OOC update: This blog will have some suggestive posts on it. I will try to tag it (using the ācw suggestiveā format), but it I donāt tag, please let me know! Important content warnings under the cut.
Hmm, this site looks interesting. A communication channel for all the worlds that have the privilege of survival! Proof of my ancestor's belief, and with Skitty memes! Maybe I can carve out a niche here...
Call me ZA. I use she/her pronouns.
I'm an adult.
I battle, and I like to think I'm good at it! My fine team of Dragons has won a lot tournaments.
I also have a Whismur, she's strictly a noncombatant. If anyone touches her it's lights out.
If you were about to ask about my profile picture, it's the proud flag of Hoenn! At least on my side of things.
For any further biographical questions you want answered, for now you'll just have to use some imagination.
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Hello, @punjab-official here with another Rotumblr blog. This time, though, I made this blog its own account, so I can now follow other blogs from this account instead of my main.
I will not tag for unreality here.
Content warning tags are structured like so:
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This blog will deal with a past attempt at altruistic suicide (yes, I am counting her plan to ride Rayquaza into space into a meteorite with no helmet as such). Posts related to this will be tagged as ācw suicideā or ācw suicide allusionā.
Other tags include "//ask game prompt" for ask games, "//ask game answer" for answers to ask games. Said ask game answers will usually be in-character answers unless indicated otherwise.
Yes this is a Zinnia blog. She's around 1.5 years removed from the events of the Delta Episode (where the renegade segments of Aqua and Magma shared a main villain role in the same manner they did in Emerald) and at this point is in Hoenn, but not in Meteor Village. For now, Zinnia is assuming that no one within her timeline knows it's her behind this account, and that unless proven otherwise, everyone she interacts with on here is from a different timeline.
Pelipper Mail is usually fine, will accept on a case-by-case basis. I'm less likely to go through with Magic Anons, those have to have only a mild, temporary effect.
In her universe, sapience among Pokemon is limited to various intelligent Psychic-types (like Alakazam), Legendaries (like Rayquaza, although without psychic powers they can't communicate in English with humans), and any Rotom possessing a computing device. Although this Zinnia can still interact with sentient Pokemon blogs that follow different rules, said interactions may not be as common.
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Anyways, young men, if you feel a sense of kinship or comradery looking at various depictions of women, that something doesn't quite fit, that others don't quite get you or that you don't quite get the boys and men around you... consider if you might be happier as a girl.
You don't need to have any interest in men either, nor is that likely to change even with HRT. I know most of society will say it's needed, but it's not. Lesbians and ace women exist.
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I said like forever ago that I would make tier list for dragon types, and I've finally gone and done it. Big thanks to @veterantrainerray for suggesting I do this like a month ago.
These lists are directed at newbie trainers, specifically younger trainers. If you're thirty-two and have a twenty acre property and all the time in the world to read up on the care and training of a Salamence, go for it. I'm not your dad.
I've ONLY added Pokemon I have personally trained, so I can try to explain each list. I made two lists, one for captive-bred 'mon and one for wild-caught. Captive-bred pokemon tend to be hardier and less temperamental, so the list is a bit different. ALSO, while I used the final forms, this list is assuming you got them in their first form. I do not recommend trying to train a fully-grown wild Salamence. For any reason. That's a catch-and-release beastie.
honourable mention: Gyarados. Not a dragon-type, but temperamental as one. My recommendation is that this is a very strong guy who (probably) loves you very much for taking care of him when he was weak, and also he hates everyone else. Train him to wait for your command, and also socialize him while he's still a Magikarp to avoid the 'us vs. them' mindset as much as you can.
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First up, the 'domestic-bred dragon list!'
Explanation:
Acceptable Starter: Swablu and Dratini are not very aggressive pokemon, and domestic-bred ones are usually much hardier than their wild counterparts. Dratini are a little more intelligent, and thus easier to train, but a domestic Swablu is pretty intelligent itself. Neither of them evolves into a pokemon known for aggression, so I think overall they're pretty well-suited travelling companions.
