Pokemon: True Force Static [R] {OOC + SU}

by the apex predator.

artwork by tumblr user neonclockwork
"Of such great powers or beings there may be conceivably a survival … a survival of a hugely remote period when … consciousness was manifested, perhaps, in shapes and forms long since withdrawn before the tide of advancing humanity … forms of which poetry and legend alone have caught a flying memory and called them gods, monsters, mythical beings of all sorts and kinds… ."​

• Selected Trainer: This is the most common role. Selected Trainers are those chosen by the as-of-now unnamed voice behind the podcast to contain the data leaking into the real world. Each trainer must be experienced at battling, and teams should reflect this. Pokemon should not be over level 85, however. Eggs and semi-legendaries are allowed (ex: Victini, Darkrai, Lati@s, Manaphy, Shaymin, and Meloetta). However, remember that an egg may be corrupted into a Bad Egg if too close to one of the Corrupted trainers/gijinkas that come from the Broken Down City, and weaker Pokemon may be subject to random disappearance/cease to exist for the same reason. Each trainer was contacted by an otherwise normal-looking person at a rendevouz point near to their location at the time, and each trainer accepted the offer already, although some may be hesitant or fearful about their mission. After all, dealing with the crossed-over data from the Broken Down City dimension is, as said in the podcast, possibly fatal. Therefore a trainer's personality should at least hint at a desire for the greater good, because no selfish, egotistical jerk would accept an offer that may potentially kill them. These trainers' mission is to travel around their regions (and possibly into other regions) and keep any Corrupted humans/Pokemon from carrying out their malevolent agenda. Once a Corrupted is defeated, the most common outcome is their return to the Broken Down City, although sometimes they may change form and become benevolent, normal humans or Pokemon.
• Corrupted: This is the second most common role. Corrupted is an umbrella term for people or Pokemon from the Broken Down City. These beings reside in a place that has an entirely different set of rules than the reality we know and, as such, are quite confused when they suddenly appear in the real world. Most Corrupted wander around lost without any premeditated desire to attack others, but they are extremely prone to a quick temper and an overwhelming urge to murder the first living thing that they see. They are much more feral in mindset than humans or even Pokemon, and as such are unpredictable and dangerous. Although they may learn from behaviors they witness humans and Pokemon displaying and feign innocence, they are not to be trusted. Just because a Corrupted may appear as an innocent teenage girl who just wants to find her way back home, this is often not the case, and extreme caution should be taken with these beings. "Shoot first, ask questions later" is a wise strategy to live by with the Corrupted. Most have a Pokemon team just as human Pokemon trainers do, but it's not required. If playing as a Corrupted, you will need to enhance your Pokemon in some way. The idea of the Corrupted came from adventures with an Action Replay on my emulator, so good enhancements would probably be as following: shiny Pokemon, Pokemon that never seem to tire (infinite HP/PP), Pokemon embodiments of Ketsuban/MissingNo., M ', h poke, 3trainerpoke, etc., 'shadow' versions of Pokemon——pretty much any enhancements you can think of. An explanation of how to defeat these types of Pokemon will be provided below. Corrupted are very bonded to their Pokemon to the point you could consider them one and the same. The mission of the trainers is to send all Corrupted back to the Broken Down City or to purge all bad data from them, which is an extremely complicated and lengthy process and is not recommended. Most Corrupted that are not NPCs will survive to the end of the RP through either purging or the much rarer act of being tamed.
• EEO Trainer: This is the third most common role. EEO trainers are Pokemon trainers enlisted by the Endless Exploration Organization. The goal of the EEO was originally to 'explore all frontiers', meaning sea, land, sky, and space. They are much like Team Plasma in that their intentions were good and they only wanted the best for mankind and Pokemon alike, but the fascination of unexplored frontiers led the organization to become control-hungry over time and seek things that were never supposed to be sought out. The EEO was a public organization until their members-only announcement of exploring the Broken Down City world, where it withdrew into itself and became a prestigious private organization only able to be joined by those who proved themselves worthy and with a thirst for knowledge for all frontiers, in this world and outside of it. EEO trainers wear the standard uniform when on missions which consists of a black leather jacket with the design of a galaxy on the back, symbolising their love of exploration to the ends of the universe. Also included in the uniform is a standard plain red shirt for males and a red camisole for females, and a pair of standard black jeans fitted to size with knee-high black leather boots——the soles are interchangeable for different terrains and can be controlled by a switch on the side, rendering them able to switch between land, mountain, field, ice, snow, and just about any other terrain. Many EEO trainers specialise in a specific area of exploration; one may prefer the sky and collect mainly bird Pokemon, while another may be fascinated with the sea and raise mostly Water-type Pokemon. EEO trainers may be conflicted about their purpose in finding out more about the Broken Down City, but most players who sign up as one should be very goal-oriented and loyal to the cause, although they may change their minds upon finding out the real damage done by exploring the BDC. EEO trainers usually carry some kind of communication device, whether it be a PDA, a headset to speak with other members of the team, etc., and their main goal at the moment is to stop the trainers selected by the creator of the podcast and allow the Corrupted to roam free.
• Bystander: This is the least common role. A bystander is someone who does not belong to any of the three groups. Only one or two of these positions will be accepted. This role is reserved only for a Pokemon trainer or human who gets wrapped up into the chaos unintentionally, and joins either side on their mission. They may have some information about how to find Dialga and Palkia or Perfect Kyurem, or they may just be along for the ride. A lot of thought will have to go into these characters to explain why they are important to the plot, and care will have to be taken not to make them into Mary-Sues/Gary Stus.

