Another New Game [T] (OOC)

[Curious.]

Check this out: http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=275154

Check that if you need any help, mainly because this thread should really only be used for coversation relating to this roleplay.

[Rune Alchemist]

Ah, almost done typing in my post. But I still have to play catch up and get some battling experience. I don't even have a battle yet.

I'm going to modify it then post it when I wake up. Oyasumi.

[Curious.]

Yeah I still have to catch myself a wild Pokemon, and meet up with the trainer/man with the berries. I'm not planning to battle a trainer as of yet. We need another companion to strengthen the team.

[IceFyr1928]

^to...generate random numbers, perhaps?

I'll have the SU up later today. School and stuff.

[Lilizuki]

Originally Posted by Rune Alchemist

Hnn... I suppose. Things will probably pick up by winter break. I've got my post ready, but wow. You guys write/type fast. How much time did you guys invest in writing up that entry? My fastest is 200 words per 15 min. And that's when I have something to copy from.

I can usually get 2,000 words done in one hour, which is how I normally write. Had to practice speed writing to get there, though.

[Ash_Ketchum123]

Guys, I thought I had time to randomize the Pokemon you encounter. And I don't (dammit school). I'll just let you choose what you encounter from now on, but of course, if you're gonna capture an uncommon or rare one, make sure your battle posts do you justice. I'll change the Pokemon you encounter for the next routes. I won't divide them into rarity anymore.

[Sarah Morgan]

Blah, well now I gotta think about which Pokemon I want lol

[IceFyr1928]

Name:Jeff Dmitri

Age: 17

Gender: Male

History: Jeff grew up in Portland Oregon, in an average family. He had an older brother who picked on him quite often. His mother died three years into Jeff's life, while giving birth to his younger sister, who was born brain-dead. This devastated Jeff, and he fell into a reclusive lifestyle. Ten years passed this way, then he was jolted back to reality by the death of his older brother in a car accident. Jeff, no better off than before, spent his free time at the local arcade instead of being home. He quickly grew proficient at a majority of the games. In two years time, his name lit up scoreboards around the arcade. He became well known, occasionally referred to as a 'master', but Jeff couldn't fill the hole left by the death of his family. In the past year, Jeff has been home more often, rather being on his computer than in the arcade. He blames this on a group of kids that say he's too old to be there, but he really just decided to get a hold on his life with his father. They now live in harmony with each other, and Jeff has regained some social standing a his high school.

Appearance:

Spoiler:

Personality: Jeff is reasonably reclusive, yet he is very intelligent. He is quick to think, and slow to answer. He loves doing things his way, and doesnt care much of what others think of him. He can focus on many things at once, and is hard to distract. Jeff feels at home around technology, and shows to be quite knowledgeable about it. Jeff doesn't talk much, but what he does say, he is confident in doing so. Jeff can be spontaneous when in a good mood, but bouts of intense depression strike when he is saddened. Jeff's love for Pokemon was apparent from a young age, and it remains with him, even as he comes near the end of high school.

Likes: gaming, running, challenges, puzzles
Dislikes: swimming, enclosed spaces

Starter Pokémon: wildcard...

RP sample: Jeff sat at his computer, idly scrolling through various websites. He was researching various cheats for a game that he had recently acquired when a notification beeped out of the computer. He closed the page, annoyed, and brought up his Email.

"Wonder who'd be emailing me..." Jeff said as he opened his inbox. There was one new message, marked with red highlight. Jeff clicked on it, not bothering to look at the sender.

"Beta testing? Wouldn't be surprised if it's another MMO... Might as well check it out." Jeff said, clicking the link. Immediately, Jeff blacked out. He felt like he was floating, and he couldn't move.he fearfully struggled, but there seemed to be no possible way of escape.

What the-!! Where the hell am I? Jeff thought. He felt another presence in the space, which didn't help how scared he was. He continued to struggle against his invisible bonds, He felt cords popping in his neck with the effort. When he finished, he was greeted with a deep, loud, obviously male voice.

"Greetings, and welcome to the world of Pokemon!" The disembodied voice said. The voice suddenly had his full attention. Jeff recognized the words, but he couldn't place his finger on where.

Did he just say... Jeff thought. "Who are you?" He asked aloud, still searching through his memory for where this was familiar.

"My name is Professor Birch! Who are you? Are you a boy or a girl?" The voice, who was apparently called Professor Birch, asked. Jeff's eyes went wide as it suddenly hit him. He was dreaming about being in Pokemon Ruby? Why would he be dreaming of that?

"Uh, boy?" Jeff said.

This is scary in a familiar way... I have a bad feeling about this... Jeff thought as Professor Birch processed what he had said. He had by now given up struggling, sure that he wasn't going to get anywhere.

"And what is your name?" The Professor said. Jeff froze in retaliation. He wasn't sure how this had anything to do with beta testing, but then again, this wasn't really a game.

