X

Draco F
85/81
Txc lvl 1
Duh duh.....duh..duh

SS: 1 rd

TML

[The_Missing_Link]

When he comes up, nail him with a dragonbreath. Then tangle him up with a twister and then cause a rock slide

Dragonbreath~Twister~Rock Slide


If he tries to go underground again on the second or third turn, use a dragon rage as he goes under

[mario72486]

Toxic is a ticking time bomb, so it's time to stop with the hit and run attacks.

After you come up from Dig, trap him in a Sand Tomb. As he tries to escape, force him down even further with Dragonbreath.

Dig (2nd turn) ~ Sand Tomb ~ Dragonbreath

[DarkestLight]

2010 battle #5


===Rules===

3 VS 3
One out at a time
Arena: Cajon Pass
In this scenario, the battle takes place within a desert canyon, about 50 feet high and 100 feet in width at its widest. Even so, there are plenty of rocks and inclines filling the area, so maneuvering will prove difficult. The temperature is balming, and the sunlight is so intense, it feels like Sunny Day is in full effect...
DQ: 5 Days
No Abilities

===Battlers===

TML
X X X

Haplo, M
75/75
+Atk/Spd
Sand sucks
Dragonbreath~Twister~Rock Slide

VS

Mario
X X X

Draco F
85/81
Txc lvl 1
Duh duh.....duh..duh
Dig~Sand Tomb~Dragonbreath

===Round 3===

Draco is sure to surface early this round,as tat poison is giving his stomach something to gurgle about. His fin is seen from the east, of course, where Haplo is not looking. Draco lunges and strikes successfully, knocking Haplo on his stomach. Haplo pushes him off and fires off a wave of energy that resemble bluish flames These flames sting mercilessly on Draco's skin, and they do a strange reaction.

Draco falls over, body twitching! It induced paralysis!

Haplo: -5E/-7H ===//=== Draco: -3E/-12H par

Haplo walks over to the swimming land shark, who is now no more than a flopping mess, and summons a few harmful winds to add the damage up even more. Draco struggles to move, but his muscles say otherwise.

Haplo: -2E ===//=== Draco: par -6H

The sands seem to be weakening, and Haplo thanks the gods for it. Draco can move though and stands up. He bursts through the twister, only to be squashed by a tonnage of rock that was knocked over the side of the canyon wall. Haplo backed away from the wall, after hitting it with his head pretty hard.

Draco looks up from the ground, and manages to fire off his own Dragonbreath. Haplo freaks out ass he's struck by it and falls on his side. his skin doesn't feel like Draco's though, so no paralysis occurred.

Haplo: -7E/-12H ===//=== Draco: -5E/-6H

that poison started to burn (6)

===Stats===

TML
X X X

Haplo, M
56/61
+Atk/Spd
This is looking better already

VS

Mario
X X X

Draco F
55/74
Txc lvl 2
Par
Ok ow everywhere

TML

[mario72486]

Before we go any further, something confuses me. Can a Pokemon be hit with two status inflictions at once in ASB? I'm used to normal game mechanics, where it's just one.

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

Yeah, it can be confused, burned, paralyzed and poisoned at the same time. Add that with leech seed and taunt and you got yourself a killer combination.

Learn, my child.

[mario72486]

Sometimes you learn best by doing. Alright, I'm going to have to take this into consideration for the next battle.

In the meantime, the move is yours, Missing Link.

[The_Missing_Link]

No it isn't. I attacked first last round

[mario72486]

I figured it would be your turn, since your initials are listed at the bottom of DarkestLight's last post. I thought that was the indicator of who goes first in the next round.

[The_Missing_Link]

Who ever attacks first in one round goes second the next round, and the person who attacks second attacks first. That's how people attack; if I attacked first twice in a row, it's an unfair advantage to the other person (unless for some reason, the two people agree on a specific attack order parameter)


All refs (and by that I mean all sane refs) copy/paste their reffing outline and only change what is necessary for the round. He forgot to change that little piece of info at the end. Mistakes like that happen all the time. Don't blindly follow every reffing if you think there could be something wrong with it. Refs are not infallible - they can easily make mistakes on damage/energy output, attack descriptions, or minor things like forgetting to change who attacks first next round. That's why asking questions is so important (annoying to the ref, but necessary)

I'm not trying to steer you the wrong way - you attack first

[DarkestLight]

Not exactly.

You'll rest for action 1, and then you can attack for actions 2 and 3.

To explain. The way I ref Mario, when your Pokemon gets to 0 energy, you are forced to wait for 2 actions-before you gain 20% energy back, in order to continue fighting.

[The_Missing_Link]

No, I meant if I recalled Haplo and switched to my new Pokemon, would that take up the whole round and then start off with me attacking second or would I still attack first?

