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Mar. 25th, 2013 06:34 pmSalutations
I am a Watchog. I have a question I want to ask.
Are parties fun?
If parties are fun then why do people make sour faces about them? Do parties make people sick?
I do not know what parties are but I do not know if I would like to attend if Mistah does not want to attend. I do not want to make Mistah sick.
This is troubling. Please help.
I am a Watchog. I have a question I want to ask.
Are parties fun?
If parties are fun then why do people make sour faces about them? Do parties make people sick?
I do not know what parties are but I do not know if I would like to attend if Mistah does not want to attend. I do not want to make Mistah sick.
This is troubling. Please help.
[More rain? Hm, maybe Norman shouldn't complain. Then again any day that had the sky falling always puts a damper on his day. Especially rain.
But hey! Norman is inside and you (presumably) are inside. All is good in the neighborhood.
Unlike his previous video posts, this one is intentional. Look ma, it's even planted on top of a tripod and everything! And even when he is stranded in a strange world full of magical creatures who are willing to do your bidding, Norman still has time to look disheveled in his gray suit.
So what does the man have to say standing up next to an illuminated projector scree- Oh.
Issat? Issat what I think it is? Ohhhhhh snap.]
Hello. My name is Norman Jayden. I've been residing over the Johto region for a little over three months now.
[He paces over to the other side of the projector screen.]
At the beginning of the year I proposed compiling a small, simple manual to help the newcomers to help adjust to their situation with basic wilderness survival pointers. A majority of this information were from others who know their way around.
[Norman pulls out a small remote out from his pocket and presses the button. The screen then goes from blank with words on it which read:
Beginner's Manual
Again he paces to the opposite side of the screen because like any good public speaker, you pace around the very presentation you have been working on for more than a month. Look it up! It's Chapter 4 in 'Fidgeting for Dummies'.]
I won't show the whole thing here. The whole point of the power point is to compress the information into simpler terms so that anyone looking at this can understand. I have the entire document uploaded into one of the free servers. You'll find it after the end of this message. But for now, any feedback would be appreciated.
[The video cuts off there.]
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ATTCH: beginnersmanual.doc
But hey! Norman is inside and you (presumably) are inside. All is good in the neighborhood.
Unlike his previous video posts, this one is intentional. Look ma, it's even planted on top of a tripod and everything! And even when he is stranded in a strange world full of magical creatures who are willing to do your bidding, Norman still has time to look disheveled in his gray suit.
So what does the man have to say standing up next to an illuminated projector scree- Oh.
Issat? Issat what I think it is? Ohhhhhh snap.]
Hello. My name is Norman Jayden. I've been residing over the Johto region for a little over three months now.
[He paces over to the other side of the projector screen.]
At the beginning of the year I proposed compiling a small, simple manual to help the newcomers to help adjust to their situation with basic wilderness survival pointers. A majority of this information were from others who know their way around.
[Norman pulls out a small remote out from his pocket and presses the button. The screen then goes from blank with words on it which read:
Again he paces to the opposite side of the screen because like any good public speaker, you pace around the very presentation you have been working on for more than a month. Look it up! It's Chapter 4 in 'Fidgeting for Dummies'.]
I won't show the whole thing here. The whole point of the power point is to compress the information into simpler terms so that anyone looking at this can understand. I have the entire document uploaded into one of the free servers. You'll find it after the end of this message. But for now, any feedback would be appreciated.
[The video cuts off there.]
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ATTCH: beginnersmanual.doc
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Table of Contents
▶ Introduction
▶ Inventory
▶ New Bark and You
▶ Roster Building 101
▶ Wilderness Survival
▶ Berries
▶ The Drift on One Way Ledges
▶ Extreme Weather Conditions
▶ Other Services
( Introduction )
( Inventory )
( New Bark and You )
( Roster Building 101 )
( Wilderness Survival )
( Berries )
( The Drift on One Way Ledges )
( Extreme Weather Conditions )
( Other Services )
003 → {video/action} Violet City (redux!)
Feb. 8th, 2013 09:13 pm[Today is a quiet afternoon here in the temporary HQ of Batman & Robin "Team Justice" (Johto Division) brought to you by the one of the newer editions to the team, Rocky: The Tenacious Riolu. Norman is up to his own devices standing next to a clunky laptop and projector who have both outlived their time. The room is dark, illuminated by the bright light brought on by the projector which shows this text on the wall:
The Drift on One-Way Ledges
Followed along by several bullet-pointed statements outlining the hardships of these obstacles.]
Alright...All I need to do push this part over here and that should clear things up.
[He presses the pen onto his lips.
The camera jumps several feet down from the chair and pads along closer to where Norman is standing.]
Not exactly the most polished look but the aesthetics can wait. Just have to-- ?
