The Origin of the Name LunaticTactician

Aside from my rants, this post will probably make readers cringe the most.

So, "LunaticTactician". It's a rare username, seeing as the vast majority of usernames I see have either popular character names, commonly used words, and/or numbers in them, like "player4709", "YoSquid", and "FunnyPikachu582" (the last one is a random name I made up). Additionally, I rarely see or hear either "lunatic" or "tactic" in any of the media I read or listen to.

I never liked usernames in the past because of the aforementioned common usernames. I find them repetitive and ridiculous. That's why I used the name "Juliann" when I played Minecraft on singleplayer for the first time, and also in Pokémon Y.
(Admittedly, using my real name is much less original.)
Plus, I simply had a hard time thinking of a clever, original username.

Until I saw the media that influenced each of the two words in my current username.

Oh, boy, let's hope this doesn't suck.

Lunatic

This was influenced by Dean Ambrose, also known as the Lunatic Fringe.

Don't ask me for details on why I love him, but he put Kevin Owens through his own two-table stack during the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, and powerbombed Chris Jericho into thumb tacks during an "Asylum Match" in Extreme Rules, among other brutal strategies.

And he's fast and smart. I see him reacting very quickly to attacks and countering accordingly, even against veterans like The Miz.

I also think of myself as a lunatic.

One of my classmates in Multimedia Studies asked the class what weapon they would use in a zombie apocalypse. He commented on my answer by saying, "Only a self-proclaimed lunatic would use their fists to fight zombies. Like the courage and confidence though." Thanks again for the reply, kind sir <3

I also can't help but do inappropriate things in public and get furious at the slightest form of disrespect to myself or people I like. I even make rude gestures at cigarette smokers when they can't see me. (Okay, I was angry when I wrote the previous sentence)

Oh, by the way, I am SO crazy that I sacrifice myself, both virtually and in real life, in order to cut people some slack, while I do their work for them, whether it's solving a math/technical problem, or mowing down hordes of enemies all by myself.

Be careful when getting into a romantic relationship with me, because I'm an extremely supportive boyfriend.

Tactician

This is derived from the player character in Fire Emblem Awakening, whose class is Tactician.

Being a perfectionist and a video game addict, I have always brainstormed video game strategies and tactics, even as a little kid (but not as much as I do now).

August 22 - Last Post and Opinion

Yeah, I know, the title is a corny, gimmicky replacement of "last will and testament".
But cut me some slack, amigo. School is coming back on August 25 to kill my brain, and I need to end my vacation with a bang.

Anyway, here are my thoughts and plans for this week:

• Just like with the previous trimester (1/3 of a school year), I won't post on a regular basis during the next trimester, until possibly November 11, but it may be extended if there are additional school tasks, or if the professors screw up. Expect only minor updates like this while I'm studying.
• player4709, I know you read my blog, so I'm telling you that I can't play in your Minecraft server while studying.
• If I can work hard and fast enough, I might get some slack days where I can write blog posts or play with player4709.
• My ear is still mildly hurting. Hopefully it goes away soon; I need to exact revenge on YoSquid for beating me in skribbl.io.
• I'm decent at drawing, but my vocabulary is terrible, so YoSquid often beat me.
• My Opinion on Every Pokémon Generation 7 will come out on Sunday.
• I don't feel like continuing Pest Control: Pokémon Edition for the other regions until the trimester is over. Just watch out for any Ghost-type Pokémon; many of them have a knack for torturing or killing people.
• Finally, I'll write a major blog post which should be released by Friday: The Origin of the Name LunaticTactician. Man, I hope it won't turn out to be cringey, but it certainly won't be lazy.
• Edit: I'm still lazy to update my blog. Follow me on Facebook instead: facebook.com/LunaticTactician

My Opinion on Every Pokémon Generation 6

Go to this link, as usual: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13e42CObOvpQ5TIRk1loo_5Uwch3bmYzA5nvjZvz3sCo/edit?usp=sharing

Hopefully, My Opinion on Every Pokémon Generation 7 (the last one before Generation 8 comes out on 2019) will be released on August 25, the day where I start killing myself with school work.

