Hello! Welcome to the world of pokemon! It's been awhile since I've last had trainers to give pokemon too. The last bunch was....how many years ago? Ten years ago, when the new law was passed, I think. Oh, this is kind of exciting! These pokemon that I obtained to give young new trainers have just been sitting around the lab! I'm sure they'll be much happier with one of you, now! Oh, wait! I'm sorry, I forgot to introduce myself! I am Professor Elm! I study pokemon breeding, and specialize in pokemon Eggs and how they are created. I remember the first time I found an egg! An acquaintance of mine who goes by Mr. Pokemon found one, I'm not sure of the specifics, but it hatched into a Togepi! I was astounded! It really helped advance the field of pokemon research and breeding.
Oh, I've gone off on a tangent again. Young trainers, you are now old enough to have a pokemon of your own! I have plenty of pokemon here for you to chose from. These pokemon have been here for quite some time. I intended to give them to the trainers before you, but when the new law passed ten years ago, a lot of them got left and have been waiting here for a trainer. I've taken care of them as best as I can, but pokemon love being outdoors, fighting, training and being with humans!
OH, and a reminder! Please, stay together. Wild pokemon have gotten much more aggressive in recent years. No one is sure what is causing it, but even normally docile pokemon have become much more hostile than usual! It would be terrible if one of you got injured on your journey, so please remember to be careful and stick together! The law only states that you must travel in pairs, but I would advise travelling in a group. It would deter larger numbers of pokemon from swarming you! Plus, it'd be a good thing to get to know your fellow trainers!
...where was I? OH! Right! Now please, pick a pokemon! This pokemon will likely be your partner for life, so choose carefully! now, are you a boy or a girl?
Alright, now that my horrible rendition of a pokemon intro is over, I'll take a bit of time to explain some things here. Obviously, this isn't your average pokemon RP. This RP takes place roughly 20 years after the end of the games/anime. Obviously, things have changed quite a bit. Many of the older professors have already died of old age leaving new ones to take their place. Gary Oak took over Professor Oaks position, and is now the leading Professor in the entire World. Aside from that, the Gym Leaders have all retired, and the iconic Members of the Elite Four, have all retired from their days of pokemon training and battling as well, leaving the younger generation to further themselves and allow a new set of trainers to rise to power.
However, around 10 years ago, wild pokemon suddenly started getting more and more aggressive. It was subtle at first, with wild pokemon going into human towns and causing minor mischief. Usually stealing food here and there, or possibly just playing a harmless prank or two if that was in their nature. However, soon it got to the point where the wild pokemon were attacking trainers in broad daylight. Even new trainers, who were overwhelmed quite easily. This resulted in quite a few numbers of accidents, that led to the passing of a law that increased the age of trainers to sixteen, and a provision that all trainers must travel in pairs.
Since then, the numbers of trainers have drastically decreased in number. However, the danger and the age limit doesn't change the most adventurous - or some would say foolhardy of the trainers.
You are playing one such trainer, who for whatever reason has decided to go on a journey with pokemon provided by Professor Elm. You are going to be travelling in a group, simply because it's safer. Of course, not all of you are going to like this. However, if you go off on your own...well, you dun goofed mate.
Yeah, yeah, I know. Boring. But it's still important, so just hear me out!
1. Friendliness is key! Keep all IC drama where it belongs, and take other disagreements to the PMs. Remember, we're all friends here! That said, I personally am a big fan of IC drama, and highly encourage characters to conflict with one another. 2. Romance is just as allowed as friendship is, but if there's mature content coming up, please fade-to-black and then, y'know, finish up in the PMs. I'd really rather not get arrested, and I'm sure you feel the same way too! 3. Remember, your trainer is just starting out! In other words, we're all n00bs. You are NOT expected to be able to crush the first gym leader beneath your feet. No god-modding or, y'know, Mary Sue style characters! 4. Please abide by the training-related rules specified below!
Players will start as newbie trainers who are about to start their Pokemon journeys. This will probably put everyone in the age range of about 16~25. If you want to play as someone older, then go ahead, but make sure you have a plausible reason for starting your journey late. Playing as a younger character will not be possible in this RP, due to in-universe laws.
The RP will start in New Bark Town, where Professor Elm will offer player characters a selection of Pokemon. These Pokemon will be: - Chikorita - Cyndaquil - Totodile - Eevee - Nidoran M - Nidoran F - Houndour - Mareep - Tyrogue - Phanphy - Swinub - Abra
Pretty decent, right? Characters will not be able to start with a pre-owned Pokemon due to the necessity of a trainer license to own Pokemon. These will be obtained from Professor Elm.
Now, about battling! Unlike the games, which use EVs and IVs and all that stuff, we will not be taking a Pokemon’s base stats into account… to a certain extent. A Pokemon’s base stats will function as guidelines: a Tyrogue, for example, will be more vulnerable to special attacks than it is to physical attacks. However, in this setting, all Pokemon will be created equal. Tactics and creative solutions will mean much more than base stat numbers, and a Beedrill would most definitely be able to defeat a Dragonite with some very nifty tactics.