• Dialga and Palkia: Dialga, the Being of Time, and Palkia, the Being of Space. It stands to reason that if Dialga and Palkia were to come together and both use their powers at the same time, that they would be able to seal the Broken Down City and reverse time before the EEO ever got the idea to explore it so that none of the horrors currently happening would ever happen. The unknown person behind the podcast is searching for them, but first has to find a nonviolent means of calling them forth from wherever they are resting.
• Perfect Kyurem: The "Original Dragon". (Fan interpretation found here; this is the representation I will be using.) Perfect Kyurem is the fusion of Zekrom, Reshiram, and Kyurem and was the Pokemon that helped create the region of Unova. It represents both truth and ideals and therefore has the ability to seal anything that is not true or ideal away, including the Corrupted. It is a malevolent Pokemon that has been rumoured to eat humans, and as such should only be sought out as a last resort, especially as Zekrom, Reshiram, and Kyurem would all have to come together to make it, not including the trouble of finding a device powerful enough to fuse all three together again, something that hasn't been done since ancient times.
• Zekrom and Reshiram: Zekrom, the Black Dragon of Ideals, and Reshiram, the White Dragon of Truth. These Pokemon, along with Kyurem, are the last resort to sealing the Corrupted away. They form the Tao trio and used to be one Pokemon, but were split upon the creation of the Unova region. All three of them must be found if Perfect Kyurem is to be created. Both Zekrom and Reshiram wander the earth, so it is difficult to track either of them, although it is said that if a person seeking truth or ideals comes to Dragonspiral Tower, one or the other will appear. This is just speculation, however, and cannot be proved.
• Glitch Pokemon: Including, but not limited to MissingNo., M ', ??????????, ?, h POKe, and 3trainerpoke. A full list of glitched/corrupted Pokemon can be found here. Corrupted are likely to have these types of Pokemon or Pokemon with these attributes, and having at least one in a Corrupted character's party is recommended. Please read your glitch Pokemon's Bulbapedia entry first, however, and make sure to utilize it. For example, if a glitch Pokemon evolves into Clefairy at level 28 and your glitch Pokemon changes levels/stats randomly, then in the real world it would probably randomly evolve into a Clefairy for no reason. Glitch Pokemon can also be shadow Pokemon, shiny Pokemon, etc., anything that can be encountered by using something like an Action Replay, so get creative with them. These Pokemon function much the same as normal Pokemon would in that they are bonded with a trainer, but usually cannot communicate, use moves that they could never learn on their own (ex: a Venusaur using Fly; imagine a Venusaur glitch Pokemon suddenly levitating off the ground), may have infinite HP/PP, etc., so make sure each glitch Pokemon in your party has at least one thing very wrong with it. Glitched Pokemon with infinite HP are able to be defeated by one-hit KO attacks in this RP and, once fainting, are permanently lost to reality. The other way to defeat one is for a Pokemon to turn on itself, its teammate, or its human. As Corrupted learn from human behavior, a Corrupted Pokemon viewing such unpredictable behavior will copy it and cause its own defeat. A Corrupted Pokemon turning on itself will only faint and will not be permanently lost. Try to keep MissingNo.-type Pokemon to a minimum and utilise enhanced 'normal' Pokemon for the most part, as MissingNo.-type Pokemon tend to warp the rules of reality and are more likely to cross into the real world later, when the more 'normal' Corrupted have already done so.

• Selected Trainers: To hold off/destroy the Corrupted and to gather information about how to summon Dialga/Palkia and/or Perfect Kyurem while keeping the mission a secret.

• Corrupted: No goal. Corrupted characters wander aimlessly, warping reality just by existing, and may encounter trainers on either side. Most will survive either by running away or joining either team (either by being tamed and joining by will or by being purged of bad data through means yet unknown).
• EEO Trainers: To stop the Selected Trainers from destroying the Corrupted/attempting to seal the gateway between the BDC and the normal world.
• Bystanders: Goal depends on team joined. Also to gather and/or divulge casually-retrieved (and, later, purposefully retrieved) information about Perfect Kyurem to either team.

