Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2014 1:23:45 GMT -5
*Waka waka waka*
That distinctive sound has been heard by the ears of millions upon millions in homes and arcades all over the globe. Sometimes called ‘Puck-Man’, sometimes described as a ‘pizza without the slice,’ Pac-Man has existed as a franchise for the better part of some thirty years. We could mention all of the video games, the hit singles, the TV shows and the success garnered from it, but what about the Pac behind the Power Pellets?
Did you know he’s a family man? He’s a devoted husband and father, and one who tries to keep his family good and pure and away from danger…that is…before the fall.
The truth is no one cares about Pac-Man anymore. While Pac-Mania ran wild at one point, the only times anyone mentions Pac-Man is about what was instead of what is. There are still fans, but simply put: Pac is old news. He’s nothing more than good for a nostalgia trip or two. Recent ventures at expanding the franchise have done nothing more but show that Pac’s long over the hill. He’ll even admit it to you that he’s simply doing it for a paycheck.
He’s done better than most from his time. Some have succumbed to the drugs, sex and other unmentionable acts to simply survive day by day but Pac was smart. He’s been relatively frugal; his family was motivation enough to separate the professional from the personal. Ms. Pac-Man, while herself the looser of the two, always stayed faithful to her man and vice versa…though she’s been known to be a little promiscuous here and there. Most notably her brief fling with Clyde when she and Pac weren’t on the best of terms.
His children (yes, there are two), in spite of their questionable aging, look up to him. Junior in particular, who has always wanted to be like his father, to the point of briefly trying a foray in daddy’s field, though after a talk, Junior decided to let his father deal with the hard stuff. He’s pretty handy with a skateboard, though.
So why not just quietly retire with his family? Part of him wants to, but he never really “lost the bug,” so to speak. The odd appearance or two isn’t enough for him. He still gets a rush when performing, even if he performs in a time where kids prefer DualShock to a joystick. When approached with yet another special appearance, Pac-Man thought nothing of it…then he paid a little more attention to it…
Ms. Pac-Man: Honey?
Pac-Man: Hmm?
Ms. Pac-Man: I had gone out to the mail and it was the typical: bills and junk, by the way, Blinky wishes us a Happy Halloween.
Pac-Man: That’s nice.
Ms. Pac-Man: Yeah. Anywho, there was this one envelope, just addressed to you, with this weird seal on it…
Pac-Man: A seal?
Ms. Pac-Man: Right here, on the back.
Pac-Man took a look at the envelope and his eyes lit up like jack o lantern decorations. It was a logo everyone recognizes. Very few have ever received this logo, and fewer have accepted it. Some see it as a weird hybrid of a circle and a cross. Others know it…as the Smash logo. As in Super Smash Bros.
Pac-Man: “You have been formally invited to take part in the next generation of Smash. Your contributions to the industry at large make you an excellent candidate to join our current lists of All-Stars and to test your might, wit and luck as you face off in melees and brawls against some of the toughest around. If you choose to accept, today marks the beginning of a new horizon. Victory brings a hefty sum.”
Ms. Pac-Man: Holy crap.
Pac-Man: You realize what this means?
Ms. Pac-Man: I finally get to meet Mario?
Pac-Man: This is my big chance at relevancy again! No more will I simply be a joke in the video game world! People will take me seriously again; to take us seriously again!
Ms. Pac-Man: Sure, but I can meet Mario as well, right?
Pac-Man: Yes, fine, you can meet Mario.
Ms. Pac-Man: I’ve always loved that mustache, wonder how it would feel on my
Pac-Man: Let’s not waste any time! We have to leave right this moment.
Indeed, word of Pac-Man’s return created buzz in the Smash world, not just excitement as a newcomer, but from detractors as well. Many feel there’s no way someone like him can compete with fighters like Mario and Luigi, Link and Zelda, or even Jigglypuff. But little did everyone know, the old Pac had a few tricks up his sleeve.
