@Prints Avoid
True :)
Excellent - I look forward to it. ^^

@Cynder
Hey, don't worry about it.
I'm all about character creation. I'd be more than glad to PM with you to get some creative juices flowing. ^^

Hey, don't worry about it.
I'm all about character creation. I'd be more than glad to PM with you to get some creative juices flowing. ^^

That might be helpful. I'm a bit afraid I'm starting to lose interest. I think I need something to snap me back to the idea and throw me into it, headfirst. If that. . makes any sense.

@Cynder The writer's block that keeps you from getting started. I know that feeling. Trying writing out a quick rough post from your character's point of view. A faceoff with a Team Rocket grunt, a double battle against someone, anything fun that puts you into the Pokemon world. Sometimes helps. What really helped me was skipping the first 3-5 sentences of the history. Just keep trying different angles I guess?

The writer's block that keeps you from getting started. I know that feeling. Trying writing out a quick rough post from your character's point of view. A faceoff with a Team Rocket grunt, a double battle against someone, anything fun that puts you into the Pokemon world. Sometimes helps. What really helped me was skipping the first 3-5 sentences of the history. Just keep trying different angles I guess?

That sounds like a great idea. I was considering going back and playing Omega Ruby for some inspiration as well.

@Prints Avoid
I tend to imagine Pokemon battles of characters I've created (currently the main one I've been developing for this RP). I imagine how he interacts with his family and some of the trials I'd like him to go through throughout the RP.

But, something I've PM'd @Cynder already, it might also help to think of developing something I haven't created or merely touched on. I've created a PM with Loony and Aphe about Rangers so that that might be further developed (since they're both planning or have interest in having characters be Rangers).
Also, discussing possibilities between other players or the GM usually helps. But you've gotta have a character, first. And that's what Cynder's working on, now.

@Phoenix
Hi there! This seems like an amazing premise, and I would love to jump in with this.

But first, question. In the Pokemon Mechanics, it says that stats have no real bearing in combat. Does that mean that Stat boosting moves (Swords Dance, Nasty Plot, etc.) and stat debuff moves (Baby-doll eyes, Screech, etc.) are completely useless in combat?

Also, in the same area, it is said that Pokemon can only use moves of their type. Does that mean I can't have a Hyper Beam Butterfree? (Butterfree is Bug/Flying, Hyper Beam is a normal type move. No type relation)

Hi there! This seems like an amazing premise, and I would love to jump in with this.

Awesome! :D

But first, question. In the Pokemon Mechanics, it says that stats have no real bearing in combat. Does that mean that Stat boosting moves (Swords Dance, Nasty Plot, etc.) and stat debuff moves (Baby-doll eyes, Screech, etc.) are completely useless in combat?

Stat boosting moves will improve the Pokemon's physical/mental state to make them more effective in battle. Hone Claws literally sharpens their claws (raising Atk.) and perhaps makes them focus (raising Acc.). Baby-Doll Eyes can demean the opponent, making them not want to attack with as much strength against that who performed the maneuver. They still boost and debuff, but there will need to be a reason why, a cause and effect, that should be described when performed.

Also, in the same area, it is said that Pokemon can only use moves of their type. Does that mean I can't have a Hyper Beam Butterfree? (Butterfree is Bug/Flying, Hyper Beam is a normal type move. No type relation)

Moves must align with the Pokemon’s type and species...

You must be able to argue that a Butterfree can perform a beam of pure energy.
But most Normal-type moves are relatively universal to all Pokemon.
Also, the use of Dark-type moves by Fighting or Ghost-types can occur.
The use of Psychic-type moves by Ghost-types can occur (and vice-versa).
Ground-types can learn Rock-type moves (and vice-versa).

But they might not. It's up to you and of what the Pokemon is capable. It's also up to logic dictating that a certain maneuver performed by a certain Pokemon is possible given it's natural typing and the species of a Pokemon (Drapion could learn Pin-missle, Bisharp could learn X-Scissor, etc.)

I hope that clarified enough. ^^

I am still Intressesed but I am not sure about the character I have.

@Blueflame Of what are you unsure?

@Aphelion@Phoenix@Prints Avoid I've been fine guys, no worries. Internet still isn't working but I can access it at school. Not much writing I can do with only a tablet though, so working on Orre together might have to wait. ^ ^"

Like how it would fit in

@Blueflame I'm welcome to a PM to hash it out. I enjoy trying to make characters fit. ^^

Ok

I think I'll be dropping, this one, sorry. I just can't find a muse for a Pokemon character at this time and I'll probably start to get busy again next week once my school is back in session. I was going to join another Pokemon Roleplay to test out my character of choice, but I'm just not feeling Pokemon in general lately. So, I'll be withdrawing my interest for the time-being, but if my schedule opens up over the summer, I might try to toss myself into here again.

@Cynder Thanks for letting me know. ;)

And you'll always be welcome. ^^

@Cynder Thanks for letting me know. ;)

And you'll always be welcome. ^^

Thank you very much for understanding!

Quick thought/question seeing as this takes place in Hoenn

Water Pokemon and battling in water. With the approach we're taking, I'm assuming it'll be more like the anime? Should we expect that sending a Goldeen out to battle on land will just end up with it flopping around uselessly? Will trainers with no Pokemon that are good swimmers be at a serious disadvantage on the eastern half of the map? Lol this is the kind of thing that comes to mind while I'm working

@Cynder No problem! If you do feel the urge to RP Pokemon again and this RP is still underway (which I have a pretty strong feeling it will be) please don't hesitate to come back. We can get you filled in on important information, and I know I'll do my best to integrate your character into the action. :3

@Prints Avoid That is another very good question. I hadn't thought of that to be honest.

@Prints Avoid Yes, there will definitely be terrain advantages and disadvantages for certain Pokemon. And I intend to take full advantage of this fact. >)

Good to know. This is gonna be fun.

I'm gonna need more water types