Fine with experience: Horsea is Horsea. You know him, you love him. Domestic ones, are, again, hardier than than their wild counterparts.. Honestly, the reason I have them here rather than 'acceptable starter' is because of Seadra. All the good breeding in the world can't guarantee a calm Seadra. You have to make sure your Horsea is well-trained BEFORE it evolves. But if it is? Your Kingdra is gonna be a breeze. Way more chill than Seadra, if not a bit snooty.
Druddigon get a bad rap, which is unfortunate. I love them. Might be my favourite dragon type. Domestic breeds are hard to come by, since they're not very popular, but the ones I've met are wonderful. They enjoy sunbathing a lot. The reason I put them here is actually because they tend to be stubborn. And while it takes a lot (compared to other dragon types, NOT most pokemon) to get them irritated, they CAN AND WILL use their strength to solve a problem. So the difficulty lies in getting them motivated enough to train them well. But if you're just looking for a guy who sits out in your yard sunbathing and looking scary, maybe give a breeder a call...? (you should still train them not to attack without a command, though!)
Flygon is actually usually really sweet-tempered. The reason he's so low is actually because of Trapinch and Vibrava! Trapinch, even domestically bred ones, are not all that intelligent, and thus hard to train for people who don't know what they're doing. The digging instinct can be very, very difficult to train out. They're hard-wired for it, it's how they survive in the wild! Vibrava are much more intelligent, but when they first evolve, there WILL be accidents with the wings. They're still figuring things out. Give 'em time, teach them to only do that stuff outdoors, etc etc. But if you can get through that, Flygon are wonderful companions! Every now and again in Hoenn you'd find a family with a pet Flygon instead of the typical Skitty or Poochyena. Love em.
Might need outside help: Domestic Gibble tend to be much less wantonly destructive than wild-caught, since having that bred out of them was a big goal of the original breeding programs in the first place. That said, instinct is instinct. If you aren't giving them their proper exercise every day and making sure to train them, they are going to wreak havoc. You need to be paying attention to it at all times. They're also pretty curious lil' guys! This means they will see something neat, like a fire hydrant, go 'hey, what's that?' and then answer that question by destroying it. They tend to get labeled 'aggressive' which is. Well it's not really true, but the difference between 'playtime' and 'this little guy hates you' doesn't matter so much when you're human and a Gibble is chasing you, open-mouthed. Domestic Gabite are much more calm on that front, and fully-trained, domestic Garchomp tend to be remarkable bastions of self-control. Again, it's all about surviving and training that first stage.
Pros Only: Both of these guys are here for similar reasons: Their instinct in their final evolutions has a tendency to override their training, so you're gonna have to not only have a firmer hand then a lot of trainers are comfortable with, but train them pretty continuously throughout their lives. They're fiercely independent, so forming a bond based on respect very early on in their lives is direly important. Otherwise you ain't getting them to do anything for you. Thankfully, at the very least the domestic breeds tend to not be too violent/destructive.
Salamence has an added difficulty: most people don't train their Bagon or Shelgon correctly. Bagon is one of the most easygoing dragon types out there, and Shelgon have a tendency to be pretty placid. This leads to trainers not taking their training too seriously early on, which leads to disastrous consequences once they're fully evolved. Just because your Bagon listens to you doesn't mean your Salamence will. Practice your recall training. Or Else.
You put that thing back where it came from or so help me: Hydregion is smarter than you. You may be able to train a Deino. I don't know you. They're bitey, but not the worst out there. But you do NOT have the resources or the know-how to handle a Zweilous. Straight-up. They have high energy levels, need a LOT of food, and can and WILL injure themselves via infighting. There's a reason Hydregion is rare as hell, and it's because a lot of them don't make it to adulthood due to injuries. It's a survival of the fittest tactic. I love Hydregion. I have one. If you don't have a damn mountain range in your backyard, don't get one. They NEED a place to go off and be destructive, and they're territorial as all hell. Just don't. Please.
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Next up, the Wild-Caught List!
As you can see, there's nothing on the acceptable starter list. I'll get into why in the next categories.
Fine with experience: You're looking at basically the same thing with the wild Kingdra line as you would be with a domestic breed, with one notable difference: Wild Horsea tend to be a lot less hardy and a lot more timid. It'll take it longer to start trusting you, but honestly just doing the upkeep to keep it happy and healthy should start winning it over. They're more intelligent than most people give 'em credit for. Your eventual Kingdra is probably also gonna be more headstrong, but honestly for some trainers, that's a good thing.
