[OOC] Pokemon: Storm

[jujube]

@Balthazar007 well shoot, that complicates things. No, I don't think the level gains are unrealistically fast. i think they make sense. i'd rather you not be stingier because tbh I honestly think I spend enough time writing about training sessions haha so i'm good there! i guess... well i have no idea. i just assumed we're not allowed to level up during the time skip because that would be broken, but it also feels unfair to dan's character that he falls behind his rival just because irl I want a timeskip xD

so... I dunno. I guess I can tweak my headcannon a bit for the sake of not dragging anyone behind!

@TheForgottenArc we can still do a day where they travel to see Dan's mother, however! we totally should, seeing as it's clearly an important aspect of his char!

[TheForgottenArc]

@prettydrops
Hahaha yeah, I'm guessing when the RP day closes out we'll do the time skip?

[jujube]

@TheForgottenArc if you're okay with it?? how about they go back to visit Dan's mom? How long should that take? im guessing Kanto is a day's boat ride away. then they spend x amount of time with his mom. then go back? im guessing you want to challenge the gym after Dan sees his mom? or before?

@Balthazar007 have their levels improved enough that they might be able to see different pokemon in the locations they have been to? just wondering! also, were you going to reply as Jack at all, or no? just because it feels kind of weird double posting xD and are we allowed to level up during the timeskip or no? because I just assumed we weren't allowed to but idk. just figured I would ask! maybe we could put total hours trained or something? and the intensity? then you could call it from there? or something?

[Balthazar007]

@TheForgottenArc@prettydrops@iKatamalicious

@Balthazar007 have their levels improved enough that they might be able to see different pokemon in the locations they have been to? just wondering! also, were you going to reply as Jack at all, or no? just because it feels kind of weird double posting xD and are we allowed to level up during the timeskip or no? because I just assumed we weren't allowed to but idk. just figured I would ask! maybe we could put total hours trained or something? and the intensity? then you could call it from there? or something?

@prettydrops

Answer #1: Actually, I'd rather reveal Pokemon based off other another criteria, not how powerful you've become. Instead, just talk to locals: townspeople and trainers. They can tip you off to new Pokemon. Also, there is an educational book in the next city's grand library that will "teach you" about how to track stronger, more elusive Pokemon.

Answer #2: I'll have an IC post up in about an hour.

Answer #3: Yes, you all may level up during the time skip. In fact, I believe that everyone in this RP understands what it takes to level up. If it's okay with you all, I no longer want to "award" level gains. If you feel like you've done enough to gain a level, then go ahead and add it; that simple. It's not like you're competing with one another. Just be reasonable, and sloe down progress gains as your Pokemon get stronger. I can step in to slow you down if I feel the need, but I probably won't.

Answer #3b: I will however "award" currency and prizes from battles and such. That will never change.

Bonus Info: You're both strong enough as is to defeat the gym leader/head coordinator. But you can wait till you get back and steam roll them.

Bonus Info: Also, you have permission to catch a couple Kanto based Pokemon during the time skip, if you want. Just clear them with me first.

Bonus Info: I'm going to go ahead and add some more locations to the map key today. I.e. I'm going to reveal the other two routes that connect to Shamba town and the places where they lead.

[jujube]

@Balthazar007dope! Thanks!

[Balthazar007]

@Balthazar007dope! Thanks!

@prettydrops

I'm assuming your next post will summarize the results of the battle and catch your timeline back up with Daniel. The silver lining behind your defeat is that your close battle with Jack means you should have no problem with Mbali, the head coordinator that he beat so handily. That's what Jack would tell Indigo after their battle, before they turn their backs and walk away. Or would you rather I do their exiting post? Up to you.

Edit: Oops, I forgot. We have a new character to introduce. So actually, I think you should summarize the battle and introduce the new character. Margo can then react to the character, considering he's sort of her "rival". Then I'll do their exiting post. AND THEN, you or iKatamalicious can catch your timeline up with TheForgottenArc's.

