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Beyond Space And Time: A Sinnoh Journey
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I know it must have been an actual chore, waiting for the time to come of age. I can't blame you, honestly. That law that upped the required age to 15 years old to obtain a trainer's liscence came at the worst possible time. But after that whole Galactic mess that arose five years ago, allowing ten year olds and criminals who more or less act like crazed cultists to run around with creatures that contain the power to melt cities and cause earthquakes seemed a bit irresponsible. Regardless, you managed to buckle down to your studies and passed your final exams here at the Sandgem Town Pokémon Academy with flying colors. Now, all that's left to do is claim your starting Pokémon and finally begin your journey across the wide and fruited plains.
But let's not get too far ahead of ourselves just yet. A lot here has changed in Sinnoh over the course of just five years. I'm sure you're all familiar with Cyrus and Team Galactic, the group led by that crazed sociopath who dreamed of creating his own world by harnessing the powers of legendary Pokémon such as Dialga and Palkia? Well, thankfully his plans were thwarted through the combined efforts of three young trainers and the former champion of the Sinnoh region, Cynthia. The strange thing is the man seemed to vanish without a trace, leaving his would-be followers behind. Many of them were arrested, with several even being commited for being quite insane. It was after that whole incident that many of the changes began to happen around Sinnoh. Professor Rowan saw the timing right to finally step into retirement. After holding the title for many years, Champion Cynthia was finally bested in battle by a couragous and heroic blue-haired girl. More importantly though, a technicological revolution began to take place here in the Sinnoh region.
The famed PokéTech company of yore was purchased by an exciting new company now as the Hexcorp, and they began to help our beloved region finally step into the modern era along the likes of Unova and Kalos. While many were supicious of the comapny to begin with, they have truly went above and beyond expectations to truly make the lives of those in Sinnoh better. They even took it upon themselves to help rehabilitate those who were involved in Team Galactic by offering them jobs and training them to readjust back to a normal life. The company is even responsible for crafting those new, state of the art Pokédexes your carrying. Many of those who live in Sinnoh have begun to turn their backs upon the old legends and myths, instead openly embracing the infinite possibilities of the new and exciting futures that await before them. All in all, it seemes an exciting time is ahead of us all.
And that brings me to you lot. Now that you're brought up to speed, it's time to figure out what you will do with your budding career as an official Pokémon trainer! Perhaps you'll embark on the time honored tradition of the Sinnoh League, eventually challenging Champion Dawn for her title! Maybe you'd like to undertake the possibility of taking to the stage to become a world famous Pokémon Contestant, acquiring various ribbons as you travel the region. Do you want to catch them all? Maybe you don't have the slightest clue what you actually plan to do with your future, and that's just fine too. If there's anything we've learned in the world of Pokémon, it's that any dream can be obtained as long as you believe in the power of yourself and your companions!
Good luck, kiddos! It's time to take an exciting lap around Sinnoh!
~How The RP Works~
Progression:
In general, we will be spending one week in many areas of the Sinnoh region. This should give people time to complete whatever tasks they plan to undertake when entering a new area for the first time, catch a new Pokémon, ect. At certain points, usually if there's a major plot point to be had or if we enter a city that has a gym or contest, we will stay within the area for an extended period of time in order to make sure everyone who wants to take on the gym or partake in the contest has a chance to do so before moving on.
JPs:
While interactions between characters are great, they can be a poison to RPs as well. I've been in several RPs that a promising start, only to die out because they enter a hell of unfinished joint posts where people end up either never finishing them or drop off the face of the planet into some unescapable vortex. While I love to see the interactions between interesting and varying personalities of characters, keep in mind that their exchanges don't need to always be constant and a novel in length. If John Doe is going out to catch a Psyduck, don't invite half the cast to make it some expansive JP about hunting one down. That isn't to say I'm going to rush the RP along to finish it at a lightning pace, mind you. The RP will wait for a bit if you manage to fall behind, especially if actual progress is being made to an important JP (or at least, one you feel is important), but it won't grind to a stop to wait three weeks for a JP to be completed. Try to keep your JPs reasonable and well-managed in regard to time.
Pokémon:
You're allowed to catch one Pokémon per stage if wild Pokémon are present. Trading is allowed between players along with occasional NPCs that might be created. Pokémon not native to Sinnoh will be appearing in the RP as well, so don't feel like you're going to be restricted to only those that appeared in the original Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. There's no need to wait for GM approval when making a catch. The only requirements are that you make sure that the post is a good one and that it is the only Pokémon you plan to catch for the stage. There's no levels or anything being used to keep track of things for the most part in this RP. You're allowed to choose when they learn a new move. That said, try to keep things reasonable. Don't be heading into the first gym with a Charizard knowing Inferno. Failure to follow these guidelines may force you into a retcon or possible removal from the RP.
