Role Play Cafe: General Discussion and hang out about RP itself.

[Saraibre Ryu]

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In association with the Writer's Guild (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?1382-The-Writer-s-Guild).

Welcome to the RP Cafe! Here is a general discussion about RP itself, not a particular Role Play you are participating in. Those should have their own threads for their respective RPs. Here we can discuss the makings of an RP, asking for assistance on ideas, looking for a particular kind of RP, and a meet and greet on RP projects, so on and so forth. Everyone from the new to the seasoned crew and everything in between. We're also here to help teach, improve or clarify on what Role Playing actually is, how it works and how to help others get better. Another aspect of the Cafe, is help working on regular articles to post on the PXR site to help bring people in to our neck of the forum, as well as some RP spot lights. Who doesn't love free advertisements? The only catch is that it's gotta be Pokemon related for the free advertising, with us being a Pokemon site and all. However, this does not stop non-Pokemon related material from applying to the rest of the Cafe!

Let's break down into more detail:



Role Play General Discussion:
We discuss about Role Play itself. Regarding aspects of Role Playing, what terms mean, experiences via Role Playing so on and so forth. New and need some advice? Pull up a chair, and fellow members [and of course myself] will be happy to assist you in any way we can. The more the merrier they say, and the more you have, the more you can give! Got an RP that you see could use a few more members, or are looking for something specific? This is the place to ask. Got a question for a Mod? You can ask here too! Remember though, appropriate public questions only. Wondering if an RP is appropriate for the boards? You can ask here too. Please put all large wall's of text in SPOILER tags for easier navigation of the thread.

Role Play Forging:
Back in ye olde days of PE2K, in a galaxy far far away... there was what we called the RP Forge. Well we've converted it into a nice corner where people who are looking for RP creation assistance, be it character or story, can come in here and ask for some advice. Remember, we are all respectful of each other here, so constructive criticism here, no being rude. Here's a nifty little form for you to follow:


RP Idea/Post: Is it a plot, story, or a character? Explain what it is you're working on! Is it a written post that could use more work? Need help knowing how to fix a shaky response? Explain!
Assistance is needed with: What is it you're needing help with? Explain is as much detail as you'd like.
What you're aiming or: This helps with those who are looking to give you some advice to better pin point ideas in how to help you
Anything else?: Anything that doesn't fit anywhere else.


Role Play Tutoring:
Of course, RP isn't something everyone understands how to do right off the bat. Role Player's work together to make an awesome story, and we love helping others out. Want some help getting started with the basics? No problem, we have member[s] that are willing to give you a hand via PM Tutoring. Most are learning by doing types, but if you have a particular area you'd like help in, feel free to ask for it here! Want to help the cause? Certainly! We'll sign you up on the board to help you help those that need help and help help helpity help help help.


Role Play Tutors:

Saraibre Ryu
NobleJanobii



Role Tips and Spotlight, RP related Articles for PXR:
Here's where we get more user involved. Role Tips is a soon to be existing, regular PXR article on what Role Playing itself is. Since Role Play is a huge part of the Pokemon fandom, it might help those that aren't apart of the PXR forums out with these regular looks into the wonderful worlds we create. Each two weeks there will be a theme in this post, including an index of what topics we cover. The articles final draft will be organized and written by me, but since Role Play involves a multitude of people, a multitude of people should give some input! All you need to do regarding submitting something for the article itself, is put "Article Input" at the top of your post, in a bright colour preferably so I don't miss it, and wrap QUOTE tags around what you would like to input for the article. I'll try to fit in as much as I can for the theme or topic of the week, and the types of articles aren't set in stone, some might range from giving advice, to Q and A's!

Spotlights work a similar way, only it's taking a look at one Pokemon related Role Play, and giving it some front page fame on PXR. I'll try to spotlight some really good ones and try to get to everyone. Remember it must be Pokemon related. I'd love to give a spotlight for them all, but Pokemon ones go on the main site. All you need to do is give me the following info:


RP Title:
Banner/Image for the RP: [This entirely optional, I can even make you one if you like!]
Genre[s]:
Summary of the RP:
Other Info you' like to include:


RP Cafe Code of Conduct:


Be respectful to everyone here. No flamming, spamming, etc. All forum rules apply.
If you have an inquiry to a mod about something specific that might be sensitive, please PM myself about it instead of posting it here.
Remember, constructive criticism, and do not put others idea's down. We're here to help, not hinder. This includes if you are an RP tutor.
Have fun here, we're all kindly and good natured here!
If anyone is found breaking the rules, they will be removed and unable to participate in the RP Cafe for a length of time determined by the severity of the incident.
Submitting content for articles or a Spotlight entry must all be appropriate. Inappropriate content will not be used. All content must be your own as well. All advice and quotations will be credited by those who post them. Theft and plagiarism is not tolerated, and will be dealt with accordingly.




Role Tip's Article Topic: The Basics
First article, and everyone should start with the basics. We'll be explaining the basic bits of role playing, such as going over the terms most commonly used, as well as asking for advice from you, about how new, upcoming role players should start out on their adventures. [This does not include Role Play creation, as that is another subject for another time.]

[Blaquaza]

Nobody's posted here yet? Well, because it's stickied and I need help, there's really not another option I can think of:

RP Idea/Post: Back in the times of PS, I had an RP called Anime Life. Basically, all characters were thrown into an anime school, which was full of all sinister goings-on. I want to relaunch it as my first RP of PXR. I guess I could use some help with thickening the plot, too.
Assistance is needed with: At the risk of sounding like a noob, how do sign-ups work here? In PS, sign-ups were in the main thread, but that seems to be different here, so I'm quite confused. Sorry for the noobishness...
What you're aiming or: How to make a good, dramatic plot full of twists and turns for the most part, but also how to present the RP before I start it up.
Anything else?: Bagels. :smile:

[Liiammmm]

Nobody's posted here yet? Well, because it's stickied and I need help, there's really not another option I can think of:

RP Idea/Post: Back in the times of PS, I had an RP called Anime Life. Basically, all characters were thrown into an anime school, which was full of all sinister goings-on. I want to relaunch it as my first RP of PXR. I guess I could use some help with thickening the plot, too.
Assistance is needed with: At the risk of sounding like a noob, how do sign-ups work here? In PS, sign-ups were in the main thread, but that seems to be different here, so I'm quite confused. Sorry for the noobishness...
What you're aiming or: How to make a good, dramatic plot full of twists and turns for the most part, but also how to present the RP before I start it up.
Anything else?: Bagels. :smile:

I'm happy to help, send me a private message or add me on Skype (Liiiammm) and we can talk! :)

[Saraibre Ryu]

YAY PEOPLE USED THIS!

Hopefully this will explain our Sign Ups a bit more for you Blaquaza:

Sign Ups on PXR work in a rather simply fashion. You present the plot of your RP, then make your Sign Up sheet. The Sign Up sheet is a skeleton consisting of what information you want to know about the person's character that is trying to join your RP. The thread can also be used for discussion at the same time, since we don't have a separate section for that. This is why we see a lot of the [SUDS] tag, meaning Sign Up Discussion.

[Blaquaza]

YAY PEOPLE USED THIS!

Hopefully this will explain our Sign Ups a bit more for you Blaquaza:

Sign Ups on PXR work in a rather simply fashion. You present the plot of your RP, then make your Sign Up sheet. The Sign Up sheet is a skeleton consisting of what information you want to know about the person's character that is trying to join your RP. The thread can also be used for discussion at the same time, since we don't have a separate section for that. This is why we see a lot of the [SUDS] tag, meaning Sign Up Discussion.
Yeah, I think I get it a bit more now. It's similar to what we did in PS, now that I think about it, only the actual RP starts somewhere else. It's more organised your way. :3

And I always wondered what that [SUDS] tag meant, so thanks for the help. :smile:

[FedoraChar]

Hey guys! It's been a long time since I've done an RP, but I've been really thinking about trying another one.

But more than that, I've been thinking about experimenting--what I'd like to try is a hybrid Role-play that takes place both on Skype and here on the forums. Ideally, there wouldn't be just one "mastermind". There would be two or more tackling the flow of events. Players would then be split into duos/teams (depending on number of participants) and assigned a mission. They would schedule a time with one of the judges/refs/masterminds to meet on Skype, and during this time they would try to complete the mission.

Once the meeting is over (mission complete or not), one of the participants would be required to go to the main Role-play and summarize what had happened (including highlights, turning points, ect).

That's the general idea that I got, but I'd appreciate feedback--do you think this will work? Are there some issues that should be revised? What do you think?

[[Desolate Divine]]

That would actually be pretty cool in that it is different, as well as you know when there will and won't be activity .

[Saraibre Ryu]

Charmander009

Seems like an interesting concept... however my lack of sleep is preventing me from following completely on your idea. Is there a whirlwind example you could provide?

[FedoraChar]

That would actually be pretty cool in that it is different, as well as you know when there will and won't be activity .

Exactly! It'd require constant communication between players as well, so it hopefully will keep players committed. Also, it should be helpful in moving the plot further ahead then just the beginning stages :)



Charmander009

Seems like an interesting concept... however my lack of sleep is preventing me from following completely on your idea. Is there a whirlwind example you could provide?

Hmm... How about this--although it's not the idea I had in mind for this, it might illustrate this:

Remember my old Pokemon Gladiator Role-play? What if instead of one "Gamemaster" there were several "Bosses" who were in charge of what the players faced in the Battleground--they would understand the main plot of the RP and know what needed to happen. The "missions" I mentioned earlier would translate into different "levels" on the Battleground--with a specific goal in mind (defeat so many enemies, beat the Boss, and so forth).

At the beginning of a round, the Bosses would team some players up and assign them specific missions--like, "Go to Sector Four and defeat X amount of enemies" or "West Gate: Survive for X amount of minutes". The players in the same team would message each other and try to find a time that they can get on Skype and Role-play the mission out then talk to one of the Bosses who would be free at that time (Bosses could be required to post times that they would be available). If some players are unresponsive, those that are active can be reassigned to a different group.

Once a time is decided, everyone will meet up on Skype and the mission will begin. The Boss will be in charge of things that need to happen--in this case, they will choose the number of enemies, if an attack hits, if an enemy is defeated, when the mission is complete, and so on. The group should try to finish the mission in a single meeting, but if for some reason it's cut short (one of the persons has to leave or something), the group will have to schedule another time to meet.

REGARDLESS of whether a mission is completed or not, one person from the group (players or Bosses [actually, it could be the sole responsibility of the Boss, if you wanted--feedback on that idea pls :)]) will have to write up a summary of what happened in the Skype chat and post it on the main Role-play thread. That way, people who weren't included in the thread will still know what happened :)


I hope that clears things up ^^' (hopefully I didn't repeat too much xD)

[Toogee]

As always, these tutorials are pretty awesome.

