Pokemon Umbral Discussion 31: Zero Mode and Asuras

[Astral Harmony]

I'm not going to allow for fourth evolutions to any Pokemon for an extremely long time. An evolution to a Shuckle? Yeah, that's good. A second evolution to a two-stage Pokemon? Sure, we'll work that.

But when it comes to fourth stage evolutions, you'll basically be turning your own Pokemon into freaks. Insane freaks that will not obey you. You and your Pokemon will be doing a special mission when it's time.

It's explained like this: most Pokemon, at least in the world of Pokemon Umbral, tend to be under a lot of mental stress, particularly Honmyr variants and especially during pitched combat. This is a reflex to the immense power they wield. It's a huge strain for them, even though their bodies flash-evolve and they usually only know four to six moves to compensate. Herego, while it's entirely possible for a Pokemon to continue to evolve and grow even stronger and know every move, Pokemon usually stop at two evolutions and at level 100 by their own choice.

Pokeweapons, which go beyond these limits, are more or less on the brink of going overboard, or Berserk for lack of a better word. It takes millions of dollars worth of conditioning and specially controlled evolutions to produce a single useable Pokeweapon (a non-Berserker type).

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Now, you're probably wondering about the title of this discussion thread. Zero Mode is going to be the Gabriel Force's version of Umbral Awakening. As for Asuras, they're the mistakes geniuses often make when trying to create Legendary Pokebrids like Moera, The Light, and The Dark. Those three were Delta class Asuras. There are two other classes, Alpha and Beta, and why they're generally considered to be failures, they are certainly more powerful. Especially Alphas. You'll have a lot of fun with these types when venturing into Millenium House and as you continue to wage war on the Prideguard.

Now, hit us up with a picture, Ren-I mean Menarker!

[Geminex]

Oh. Nice...
I really need to write up a semi-scientific explanation for pokemon (and physics) in the world of umbral...

An asuras... Is Big G one of those?

And just call us by our in-game names, there's not that much of difference between us IC and OOC.

And wait, pokemon can get more powerful by sacrifcing their sanity for power?
...
I really, really hope the same counts for humans.

[Astral Harmony]

Of course humans gain power through sacrificing insanity. That's basically what Asuras are. And they definitely sacrifice appearance as well, especially the Alphas and Betas. U-G-L-Y. They ain't got no alibis. They ugly. They ugly.

Some questions before I continue: If Kurika uses Justice Fist, she's going to hit the Plasma Wall and contract both Fire and Plasmaburn. Are you okay with this? And no, Moon's Pokemon's water attacks will not remove the wall. That's not nearly enough water.

And Rachel cannot use Sync Techs as a free action. I don't even know where you got that from.

[Geminex]

Last mission, actually.
...
Hey, it was worth a try!

Can she at least use both her technique and her own attack attack in the same turn?

But wait, I was hoping for something pure-human. Asuras are uber-pokebrids, aren't they?
Or just make Impact's insanity sacrificing his full-demon uber-transformation.

And damn, I hadn't considered that. Ah well, Kurika's getting switched out anyway, let her be set on fire.

[Astral Harmony]

Huh. Well, I guess Impact likes his girls hot.

[Geminex]

AB used horrible pun!
It's super effective!
Wild Gem fainted.

[Astral Harmony]

Impact used Facepalm!
It's super insulting!
Armored Bishoujo used Cosplay!
It's super inspiring!
Impact used Sketch!
He now has costume ideas for his subordinate girls when he goes evil!
It's super creepy!

And I'm just going to stop there. Too many posts and god knows when Menarker will post. Wait, why don't I just post it? He did send me that PM.

Here goes!

Gardevoir, Use Flash!



Phoenix Wright: "Objection! I have found a flaw in that comic strip!"
Armored Bishoujo: "Me, too, which is why I did this little omake thingie! Go ahead, Wright!"
Phoenix Wright: "The enemy Metang is a genderless robot Pokemon! How could it be attracted to that busty Gardevoir?"
Armored Bishoujo: "And that, as they say, is that."

[Geminex]

Wow. Is the commentary Menarker's? Cause damn, he murdered that joke. And it wasn't even ironic. It has a "look at me i am being completely sincere and that is supposed to be funny" air about it, but it's like a robot made to look like a human, it has all the appearances of the real thing, but it is not the real thing! It is a lie! Burn the fake irony! Buuuuurn it!

[Astral Harmony]

I...I did the commentary. *mindlessly kicks a pebble*

[Geminex]

Oh!
Oh. I- I'm sorry... I didn't... I mean, I...
...

I'm just going to imagine gardevoir's breasts now, please excuse me.

Edit:
Okay, I'm back in time for the post. Few questions:
What's up with Matt's rage? He was at 100 when he shifted, that cost him 60, down to 40. Then two hyper beams, makes 2 times 10, makes 20. He should have 60.
Second, what do you mean by this:

- Impact: Plasmaburn is being cleared. Wait longer. Rage is 100 upon revival

?
My plan was to sit out one turn, to revive with 1 HP and get a turn's worth of plasmaburn healing, and then enter combat again, and then to use a full restore to get my health back and fully cure the burn. Is there any reason I can't do that?