Help Thread: Plot, Planning & Review Thread

[Nidoking76]

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[Jegretis]

Once again, shooting out ideas: Would anyone be interested in a Paper Mario RP? Of course it would have nothing to do with the games in terms of plot, and there would be no mentions of Mario and the gang just for the sake of keeping things non-canon.

 

[Sephear]

Once again, shooting out ideas: Would anyone be interested in a Paper Mario RP? Of course it would have nothing to do with the games in terms of plot, and there would be no mentions of Mario and the gang just for the sake of keeping things non-canon.

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Although I wouldn't say NO mention of Mario and the gang at all, just have them not actually appear. If we left them out completely we'd miss out on all the potential fun of people telling horribly skewed tales of his exploits and ridiculous opinions of him and his friends and such. Anywho I think that sounds like a ton o' fun if someone could pull it off.

 

[Jegretis]

Well, the plot I had written down really only included the mention of Princess Peach because she rules the Mushroom Kingdom, but other than that the plot makes no mention of Mario and his teammates from the games (but yeah, I don't see anything wrong with mentioning them in RP, as long as they don't actually appear).

 

[Mana1]

Can I ask why Paper Mario rather than just Mario? I'm not a buff on Mario games or canon but isn't Paper Mario just a restyled version? Would people be roleplaying in a two dimensional world? Idk xD confused.

 

[Jegretis]

Paper Mario is pretty much the RPG version of Mario. More character options, items, etc. Idk, I just like the feel of the world better than the regular Mario games lol.

 

[Sephear]

Actually it's funny you ask Magic, not only is Paper Mario RPG style like Jeggy said, it also has some other hilarious bits. For one thing the paper part of Paper Mario is much more literal than you'd expect. Everyone in there knows and accepts that they're two-dimensional. For one example, turning sideways to slide through a thin gap or fall through a grate, or fluttering on the way down if they fall at the right angle. In the second Paper Mario game Mario even folds himself into a paper airplane, and a paper boat and such :P Overall the paper mario world is even wackier than the regular one, in addition to a million other little oddities I can't remember off the top of my head.

 

[Mana1]

I would love some opinions, feedback and questions :).

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The Borrowers out of character thread​

Inspired by Mary Norton's "The Borrowers" and further adaptions of her work.

Information​

In the history books of Earth, one creature features prominently - the human being is often proclaimed as the most intelligent, most successful organism to have ever walked the Earth. Past humanoid species have been wiped out, the humans claim, however that isn't entirely true.

The Borrowers, a micro-species, still live on our planet. Daring to live among humans whilst maintaining their existence secret. The Borrowers live off the trash and trinkets of human society, living in plain sight in everyday human homes and businesses across the globe. They can turn abandoned toys into holiday homes, scraps of packaging may form their beds, wires and cables may provide a path around their hosts' home.

Whilst Borrowers are typically adventurous, they all fear being found. If they are discovered they're liking to be killed - treated like vermin by perplexed home owners, who are too surprised to consider the unique creatures before them. Borrowers conceal themselves at all costs. Their species is nowhere near as common as it used to be, now residing in pockets of small towns and villages - away from the bustling human cities where they are so easily eradicated.​

Your Character​

You live in a human household on a quiet, isolated village: Mapleton. You are a member of one of the many Borrower families living in the area.

Recently, a new human has moved in to the house known as 'Forest Lodge' - you have all noticed, on your recent outside night raids, that this human is different. He is spending a lot of time inside, he seems along, and a lot of peculiar equipment has been arriving in droves for the past two weeks. Together, you will need to band together to analyse this potential threat.

Each home has capacity for up to two Borrower families - normally separated into separate stories within their house. It is up to you how your house looks, the humans that inhabit it, and it's general characteristics (including layout). This will be done after your Borrower is approved.

-River Cottage
-Great Oak
-Forest Lodge
-The Paddocks
-Woodlands
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[Nakuzami]

I would love some opinions, feedback and questions :).

Spoiler:

The Borrowers out of character thread​

Inspired by Mary Nortons 'The Borrowers' and further adaptions of her work.

Information​

In the history books of Earth, one creature features prominently - the human being is often proclaimed as the most intelligent, most successful organism to have ever walked the Earth. Past humanoid species have been wiped out, the humans claim, however that isn't entirely true.

The Borrowers, a micro-species, still live on our planet. Daring to live among humans whilst maintaining their existence secret. The Borrowers live off the trash and trinkets of human society, living in plain sight in everyday human homes and businesses across the globe. They can turn abandoned toys into holiday homes, scraps of packaging may form their beds, wires and cables may provide a path around their hosts' home.