[He looks down at the Riolu. The recording light catches him off-guard, looking quite bashful in from of the camera.]
Ah, c'mon. Not you too. This isn't the time for--
[CRASH! BANG! OTHER SOUND EFFECTS OF HOUSEHOLD DESTRUCTION! The camera swiftly turns to a tiny Ponyta gone completely apeshit. It begins to crash into the desk where the large electronics are placed, nearly knocking them both to the floor.]
--!
[The camera drops to the ground and the sound of two sets of feet come rushing over to stop the laptop and projector from being knocked over.]
Cali? What the hell are you--?
[NOPE! Cali can't hear you, Norman! Too busy running around, looking for more places to explore in this tiny establishment. The baby Ponyta continues to romp around the room until he decidedly snatches the disk from atop the desk and runs away with it.]
Shit! I gotta get that disk!
[And off goes Norman into the streets of Violet City to chase down his newborn fire pony.]
[ooc: Folks who are currently in Violet City feel free to join in on the chase sequence! Other than that, IC responses will come a few hours afterwards.]
The Drift on One-Way Ledges
Followed along by several bullet-pointed statements outlining the hardships of these obstacles.]
Alright...All I need to do push this part over here and that should clear things up.
[He presses the pen onto his lips.
The camera jumps several feet down from the chair and pads along closer to where Norman is standing.]
Not exactly the most polished look but the aesthetics can wait. Just have to-- ?
[He looks down at the Riolu. The recording light catches him off-guard, looking quite bashful in from of the camera.]
Ah, c'mon. Not you too. This isn't the time for--
[CRASH! BANG! OTHER SOUND EFFECTS OF HOUSEHOLD DESTRUCTION! The camera swiftly turns to a tiny Ponyta gone completely apeshit. It begins to crash into the desk where the large electronics are placed, nearly knocking them both to the floor.]
--!
[The camera drops to the ground and the sound of two sets of feet come rushing over to stop the laptop and projector from being knocked over.]
Cali? What the hell are you--?
[NOPE! Cali can't hear you, Norman! Too busy running around, looking for more places to explore in this tiny establishment. The baby Ponyta continues to romp around the room until he decidedly snatches the disk from atop the desk and runs away with it.]
Shit! I gotta get that disk!
[And off goes Norman into the streets of Violet City to chase down his newborn fire pony.]
[ooc: Folks who are currently in Violet City feel free to join in on the chase sequence! Other than that, IC responses will come a few hours afterwards.]
[ ooc ] → IC Contact
Jan. 24th, 2013 06:11 pm002 → {text} Violet City
Jan. 3rd, 2013 09:18 pmI have been doing a lot of thinking lately. Mainly about the newcomers arriving in New Bark Town.
After the massive snowstorm that came in before the holidays, I think we can all agree there has to be a better contingency plan to get new arrivals the proper help they need to get by. Maybe there is a way we can get information out to them better. I'm open to suggestion but here is what I'm proposing:
A basic survival guide. We already have a guide outlining the wildlife here but nothing about basic wilderness survival. Under these conditions, having a sleeping bag is not enough to get by through the night.
To be honest, besides learning it from others, I do not know the first thing about surviving the outdoors. But I know there are others out there who do. If we all pool our resources together we can make something that will save any newcomer a whole lot of grief.
Now I'm willing to compile the information together. All I need is a little help with the legwork here so to speak. Here are a few items to give everyone an idea:
1.) Weathering your campsite
2.) Building a fire from scratch
3.) Geo-navigation
4.) Notable Wild Pokémon Dangers
5.) Storm/Severe Weather Preparation
Now I may have unintentionally left some subjects out. But if this is something you're interested in then send me a message.
[For those of you who are messaging Jayden via video be prepared to see a man all scratched up in the face from his new baby shiny Torchic he got for Christmas. Who knew baby fire chickens like to play peck the shit out of Jayden's face as soon as it hatches? So far the winning nickname for this little guy is SHOO!
]
After the massive snowstorm that came in before the holidays, I think we can all agree there has to be a better contingency plan to get new arrivals the proper help they need to get by. Maybe there is a way we can get information out to them better. I'm open to suggestion but here is what I'm proposing:
A basic survival guide. We already have a guide outlining the wildlife here but nothing about basic wilderness survival. Under these conditions, having a sleeping bag is not enough to get by through the night.
To be honest, besides learning it from others, I do not know the first thing about surviving the outdoors. But I know there are others out there who do. If we all pool our resources together we can make something that will save any newcomer a whole lot of grief.
Now I'm willing to compile the information together. All I need is a little help with the legwork here so to speak. Here are a few items to give everyone an idea:
2.) Building a fire from scratch
3.) Geo-navigation
4.) Notable Wild Pokémon Dangers
5.) Storm/Severe Weather Preparation
Now I may have unintentionally left some subjects out. But if this is something you're interested in then send me a message.