The only thing I would like to learn more about would be stat systems. I've played in RPs with them; they really add some suspense to how battles will turn out. As someone who has a bad habit of making everything go right for my characters, the stat system really helps provide some bumps in the road, especially in battle.

Now I want to create my own system, specifically for pokemon. I'm having trouble with determining whether an attack will hit or miss. While there is a formula in the game, that only tells you the probability of a hit. I'd like to turn that into an easy system that will determine hits and misses without a sand attack breaking the game. Does anyone out there know where I can get started?

[Song 7]

Blaquaza: I remember that!! That was the first ever RP I joined >u<
I'd be interested to see what kind of plot twists you had in mind, as I believe it died, or I left, before any real plot twists came into play. Would they be more fantasy-orientated (ie, a monster in the basement) or based off more realistic events (ie, Sports Day)?

Charmander009: That sounds like a fairly interesting concept. Of course, as someone who doesn't have Skype I wouldn't be able to join, however I can totally see the appeal of using a live-chat system such as Skype for an RP. From what I gathered, I'm guessing it's more action-orientated than, say, dialogue-orientated?


The reason I haven't been as active on this forums as I would've liked is because I've been putting together an RP. I based it loosely off a few old RPs on PS based around the concept of time, but I've tried my hardest not to directly rip them off, if you see what I mean.
RP Idea/Post: I put the backstory and the explanation of mechanics over on wrttn.me here: http://wrttn.me/172b2c/
((I'll make it look fancier when I actually post it, but wrttn.me uses html and I forgot how to do bold and italics and all that jazz))
Assistance is needed with: The idea still seems a bit thrown together imo. A lot of development on the backstory is needed. I also think I may need more rules.
What you're aiming for: I'm aiming for a well-developed plot and a professional-looking RP in general, really.
Anything else?: nope

[Saraibre Ryu]

As always, these tutorials are pretty awesome.

The only thing I would like to learn more about would be stat systems. I've played in RPs with them; they really add some suspense to how battles will turn out. As someone who has a bad habit of making everything go right for my characters, the stat system really helps provide some bumps in the road, especially in battle.

Now I want to create my own system, specifically for pokemon. I'm having trouble with determining whether an attack will hit or miss. While there is a formula in the game, that only tells you the probability of a hit. I'd like to turn that into an easy system that will determine hits and misses without a sand attack breaking the game. Does anyone out there know where I can get started?
Toogee

I've moved your post to the right thread, as that one was supposed to be locked. >.> Discussion is here!

Anyway, stat systems can be fun. I've mostly seen them in DnD style RP. I think the best place you can get started would be maybe using a similar system to DnD with dice rolls, or even making up your own simple formula and building it up from there.


Song 7

Your RP looks very interesting. If you're going for a professional look, maybe give the groups in question a little title, organize your information just a bit better? I didn't see too many problems. XD

[Song 7]

Saraibre Ryu: Thanks! I can certainly give characters names, but I'm not too good at organising information, haha. I'll try my best, however n_n

[Blaquaza]

Blaquaza: I remember that!! That was the first ever RP I joined >u<
I'd be interested to see what kind of plot twists you had in mind, as I believe it died, or I left, before any real plot twists came into play. Would they be more fantasy-orientated (ie, a monster in the basement) or based off more realistic events (ie, Sports Day)?
Song 7 I'm the one who made your first RP? Now I feel epic. :cool:

I was going with more of a fantasy theme, but realistic at the same time. For example, the school itself is going to be pretty creepy and involve some 'magic' being used, but the events will be quite realistic... At first. :3

Your RP sounds pretty intriguing, too. I like how there'd be the 1 Vs. 2 battle, whilst the 0s were looking for clues (hopefully, they weren't split up, though :tongue:). I know I'd want a 0 character, and then choosing between 1 or 2 would be solely on my mood.

[FedoraChar]

Charmander009: That sounds like a fairly interesting concept. Of course, as someone who doesn't have Skype I wouldn't be able to join, however I can totally see the appeal of using a live-chat system such as Skype for an RP. From what I gathered, I'm guessing it's more action-orientated than, say, dialogue-orientated?
Song 7

I guess there might be alternatives to Skype--like AIM or XATCHAT--but I'm more partial to Skype myself.
And actually, it could be either or--in fact, I imagine it could lend a lot of potential to dialogue, since replies will come faster. It'll certainly make things less tedious ^^


Saraibre Ryu

Lol, maybe you didn't catch my last post, or...?

[Saraibre Ryu]

I didn't miss it, I just forgot to comment on it. >>

I understand it better now, it sort of reminds me how I was going to work out a TWEWY RP once I had time for it. It makes more sense now.

Also, just a general question to everyone: "Medieval Pokemon RP", anyone mildly interested by those words?

[FedoraChar]

Ah, ok ^^

You asked me before, but I think I'm definitely game :) I have more time now, and like I mentioned before, I miss RPing ^^

[TheCaveMan]

Well, this part of the board is rather dead... Anyone still hanging around?

[Saraibre Ryu]

Yes we are! In fact I'm working on a huge, and I mean huge RP project for PXR. It's a massive Pokemon RP that's in a medieval type setting. I'll probably write a preview thread for it if anyone is interested to know more.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

LET ME KNOW MORE, I DEMAND KNOWLEDGE RIGHT NOW!!!

[[Desolate Divine]]

I am thinking of maybe starting an RWBY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE-zt1K560U) RP. The story is based around the land of remnant, where creatures of darkness known as Grimm plague the land. The four main characters in the series attend the Beacon Academy, a training facility where they will be trained to hunt and kill Grimm.

The series goes for about two hours in total (I watched all sixteen episodes on YouTube in a night). However it is only up to volume one, with volume two due to be released in July.

I am thinking of opening an RP in which the characters are students of the a Beacon academy, and follow themes in the show, eg initiation and such, and build on it. However I have two concerns.

1. Would it be frowned upon for me to ask people who want to join to watch the series? It doesn't go for too long, and is kind of essential to understand it all.
2. I am leaning towards waiting for the whole volume to be released, as the whole direction of the show could change and allow for continuity errors due to new episodes, and possibly even put off starting the RP even longer depending on what happens in the season. So it could be months, possibly even a year or longer before I open sign ups.

Thoughts?

[Saraibre Ryu]

I am thinking of maybe starting an RWBY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE-zt1K560U) RP. The story is based around the land of remnant, where creatures of darkness known as Grimm plague the land. The four main characters in the series attend the Beacon Academy, a training facility where they will be trained to hunt and kill Grimm.

The series goes for about two hours in total (I watched all sixteen episodes on YouTube in a night). However it is only up to volume one, with volume two due to be released in July.

I am thinking of opening an RP in which the characters are students of the a Beacon academy, and follow themes in the show, eg initiation and such, and build on it. However I have two concerns.

1. Would it be frowned upon for me to ask people who want to join to watch the series? It doesn't go for too long, and is kind of essential to understand it all.
2. I am leaning towards waiting for the whole volume to be released, as the whole direction of the show could change and allow for continuity errors due to new episodes, and possibly even put off starting the RP even longer depending on what happens in the season. So it could be months, possibly even a year or longer before I open sign ups.

Thoughts?

Love RWBY. I would totally join this.

It might be a good idea for people to watch the series first in my opinion. Explaining how Dust works and also how the weapons work [often a fusion of ranged and melee]. It's not like you're watching 12 hours of a season, and the parts are broken up into a maximum of 16 minute parts. You could watch the whole series in a day. If the new volume is released in July [I CAN'T WAIT THAT LONG BUT NOW I KNOW THANKS] I don't see it being too much of a problem. The world mechanics are pretty established so far, and the few changes that are being made are mostly background aesthetic changes.

[[Desolate Divine]]

Love RWBY. I would totally join this.

It might be a good idea for people to watch the series first in my opinion. Explaining how Dust works and also how the weapons work [often a fusion of ranged and melee]. It's not like you're watching 12 hours of a season, and the parts are broken up into a maximum of 16 minute parts. You could watch the whole series in a day. If the new volume is released in July [I CAN'T WAIT THAT LONG BUT NOW I KNOW THANKS] I don't see it being too much of a problem. The world mechanics are pretty established so far, and the few changes that are being made are mostly background aesthetic changes.

In order to avoid issues I think I would try and avoid interaction with any of te how's characters, as they could change drastically eg change loyalties, attitudes and stuff.

Volume 1 went from July to November and if volume two does the same I might wait until it finises to open SU, then start the RP on new year. There would also have to be some mechanics to it because in the show, they are mostly pretty overpowered in my eyes.

[Saraibre Ryu]

In order to avoid issues I think I would try and avoid interaction with any of te how's characters, as they could change drastically eg change loyalties, attitudes and stuff.

Volume 1 went from July to November and if volume two does the same I might wait until it finises to open SU, then start the RP on new year. There would also have to be some mechanics to it because in the show, they are mostly pretty overpowered in my eyes.

There hasn't been too much human vs human battling to really compare what is OP and what isn't. Though that should change in Season 2. If you're worried about keeping a balance, that's one of my forte's. Feel free to prod me about help in the future. I'd like to see this happen. ^^

Also The Nonexistent Tazz
I'll make a Preview thread for the project I spoke of earlier. then you can know more. XD

[Song 7]

Right, so you know how I posted a while ago about an RP I'd been working on? Well, now I'm on a 3DS so not only is all my work virtually lost as I can't copy and paste, I don't know what the character limit is so I don't even know if I'm going to be able to post it anyway. I'd been thinking of looking for someone who can maybe work with me, clean up a couple of things, post it for me and basically looking after the RP when I'm not on due to timezones. What I'm trying to say is, would it be against the rules to get a co-creator, and is anyone willing to do it?

[Saraibre Ryu]

Right, so you know how I posted a while ago about an RP I'd been working on? Well, now I'm on a 3DS so not only is all my work virtually lost as I can't copy and paste, I don't know what the character limit is so I don't even know if I'm going to be able to post it anyway. I'd been thinking of looking for someone who can maybe work with me, clean up a couple of things, post it for me and basically looking after the RP when I'm not on due to timezones. What I'm trying to say is, would it be against the rules to get a co-creator, and is anyone willing to do it?

I'd love to help out but I'm stretched thin with work as it is. D=

However it is most definitely not against the rules to co-create RP's with people. ^^

[Song 7]

Thanks for the clarification! The search begins owo
Also, good luck with whatever work it is you're doing.

