The trainer system has been updated. Newer version here. The old system has been left in spoilers for archival stuff.
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Introduction
So you're a member of the region. Now what? Well, the Trainer System brings a bit of a role-playing aspect to the region. Your character will start as a novice trainer in the town of your choice. Depending on the town, you'll have different starter Pokémon available to you. From there, every week (the time frame is up for debate), you will be able to do various actions, such as training your team, traveling, and battling Gym Leaders. You will also be able to challenge your fellow trainers as often as you like (although abuse of this will mean I'll have to impose a limit).
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The Map
Below is a map of the region (hover over various locations to see their names). Beginning trainers may start in any town except Vittoria City.
Locations
Information about locations will be revealed as trainers discover them!
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Starter Pokémon
A beginning trainer will have a choice of one of a few Pokémon, which will change depending on which city they would like to start in. A new trainer has the choice to [receive] a starter Pokémon at level 5, and may start right away. Alternatively, they may choose to spend their weekly action for the chance to [catch] a rare and/or stronger Pokémon. Of course, this second option is not without risk, because they may just end up getting a weaker Pokémon instead.
Choices by Starting Location
A. Elurte Town
B. Sumendi Town
D. Ohea City
E. Port Piccolo
F. Primaria City
G. Ombra Town
H. Solitario Town
I. Port Fortuna
J. Itsaso Town
K. Loreak City
L. Vivre City
Weekly Actions
Once a week, you may submit a series of actions to me (either by posting on the thread or through Skype) detailing what you wish to do. You are not required to actually role-play the action (although it is encouraged). Simply posting the actual action is sufficient. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I will make posts describing the results. On top of generic actions like training and capturing Pokémon, there are specific actions that may only be done in specific locations.
There are two types of actions: quick actions and final actions. Quick actions can be done as many times as a trainer wants in a week (the results of which will be shown on Saturday). Final actions are actions that may only be three times per week (one per update), and they must all be unique each week.
Generic Final Actions
[train team]: Depending on the Pokémon in your team, they will gain experience and level up according to their growth rate. Pokémon will also automatically evolve unless you specifically state otherwise, or they are holding an Everstone.
[catch] a Pokémon: Depending on your current location, you have two choices when it comes to catching a Pokémon: you may catch a specific Pokémon, or you may catch a random Pokémon. Catching a specific Pokémon is much more likely to fail than capturing a random Pokémon, but allows you to specify exactly (within reason) what you are looking for. Doing so will consume at least one Poké Ball, more if you're unlucky.
[observe] wild Pokémon: Once again changing depending on location, you may chose to observe (potentially) all wild Pokémon in your current location in order to add them to your Pokédex. Observing Pokémon in an area will also make local Pokémon more friendly towards the trainer, and the chances of capturing a rare and/or specific one will increase the next week.
[travel]: You may travel to any location connected to your current one on the map. For example, if I was in Primaria City I would have the option to [travel] either East or South to the Routes there.
[challenge] a Gym Leader: If your character is in an appropriate city, they may challenge the local Gym Leader for a battle. Battles can be conducted either on Pokémon Showdown using official teams (meaning levels and species match those of the characters), or may be decided semi-randomly by myself (for those that don't have time to meet and battle). All battles that are to be decided through Showdown must be completed by midnight Saturday (EST) in order to count.
Location Specific Final Actions
These will be revealed as necessary! :)
Generic Quick Actions
[swap] Pokémon: If you are in a city, you may freely swap Pokémon on your team and in the PC.
[give]/[use] an item: You may freely give or use an item on Pokémon or yourself. Please do not spam this or a limit will be imposed on this.
[buy] something: If you are in the same location as a known vendor, you may purchase something given you have enough funds for it.
[battle] a fellow Trainer: You may battle other trainers as often as you like, either in Pokémon Showdown or through my own semi-random decision. Doing so can result in both side's Pokémon growing stronger (with less returns that training). However, the losing trainer will be required to pay out an amount equivalent to the trainer's highest level Pokémon x
20 to the victor. In order for a battle to be official, both trainers must post that they will [battle] and specify the format. If it is to be through Showdown, a link to a replay must be posted as well. Trainers that abuse this action will be removed from participation.
