((Forgive me for double post.))

So first things first, do we get to choose which pokemon out of the route list that we end up encountering?  

Also I am thinking there has to be an event before facing the first gym leader.  

Anyone who has ideas for events feel free to brainstorm them here anytime.  Frankly I'm sure Oz and myself are more than happy to take into consideration and in all probability, use quite a few of the ideas in this story.

(Also if you have any plot or sub plot related ideas, please pm one of us with them.  To keep the story going with less spoilers.)

Anyways here is some more ideas:  A man comes up to your character and needs them to do a job.  He says it will pay well.  He doesn't say what the job is.  He will only explain that once you have said that you accept this job.  He promises whoever completes the job will have future employment with him, whenever they like.  Will you accept the job?

A 'certain' man has his pokemon injured from some type of mishap.  You happen across the man and his pokemon as the guy is crying and apparently lost.  Help him or pretend you see nothing?