Because kids don't wanna play a game where you hunt down a druglord who serves as a pimp on the side, they wanna beat up goofily dressed villains and a headmaster who has the mental processes of a child. They want to find the legendary and save the day!
Although I see your point, we can break free from the cliches that haunt Pokemon hacks today and make something fresh and new. Fine, we'll go with your crazy radical idea. >__>
K, then we have a few days to get some ideas tossed together before the project officially begins.