Setting:
As stated above, the events of Platinum are canon. The story of this RP takes place roughly five or so years after the game. For the sake of the plot, Dawn, Lucas, and Barry were all involved with the Galactic incidents from the beginning up to Mt. Coronet. Players will be starting out in Sandgem Town, having just recently graduated from the Pokémon Academy that was established there during the time between Platinum's ending and the start of this RP. For simplicity's sake, your character roughly spent three years studying there. At the start of the RP, you will be just now set to begin your adventure, having just received your starter Pokémon and the Pokédex from Professor Cedar.
In general, we will be spending one week in many areas of the Sinnoh region. This should give people time to complete whatever tasks they plan to undertake when entering a new area for the first time, catch a new Pokémon, ect. At certain points, usually if there's a major plot point to be had or if we enter a city that has a gym or contest, we will stay within the area for an extended period of time in order to make sure everyone who wants to take on the gym or partake in the contest has a chance to do so before moving on.
JPs:
While interactions between characters are great, they can be a poison to RPs as well. I've been in several RPs that a promising start, only to die out because they enter a hell of unfinished joint posts where people end up either never finishing them or drop off the face of the planet into some unescapable vortex. While I love to see the interactions between interesting and varying personalities of characters, keep in mind that their exchanges don't need to always be constant and a novel in length. If John Doe is going out to catch a Psyduck, don't invite half the cast to make it some expansive JP about hunting one down. That isn't to say I'm going to rush the RP along to finish it at a lightning pace, mind you. The RP will wait for a bit if you manage to fall behind, especially if actual progress is being made to an important JP (or at least, one you feel is important), but it won't grind to a stop to wait three weeks for a JP to be completed. Try to keep your JPs reasonable and well-managed in regard to time.
Pokémon:
You're allowed to catch one Pokémon per stage if wild Pokémon are present. Trading is allowed between players along with occasional NPCs that might be created. Pokémon not native to Sinnoh will be appearing in the RP as well, so don't feel like you're going to be restricted to only those that appeared in the original Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. There's no need to wait for GM approval when making a catch. The only requirements are that you make sure that the post is a good one and that it is the only Pokémon you plan to catch for the stage. There's no levels or anything being used to keep track of things for the most part in this RP. You're allowed to choose when they learn a new move. That said, try to keep things reasonable. Don't be heading into the first gym with a Charizard knowing Inferno. Failure to follow these guidelines may force you into a retcon or possible removal from the RP.
Setting:
As stated above, the events of Platinum are canon. The story of this RP takes place roughly five or so years after the game. For the sake of the plot, Dawn, Lucas, and Barry were all involved with the Galactic incidents from the beginning up to Mt. Coronet. Players will be starting out in Sandgem Town, having just recently graduated from the Pokémon Academy that was established there during the time between Platinum's ending and the start of this RP. For simplicity's sake, your character roughly spent three years studying there. At the start of the RP, you will be just now set to begin your adventure, having just received your starter Pokémon and the Pokédex from Professor Cedar.
~Starter Pokémon~
Pokémon from all seven generations are available for use. There are only a few prerequirements to take note of. First of all, the Pokémon must be at its base form. Second, it must have two evolutions before it is fully evolved. This means Pokémon such a Squirtle, Pidgey, and Shinx for example. Each starter will begin the RP knowing the first four moves of its natural learn set, with a maximum of six moves being allowed at any one time. Your starter Pokémon may come knowing one Egg Move or TM as opposed to all four of its first moves being from its natural moveset. From there, the starter Pokémon will learn all of its moves in order as defined by the natural move set. As far as Abilities are concerned, feel free to give them any ability that the Pokémon could naturally have. Hidden Abilities are allowed.
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Sign-Up Sheet
Name: If you can't figure this space out, there's no hope.
Age: At least 15 years old is required. Since these are graduates, I wouldn't expect many to go past the age of 20 or 21, but be reasonable. No fresh out of school 48 year olds.
Gender: Duh.
Hometown: Where are you from in the Pokémon world? Any region is acceptable, even from the side games. Just keep in mind that at the start of the RP, you will have been living in Sandgem Town.
Physical Appearance: What does your character look like? Pictures are fine, but please include a small, typed out description as well.
Personality: How does your character act and think? Is he good or bad at things? Any fears? That sort of information goes here.