• All forum rules apply, as well as all standard RP rules i.e. no flaming, bunnying, godmodding, Mary-Sues, etc.

• You may have up to two (2) characters in any combination of teams, with the only restriction being that you cannot have both characters on the same team (Selected, Corrupted, EEO, or Bystander) as it fills up those spots and is unfair to other people. If you have an idea for one character each for the three main teams (excluding Bystander), then PM me with your signup and I may approve it for posting depending on the quality of each character.
• Romance between characters is allowed, although two Corrupted getting into something is a little far-fetched, as they're naturally pretty feral. But hey, if you can make it work, go for it. Human/Corrupted romance is also possible, even if the Corrupted is still more feral than human, and especially when a Corrupted is tamed and joins a party. Love triangles/threesomes/polyamorous/whatever you can think of is fine, too.
• For the love of God, stay in character. I'm not talking about OOC posts, I'm talking about the fact that in my nine years of roleplaying I can't tell you how many times I've seen a character, even when not canon, do something that their actions/signup/personality is totally against, just for the sake of getting somewhere they want to be in the plot. Don't skip B, C, D, E, and F if you want to get from A to G. It just makes people look at you funny. Take those little steps. It will be worth it.
• If you have a question about the RP's mechanics/backstory or want to introduce a new element into it (i.e. a new, plausible way to defeat Corrupted infinite-HP-type Pokemon), private message me. I will be happy to answer any questions you have and if you want to add something to the RP that makes sense you might as well let me know. I'm not perfect, and there are quite a few plot devices that could be added into this RP. Additionally, if you RP with another player over Skype or something privately outside of the thread and have a development you would like to add concerning your characters, private message me as well and let me know. Basically my inbox is open to any questions or suggestions you may want to contact me about.
• If you have a Corrupted character, it does not mean you are all-powerful. Corrupted characters are basically lost bits of essence/data that take form when in our world of physical bodies and mass/matter. While Corrupted characters may be intangible, have body parts appear and disappear at random, or teleport with no clear reasoning or purpose, they are not all-powerful, and the only reason they are dangerous is because they are not supposed to exist in our world. Any violence/helpfulness other than their own nature is tied in to their own personality and they cannot exhibit god-like powers no matter what. Feel free to corrupt your character as much as you want——it's encouraged to make them strange and unique and possibly have their own quirk that makes them instantly recognisable——but do not give them reign over other characters. For example: Having your Corrupted be unable to speak except for a terrifying roar that can temporarily deafen humans is acceptable (after all, don't some Pokemon have the ability to do that?) but doing something like reaching into their chest and taking their soul is not.
• Use common sense when developing your character. No one likes someone who is too powerful/the possible savior of mankind because he has some special ability to seal the rip, etc. Ever seen Shingeki no Kyojin? Characters like Eren, who has a power he can't control and an anger that often gets him into trouble, and Historia, who everyone tends to like because she thinks positive and is everyone's cheerleader, are lovely additions to the team, but if you go any further with them they could easily turn into characters no one wants to play with.
• Violence is allowed, just try not to be too gory/bloody. I'm a huge fan of body horror/guro and the like but I know a lot of people get squicky about it so try and keep your descriptions not so graphic.
• I personally use Japanese names for places/Pokemon, but it's not required. I'll try to keep them in English for this RP, but locations will remain in their Japanese names for the most part. (ex: 'Broken Down City' as Glitch City, the 'Torn World' for the Distortion world). My human character may refer to Pokemon as their Japanese name when thinking to himself, but will use English names when speaking about them. It's up to you what you want yours to do. All it takes to translate it is a simple Google search.

• Name: Self-explanatory.
• Age: Keep it 18-30, please.
• Gender: Male, female, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, trans* anything else you can think of. If your character is trans* or genderfluid just make sure to include what the cis gender is.
• Appearance: Keep it detailed and remember not to Mary-Sue it. 5 sentences minimum, unless you can make it really work in less. No pictures should be linked unless they accompany a 5-sentence minimum description, and should only be linked through a hyperlink, not a direct image.
• Personality: Self-explanatory. 5 sentences minimum. Try not to make them as boring as a piece of wood.
• History: Not every character grew up in a two-story house with a white picket fence, a mom, a dad, little sibling, and a dog, so spruce it up a little. Tell us what happened to your character to make them into the person they are today.
• Motive: Explain why your character accepted the mission (for Selected Trainers) or joined the organization (for EEO trainers). Both sides are tasked with potentially fatal missions, so your character must have some reason to have joined either one, not just because they were bored one day and there was nothing better to do.
• Anything Else?: If there is anything else about your character that you have not covered, you can put it here.