[ShadowJay]

*pokes thread with a stick*

Allright, so I've offically signed up for the WAR role-play, Terminus. I have a basic idea of what I'm supposed to be doing from reading the stickies and other members' posts, but is there anything you experienced RPers think I should know for the role-play? Not like game-breaking instantly win the role-play tips, but like just little bits of advice, I guess.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

So I was thinking we should have some kind of beginners/casual roleplay. I haven't RPed in ages but I wouldn't mind giving it a shot. Don't have a heap of time to dedicate to it though, so casual would be good. No walls of text required and just for fun. Anyone interested?

[Dash]

Actually Sarah, I had a project going for that. Some people may have known about it, but I don't know. Moving on, I was waiting for WAR to end before I started getting it fairly finished, so I'll get to working on it soon and put it up once I can.

[SuperBoy]

So I was thinking we should have some kind of beginners/casual roleplay. I haven't RPed in ages but I wouldn't mind giving it a shot. Don't have a heap of time to dedicate to it though, so casual would be good. No walls of text required and just for fun. Anyone interested?

I haven't RPed since the old days of Pe2k. I'm sure I still got it in me, but I wouldn't mind this idea at all! Great way to get our creative juices flowing.

[Tyler Phoenix]

So I was thinking we should have some kind of beginners/casual roleplay. I haven't RPed in ages but I wouldn't mind giving it a shot. Don't have a heap of time to dedicate to it though, so casual would be good. No walls of text required and just for fun. Anyone interested?

I'm up for this. Haven't RP'd in a while. It'd be good to get back into it and with a new bunch of people =D

[DVB]

I MIGHT make a Power Rangers one if anyone is interested. I could also make a Digimon one.

[SuperBoy]

I MIGHT make a Power Rangers one if anyone is interested. I could also make a Digimon one.

Do whatever you please! Just make sure that you put a lot of thought into your idea and be very detailed! Make it unique and your set, bud!

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Actually Sarah, I had a project going for that. Some people may have known about it, but I don't know. Moving on, I was waiting for WAR to end before I started getting it fairly finished, so I'll get to working on it soon and put it up once I can.

Sounds great, I look forward to it :D Glad there's some interest for it!

[Tyler Phoenix]

I've always wanted to make an RP and I'm quite happy to sit and work on one, I just need to figure out what sorts of things people would want from a Pokemon RP. I'd quite like to work on something different than the usual one. I see a lot of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon fics around, but not many RP's usually, so if I could get some interest in one, I'd happily work/co-work one!

[VeloJello]

I've always wanted to make an RP and I'm quite happy to sit and work on one, I just need to figure out what sorts of things people would want from a Pokemon RP. I'd quite like to work on something different than the usual one. I see a lot of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon fics around, but not many RP's usually, so if I could get some interest in one, I'd happily work/co-work one!

A PMD style RP would be really interesting, actually. And it could also be a good start point for some beginners. :O

[Tyler Phoenix]

A PMD style RP would be really interesting, actually. And it could also be a good start point for some beginners. :O

That was my thinking. With PMD usually only having one or two main characters per team, it would be a good way to get new RPers to work together with each other, or with a more regular and experienced RPer. It would also be a very interesting way to see more of the teams in a Guild or the area, much like in the games you see them around but never interact with them.

[VeloJello]

That was my thinking. With PMD usually only having one or two main characters per team, it would be a good way to get new RPers to work together with each other, or with a more regular and experienced RPer. It would also be a very interesting way to see more of the teams in a Guild or the area, much like in the games you see them around but never interact with them.

Right, the teams could cooperate, and/or people could co-create teams, you mean? I've always loved PMD-related stuff; there's so much there to explore and work with.

[Tyler Phoenix]

Right, the teams could cooperate, and/or people could co-create teams, you mean? I've always loved PMD-related stuff; there's so much there to explore and work with.

Exactly - people could either have their own team, or be assigned a team-mate, or join up with others (that'd need to be figure out) - they could work together on big missions such as Guild Quests if they're used - and as with any PMD story, there is so much that can be done, as it's still a fresh and interesting take on the Pokemon World, with only three full games in the series (if you class Red and Blue as one, Time/Darkness/Sky as another).

[VeloJello]

Exactly - people could either have their own team, or be assigned a team-mate, or join up with others (that'd need to be figure out) - they could work together on big missions such as Guild Quests if they're used - and as with any PMD story, there is so much that can be done, as it's still a fresh and interesting take on the Pokemon World, with only three full games in the series (if you class Red and Blue as one, Time/Darkness/Sky as another).

That would be pretty rad. If you want a brainstorming buddy for all this/just someone to bounce ideas off of, let me know. I could use some more world building and casual RP experience.

[Tyler Phoenix]

That would be pretty rad. If you want a brainstorming buddy for all this/just someone to bounce ideas off of, let me know. I could use some more world building and casual RP experience.

Definitely! I'd need to work things out on a semi-large scale anyway, so yeah, that'd be great :)

[VeloJello]

Definitely! I'd need to work things out on a semi-large scale anyway, so yeah, that'd be great :)

Well just shoot me a PM when you're ready. Looking forward to it! :D

[Saraibre Ryu]

It brings joyful tears to my eyes to see this thread being used. ;-;

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

PMD sounds like fun. It would be cool to have your own team and go on missions! :D

[Tyler Phoenix]

PMD sounds like fun. It would be cool to have your own team and go on missions! :D

With some suggestions from Velocity, tied in with the skeleton idea I had, I'm going to try and work on something once I'm back from the music festival I go on from Thursday-Monday. So probably Monday night, I'll sit down with a huge mug of coffee and get brainstorming fully.

[Grassy_Aggron]

I'm up for a PMD roleplay. Would be interesting, although no guarantees I won't shoot a wall of text at people. "Short" in my definition is like, three+ paragraphs. Ehehehehe.

Would be nice to be able to swap teammates too. Essentially have a bunch of characters, but only ever using up to four at a time on a team at once ;)

Also "skeleton idea", I just imagined skeletal Pokemon. Perhaps a mystery illness... called... Bone Fever. Or something. I dunno. All I know is skeleton Pokemon would be cool.

[Dragon Master Mike]

PMD? I'd join that.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

POKEMON MYSTERY DUNGEON!!!

Yes we need this desperately. The massive lack of PMDing is driving me crazy. I demand this be a thing immediately.

[Tyler Phoenix]

POKEMON MYSTERY DUNGEON!!!

Yes we need this desperately. The massive lack of PMDing is driving me crazy. I demand this be a thing immediately.

I'm working on it. I'm away from tomorrow through Monday, but when I'm back, I'll be working on it! Promise!

[Chibi Altaria]

I've always wanted to make an RP and I'm quite happy to sit and work on one, I just need to figure out what sorts of things people would want from a Pokemon RP. I'd quite like to work on something different than the usual one. I see a lot of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon fics around, but not many RP's usually, so if I could get some interest in one, I'd happily work/co-work one!


AAAAAAAH. I TOTALLY WANNA DO A PMD RP. Nevermind that I haven't RP'ed in...forever. n.n;; But this would be great motivation for my fan-fic, too! So I'm in! I wanna join! And if you need someone to help you think of ideas and such, I'd love to help out. :D

I can see it already... This is going to be good. :cool:

[Winter]

Totally not on what appears to be the same topic as everyone else, but, ah... Would anyone be interested in a RP with a plot that's like a mix between Sword Art Online and Pokemon?

For those that aren't familiar with SAO, it's a manga/anime about a massive multiplayer online game (MMO) played using technology that allows the player to almost feel as though they are living within the game world. The only catch with Sword Art Online is that there is no log out button. There's a mechanism inside the technology that you use to play that hooks up to your head, and if you die within the game, you have a few seconds for someone to use a very hard to find revival item on you, or the mechanism fries your brain and you die. If someone from the outside tries to take off the technology you use to play, the mechanism goes off and you die. The only way for the players to get out of the game alive is for someone to win...by proceeding up through the levels of the game, beating the boss of each floor to gain access to the next, all until you beat the final boss on the 100th level.

Here, it would be modified to a Pokemon MMO, however the technology and "rules" would be fairly similar. It'd take some time and detail to get a full RP write-up done for it, but before I even try...yeah, would anyone be interested?

[SuperBoy]

Totally not on what appears to be the same topic as everyone else, but, ah... Would anyone be interested in a RP with a plot that's like a mix between Sword Art Online and Pokemon?

For those that aren't familiar with SAO, it's a manga/anime about a massive multiplayer online game (MMO) played using technology that allows the player to almost feel as though they are living within the game world. The only catch with Sword Art Online is that there is no log out button. There's a mechanism inside the technology that you use to play that hooks up to your head, and if you die within the game, you have a few seconds for someone to use a very hard to find revival item on you, or the mechanism fries your brain and you die. If someone from the outside tries to take off the technology you use to play, the mechanism goes off and you die. The only way for the players to get out of the game alive is for someone to win...by proceeding up through the levels of the game, beating the boss of each floor to gain access to the next, all until you beat the final boss on the 100th level.

Here, it would be modified to a Pokemon MMO, however the technology and "rules" would be fairly similar. It'd take some time and detail to get a full RP write-up done for it, but before I even try...yeah, would anyone be interested?

Seems like an interesting concept. A Pokemon MMO would be very large scale though and would require long term and frequent commitment from those who join. To get that, just really explore your creative side and really think about how you can make the main conflict large scale as well, something to keep everyone involved and motivated to reach the end goal.

Just an early suggestion!

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Totally not on what appears to be the same topic as everyone else, but, ah... Would anyone be interested in a RP with a plot that's like a mix between Sword Art Online and Pokemon?

For those that aren't familiar with SAO, it's a manga/anime about a massive multiplayer online game (MMO) played using technology that allows the player to almost feel as though they are living within the game world. The only catch with Sword Art Online is that there is no log out button. There's a mechanism inside the technology that you use to play that hooks up to your head, and if you die within the game, you have a few seconds for someone to use a very hard to find revival item on you, or the mechanism fries your brain and you die. If someone from the outside tries to take off the technology you use to play, the mechanism goes off and you die. The only way for the players to get out of the game alive is for someone to win...by proceeding up through the levels of the game, beating the boss of each floor to gain access to the next, all until you beat the final boss on the 100th level.

Here, it would be modified to a Pokemon MMO, however the technology and "rules" would be fairly similar. It'd take some time and detail to get a full RP write-up done for it, but before I even try...yeah, would anyone be interested?

That could be great...If done properly.

