Hurro~ (IGN) Miichii here with my entry :3
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The Gym Layout
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[youtube] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyTe61pTM6M [/youtube]
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In this video, I go through my gym (on RPG Maker) and show you first hand everything from how the gym looks like in game to the challenges you face while going through it.
Of course, I won’t just be having that as the main source of information. So YOU DON’T HAVE TO WATCH THE WHOLE VIDEO IF YOU DON’T WANT TO!!!
This is how the gym looks like without the dark room:
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Entry
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Main Floor
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Rematch
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Challenges within the Gym
You will be faced with 4 challenges in this gym:
The Dark Room -Flash can be used
Multiple Transporters -which transporter WON’T take you back to the entry room?
Boulder Puzzle -Mind your step! NOTE THAT THE TOSHLEY SPRITES ARE BOULDERS! Also note that you CANNOT cross the holes until all 3 holes are covered.
Sandstorm [Rematch ONLY] -whilst traveling through the gym the second time for the rematch, you will notice a sandstorm has brewed (the sandstorm DOES carry through the fights just as it does in the desert in Hoenn)
Gym Leader Astrid
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Meet Astrid: A 19-year-old gym leader originating from Hoenn. Despite her family gym being fire-type, Astrid’s specialty is ground types. It mainly has to do with her sibling rivalry between her and her elder sister.
This was my first time doing pixel art and I’m pretty happy with the result :3
The first Astrid is the first match (obviously) and the second, more decked-out Astrid is the rematch. Astrid-rematch is ready for the sandstorm with her cape and goggles, are you??
Gym Badge
This is the badge I made for the gym. I call it the Spirit Badge. It's named after the Desert Spirit Flygon to keep with the desert-like theme. That's why it's a Flygon Tail.
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Gym Trainer Teams
In coordination with the video, I have listed the teams for each trainer.
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00:00:41 Fisherman Welscar's Team
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00:02:02 Kindler Pokta's Team
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00:03:19 Psychic Kaorine's Team
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00:04:14 Hiker Daktri's Team
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00:05:36 Ruin Maniac Koji's Team
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00:07:50 Ace Trainer Libelldra's Team
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00:09:55 Gym Leader Astrid's Team
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00:19:14 Gym Leader Astrid Rematch
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Scripts
Please note that this is going to be REALLY LONG because it’s quite literally just me going C+P from the script word document I wrote out in preparation for this.
You can also see the trainers saying their lines in the video at their time frames listed under Gym Trainer Battle Teams.
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Astrid’s Backstory/Gym Trainer’s Script
[Fisherman Welsar]
Journey to Kanto Entry #1: Nryufufu! The escape was successful! I’ll show sis that a fire gym is truly the inferior gym!
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“Phew! I need a drink!”
[After Battle]
I heard Astrid and her sister always competed for first place, maybe that’s why she ran away to Kanto.
[Kindler Pokta]
Journey to Kanto Entry #8: it’s been a few days since Flygon and I made I to the base of the mountain. Now we face our greatest challenge yet: Hoenn’s route 110 Desert!
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“It’s too hot for this!”
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Astrid braved the desert alone when she was 15. She probably developed her odd speech during that time too.
[Psychic Kaorine]
Journey to Kanto Entry #12: JEEPERS CREEPERS! It’s blazing during the day! Now Flygon and I travel at night. Did ya hear that?
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“I knew you were strong, but this...!”
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No matter what she does, Astrid always cares for the well-being of her pokemon above her own! Isn’t she just amazing!
[Hiker Daktri]
Journey to Kanto Entry #13: Woah, a crowd of Baltoy and Cacnea! Why’re they in that pit using Needle Arm??
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“You may have escaped now, but you won’t next time!”
[After Battle]
Despite her family gym being fire, Astrid got a Trapinch for her birthday. Maybe that’s why she chose ground instead of becoming a fire gym leader.
[Ruin Maniac Koji]
Journey to Kanto Entry #14: They’re bullying that Trapinch cuz he’s different! Flygon, quick! You scare ‘em off, I’ll save that poor Trapinch!
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“Scurry on, little Mouse!”
[After Battle]
She may speak tall-tales, but she definitely aint! Don’t go telling her that, she’ll blow a fuse. Haha.
[Ace Trainer Libelldra]
Journey to Kanto Entry #23: I remember the time I saved Trapinch from those bullies. Now he’s a beautiful Vibrava! I know one day we’ll train him up to be a beautiful Flygon!
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“What Mystical sorcery is this?!”
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Astrid has always been kind to us trainers. She got into a lot of trouble at first but I guess her goofy personality and speech covers that up for her.
Gym Leader Astrid’s Script
[Opening]
Nryufufu! Y’ve done well getting’ this far. We’ve all worked hard ta prove ourselves. But now’s th’ most important moment in y’er journey. ...BAM! LET’S GET THIS SHOW GOIN’!
[Trainer Loss]
Nryufufu! I won’t be stoppin’ here! Try again lat’r!
[Trainer Win]
Jeepers Creepers! Y’re good! Congratz, ya got mah respect.
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That there’s th’ Spirit Badge. It proves y’ve worked hard ta get where ya stand now. Wear it proud and may the Desert Spirit watch over ya!
Astrid’s Rematch Script
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Quite a storm we got goin’, ey? Nevertheless, we gots us a score to settle! I’ll show ya th’ truu power of th’ Desert Spirit’s Blessin’!!
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Nryufufu! Th’ Desert Spirit is always with meh!
[Rematch Win]
Th’ Desert Spirit has smiled upon ya.
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Even after all this time I can’t seem ta beat ya!
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Unfortunately, in the video I couldn’t get Astrid to say her line when she wins the battle (Trainer Loss & Rematch Loss) so it’s a good thing it’s listed here ^^
A Little Something-Something
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The Map
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You wouldn’t be able to tell in game, but if you take a closer look at the floor layout, you might notice a little something-something ;)
VIVA VCO!
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Trainers
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If anyone knows me (and only VCO members really do v.v ), you'd know that I am a language junky. The Easter Egg in regards to the Trainer names will help you prepare for Astrid's rematch battle. It also explains why the trainers change from their trainer sprites to Pokemon. Allow me to explain:
Welscar = German for Whiscash Pokta = Korean for Camerupt Kaorine = French for Claydol Daktri(o) = Korean for Dugtrio Koji = Korean for Sandslash Libelldra = German for Flygon
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The Pedestal
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It's not exactly an easter egg but it is something that can easily be overlooked.
Upon entering the gym for the first time, there will be a pedestal in the dead centre of the room. When you interact with it, the following message pops up:
"There's writing on the pedestal. It's too eroded to make out any words."
AFTER defeating Astrid for the first time, if the player goes back to read the pedestal, the eroded words become the Journal Entries stated by the trainers within the gym. It tells the story of Astrid as she makes her way from Hoenn to Kanto and her first encounter with her Shiny Trapinch.
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That's all there is to it ^^ Was a long but fun challenge :3