Whilst Borrowers are typically adventurous, they all fear being found. If they are discovered they're liking to be killed - treated like vermin by perplexed home owners, who are too surprised to consider the unique creatures before them. Borrowers conceal themselves at all costs. Their species is nowhere near as common as it used to be, now residing in pockets of small towns and villages - away from the bustling human cities where they are so easily eradicated.​

Your Character​

You live in a human household on a quiet, isolated village: Mapleton. You are a member of one of the many Borrower families living in the area.

Recently, a new human has moved in to the house known as 'Forest Lodge' - you have all noticed, on your recent outside night raids, that this human is different. He is spending a lot of time inside, he seems along, and a lot of peculiar equipment has been arriving in droves for the past two weeks. Together, you will need to band together to analyse this potential threat.

Each home has capacity for up to two Borrower families - normally separated into separate stories within their house. It is up to you how your house looks, the humans that inhabit it, and it's general characteristics (including layout). This will be done after your Borrower is approved.

-River Cottage
-Great Oak
-Forest Lodge
-The Paddocks
-Woodlands
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Okay that sounds like it'd be a very interesting and cute roleplay. I say go for it. d:

I haven't seen Arietty, but I've seen The Borrowers and Epic (which is similar in the little people thing), so I understand the concept. As far as conflict goes, their whole lives are conflict! So I think you're good there. It'd be a fun little survival-esque roleplay.

 

[Mana1]

Okay that sounds like it'd be a very interesting and cute roleplay. I say go for it. d:

I haven't seen Arietty, but I've seen The Borrowers and Epic (which is similar in the little people thing), so I understand the concept. As far as conflict goes, their whole lives are conflict! So I think you're good there. It'd be a fun little survival-esque roleplay.

Thanks! :) I thought it would be cute, and a pretty creative roleplay too - getting to repurpose things for your mini, hidden homes and rooms and things ^_^.

 

[Swolligator]

Horizon Dynamics
Everyday discovering new horizons
A subsidiary of Syndicate Corporation​

Overview:

"Welcome one and all to the annual Horizon Dynamics Science Fair, I am your host Doctor Markus Quinn and I have quite the announcement for you all today. Behind me lies the next step in human genetics and evolution; a massive leap in the advancement of our race as a whole. For years we humans have always looked beyond where we currently stand to what we could become in the future. Some suggest living eternally, others a cohesion of natural muscle and robotics. However tonight, ladies and gentlemen, we don't look forward but back to the most primal desires and ancestry. It has long since been concluded that we, Homo Sapiens branch-evolved from apes and monkeys millions of years ago. Tonight I give you, Homo Metazoa!"

The curtain rises behind the striking man as the lights all dance about the stage while dry-ice smoke coats the floor in fog. As the crowd erupts into a roar of applause the curtain shudders to the ceiling revealing a large glass container with start white back wall and [five] figures moving restlessly silhouetted inside. The pause comes to a grinding halt as the audience takes a breath. Each beam to light previously circling the stage now centres on one of the [five] figures.

"I give you, Simion," A boy steps forward, his shaggy brown hair jutting out from his sleeves and pants legs as a long, hairy tail flickers nervously behind him. "Widow," the next figure begins fiddling with something behind the glass, only to finish by flourishing a large, woven thread of spider silk. "Raptor," the man beside her looks almost normal except for faintly visible claws as fingernails, but surprises everyone by spreading out a large, eagle-like plumage of wings behind him, "Scarlett," the girl next to him shyly steps forward, only to have a crimson peacock tail flourish behind her, turning in circles so the crowd can stare in amazement at her brilliant display, "and finally, Buck!" the final figure steps forward looking more human than the rest except for two large antlers coming up from the back of his head and spreading out to either shoulder.

Half the crowd claps and cheers while the other half struggles to soak in the information. Horizon Dynamics were known for pushing the boundaries of science during their annual fairs but none had gone so far as to create human-animal hybrids. The curtain closes, Doctor Quinn bids adieu and the crowd erupts into a roar of discussion.

You:

Grown in a lab with all the others, you know nothing of the outside world save what the scientists let you know. Like your fellow brethren you have been genetically altered to contain the DNA of an animal and are one of the (few) successive hybridisations. After the Annual Science Fair the scientists are out congratulating their results while back in the lab, you hear whispers of a plan; a plan to break free. Having been in the lab for your entire life, you would relish at the opportunity to get out and see the outside world. It's time to search for your own Horizon.

Much of the RP will centre around Character Development as the characters struggle not only to fit in but also stay away from the forces trying to reign them back in. The RP will take place within a fictional city with the characters able to move about how they wish within the confines of the city. The overarching plot is the search for belonging and will entail self-reflection and monologue within posts as each character struggles to live in this strange new world.

