[PKMN FULL] Z: A Kalos Journey [M] [OOC]

Just like I promised, it's another Weekly Zhak Date.
This is a big one.

So we've gotten past the first route and for that I commend everybody. All the posts were enjoyed and we're hoping for another set of posts as good as the first.

That said, the new route implements quite a few new features that weren't present on the peaceful Avance Trail and the weekly Zhak Date is here to explain them to you :)

Our Snazzy and fashionable new enemies
We'll start simple, and with that, the introduction of a central plot for the players to to gravitate to. While not essential, we hope that interactions with Team Cinder can both, bring the players together and help them expand upon their own individual plots. As we progress, more will be revealed about the dastardly team and their plans and wrongdoings. With each encounter with them, it will become clearer and clearer why you should be concerned with them. Whether your character ignores, takes them on, or even helps them, is entirely up to you.

As we all know, the most exciting and most anticipated part of the hype for a new pokemon game is seeing the swag of the new evil team. So without further ado, the grunt outfits for Team Cinder...


I know, the subheading the right choice ;)

Odd Jobs

No, these aren't missions that only Oddy can do. These are the ones with the weird "Repeatable" and "Open" tags in front of them. While my Co-GM has thoroughly explained the star missions in the route post, I'll be explaining the other two here. The key thing about both is that they are able to be done by multiple different people. Whether you JP or not, you can have multiple people on the job for an open mission and not even bump into each other. There are two key differences between the two though.

First are Repeatable. Repeatable missions are actually rather ironically named. I'd instead call them continuous, since rather than being set to completing the prompt and receiving a prize, you can 'continue' to do to do the mission and 'continue' to receive the rather small reward at the end.

Enough with the semantics though, time for Open missions. Open missions differ from continuous repeatable missions in that they are set to be done one time only, but can still be done by more than one person at a time without demanding interaction. Open missions also give more story driven prizes than most other missions other than the star missions.

"So I'll be meet you in Santalune at..."

As we move forward, time will of course pass.

Our journey through Santalune forest will take around 3-4 hours IC, so when we finally arrive in Santalune it should be no earlier than 6PM. Since everything is scaled up, things will take a lot longer. For those that have played X&Y, taxis will actually be useful for something other than finding Lumiose's forgettable shops.

Ironically this is the shortest section.

TM to your HM, HM to your TM, Funk

Excuse the Kendrick reference, I couldnt help myself. So this will be another shorter section, since there isnt too much to explain here. Once again, over to the other GM.

Every stage the wild pokémon will have different "levels". These levels are arbitrary and only serve to signify which moves a pokémon may know upon capture. A pokémon freshly caught may know up to six moves, up to where there level is on their natural learnset.

Pokémon in Santalune forest may be up to but not above, level 7.

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Also...TMs!!!

I think it was said a while back but to re-iterate in short:
- Pokémon in pokéballs are data.
- All of a pokémon, including moves and attacks, can be expressed as data.
- Data for attacks can be copied and loaded into disks called Technical machines TMs.
- When a pokémon is in a pokéball, that pokéball can interfact with the players pokédex.
- A TM can then be inserted into the pokédex and if the pokémon is compatable, the move will be, quite literally, uploaded.

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So for all those who have been wondering what moves your newly caught Pokemon can have...there you go. Despite the title HMs wont be necessary, nor will they be moves you cant remove. That would be dumb.

Be Humble

Karma

Admittedly, this does seem a little harsh, but it seems like too interesting an opportunity to pass up. Whether you do them or not, the events that happen in missions do still happen. Each week in the Zhak date, we'll have a news report detailing some of the larger events that laziness missions being left undone leads to. It's always a good idea to consider how these things may affect your character and their journey. If not them, then maybe their friends or family. Keep an eye out for potential problems with missions being left undone >:)

With that said...

"Welcome to the Kalos Daily! Today's breaking news, Santalune city is on fire! The source of the spontaneous forest fire is currently unknown, but authorities are currently on the case. As of now the flames have spread across the northern side of the forest, with word being that it is almost certain to eat away at a large chunk of the woodland before the its able to be put out. We'll keep you updated on that story as it continues.

In other news, the Cyllage museum saga continues. Mega auctions have taken over the news over the past several weeks, but the conclusion to the story seems to be drawing near. Famed company Silph co seemed to be in the bidding, with promises that should they win the bidding, the renovations done to both Ambrette and Cyllage could make the town rival that of Lumiose city. Many are excited about the idea, but detractors of the idea arent just hiding under a rock. Local funding is helping, but the company are struggling to hold any sort of resistance to Silph Co's mega empire. We'll have to wait and see how this story develops.

With petty theft comes an affected economy it seems. Aquacorde city's grocery store seems to be struggling to find its berry and food thief. With most of its food now contaminated, they've had to throw most of their stock away. Santalune's own pokemart have been the first to step forward and provide funding and stock, but what does this mean for Santalune's own stock? Inflation in Santalune looks on the horizon.

Our final peace of news today, Snowbelle city gets its first peak of true heatwave in over a decade. More about that, when we get to the weather. Thanks for watching"

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Here are a few of the effects as a result of missions you have or haven't done:
- Neglecting Aquacorde grocery store : Prices of items in Santalune city are increased for a short time
- Stopping the fisherman? Fisherman who catch for produce were able to catch more fish and support
Aquacorde grocery store get back on its feet faster
- Stopping the ruin manic: People were able to grow more crops in order to help the grocery store and the noisy maniac is gone, allowing some of Aquacorde's wildlife
to return

Pokemon New available pokemon in Aquacorde:






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It's time for another Zhak date. Perfectly on time, with no delay whatsoever.

