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I liked the idea of having an NPC as a partner in DPP. However Double/Partner battles always seem underutilized in games.
The idea is a game based around NPC partners with unique dialogue and abilities. After you beat a trainer they may offer to join you as your partner. You can decide to go it alone, but then you will miss out on conversations and the NPCs ability. Also you can give your partner a pokemon so long as it meets a set criteria. Some trainers may only like certain types of pokemon, or pokemon from set egg groups, or may hate the idea of getting a pokemon that they don't like. A Lass for example wouldn't like a pokemon from the amorphous egg group, and a bug catcher wouldn't like a pokemon from the flying egg group. A fisherman would only like water 2 egg group pokemon, and Gym Leaders who can also be added as your NPC partner will like a general type like Misty liking all water types. The NPC will also have a level that they gain by spending time with you. The level indicates how strong the pokemon they can train are. So you can't just give a lv 100 pokemon to someone you just started traveling with.
Some ability examples
Bug Catcher - Uses constant free repel when you ask and can turn it off when asked again
Lass - Finds items (pretty much pickup)
Hiker - Escape Rope, gives 5 repel a day stronger types when friendship is raised.
Gentleman - Doubles winnings
Scientist - 5-10 vitamins once a day based on friendship
Hex - Revives fainted pokemon after battle
Aroma Lady - Restores party hp, but not fainted pokemon.
Super Nerd - Gifts casino coins based on friendship 100-1000 per day.
Pokemaniac - Rates a pokemons IV/EV and Hidden Power type, gives 1-3 nuggets a day.
Biker - Bike is 2x faster
Battle Girl - Running shoes are 2x faster
Ace Trainer - 1.5x boosted exp
Blackbelt - 10 ppup once a day then 1 pp max once a day when friendship is raised
Dragon Tamer - Chance of wild pokemon being 5,10,15,20lvs higher based on friendship.
Swimmer - Gives 10 net balls once a day
Fisherman - Gives 10 lure balls once a day
Brock - Strength, Rock Smash, Rock Climb
Misty - Surf, Dive, Whirlpool, Waterfall
Surge - Flash, Escape Rope, gives 10 Quickballs once a day
Erika - Cut, party friendlier once a day, finds 4x the berries from trees
Sabrina - Constant Item Finder, Teleport, restores pp after battle
Koga - Recovers status after battle, 10 dusk balls once a day, Safari zone VIP no charge
Blaine - 4x faster egg hatch time
Ideas for Casino prizes
Exchange pokemon for money. Award is based on rarity, Nature, level, and IV
MAX x IV Ditto
9999 - Speed Ditto
9999 - Attack Ditto
9999 - Def Ditto
9999 - Sp Att Ditto
9999 - Sp Def Ditto
6000 - Pokemon Fossil
2500 - pokemon egg (anything can be inside!)
1000 - Rare Candy
9999 - Master Ball
2000 - Evolution stones
8500 - PP Max
The idea is a game based around NPC partners with unique dialogue and abilities. After you beat a trainer they may offer to join you as your partner. You can decide to go it alone, but then you will miss out on conversations and the NPCs ability. Also you can give your partner a pokemon so long as it meets a set criteria. Some trainers may only like certain types of pokemon, or pokemon from set egg groups, or may hate the idea of getting a pokemon that they don't like. A Lass for example wouldn't like a pokemon from the amorphous egg group, and a bug catcher wouldn't like a pokemon from the flying egg group. A fisherman would only like water 2 egg group pokemon, and Gym Leaders who can also be added as your NPC partner will like a general type like Misty liking all water types. The NPC will also have a level that they gain by spending time with you. The level indicates how strong the pokemon they can train are. So you can't just give a lv 100 pokemon to someone you just started traveling with.
Some ability examples
Bug Catcher - Uses constant free repel when you ask and can turn it off when asked again
Lass - Finds items (pretty much pickup)
Hiker - Escape Rope, gives 5 repel a day stronger types when friendship is raised.
Gentleman - Doubles winnings
Scientist - 5-10 vitamins once a day based on friendship
Hex - Revives fainted pokemon after battle
Aroma Lady - Restores party hp, but not fainted pokemon.
Super Nerd - Gifts casino coins based on friendship 100-1000 per day.
Pokemaniac - Rates a pokemons IV/EV and Hidden Power type, gives 1-3 nuggets a day.
Biker - Bike is 2x faster
Battle Girl - Running shoes are 2x faster
Ace Trainer - 1.5x boosted exp
Blackbelt - 10 ppup once a day then 1 pp max once a day when friendship is raised
Dragon Tamer - Chance of wild pokemon being 5,10,15,20lvs higher based on friendship.
Swimmer - Gives 10 net balls once a day
Fisherman - Gives 10 lure balls once a day
Brock - Strength, Rock Smash, Rock Climb
Misty - Surf, Dive, Whirlpool, Waterfall
Surge - Flash, Escape Rope, gives 10 Quickballs once a day
Erika - Cut, party friendlier once a day, finds 4x the berries from trees
Sabrina - Constant Item Finder, Teleport, restores pp after battle
Koga - Recovers status after battle, 10 dusk balls once a day, Safari zone VIP no charge
Blaine - 4x faster egg hatch time
Ideas for Casino prizes
Exchange pokemon for money. Award is based on rarity, Nature, level, and IV
MAX x IV Ditto
9999 - Speed Ditto
9999 - Attack Ditto
9999 - Def Ditto
9999 - Sp Att Ditto
9999 - Sp Def Ditto
6000 - Pokemon Fossil
2500 - pokemon egg (anything can be inside!)
1000 - Rare Candy
9999 - Master Ball
2000 - Evolution stones
8500 - PP Max