So with no response, I choose another male character and name him Kacper. This time, the attempt gets to a good start.
The Lithium’s Rogue’s Journey Attempt #2: Kacper
Part 1 Report:
So after getting the PC potion and introducing myself to May, I head to Route 101 and get the Mudkip, and proceed to tackle the Wild Poochyena three times. When I get the chance to take a look at the Mudkip’s stats, I find that it has 12 Attack, 11 Defense, 11 Sp. Attack, 10 Sp. Defense, and 8 Speed. Not good at all. I make it to Olddale town without any encounters and get the Potion from the mart owner. On my way to my Rival, I encounter a Zigzagoon and tackle it, which leaves my Mudkip at 14 HP. When battling the Rival’s Treeko, my Mudkip gets to 2 HP, but manages to win against her Treecko. After returning to the lab and getting the running shoes, I heal using mother, and head to Route 102. I Tackle Youngster Calvin’s Zigzagoon 4 times and encounter a Zigzagoon, which I decide to Tackle spam to get EXP and get 2 Oran Berries and 2 Pecha Berries. Before I reach the end of the route, I encounter a Wurmple and Zigzagoon and Tackle them both for EXP. I make it to Petalburg City, heal at the Pokémon Center, and buy 5 Potions and 1 Repel. I then go to father’s gym and help Wally catch his first Pokémon. I then head to Route 104, get 2 Oran Berries and 2 Pecha Berries, and encounter a Zigzagoon that gets Tackled for EXP. In Petalburg Woods, I get a Paralyz heal while successfully dodging a spinner, and was lucky enough to encounter a Taillow, which I Tackle once (which turned out to be a critical hit) and catch on the first try. I Tackle Team Aqua Grunt’s Poochyena 5 times and get the Great Ball. I encounter a Slakoth when crossing the patch of grass to the exit, forcing me to use a Potion on my Mudkip to survive, who falls asleep in the battle after getting Slakoth to the red zone by Tackling it three times. I decide to catch the Slakoth to simplify the situation. After that, I get the Ether and leave Petalburg Woods. When entering the second half of Route 104, I decide to veer off and get 2 Oran Berries, 4 Cheri Berries, 2 Leppa Berries, the Chesto Berry, and the TM09. I then make it to Rustboro City and heal up at the Pokémon center. After that, I head to Rustboro Gym and Mud Slapped Youngster Josh’s First Geodude 5 times (one of them being critical), and proceeded to Water Gun his next two Geodudes. I then Water Gun Youngster Tommy’s Geodude and use a Potion for safety before facing Roxanne. I Water Gun Roxanne’s Geodude and Water Gun her Nosepass 5 times and use a Potion for safety reasons due to Rock Throw Damage before finishing off the Nosepass with a 6th Water Gun. I get the Stone Badage and TM39 and end the part with pride.
So now that the first part is done, it’s time to plan the second part to clear the second gym and get the second Gym Badge.
Part 2:
Before leaving Rustboro Gym, heal at the Pokémon Center.
Route 116
Take the upper path and fight Youngster Joey. Water Gun Youngster Joey’s Zigzagoon twice, Water Gun Youngster Joey’s Machop three times. Battle Hiker Clark. Water Gun each of Hiker Clark’s Geodudes. Battle any wild Pokémon, since a Taillow was already caught.
Rusturf Tunnel
Battle Team Aqua Grunt. Water Gun Aqua Grunt’s Poochyena twice. If Mud Shot is learned, replace Growl to make room with it.
Rustboro City
Return Devon Goods to Devon worker, acquire Pokenav and letter. Go to Mart and sell all Poké Balls, 2 Great Balls, and TM39 and buy 4 Super Potion, 2 X Speed, 3 X Attack, and 4 Repel.
Route 104
Visit Mr. Briney and go to Dewford Town.
Dewford Town
Heal at the Pokémon Center, and head directly to Granite Cave.
Granite Cave
Find Steven, and give him the letter. Grab the Escape Rope on the way. Return to Dewford Town.
Dewford Town
Heal at the Pokémon Center, go to gym. Battle Battle Girl Laura. Use Water Gun and Mud Shot on Battle Girl Laura’s Medtite. Battle Brawly. Use X Attack, then use Mud Shot three times on Brawly’s Machop. Use Mud Shot twice on Brawly’s Makuhita. Get the Knuckle Badge.
Any suggestions or other comments are welcome. I'll probably start the second part in a few hours and report back on how things end up.