Stocked with his fruit and even enlisting the help of the ghosts (he even patched things up with Clyde so long as he and Ms. Pac agreed to keep their distance), he was a surprisingly capable fighter. He wasn’t going to win any tournaments anytime soon, but he exceeded expectations of many and quickly became a favorite among fans.
Then came the battle against Pikachu.
They’ve brief skirmished in multi-man battles but never before were they matched up one-on-one before. Pikachu handled the initial start of the match with the poise expected of a veteran like it, having been a part of the original Smash cast (and at one point, the top fighter, though you can say its glory days have passed although it’s still no slouch).
Its quickness overwhelmed Pac though when Pac eventually was able to ground Pikachu due to some well-timed fruit, he never felt such pain as when Pikachu unleashed its electric attacks. But Pac was versed enough from watching past battles to never get himself caught in Pikachu’s Thunder. Pac capitalized on a few mistakes such as keeping Pikachu out of range when trying to use Quick Attack and punishing when Skull Bash whiffed to bring the battle to sudden death where the next big strike means instant KO and victory. Pikachu once again attempted a Skull Bash but narrowly missed as Pac-Man used his trampoline to dodge the move. Pikachu could do nothing as Pac-Man suddenly threw out his fire hydrant, connecting flush and ending the match as Pikachu was sent sky high.
Those who heard the match applauded the efforts of both competitors, although one person wasn’t very pleased with the outcome. This wasn’t just any Pikachu…
…a certain ten-year-old minded the outcome. And he wasn’t having any of it. Something about how could some washed-up ball of yellow sh*t beat the greatest Pokemon of all the times. As a matter of fact, he even challenged Pac-Man himself. But as he was not an official member of Smash, he isn’t allowed to have a Smash brawl. This challenge, should Pac-Man accept, will be unofficial, unsanctioned and done in a manner he has never been in before.
But never count out Pac. He always Hungers for Battle.
OOC: Did a favor to a friend.
That distinctive sound has been heard by the ears of millions upon millions in homes and arcades all over the globe. Sometimes called ‘Puck-Man’, sometimes described as a ‘pizza without the slice,’ Pac-Man has existed as a franchise for the better part of some thirty years. We could mention all of the video games, the hit singles, the TV shows and the success garnered from it, but what about the Pac behind the Power Pellets?
Did you know he’s a family man? He’s a devoted husband and father, and one who tries to keep his family good and pure and away from danger…that is…before the fall.
The truth is no one cares about Pac-Man anymore. While Pac-Mania ran wild at one point, the only times anyone mentions Pac-Man is about what was instead of what is. There are still fans, but simply put: Pac is old news. He’s nothing more than good for a nostalgia trip or two. Recent ventures at expanding the franchise have done nothing more but show that Pac’s long over the hill. He’ll even admit it to you that he’s simply doing it for a paycheck.
He’s done better than most from his time. Some have succumbed to the drugs, sex and other unmentionable acts to simply survive day by day but Pac was smart. He’s been relatively frugal; his family was motivation enough to separate the professional from the personal. Ms. Pac-Man, while herself the looser of the two, always stayed faithful to her man and vice versa…though she’s been known to be a little promiscuous here and there. Most notably her brief fling with Clyde when she and Pac weren’t on the best of terms.
His children (yes, there are two), in spite of their questionable aging, look up to him. Junior in particular, who has always wanted to be like his father, to the point of briefly trying a foray in daddy’s field, though after a talk, Junior decided to let his father deal with the hard stuff. He’s pretty handy with a skateboard, though.
So why not just quietly retire with his family? Part of him wants to, but he never really “lost the bug,” so to speak. The odd appearance or two isn’t enough for him. He still gets a rush when performing, even if he performs in a time where kids prefer DualShock to a joystick. When approached with yet another special appearance, Pac-Man thought nothing of it…then he paid a little more attention to it…
Ms. Pac-Man: Honey?