August 18 - Minecraft Shenanigans and Approaching Death

This is a short but important update. I clearly didn't put a lot of effort into this.

• My new gaming friend, player4709 (he allowed me to use his username), and I are getting along very well, although mostly in Minecraft. We've built a big base with big farms, mined a lot of diamonds, and enchanting until we get a Fortune 3 pickaxe.
• I was mostly the farmer, while player4709 was mostly the miner. I'm astounded by his insane luck at finding diamonds. On the other hand, I bring home tons and tons of cooked food. Admittedly, flint-and-steel-killing is kinda frustrating because it doesn't one-hit-kill cows, it can set the user on fire if not careful, and is not as durable as a Fire Aspect iron/diamond sword.

Cut me some slack. I got lazy to expand.

• I learned from my mother that friendships shouldn't be just built around just one topic (I hope I paraphrased her statements right). So, player4709 and I talk about not just Minecraft and Pokémon, but also life in general and others. Recently, we talked about old YouTube videos, and how both of us typically make the first move when talking to other people.
• My Opinion on Every Pokémon Generation 6 should be released tomorrow, if I don't get lazy.
  Edit: It's already posted.
• DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: I'll be going back to college classes on August 25. I enrolled in one course which, I heard, had a very hard final project involving a lot of research. Edit: The course I thought of didn't have a tough final project, but THREE of them did.

My Opinion on Every Pokémon Generation 5

Go to this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13e42CObOvpQ5TIRk1loo_5Uwch3bmYzA5nvjZvz3sCo/edit?usp=sharing

i got lazy to put the Pokédex numbers and ratings (intentional bad grammar)

August 12 - Lazy Minecrafting

I'm still not in the mood for doing My Opinion on Every Pokémon Generation 5, so I'm just gonna make a short post about the stuff I did on Minecraft.

Annoying with Respawning Blocks

Note: This is about the minigame Annihilation. To learn more about Annihilation, go here: shotbow.net/forum/wiki/annihilation-getting-started

I don't actually play on Shotbow. I play on another Minecraft server that also has Annihilation, which I'd rather keep private.

In my home Minecraft server's Annihilation, blocks like wood and ores will respawn after being mined. Unlike other servers, placing these respawning blocks will make them respawn on the same spot continuously, allowing the player to make huge wood/ore farms.

I joined a team that had players I hate, so I collected lots of wood and trapped players in it. I also blocked off important entrances/exits and made the base difficult to navigate.

Note that blocks that are close to the nexus (the thing that enemies have to destroy to win) cannot be destroyed.
The blocks to the left of the wood chunk are indestructible.
Annoying, right?

The wooden mess I left behind.

By the way, I played on a private server with a new friend from my home Minecraft server. We had a lot in common, like being a Grammar Nazi and liking Pokémon.

We built a simple 2-story box house with a small farm.

Pest Control: Pokémon Edition [Kanto]

Written by LunaticTactician, who has battled real-life mosquitoes, flies, and cockroaches for 10 years.

Welcome to Pest Control: Pokémon Edition.

The world of Pokémon is filled to the brim with a wide variety of interesting and mysterious creatures. Some are friendly and often kept as pets and house helpers. Some are powerful and rare, making them enticing for aspiring Pokémon Masters.
Some, on the other hand, can be dangerous to mankind and other Pokémon if not controlled properly, just like with real-life pests.

In this blog post, I will teach readers how to protect themselves, their homes, and their Pokémon from these Poké pests.

General Pokémon Safety

• Train your Pokémon frequently to make them stronger and help them adapt to any kind of pest attack.
• Close all windows and doors when leaving the house.
• Memorize the Pokémon type matchups to exterminate pests faster.
• Unplug all electrical appliances after use. Electric-type Pokémon tend to steal electricity from them. If you will be away from your house for long, break all the circuits then lock the circuit breaker.
• Always bring Repel.
• Have Pokémon that know moves like Recover, Heal Pulse, Aromatherapy, and/or Safeguard.
• Have your Pokémon learn multi-target moves like Surf, Dazzling Gleam, and Earthquake.
• Have a high-level Pokémon that has the Intimidate Ability. Not only does it lower the opposing Pokémon's Attack, but it can also repel weak wild Pokémon.
• Call 911 if a Pokémon pest outbreak is uncontrollable.