Just a little idea I threw together tonight. Questions? Queries? Comments?

 

[Fort PokePower]

So, I realized I haven't posted anything about Fargona for awhile. I'm still working on it, just very slowly. School and all that fun stuff, ya know? Buuuut, here's a little sneak peak at one of the redone descriptions for the dragons will look like.

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Amphisbaena- The two heads of an amphisbaena are always in perfect sync- except for during supper time. Whether it's hunting or fighting or anything in between, both minds work as one; but when there's food to eat, they bicker and fight over which head gets what. Each head controls its half of the body, so if they decided to go opposite ways it could end in disaster for the dragon. The eyes of an amphisbaena glow bright enough to light up whatever is before them, and their eyes are typically shades of purple, yellow, or green. Males have a set of horns on their foremost head. Amphisbaenas can grow to be up to 7 feet in length. Amphisbaenas are always two separate colors; one half being one color, and the other half being another color. These are usually dull colors such as brown, gray, black, and white.

Amphisbaenas are impervious to the cold, which suits them well considering nights in the desert can be quite chilly. They can be found in the Oldkin desert, where they are able to move swiftly through the sand as if it were nothing more than water. They use this ability to ambush their prey by approaching them swiftly from beneath the sand then striking without warning. A bite from their fangs sends a chill through the body, and the wound quickly ices over. An amphisbaena will bite its victim multiple times to freeze it as much as possible, thereby making it easier to kill.

When an amphisbaena dies, its body retains its magic. Because of this, wearing the scales of an amphisbaena can make a human nearly as immune to the cold as one of the serpents; it can also cure ailments such as arthritis and the common cold.

This time around, I've been doing some heavy research for each and every dragon that will be in the RP. None of the dragons will be exactly as they're depicted in mythology, but I'm taking some of the characteristics each dragon is said to have and implementing them in the descriptions in one way or another, to breath more life into them.

All of the descriptions will be about as long as this; but players will only be required to read up on their dragons, and probably other players' dragons as well. Since, reading the descriptions for all 22 dragons could be somewhat tiring :P

 

[Nakuzami]

Okay, just wanted to post these here to see if people found them interesting. The first one I think I'm going to hold off on posting until November; it's finished, but I want to wait until all of the ORAS mega evolutions are revealed. Unless people think I should just make it so everyone can gain another pokémon when ORAS comes out, but . . . eh.

The second one is an incomplete idea, which I kind of wrote simply because Pokémon Odyssey made me realize that there were a lot of pokémon species that I wanted to roleplay as, lol. But I think it has an interesting concept, and wanted to see if others thought so as well.

Spoiler:

Welcome to the Summit

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"Mega Evolution: a state beyond normal Pokémon evolution. It appears to be a sudden outburst of power that occurs when a Pokémon has a strong bond with its trainers. Of course, a keystone and a mega stone unique to that Pokémon's species are required. It's also a temporary transformation. Beyond that, we don't know much."​

"What is this? A mega stone? Mega evolution? I've never heard of it. What does it—oh. Okay. I understand. Yes. I'll find them. What if they don't comply? . . . I see. I understand."​

"A state beyond evolution? Power to rival even legendary Pokémon? That is the kind of power I seek. The power to change the world."​

"If you want to stand on the Summit, you'll have to prove yourselves first."​

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"Professor Sycamore! Look at this!" The young scientist turned his computer around, revealing its screen to Sycamore.

"What in the name of Arceus?" The professor leaned in, examining the data being displayed on the screen.

"I don't know what it is, but it's been radiating from the ??? ruins on and off all day! This is the first time it's lasted long enough for me to get a lock on it. It doesn't seem to be fading this time. . . ."

The professor took a step back, tilting his head and resting it on his hand. "If that's . . . then that means . . . but how is that possible?"

"Professor?"

"Call Alain immediately." The professor walked away from his assistant, a distant gaze in his eyes. "This is either the beginning of a breakthrough, or the beginning of the end."

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Ever Heard of Mega Evolution?

It's a pretty cool thing, if you haven't. When a pokémon Mega Evolves, it reaches a point beyond normal growth. It's not like normal pokémon evolution: it's a sudden and intense outburst of energy that results in a temporary transformation, giving the pokémon a drastic spike in power and ability. It can only be done when a pokémon and its partner have a powerful bond and are in possession of a keystone and a mega stone unique to that pokémon's species. Professor Augustine Sycamore of the Kalos Region is the primary researcher of this phenomenon, and recently he's taken to enlisting trainers to assist him in his research. Many of the secrets to Mega Evolution lie buried in the ruins of the past, and there's much to be learned and too little time for one man to handle it all on his own.​

Take a Trip Around the Kalos Region

very obvious edits done by me​

Kalos has evolved a bit since the downfall of Team Flare. New routes have opened and new cities have been established. Beyond that, it remains rather similar.

