Pokemon: A Fresh Start [OOC]

[{Swan}]

@Red - Oh, I think I like the sound of the Pokeball shrinking and becoming inactive. It sound sufficiently high-tech too. I really hadn't thought of it beforehand, but I think it's a good idea to go with that one.

@Zeph. - I like Cooper already, he's a very unique and likeable character and I'll look forward to seeing him in action. You are accepted.

Would you like to start from the first chapter, or would you prefer starting a little later?

[Zeph.]

I wasn't too sure about that, but I'll think I'll start from chapter 1 seeing as the RP isn't too far in. That and I prefer writing RPs from the beginning and stuff ^^

[drunk ¬_¬]

Well, I'm done. By the way guys, don't expect Franco to be a pushover… he's TIRED of losing!

Name: Franco Marinetti

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Appearance:

Tall and slender, many people would say that they consider Franco to be not only attractive, but also "dreamy". He has long, dirty blond hair that falls almost to his shoulders, and curls slightly when wet. His eyes are a deep green hue with hints of gold, and oddly enough, they're the exact same size as each other. His smile is pronounced and generous, and his dimples seem ever-present on his cheeks. His nose, neither long nor short, is slender and pointed, and he has the vaguest hint of a cleft chin. Although not muscular by any means, his body is well toned and his light skin tanned to a light almond color. His fingers, as the rest of his body, are long and slender, but deft.

Franco is no longer a child, or at least, he considers himself to be a full-grown adult, and so, he wears mostly dress shirts and slacks. He is usually seen wearing Italian-styled shoes, even whilst walking around the Cerulean coastline, and his Pokétch, an imported watch from Unova, which is custom-made with black steel and white gold and was bought for him by his uncle after his Pokémon League participation in Unova. However, Franco has never been dumb enough as to journey out in Gucci shoes, or custom-fitted slacks. Instead, he walks around with rock-climbing shoes, jeans, and an expensive, yet resilient puffy jacket that makes him look like a black Michelin man. However, the dress shirts stay, as does his cologne; a man needs to pamper himself, you know?

Personality:

Franco attempts to be the personalization of a simple, yet powerful word: refinement. He believes that a Pokémon trainer must, above all else, be gracious is both defeat and victory, and he believes that his Pokémon must also transmit that same sense of refinement in order to prove real mastery of Pokémon training. This strategy, however, has led to many of his failures as a Pokémon trainer, such as never being able to evolve his Togepi, and not being able to inspire a fighting spirit into his Pokémon; Franco may be gracious in defeat, but some would say his Pokémon are too quick to accept it.

As a human being, Franco is charismatic and pleasant, although a bit arrogant. He has never had a lack of courage, although his phobias in the Pokémon world have numbered to a couple too many. His family, a small, yet close-knit Italian family living in Cerulean City, consists of his mother, his father, and his father's mother, who he refers to simply as Nonna. His father is owner of a small Italian restaurant in said city, and his Nonna is the head chef, even at her 84 years of age. She has passed on to Franco her love of cooking anything Italian, and the joy that comes from gardening their own ingredients. However, it was at his mom's insistence that he first took up Pokémon training.

History:

Franco is not a rookie trainer. In fact, he is what some people may call, a veteran of the sport, having participated in the Kanto and Unova regions already. He was only ten years old when he first journeyed around his home region of Kanto, and although he was unable to obtain all eight badges to participate in the Pokémon League, it was after this journey that Franco first fostered his love of Pokémon training. It had been painful to not participate in the League back then, and he still remembers crying at his mom's lap as a child and blaming her for encouraging him to go on a journey. He decided never to train Pokémon again until his uncle suggested he should visit Unova. Franco spent one year after his journey home, and another in Castelia City with his aunt and uncle before he once more wished to set out on a journey.

His starter this time around had been a Snivy, rather than his earlier Squirtle, and alongside his Pokémon he was able to finally participate in a Pokémon League… he lost in the first round. Heartbroken once more, but unable to find the same solace he'd found in his mom with his uncle, he learned that in Pokémon training, like in all other competitions, the existence of a winner means that there must also be a loser. His uncle had congratulated him on his participation in the League, and taught him a lesson he would never forget. Sitting from atop the stadium seats, he saw the loser of the final come down in tears after the match. His uncle said: "He was the better trainer but his team was clearly scouted. However, on his knees, and crying he just looks like a baby and a sore loser. Always remember Franco, despite the circumstances, a Pokémon trainer must be gracious in both victory and defeat". Now, Franco plans on being the embodiment of grace as he helps the Johto League resurge from the ashes like a beautiful phoenix.

Starter: Joltik

[{Swan}]

@Drunk - Franco sounds like an awesome character and I can't wait to read for him. Every time he speaks I'm going to hear it in an Italian accent now. It's going to be wonderful xD

[drunk ¬_¬]

^ I'm guessing that means I'm accepted…

YAY! :D
I'll have a post up later today

BTW, I was hoping to get Swarm as an ability. I understand it's Dreamworld and everything, but to be honest, Unnerve and Compundeyes are sort of underwhelming…
It'll also make my post make more sense!

[wonderfulpat]

I know I haven't posted in a day or so, but I've been pretty bust, so expect one from me tomorrow. (I know that isn't too long, but I felt I needed to tell you guys anyways haha)

[{Swan}]

@Drunk - oops, should've probably mentioned you were accepted xD Swarm is just fine, I actually didn't even think of giving them hidden abilities, but I'll keep the option open from now on.

