Roland Von Buckingham

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Chapter 1, Garbage Island

❝ You want to undermine all that... undermine all we have HERE. ❞
— **Roland Von Buckingham****Roland Von Buckingham** is the most loathed resident of Garbage Island while also being it's unofficial 'spokesperson' and defender, albeit, a very unpopular one. He is the nominal “Mystic of Trash” of the first chapter of LISA: The Pointless, as well as being the first boss battle that Alex and Joel face against.

## History

Pre-Flash, Roland was a failed politician, his unsuccessful career stemming from the fact that nobody apparently liked him. These experiences would shape his behavior and actions on Garbage Island, with him being keen to defend the place despite his poor reputation. Though despised by the majority of the island, Richie Cheasedust and Augustus Estrada are some the few residents who tolerate his presence, with Richie being a secret admirer.

## In-Game

Roland is frequently mentioned by denizens of Garbage Island before he is ever directly seen. General sentiment paints him to be a loathsome personality, one factor being that he nurtures and watches over the crows that live on the landfill; an animal that directly competes and destroys an important food source for much of Garbage Island - the birds consuming the deceased, jerkified sea gulls before any person can get to them. Crowton Kroatoan encourages Alex to vandalize Roland’s Shack. Hateful graffiti directed towards the failed politician is scattered about the island.

Roland's first in-person appearance is being seen on top of a hill in the Long Wet, crow perched on his forearm. The crow flies off, initiating a save prompt for the player before walking off-screen. Continuing forward, he is seen blocking the path to Georgy’s boat, and the way out of Garbage Island. Roland confronts Alex, asking him why he would choose to leave the landfill, fearing for the subversion and depreciating of the Trash-man's lifestyle.

***Listen to others.***

**Georgy:** "Roland, I don't really need any of your shit right now. This isn't any of your business."
**Georgy:** "So beat it!"
**Roland:** "No."
**Roland:** "I won't be scared of you, Georgy! This is important. Everyone is upset because of you now."
**Roland:** "Joel, you've been here longer then most. You of all people should understand..."
**Roland:** "This is good garbage..."
**Joel:** "I got what I came for. I don't know what keeps you, or anyone else here, nor do I care."
**Roland:** "You just won't listen to reason..."
*(Dialogue ends, battle with Roland is started.)*
***"I'm done talking."***

**Alex:** "I'm done talking."
**Roland:** "You just won't listen to reason..."
*(Dialogue ends, skipping the longer conversation and starting the battle with Roland immediately.)*
* 1st Phase
* 2nd Phase
* 3rd Phase

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## Roland Von Buckingham

### LUCK

54
20
25
25
40
45

## Skills

Power Fistfreq:10
Big Swingfreq:10

Ironbodyfreq:6
Solid Punchfreq:6

Stompfreq:5
Seriously?freq:4

Bottle Throwfreq:

### Resists

  50%,   50%,   50%

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## Roland Von Buckingham

### LUCK

30
15
25
10
20
45

## Skills

Punchfreq:5
Blockfreq:3

Bottle Throwfreq:2
Dirt Kickfreq:1

### HIT/EVASION

95% / 5%

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## Roland Von Buckingham

### LUCK

10
10
25
5
10
45

## Skills

Prayfreq:9
Scratchfreq:3

Cryfreq:3
Blood Coughfreq:3

## Rewards

450 EXP
0

100%  Tissue

### Strategy

Roland sports the second-highest HP in the game (second only to Chaz) and an impressive defense, fighting him takes patience and diligence. His fight includes three stages, each weaker than the last. The primary concern is defeating his first stage.

It is wise to give Augustus Estrada the Cockroach Chalk as he will aid you in the fight and save items in doing so.

Roland's first stage is fairly simple before he falls below 50% health as he will most often be "astounded by your stupidity" and the attacks he launches are rather average in terms of damage. During the first half of the first stage, set up the Taunt/Dodge combo as soon as you are able and launch Flying Axe Kick at every opportunity (Roland's high defense makes him VERY resistant to Stun and it often loses its effect immediately). To speed up this process, keep Roland Weird and Wary with Single Out.

After Roland falls below 1250 HP, he will rarely be "astounded by your stupidity", start to Gear Up more often and attack every Party Member. When Roland Gears up, Roll Out with Joel, Dive with Alex, and Guard with Georgy to mitigate the incoming damage.

If you gave Augustus Estrada the chalk, you can let Roland KO your team and you will be resurrected with Stink, Rage, and some SP restored. Augustus will proceed to admonish Roland, afflicting him with Depression and Crying. In this state, Roland is significantly weaker and less accurate with his attacks (retain caution when he Gears Up). Keep hitting Roland with Axe Kicks and Bottles if need be and he will assume his second stage.

Roland's second stage is much easier to contend with than the first as his attacks are much weaker and he will often cough up blood. Maintain a cautious approach as he can still Gear Up. Once Roland is weakened sufficiently he will go on to his third, final, and weakest stage.

Roland's third stage is only of inflicting minimal damage even when his target is afflicted with Weird or Wary, and he can't Gear Up anymore. Use this opportunity to recharge your SP if you intend to kill Richie Cheasedust. A few Scoops and random attacks will put Roland down for good.

## Gallery

Roland's stat sheet.Concept art for Roland.
## References

1. ↑ "He was a failed politician cause no one liked him" - Louise, 07-04-17