In total, Kalos now has twenty-two cities and towns, as well as its Pokémon League.

According to Bulbapedia . . .

The geography of Kalos varies greatly within the region. The region is naturally bordered by a vast ocean to the west and northwest, and the eastern and southern borders are formed by mountain ranges. These borders give Kalos its signature star-like shape, as a large peninsula reaches out to the sea in the northwest, creating one point, and elsewhere the mountain ranges and rivers create the remaining four points. Kalos is made up of three distinct divisions, all with their own unique characteristics in both geography and Pokémon; Central Kalos, Coastal Kalos and Mountain Kalos. Lumiose City is located near the point where all three areas meet.

Central Kalos is located in the centric and southern parts of the region. The area is dominated by large forested plains with multiple rivers crossing it. Most towns are surrounded by walls of some sort, and there are also many old castles and châteaus. Many important human settlements and landmarks are located here, such as the player's hometown, Santalune City, a portion of Lumiose City, and the Parfum Palace.

Coastal Kalos is located by the vast sea in the western parts of Kalos. The mainly explored area is a strip between mountains and the sea. This strip is dominated by rocky shores in the southwest and lush beaches and forests in the northwest. Most human settlements are located by the sea. The peninsula in the northwest is known for its menhir stones. There are many important locations, such as the Reflection Cave, Geosenge Town, and Shalour City with its Tower of Mastery.

Mountain Kalos is located in the eastern reaches of the region. The area is largely mountainous and the temperatures tend to be cooler than in the other parts, with some routes and settlements having snow covering them. To the north there is a marshy area that is said to be haunted. However, the settlements are plentiful, and there are some important landmarks, such as the Kalos Power Plant that is built on a harsh wasteland, the Poké Ball Factory in Laverre City, and the Pokémon League.​

Where You Fit In

You will be playing as one of Professor Sycamore's aides; a skilled trainer seeking out the secrets of Mega Evolution. You can be of varying skill levels, but you'll have one pokémon partner with the ability to Mega Evolve.

You'll have already been under the guidance of Professor Sycamore for sometime, and Mega Evolution will not be a new thing to you. But lately things have been changing. The discovery of Mega Stones has been occurring more frequently, and the energies given off by the stones is growing more intense. No one knows why, and that's why Professor Sycamore has tasked you all with finding out.

Along your journey you will encounter other trainers with the ability to Mega Evolve. Some of these trainers will be friendly, others won't be quite so kind. A few of them will be unaffiliated with any faction, but most of them will either be under the employ of Sycamore or Professor Lilith Hemlock, a new face to the scene of pokémon researchers, but with enough talent and intelligence to rival already established pokémon professors. There's also rumor of the Cult of Diancie having power over Mega Evolution, and lately they've been coming to more prominence in the field.

Regardless of whatever you may come up against, it is your duty to discover the truth behind Mega Evolution, and in the process become a master of the art of Mega Evolution by reaching the Summit.​

background art by mark331 of deviantART​

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Spoiler:

To Save a World

An apocalypse is coming. The pokémon world will soon come to an end. There is but one hope: a secret that's been lost to the folds of time. Now war has come upon the lands of Elpída, and its citizens are beginning to lose what little hope they've so far managed to cling to.

The year is 1049 After Genesis, and the countdown until the end has begun. The prophecies have always foretold it, and the word of the Disciples of Arceus is holy law. It is stated in the prophecies that in the first days of the year 1050, Arceus shall descend upon the continent of Arconesia and pass his divine judgment upon the land. The text also states that it is possible to sway Arceus's judgment, but do not explain how to do this, and there are no records to indicate what should be done. Due to this, the land of Arconesia is spiraling into turmoil as its residents scramble to save their souls. Some have turned to prayer, others have turned to violence, and those that either don't care about their souls or don't believe in the prophecies have either chosen to take advantage of the resulting fear or have decided to ignore the events altogether. One thing is certain: Arconesia is in flames, and the Elpídian Empire is falling apart. Now the empire faces both the threat of the end of the world, and its enemies taking advantage of its current state of weakness.​

An Imperial History

According to legend, Arconesia was the original continent: the first place in this world created by Arceus, and the epicenter of the globe's expansion. That was a thousand years ago; the moment of Genesis. Moments after he created the world, Arceus breathed life into it, giving birth to the first pokémon, Mew. Mew would then bring forth all other pokémon, filling the world with the children of Arceus. They quickly spread across the planet and made it their own, forming societies and bringing rise to nations. In the beginning, Arconesia itself was home to six separate nations; the six holy cathedrals, otherwise known as the Shatarcas. These nations were governed by the Arcanian Vestals: eighteen women that held the divine mandate of Arceus himself. They were his chosen guardians, and each of the six holy Shatarcas was ruled by a trinity of Vestals. The Vestals would go on to form the Disciples of Arceus, a brotherhood of devout followers that would hone their abilities through prayer and learn to influence the natural environments of the world.

