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Arcanum
I'm still keen on reviving Arcanum at some point eventually, so I'm building up the region and plot again. This isn't going to happen anytime soon though (especially with me being in like 3 journey-ish RPs already lmfao) but dammit I want to store these ideas somewhere and if you have more ideas or comments or questions or wishlists, bring it
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Is there any reason why the pokemon are shiny colored? Or is it just because. LOL.
Also, the typing for the pokemon of the GMs seemed random (I mean the sandslash and meowstic) or is it just me? |
1900 times interested!
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And yeah, those types were the 4 ones that were left over once I had assigned suitable types to each town. I've had atmospheres and cultures for these different cities in mind for years now; Maydale being set in grasslands, Apriton on windy hills, Augushore being a resort with huge beaches, Octowell hidden in a mysterious forest, Septemburg being polluted etc etc. So what was left over was simply what I'd use for my chars for the pure and boring sake of why nots. Might not do the regis or the Sandslash and Meowstic; those were just examples. I could also make those 4 types some kind of Elite 4 of course. But I'm not sure an Elite 4 team would fit the culture, since their League system is different enough as it is from the other regions. The post above is 60% brainstorming, 40% things I know I definitely want in, so far c: Quote:
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What is Arcanum
Anyways, the whole clash between traditionalists and modernist is already a pretty sweet set-up since that could provide a lot of interesting commentary on society, using Pokemon's lore to shape analogies. And really, you could just work with that. You wouldn't even need Gyms/Arenas and an Elite Four since all of that would clearly just be filler and a blatant attempt to emulate the Pokemon games just to emphasize that this is indeed related to Pokemon. It's just very contrived and entirely pointless, especially if they're optional. I think you'd get more merit by keeping the focus on Arcanum's differing ideologies and orchestrate that conflict into a series of organized events that our players could partake in as they fight for their respective side. I personally don't think this RP needs to have anything more and you can really capitalize on the simplicity of this premise alone. Of course, this is just a simple suggestion I'm offering so I don't want you to just take it if it's not something you agree with. |
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Aw, I appreciate you appreciating my suggestion there.
Though now I am curious. I know you said you probably won't finish this anytime soon, but I wonder if you'll provide more information about these traditionalists and modernists, as well as Arcanum's culture in the future? Provided you follow through with that aspect over the Journey tropes. On that note, will you be overhauling any of the mechanics? Honestly, if you decide to focus on that, I'd be very hyped in joining this. I admit that I have a preference for stories that focus on competing ideologies and I really want more Pokemon RPs that utilize the lore to tell a different kind of story than what's present in the games. |
I really like the idea of this divided island nation, but just for the tone of the RP I have one or two questions.
What specifically is meant by "pro-change" vs. "pro-tradition"? Is it purely things like technology? Does it involve open contact with the outside world beyond what they already have? What sort of traditions get impeded upon by the pro-change advocates? Those are all questions that would probably be answered in an OP but I'm curious, haha. Secondly, how intense are hostilities between people of differing ideals, in terms of the previously mentioned divide? Is there just an awkward tensions? Is their discussion and debate? Or is it bordering on open hostility with people shunning each other, battling one another and all in all breaking relationships with and becoming spurned by people of the opposite side? |
Howdy, I made an account on this dang ole website just to say that I'm quite interested in participating!
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aaaaah I haven't checked in here in a while but dO IT yes pls
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here's one of mine from forever ago (sprited by another user, though atm I forget who) which happens to fit that flying-type bill. "Cirreon" Spoiler: Pulled from one of the long dead PC Pokedex Projects
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I don't think I'll be able to join this, but holy shit the original Arcanum was so fun to write for. I seriously hope you revive this!
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