Performing an Action
In order to perform an action, either message me on Skype or add post (in this exact format):
For example, if I wanted to capture a Lotad (and I met the requirements), I would write:
[catch] Lotad
If I wanted to battle a fellow trainer named Bill (and he agreed to the challenge) I would write:
[battle] Bill
(he would also have to put a matching challenge to make it official)
An example week might go like this (each week resets on Friday):
Gyms and Contests
There are 8 Official Gyms to be Challenged throughout Heiwa, covering a range of types. They can be challenged in any order, and the strength of a Leader's team will depend on the number of badges that a player has. Once all 8 badges have been obtained Leaders can be re-matched as often as a trainer wants to, but there will be no special reward for doing so (or is there?).
Pokémon Contests are still being developed, so check back soon. :)
The Pokédex
All beginning trainers start with a Heiwaian Regional Pokédex. One of the challenges for a trainer is to discover every Pokémon that they can within the region. Doing so will surely lead to good things. Currently, there are 200 known Pokémon within the region, although the actual number is unknown. Although many Pokémon can be found through observation, some will only be found by battling trainers.
Trainers that manage to find see Pokémon in the Regional Pokédex will receive a National Pokédex, which has added features including a Pokémon Radar that enhances the trainer's ability to capture rare Pokémon.
Items & Money
The Bag
All beginning trainers start with a bag that can hold 20 items. As they obtain badges, their bag will be expanded. More information will be revealed when needed.
All trainers start with the following items:
Money
Heiwa uses the standard Pokédollars for all monetary transactions. Beginning trainers start with
3000 that they can use for any purpose, including buying items from stores and paying other trainers for losses. Money can be obtained through winning battles, chance, or by working for various associations.
Trainer Ranking and Class
By exploring various locales, capturing specific Pokémon, obtaining badges, and much more, trainers can unlock various trainer classes and rankings. Trainer Classes are purely cosmetic titles that can be applied next to a trainer's name for bragging rights, while Trainer Rankings affect various actions (you'll have to wait and see).
Here is a list of known classes. The ways to unlock them will be revealed as trainers progress.
Known Trainer Classes
Badges & Ribbons
Badges are medallions won through official battles with Gym Leaders. When a trainer has earned all 8 Badges, they become eligible to participate in the League Tournament and if they prove victorious (or are judged worthy) they will be given the chance to battle the Elite Four and ultimately the Champion.
Ribbons are similar to Badges, except they are obtained through competing in Pokémon Contests throughout the region. Once a trainer has earned at least 5 Ribbons, they become eligible to participate in the Grand Festival. More information will be coming soon.
Like Trainer Classes, both Ribbons and Badges will be placed next to the name of trainers that have earned them.
Emblems
Another facet of the trainer ranking system are Trainer Emblems. Emblems, much like Badges, are essentially trophies won in various tournaments and competitions hosted throughout the region. If you obtain one, it will be placed next to your name much like a Trainer Class can be.
Joining the System
So becoming a beginner trainer is actually rather simple. You've only got one requirement: being a member of the region. After that, you need only fill out the form and state your first action. Good luck!
Policy for Gym Leaders and Elite Four
Gym Leaders and Elite Four (including those that join later on) will have two teams. The team they use during their travels and unofficial battles, and their "official" tam that does not change (without consulting with me) that they use against challengers. This means that Gym Leaders/Elite Four are free to travel as they please, just like any other member, but they are also responsible for accepting any challenges on the weekend.
Support Characters
Support Characters are players that do not actively participate in a number of the different actions. And example would be a character that runs a shop. Instead of traveling and training, they are responsible for managing their store. If you wish to be a support character, contact me and we can work things out. But essentially, you'll be a trainer that does not battle and has other special actions.
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Explore Heiwa ~ The Trainer System
Introduction
So you're a member of the region. Now what? Well, the Trainer System brings a bit of a role-playing aspect to the region. Your character will start as a novice trainer in the town of your choice. Depending on the town, you'll have different starter Pokémon available to you. From there, every week (the time frame is up for debate), you will be able to do various actions, such as training your team, traveling, and battling Gym Leaders. You will also be able to challenge your fellow trainers as often as you like (although abuse of this will mean I'll have to impose a limit).
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The Map
Below is a map of the region (hover over various locations to see their names). Beginning trainers may start in any town except Vittoria City.
Locations
Information about locations will be revealed as trainers discover them!
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Starter Pokémon
A beginning trainer will have a choice of one of a few Pokémon, which will change depending on which city they would like to start in. A new trainer has the choice to [receive] a starter Pokémon at level 5, and may start right away. Alternatively, they may choose to spend their weekly action for the chance to [catch] a rare and/or stronger Pokémon. Of course, this second option is not without risk, because they may just end up getting a weaker Pokémon instead.