After two hundred years with no appearance from Arceus, however, the Disciples began to lose followers. Pokémon weren't as pious as they once had been, and even though many of them still believed in Arceus and the teachings of the Disciples, they had become detached. Eventually some began to doubt, and others stepped forward to exploit such doubt to further their own motives. One thing led to another and eventually war broke out. Usurpers to the thrones of the Vestals gained power, and when they had amassed enough followers they challenged the rule of these holy maidens. Not at all versed in the art of war, the maidens stood little chance at defending themselves. It was not long before most of them had been slain, and new "Kings" seized power over the Shatarcas. The Disciples lost control over government affairs, but even the new power hungry rulers dared not try and eradicate them. And so the Disciples continued their roles as holy emissaries, and the nations entered into the mundane ruling of monarchies.

Of course, power hungry as they were, the rulers of each nation thought to expand their own boundaries. This led to further conflict between the nations, resulting in the deaths of millions of pokémon. Eventually the nation of Elpída came out victorious, creating the Elpídian Empire. The other surviving rulers remained, but they were forced to swear fealty to the Emperor. The Empire welcomed sects of the Disciples back into power, seeking to maintain some amount of connection with Arceus, and so it has been for the last seven hundred years.​

Factions

The Imperial Legion

- self explanatory; soldiers of the Empire

The Aldrian Military

- soldiers of the northeastern nation of Ardia

The Verdean Warriors

- soldiers of the jungle nation of Verdea

The Knights of Lumeria

- soldiers of the waterlogged city of Lumeria

The Sand Runners

- Inhabitants of the desert nation of Érimia.

The Wastelanders

- Outlaws living in the ruined lands of Fotiá in the northwest.

The Disciples of Arceus

- a member of various religious denominations not limited to worshipers of Arceus; many other legendaries may be worshiped, but they're kind of in a sort of pantheon where Arceus is equivalent to Zeus

The Shadow Guild

- Thieves and stuff. They like to be criminals because Wynaut?

The Reaper's Claws

- Assassin's that worship the Lord of Destruction himself, Yveltal! They aren't all devout followers, but they all like to commit murder as a pastime.​

 

[Chalifoux]

So it seems I have returned to PC after fading away again. While I won't be joining any Roleplays for the time being, I do have my mind set in hosting a little Roleplay that is focused in the mysterious Holon region that was introduced in the Trading Card Game, as well as the Delta Species Pokemon that are found within.

Spoiler:

[SIZE="+5"](Δ) H O L O N mythos (δ)[/SIZE]
Rated M | OOC Thread | IC Thread | GM'd by Chalifoux and TheSnivyMaster | SPOTS are OPEN​

PROLOGUE: THE WILD NORTH

July 1st, Somewhere at the North of Kanto. A team of scientists - experts on many different fields - decide to embark in search for the ellusive Pokemon, spoken only in legend: Mew. While they had no idea of how Mew looked, or if it even existed to begin with, their desire of finding it was strong. And as such, by gathering clues in many forms and shapes - primarly ruins and drawings embossed in walls - they managed to track a potential location for the hundred and fiftieth Pokemon.

It was a small, unhabited and rather secluded piece of land north of the Kanto region. They arrived at a very dense forest where drawings of what they assumed would be Mew were scattered in enormous amounts across the many trees and different kinds of foliage. One of the members of this crew - a field scientist known as Sylvia -, managed to catch a glimpse of a pink, semi-feline figure hovering around the woods, a sparkling trail of lights left behind its every move as it moved graciously around the woods. After what felt like hours of playing cat and mice, Mew managed to elude the scientists and their curious eyes. Getting to catch a small glimpse of the mythical Mew, however, was enough to prove them that their work had not been in vain, and that they still had a long way to go before finally getting Mew.

All they had to do know was find Mew once more. That wouldn't be so hard, right?

The task in itself, as well as ensuring survival, were both prooving to be very difficult to the team. They decided to settle in a clearing conveniently found between a forest, a lake and a small mountain range. With their resources and the people willing to help them in their quest to find Mew, they were able to create a comfortable Research Tower ehre they could continue doing science. Aditionally, people who were not devoted to science but still desired to help, began to settle the tower, creating a small town with no name given to it.