Pac-Man: Hmm?
Ms. Pac-Man: I had gone out to the mail and it was the typical: bills and junk, by the way, Blinky wishes us a Happy Halloween.
Pac-Man: That’s nice.
Ms. Pac-Man: Yeah. Anywho, there was this one envelope, just addressed to you, with this weird seal on it…
Pac-Man: A seal?
Ms. Pac-Man: Right here, on the back.
Pac-Man took a look at the envelope and his eyes lit up like jack o lantern decorations. It was a logo everyone recognizes. Very few have ever received this logo, and fewer have accepted it. Some see it as a weird hybrid of a circle and a cross. Others know it…as the Smash logo. As in Super Smash Bros.
Pac-Man: “You have been formally invited to take part in the next generation of Smash. Your contributions to the industry at large make you an excellent candidate to join our current lists of All-Stars and to test your might, wit and luck as you face off in melees and brawls against some of the toughest around. If you choose to accept, today marks the beginning of a new horizon. Victory brings a hefty sum.”
Ms. Pac-Man: Holy crap.
Pac-Man: You realize what this means?
Ms. Pac-Man: I finally get to meet Mario?
Pac-Man: This is my big chance at relevancy again! No more will I simply be a joke in the video game world! People will take me seriously again; to take us seriously again!
Ms. Pac-Man: Sure, but I can meet Mario as well, right?
Pac-Man: Yes, fine, you can meet Mario.
Ms. Pac-Man: I’ve always loved that mustache, wonder how it would feel on my
Pac-Man: Let’s not waste any time! We have to leave right this moment.
Indeed, word of Pac-Man’s return created buzz in the Smash world, not just excitement as a newcomer, but from detractors as well. Many feel there’s no way someone like him can compete with fighters like Mario and Luigi, Link and Zelda, or even Jigglypuff. But little did everyone know, the old Pac had a few tricks up his sleeve.
Stocked with his fruit and even enlisting the help of the ghosts (he even patched things up with Clyde so long as he and Ms. Pac agreed to keep their distance), he was a surprisingly capable fighter. He wasn’t going to win any tournaments anytime soon, but he exceeded expectations of many and quickly became a favorite among fans.
Then came the battle against Pikachu.
They’ve brief skirmished in multi-man battles but never before were they matched up one-on-one before. Pikachu handled the initial start of the match with the poise expected of a veteran like it, having been a part of the original Smash cast (and at one point, the top fighter, though you can say its glory days have passed although it’s still no slouch).
Its quickness overwhelmed Pac though when Pac eventually was able to ground Pikachu due to some well-timed fruit, he never felt such pain as when Pikachu unleashed its electric attacks. But Pac was versed enough from watching past battles to never get himself caught in Pikachu’s Thunder. Pac capitalized on a few mistakes such as keeping Pikachu out of range when trying to use Quick Attack and punishing when Skull Bash whiffed to bring the battle to sudden death where the next big strike means instant KO and victory. Pikachu once again attempted a Skull Bash but narrowly missed as Pac-Man used his trampoline to dodge the move. Pikachu could do nothing as Pac-Man suddenly threw out his fire hydrant, connecting flush and ending the match as Pikachu was sent sky high.
Those who heard the match applauded the efforts of both competitors, although one person wasn’t very pleased with the outcome. This wasn’t just any Pikachu…
…a certain ten-year-old minded the outcome. And he wasn’t having any of it. Something about how could some washed-up ball of yellow sh*t beat the greatest Pokemon of all the times. As a matter of fact, he even challenged Pac-Man himself. But as he was not an official member of Smash, he isn’t allowed to have a Smash brawl. This challenge, should Pac-Man accept, will be unofficial, unsanctioned and done in a manner he has never been in before.
But never count out Pac. He always Hungers for Battle.
OOC: Did a favor to a friend.