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The Pokemon Journey; Sign Up Thread

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Hope I'm doing this right. Post the sign-up thread, then in the Directory with a link to the sign-up thread, then once the number of people has been reached, post the In Character thread, editing the directory post accordingly? If I'm wrong, please don't hesitate to tell me so.

Anyway, I'd like to begin a Pokemon Rp, based on the Anime world. As it's my first RP here, I'd like to have it with three main characters starting out on their own Pokemon journies. Picking a starter pokemon, and travelling around, competing with Gym Leaders, in Contests, collecting only a certain type of Pokemon, become a Pokemon Watcher, anything that you'd like really, within the confines of the Pokemon anime universe.

As the Gamemaster, I'll be controlling my own starting trainer, as well as gym leaders, settings, etc. Battles and such will be dealt with like the anime, not like the four moveset games, using the pokemon's abilities, moves, size, the enviroment, etc. Also, like Ash and co always seem to come upon towns just as a certain festival is starting, I'll be creating events to interact with, maybe if you really wanted to, release a pokemon to ala Ash's Butterfree, but no such pressure is placed upon Rpers to do this.

I'd prefer Rpers that could do at least a paragraph a post, and would like a long-lasting RP. And while I am looking for new characters to start off, existing personas of other people could be introduced as people to battle against in the future. Please, no Mary Sues, such as trainers who have their starters evolve instantly, or immediatly go out and catch a Legendary. Like the characters of the anime, I'd like flawed characters, people who lose a match every now and then against an opponent who outclasses them, or who fail to catch a pokemon at times.

Who knows, as it's set within the anime universe, some familiar faces could pop up every now and then, although a little grown-up or not as you remember them in the present.

As for character types, the three main Rpers will be the Trainers starting out, although companions are accepted if you are in agreement with the Trainer you wish to accompany.

Bio Set;
Role; Trainer (3 only)/ Companion of Trainer
Name;
Gender;
Age; (Try and keep it between 10 and 20?)
Hometown;
Description;
Starter Pokemon; (Trainers must choose one of any of the starters that any of the Professers can hand out in the games, Companions can choose one unevolved pokemon (non Legendary) to be with to start off)

My Own Bio Set;
Role; Trainer
Name; Olcas Wanderer
Gender; Male
Age; 17
Hometown; Viridian City
Description; A late starter to getting his pokemon liscence, this Pokemon enthusiast is looking forward to his own journey, leaving home and proving what he can do to the world. He is clad usually in jeans, runners, and a t-shirt, with unruly Brown hair, and brown eyes, Something of a loner, but once he warms up to someone, a loyal friend.
Starter Pokemon; He wishes to choose a Bulbasaur.
 
Well, here goes. This sounds like an interesting RPG, Olcas!

Role; Trainer
Name; Ryoma Ashimi
Gender; male
Age; 18
Hometown; Canalave City
Description; Darkly tanned skin, black eyes and hair spiked up. At about 5'9", he wears black tennis shoes, dark jeans, and a navy blue shirt, and he carries a black leather jacket in his bag. He's usually smiling, and very passionate about what he believes in. An aspiring Professor who also dabbles as a watcher, he already has a lot of experience with Pokemon, but he realizes that the experiences a trainer has with pokemon are extremely different than the ones a Professor or a watcher has, so in order to become a successful Professor, he feels that he must also become a successful Trainer. As a casual watcher, he also always carries a sketchbook and a set of pencils (colored and normal) with him.
Starter Pokemon; Chimchar
 
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It looks pretty cool. It's the kind of RP I've wanted to play for a while.
Well, hopefully I'll do this right...


Role: Trainer
Name: Hoshiko Izumi
Gender: Female
Age: 15
Hometown: Celadon city
Description: Dark, long hair and light blue eyes. Wears a white shirt and jacket and a long blue skirt. She might be rather quiet (as in, cold) and doesn't talk much with other people, but she's way more friendly with those close to her. She wants to be a trainer and travel around the world as a researcher, and while she doesn't aim to be the champion of the pokemon league, she'd like to defeat the different pokemon Gyms, as that'd be a chance to learn more about pokemon.
Starter Pokemon: Chikorita

(There's nothing wrong in choosing another grass starter instead of a water one, is there?)
 
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Bio Set;
Role; Companion of Trainer
Name; Tony
Gender; Male
Age; 14
Hometown; Golden Rod City
Description; Can I find a pic?
Starter Pokemon; Riolu (Can I pick him?)
 
No, Infinity, there's nothing wrong with that, if that's the one you'd like to choose.

Ssk, you need to specify which trainer you're accompaning. As my Trainer is a bit of a loner, he'll be travelling solo for a little while at least, so have you already asked Infinity or Emerald if it's ok? And Riolu should be fine, but he's the upper allowed limit of Legendary really...