"Jeff. Jeff Dmitri. Why?" Jeff said, however, he did not get an answer, as he awoke in a truck of some sort.

Sh-wait. I remember this now! Pokemon Emerald! But that means... Am I in the game? Jeff thought. He ws sitting up when a voice echoed through the truck.

"The only way to escape the game is to beat it. Good luck..." it said.

Jeff realized with a sense of horror what had happened. It then dawned on him that his most prominent childhood wish had come true.

"I'm... I'm in the Hoenn region! In the world of Pokemon! Hah! Hahahaha!" Jeff said excitedly. He started laughing like a maniac, not stopping for quite a while. When he did, it was because the moving truck had come to a halt, and the back had opened.

"Littleroot town! I wonder where Professor Birch is?" Jeff said. He got out and looked around, amazed at just how realistic everything looked.

[Lilizuki]

Originally Posted by Ash_Ketchum123

Guys, I thought I had time to randomize the Pokemon you encounter. And I don't (dammit school). I'll just let you choose what you encounter from now on, but of course, if you're gonna capture an uncommon or rare one, make sure your battle posts do you justice. I'll change the Pokemon you encounter for the next routes. I won't divide them into rarity anymore.

I hope my post was sufficient for it?

Also, does that mean we can decide gender too?

[Sarah Morgan]

Originally Posted by Lilizuki

I hope my post was sufficient for it?

Also, does that mean we can decide gender too?

Hey when will your next post be up?

[Ash_Ketchum123]

Um, I'd prefer it if I were to randomize the gender, along with the nature ' And I forgot to mention this, non-Hoenn Pokemon have been added in the game by the developer

[IceFyr1928]

finished, Ash. If you'd like me to change anything, just say so.

[Rune Alchemist]

Just about done. I might be able to post this before I go to school at my rest stop. That's 9:30 by the way.

All I have to add in is the battle and Birch giving Ariel the Dex.

[Lilizuki]

Originally Posted by Sarah Morgan

Hey when will your next post be up?

Well, I was waiting for the GM to give me Ralts level and moves and then head to the next town, but it seems like he's a bit busy right now.

~cue GM posting~

@Ash: That's lame, but okay. It's your decision, of course, but I'll put why I dislike it below.

In the game, one can just catch another Pokemon with ease, if it has a sucky nature or the wrong gender (In this case, Ralts needs to be female to evolve into a Gardevoir without being a crossdresser). But, in this, it makes your character a jerk for going "Hey, this Pokemon sucks. Go home, weakling!" because you don't want a Kadabra with a SpA-reducing nature.

One could decide to let their character be a jerk, but then they need to do an entirely new set of posts to find another one.

[Sarah Morgan]

Alright, I'm trying to keep pace with you as far as posting goes.

[Ash_Ketchum123]

Well this is a game, isn't it? Don't worry too much about stuff like that. This is a roleplay, where Pokemon natures are more of a personality thing than stat enhancers/reducers.

[Lilizuki]

'Kay...

But can I pretty please not have a crossdressing Gardevoir?

Also, may I have the Ralts moves and levels please? :3

[Sarah Morgan]

So we're choosing the Pokemon that show up, but your still choosing the level and moves?

[Ash_Ketchum123]

@ Lilizuki - Haha~ Dun worry. I already randomized it awhile ago and it came up female ;D I'll post that in the IC thread. I'm about to put up the level gains.

@ Sarah - Pretty much, yes

@ IceFyr28 - I'd like to see at least one paragraph in the Appearance, and could you maybe increase the number of sentences you put in one of your "paragraphs"? I don't know, but one-line paragraphs look messy to me '

[Sarah Morgan]

I think you meant to put Hera learned Fury Attack, because she is a bug and doesn't learn Ember lol

[IceFyr1928]

Ok. Most of the one lines are because of dialogue, which is where you must do so. I'll add some stuff, though. On it.

[Rune Alchemist]

What? Bugs breath fire! I mean, Look at Fire Ants!

Joking aside, so much character development T.T I wanna post, but I resolved to do this after I at least recreate a battle.

In a cynical way, it's because I want Treecko to level up. I'm already skipping the Birch's Lab scene.

[Lilizuki]

Woot~

Perhaps you should put a guideline for how much money trainer battles will win us on each Route, Ash?

Should I assume that Ralts knows all moves suitable for her level? (Which are Confusion and Growl)?

[Ash_Ketchum123]

@ Sarah - woops xD Sorry about that! I'll fix it right away. It's 4am here, so yeah .____.

@Lilizuki - Yes, and yes

And I think I forgot about this as well (._______________________.) but you may decide what nature your starter has.

[Lilizuki]

And some more questions. :v

What is Ralts' ability?

And how do I do the hollow bullet points on the Etherpad?