Aspirations: What is your character's goal during their journey? Do they want to be the champion? Become a master breeder? Give a small paragraph here describing their plans.
History: A brief history of your character before they entered the academy.
Rival: Does your character have a rival? Feel free to list it here. It could be another player's character that you discuss an interest with or an NPC that you create. Of course, this space isn't actually required. Consider it an extra.
Starter Pokémon and Nickname: What starter did your character receive from Professor Cedar? What nickname did your character give their starter, if any?
Starters Gender: Duh x2.
Starters Moveset: What's your starters current move set? See the starter section above for specifics.
Starter Ability: What ability does your starter have?
1. Show respect to your fellow players. Don't use their character or anything of the sort without permission.
2. While learning moves and catching a Pokémon is free game, evolution needs to be checked by the GM. Just shoot me a DM here on PC, or hit me up on Discord. If your Pokémon requires an item to evolve, such as a Fire Stone, and your character already has it in their possession, then feel free to evolve it whenever.
3. This RP is rated T. As a result, this means things such as violence, romance, and stronger language are allowed, but please keep it to a respectable level to match this rating. No amount of outright gore, like someone getting a head ripped off or on-screen sexual acts. Stronger langauge like a "damn" or "hell" are acceptable as well.
4. Obey all the regular rules of the RP section, as well as all general rules of The Pokécommunity forum as a whole.
5. No duplicate starters will be allowed, so if you want a specific pokémon to be your starter mention it in the OOC thread before making your SU to avoid people getting their hopes up. Do be aware that nothing is stopping someone from competing against you for that pokémon regardless. There are no reservations either.
6. Have fun and enjoy yourselves!
1. Magnificent Magilou as Rei Junno
2. Yellow as Silvana Walcha Arle
3. Orbital Pudding as Betty Delacroix Cross
4. LinearAxel as Sage Viorel
5. Aeternum as Josef Teever
6. Nuclear Chicken as Maxwell Rouleau
7. PastelPhoenix as René Marion
8. Dragon as Dahlia Rose
Age: At least 15 years old is required. Since these are graduates, I wouldn't expect many to go past the age of 20 or 21, but be reasonable. No fresh out of school 48 year olds.
Gender: Duh.
Hometown: Where are you from in the Pokémon world? Any region is acceptable, even from the side games. Just keep in mind that at the start of the RP, you will have been living in Sandgem Town.
Physical Appearance: What does your character look like? Pictures are fine, but please include a small, typed out description as well.
Personality: How does your character act and think? Is he good or bad at things? Any fears? That sort of information goes here.
Aspirations: What is your character's goal during their journey? Do they want to be the champion? Become a master breeder? Give a small paragraph here describing their plans.
History: A brief history of your character before they entered the academy.
Rival: Does your character have a rival? Feel free to list it here. It could be another player's character that you discuss an interest with or an NPC that you create. Of course, this space isn't actually required. Consider it an extra.
Starter Pokémon and Nickname: What starter did your character receive from Professor Cedar? What nickname did your character give their starter, if any?
Starters Gender: Duh x2.
Starters Moveset: What's your starters current move set? See the starter section above for specifics.
Starter Ability: What ability does your starter have?
Rules
1. Show respect to your fellow players. Don't use their character or anything of the sort without permission.2. While learning moves and catching a Pokémon is free game, evolution needs to be checked by the GM. Just shoot me a DM here on PC, or hit me up on Discord. If your Pokémon requires an item to evolve, such as a Fire Stone, and your character already has it in their possession, then feel free to evolve it whenever.
3. This RP is rated T. As a result, this means things such as violence, romance, and stronger language are allowed, but please keep it to a respectable level to match this rating. No amount of outright gore, like someone getting a head ripped off or on-screen sexual acts. Stronger langauge like a "damn" or "hell" are acceptable as well.
4. Obey all the regular rules of the RP section, as well as all general rules of The Pokécommunity forum as a whole.
5. No duplicate starters will be allowed, so if you want a specific pokémon to be your starter mention it in the OOC thread before making your SU to avoid people getting their hopes up. Do be aware that nothing is stopping someone from competing against you for that pokémon regardless. There are no reservations either.
6. Have fun and enjoy yourselves!
Accepted Players!
1. Magnificent Magilou as Rei Junno
2. Yellow as Silvana Walcha Arle
3. Orbital Pudding as Betty Delacroix Cross
4. LinearAxel as Sage Viorel
5. Aeternum as Josef Teever
6. Nuclear Chicken as Maxwell Rouleau
7. PastelPhoenix as René Marion
8. Dragon as Dahlia Rose
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