Sobering Slap - Revision history

67.84.47.90: Sobering Slap is a trait in the Monsters series

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Sobering Slap is a trait in the Monsters series

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
			==={{DQ3}}===
			In the 2024 remake, Sobering Slap is learned by the [[Gadabout]] at level 9 and costs 4 MP.

	==={{DQ7}}===		==={{DQ7}}===
	In the original Sony PlayStation version, Sobering Slap is learned by advancing to rank 4 as a [[Jester]] and rank 2 in the 3DS version. It prepares the user to launch a counter attack after being targeted by an enemy's physical attack. It is similar to [[Follow Suit]] (Retaliate) from the PS1 version, but only counters physical attacks, not breath attacks and spells. It costs no MP to use.		In the original Sony PlayStation version, Sobering Slap is learned by advancing to rank 4 as a [[Jester]] and rank 2 in the 3DS version. It prepares the user to launch a counter attack after being targeted by an enemy's physical attack. It is similar to [[Follow Suit]] (Retaliate) from the PS1 version, but only counters physical attacks, not breath attacks and spells. It costs no MP to use.

dragon>Aphelion at 03:04, 16 January 2022

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	\|title = Sobering Slap		\|title = Sobering Slap
	\|image =		\|image =
	\|japanese = つっこみ (~~DQVII remake~~) <br> ツッコミ (~~DQIX~~, X, XI)		\|japanese = つっこみ (''VII'' only)<br> ツッコミ (''IX'', ''X'', ''XI'')
	\|romaji = ~~tsukkomi~~		\|romaji = Tsukkomi
	\|old =		\|old = PointOut
	\|type = Skill		\|type = Skill
	}}		}}
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	'''Sobering Slap''' is the name of two distinct abilities in the {{DQSeries}}.		'''Sobering Slap''' is the name of two distinct abilities in the {{DQSeries}}.

	In [[Dragon Quest IX]], [[Dragon Quest X\|X]], and [[Dragon Quest XI\|XI]], it is a restorative ability that slaps an ally out of confusion or wakes them up (much like [[Rude Awakening]] from ~~DQVII~~). In addition to curing confusion and sleep, it also cures beguilement and paralysis in X and XI.		In ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]'', ''[[Dragon Quest X\|X]]'', and ''[[Dragon Quest XI\|XI]]'', it is a restorative ability that slaps an ally out of confusion or wakes them up (much like [[Rude Awakening]] from ''VII''). In addition to curing confusion and sleep, it also cures beguilement and paralysis in X and XI.

	In the ~~3DS version of~~ [[Dragon Quest VII]], it prepares the user to counter a physical attack when attacked. It is similar to [[Follow Suit]] (Retaliate) from the original version of ~~DQVII~~ - however, unlike the latter ability, it only applies to physical attacks, not breath attacks and spells.		In the ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]'', it prepares the user to counter a physical attack when attacked. It is similar to [[Follow Suit]] (Retaliate) from the original version of ''VII'' - however, unlike the latter ability, it only applies to physical attacks, not breath attacks and spells.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	==={{DQ7}} ~~remake~~===		==={{DQ7}}===
	~~Appearing exclusively in~~ the ~~remakes~~, Sobering Slap is learned by advancing to rank 2 as a [[Jester]]. It prepares the user to launch a counter attack after being targeted by an enemy's physical attack. It is similar to [[Follow Suit]] (Retaliate) from the PS1 version, but only counters physical attacks, not breath attacks and spells. It costs no MP to use.		In the original Sony PlayStation version, Sobering Slap is learned by advancing to rank 4 as a [[Jester]] and rank 2 in the 3DS version. It prepares the user to launch a counter attack after being targeted by an enemy's physical attack. It is similar to [[Follow Suit]] (Retaliate) from the PS1 version, but only counters physical attacks, not breath attacks and spells. It costs no MP to use.

	==={{DQ9}}===		==={{DQ9}}===
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	==={{DQ10}}===		==={{DQ10}}===
	~~{{Section-Stub}}~~		Sobering Slap is learned by Minstrels once again by investing 22 skill points into their Litheness skill. It costs 4 MP to use and has a 100% chance to awaken a sleeping party member and a 75% chance to remove paralysis, confusion, and beguilement boosted by the user's deftness.

	==={{DQ11}}===		==={{DQ11}}===
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	==See Also==		==See Also==
			*[[Follow Suit]]
	*[[Pratfall]]		*[[Pratfall]]
	*[[Point Out]]
			{{clear}}

	{{DQSkills}}		{{DQSkills}}

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	==={{DQ11}}===		==={{DQ11}}===
	Sobering Slap can be learned by [[Sylvando]] through his ''Litheness'' panel for 8 points, but has already been learned by him when he joins the party. It can remove sleep, confusion, beguilement, or paralysis from one party member for 4 MP.		Sobering Slap can be learned by [[Sylvando]] through his ''Litheness'' panel for 8 points, but has already been learned by him when he joins the party. It can remove sleep, confusion, beguilement, or paralysis from one party member for 4 MP. Sylvando also uses this during his short stint as a non-playable ally early in the game.