I can't say my idea could be for the best, but my take on this idea:

The format of the MMO's gamestyle should be that the Players, initially, either start with 0-2 Pokemon (up to preference) and have the players be combat-capable themselves (like an actual MMORPG). The enemies are other Wild Pokemon, the bosses are really tough Pokemon (just Fully-Evolved Pokemon first, then Pseudo-Legends, then ACTUAL Legends), and you cannot directly capture a Pokemon; instead, as a rare drop, Pokemon Eggs appear, complete with rarity (with rarer Pokemon being stronger). The human and Pokemon, in addition, BOTH have equipment and armor (the humans have to manage weapons as well), and ultimately any player character has an effective party of three at all times, counting himself/herself and his/HER two active Pokemon.

The plot, out of world, is essentially that this MMORPG is the SEQUAL to one that was effectively 'WoW at its prime' Popular, but was bankrupted after some time due to being unable to sell it's other games. The creators of the game took the rights, gave it to a triple-A gaming company, and gave them the rights to work on it, and it's currently in CLOSED Beta. Rather than risk chances, the company decided to find the talented and famous players from the original MMORPG's days and not only invite them to the Beta, but ALSO give them a free Shiny Pokemon of their choice (or some other fancy aesthetic whatnot). The RPers take the role of the invitees, natch, and everyone is inside the video game for pretty much the first time and have JUST gotten out of Tutorial.

This is where it gets interesting: In the REAL WORLD, terrorists barge into the company premises and essentially manage to kill off ALMOST all of the staff (almost), lock down the area, and hook up everyone in the VR machines or whatnot with a kill chip that activates if they dare leave-a thing that the players become aware of. They offer this ultimatum to the local government: they pay truly insane amounts of money, or everyone's dead. The players, if they dare try to leave, get outside help to do so, or die in-game, they die in real life. There are initially no exits out of the MMORPG whatsoever. The terrorists cannot reach where the players go after they log off, though: due to an error in explosives, the only way there is blocked off, so if anyone did manage to escape, they'd be totally free.

However, a heroic programmer, one of the original creators of the game, managed to hide. This ONE guy manages to briefly alter the code of the system and update it. The additional lines of code not only prevent banning (also instant death) but also add a bypass to the kill switch by going to certain dungeons. It was supposed to be the tutorial dungeon they just cleared, or barring that some of the few first ones. Unfortunately, he added a wrong number, and now the only ways out are three of the end-game raids: One against The Original Dragon (Kyurem+Zekrom+Reshiram), one against Arceus, and one against Mewtwo in a fusion of his Mega Formes. He also manages to link in as a voice to the others via an in-game chatbox. Finally, in order to make sure his work could not be undone, he's locked the code to only his privilege through a system so complex hacking it is out of the question. He stowed himself away somewhere the terrorists will never find him the instant his work was done.

The Terrorists realize that changes were made and they can't do anything about them; if they manage to complete the end-game dungeons they've escaped, and they can't reach them in the VR room due to a clever setup that prevents anyone from trying to interfere with them mid-game. Suddenly shifting from the fake reality to the real one is bad for the mental health, and the developers put consideration into that. However, the terrorists have one last trick up their sleeves: there are still empty spots in that VR room and they have a few suicidal manics who would gladly risk their lives. Sending those crazy guys in, they use some system commands the programmer didn't lock to give them end-level gear, max their own level, and the power to auto-instigate PVP with other players in close-range, which means they can instantly summon a (highly-likely to be under-equipped) player to a quick death. They've issued an ultimatum to the players; stay within a few subsets of zones and don't do any combat, on pain of death.

Thus, the RPers must contend with the quest-line from start to cap level to escape, all the while avoiding death by the AI wild Pokemon and bosses and the PC Terrorists out for their blood. If they defeat the endgame raids, they escape and foil the terrorist plot.

I could go into more detail, including the MMORPG plot and mechanics and classes, if you like this idea.

[Winter]

I actually had a fairly different set of ideas, myself, though I could definitely incorporate some of of that suggested plot, Tazz.

[Midnight Sun]

Here, it would be modified to a Pokemon MMO, however the technology and "rules" would be fairly similar. It'd take some time and detail to get a full RP write-up done for it, but before I even try...yeah, would anyone be interested?

I've never watched that anime, but the RP idea sounds really cool. I'd be game, need to get back into RPing and yeah ^^

[Winter]

SAO is kinda hit and miss, really. It's got a good premise, but it's execution wasn't the best...lots of time skips that make character development that has taken place over two years feel really rushed, and things kinda jump around from time to time...plus the romance is a bit obnoxious. Would be taking a bit of a different approach, but not too far off... Guess this means I need to get planning/typing, lol... Don't expect anything from me soon, though. Got work and college, and I'm helping out with another RP that's supposed to be going up very soon.

[Chibi Altaria]

I like the actual SAO plotline, before it delved into ALO. And GGO I have yet to watch, so can't complain there. xD

It's an interesting concept, but it really depends on what you wish to do with it. Could be good!

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

If any help is needed, Winter, I can help make the world of the MMO itself so it keeps people engaged. I mean, no reason to not have the game itself be engaging. Also possibly the gameplay of the MMO if you like the idea I presented above for the bare minimum. Unless you really don't want or need my help, and I can see a lot of reasons why, but I'd like to see this idea of yours flourish, and a good way to do so (IMO) is to have more ideas thrown at it until it becomes awesome on paper and doubly so in practice.

[Neo Emolga]

Here's an interesting proposal.

Combine the MMO idea with the PMD one. I'd go into more detail, but I'm on my phone at the moment.

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Here's an interesting proposal.

Combine the MMO idea with the PMD one. I'd go into more detail, but I'm on my phone at the moment.

I was actually making classes for the MMORPG idea because I really just liked what I had in my head too much, but they really would have only worked for humans...

...Then, this idea, which is probably insanely awesome in its own right, not even getting into the SAO-plot elements that was part of the original idea. The simple concept of PMD+MMO go hand-in-hand, honestly, and on so many levels! Think about it: The MMO mechanics of loot fit perfectly with the PMD style of taking rare treasures from the depths of dungeons, or at least the Explorers games, which I think are the best in the series. The idea of guilds go perfectly with the PMD 'verse. The small player parties allot for PC and NPC companions to both be recruited so you don't have to have friends to do anything (even RAID), so you can do the whole game solo. Alternate characters can be recruited onto the team and swapped out as the team leader at any time, so if you know a certain dungeon packs specific enemies you can switch to a different character. Loot is shared amongst the whole of your team, so every character can go (and if you think about Gates to Infinity, everyone gets EXP while you're doing it, so nobody gets left in the dust)...And of course, Dungeons. I don't think that even needs explaining-randomized floor layouts and foes every time, so even the same dungeon never gets old and grinding in it is far less boring!

Like, holy f***ing s**t! When you think about it, a PMD game looks PRIME to be an MMORPG! I've heard the idea of Pokemon MMOs get slammed repetitively due to its nature, but this? You could honestly go and take this as a game idea without looking like an idiot, because it all just makes so much sense and the mechanics only need so much tweaking to be perfect! It's brilliant! Mind=Blown. Yes, yes yes, yes yes yes, hell f***ing YES! The only fridge logic is how they get used to those raidcally different bodies, but eh, n00b caves exist for a reason! Shut up and take my money!

All hail Neo. He IS The One.

[Grassy_Aggron]

I am game for all of this.

Also, as for getting used to different Pokemon bodies... Ummm... Ditto avatar. Yeah.

Totally. Makes "switching your class" a heck of a lot easier XDDD

[Midnight Sun]

I'm not a huge fan of PMD RPs (don't play Pokemon as main characters so well), but if that's the direction everyone wants to take, then... democracy ^^'

[Winter]

Lol, I'm not a fan of them either. I just don't get into them as well. And really, Tazz, I think I'm good. I had ideas about the MMOs systems and such going into this, and your ideas are pretty different from mine.

[Saraibre Ryu]

You guys are allowed to make more than one RP, you know.

[Winter]

Lol, I know. Sorry, was citing this (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?1683-Role-Play-Cafe-General-Discussion-and-hang-out-about-RP-itself&p=102749&viewfull=1#post102749) post.

[Chibi Altaria]

Hmm... PMD and an SAO type MMO could be great if combined well. I'd like to see how it pans out. :D I've got no ideas of my own, really, at the moment.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

You guys are allowed to make more than one RP, you know.

Haha this!

I hope we have a range of RPs to suit everyone. I know I'll try and join in if there's a beginners/casual Pokemon one. :D

[Winter]

Haha this!

I hope we have a range of RPs to suit everyone. I know I'll try and join in if there's a beginners/casual Pokemon one. :D

I'm kinda surprised no one has replied to this. XD

I dunno about range, but RPs don't usually have a "skill" restriction or activity designation, unless it's like, WAR. Most of us who have been RPing a while here are pretty welcoming to beginners--we're not gonna bite your head off if you have smaller posts (actually most of us post text walls because we enjoy being wordy, not because it's required, and we don't expect the same of you) or accidentally do something wrong. So really, every RP could be a beginner's RP if a beginner decides to sign up and join it. As for a "casual" RP...posting speed is really determined by those in the RP. Not everyone makes ridiculously fast posts, and even when they do, they still have to wait for the next person to post, which may take longer. I've been in RPs where we kept it going for what seemed like forever, but it took weeks for almost every one of the four of us RPing to reply because we all had normal life stuff to do before we could get a full reply out. Also been in RPs where everyone else posted at normal speeds, and we had two speed-of-light posters who would have pages of stuff posted before anyone else got a chance...those people were kindly asked to slow down.

At this point, a lot of the RPers I know on PXR have lives to attend to. We can't just sit at the computer all day waiting for replies so we can scramble to write one down (which I will admit to doing back in middle school, lol), so you can expect most RPs to go at a decent to slower posting pace. So really, try looking at every RP as an opportunity, Sarah, if you like the plot, give signing up a try.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

You're definitely right. The skill/activity of an RP is set by the people in it. I guess all I meant by beginners/casual was an RP with a simple/easy to follow plot where I don't need to read walls of text in order to keep up. xD For example, all the tech in previous WAR RPs has put me off because I don't know anything about weaponry and find it all too complicated haha. Not to mention all the rules and seriousness of it all. I know everyone would be really welcoming to beginners no matter the RP and that interesting plots probably make the "best" RPs, I'd just like to see some simple ones too and I think they might be a way for people who might have previously felt intimidated by RPing to give it a shot. :) I know GCEA really worked nicely in that way.

I know the more involved RPs probably aren't as scary as they seem, this is just how I feel as a non-RPer.

