Livestream Chronicles: Mastering "Pokemon" with Indra - Part 1

Indra's V-blog post initially didn't attract much attention. The spotlight was largely on the massive CA post. However, when someone posted from the official Game Changer (GC) account, his V-blog finally started gaining traction.

"Is this the official GC account?" some users wondered.

"Not sure if this account is verified," others speculated.

"Real or not, he's claiming he can speedrun 'Pokemon' in one hour. Really?" one commenter noted.

"Live on PaidTube at 8 PM tonight? We'll see!" another replied.

CA workers quickly noticed the V-blog post.

"Speedrunning 'Pokemon' in one hour? It's impossible to clear! This is just hype," one said.

"Eight o'clock tonight?" another remarked skeptically.

The V-blog post's popularity surged, trending rapidly. Keywords like GC, 'Pokemon' speedrun, and live broadcast drew massive interest.

CA's Alex smirked. "Regardless of whether he's real or not, if he fails to livestream tonight or doesn't speedrun the game within an hour, he'll fail miserably!"

Playing with words and manipulating situations was CA's expertise. If by 9 PM the GC hadn't cleared 'Pokemon,' CA would unleash their full might on V-Blog, aiming to obliterate the small game's reputation.

"This isn't a wise choice," Alex sighed. "This young man is rushing, and he's chosen a path that could accelerate 'Pokemon's' collapse."

As the internet buzzed with 'Pokemon' speedrun discussions, many big streamers prepared for the event. Little Diana, a popular streamer, ended her game tour early to watch the GC's livestream with her fans.

"Today, we won't be streaming the game. Let's watch GC's livestream together," Diana explained to her viewers. She was a fan of 'Pokemon' and admired GC, hoping he'd prove the critics wrong.

By 7:30 PM, many other streamers also wrapped up their streams, announcing the GC's 8 PM event and helping promote his channel.

As the clock struck 8:00 PM, Indra, having already set up his equipment, began his livestream on PaidTube. His channel, now boasting over 87k subscribers, quickly drew attention.

The title of his stream read, "Live speedrunning 'Pokemon' in one hour!"

Viewers poured in, including big streamers like Diana, who eagerly joined the stream and even sent a $50 superchat to boost its visibility.

"Diana is so generous!" one viewer exclaimed.

"Wow, so many streamers are here!" another noted.

"Game Changer? Let's see if he can really speedrun 'Pokemon'!" a third added.

With the support of superchats and high-profile streamers, Indra's stream gained momentum. He responded to Diana's private message, promising to answer her question during the stream.

As the excitement grew, Indra tested his microphone. "Hey, can you hear me? Hello everyone, I'm the designer of 'Pokemon,' the Game Changer."

He continued, "First, thank you for your love for this game. But some people have criticized its difficulty. Today, I'll address those concerns during this livestream."

To avoid accusations of using a special version, Indra opened the game store and downloaded 'Pokemon Red' on the spot. He registered his character as Red, named his rival Gary, and chose Charmander.

"Many players find it hard to beat the first Gym with Charmander," Indra noted. "In later generations, Charmander evolves and learns effective moves against rock-types, but not in this version."

He then proceeded to demonstrate a solution. "In 'Pokemon,' attributes matter. Rock-types are weak against grass, water, ground, and fighting-types..."

Fans in the chat were skeptical. "We can't find those Pokémon before the first Gym!" one exclaimed.

Indra smiled and headed to Route 22, north of Viridian City. "You can't find grass, water, or ground-types, but you can find a fighting-type."

In the grass on Route 22, he encountered a rare Pokémon: Mankey.

"Huh? I got lucky," Indra remarked, showcasing the small fighting Pokémon with a low encounter rate.

The stream's chat exploded with excitement. "Mankey! That's how you do it!"

Indra continued, explaining and demonstrating how to use Mankey to defeat the first Gym, effectively addressing the players' frustrations and proving that 'Pokemon' was indeed completable without any special versions.