In other words, choose the Pokemon that you like, not the Pokemon that you think have the highest stats!
Resistances and weaknesses will still apply.
The moves that a Pokemon will learn in its natural lifetime are the same as the ones that it would learn by leveling up in the game. As far as egg moves go, only two Pokemon in a player’s team can have them, and only one per Pokemon, max.
Also, I shouldn’t have to say this, but please, no auto-hits or OHKOs! Not even with NPCs, okay?
Moves: Now, as long as a pokemon can learn a move naturally and is at an appropriate level, it can use a move. The four moves you specify in your CS, should be your 'signature moves', so to speak. TMs are special, and HM's don't exist. If you teach a TM to your pokemon, it must go in your signature move slot. Three pokemon can learn a TM, and only one TM per pokemon.
Egg moves: Two pokemon can know egg moves, and only one egg move each. Also must be put on your 'signature move list'
If you’re in an environment where a Pokemon can be found (eg. we’re on Route 1, and you want a Pidgey), then go ahead and encounter it. However, because wild Pokemon are a lot more aggressive now, there will be no ‘oh I gave it food and it decided to come with me’. Players should expect to waste 2-3 Pokeballs on each Pokemon. Remember, wild Pokemon are practically feral by this point! Players with wild-caught Pokemon should expect to face some obedience issues towards the beginning of their friendship with their Pokemon.
Now, on pseudo-legedaries. The pseudo-legendaries that exist are Dragonite, Tyranitar, Salamence, Metagross, Garchomp, Hydreigon, and Goodra. These Pokemon and their evolutionary lines will NOT be encountered in the wild. Some of them aren’t even from Johto, actually. Pseudo-legendaries will be gift Pokemon only, and the distribution of them will be controlled by us GMs.
Before you catch a Pokemon, please run it by me and Rune first.
When writing up your character’s inventory, please do not start with random evolutionary stones or other stuff. There will be opportunities to get those later!
You can start with a maximum of five Potions, Pokeballs, Antidotes, Paralyze Heals, blah blah blah, each. Please also include personal items for your trainer.
Also, we’ll be mostly working in American Dollars (well, Johto Dollars here) because that’s what everyone’s probably most familiar with. Characters should not start with more than $100, and will be expected to pay the rates at Pokemon centers for room and board.
Name:Pretty self explanatory
Age:Between 16-25, most likely. You could have an older character if you have a plausible reason for them to be starting their journey late, but you can't have a younger character. In this universe, 16 is the minimum age for starting your journey.
Gender:Somewhat self explanatory.
Appearance:Picture, paragraph, whatever. You know the drill.
Personality:Blah, blah, blah. Aside from general personality traits, go ahead and tell us what kind of training style your character has. If your character has no idea what they're going to do with their life then that's fine, but otherwise, tell us what kind of ambitions your character has too! Do they want to be a pokemon breeder? A coordinator? The Champion of the Johto League?
History:Again, you know the drill. =)
Quirks/Habits/Other:This part is optional. Does your character have any quirks? Strange habits? A complete inability to keep the inside of their bag even vaguely tidy?
Inventory:See inventory Guidelines
Pokemon:Please note that no one will start with any Pokemon due to in-universe laws. Since trainers now need licenses to own Pokemon and the minimum trainer age has been pushed up, no characters can start with a pre-owned Pokemon. However, please insert your Pokemon here as you get them!
TL;DR:Summarize your character very very briefly, because Arceus knows not everyone can be bothered to read through all these character sheets, and at least this way everyone will have at least a vague understanding of who's who.
Also, huge shout out to Nightmare Bunny, my coGM. She's awesome. Thanks again for helping me organize this stuff~ xP
Wait! Johto Region!? Dammit I do know those Pokemon! I thought you guys were going with the latest itteration of Pokemon! I havent played since Ruby so I didnt even bother... Dammit! Ooh well, hope you guys have fun! :P
Wait! Johto Region!? Dammit I do know those Pokemon! I thought you guys were going with the latest itteration of Pokemon! I havent played since Ruby so I didnt even bother... Dammit! Ooh well, hope you guys have fun! :P
Well, there will be pokemon from other regions, mostly evolution lines and any wild pokemon you can find from other region in the wild. Say a Ralts or a Shinx.
Hrm...I suppose I could also up the number to 7, just for you Zoldyk, if Bunny doesn't mind xP Also, I find your name hard to spell xD
Well, there will be pokemon from other regions, mostly evolution lines and any wild pokemon you can find from other region in the wild. Say a Ralts or a Shinx.
Hrm...I suppose I could also up the number to 7, just for you Zoldyk, if Bunny doesn't mind xP Also, I find your name hard to spell xD
I don't mind~
And yeah, that's incredibly hard to spell. Got something we can call you instead? A nickname? What about… "Zoldie"?