I plan to start the RP soon, tonight or tomorrow ideally. So, any other companions. or is that it so far?
 
Bio Set;
Role; Companion to Ryoma Ashimi
Name; Noah
Gender; Male
Age; 15
Hometown; Born in Pewter family resides in Slateport.
Description;
Dressed like Brendan from RSE but his outfit changes colors. His hair changes too, one stripe is a different color every week. He pins the ribbons he wins in Contests to his headband and his badges go on the strap to his backpack. His hair otherwise is white blond and bright blue eyes. He is very strategic when battling and loves the challenges of both contests and gym battles.
Starter Pokemon; Torchic (Pecko)
 
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Well, I plan on starting the Rp now, and since companions will come into it once the journies have started, people can still put down bios for those roles, as long as it's ok with the Trainer you're travelling with.

Also entertaining the idea of having some Team (instert Team of choice here) players, or Rival characters, if anyone's interested in that? More credible threats that Jessie and James are, but still loveable screw-ups hopefully? And less annoying than Gary and Ritchie. What do people think of that?

Sorry Dr. Peppa, the trainer slots are filled, but you could go for a Rival or companion if you wanted? I just don't want too many groups of trainers around, as it'll be hard enough to focus on three places at once should the trainers decide to go in diffent directions...
 
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It'd be cool to have people playing as the team "whatever" characters too. It'd definativelly make things more interesting, as it wouldn't be just going through gyms then.

A rival trainer is also a good idea, probably easier to do than the team rocket one actually.
 
Wait Olcas there can be rivals?

Well, I'd consider them to be part-time characters, appearing every now and then to challenge a trainer, but I'm still not sure on the subject. Infinity
seems to think it's a good idea, what about everyone else?
 
I could be one, cuz I will appear once in a while as well
 
Well, edit your Bio to reflect that you'd be a rival instead then.
 
I think the idea of a rival is also a really good idea -- I'm going to edit my bio a bit, though: Ryoma's going to be a trainer who eventually aspires to be a Professor. Does that change anything?
 
If I were to be a companion would I not be allowed to challenge gyms/enter contests. Or would I do all the same things I would just have to follow someone around.
 
No, EDragonite, that's fine. Professor, Watcher, whatever you'd like to become is ok with me.

The Latter Dr. Peppa. You'd be able to challenge gym leaders too, you'd just need to go with the trainer you're following.
 
That works for me, would anyone mind me being a companion to them? Just PM if so.

EDIT: I am going to be a companion to Emerald_Dragonite for the RPG.
 
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Figured I would join. Sorry about that Olcas - didn't see the sign-up page. And I won't Godmode (glances at Emerald)

Role: Trainer
Name: Travis Chorcino
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Hometown: Twinleaf Town
Description: jeans, red-and-black shirt, navy blue overcoat with tails [think Wes' coat], gold-and-black hand-guards, grey Running Shoes, wears glasses, has emerald eyes, jet-black hair, and is lightly tanned.
Bio: A late starter, Travis spent most of his time in books. He became one of the smartest students at his school. He dreams to one day win the Pokemon League. Because of this, he can be a bit belligerent at times. He has a strong sense of justice and a natural leader. He can be dead serious, though usually likes to fool around; this can come across as annoying, though. He takes notes of every Pokemon he catches.
Starter: Chimchar (Son Goku)
 
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For Dragon_Warrior_3000:
I won't get on you about it unless you do it, Dragon_Warrior. Anyway, this isn't my RPG to get on you about it. GSC Junkie handed over the GM position to Perfect Beast, who felt the same way I did -- I was just the one who let you know about it. And Legends of the Forgotten is my RPG, so I had every right there. Here, though, it's not my place. I at least recognize that much.

Just wondering if I missed it or not, but was there anything about two people having the same starter?
 
By the way, are we all going to the Kanto region?
The RP will focus on wherever the three trainers are (If I'm right), regardless if they are together on in different places. Considering we all are in Kanto right now, I'd guess only the things in Kanto will be shown. But I don't think there's anything wrong with you being somewhere else, just that it will be "offscreen". Nevermind, I wasn't... nn;


Also... most people want to challenge gym leaders, but wouldn't that get tiring? I mean, I assume they'll challenge one trainer each time, maybe two at most... Though I have no problem in waiting and watching a few straight battles.
 
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That's fine Dragon Warrior, but I'm not planning on having a companion for at least a while. You could be a rival if you don't want to wait for a few cities?

And no, you could go anywhere you'd like, not just Kanto. I plan to Rp myself through the same path as Ash takes, Kanto, Orange Islands, Johto, etc, But if you'd like to head straight to Sinnoh, then Johto, then Kanto or so, that's fine by me. The region you're in will kinda determine which generation pokemon are more prominent too...
 
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