Pokémon that are not included

• Fossil Pokémon, since it's unlikely that they would be living in the wild in the modern day
• Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
• Mega-Evolved Pokémon forms

Weedle evolutionary line

Weedle is one of the most common Bug-type Pokémon, commonly encountered by newbie Trainers. Beedrill also frequently appear in groups, typically in the forest. Unlike Caterpie, they can use Poison Sting, which can severely affect health, especially for children. (As a kid, I was a victim of Weedle's Poison Sting.)

Fortunately, this evolutionary line is comparatively weak, so they can be disposed of by using moves like Air Cutter and Rock Slide.

Rattata evolutionary line

According to the Pokédex, Rattata multiplies very quickly, and seeing one Rattata means that 40 more live in the area.

Rattata and Raticate often compete against humans and Pokémon for food, and can easily demolish wooden doors and concrete walls with their big, sharp incisors. They can also live almost anywhere no matter how harsh the conditions are.

Again, an individual Rattata or Raticate (Alolan or not) is weak, so exterminate groups of them with Surf or Dazzling Gleam.

Zubat evolutionary line

Ah, yes. The classic bat Pokémon that is so common that it annoys Trainers of all ages who walk into almost any cave in the series.

But it's not just caves--Zubat can sometimes appear outdoors at night, and also in abandoned buildings.

What some might not know is that the Zubat evolutionary line is a bloodsucker. In fact, Golbat can drink up to 10 ounces of blood in one sitting.

However, as a Pikachu fan, I had fun exterminating Zubat with Pikachu back in Pokémon Yellow when I was a kid.

You can, too, by teaching your Pokémon Discharge.

To ensure that Zubat and Golbat do not enter your house, clean it every day to avoid making it look abandoned.

Paras evolutionary line

You can probably tell that I'm a fan of The Last of Us, based on this video by Truegreen7.

Paras and Parasect have parasitic mushrooms growing on them called tochukaso, another name for Ophiocordyceps sinensis, which is the same genus as the species in The Last of Us, which is Ophiocordyceps unilateralis.

While it's not known in either real life or the Pokémon universe if Ophiocordyceps can spread to humans, it's better to be safe anyways.

Wear a gas mask to avoid breathing spores, and don't let the Paras evolutionary line touch you or your Pokémon.

Fortunately, Paras and Parasect are 4x weak to Fire- and Flying-type attacks, so wreck them with Heat Wave or Air Cutter.

The same can (probably) be done to infected. Just watch out for Bloaters.

Meowth and Purrloin

Yes, I know Purrloin is from the Unova region, and Meowth is one of my favorite Pokémon, but I have to diss them because these two Pokémon like stealing from other people.

Actually, Meowth usually targets money and shiny objects. Purrloin, on the other hand, goes for anything considered valuable.

While Meowth are somewhat rare in most regions except Alola, Purrloin are common in Unova, so be extra cautious if you live in the Unova region.

Just like when dealing with human thieves, watch your belongings frequently, especially your backpack.

Ensure all items are securely placed inside your bag or clothing pockets to avoid having your things fall out.

Of course, dispose of these pests using moves like Earthquake or Dazzling Gleam.

Mankey evolutionary line

Mankey and Primeape are like tornadoes when triggered even the slightest bit; they can destroy their surroundings in a rage.

They typically live in mountainous forests, which adds to their risk factor due to the mostly rural communities in these areas, causing potential damage to crops as well as Tauros and Miltank farms, where it can deal super-effective STAB damage.

Fortunately, Flying-type Pokémon like Spearow are also common in the mountains and forests, so use them to control rampaging Mankey and Primeape.