[DarkestLight]

Oh no, if you recalled (I misread that x_x) You'd be able to attack all three actions.

I need to post that, but when you recall/switch, its gotta be on the turn you go first, and then yeah, 3 actions, same as always.

[The_Missing_Link]

Well, I don't want to do this but it is strategy

Haplo, endure it as much as you can and if you can manage, use swift

[mario72486]

He needs to take the first turn to recharge his batteries, so let's see if we can finish him off here and now. Use another Ice Beam. In case he's still up afterwards, use Withdraw while he Endures. Top it off with Rapid Spin.

Ice Beam ~ Withdraw ~ Rapid Spin

[DarkestLight]

2010 battle #5


===Rules===

3 VS 3
One out at a time
Arena: Cajon Pass
In this scenario, the battle takes place within a desert canyon, about 50 feet high and 100 feet in width at its widest. Even so, there are plenty of rocks and inclines filling the area, so maneuvering will prove difficult. The temperature is balming, and the sunlight is so intense, it feels like Sunny Day is in full effect...
DQ: 5 Days
No Abilities

===Battlers===

TML
X X X

Haplo, M
4/0
+Atk/Spd
So... tired
Endure~Swift

VS

Mario
X X

Cascada F
58/50
+ Def
Txc lvl 3
Gonna get rid of this fool.
Ice Beam~Withdraw~Rapid Spin

===Round 9===

Haplo struggles to stand, but it really does not have the energy to fight right now. When that Ice Beam comes barreling from Cascada's mouth, Haplo cries.

It tries to bash its head through the beam, but alas, the beam overtakes him and leaves in his place, a ice statue of a tried and true Bagon in the thick of battle. Charging headfirst into whatever fate may await!

Haplo: -4H ===//=== Cas: -8E

That poison burns Cascade's throat (12)

===Stats===

TML
X X

Haplo, M
0/0
+Atk/Spd
Naaa, it got nothing.

VS

Mario
X X

Cascada F
46/42
+ Def
Txc lvl 4
Its dead and it still hurts me.

TML release, Mario Attack

[The_Missing_Link]

I will use Marit, my female Venonat

[DarkestLight]

Random chance within 2 to 4 rounds-arbitrarily chosen. You can choose random attacks in the hope sit wakes up, or you can rely on the attacks Pokemon can use while asleep.

[mario72486]

Ok. So, let's say, for example, I were to choose Sleep Talk. Would I get to choose which attack is copies, or is that decided at random?

[DarkestLight]

Decided at random.

[mario72486]

Alright.

Since I highly doubt you'll be able to wake up on the first round, use Snore.

The second turn, if you happen to wake up, attack with Ice Punch; if you're still asleep, use Sleep Talk.

For the third turn, follow the same pattern, except use Hydro Pump instead of Ice Punch.

Snore ~ Ice Punch/Sleep Talk ~ Hydro Pump/Sleep Talk

[DarkestLight]

2010 battle #5


===Rules===

3 VS 3
One out at a time
Arena: Cajon Pass
In this scenario, the battle takes place within a desert canyon, about 50 feet high and 100 feet in width at its widest. Even so, there are plenty of rocks and inclines filling the area, so maneuvering will prove difficult. The temperature is balming, and the sunlight is so intense, it feels like Sunny Day is in full effect...
DQ: 5 Days
No Abilities

===Battlers===

TML
X X

Marit, F
77/50
Oh wow damn her
Foresight~Giga Drain x2

VS

Mario
X X

Cascada F
26/7
+ Def
+2 cl
AQ lvl 2
Healing healing!
Snore~Ice Punch~Hydro Pump
Sub: Slp Tlk

===Round 14===

Marit was tired of this Squirltle already. So she stared it down, and a red glow encumbered her eyes. With this vision tint, she could see through all images that weren't tangible, like Cascade's clones. Cascade just Snored in response, and that kind of hurt her a bit.

Marit: -3E/-6H ===//=== Cas: -3E

Cascade was still asleep, but she could feel his body being sucked and puled art, her very essence being ripped away as Marit benefited from the harmless opposition. But Cascade lucked out. The small pokemon charged up a fiery magenta flare of energy, that ripped across the canyon and slammed into Marit, causing immense pain!

What a time to get Mirror Coat!

Marit: -8E/-32H/+8H ===//=== Cas: -4E/-16H

Marit struggled to her feet! This turtle was more resilient than she thought! But this had to end. The turtle was standing up on its own. She feared it was awake, and it seemed that way.

The Venonat grabbed the sleeping turtles shell, and ripped the last vestiges of life from her, making this match a little closer to ending.