[SuperBoy]

You're definitely right. The skill/activity of an RP is set by the people in it. I guess all I meant by beginners/casual was an RP with a simple/easy to follow plot where I don't need to read walls of text in order to keep up. xD For example, all the tech in previous WAR RPs has put me off because I don't know anything about weaponry and find it all too complicated haha. Not to mention all the rules and seriousness of it all. I know everyone would be really welcoming to beginners no matter the RP and that interesting plots probably make the "best" RPs, I'd just like to see some simple ones too and I think they might be a way for people who might have previously felt intimidated by RPing to give it a shot. :) I know GCEA really worked nicely in that way.

I know the more involved RPs probably aren't as scary as they seem, this is just how I feel as a non-RPer.

I get where you're coming from. You aren't asking for a beginner/rookie RP necessarily, but more of a simple RP. The plots in the WAR and Team RPs are usually intense and extremely in-depth, so it would be refreshing to see something less serious. I'm sure whenever one finds the time, he/she will craft an RP that's less intense and more casual friendly.

[Tyler Phoenix]

I'm currently cracking on with a PMD story which I intend to be quite easy-going to begin with. It would develop more as time went on, but sign-ups would stay open indefinitely and people's first missions/etc would always be easier and it'd be a way to develop people's skills and the like. ^^

[Chibi Altaria]

I'm currently cracking on with a PMD story which I intend to be quite easy-going to begin with. It would develop more as time went on, but sign-ups would stay open indefinitely and people's first missions/etc would always be easier and it'd be a way to develop people's skills and the like. ^^


I'm good with this. :3 I was browsing the new Team RP idea going on in the Groups section, and I don't love it. I mean, it's fine and all, but for newer RPers (much like myself) it's a lot to get your head around. For one thing, it seems way too in-depth for my liking. And cause rust and Neo are probably running the thing it'll most likely be futuristic with weapons like guns and such that I have no idea how to use, or even the anatomy of. xD So something like a PMD RP, which is more my style, cause I don't totally love using humans, seems great. And I'm totally on board to help with ideas.

If you want to make the RP world larger later, that's fine. But I think starting off smaller first might be a better idea. It'd be more likely to bring in new RPers. n.n

[Neo Emolga]

Eh, I apologize if I've scared people off in RPs. Rust and I usually like to develop weaponry and ordinance in an RP to give it a ever-changing feel as new things are implemented and new technologies and weaponry are introduced to push people to communicate, strategize, and describe epic battles, character struggles, and movie-like plot development. Our mission isn't to scare people off, but more like to present and encourage RPers to challenge each other by using resourceful thinking, wit, and creativity to invent and strategize new approaches to challenge and overcome the opposition.

I understand if some people would prefer a more casual RP. My only thing is I'm not a big fan of an RP that progresses really, really slowly, as in one post a week. I lose interest quickly, get distracted from trying to progress the RP further, and then often what happens is it falls through the cracks.

I think the better approach here is for a casual RP, encourage people to stick with posts that are one MS Word page or less. It's daunting for new guys that see massive, five-page posts and feel they need to push themselves to mimic their effort when that kind of thing may be overwhelming to a new person. But an RP where everyone is encouraged to keep it casual and easy might be a more comfortable experience for everyone.

[Tyler Phoenix]

Heyhey folsk - I'm well into the base development for my PMD RP now, and I've got a question to throw out about an idea I've had that REALLY fits what I'm after here (I think, anyway - I hope you guys agree).

As it's a PMD RP, I'd like to open the story to each player with a questionairre, where their answers will then decide their starter. While I realise this means you aren't choosing your starter, it does fit the games very well and add a different edge to the RP - and of course if you REALLY aren't happy with your starter choice, we can talk about it.

I just feel this would make a nice homage to the games (as much as you could just reset and reset in the games).

I'm already starting to think of questions and get a list of possible starters ready including Magikarp so the sooner I can get some feedback, the better. Appreciate it guys!

[Chibi Altaria]

Heyhey folsk - I'm well into the base development for my PMD RP now, and I've got a question to throw out about an idea I've had that REALLY fits what I'm after here (I think, anyway - I hope you guys agree).

As it's a PMD RP, I'd like to open the story to each player with a questionairre, where their answers will then decide their starter. While I realise this means you aren't choosing your starter, it does fit the games very well and add a different edge to the RP - and of course if you REALLY aren't happy with your starter choice, we can talk about it.

I just feel this would make a nice homage to the games (as much as you could just reset and reset in the games).

I'm already starting to think of questions and get a list of possible starters ready including Magikarp so the sooner I can get some feedback, the better. Appreciate it guys!


I LOVE IT. LET'S DO IT.

I'm totally up for a personality pop-quiz. I love quizzes in general. Cx I also think this will be good because it'd give me a chance to use a Pokemon that I may not have been before. Are you going to use the Pokemon in the previous PMD games as starters, or make up a list of new ones? Or maybe combine it? I think that the quiz should be optional - for those who wish to take it, and those who don't. Or, like you said, just make it standard and if someone doesn't like what they get, to discuss changing with you. But I really like it! Good thinking!

[The Nonexistent Tazz]

Heyhey folsk - I'm well into the base development for my PMD RP now, and I've got a question to throw out about an idea I've had that REALLY fits what I'm after here (I think, anyway - I hope you guys agree).

As it's a PMD RP, I'd like to open the story to each player with a questionairre, where their answers will then decide their starter. While I realise this means you aren't choosing your starter, it does fit the games very well and add a different edge to the RP - and of course if you REALLY aren't happy with your starter choice, we can talk about it.

I just feel this would make a nice homage to the games (as much as you could just reset and reset in the games).

I'm already starting to think of questions and get a list of possible starters ready including Magikarp so the sooner I can get some feedback, the better. Appreciate it guys!

No!

No no no no no no no no NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Believe it or not, that is a REALLY bad idea, mate!

While I really like how you're thinking of the homage to the games, it is in the RP's best interest to have people sign up as what they will. No matter WHAT, restricting Pokemon choice is really bad in general unless it is EXTREMELY PLOT CRITICAL, and I really doubt there is a plot reason behind why we can't play different/Evolved Pokemon. Some people just like freedom of choice. This goes TRIPLE if you're planning on making everyone go through the quiz. The only Pokemon that should consistently be banned are the Legendary/Mythic Pokemon and Ditto for having very powerful abilities (Yes, Transform is a REALLY powerful ability). This should really extend to all forms of the RPer's character; restrictions based on personality, back story, moral alignment, faction alignment, and other such things should be treated with caution. Some people would like to play as solo explorers or even outright rogues; you shouldn't give those people the short end of the stick. That, and it's really just a waste of time-if someone really doesn't want to play as a specific Pokemon, then he will come to you on it, and those will be the people who even BOTHER with the quiz at all. The quiz just seems frustrating, needless, a waste of time and ultimately only a select few people would bother with it at all, so you're just saving yourself time by giving people a choice and saying what's banned and what isn't up-front.

Do you follow my reasoning, mate?

[Neo Emolga]

With the PMD idea, at first I didn't think the quiz would make all that much of a difference, but Tazz brings up a lot of good points. For some people, it could be a fun and new experience, while for others, it could be a deal-breaker on their participation. From a personal standpoint, there are Pokémon I'd definitely welcome giving a try, a few I feel neutral about but would try anyway, and others I really just don't want to touch.

Second, the quiz sounds like something that's going to be a load of work to figure out, balance, and ultimately employ and hope it works correctly. You'd actually be better off using an already made Pokémon personality test, even though yeah, there's nothing stopping someone from taking it over and over again until they get something they want.

Ultimately, I say it's just not worth all the extra trouble.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

I think the quiz is a cute idea. Making it optional or as an additional thing could be a good idea so that no one is stuck with something they don't like. So then people could try it and if they don't like the Pokemon they get, they can just pick their own? I'm looking forward to seeing how it all goes. :)

[Chibi Altaria]

I don't see what all the 'hate' on the quiz is about. It's an awesome idea. If people don't want to participate in it, make it optional. I'd like to have a go at it just for fun, anyway. I don't need to be whatever Pokemon it pops up with.

[Finch]

I like the quiz idea, and the only aspect that needs to be optional in my humble opinon is signing up at all. If you can implement it, I say go for it. And if anyone's put off by the lack of starter choice they should join something else.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

The only thing to consider is whether people might not want to participate at all if they got a Pokemon they don't like. In which case, making it optional solves the problem. I know you could just say 'too bad, don't join', which is fair enough, but we don't have a giant RP community here yet, so it's probably best to get as many people wanting to join in as possible.

I do like the quiz idea though. :D

[Finch]

This is either a stroke of genius or a load of nonsense, but it may be worth considering the questionnaire being compulsory with a view to making it optional later if a certain threshold of players wasn't met by a deadline. So long as everyone knew that was the case going in it would still be "fair" on those wanting to have their starter assigned via the quiz.

Also worth noting is that it's perfectly viable to run an RP with a small player group. For the more casual/newbie-friendly feel you're hoping to capture fewer characters = less confusion.

[SuperBoy]

The idea of implementing a questionnaire is interesting. I'm for it as long as it's optional (I know I'd probably take it). However, do take Neo and Tazz's opinions into consideration. Balancing comes into play, so make sure you work out all of those kinks before releasing the final product. Those who choose who they want vs. those who assume the role of what they're given could cause some trouble, but if it's optional, it really shouldn't.

Good luck, dude.

[Chibi Altaria]

Sooooooo any news on this rumoured PMD-esque RP? O:

[Neo Emolga]

Sooooooo any news on this rumoured PMD-esque RP? O:

Yeah, I'd like a PMD-esque RP as well. I have this one I made a few years back. Would anyone be interested? I would like to make some adjustments to it (especially with the Scorned, they don't seem to fit all that well but I would like for some threat to be out there), so please, I'm very open to suggestions:


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/Ultradyne/PMDSalvationCrusade.png
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Salvation’s Crusade

THE STORY

In a galaxy many light years away lies the Pokémon world of Kokoro. For many years, Kokoro had been a paradise, with many Pokémon creating small towns and villages that were established in union with nature. Meanwhile, the planet was brimming with a strong presence of mysterious Cyan Energy, which allowed Pokémon to perform abilities, magic, and art never touched before by Pokémon from other worlds, hence how the mystics of Kokoro came to be.

In time, humans from another world had discovered Kokoro, and had settled there for some time. In the beginning, they had established facilities, small enclosed farms, living quarters, power plants, and other establishments. At first, the Pokémon that lived on Kokoro were undecided about the humans after they saw the establishments they created. Meanwhile, the humans, not knowing the Pokémon had taken notice of their structures on Kokoro and its three moons, took special care to build only what they needed, and only built their colonies on deserted plains, wastelands, and deserts to avoid destroying the habitats of Pokémon. In time, once the primary establishments were created, they stopped building, and only stayed on the planet to conduct research and observe its species of plants, Pokémon, minerals, and other aspects.