When you see a Mankey or Primeape, avoid looking at its eyes or getting too close to its territory, unless you want to battle or catch it.

Magnemite evolutionary line

Note that I have yet to research on these pests.

Magnemite and Magneton like to absorb electricity from houses, causing power failures, which is extra harmful to a society that now relies heavily on the Internet for research, business, and entertainment. Just ask my brother how much he loves using the Internet.

Note that some of them have the Sturdy Ability, making hordes of them extra difficult to take down in one move.

Fight them with multi-hit moves, like Double Kick. Pikachu and Eevee have been recently discovered to learn this move.
Alternatively, a Pokémon with the Mold Breaker Ability, like Excadrill or Pangoro, can bypass Sturdy.

Kantonian Grimer and Muk

These Poison-type Pokémon not only look and smell awful, but can also cause massive damage to property and health if not controlled properly.

In fact, Muk kills the land whenever it moves its body.

The move Earthquake can make short work of these sludge monsters, but if it's unavailable in the event of a Grimer or Muk invasion, call 911 immediately.

Note that Alolan Grimer and Muk are harmless. In fact, they help people by consuming garbage, and don't leave foul odors or health risks.

August 7 - August 14 - Depression/Injury

I won't post anything in my blog from August 7 to August 14 due to depression and injuries to my head, right foot, and middle finger (no vulgarity intended).

This means I won't write anything in my blog, including my 3rd fight with YoSquid and My Opinion on Every Pokémon Generation 5. (Plus, I'm lazy to judge 156 Pokémon)

My Opinion on Every Pokémon Generation 4

Go to this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13e42CObOvpQ5TIRk1loo_5Uwch3bmYzA5nvjZvz3sCo/edit?usp=sharing

Generation 4 starts at row 474.

Yup, this is my 2nd blog post on the same week (for this blog, a week starts on Saturday). I'm being extra serious about consistency, but I also wanna push beyond my limits to provide maximum enjoyment.

In addition to the obvious Generation 4 Pokémon and forms, I also added some forms that I forgot about earlier, like Cosplay Pikachu and Spiky-eared Pichu, as well as "extra" forms, like Detective Pikachu and Rotom Pokédex.

Behind-the-Scenes: I was looking too quickly at the National Pokédex and forgot about Bonsly while copying the Pokémon names. When I entered the National Pokédex numbers, I got confused and thought, why is Mime Jr. #438 when it should be #439?

Anyway, I enjoyed this generation the most; if you look at row 573 (National Pokédex #475) or my overall opinion (row 601), you'll know why.

Rant: Exaggerated Schedule of a "Responsible" Kid/Teen [Draft]

CAUTION: This post has references to Christianity. Viewer discretion is advised. No offense is meant to any religious (or non-religious) beliefs.

I'll admit, I wrote this while angry. Cut me some slack, and please allow me to vent my frustrations.
Oddly enough, I planned this 3 days before writing this. During that span of time, I had a variety of emotions.

As a kid and even now, I often lack attention, especially from people my age. Most of the time, they're "busy", whether they say so, actually do busy tasks, or simply don't respond to messages for 15 minutes.

I can tolerate my "friends" being busy for really long amounts of time, even if it's 3 months, if I know why and how they will be busy, if I don't need them for an important task, and if I know when they have guaranteed free time.
(yes, I don't think I have true friends except player4709)

But, most of the time, my impatience and boredom take over to the point where I pester a person every day with messages of "Hey, are you busy right now?" to which they most likely reply "Yes, I am studying/doing art/about to leave the house" either immediately or after 5 minutes of brief and casual but incomplete chatting.
I know how disturbing this pestering can be to some people, so I sometimes add "Am I annoying you with these messages?" to stay polite and avoid disrespect.

Sometimes, though, this busy time feels like it's never-ending, even on Christmas and summer vacations. Somehow, some people find some silly and "responsible" way to keep themselves busy outside of studies and work in a way that I can't predict when they will ever take a break and spend at least 15 minutes with me.