• Name: This will probably be something strange. When you take into account the names of glitched Pokemon (4.4y, M ', 3trainerpoke $), you can see this world isn't specialising in normal names. You can have one, though——after all, it's all about the unpredictable. Or you can have a glitched name but refer to yourself as something more normal i.e. a Corrupted having the name 4.4y might decide to go by Four, which is a much more normal name than 4.4y.
• Age: Merely the age your character appears. Some Corrupted can look 16 but be 3 days old, etc. so you should write the age your character appears. It can be anywhere from 5-40.
• Gender: The gender they appear, as Corrupted don't really have a true gender, and lack any defining genitalia.

• Appearance: Keep it detailed and remember not to Mary-Sue it. 5 sentences minimum, unless you can make it really work in less. No pictures should be linked unless they accompany a 5-sentence minimum description, and should only be linked through a hyperlink, not a direct image. Remember that most Corrupted are not static forms, and may fizzle out here or there, as well as having strange eldritch-esque things happening to their bodies at any time.
• Personality: It will be feral at first, but Corrupted are people too, sort of, and so they do have a defining personality. 2 sentences minimum, although I would like to see a "feral" description as well as a "tamed" description if you're not planning on killing off your Corrupted character.
• Glitch Preference: Does your Corrupted often utilise the 999 Rare Candies cheat? Or maybe they prefer walking through walls like a ghost. There are many cheats available specifically for trainers when an Action Replay is used, so your Corrupted has the choice to pick from one or two of them. Don't be shy; they're Corrupted, so obviously they're going to have some pretty strange abilities.
• Anything Else?: Something else you didn't get a chance to say? Most Corrupted don't have a stable enough 'reality' to have a history, but if your character can remember a few things that make sense in the real world, you might post it here.

• Name: Nicknames are preferred, especially among glitch Pokemon. For normal Pokemon, normal nicknames are expected, but for glitch Pokemon the nicknames may be outlandish and strange as Corrupted are not humans. For examples, look at the list of glitch Pokemon underneath the spoiler for 'important Pokemon' and try to give a nickname in that style.
• Species: The species of Pokemon your Pokemon belongs to.
• Gender: Male, female, or genderless. Glitch Pokemon can change genders at will if preferred.
• Personality: While MissingNo.-type glitch Pokemon probably won't have much of this, other glitch Pokemon (such as shadow-types, shinies, and enhanced Pokemon) probably will have at least a little, even if it's terrifying, so try and fill it out if you can. Normal Pokemon obviously have this.
• History: This is optional. It can just be a short summary of their life before being captured/traded/whatever, or you can just leave it blank. It doesn't matter. If it's a glitch Pokemon, don't bother filling this out, BDC's idea of 'history' wouldn't make sense in the real world.
• Attacks: A few attacks your Pokemon has. You don't have to list them all; just list the most frequently used. If this is a MissingNo.-type Pokemon don't fill this out (unless your glitch Pokemon is known for having a certain move, like MissingNo. with Water Gun or M ' with Sky Attack), but if it's a still recognisable Pokemon such as a shadow, shiny, or enhanced then please do. If it is one of these types it is possible to have very strange moves such as a Venusaur with Fly or a Typhlosion with Surf, although STAB keeps these attacks from being too powerful.
• Level: This can be estimated; your answer can be 30-50 as long as it makes sense (unless you're a Corrupted). You're obviously not going to have a Dragonite lv. 30 unless you've got MissingNo. going on, so use common sense. Remember the guidelines in the first spoiler about levels, and keep Pokemon lv. 30-50 or below unless they are glitched, in which case they could be lv. 0 to lv. 255 with mismatching stats.

PJBottomz said:

This looks neat! Can I reserve a spot for the EEO and, if I'm allowed, one for selected? I've got to think up some bad-ass characters for this. Just a quick question: are the EEO trying to kill the selected trainers, or are they just trying to keep them from destroying BDC?

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PJBottomz said:

1.) I really think we should have some level limit. I looked at ElBurrito's Pokemon and good lord, those things are OP. To keep some sense of realism and fair-ism, we should have the Trainer Pokemon probably maintain a level range of 30-50 so that no one is too strong. It wouldn't make sense for someone with a lvl. 40 Pokemon to fight someone with a lvl. 85 Pokemon.

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1.) I really think we should have some level limit. I looked at ElBurrito's Pokemon and good lord, those things are OP. To keep some sense of realism and fair-ism, we should have the Trainer Pokemon probably maintain a level range of 30-50 so that no one is too strong. It wouldn't make sense for someone with a lvl. 40 Pokemon to fight someone with a lvl. 85 Pokemon.

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2.) How exactly do we go about posting when we have two characters? Do you want it all on one post or do you want us to use two?

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