While the humans investigated the planet, the native Pokémon debated about what was to be done about them. Some of them felt the humans were intruders, while others felt the humans had not harmed anyone, and many Pokémon defended them by mentioning cases where injured Pokémon were treated by them, and that the humans had taken care to make sure they damaged as little as possible by only settling on land that was only lightly inhabited. Regardless, under the command of Chieftain Scarmin the Tyranitar, his clan, Roaring Thunder, allied with Midnight Claw under the command of Dirge the Weavile, and the Adamant Swarm, led by Vrax the Accelgor, had opposed the arrival of the humans. Together, with their many allies, they had decided to force the humans off of Kokoro and its three moons by attacking them. Even though the humans had not even injured or captured a single Pokémon while they were there, they were mercilessly assaulted and killed, and had no chance to defend themselves because of the sudden, unexpected attack. In a hasty evacuation, the surviving humans left Kokoro and all of their establishments behind. Scarmin and the other clan leaders, happily arrogant about their accomplishments, left the human colonies to the elements, feeling they weren’t worth the effort of destroying them, and decided to let Mother Nature demolish them through time and allow them to serve as an example to all intruders that dared to consider settling upon the paradise planet. Little did they know, these colonies were made to withstand the harshest elements, and would stand the test of time for decades.

To ensure no humans would ever return to Kokoro, Scarmin ordered his mystics to permanently encase Kokoro with the Ward of Vindication, a spiritual encasing that would brand any human that stepped within it with the Heretic Brand, a curse that would mark the spirit of a human like a ethereal tattoo and cause physical, mental, and spiritual impairment and pain to them.

There were many Pokémon that believed the humans didn’t deserve such harsh cruelty and punishment, but with them gone and no sign of them ever coming back, the issue was laid to rest…

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Seven years later, the mystics of Kokoro foresaw the dark coming of what they called “The Scorned,” demonic, macabre demons from a foreign world called Shingai that traveled the expanse of space and time in dark, gnarled vessels that resembled burning, volcanic rocks in their appearance. In their visions, these demons were like hulking gargoyles, only darkened in color, with many horns, spikes, and other jagged projections coming from their bodies. Meanwhile, they were capable of many dark magic and summoning powers, far beyond what even the mystics of Kokoro had. As time went on, they became the material of nightmares, causing Pokémon to sleep restlessly as the dark visions dug away at their souls…

Signs of their dark coming were proven as crops began to fail, and areas that were once lively mountains, radiant grasslands, and paradise rainforests became blighted and cursed as the land itself turned black and twisted. Meanwhile, disease had begun to spread among the Pokémon, causing many of them to be overcome by plague and sickness. It was then that the mystics had predicted that the Scorned would arrive in only five days, and would regard Kokoro as a ripe, new world to infest with their macabre presence…

The legendary Pokémon of Kokoro tried to use their powers to fight and counteract the dark plague of the Scorned, but even their abilities seemed to falter against the scourge. In a desperate effort, they had gone to the abandoned colonies of the humans that had retreated in fear several years ago, hoping their medicines, technologies, and innovations could help the now suffering Pokémon of Kokoro, and hopefully provide some defense against the incoming Scorned army that was only days away…

Upon arriving at the lost derelicts of the humans, it was then that the legendary Mew had beheld a vision, a dream where she saw that the humans had in fact established a Defense Matrix Barrier that was made to protect Kokoro and preserve the precious paradise planet, using the command center on Kokoro as the host nexus while the other facilities located in various locations on the planet were used to form the protective plasma shield around Kokoro in case of an emergency. Meanwhile, the vast amounts of medicines, technology, and even the weaponry of humans found in the many facilities, laboratories, and compounds could be used against the incoming Scorned while giving the Pokémon a chance to recover from the Plague of the Scorned, and defend the beautiful planet from the horrid, foreign invaders.

In tears, Mew explained the situation to the other legendaries, telling them that the humans had only meant well for the planet, and tried to protect Kokoro even from the very beginning. However, as the Pokémon soon discovered, only humans were capable of understanding the English text on the operations manuals and only they could operate the machines and computers that were needed to bring the facilities back online, the only hope the Pokémon of Kokoro had now.

With a heavy heart, Mew decided the only way to restore hope was to summon a group of humans to Kokoro, only they would have to arrive as Pokémon to hide their humanity from the vengeful and violent Kokoro Pokémon clans that had originally harmed their kind, and to shield them from the Ward of Vindication. However, with the clans’ mystics and ever-watching eyes, she knew it was only a matter of time before they were discovered.

Many of the legendaries were in despair, feeling it would be impossible for the humans to ever forgive the Pokémon of Kokoro and come to their aid after the heartless cruelty that was done to them. However, Mew, hoping with all her heart, decided to at least try, knowing everything would be lost if they failed. From the bottom of her soul, she had hoped that the humans she called upon would be willing to forgive what was done to them, help turn the facilities back online, and help prepare the Pokémon of Kokoro to defend their beloved world from the incoming scourge. Time was rapidly running out, and this was the only hope the Pokémon of Kokoro had…

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Only moments ago, the message had reached a few of those humans in the form of a vivid dream unlike anything you had ever experienced before…

My name is Mew, one of the legendary Pokémon of the world of Kokoro. I have felt your presence, and from the heart of my soul to yours, I must give you my most sincere apologies, for what was done to your kind on behalf of our people was heartless and cruel. Years ago, humans like you settled upon our world, only to be violently driven off by many of our own kind. However, many others like myself opposed this action, only it was far too late for us to intervene before they had taken action.

Now, we are facing dark and desperate times, as the coming of the Scorned will mark the end of our world if no one stops them. Many of us have fallen sick to their disease, while others are starving as our food supplies are spoiled and blighted. However, your people had left behind resources and facilities that could help cure our sick, restore our food supplies, and help defend our planet. As we have discovered, only humans like you are capable of putting these machines back in operation.

Please, I beg of you… find it in your heart to forgive us. Without you, we are lost…

It was then that they were taken from their sleep to the world of Kokoro to be reborn as a Pokémon. However, even as they woke up upon the paradise world, Mew could not tell if they would truly help the Pokémon of Kokoro, or whether they would seek vengeance for the savage murders that were done to their fellow man. She knew… it was the risk she would have to take…

It’s up to you to decide if the world deserves to be saved…

THE SCENARIO SURROUNDING KOKORO

At the moment, most Pokémon and the legendaries are willing to help the humans achieve their goal of reactivating the human facilities that the Pokémon of Kokoro now depend upon. However, not everyone believes they will save the world of Kokoro. The united clans feel confident about attempting to take on the Scorned by themselves, even though they stand questionable chance of success by themselves. They also know about the plan to reactivate the facilities, and like before, they regard the once-human Pokémon as sacrilege, and intend on eliminating them to prevent them from using their wicked machines and from stealing the glory they believe they will achieve when the battle against the Scorned initiates.

NOTES:

You can have your character be one of the humans turned into Pokémon, or be a member (RPing as one of the leaders is fine as well) of one of the three clans, seeking to claim the glory of defeating the Scorned without the need of human technology.

Once human characters, now as a Pokémon, can understand Pokéspeech (like the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games). Designate what is in human English by using < and > marks in the place of quotation marks in your RP posts when characters are speaking. Meanwhile, designate what is said in Pokéspeech by using normal quotation marks. The Pokémon of Kokoro cannot understand human English, but fellow RPer characters can. Your character can speak in human English to another RP character to hide their conversations from Pokémon NPCs, but it will give away the fact they were once humans, which may draw the attention of the clans. RPers who are controlling clan members may use this against you. Assume your character can also understand the operation manuals and the computers of the human facilities left behind by the first humans that landed upon Kokoro. You can also assume the operations aren’t overly complex, and that your character does not need to be a skilled scientist, engineer, or technician to understand and operate the facilities. Unlike the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games, while your character has gone from human to Pokémon, all of their memories are intact.

Finally, the Scorned arrive when the RP hits the fifteenth page, whether Kokoro is ready or not…

THE CLANS OF KOKORO

Most of the Pokémon in Kokoro live in peace, but there are three clans that are known and feared, all of which rule by strength and might. Together, they are unified with common goals, one of them being the destruction of humans.

The clans know that humans have been summoned to Kokoro thanks to the mystics and their Cyan Energy. They will attempt to find them and stop them to prevent them from stealing their glory, and because they are regarded as filthy invaders. Even the Pokémon that are helping the humans are regarded as enemies as well, and will suffer the same consequences.

ROARING THUNDER – Lead by Chieftain Scarmin the Tyranitar, the Roaring Thunder clan is merciless, and firmly believes might makes right. Mainly dominated by large, fully evolved, and heavy Pokémon, the Roaring Thunder clan is an aggressive faction, and firmly believes they can overcome the Scorned, even though many of them have fallen sick to the pestilence that has continued to spread across the land.

MIDNIGHT CLAW – Commanded by the roguish Weavile named Dirge, the Midnight Claw clan consists of very fast and agile Pokémon who are notorious thieves, pillagers, raiders, and muggers. With supplies low, they’ve had to become much more active in taking from fellow Pokémon in what they believe is simply a survival of the fittest, followed by their person credo of only the strong and quick deserve to survive. Naturally fearless, they aren’t intimated by the Scorned, even though they really should be…

ADAMANT SWARM - Led by Vrax the Accelgor, Adamant Swarm is clearly the largest clan by far, consisting of many Bug type Pokémon, as well as many other Pokémon that produce in massive droves, such as Zubat, Ratatta, and many others. Individually, these clan members aren’t strong, but as an overwhelming pack, they can overcome some of even the largest and toughest adversaries. Many of them have fallen to the dark scourges of the Scorned, and they want retribution at whatever the cost.

CRITICAL MISSION OBJECTIVES

If you are going to help the Pokémon of Kokoro, they will need the following to prepare them before the Scorned attack. While not every one of these objectives is needed, having as many done as possible will give the Pokémon a greater chance of surviving the incoming Scorned invasion. Some human compounds will the same resources as others, but activating these same resources will allow for further widespread distribution.

Activating each type of these resources at a human-based location requires three posts (which can be done cooperatively with another RPer character). On the third post, the resource comes online and is ready for use and distribution to the Kokoro defenders.

Human compounds are designated on the maps, and they may contain any of the following resources to help the Pokémon of Kokoro:

POWER PLANTS – Most of the compounds have a small power plant that needs to be activated before anything else can come online. Meanwhile, running electricity and power allows for operations to continue around the clock.