@Wonderfulpat - Thanks for letting me know, I do appreciate staying in the loop, and I'll look forward to your next post then C:

[TiTaN.JuStIn]

Hey, this is TJ, who, unfortunately, didn't post for almost a whole week. Sorry I didn't write because I was in one of the worst situations: internet down, USB with chapter gone, more exams (I'm still not done)... But I'm telling you I'm still interested in posting. Just give me some time to sort things out. I apologize again and thanks in advance.

[{Swan}]

Thanks for letting me know, and it's fine, really, I understand real life issues, especially such evil things as exams.

[drunk ¬_¬]

Originally Posted by {Swan}

@Drunk - oops, should've probably mentioned you were accepted xD Swarm is just fine, I actually didn't even think of giving them hidden abilities, but I'll keep the option open from now on.

Awesome, umm, could you change it on the first post to avoid confusion?
Thanks! :D

Also, I'll be sure to make my second post today since I travel tomorrow and won't be able to post then.

Anyways… that's all.

EDIT: By the way, Iron Tail… Heck Yeah!

[Red's Hawt Chibi Pelippers]

Sorry Swan but... I can't help feeling I'm getting punished for catching a lot of pokémon. My pokémon only seem to get one level per post, while romdinners pokémon got three or two recently. What do you specifically look at when giving levels?

[{Swan}]

Don't feel you're being punished, you're not, I really love reading your posts!

I standard give one level when you're catching a Pokemon, which would be why your Pokemon have been gaining one level recently, you've just been catching a lot. As for battle posts, the stand is two levels, and three if it's an exceptionally good battle or amusing post, one if I think it could've been better. If the Pokemon hasn't received a new move in awhile, and it's one level away from it, I might also give one for free. (Which is what I also did for Romdinner's Snorunt this morning)
Also, very rarely, when I'm really impressed with a capturing post, usually by really creative uses the battle itself, I'll grant 2 levels for a capture post, which I do believe I've only done once so far. And then 3 or 4 levels for event or gym battles.

[Zeph.]

I'll make another post tonight! :D My work is making me to do an extra 2 hours for some reason ¬.¬

And thanks for Night Slash! Pokemon shall bleed this night...

[drunk ¬_¬]

@Swan:
Holy… o_0
I don't know if I'm simply that predictable, but you guessed exactly what genders I wanted for Zubat and Woobat… well, I guess I got my Romeo and Juliet :D

@Red:
Franco as in Francotirador?
Haha, that's awesome, honestly, I lol'd… I can just imagine my character finding out about that… it'd be hilarious xD

[Red's Hawt Chibi Pelippers]

@ Swan - alright, I was suspecting that ^^ Just wondered, thanks for clearing it up~

@ drunk - lol ^^ I named him Francis now instead tho'.

[Godzil]

I've posted again! I'm noticing a pattern in my battles, though. I really need to stop using Ditzy. When I play the games, I try to keep all my Pokemon at the same level, and do some level grinding when I catch a new one. Here, I just keep coming back to Ditzy. I'm not even a fan of Zubat! (I'm actually afraid of bats, due to a childhood incident.) I guess I just wrote a really fun character.

I'm going to grab Pearl and start again, and catch a Zubat.

Peace off.

[TiTaN.JuStIn]

Hey, guys. It's Christmas, so I made a small hand-made present by moi. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=cnbizwdf-iY

BTW, Merry Christmas!

P.S. Posting in a day. Need more time.

[Zeph.]

Sorry, I know I said I'd post - but Christmas time is busy time ^^'

On that note, Merry Christmas everyone! :)

[{Swan}]

@Zeph. - It's quite alright, it's Christmas, so you're more than excused C8

@Drunk - Well I'm glad I guessed right, maybe I'm just good at that? xD

@Godzil - What can I say, Zubat grows on you xD

@Drunk - Aw, poor Santa D:

And for everyone, Merry Christmas, and a new chapter should be up today, though it might not be as you expect it to be C8

[Red's Hawt Chibi Pelippers]

Yay! Maybe I should finish writing my current post then :p

[{Swan}]

The new chapter is up! I also wanted to say that if you have any questions about the setting, feel free to ask!

@Red - You don't have to rush it, though now I know I've got another Ashton post to look forward too C8

[Red's Hawt Chibi Pelippers]

Thanks. I've still got a bit of a writers block though :(

Also, we're not going to reach New Mahogany in this chapter, are we? Just see signs about it?

And is there both a "summer" part of New Mahogany and a skiing part at the same time?

[{Swan}]

Nope, you reach New Mahogany in the next chapter, which'll be mostly about the gym.

As for New-Mahogany, the signs show what it's like in the winter, a skiing village, being at the foot of a winter-sport mountain (which is why the houses are all funky colours, since the only skiing village I ever saw was like that >.>) but in the summer it functions as a nice mountainous retreat around the Rage lake. Like there's people who go to Austria in the winter, for wintersport, and in the summer for the clean air landscape. At the time of the roleplay I'd say it's late-spring/early summer.

I'm sorry to hear about the writers block, artistic blocks really suck.

[romdinner]

Merry Christmas everybody!!!!!! :D I know I haven’t been very active these past few days but I was caught by the Christmas fever but with a three week vacation I’ll have plenty of time to post . Also welcome to the team Zeph and drunk.

RHCP - Try reading some post from other Rpers. It might help stimulate your inner artist.

[TiTaN.JuStIn]

Just thought that this thread is a teeny bit inactive, so I would like to ask two things to you, guys:

1. What pokemon would you like for your character in the future?

2. What do you think should happen when somebody throws a pokeball at an already captured pokemon?

I know they're not so interesting, but I thought it's worth asking them, especially the second one.