Dratini suffers from the same problem. They have pretty specific habitat needs- but if you're at the point in your journey where you get your hands on a wild Dratini, honestly I'd trust that you're able to provide what it needs. Bonus, though, is that while wild Dratini can be cautious, they're very curious, too! And if your vibes are good (lookin at you, Ray!) they're usually more than happy to come along with you. And as our dear friend Ray is learning, one that is eager to battle is a ready and willing student! There's a reason they have such a great reputation.
Might need outside help: Wild Druddigon tend to be pretty territorial, on top of all the stubbornness. They're usually also a bit more proactive in expressing the classic dragon type temperament. You're looking at more intensive training to get recalling down and increase their tolerance for being bothered. No shame in asking a dragon-type expert. That said, I still love these guys. If you can read their body language, you could probably get through a cave of them no problem.
Oh, Swablu. Swablu, what will we do with you? Wild Swablu are flighty little critters, and kind of frail, to boot. And wild Alteria are stubborn. They will not get dirty. They think they are better than you. This isn't to say they're awful! An Alteria is usually pretty affectionate with its trainer, wild or domestic. A properly-trained one isn't going to be raging any more than a Dragonite or a Kingdra. But trying to train a Swablu is harder than it seems, just because they're not great listeners. If You've got patience and a guide, you're fine, but really I'd suggest asking an expert.
I don't know how to say this without sounding mean. Please understand I've raised five Trapinch. They are. Difficult. and a little stupid. Wild ones especially don't really have any sort of grasp on the world of training. You are looking at one hell of an uphill battle. But they're kind of a rite of passage for Hoennian trainers, and if they can do it, you can too! Really, you're going to be doing most of the 'basic training' for these guys in the Vibrava stage. You should still be taking the time to get your Trapinch used to being balled and the sound of your voice, obviously, but the traditional way to train a Trapinch is to do double battles until it evolves. Then do a lot of the indoor-outdoor distinction, once it can understand what a building is. And if you can deal with a Trapinch, you can deal with a Flygon. They're pretty relaxed, especially for a dragon type.
Pros Only: You don't have the patience for a wild Gibble, and you almost certainly aren't capable of tying down The King of the Caves when he wants to rampage. That said, if you do manage to train one right, and you've got a firm hand an a certain kind of attitude, you've got a partner for life. A wild Garchomp's respect is a tough thing to earn, but it's worth it. I was debating putting him on the final tier, but honestly... if you're really, really dedicated it's certainly possible. But you NEED to get in contact with somebody who knows what they're doing. Trying to freehand training is going to get your arm torn off.
Honestly, with Salamence, you're looking at about the same issues as you would be with a domestic, with two exceptions: your Bagon's gonna be a bit more of a wild child (but still nothing crazy) and your Salamence is gonna be aggressive. No way around it. Keeping it trained is a full-time job. If you're not looking to make a trained team of six and would rather just focus on a few, then you might have the time to dedicate to making sure the training sticks. Otherwise, leave it.
You put that thing back where it came from or so help me: Look at me. Look at me. Do not go near a wild Hydregion. Do not attempt to steal a Hydregion's baby. You will die, and it will hurt the whole time you are dying. And then that beast is going to start rampaging, and if there's a human settlement on or even near its territory, they are going to pay the price for your stupidity. Then they'll call the rangers in, and IF they can subdue the Hydregion, they're not going to be able to release it, because Hydregion can always find their way back home. They'll have to put it down. Don't fucking do it.
You can probably keep and train a wild Axew. Just make sure it has an everstone, because you are in no way, shape, or form prepared for a wild Haxorous. See the above, minus the rampaging parts. They're usually content with just you and anybody in a direct line-of-sight. If you train it well, it'll probably just run off into the hills instead of attacking you, at least. They've got really powerful instincts, and need things most people can't provide. 'Oh but Laser, don't you have a wild-caught Haxorous?' I do and I also have an entire nature preserve, complete with mountain range. He loves me, in his own way. I know this because he is willing to wait for food and not attack everything in his territory. I can go into his territory without being instantly vaporized, and he's willing to come out of his territory and interact with me. This does not mean he is safe to be around. It only means that I have twenty years of experience. If you want one, get a domestic breed. There's plenty of Axew breeders all over Unova.