Choices by Starting Location
A. Elurte Town
B. Sumendi Town
D. Ohea City
E. Port Piccolo
F. Primaria City
G. Ombra Town
H. Solitario Town
I. Port Fortuna
J. Itsaso Town
K. Loreak City
L. Vivre City
Weekly Actions
Once a week, you may submit a series of actions to me (either by posting on the thread or through Skype) detailing what you wish to do. You are not required to actually role-play the action (although it is encouraged). Simply posting the actual action is sufficient. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I will make posts describing the results. On top of generic actions like training and capturing Pokémon, there are specific actions that may only be done in specific locations.
There are two types of actions: quick actions and final actions. Quick actions can be done as many times as a trainer wants in a week (the results of which will be shown on Saturday). Final actions are actions that may only be three times per week (one per update), and they must all be unique each week.
Generic Final Actions
[train team]: Depending on the Pokémon in your team, they will gain experience and level up according to their growth rate. Pokémon will also automatically evolve unless you specifically state otherwise, or they are holding an Everstone.
[catch] a Pokémon: Depending on your current location, you have two choices when it comes to catching a Pokémon: you may catch a specific Pokémon, or you may catch a random Pokémon. Catching a specific Pokémon is much more likely to fail than capturing a random Pokémon, but allows you to specify exactly (within reason) what you are looking for. Doing so will consume at least one Poké Ball, more if you're unlucky.
[observe] wild Pokémon: Once again changing depending on location, you may chose to observe (potentially) all wild Pokémon in your current location in order to add them to your Pokédex. Observing Pokémon in an area will also make local Pokémon more friendly towards the trainer, and the chances of capturing a rare and/or specific one will increase the next week.
[travel]: You may travel to any location connected to your current one on the map. For example, if I was in Primaria City I would have the option to [travel] either East or South to the Routes there.
[challenge] a Gym Leader: If your character is in an appropriate city, they may challenge the local Gym Leader for a battle. Battles can be conducted either on Pokémon Showdown using official teams (meaning levels and species match those of the characters), or may be decided semi-randomly by myself (for those that don't have time to meet and battle). All battles that are to be decided through Showdown must be completed by midnight Saturday (EST) in order to count.
Location Specific Final Actions
These will be revealed as necessary! :)
Generic Quick Actions
[swap] Pokémon: If you are in a city, you may freely swap Pokémon on your team and in the PC.
[give]/[use] an item: You may freely give or use an item on Pokémon or yourself. Please do not spam this or a limit will be imposed on this.
[buy] something: If you are in the same location as a known vendor, you may purchase something given you have enough funds for it.
[battle] a fellow Trainer: You may battle other trainers as often as you like, either in Pokémon Showdown or through my own semi-random decision. Doing so can result in both side's Pokémon growing stronger (with less returns that training). However, the losing trainer will be required to pay out an amount equivalent to the trainer's highest level Pokémon x
Performing an Action
In order to perform an action, either message me on Skype or add post (in this exact format):
Code:
[PLAIN][b][action] [target -- only if necessary][/b][/PLAIN]For example, if I wanted to capture a Lotad (and I met the requirements), I would write:
[catch] Lotad
If I wanted to battle a fellow trainer named Bill (and he agreed to the challenge) I would write:
[battle] Bill
(he would also have to put a matching challenge to make it official)
An example week might go like this (each week resets on Friday):
On Saturday, I [travel] to the Route West of Solitario Town.
On Sunday, I decide to feed my Pokémon a Lava Cookie (because why not)
On Monday, I find out that I have arrived. I decide to do nothing.
On Tuesday, I decide to [observe] wild Pokémon.
On Wednesday, I find out what I've observed. I decided to do nothing.
On Thursday, I decided to [train] my team. I also feed my Pokémon a Potion.
On Friday, I find out how the training went. The week resets.
On Sunday, I decide to feed my Pokémon a Lava Cookie (because why not)
On Monday, I find out that I have arrived. I decide to do nothing.
On Tuesday, I decide to [observe] wild Pokémon.
On Wednesday, I find out what I've observed. I decided to do nothing.
On Thursday, I decided to [train] my team. I also feed my Pokémon a Potion.
On Friday, I find out how the training went. The week resets.