While not the actual leader of the group, Sylvia took charge of the crew's duties of finding Mew, since she had been closest to the ellusive creature than any other member, and as such she would easily recognize it if they were to stumble upon it. A year went by and the small town of no name grew up considerably, with people actually staying within the settlement for good.

The town - now becoming a city - was the first and only settlement within the land, and as such the locals began calling it the Holon City and Holon Region, respectively. For those who are not acquainted with philosophy, a holon is something that is both a whole and a part of.

Another year went by, and no progress had been made in tracking Mew.

In a rather desperate attempt to find the ellusive Pokemon, the crew of scientists decided to make use of the unique magnetic properties of the region, and began to broadcast a series of electromagnetic waves around the land. If their hypothesis was correct, the series of waves would begin to draw nearby Pokemon towards the tower - Mew itself included -. It seemed like a perfect plan to everyone, and hope was achieved when Pokemon slowly began to roama round the city with increasing frequency. The strength of the signal was very elevated, however, and its effects were eventually seen on the Pokemon drawn by it.

It wasn't a mutation that could be appreciated at plain sight, but rather a mishappening in the genetical structure of the Pokemon. Told in simpler terms, the signal sent was so strong that it literally managed to change a Pokemon's type, moveset and weaknesses. While it is amusing to see a Steel/Grass Feebas splashing around, and the Pokemon from Holon are docile enough to not hurt a Ledyba even when they now know Hyper Beam, it was an even more unusual happening that drove scientists and citizens of Holon alike away from the region.

As it turns out, the signal, combined with the maginetical properties of the ground would react in a rather peculiar way, sending strong outbursts of electricity around that would destroy everything in their way. One outburst in its own doesn't make much damage, but the amount of these that popped up around Holon were enough to give place to the first "Electromagnetic Storm" that the region would suffer.

Everyone but Sylvia returned home, the latter suddenly vanishing as she was searching the woods once more, never to be seen again.

The signal that was broadcast from the tower was never turned off, and only did so when the research tower ran out of power. It was probably on for at least a year before this occured. And it wasn't until about a decade later that people found the tower and the strange Pokemon of Holon once more...​

01 - A MAN'S SPEECH

"W hy hello there fellow adventurers within the World of Pokemon! It is I, the one and only Nikolai Jaywalker, bringing forth to you a very ellusive offer I'm sure you won't be able to deny, but firstly: have you all heard of Mew? I'm sure you have, and I refuse to further interact with you if you haven't. In any case, I shall assume you have indeed heard about it, and that's good because I have a juicy offer for you! Yes, you, the person who is hearing me and wondering 'Why is this man talking so loudly?'! I should say now that it's a birth defect and I cannot help but sound overly excited when I talk - even though I'm actually pretty depressed most of the time -. I should also continue talking about the offer I mentioned earlier!

"While Mew is acknowledged as an actual Pokemon, no one has ever managed to find or even see one of them - scientists don't even know if there are more than one!-, Thus leaving a lot of people to think that it never existed in the first place. I refuse to stay abide by such maddening "facts" and I'm sure you do too! And this is why I, the great and wealthy Nikolai, am willing to start a little contest I like to call "Go Catch Me A Mew Or I'll Hunt You Down In Your Sleep With An Axe"!

"It's simple: all you have to do is embark on a journey to a land you have never been to with absolutely no resources or Pokemon and then catch a mirage Pokemon that may not even exist at all! Aren't you just excited right now?! ...I'm kidding of course, you can take up to two Pokemon with you. Everything else is true, however, so you may want to prepare emotionally for all that stuff...

"Anyways, as I was saying, the lab people I know have reasons to believe that Mew is located in a secluded land north of Kanto. Their reasoning is, of course, a shameless rip-off of an investigation gone wrong that recently got uncovered and shed light upon - You know how lazy those science people tend to get, always looking for something to take credit for -. It turns out the people that were in this land some years ago were very desperate to find Mew and ended up sending weird signals full of sciency stuff that forced Pokemon to mutate in a futile attempt to locate Mew.

"But don't worry, they didn't get an additional limb or a third eye. In fact, this mutation changed their types and other unimportant stuff I'm sure you don't care about. That means that, if you agree to go to this place, you will find Pokemon that are different to those you already own and could leave those you have in your party in eternal shame forever and ever!

"Those who volunteer will be packed and sent all the way to this region place, called Holon for some reason which I don't really understand, we will then give you some Pokeballs and hope you can catch us a Mew! Everything else you obtain will be yours to keep, as well as a reward for kindfully delivering Mew to us once it is held within your clutches!

"... So who's excited? I know I am, I'm always excited when I spend enormous amounts of money in a poorly ethic cause! See my representatives at the nearest dock of your region for registration folks, I know you'll be there!"

