The World
Kanto is a jewel just waiting to be explored...
Four decades ago Ash Ketchum the world renowned pokemon trainer called it a day and retired to a far off archipelago from the bright lights and cameras that began to swarm him at the end of his career. The world he left behind has changed somewhat but is for the most part entirely recognisable. Parents are no longer allowed to let their twelve year olds wander off on their own around the region of Kanto meaning the average age of a pokemon trainer has risen to eighteen. In addition to this, pokemon are no longer bound by the regions that they were back when Ash travelled the world. The Oak Institute, named after the late great professor of the same name, has led the way in pokemon conservation efforts for the last twenty years. Now headed by Oak's great grand daughter Arianna Oak, the Institute has seen to breeding programs of pokemon all around the world. This has meant pokemon not native to Kanto are now flourishing alongside the native species.
The infrastructure of the Kanto region is one of the biggest changes. Transport from city to city is quick with roads and train links making travel much easier than previously. Many cities are now directly linked to each other with even Cinnabar Island now being tied to the mainland by a direct bridge over the water to Pallet Town. Pokemarts are still around albeit with much more competition from independent stores and chains. Pokecentres are now all run by the Oak Institute and are able to provide any and all help a pokemon trainer needs.
The RP
Come make friends...
Pokemon: Life is an idea I had after taking part in a wonderful RP called SOL City. I honestly suggest you take the time to check it out and to see the world that has been created. The GM's have done a great job and if I can build something half as successful as that I will be happy. I love the Pokemon games and I think the setting would lend itself well to a slice of life setting. The world of Pokemon almost always focusses on the life of the trainers but never the background characters. This RP will allow you to play as one of those characters whether it be a shop owner, pokemon ranger, gym leader or even a trainer if you so wish. Almost anything is acceptable.
I am in this for the long haul and would hope that those who join see this as an opportunity to create something that can last the long term. Ultimately life creeps up on you and bites you in the ass sometimes but as someone who has had that happen to themselves, that's ok. If you need to take some personal time then do so, all I ask is you let me know. You'll always be welcome back.
One thing to be aware of is that the set up of the RP will be made up of chapters. Each chapter will last for a few weeks in the real world but be a single day in game. When a chapter is going to progress everyone will be warned so that they can finish off what they are doing. Occassionally a special event will pop up which may last for longer than a normal chapter. These special events will not be compulsory to take part in but I would hope that people would get themselves involved...prizes await those that do.
If you have any questions or suggestions at any point do not hesitate to PM me. I'm open to suggestions and ideas whether it be for plot lines, locations or pretty much anything.
The Rules
Without rules there would be chaos...
1. The usual and standard rules of the forum apply. No playing god or taking control of other peoples characters, no being a prick to other people...you know, the usual stuff.
2. This is based on the world of Pokemon so the expectation is for characters to have an anime styled appearance. I am not an avid watcher of all anime, however please avoid using pictures of people from the likes of Pokemon or Dragon Ball. You get the gist, major, well known anime characters. If you struggle to find a picture then you can go here and create your own.
3. The age limit for characters in this is 18+. This is because as a slice of life RP, things will sometimes take a more serious or dark turn. In addition it is to ensure that any budding romances that may occur between characters are totally above board and legal.
4. Try to write to the expected standard of the casual section. I'm not expecting essays but at least one coherent paragraph when interacting with others is expected. When alone then i'd expect to see at least two paragraphs. In addition to this please write in the third person.
5. While characters may not be friendly to each other in game I fully expect people to, at the very least, be civil outside of the game. Anyone breaking this rule will be booted without hesitation.
6. Multiple characters are allowed but I would much prefer one fully fleshed out character over two half-assed characters.
7. I will have missed some rules off because I'm not perfect but as long as you're a decent human being then i'm sure you'll be fine.
8. I just remembered a rule, you are roleplaying as a human. You are not roleplaying as a pokemon or as some sort of weird human pokemon hybrid. While some event's may result in more focus from your pokemons perspective, on the whole you will be playing as your human character.
9. Mega-Evolutions and Z-Moves do not exist in this version of the Pokemon world.
10. Here is the link to the Discord: discord.gg/fF6e3ff (it is not compulsory to join but you'll be missing out if you don't).
The Locations
The places you have to see...
The keys towns and locations of Kanto remain the same, however within them new interesting locations have risen up asking to be visited. Use the Kanto Directory below to discover these locations and maybe even get your own special place added to it. Standard places such as pokemarts and pokecentres are at all locations as standard.
*****User Notice*****
The directory is still under construction! Please be patient with us as we look to complete it!
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Gyms and the Elite Four
Do you even lift?
The Sheets
We all come from a blank canvas...
With a world to explore you need a vessel to explore it with, that vessel is going to be your character. Are they a pokemon trainer? A newbie? A veteran? Or are they someone who is in the middle of their journey? They might be a shop owner, a world famous chef, they could even be homeless if that what you wanted. Within reason your character can be whatever you want to be. Ultimately it's up to my discretion but I encourage you to message me if you have an idea that's a bit different. The basic CS is below. If you want to customise it then feel free, but the below stuff needs to be in it.
Title: [make your own or go here to create one...not required]
Name: [first and last names please]
Nickname: [not everyone has one and so you can delete this if you wish]
Age: [minimum of 18 with a max of 60]
Appearance: [anime only - try to avoid very well known anime like Dragon Ball and Pokemon itself - go here if you can't find anything and create your own]
Hometown: [can be pretty much anywhere in the world of pokemon]
Height: [simple]
Weight: [simple]
Occupation: [what's your characters job or purpose in life?]
Likes: >list several things your character likes>
Dislikes: [same as above but for dislikes]
Talents: >list a few things your character is good at>
Personality: [usual thing, try to be as detailed as you can just so others can understand your character]
Background: [some history on your character]
Pokemon: >list the pokemon your character has with them / if a trainer or gym leader then list moves also>
Apart from creating your character, you can help create a location. This can be a hospital in Lavender Town, a water sports school on Cinnabar Island or even a bar in Pallet Town. The most fleshed out we make the world, the more there is to do and the more there is to see. So in addition to the character sheet, there is also going to be a location sheet. If you want to create a location or expand on a known location then please post this along with your CS or through PM if the RP has started.
Name: [what is the name of your location]
Type: [what type of location is it? pokemon gym? human gym? bar? police station?]
Location: [where is it in Kanto?]
Appearance: [anime picture, floorplan and/or description only]
Description: [a detailed description of the place]