Sorry to hold you up TheForgottenArc, but you did sort of run ahead of everyone else. lol. Hopefully we can catch up quickly.

[Balthazar007]

@TheForgottenArc@prettydrops@iKatamalicious

Alright, I've added a bunch of places to the 1st IC post. I hope you enjoy the read. It took a while.

[TheForgottenArc]

@prettydrops I'll have Dan visit his mom and challenge the gym afterward. Given recent events, his mom is more important. I'd say the visit itself, Not including the Boat ride should be about a week and a half. Enough time for some level gain and with the one day for character development.

@Balthazar007
Yes, I did lol, I don't plan to make another post until they catch up though, thus why I left my post so open-ended. I wanted to get the Zvi battle over with, and the training done. I'm in no rush!

[jujube]

@Balthazar007 oooh so many shiny new things! Excited!

[jujube]

will have a post by later tonight! sorry its taking me so long. its a lot to write out!

edit: posted!

[iKatamalicious]

@prettydrops

Hey could I just give a basic rundown of what Mori and Margo's convo was about? Like 'take control' of Mori and his comments / questions to Margo so that her post has a little bit more meat to it?

If not, that's cool, I'll just kind give a brief summary? Let me know!

[jujube]

@iKatamalicious absolutely fine! yeah im sorry, i had to stuff a bunch of details in my post haha. feel free to get creative and take control! it could easily be statements such as, 'then he asked her about where she was from...' or you can put in snippets of direct dialogue and we can clean it up later!

edit: Also posted Morado's character sheet! Hope it's okay! I wanted to give him pokemon that the Champions would be impressed with, if that makes sense!

[iKatamalicious]

Honest, and truly, I apologize to EVERYONE for my recent post bc it was so long and I literally don't even know why, I'm so sorry lmao.
Nothing really important, I don't think so carry on, don't worry about it, pls.

@prettydrops

Let me know if I need to edit Mori please! I tried to not do TOO much with him in order to keep him in character and I didn't want to mess him up too much lmao

[Balthazar007]

Honest, and truly, I apologize to EVERYONE for my recent post bc it was so long and I literally don't even know why, I'm so sorry lmao.
Nothing really important, I don't think so carry on, don't worry about it, pls.

@prettydrops

Let me know if I need to edit Mori please! I tried to not do TOO much with him in order to keep him in character and I didn't want to mess him up too much lmao

@iKatamalicious

It was long, but it set up Margo's relationship to Mori nicely. Well done.

@prettydrops, Do you want me to go next? Or you? Either way, the post will look quite the same. Lol

[jujube]

@Balthazar007 you please!

[Balthazar007]

@Balthazar007 you please!

@prettydrops

Finished! I guess that make it your turn to catch Indigo and Margo up with Daniel's timeline.

[jujube]

Fkin savage, mate. Lmao

[TheForgottenArc]

@prettydrops@Balthazar007@iKatamalicious

Wow, those last few exchanges and post are amazing. I got so caught up in them and that exchange with Jack and Indy, I lost track of time. I am amazed!

[TheForgottenArc]

Also,@Balthazar007. Since we have that week time skip plus that day where I actually get to introduce Dan's mom, Do you want me to use one of the spaces I accidentally made a post on, and use it for a Minor character slot, for Dan's mom?

[Balthazar007]

Also,@Balthazar007. Since we have that week time skip plus that day where I actually get to introduce Dan's mom, Do you want me to use one of the spaces I accidentally made a post on, and use it for a Minor character slot, for Dan's mom?

@TheForgottenArc

I'd rather you not use a whole slot on a character that will only be around for such a short time. You could still make a character sheet for her if you want, but you don't have to. But if you do, I'd rather you just create a hider and put it underneath Daniel's character sheet.

Maybe, in the future, there will be an opportunity to introduce a character with a larger role.