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A fascinating fellow, indeed. As the broadcast that interrupts your favorite TV show ends, you decide to shrug off that lunatic's offer, which you're not quite sure you understood quite right. Sending any fool who would walk up the docks to a land filled with mutations just because he wants to save the time of going there himself? Talk about a lazy guy.

But a thought also crosses your mind, swiftly and rather inadverted. He seems to be so invested in sending random people to an exciting new place with ellusive Pokemon... Can it be so bad? Is it really not worth going, or will be just as exciting as he assures it to be?

You decide to go about your regular day, minding your own bussiness around your hometown. By some mean or another you decide to give this whole travel thing a go, regardless of your age and, eventually arrive at the docks of your respective region, being recieved by fellows as wacky as the man on the TV, dressed in attire that is colorful and informal, with beach shorts of very shiny green, and an equally shiny blue sleeveless shirt that mercilessly murders the eyes of those watching.

In no time, you are about a very large luxury ship, en route to the mysterious land of Holon and the many mysteries awaiting within.​

If you must know, all the stuff above was thought of this morning and typed about an hour ago. The plot is still in some very, VERY early stages, but it's basically a contest to see who can manage to find and then catch Mew in the now isolated region of Holon while they encounter Delta Species Pokemon such as Steel-type Pikachu and Electric-type Charmander :3 A threat will eventually show itself within the region as will some legendary Pokemon (such as Latios and Latias or Mew, in case the pictures of those three didn't give that fact away already)

 

[«Chuckles»]

Anybody got any way they could help with this thoughts etc.? It's heavily inspired by Transformers, Fist of the North Star, Gundam, Getter Robo Go, EVA, Akira. I dunno Basically all Robot/Mecha related media and Fist of the North Star/Blue Sky for the mental image of the apocalypse. For now it's Journey based but if enough people like it I could turn it into multiple packs etc. I did a lot of research into wolf packs and hive mind stuff so none of this is going to waste.

Spoiler:

Robotto no

Tabi

[ [S-HIGHLIGHT]OOC[/S-HIGHLIGHT] - IC ]... [ RATED T ] ... [ THEME SONG ] ...[ OPEN SPOTS ]​

BACKGROUND

The planet, ravaged, destroyed, an endless expanse filled with the aftermath of what appears to be an apocalyptic event. No human life, animals are almost non-existent. All that roams the empty world are sentient, living robotic beings. They have no recollection of what happened, or why they are here. They stick out like a sore thumb among the carnage that was left by the apocalypse, did they cause it? How did they get on Earth? Where are the humans? Why are they on Earth? so many questions but so little answers. Most of the Robots walked aimlessly for a long time. Along their journeys they met other Robots who just like them had no idea what was happening. Eventually the Robots would form nomadic tribes called packs, they were assorted a lot like a canine pack, with an Alpha, Beta and Omega. Tribes would fight over shelter, land, places to call home, trivial things. Some Evil Robots sought to enslave other weaker Robots for their own gain. Whilst others sought to rebel against their slaving overlords they were quickly oppressed. Sometimes when a pack became too big they would settle in abandoned cities, creating a home for themselves and to settle to live the rest of their days in peace...

PLOT

This SECTION will change

You are a member of a pack known as the Axis, the Alpha of the pack has been slain in battle. The pack suffered many casualties and you only won through attrition warfare. The Alpha, Arronax sacrificed himself so that the enemy Packs leader could be defeated. The Alpha of the pack that attacked you was a giant beast whose only instincts were to kill. His subordinates were just as menacing, though your pack was able to pull through but at a huge loss. The only thing you know to do is to run back to an abandoned city you spotted a few kilometers away from the battlezone...

SETTING

This world has no history everything is a new slate, Arronax's mission was to uncover the truth behind the world that they inhabited and to learn the history of the planet. The pack shared many of his views and such followed him to places that would supposedly contain some sort of knowledge.

The world is barren, cities dstroyed, dense forests expanding and worst of all the Robots have no idea what is happening and why it happened. As you've probably guessed you will uncover the truth of what happened and you will find out why. The last known goal of Arronax was to make it across the desert to a city that was said to contain lots of information before the apocalypse. You will meet great dangers along the journey as you will face many enemies great and small.

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MECHANICS + INFO

The Pack, has a Herd Mentality but also a Collective Consciousness. Everyone works as a team and everyone is bound by some sort of set of shared beliefs, ideas and moral attitudes which operate as a unifying force within the Pack. An angry sadistic Alpha will be useless when the pack is made up of majorly Gentle Happy Omegas. The Pack is made up of, an Alpha or Alpha pair, Beta's and most importantly Omega's. Packs can range from small groups to small armies. Where every member is co-operative with the other. Problems arise in large packs where everyone wants a piece of their own, the pack breaks down into smaller sub-groups where rivalries between two sub-groups can be troublesome for the head honchos. Sometimes sub-groups can get to the point that they break away from the larger "mother" pack and form their own. Inside a large pack can be large fights, a civil war, sometimes they can be devastating and leave the overall pack crippled. However with the right management and right planning a large pack can break into small packs that each have a different job.