	==Etymology==		==Etymology==

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	[[Pratfall]]		*[[Pratfall]]
			*[[Point Out]]

	{{DQSkills}}		{{DQSkills}}

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Etymology

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	One of these two performers is the ''boke'', who acts foolish and/or says ridiculous things (similar to the "funny man" in Western double comedy acts). The other performer is the one delivering the "tsukkomi" to the boke's tomfoolery - which basically involves making funny commentary on the boke's behavior, or correcting their outrageous statements (similar to playing the "straight man" in Western comedy routines) - this generally leads to more confusion and/or stupidity from the boke, leading to additional opportunities for tsukkomi until the manzai act ends.		One of these two performers is the ''boke'', who acts foolish and/or says ridiculous things (similar to the "funny man" in Western double comedy acts). The other performer is the one delivering the "tsukkomi" to the boke's tomfoolery - which basically involves making funny commentary on the boke's behavior, or correcting their outrageous statements (similar to playing the "straight man" in Western comedy routines) - this generally leads to more confusion and/or stupidity from the boke, leading to additional opportunities for tsukkomi until the manzai act ends.

	Often times in ~~modern forms of~~ manzai~~, such as seen on Japanese television programs~~, the one delivering the tsukkomi is seen giving a '''Sobering Slap''' to their idiotic "boke" partner - which may be where the English localization for this skill derives.		Often times in manzai, the one delivering the tsukkomi is seen giving a '''Sobering Slap''' to their idiotic "boke" partner - which may be where the English localization for this skill derives.

	The skill [[Pratfall]] is called ''boke'' in Japanese, so it could be seen as a counterpart to this skill.		The skill [[Pratfall]] is called ''boke'' in Japanese, so it could be seen as a counterpart to this skill.

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Etymology

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	The Japanese name for this technique, ツッコミ ''tsukkomi'', is a reference to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manzai Manzai], a form of traditional Japanese comedy which involves there being two comedic performers.		The Japanese name for this technique, ツッコミ ''tsukkomi'', is a reference to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manzai Manzai], a form of traditional Japanese comedy which involves there being two comedic performers.

	One of these two performers is the ''boke'', who acts foolish and/or says ridiculous things (similar to the "funny man" in Western double ~~comeday~~ acts). The other performer is the one delivering the "tsukkomi" to the boke's tomfoolery - which basically involves making funny commentary on the boke's behavior, or correcting their outrageous statements (similar to playing the "straight man" in Western comedy routines) - this generally leads to more confusion and/or stupidity from the boke, leading to additional opportunities for tsukkomi until the manzai act ends.		One of these two performers is the ''boke'', who acts foolish and/or says ridiculous things (similar to the "funny man" in Western double comedy acts). The other performer is the one delivering the "tsukkomi" to the boke's tomfoolery - which basically involves making funny commentary on the boke's behavior, or correcting their outrageous statements (similar to playing the "straight man" in Western comedy routines) - this generally leads to more confusion and/or stupidity from the boke, leading to additional opportunities for tsukkomi until the manzai act ends.

	Often times in modern forms of manzai, such as seen on Japanese television programs, the one delivering the tsukkomi is seen giving a '''Sobering Slap''' to their idiotic "boke" partner - which may be where the English localization for this skill derives.		Often times in modern forms of manzai, such as seen on Japanese television programs, the one delivering the tsukkomi is seen giving a '''Sobering Slap''' to their idiotic "boke" partner - which may be where the English localization for this skill derives.

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	==={{DQ11}}===		==={{DQ11}}===
	Sobering Slap can be learned by [[Sylvando]] through his ''Litheness'' panel for 8 points, but has already been learned by him when he joins the party. It can remove sleep, confusion, beguilement, or paralysis from one party member for 4 MP.		Sobering Slap can be learned by [[Sylvando]] through his ''Litheness'' panel for 8 points, but has already been learned by him when he joins the party. It can remove sleep, confusion, beguilement, or paralysis from one party member for 4 MP.

			==Etymology==
			The Japanese name for this technique, ツッコミ ''tsukkomi'', is a reference to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manzai Manzai], a form of traditional Japanese comedy which involves there being two comedic performers.

			One of these two performers is the ''boke'', who acts foolish and/or says ridiculous things (similar to the "funny man" in Western double comeday acts). The other performer is the one delivering the "tsukkomi" to the boke's tomfoolery - which basically involves making funny commentary on the boke's behavior, or correcting their outrageous statements (similar to playing the "straight man" in Western comedy routines) - this generally leads to more confusion and/or stupidity from the boke, leading to additional opportunities for tsukkomi until the manzai act ends.