Marit: -8E/+5H ===//=== Cas: -10H


===Stats===

TML
X X

Marit, F
58/31
Yeah robbed you sucker!

VS

Mario
X

Cascada F
0/0
+ Def
+ 2 cl
AQ lvl 2
Gone

Mario release and attacks

[mario72486]

I send out Fantasma, my Female Gastly.

Start off with Double Team, followed by a Confuse Ray. Finish off the turn with Shadow Ball.

Double Team ~ Confuse Ray ~ Shadow Ball

[The_Missing_Link]

Another foresight will do then a disable followed up by a psychic to send the shadow ball back at her

Foresight~Disable~Shadow Ball

[DarkestLight]

Uhhh so yer last attack is Psychic?

2010 battle #5


===Rules===

3 VS 3
One out at a time
Arena: Cajon Pass
In this scenario, the battle takes place within a desert canyon, about 50 feet high and 100 feet in width at its widest. Even so, there are plenty of rocks and inclines filling the area, so maneuvering will prove difficult. The temperature is balming, and the sunlight is so intense, it feels like Sunny Day is in full effect...
DQ: 5 Days
No Abilities

===Battlers===

TML
X X

Marit, F
58/31
Yeah robbed you sucker!
Foresight~Disable~Psychic

VS

Mario
X

Fantasma, F
100/100
Making a stand!
Double Team~Confuse Ray~Shadow Ball

===Round 15===

Marit waited as Cascada was removed. The final Pokemon that was released was a Gastly. It floated around, and was already getting used to the heat. Marit glared at the ghost and again tinted its eyes. Fantasma lost its intangibility, but I dun think she knows that. Because she tried to Double Team, but the clones seem lighter than usual.

Marit: -3E ===//=== Fan: -3E FS'd

Smirking, Marit stared at the ghost as it flew round, trying to be deceptive. Before it could launch an confusing assault though, Fantasma found herself stuck in place. She struggled to fight against it, but for the moment, she was immobilized.

Marit: -4E ===//=== Fan: -3E

Displeased with all these cripple tactics, Fantasma was quick to throw a Shadowball at that annoying bug. But as the sphere came close to Marit, Marit focused her energy and stopped the Shadowball in its tracks. With an extra push, she threw it back at Fantasma. The ghost was taken back as its own attack smashed into it.

Marit: -9E ===//=== Fan: -7E/-16H


===Stats===

TML
X X

Marit, F
58/14
Yeah robbed you sucker!

VS

Mario
X

Fantasma, F
84/87
Hrm...not too good thus far.

TML

[The_Missing_Link]

Use a stun spore followed up by a confusion and psychic

Stun Spore~Confusion~Psychic

[mario72486]

Use Protect against the Stun Spore. Counter their Confusion with Hypnosis. Follow up with Dream Eater.

Protect ~ Hypnosis ~ Dream Eater

[DarkestLight]

2010 battle #5


===Rules===

3 VS 3
One out at a time
Arena: Cajon Pass
In this scenario, the battle takes place within a desert canyon, about 50 feet high and 100 feet in width at its widest. Even so, there are plenty of rocks and inclines filling the area, so maneuvering will prove difficult. The temperature is balming, and the sunlight is so intense, it feels like Sunny Day is in full effect...
DQ: 5 Days
No Abilities

===Battlers===

TML
X X

Marit, F
58/14
Yeah robbed you sucker!
Stun Spore~Confusion~Psychic

VS

Mario
X

Fantasma, F
84/87
Hrm...not too good thus far.
Protect~Hypnosis~Dream Eater

===Round 16===

Marit looked on eagerness, as Fantasma floated above. She was quick to blow a series of spores into the sky, and they seemed to blot Fantasma out of the sky. However the spores then filtered away with a Protective shield that the ghost erected. No paralysis here.

Marit: -3E ===//=== Fan: -7E

Having enough of that, Marit fired a Confusion at Fantasma, who winced at the powerful wave. She countered with a Hypnotic suggestion of sleep, and Marit smiled in its wake. It was working. Marit was lulled to sleep in no time.

Marit: -5E ===//=== Fan: -3E/-10H

Marit passed out, right there in the midst of battle. Being in this vulnerable state, Fantasma was quick to siphon the health out of Marit. Marit winced in sleep, but did not awaken.

Marit: zzzz/-9H ===//=== Fan: -7E/+4H


===Stats===

TML
X X

Marit, F
49/6
Slp
NuuuuzzzzZZ

VS

Mario
X

Fantasma, F
78/70
That's better.

Mario

[mario72486]

Now that we know it's asleep, let's use another Dream Eater. Just in case they happen to wake up on the second action, use Double Team, then Psychic.

Dream Eater ~ Double Team ~ Psychic