Gyms and Contests
There are 8 Official Gyms to be Challenged throughout Heiwa, covering a range of types. They can be challenged in any order, and the strength of a Leader's team will depend on the number of badges that a player has. Once all 8 badges have been obtained Leaders can be re-matched as often as a trainer wants to, but there will be no special reward for doing so (or is there?).
Pokémon Contests are still being developed, so check back soon. :)
The Pokédex
All beginning trainers start with a Heiwaian Regional Pokédex. One of the challenges for a trainer is to discover every Pokémon that they can within the region. Doing so will surely lead to good things. Currently, there are 200 known Pokémon within the region, although the actual number is unknown. Although many Pokémon can be found through observation, some will only be found by battling trainers.
Trainers that manage to find see Pokémon in the Regional Pokédex will receive a National Pokédex, which has added features including a Pokémon Radar that enhances the trainer's ability to capture rare Pokémon.
Items & Money
The Bag
All beginning trainers start with a bag that can hold 20 items. As they obtain badges, their bag will be expanded. More information will be revealed when needed.
All trainers start with the following items:
5 Poké Balls
3 Potions
3 Potions
Money
Heiwa uses the standard Pokédollars for all monetary transactions. Beginning trainers start with
Trainer Ranking and Class
By exploring various locales, capturing specific Pokémon, obtaining badges, and much more, trainers can unlock various trainer classes and rankings. Trainer Classes are purely cosmetic titles that can be applied next to a trainer's name for bragging rights, while Trainer Rankings affect various actions (you'll have to wait and see).
Here is a list of known classes. The ways to unlock them will be revealed as trainers progress.
Known Trainer Classes
Novice ~ Become a trainer
Youngster ~ Be male, and catch your first Pokémon
Lass ~ Be female, and catch your first Pokémon
Swimmer ~ Go for a swim
Pokémon Trainer ~ Earn 8 Gym Badges
Gym Leader ~ Become a Gym Leader
Elite Four ~ Become a member of the Elite Four
Champion ~ Technically unobtainable -- become the Champion
Pokémon Master ~ Do everything there is to do in Heiwa
Shopkeeper ~ Own a shop
Cerian ~ Be from Ceriah -or- Join a Cerian organization
Youngster ~ Be male, and catch your first Pokémon
Lass ~ Be female, and catch your first Pokémon
Swimmer ~ Go for a swim
Pokémon Trainer ~ Earn 8 Gym Badges
Gym Leader ~ Become a Gym Leader
Elite Four ~ Become a member of the Elite Four
Champion ~ Technically unobtainable -- become the Champion
Pokémon Master ~ Do everything there is to do in Heiwa
Shopkeeper ~ Own a shop
Cerian ~ Be from Ceriah -or- Join a Cerian organization
Badges & Ribbons
Badges are medallions won through official battles with Gym Leaders. When a trainer has earned all 8 Badges, they become eligible to participate in the League Tournament and if they prove victorious (or are judged worthy) they will be given the chance to battle the Elite Four and ultimately the Champion.
Ribbons are similar to Badges, except they are obtained through competing in Pokémon Contests throughout the region. Once a trainer has earned at least 5 Ribbons, they become eligible to participate in the Grand Festival. More information will be coming soon.
Like Trainer Classes, both Ribbons and Badges will be placed next to the name of trainers that have earned them.
Emblems
Another facet of the trainer ranking system are Trainer Emblems. Emblems, much like Badges, are essentially trophies won in various tournaments and competitions hosted throughout the region. If you obtain one, it will be placed next to your name much like a Trainer Class can be.
Joining the System
So becoming a beginner trainer is actually rather simple. You've only got one requirement: being a member of the region. After that, you need only fill out the form and state your first action. Good luck!
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[PLAIN][b]Trainer:[/b] name goes here
[b]Starting Location:[/b] any town except Vittoria City
[b]Starter:[/b] make a choice or put "random"[/PLAIN]Policy for Gym Leaders and Elite Four
Gym Leaders and Elite Four (including those that join later on) will have two teams. The team they use during their travels and unofficial battles, and their "official" tam that does not change (without consulting with me) that they use against challengers. This means that Gym Leaders/Elite Four are free to travel as they please, just like any other member, but they are also responsible for accepting any challenges on the weekend.
Support Characters
Support Characters are players that do not actively participate in a number of the different actions. And example would be a character that runs a shop. Instead of traveling and training, they are responsible for managing their store. If you wish to be a support character, contact me and we can work things out. But essentially, you'll be a trainer that does not battle and has other special actions.
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