The Alpha, is the leader. In social animals, the alpha is the individual in the community with the highest rank. Male or female individuals or both can be alphas, depending on their species. Where one male and one female fulfill this role, they are referred to as the alpha pair. Other animals in the same social group may exhibit deference or other symbolic signs of respect particular to their species towards the alpha or alphas. An Alpha is an individual within the pack that has the respect and trust of the other members and so they are given the leader role. An Alpha can be the strongest member and lead its pack into war and come out victorious or an Alpha can be the smartest, they can use tactics to their advantage and thwart opponents using simple planning. One can become an Alpha by sharing the common factor that brings the pack together and using it in such a way that the pack will rally around you.

The Beta, is the second in command for a lack of better words. Beta animals often act as second-in-command to the reigning alpha or alphas and will act as new alpha animals if an alpha dies or is otherwise no longer considered an alpha. The Beta is the most trusted friend to the Alpha and in the events of an Alpha dying the Beta will take up the spot of Alpha until the pack can agree on a new Alpha. There can be two or three Beta's depending on how large the pack is. However a Beta doesn't mean they are fit to be an Alpha, a Beta can be good at one or two factors that make the Alpha the leader but they could be lacking in most other departments.

The Omega, is the rest of the pack. Omega's are the foot soldiers they make up the pack. An Omega can be just as powerful or smart as an Alpha, but an Omega may not necessarily have the skills of a leader. An Omega is nothing without its pack, same goes for every other member of the pack. An Omega or group of Omegas can break away from their pack to form a new one if they feel a social divide or segregation has become apparent

RULES

1. Rating is T. Violence is pretty straight forward they're robots. Romance is NOT allowed robot kinky stuff is a no no.
2. All Forum-Wide Rules and Roleplay Corner Rules Apply
3. GM word is it
4. Please don't use godmodding, meta-playing, or power playing.
5. Any conflicts between RPers are to be bought to the GM in private or between yourselves in private if you believe you can get somewhere, the thread is for the RP not b***hing.
6. The plot will change to the players and their actions. Feel free to suggest any ideas to the GM!
7. You can introduce NPCs and are free to control NPCs (your NPCs), Make an SU when introducing them.
8. There are unlimited spots, if we get the ball rolling multiple tribes sounds like a good idea
9. The GM for this is «Chuckles»

*Note from the GM: I encourage RPers to ask me about any and all concerns they have with this RP as well as giving me some ideas, this is your RP just as much as it is mine.

SIGN-UP

SOFTWARE
Name: your name
Alias: does your character have a nickname they go by? *optional
Personality: This is the major part of the SU as History is nul

HARDWARE
Appearance:Fairly important, line art, fan art, anything robotic goes!
Weapons: what does your character fight with etc.

ROSTERS
NPC's will need an SU as well.

Packs

Robots


NPCs


Antagonists


Reserved

 

[gimmepie]

@Chalifoux - I have been waiting forever to see an RP based on the Holon region (as you well know) and that certainly delivers! I'm really curious to see how it plays out.

@Chuckles - I need to give that a proper read a bit later. I'll get back to you then.

 

[Stinging Bea]

Just throwing this out there, as the idea recently just came to me and it's going to require a bit of planning and devising before I even consider throwing it up... But is there a chance anyone would possibly be interested in an RP based on the Persona series? I know it's gathering a bit of popularity and is in no means as mainstream as FF or Pokemon or other such series, but still...

 

[Jegretis]

I'm definitely interested in a Persona RP!

Although, I've really only played the third one, I have seen all the Anime though :/

 

[Mana1]

Chuckles - I quite like your idea. It's quite current, with Transformers doing really well at the moment, but avoids some of the problems by excluding humans and the magic transformations. I would be interested in a few more hints about the diversity of possible characters, though - such as size/appearance which isn't really touched on in your piece :).

Albunnie - I've only ever seen the Persona3 anime - it seems like good RPing material though. Perhaps it was just me, but the premise was a bit confusing, you'd need to work on making it easy to understand to grab the attention of people who might sit on the fence normally XD.

 

[«Chuckles»]

@Albunie I had an early version of a Persona RP that I was working on, I think I may have deleted it though :(

@Magic, I swear I wrote about sizes at one point :| I was thinking that they're all about 18 meters tall and by diversity of possible characters do you mean like characters already inside the plot?