			Often times in modern forms of manzai, such as seen on Japanese television programs, the one delivering the tsukkomi is seen giving a '''Sobering Slap''' to their idiotic "boke" partner - which may be where the English localization for this skill derives.

			The skill [[Pratfall]] is called ''boke'' in Japanese, so it could be seen as a counterpart to this skill.

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	The two different versions of this technique are distinguished in Japanese by the use of hiragana for the counter ability in the remakes of Dragon Quest VII, and katakana for the restorative skill from IX - XI.		The two different versions of this technique are distinguished in Japanese by the use of hiragana for the counter ability in the remakes of Dragon Quest VII, and katakana for the restorative skill from IX - XI.

			==See Also==
			[[Pratfall]]

	{{DQSkills}}		{{DQSkills}}

dragon>WolfBloodSpam at 21:15, 14 June 2020

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	'''Sobering Slap''' is the name of two distinct abilities in the ~~[[Dragon Quest (series)\|Dragon Quest]] series~~.		'''Sobering Slap''' is the name of two distinct abilities in the {{DQSeries}}.

	In [[Dragon Quest IX]], [[Dragon Quest X\|X]], and [[Dragon Quest XI\|XI]], it is a restorative ability that slaps an ally out of confusion or wakes them up (much like [[Rude Awakening]] from DQVII). In addition to curing confusion and sleep, it also cures beguilement and paralysis in X and XI.		In [[Dragon Quest IX]], [[Dragon Quest X\|X]], and [[Dragon Quest XI\|XI]], it is a restorative ability that slaps an ally out of confusion or wakes them up (much like [[Rude Awakening]] from DQVII). In addition to curing confusion and sleep, it also cures beguilement and paralysis in X and XI.
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	===~~''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''~~===		==={{DQ7}} remake===
	Appearing exclusively in the remakes, Sobering Slap is learned by advancing to rank 2 as a [[Jester]]. It prepares the user to launch a counter attack after being targeted by an enemy's physical attack. It is similar to [[Follow Suit]] (Retaliate) from the PS1 version, but only counters physical attacks, not breath attacks and spells. It costs no MP to use.		Appearing exclusively in the remakes, Sobering Slap is learned by advancing to rank 2 as a [[Jester]]. It prepares the user to launch a counter attack after being targeted by an enemy's physical attack. It is similar to [[Follow Suit]] (Retaliate) from the PS1 version, but only counters physical attacks, not breath attacks and spells. It costs no MP to use.

	===~~''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''~~===		==={{DQ9}}===
	This ability is learned with 32 skill points allocated into [[List of litheness skills in Dragon Quest IX\|Litheness skill]].		This ability is learned with 32 skill points allocated into [[List of litheness skills in Dragon Quest IX\|Litheness skill]].

	===~~''[[Dragon Quest X]]''~~===		==={{DQ10}}===
	{{Section-Stub}}		{{Section-Stub}}

	===~~''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''~~===		==={{DQ11}}===
	Sobering Slap can be learned by [[Sylvando]] through his ''Litheness'' panel for 8 points, but has already been learned by him when he joins the party. It can remove sleep, confusion, beguilement, or paralysis from one party member for 4 MP.		Sobering Slap can be learned by [[Sylvando]] through his ''Litheness'' panel for 8 points, but has already been learned by him when he joins the party. It can remove sleep, confusion, beguilement, or paralysis from one party member for 4 MP.

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	In [[Dragon Quest IX]], [[Dragon Quest X\|X]], and [[Dragon Quest XI\|XI]], it is a restorative ability that slaps an ally out of confusion or wakes them up (much like [[Rude Awakening]] from DQVII). In addition to curing confusion and sleep, it also cures beguilement and paralysis in X and XI.		In [[Dragon Quest IX]], [[Dragon Quest X\|X]], and [[Dragon Quest XI\|XI]], it is a restorative ability that slaps an ally out of confusion or wakes them up (much like [[Rude Awakening]] from DQVII). In addition to curing confusion and sleep, it also cures beguilement and paralysis in X and XI.

	In the 3DS version of [[Dragon Quest VII]], it prepares the user to counter a physical attack when attacked. It is similar to [[Follow Suit]] (~~known as retaliate~~) from the original version of DQVII - however, unlike the latter ability, it only applies to physical attacks, not breath attacks and spells.		In the 3DS version of [[Dragon Quest VII]], it prepares the user to counter a physical attack when attacked. It is similar to [[Follow Suit]] (Retaliate) from the original version of DQVII - however, unlike the latter ability, it only applies to physical attacks, not breath attacks and spells.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==