So we've gotten past the first route and for that I commend everybody. All the posts were enjoyed and we're hoping for another set of posts as good as the first. - Shak 2017

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I got what I wanted, and I'm thankful for that. I am aware that activity may be dropping for some people, which is fine. Hopefully for those that are still here, we can keep the ship rolling until they get back.

And with that, we commence onto another stacked Zhak date.

Time to shine

The contests are drawing nearer. They will officially start on Monday and judging will begin later on the Tuesday. So it's probably about time they're explained in more detail. Your safest bet in making sure your entry is on time, would be writing it up between now and Monday, but make sure it isnt posted until then.

Basic setup of what should be included in Contest posts ​

- Contestant's Name is announced along with their performing pok?mon.

- Make your entrance onto the stage as described by the venue.

- Write your performance, basically a talent act involving you and your pok?mons abilities, with the goal of showing off your pok?mons style, training and skills.

- End the performance and have your character walk off stage.

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It's also important to know what the judges are looking for, so here are a few things to help you in your endeavours. When judging, you should also consider these things in particular.

Success Criteria for contests ​

- Co-ordination: It isnt just your pokemon competing. As a coordinator, you will be judged on the chemistry between you and your pokemon, including your fashion choices. While your pokemon is performing, the character needs to be conducting the affair. As for fashion, even if you're wearing the prettiest dress ever, you could still be judged down if it isnt complimentary to your performance. Dress to impress, but also dress to enhance the image you're going for.

- Spontaneity: Of course it's a good idea to rehearse your performance, but try not to make things look too routine. The judges have a good nose for sniffing out performances that are overly rehearsed, and will turn their noses up at frigid and uninspiring performances.

- Theme/Gimmick: Use the gimmick to your advantage. They're there for a reason. With each contest,
the judges will take the theme into account when scoring. While not necessary, players can win and lose a lot of points on their use of the theme.

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Catch me outside, how bout dat

I think it was said a while back but to re-iterate in short:
- Pok?mon in pok?balls are data.
- All of a pok?mon, including moves and attacks, can be expressed as data.
- Data for attacks can be copied and loaded into disks called Technical machines TMs.
- When a pok?mon is in a pok?ball, that pok?ball can interfact with the players pok?dex.
- A TM can then be inserted into the pok?dex and if the pok?mon is compatable, the move will be, quite literally, uploaded.

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Gotta catch em all, and all that shnazz.

Is it a bird, is it a plane?

This one isnt quite relevant yet, flight is something that has been spoken about enough warrant its own section. Of course, flying on pokemon will be a feature in the deeper parts of the RP. This will allow players to move back to areas they've been already, for either story of catching purposes. Or in Kade's case, because birds.

After many unsanctioned accidents involving children and the ill prepared using pok?mon to fly, the pok?mon league in tandem with the ranger corp strictly monitors and flight around the region with the assistance of a pok?mon. Pok?mon Rangers regularly patrol the skies upon Pidgeot, Staraptor and Talonflame in order to stop those without the appropriate license and gear.

To obtain a license, a trainer must purchase for one in Coumarine City. In order to qualify for said purchase, a trainer must have 3 pok?mon in good condition, at least one of which is capable of flight, said trainer must also have some form of merit proving their experience and talent as a trainer. This can take the form of a gym badge, a contest ribbon or a signed declaration from a gym leader, established pok?mon professor or contest idol. If all pre-requisites are met then a license may be obtaine for a fee of 500 Pok?.

This however, is not enough for official league santioned flying. A fitted saddle or harness for your chosen pok?mon will be given alongside the license. This must be placed upon the pok?mon you wish to fly with and must be secured correctly for potential inspection by Ranger Scouts, for your own safety.

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Karma

"Welcome to the Kalos Daily! There's more news on yesterday's breakout story. It seems the cause of the Santalune fire has now been revealed. We can confirm it was indeed a deliberate act of arson, lead by a mysterious group currently known as Team Cinder. There's little information on the group as of now, but authorities are expecting these acts of terrorism to continue in the future.
Pokemon Rangers are searching valiantly for the any suspicious behavior.

As we know, many lives were lost at the hands of this tragic event, but we do still have heroes in our world. Young Dylan Graham was seen risking life and limb, not letting the flames take a single life he could afford to help. Many believe he was also responsible for stopping the arson all by himself. Him and his valiant Happiny are owed a lot by the residents of both Aquacorde and Santalune.

Onto much lighter news, it seems the gym challenge has just got tougher. Santalune gym leader Viola has spoken out on the developments of her new team, saying she enjoys using Ninjask against rookies much more than Vivillon. The famed combination of the 1st gym leader has always been Surskit and Vivillon, but much to the detriment of trainers hoping to take on the pokemon league, that first obstacle has just gotten a lot bigger.

Big news for residents of Kiloude city. It seems the pokemon trainer world tournament will be taking place there this year. Bidding bigger than both Blackthorn and Veilstone who were favourite to land this year's tournament. Kalos could be saying welcome to a lot of big trainers this September. We look forward to it. Thanks for Watching.

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- Not helping Viola get a picture of Ninjask: In her pursuit of the perfect picture, Viola managed to catch the Ninjask and has really taken to her new pokemon. She's even gone so far as to using it for gym battles

- Saving the Pineco, Weedle & other pokemon: Both Santalune and Aquacorde have been overrun with wild pokemon. Almost to the level of infestation. At least the pokemon are safe though, right?

- Helping put out the fires: With the helping hand, the pokemon rangers were able to reinforce troops sent to find and detain any suspicious characters. The majority of the Houndoom and Growlithe have been captured along with a couple of Cinder grunts, who dont seem to be saying much.

- Not saving Lass Anna - Yamask...

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