That might be fun. Maybe one of his parents also worked at Silph. Or they just knew each other in general living in the same city being the same age.

Well, I was thinking that they at least knew of each other in some capacity. Maybe him aware of Lisette moreso than her aware of him. Saffron is the largest city in Kanto after all. Lisette's little gang of delinquents probably made a few scenes though that would have at least got them some attention from the locals. Vandalizing street signs, breaking and entering, generally making a nuisance of themselves and something a bit...worse, recently.

More to the point, I was thinking that he might be aware of just what exactly her and her little gang did recently that really sorta made people...antsy. Because it's sorta bad. Though her parents and sister, plus the fact she's a minor, managed to keep it on the hushed side of things.

Of course, if you do want them to be friends or maybe even a friendly rivalry or something, that works too. We can work something like that out.

That's doable. I only have one class tomorrow, so hopefully I can get it done by tomorrow ^^

Amazing!

Look forward to seeing all the character sheets.
Let me know when they are done and I'll give them a quick read over.

Extremely excited to get this going. Thanks for all your help :)

@deathbringer lol, I actually just finished up. I'm a little iffy about the backstory for Kaleo's guardian, but I believe everything else is alright ^^

@deathbringer lol, I actually just finished up. I'm a little iffy about the backstory for Kaleo's guardian, but I believe everything else is alright ^^

Cool! I like the recognition of the difference between book smarts and reality. Think that could be really interesting!
I'm also very happy with how he contrasts with other characters and the mystery in his past with his father could give us an interesting story arc at some point so love it!

It's a good character and I think he'd be an excellent addition to the rp but I do have two questions and two requests before I accept

1. you say taleo is mute? by that do you mean he is just quiet or physically cannot/ will not talk? If he can't talk how do you intend for him to interact?

2. The bit about his grandfather's past is fine but I'm a little confused about how his grandparents know the mother and about her and his fathers exploits (said in the hero section) if Alto never came back once he left to battle. Could you clarify that?
I think it just needs cleaning up a little bit in terms of spellings and how it reads. Give it a once over but other than that it's solid :)

3. Can you clarify Taleo's ambition a little more. I get the idea that Taleo want's to emulate his parents. His mother was a breeder his father a combative trainer. He obviously loves his mother and father but they seem very different so does he desire to be the best of both? Or is he conflicted? There are a lot of ideas in the character sheet so I just need a little bit more clarity so I understand better who Taleo is and what drives him

Hope that makes sense. Any questions let me know. Happy to help if anything is unclear!

(I'm on mobile so apologies for any typos)

@deathbringerThanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it! I'll try to answer the questions to the best of my ability.

1. Yes, Kaleo cannot speak using his vocal chords, but I was thinking of him interacting with notepad and pencil as well as using a frogged speech (pushing air out of the body and mouthing the words to create sounds) is that alright?

2. Yeah, that's true. I can make it so that Alto came back with his wife on various occasions and told stories about their adventures. But when Kaleo stops by, for some reason he's alone. And I'll be sure to proofread when I get back to my dorm. Does that help?

3. I would say that Kaleo wants to be like both of his parents so that the other is represented in him, but will be conflicted because he doesn't know which one he likes more; he's more or less doing everything so that his parents can be proud of him when they come back. Hope that's a little better?

So wait is he planning to battle? That may be a little difficult if he can't call out commands. Am I missing something

He could always use sign language.

I mean there's other options but regardless it'll be a huge disadvantage. Sign language requires the Pokemon to be able to see him. I've considered using a whistle for previous RPs, simple patterns for simple commands, but in the end the less efficient communication is a disadvantage. Not an insurmountable one, but it'll take significant work on Kaleo's part.

Sign language is also an option, but frogged speech is a lot like a loud breathy whisper so he should be able to "talk" although not with his vocal chords. I do want him to battle, probably not as much as the others for obvious reasons.

I mean, it really depends on the trainer and the pokemon.

It will be harder, sure. But in the end it will be a very effective tool I think. I know for a fact Lisette and her pokemon are going to develop specific styles of orders to give to her pokemon. Why? Because in a realistic non-game scenario if you shout something simple like 'Hit 'em with a quick attack' then the opponent can respond a lot easier with something like 'Use harden' or 'Dodge using your own quick attack'

If instead you use a certain word/phrase like "Shock 'em - " followed by snapping your fingers it would tell the pokemon to do a certain move a certain way that the opponent wouldn't likely be able to entirely figure out.

It takes some practice of course, but in a more realistic battle scenario its only natural I think, to develop strategies like this. Other Audio cues and such aside from simply shouting an attack.