At first, I found this 24/7 busy time absurd since I play video games for hours on end yet still manage my schedules well, I know when my family members regularly slack off, and I often see students in the mall that are not doing school work and having fun conversations or activities. Plus, I don't think a human being can survive without doing fun stuff outside of work and school.
But it turns out there are logical explanations to the 24/7 busy time, aside from the determination to achieve personal life goals. Some people love their work and may consider it fun, including me (I can code and blog for hours on end), my dad (he's always focused on work, even at home), and Dick Figures co-creator Ed Skudder (he once stayed up at 2 AM while animating Dick Figures: The Movie). Some people, like my brother, are also perfectly happy being alone. At least these facts make me less triggered now.

In this blog post, I made a schedule that leaves no room whatsoever for fun time with me, based on a Christian child or teenager from the Philippines.

Monday-Friday

5:00 AM - 6:00 AM: Wake up, breakfast, prepare for school

6:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Drive/Commute to school (yes, traffic is awful here in Manila)

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Classes

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Drive/Commute home

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Homework (alone, with strictly no help from friends and family)

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM: Pray the Rosary

9:30 PM: Sleep

Saturdays, Holidays, and Christmas/Summer Vacation

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Wake up, work out/sports (as long as LunaticTactician isn't involved)

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast

9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon: Homework

12:00 Noon - 12:30 PM: Lunch

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Nap

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Write original songs/Practice music

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Draw anime

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Help with family business, check stock market

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Hang out with true friends who are impulsive extroverts (term invented by Ivann Baloran) (to be honest, I don't know what else to fill in here other than homework)

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM: Pray the Rosary

9:30 PM: Sleep

Sundays

6:00 AM - 6:30 AM: Wake up, prepare for the Holy Mass

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM: Attend Holy Mass

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Breakfast

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Spend money earned from investment, music, art, and the family business at the supermarket

10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon: Homework

12:00 Noon - 12:30 PM: Lunch

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Nap

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Write novel/Do scientific research

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Volunteerism/Choir service with the Church

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Work out/Sports

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: I guess, cram music, arts, business, and homework all in one? And possibly invite some impulsive extroverts? (I'm out of ideas; let's just say that these responsible ladies and gentlemen are excellent at time management and have the iron will of a famous general)

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM: Pray the Rosary

9:30 PM: Sleep


Every time LunaticTactician tries to help/get attention: Do one of the following:

• Ignore
• Say "I'm busy" (regardless of whether it's true or not)
• Explode angrily at LunaticTactician and shout "I'M NOT YOUR FRIEND ANYMORE, YOU WORTHLESS SACK OF RUBBISH!"

By the way, notice how the schedule has no "lazy" activities like "Watch YouTube videos" or "Play video games".

Countering Potential Counter-Arguments

"You should respect the personal time and space of other people, no matter how you feel about it. It is part of your duty to be polite and respectful to others."

Yeah, sorry pal, I don't follow Kantian ethics.

And my patience has limits.

"Why not just play The Sims?"

Although The Sims series makes social interactions look easy and fun, exchanges of knowledge and ideas can't be done in single player video games. And my mind overflows with scientific ideas that I think are best shared between friends, rather than in-game or the public.

(By the way, which is grammatically correct: "The The Sims series", or "The Sims series"?)

"Stop your nonsense rants. They will do you no good."

I am protected by my right to freedom of speech. As long as I don't violate any international or local laws, as well as the policies of Google/Blogger, I can say whatever I wish.

Some people, other than my family members and friends, also enjoy reading my rants.

However, please feel free to tell me if I get any facts or grammar/spelling wrong, or if I'm violating any laws/policies. (Religious laws don't count; I'm not a Christian anymore.)

I just don't want to get involved in any ethics- or morals-related debates. I like being peaceful, thank you very much.

"You suck and I hate you."
too lazy to reply (intentional bad grammar)

Next Blog Post Plans

I'm gonna finish My Opinion on Every Pokémon Generation 4 tomorrow.

Also, I came back from a 3rd boxing match with YoSquid (we weren't allowed to wrestle).