THE DEFENSE MATRIX – The Defense Matrix, a plasma energy barrier, that humans had built was made as a preemptive defense against meteors, comets, asteroids, and other such entities, but it will provide a strong enough barrier to repel most of the major superweapon attacks of the Scorned, and will serve as the strongest defense measure that the Pokémon of Kokoro can use in the upcoming war. In order to be activated, the Defense Matrix’s Hub Control station at the Nexus Base on Apex Island needs to be turned online first, followed by the Defense Matrix Relay Stations at Echo Base and Janus Station. Once this is done, it is estimated that the attack integrity of the Scorned will be cut in half, an absolutely crucial amount if Kokoro is to survive the Scorned assault..

MEDICAL ENGINEERING BAYS – These facilities were used for the creation and research of medical supplies, many of which have been well-preserved even after seven years of neglect. Medical engineering bays have many stockpiled pharmaceuticals and medical supplies that could help permanently cure the sicknesses that the Pokémon of Kokoro are facing and make them immune to the diseases that the Scorned are trying to spread. Meanwhile, machinery that can be used to make more medical supplies still waits in perfect, preserved condition. The more of these medical bays that are active, the more Pokémon will be ready to help defend the planet, as opposed to lying in bed too sick to fight. Meanwhile, these facilities will also be ready and waiting to help Pokémon injured from the impending war get back to the fight sooner, something that may just mean the difference between victory and defeat.

MUNITIONS COMPOUNDS – While not every Pokémon can use a human firearm, there are still many that can to some extent. Meanwhile, the humans that landed upon Kokoro had also prepared deployable SAM (surface-to-air missile) sites, which could also prove vital in defending Kokoro by striking as many Scorned out of the skies as possible before they even have a chance to land upon the planet’s surface. These same compounds also contain communication radios and headsets which are simple in construction and can be easily used by any Pokémon, along with other military-grade equipment, including landmines, remote explosives, night-vision goggles, and thermal sensors. The Scorned are not expecting superior human weapons and technology like these to be used against them, and that ignorance will not serve them well if these resources are acquired and successfully distributed among the Kokoro defenders.

E.D.E.N. TECHNOLOGY – E.D.E.N. (Environmentally Destructive Entity Neutralizer) technology has the capability of removing the blight and disease that has claimed many treasured forests and vital crops that Pokémon depend upon for survival. Meanwhile, it can also be used to revive spoiled and diseased food and cleanse water that has been tainted. Well-fed and revitalized Pokémon are far better fighters, and the very future survival of Kokoro now depends on this essential technology.

ZENITH AUTOMATIED ARCHITECTURE – The Zenith System designed by humans allowed for defense structures to be constructed and prepared almost instantly at any moment’s notice. This allowed for defense bunkers, sentry towers, command compounds, and armament stations to be built within seconds as buildings literally unfolded from metallic boxes, almost like a “pop-up” book. Meanwhile, the initial boxes could easily be transported and deployed anywhere. Needless to say, these structures will serve as superior defense positions and fortifications whereas the sharpened stakes and the stone walls of the native Pokémon towns simply won’t be enough.

EXCALIBUR ROBOTIC DEFENDERS – Excalibur robots, versatile in many roles and occupations that were originally deemed too dangerous for humans, can be recalibrated to serve from role to another, one of which includes defense from recognized enemy forces. Powered by incredible artificial intelligence, these machines were built to withstand heavy punishment and dangerous environmental conditions with their superior construction, weaponry, and armor. In the inevitable battle to come, they are potential soldiers that will know no fear, pain, or hesitation, and will not stop until destroyed. Meanwhile, these defense robots, if all of them are activated and strategically deployed, will boost the defending Kokoro forces by at least 35%, a vital difference that can make a successful defense that much more of a possibility.

RAGNAROK GUNSHIPS/TRANSPORTS – Not every transport that the humans initially brought with them was used in the evacuation. A rare few human bases still may have gunships and transports left behind, which if reactivated, will allow faster travel around the world (RP “teleporting” from location to location becomes legal), allowing Pokémon, supplies, and resources to be moved from one location to another with blazing speed while saving precious time, a resource that the Kokoro defense only has so much of…

Meanwhile, Ragnarok Gunships come equipped with the most superior power armor humans are capable of making, come armed with some of the deadliest weaponry known to mankind, and are actually superior to most of the vessels that the Scorned are using. However, while these transports and gunships have been simplified to the point where any human can pilot them, only once-human Pokémon will be able to use them. Normal Pokémon without knowledge of the English language won’t understand the English commands and input prompts that the vessels require. However, normal Pokémon inhabitants of Kokoro will be able to at least use the gunner positions with some basic understanding.

THE WORLD OF KOKORO

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Major locations/cities are designated with a large white dot, while smaller locations/towns are designated with a small white dot. Names of human locations are marked in blue while names of Pokémon towns and cities are marked with green.


APEX ISLAND

NEXUS BASE – The Nexus base was the very core of the human operation on Kokoro, equipped with everything the base needed. Most of the base is in good condition, as the humans had evacuated as soon as they could once emergency broadcasts went out. The humans, even though they were armed with the weaponry to defend themselves, decided to leave without trying to fight the attacking Pokémon. Now, it serves as the central most important facility that the Kokoro defenders need activated.

Nexus Base has the following resources:
Power Plant – Necessary to go online
The Defense Matrix – Has the primary hub, which must be activated before the relay stations at Janus Station and Echo Base are turned on.
Medical Engineering Bays
Munitions Compounds
E.D.E.N. Technology
Zenith Automated Architecture
Excalibur Robotic Defenders
Ragnarok Gunships and Transports

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LASA

SOUTHWATCH – A major costal city dominated by Pokémon, and is the home of the Midnight Claw clan. Lately, the Pokémon of Southwatch have had numerous difficulties with growing food, and starvation has been an escalating problem as the area around the city becomes further and further blighted. Meanwhile, the first signs of the spreading plague have been sighted in Southwatch, causing many of the Pokémon to begin worrying.

Quintas – A small town originally founded by Water type Pokémon. Like Southwatch, Quintas suffers from a lack of food supplies. Quintas is also home to several Midnight Claw clan members.

Tepa – Originally a haven for Grass type Pokémon, Tepa has succumbed to blight, and as a result, many of the Grass type Pokémon here suffer from the same diseases which have left many dead, and many others dying. The Mightnight Claw clan has little influence here, but they are well known.

Tokan – Consisting of many Electric, Fire, and Dragon Pokémon, Tokan is a peaceful and tranquil town, but now suffers from having badly tainted drinking water, and their underground wells have been badly polluted. Meanwhile, Tokan has no connections to any of the three clans.

Paratan – Mostly Normal type Pokémon live here, though they welcome anyone to live among them. At the moment, Paratan is one of the lucky towns, and is still able to grow their own food, irrigate their wells with clean water, and seem to be relatively healthy. However, they don’t know how long that will last. Paratan has no connections to any of the clans.

Anya – Anya has been hit hard with pestilence, and as a result, many of the Pokémon that used to live here have migrated to either Paratan or Tokan. However, there are many still too sick to move, and the families that refuse to leave their loved ones behind. Anya has no connections to any of the clans.

JANUS STATION – A human communications and technology center which was one of the first compounds to go down in the attack. As a result, the alert about the Pokémon attack never went out, and as a result, the other outposts weren’t prepared for the attack either.

Janus Station has the following resources:
Power Plant – Necessary to go online
Defense Matrix Relay Station (must have the Hub at the Nexus Base turned on first)
Munitions Compounds
E.D.E.N. Technology
Zenith Automated Architecture
Ragnarok Gunships and Transports

Washington Depot – A small but significant depot that was mainly used for medical, biological, and chemical research. Weaponry was severely limited, and the humans had very little means to defend themselves during the attack.

Washington Depot has the following resources:
Power Plant – Necessary to go online
Medical Engineering Bays
E.D.E.N. Technology

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KARAN

FARAK – Farak, once a welcoming metropolis for Pokémon of all types, has been hit the hardest of all Pokémon cities. Barely surviving, the graveyard continues to fill as the pestilence spreads further and the food supply has run dangerously low, to the point where Pokémon have resorted to eating spoiled food to try and survive. Meanwhile, the city does have heavy connections and is home to the Adamant Swarm clan and some connections to Roaring Thunder clan.

Freespring – A natural haven for Grass, Water, and Flying type Pokémon, Freespring used to be jubilant and lively before the impending doom was foretold. Now, the very lake that supports Freespring has become tainted, and the drinking water is simply unusable. Without its spring purified, the town will not survive for long. Meanwhile, the town does have connections to the Adamant Swarm clan.

Capo – A small town with many Pokémon types who specialize in handicrafts. At the moment, Capo’s issues with the incoming Scorned are minor, but the citizens are fearful that what happened to the other towns will happen to them soon. Capo has slight connections to the Adamant Swarm clan.

Jylasa – Seemingly now vacant, Jylasa used to be a home for Rock, Ground, and Poison type Pokémon, but has now gone mysteriously quiet, and no one truly knows what happened to the town’s citizens.

Turova – Mainly a refuge for Dark and Ghost Pokémon, Turova suffers from a strange sickness that has left many of the citizens blind, deaf, or crippled. Because of their desperation, Turova’s citizens have turned against the clans, strongly hoping that the humans will be able to activate the nearby facilities to help them.

Liberty Station – Originally intended to monitor Pokémon activity on Karan, Liberty Station’s humans were attacked brutally by the Adamant Swarm clan, and had very little in the ways of escapees.

Liberty Station has the following resources:
Power Plant – Necessary to go online
Medical Engineering Bays
E.D.E.N. Technology
Ragnarok Gunships and Transports

Ramos Outpost – Ramos Outpost was originally intended to be a military outpost that would help the humans protect Kokoro from any foreign entities. What they didn’t expect was for Kokoro’s Pokémon to attack them instead. In their last moments, they attempted to contact Janus Station, only by then, the communications had gone dead, and were left to have to evacuate on their own.

Ramos Outpost has the following resources:
Power Plant – Necessary to go online
Munitions Compounds
Zenith Automated Architecture
Excalibur Robotic Defenders
Ragnarok Gunships and Transports

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HYAND

ARAMAS – Aramas has become one of the forefront defenders in the upcoming war, mainly for the fact that the large Pokémon city has only suffered slightly from the diseases and blights of the Scorned. Knowing they carry most of the dependence on the world, these Pokémon have also thrown away their ties with the three clans, and now support Mew and the movement to try and reactivate the human facilities, willing to help the once-human Pokémon in any way they can.

SUNMAR – Strangely, the coastal city of Sunmar hasn’t seen sunlight for weeks upon weeks, and the rain that continues to fall has drowned crops with fetid water. Meanwhile, flooding has become a major problem, with many homes destroyed and carried away with the mass erosion. As a result, many Pokémon are desperate for food and shelter. Meanwhile, Sunmar has some connections to the Roaring Thunder clan.