Buuut maybe that's just me. In another pokemon RP I had a Ralts teleport themselves and a Kakuna onto the back of a Conkeldurr, using the simple command that basically read "Remember what we did back at the last place? Do it again!" It was quite effective, since the Conkeldurr wasn't expecting it and allowed the Kakuna to get a number of repeated poison stings on him, resulting in him getting poisoned and basically me winning that decidedly lopsided match~

No worries. It's a good character i just want to understand a little more. Commrnts in red below :)

1. Yes, Kaleo cannot speak using his vocal chords, but I was thinking of him interacting with notepad and pencil as well as using a frogged speech (pushing air out of the body and mouthing the words to create sounds) is that alright?

if this is central to your character I will happily go along with it. As discussed above it will take alot of training between you and your pokemon to get to a state of non verbal syncronicity but though an initial problem for you to overcome I can see it ultimately working.

All I will say is from a purely rp respective having a character with a permanent condition like this can really hinder you as you have to stick with it through thick and thin which can cut down your options a little bit. Just from previous rps I know I personally prefer anything like this to have an out so if I'm struggling with the character I can amend slightly. I would suggest making it that he doesn't talk not necessarily can't just so you have the option if you really need it but it is up to you. I will accept if it's something you want to do just be prepared!

2. Yeah, that's true. I can make it so that Alto came back with his wife on various occasions and told stories about their adventures. But when Kaleo stops by, for some reason he's alone. And I'll be sure to proofread when I get back to my dorm. Does that help?

however you want to do it. I actually quite like the not knowing his parents thing and just having heard stories. I think its a nice storyline we could use at somepoint. Perhaps they used to come back all the time but after kaleo was sent to live with his grandparents they didnt communicate or come back any more?

3. I would say that Kaleo wants to be like both of his parents so that the other is represented in him, but will be conflicted because he doesn't know which one he likes more; he's more or less doing everything so that his parents can be proud of him when they come back. Hope that's a little better?

yeah throw that in their thats perfect :)

Let me know when you're done and ill give it another quick read to approve!

1. Actually, I'm rather prone to playing characters with physical disabilities and problems so I'm more than use to rping mute, blind, deaf, and disabled characters. I'd like to keep him mute mostly to show that, including his young age, he's at a disadvantage. He might have all the book smarts in the world, but if he can't speak these ideas and use them appropriately, he might as well be starting a few steps behind the starting line. I really want my character to work for what he wants, despite not knowing what it is, and get to a level with his pokemon where he would be able to portray thoughts and ideas without speech.

2. Yep, that's what I have in mind, and have edited accordingly.

3. Awesome, I put it in.

Let me know if there's anything else, but for right now, I'm done ^^

1. Actually, I'm rather prone to playing characters with physical disabilities and problems so I'm more than use to rping mute, blind, deaf, and disabled characters. I'd like to keep him mute mostly to show that, including his young age, he's at a disadvantage. He might have all the book smarts in the world, but if he can't speak these ideas and use them appropriately, he might as well be starting a few steps behind the starting line. I really want my character to work for what he wants, despite not knowing what it is, and get to a level with his pokemon where he would be able to portray thoughts and ideas without speech.

Wow well you're more talented than me. I've always struggled with those sort of restrictions.
I'm really looking forward to watching how you handle it and Kaleo's journey!

Accepted- Please add him into the character sheet section.

The IC post is also ready so once we're almost ready to kick off. Hopefully on target for Friday Night!

Welp

I know that Lisette is gonna treat Kaleo like a little brother if they meet.

@deathbringer I wouldn't say that I'm more experienced, it's just I'm use to it I guess. And thanks, I'll put him up now! :)

@Rune_Alchemist Aw, really? That's so cute <3 Kaleo would definitely be intimidated at first, but warm up to her quickly. ^^

@Tenma Tendo

Yea, Lisette has a soft spot for kids and small pokemon.

I think they'll get along rather well, honestly.

You know, when she isn't busy beating up 'the bad guys' in public or spray-painting on buildings xD

I should probably have Perri interject and mess around with them... then try to recruit them both or something! After all, misery looooooooooves company!

Just need to get stuff finished on his parents backstory and such and he should be good to go!

@Savo

Good luck with getting Lisette to travel with anyone but Kaleo and like it.

Also.

Hope he likes broken kneecaps.

Or you know, a thunderbolt to the face.

@Savo

Good luck with getting Lisette to travel with anyone but Kaleo and like it.

Also.

Hope he likes broken kneecaps.

Or you know, a thunderbolt to the face.

I'm pretty sure the only one that's plausible is the latter, but even then, it should add on to his electrifying personality! She might even be shocked by what she sees.

Hell, maybe he might steal her thunder for trying to show off... or was it lightning.