[For those of you who are messaging Jayden via video be prepared to see a man all scratched up in the face from his new baby shiny Torchic he got for Christmas. Who knew baby fire chickens like to play peck the shit out of Jayden's face as soon as it hatches? So far the winning nickname for this little guy is SHOO!
]001 → {video}
Dec. 18th, 2012 07:13 pm[...Lovely weather, huh? Is it usually nice like this? Today it's newcomer video #239329 taking place inside a house in New Bark Town. The sun is beaming through the kitchen window that is coated with a small layer of frost. The odd thing about this shot is that it is very close to the ground as if a small animal is doing all of the recording. A small pitter-patter can be heard and the camera closes on two different pair of legs standing up.]
...Ma'am, I'm not asking for anything else. No food. No clothes. Nothing. All I want is a little bit of information.
[He takes a breath as he folds his arms.]
Let's make a deal: If I drink half of this juice, will you help me out?
[You can hear a barely audible 'Sure thing, sweetie!' in the background. Hopefully his judgement in character isn't completely off. He takes the glass and little-by-little drinks a good portion of the beverage down.
It's clear that Jayden is about to bombard this woman with more questions as soon as he sets the glass down but doesn't give him the time of day as she leaves the kitchen. The look on his face reads curious. He walks over to the opening between the kitchen and the hallway, craning his neck to get a better look.
When she returns, she is holding a pile of clothes in her arms. Instead of 'information' she instead offers Jayden another set of woolen hats, scarves and tacky Pokemon sweaters.]
Shoving all that wool at my face isn't helping the problem. Now I already pulled my end of the deal. It's your turn.
[Typical babble you would hear from your not!mama. Nothing but rambling about 'Today's your big day! It's your first day as a Pokemon Trainer! Oooh I am so proud!' Even going as far as give Norman a nice, big pinch on the cheek.
Nope.
Not helpful at all.
And just like that, Norman starts to make his way out. Whoever is recording all of this is following right behind him right at the level of his calves. But the small critter and Norman soon stop at the door the door when the woman walks over.
'Don't forget your stuff!']
Thanks.
[Grabbing his newly obtained backpack, he and the tiny cameraman take their leave. 'Have a safe journey!' she says before the door closes behind them.]
...I don't know what to believe anymore. [He paces forwards slowly down the wooden steps.] If I told anyone from the bureau about this, they would have me in a mental institution no questions asked.
[The camera zooms in a little closer on Norman's leg before it suddenly falls to the ground. He looks down at the camera. He kneels to pick it up to look at a much higher level to show a Patrat skittering about by the grass.]
I think I'm already starting to lose it.
[Well, no need to have this on any more. With no idea where this feed is being 'sent' to, he hits the button anyway to end it.]
...Ma'am, I'm not asking for anything else. No food. No clothes. Nothing. All I want is a little bit of information.
[He takes a breath as he folds his arms.]
Let's make a deal: If I drink half of this juice, will you help me out?
[You can hear a barely audible 'Sure thing, sweetie!' in the background. Hopefully his judgement in character isn't completely off. He takes the glass and little-by-little drinks a good portion of the beverage down.
It's clear that Jayden is about to bombard this woman with more questions as soon as he sets the glass down but doesn't give him the time of day as she leaves the kitchen. The look on his face reads curious. He walks over to the opening between the kitchen and the hallway, craning his neck to get a better look.
When she returns, she is holding a pile of clothes in her arms. Instead of 'information' she instead offers Jayden another set of woolen hats, scarves and tacky Pokemon sweaters.]
Shoving all that wool at my face isn't helping the problem. Now I already pulled my end of the deal. It's your turn.
[Typical babble you would hear from your not!mama. Nothing but rambling about 'Today's your big day! It's your first day as a Pokemon Trainer! Oooh I am so proud!' Even going as far as give Norman a nice, big pinch on the cheek.
Nope.
Not helpful at all.
And just like that, Norman starts to make his way out. Whoever is recording all of this is following right behind him right at the level of his calves. But the small critter and Norman soon stop at the door the door when the woman walks over.
'Don't forget your stuff!']
Thanks.
[Grabbing his newly obtained backpack, he and the tiny cameraman take their leave. 'Have a safe journey!' she says before the door closes behind them.]
...I don't know what to believe anymore. [He paces forwards slowly down the wooden steps.] If I told anyone from the bureau about this, they would have me in a mental institution no questions asked.
[The camera zooms in a little closer on Norman's leg before it suddenly falls to the ground. He looks down at the camera. He kneels to pick it up to look at a much higher level to show a Patrat skittering about by the grass.]
I think I'm already starting to lose it.
[Well, no need to have this on any more. With no idea where this feed is being 'sent' to, he hits the button anyway to end it.]