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I hope this was informative! Please remember that pokemon are individuals, and not all of them will conform to what I've laid out here. Please also remember that your life is not worth the possibility that you could get that one in a billion, super nice Hydregion. Dragon types have their reputation for good reason, and I simply can't stress enough that you need to do a lot of research before owning any of them.
Adding on for completenessā sake, I think Goomy and Noibat are both fine with some experience. With Goodra you have to deal with slime, an admittedly very low chance for some pretty bad tantrums, and high water needs. Maybe reconsider training one if youāre living someplace dry, but otherwise shouldnāt be the hardest to train and keep happy. With Noivern, it is a nocturnal predator, with associated hunting instincts and possible tiredness issues during the day, but on the flip side, that agression isnāt present in the daytime, and even at night itās mostly just directed towards bugs ā no risk to human life or property, so you can train it with no worries.
Tyrantrum though? Easily the toughest member of my team to keep in control, even now. You gotta make sure you can stay firm in the face of a 2.5 meter tall steel-slicing one-Pokemon army, and you also have to feed it a ton of meat to make sure it doesnāt try and eat anyone. Possible tasks, but still. Although maybe this could change later on ā weāre still figuring out Tyrunt training and genome reconstruction, so maybe future resurrections will have the viciousness ābredā out if them? Honestly, a part of my hopes not. And maybe it wouldnāt need as large of a habitat as I assume. For now, though, pros only.
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It was May 12, 2014 -- a Movie Night at Team Aqua's Lilycove Estuary HQ. Only 7 people showed up because the movie selected (by a wheel spin, obviously not by popular vote) was Heatmorbius -- a superhero movie that already managed to secure a legacy of infamy even though it was just released on April 1 (or maybe that's part of how it became such a punching bag). "The rest of the team just doesn't get it," said ZA as she settled down as the opening studio logos showed, "us wise few are the ones who know what a real unforgettable flick looks like!"
The first scene was awful. Cheap-looking effects, awkward dialogue read on stilted performance by otherwise-famous actors, overly shaky camera, every possible aspect was done with precise intent to suck shit, and among the wise 7, it was a hit. "You're right on the money, Z, this is gonna be one for the history books," a fellow grunt remarked, though his voice was barely heard among everyone's laughter.
With a seeming confirmation of her future sight, ZA decided to press her luck. "Hey, wait a sec, Stubb -- you know all those jokes going around where they say the main guy has 'It's Heatmorbing time' as a catchphrase and we can't disprove it because we didn't watch the movie?"
Stubb looked away from the dumpster fire so he could register where ZA was going with this. "Yeah? What about it?"
Her grin shifting from mirth to a salesman's confidence, ZA answered with another question. "Do you wanna bet 2,500 Pokedollars on it? I'm calling it now, the jokes are all misinfo."
Stubb replied, "Deal."
And so ZA and Stubb became the only ones invested in the actual movie. While the rest of the audience riffed and joked about the superficial details, the two listened intently, learning that the plot also sucked.
Before they knew it, they were 90 minutes into the movie, and the villain, Durantman, was on the cusp of enacting his evil plan when he instead started to talk about his past. But somehow, the movie gained a shred of self-awareness, and the hero interrupted with cutting words that shut the audience up. "You know what, no! Fuck your monologue! You think anyone would have patience for a backstory dump right when you're about to destroy the city? Of course not! Wanna know why?" Could the hero actually be making sense and giving a voice to the audience's frustrations? They all waited with bated breath.
"Because it's Heatmorbing time!"
A six-person cacophony erupted of cheers and laughter. There's the movie they got to know and somehow love! But ZA was stunned into silence, forced to process absolute cinema. Her response was the only sensible one.
"MotherFUCKER!"
The laughter from the others at the movie grew harder (the movie did still suck), and now that the shock of 2,500 Pokedollars lost had worn off, she couldn't help but join in.
