Update One

Update One:

There are potential SPOILERS in this post through the first part of Lumiose City.

Having practically no idea what to expect from the new Pokémon X/Y games, I'm diving in headfirst with a Nuzlocke challenge.  However, since I also want to "Catch 'Em All," this will be a semi-modified Nuzlocke.  Same rules still apply: can only use the first encounter from each area and once theyre dead they are dead.  But I will continue to catch all Pokemon and won't release the dead ones.  This way I can still claim victory (or most likely loss) over the Nuzlocke challenge and also continue on that everlong quest to catch them all.

Out of the gate I botched my first catchable Pokémon, a Pidgey on Route 2.  Though I followed up with a Scatterbug in the forest, starting with grass and bug wasn't exactly a great way to start.  Moved on to get a Bidoof (damnit) but blew my shot at a Farfetch'd when I ran out of pokeballs.  Grabbed a Flabebe then trained until I felt ready to take on the gym.  It was surprisingly easy, even without a fire or flying type.

Made my way to Lumiose City, where I am currently, when my first casualty of war fell dead.  I was fighting Professor Sycamore with Charlotte (Flabebe) but his Bulbasaur was too strong, so I swapped out for Frank (Bidoof).  I decided it was smart to use Rollout, but on the first turn I got Leech Seeded.  For a level 10 Bulbasaur, he was pretty strong, and his Leech Seed took out 1/8th of my HP each turn, plus his regular damage.  I prayed for Frank to miss, but he didn't, and Bulbasaur barely survived while Frank fell.  Ironic, considering the Nuzlocke comic.  I was not pleased.

However, I took a Squirtle as a consolation prize, so now at least my team won't get totally wrecked by a fire Pokémon.  Hopefully in the next update I'll have better news (no more deaths! no more missed opportunities!)

New Friends (since last update):

• Kevin (Chespin)
• Rodolfo (Scatterbug) 
• Frank (Bidoof) [God damnit]
• Charlotte (Flabebe)
• Onix (Squirtle) [I have a friend named Onix]

Badges: 1

Current Party:

• #1: Kevin (Chespin>Quilladin)
• Level Found/Current: 5/17
• Found at: Aquacorde Town
• #2: Rodolfo (Scatterbug>Spewpa>Vivillon)
• Level Found/Current: 2/14
• Found at: Santalune Forest
• #4: Charlotte (Flabebe)
• Level Found/Current: 6/13
• Found at: Route 4
• #5: Onix (Squirtle)
• Level Found/Current: 10/10
• Found at: Lumiose City

Boxed:

• N/A

Dead:

• #3: Frank (Bidoof)
• Level Found/Died: 3/14
• Found at: Route 3
• Died to: Level 10 Bulbasaur (Professor Sycamore)

Missed Opportunities:

• Pidgey (Route 2) - Died
• Farfetch'd (Route 22 Detourner Way) - Ran out of Pokeballs :(