Hoenn Mixed Media Teen The iStockphoto Nuzlocke Challenge: Photo Phinish

[Nate]

Spoiler: Reply-et and Exercise

Is therapy covered by Devon Corps health insurance?

The one thing you have to hand to the world of Pokemon is that they've got socialized medicine down pat. Does Nurse Joy's healing machine also treat depression?

holy moley I loved the stock photo runs back in the day. I'm so glad you're back and doing this again, Nate. This is already incredible. And I'm excited for more.

Aww, thanks! I'm really hoping to make an experience that's enjoyable to both people who read the old runs and newcomers too. Thanks for sticking with me after all this time.

Eyyy, Robbie's back! And working as a therapist for those dealing with the existential terror of dying in the world they knew and waking up to one with capitalism!

Spoiler: Actual image of a fossil Pokemon torn from eternal slumber and forced by a 10 year old into a prize-fighting match fifteen minutes later

Oh, I forgot about Geodude and Nosepass... I like the simplicity of Geodude just being a rock, and Nosepass just straight-up being a nose is very funny. I also like the stock photo representing Mr. Briney--the expression on the model's face as he stares straight into the camera is very something, and whatever it is is a lot more interesting than just any old man in boat captain attire. Stone Cold Steve Austin as the Devon Corp. president is great too, and I enjoyed the slow zoom over Robbie's existential crisis. You really excel at making these stock photos visually interesting and expressive!

I appreciate that! There are times where the first stock photo that pops up is the right one, and there are other times where I have to do some digging to find the one that gives off the right vibe. Thanks!

Episode 6: Trendy Town Trouble

Spoiler: Notes

I dunno about you, but seeing what the Trendy Phrase winds up being is the first thing I do when I go to Dewford. Some of the results are...interesting.

For the young 'uns here that don't remember the old commercials...

Had to get that old Brawly photo in there somehow. The remakes gave some Gym Leaders more of a rework than others.

Spoiler: The Team

Bruiser

Merrimack

Makit

Make sure you place your comments, questions, and criticism back on the rack when you're done, and wipe down your seats afterward.

 

[Bowser's Family Vacation]

Run from the fundies, Nate!!! And it seems like the capitalists are none too pleased.

 

[SayleeK]

Capitalism is coming to destroy Hoenn... might be for the best just to let Aqua drown 'em

 

[PKMNTrainerDante]

good job

 

[hobohunter]

SMH I can't believe you'd run away from the fertility cult.

 

[songwithnosoul]

The trendy phrase people being represented by scary cultists in robes cracked me the hell up. And any time a Pokémon is represented by Just a Kid is a win in my book. I also like the sequel joke of Steven Stone now being Tim Cook rather than Steve Jobs. But big at the hints of a conspiracy going on (even if it's getting bogged down by comedic infighting).

 

[Sheepscope]

Miracle Seed, fond of seamen,
"Hey have you heard about
'BABY?'
What's it mean? Well...
Ask your daddy or mommy, okay?"

 

[Kylee nim]

OH SHIT OH FUCK IT'S BACK

I am already dead at the twist of coming back to Hoenn a la remake. Very nice to see some old Pokemon iphotos and new ones as well!!

 

[Nate]

Spoiler: Bye, Bye, Miss American Reply

Run from the fundies, Nate!!! And it seems like the capitalists are none too pleased.

It's a real "I hear banjos" moment.

Capitalism is coming to destroy Hoenn... might be for the best just to let Aqua drown 'em

That's just how you get underwater capitalism.

good job

I'm try

SMH I can't believe you'd run away from the fertility cult.

Nope outta there like

The trendy phrase people being represented by scary cultists in robes cracked me the hell up. And any time a Pokémon is represented by Just a Kid is a win in my book. I also like the sequel joke of Steven Stone now being Tim Cook rather than Steve Jobs. But big at the hints of a conspiracy going on (even if it's getting bogged down by comedic infighting).

Tim Cook being the successor to Steve definitely felt like the right choice. Thanks!

Miracle Seed, fond of seamen,
"Hey have you heard about
'BABY?'
What's it mean? Well...
Ask your daddy or mommy, okay?"

The TM you get from them is even grosser.

OH SHIT OH FUCK IT'S BACK

I am already dead at the twist of coming back to Hoenn a la remake. Very nice to see some old Pokemon iphotos and new ones as well!!

I'm definitely having fun trying to find a healthy mix of the old and the new.

This episode is an animated .gif update. I've put it under the cut and placed a non .gif version for photosensitive viewers.

Spoiler: Episode 7: Team Magma's Museum Mishap

Spoiler: Non-.gif Version

Spoiler: Notes

Nate's remembering the unfortunate loss of his last Minun, Foster, in that animated panel. I'm not afraid to admit that I choked up a little when I caught MadameFoster since it gave me another chance at getting one through safely. Unfortunately, the Minun that I take through Hoenn games have a habit of dying...

Baloo the Altaria joined a little late in the last Hoenn adventure and he makes his cameo in this update giving our team some BBQ-fueled beef.

Spoiler: The Team

Bruiser

Merrimack

Makit

MadameFoster

Lay down those questions, comments, or criticisms like they're a dry-rub half rack over hickory smoke.

 

[Bowser's Family Vacation]

I've got my eye on you. Keep MadameFoster safe.

 

[GoGoGogoat]

BBQ that makes me buff? I'm gonna need to try some of that... for science, obviously.

 

[Sheepscope]

MadameFoster, si podemos! <3

 

[hobohunter]

Leave poor Maxie alone! He doesn't need to be bullied twice!

 

[songwithnosoul]

Love how Maxie is still the same stock photo kid playing in the sand, but now with MSPaint glasses. Perfect.

 

[SayleeK]

Protect MadameFoster, give Maxie a swirlie, eat BBQ, all in a day's work! Good times!

 

[Nate]

Spoiler: Cool Reply has a Chill Day

I've got my eye on you. Keep MadameFoster safe.

Bruh, it's a Nuzlocke. Relax. Literally nothing bad can happen.

BBQ that makes me buff? I'm gonna need to try some of that... for science, obviously.

Tasty, tasty science.

MadameFoster, si podemos! <3

Leave poor Maxie alone! He doesn't need to be bullied twice!

You're right. He doesn't need to be bullied twice. I'll try and bully him much more frequently than that.

Love how Maxie is still the same stock photo kid playing in the sand, but now with MSPaint glasses. Perfect.

God I was hoping someone would catch that.

Protect MadameFoster, give Maxie a swirlie, eat BBQ, all in a day's work! Good times!

If bullying a child on the playground is wrong, I don't want to be right.

Video Update: The Cool Contest

Spoiler: Notes:

Spoiler: The Team

Bruiser

Merrimack

Makit

MadameFoster

Leave your comments, questions, and criticism below and you too can have a chill day.

 

[Sheepscope]

...She blew them away with being her own supply of LSD?

 

[hobohunter]

god damn. That is one cool motherfucker.


How many of the judges did MadameFoster take home with her that night?

 

[Bowser's Family Vacation]

MadameFoster:

 

[SayleeK]

They didn't even have appeal rounds. MF put on those shades and the cool levels were too high for a Normal-Rank crowd to handle.