RASAMA – While the food and drinking water supplies of Rasama are still intact, disease and sickness is what has been devastating the major capital city of Hyand. As home of the Roaring Thunder clan, Scarmin the Tyranitar is still honored as a hero, even though the warrior chieftain seems to be unaware of solutions to help the suffering city.

Havenlake – Strangely, this small town of mainly Water and Grass Pokémon have had crops fail, though the water seems to be fine. However, many of these Pokémon are very reluctant to drink the water, especially considering Rasama’s situation in the south. Meanwhile, Havenlake has strong connections to the Roaring Thunder clan.

Tanrock – Home to many Ground and Rock Pokémon, this ancient town has seen many disasters, but nothing like this. Tanrock has had a strange strain of sickness as well, leaving Pokémon seemingly alive and well one day, but then dead less than 24 hours later. Like Havenlake, Tanrock has connections with the Roaring Thunder clan.

Southridge – As a town of many Water, Flying, and Grass types, Southridge is another one of those rare few towns that suffers from only minor problems. However, their major problem is being very inept at fighting and warfare, leaving other nearby towns questioning how they will endure the upcoming war if they are directly attacked. Meanwhile, Southridge only has minor relations to the Roaring Thunder clan.

Junater – Mainly consisting of Electric, Fire, and Normal type Pokémon, Junater has only been inconvenienced by the blights, having to use a field a few miles away from town to grow crops and draw up clean water. Meanwhile, the diseases have been slightly curable with their own medicines, but every day, the situation grows worse little by little. Junater has no connections to the clans.

Misha – Misha, a town of Psychic and Steel types, has been one of the major centers of issues, and recently, the town had to be quarantined because of seriously blighted and sundered land, and macabre sicknesses that have left the Pokémon there in shambles. Pokémon from outside towns are strongly advised not to go into Misha, and unfortunately, Pokémon already in the troubled town are forced to stay there to prevent their diseases from spreading to other towns. Misha has no connections to any of the clans.

Talacola – Home to Fighting type Pokémon, Talacola, like its bigger brother city Aramas, also has remained free of many of the other serious plagues that haunt the other cities of Kokoro. They too, have supported Mew’s efforts to now use human technology to restore the world, and help them prepare to fight off the incoming Scorned.

ECHO BASE – A large desert base that was brutally attacked by the Roaring Thunder clan. Most of the human personnel that were here were able to see Scarmin’s massive force incoming, and most of the humans had evacuated before Scarmin’s force arrived. As a major air base, there are still many flying transports and gunships that haven’t flown since the human evacuation.

Echo Base has the following resources:
Power Plant – Necessary to go online
Defense Matrix Relay Station (must have the Hub at the Nexus Base turned on first)
Munitions Compounds
Medical Engineering Bays
Zenith Automated Architecture
Excalibur Robotic Defenders
Ragnarok Gunships and Transports

Bravo Station – Bravo Station was originally a technological research center before the attack. Unlike the other human facilities, Bravo Station was in fact never attacked, but all of the humans had evacuated after they were contacted that the rest of the human compounds had been assaulted, and were warned that they needed to retreat before the same happened to them. As a result, Scarmin and his forces found the station completely empty, much to his disappointment.

Bravo Station has the following resources:
Power Plant – Necessary to go online
E.D.E.N. Technology
Medical Engineering Bays
Zenith Automated Architecture

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[Tyler Phoenix]

Sorry folks! I had no wi-fi and the university shut off campus access for a couple weeks prior to term starting, so no way of getting onto the site! I'm working on the PMD RP. However, I love this idea of Neo's. Seems well planned and very interesting.

I'm up for whatever, so yeah. :)

[Winter]

Well, I don't have a PMD plot, but I do have this week off from school, and have used part of it to work on the Pokemon/SAO crossover idea I mentioned earlier. Here is the plot as is is currently written:

All they did was miss a few notifications. They were working on something else. Everyone was working on something else. Whatever was broken now could be fixed later.

Well, that's what they all thought, anyway.

But they were wrong.

Welcome to the year 2053, the fan-proclaimed "Year of Pokémon" following the long-awaited announcement that Gamefreak's arguably largest and most anticipated project, World of Pokémon Online (eventually dubbed WPO), would be entering closed beta. Some had been following the project for years, from the moment it was leaked that the famous company had set aside a team that had been labeled Silph Co. Studios, others had only hopped on when their friends told them, or stumbled upon online speculation, some even waited to join the party until official information was released, but no matter how they got there, all were excited to see the game they had long waited for take a huge step towards completion. As a game developed for the now thriving virtual reality gaming market, World of Pokémon Online was intended to bring its players even closer to the odd creatures they loved through the use of "full dive" virtual reality, and those selected to participate in the game's closed beta were chosen not only because they were skilled MMO players, but for their love of Pokémon as well.

However, shortly after the beta went live, tragedy struck. Every member of the technical team got the message at the same time--someone was hacking their way into the system. This message went ignored, as the team members assumed it was just another bug report. A second alert went out, only to be ignored for much the same reasons the first had been.

It wasn't until the virus had been set loose that the system went haywire, and sent out a rather hard to miss pop-up notification, and by then it was too late.

They called it "Darkrai's Kiss," as it turned the game, any Pokémon fan's dream, into a terrible nightmare they were incapable of waking up from. The virus contained programming that forcibly removed the logout button from users’menus, and turned the full dive VR gear against its user. If the user lost a Pokémon battle outside of designated safe zones within the game, the virus triggered a kill switch which had the gear essentially fry the blacked out user's brain. The same kill switch would also be implemented if someone from the outside attempted to remove the gear from the user. Known admins and other players of high position lost their higher position privileges. Those left are now being forced at adapt--what was once a game is now becoming their reality, their dream come true with a twist, their new nightmare.

However, there is a way out. Those who hacked their way into the system and planted the virus are part of the selected beta players, and form the guild known as Team Endgame. The leader of Team Endgame has promised that there is a way to stop the virus—by defeating him where he lies in wait as the champion of the game’s Pokémon League. To get there, however, players will need to defeat the other members of Team Endgame and face the challenges the game had in store for them to begin with. Will they be able to do it?

Nothing hugely long, but there it is. I'm currently working out explanations of in-game mechanics, particularly class explanations and such. RPers will be working with a new region for the game, so I'll be putting some work into town descriptions and maybe try my hand at making a map, and important NPC lists as well. If anyone wants to make specific suggestions for any of these, I'm all ears.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Everyone's ideas sound pretty awesome! I hope some of these get off the ground. I'd like to try joining a Pokemon RP at some point!

[Winter]

Well, due to class right now, I doubt WPO will be getting out anytime soon. XD

[Grassy_Aggron]

Oh, cool! That sounds awesome Neo. Perhaps the new threat can be like how Deoxys formed - space DNA. The first waves were that new virus, but perhaps that virus can change Pokemon into monstrous, hive minded mutations. First the plant life starts to change, which produces the spores, and if someone is in there too long they get sick, either dying, getting better, or...bad times. *Shrugs* Of course, there can already be some mutated DNA and such creatures on those ships or whatnot. Trying to spread their species, although Pokemon would be used as slaves as they wouldn't be "pure".



And it sounds good Winter :3 You told me about it before, and it seems to have only gotten better. Let me know if you want help! :3

[Winter]

So. Working on classes for WPO. Anyone want to see a few "villain" classes? Current class list contains Trainer, Breeder, Coordinator, Ranger, Idol (which may or may not end up taken out), and Hunter. The Hunter class is not limited to Team Endgame characters, nor would any other villain class, just wasn't sure if people interested would want more and if so, what ones would they want?

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Since nothing has really come of all those discussions with cool simple RPG ideas (sadface), I have decided I would like to start one myself. I want it to have a simple but fun plot and be easy to keep up with and very approachable for RPG noobs like myself to get into. I am still brainstorming basic but fun plot ideas but would love any help that anyone would like to offer. If anyone is perhaps interested in coming up with something fun with me, please drop me a PM or VM. :D I'd like to get started in the next couple weeks at the latest!

[FedoraChar]

Hey guys! :D So.... I haven't really RP'd for a long time barring GCEA, but... I kinda want to give it one last go. I have an idea in my head, but I need a brain-buddy to help me GM it.

Anyone interested in a Super Smash Brothers RP?

[Noblejanobii]

Hey guys! :D So.... I haven't really RP'd for a long time barring GCEA, but... I kinda want to give it one last go. I have an idea in my head, but I need a brain-buddy to help me GM it.

Anyone interested in a Super Smash Brothers RP?

I have been wantin to get into roleplays on this site but nothing that's active truly appeals to me and my Rp setup didn't really progress far.

As for an ssbrp, Mmm… depends. What would the plot and such be like? Would it be all of us just fighting one another or would it be something along the lines of like the subspace emissary? Also what characters are usable? Meaning do we use ssb characters or can we make our own? Etc.

[FedoraChar]

As for an ssbrp, Mmm… depends. What would the plot and such be like? Would it be all of us just fighting one another or would it be something along the lines of like the subspace emissary? Also what characters are usable? Meaning do we use ssb characters or can we make our own? Etc.

Plot-wise, it'll be something along the lines of Subspace Emissary where the players work together against a certain threat. But that's one of the things I'm trying to figure out with this RP--combat. Not just player vs player, but against enemies in general. I've been wondering how much I--as the GM--should control battles, and how much I should leave up to the writers. It's territory I've never really strayed in to before ^^' (and it makes me realize that I'm very inexperienced as a GM haha) I'd also like to leave it up to the players whether or not they fight each other, and that's just another thing I'm debating over. How much that should be regulated and whatnot.

That's why I need a brain buddy xD

[Noblejanobii]

Plot-wise, it'll be something along the lines of Subspace Emissary where the players work together against a certain threat. But that's one of the things I'm trying to figure out with this RP--combat. Not just player vs player, but against enemies in general. I've been wondering how much I--as the GM--should control battles, and how much I should leave up to the writers. It's territory I've never really strayed in to before ^^' (and it makes me realize that I'm very inexperienced as a GM haha) I'd also like to leave it up to the players whether or not they fight each other, and that's just another thing I'm debating over. How much that should be regulated and whatnot.

That's why I need a brain buddy xD

Well, in my experience as a roleplayer, when it comes to enemies/NPCs, participants sometimes take turns controlling these characters. So when they are fighting against mobs of enemies, all participants that want to can control the enemies. However, when it comes to major NPCs, the creator usually controls them because they are essential to the plot. That's just my experience though.

[Kentucky Fried Torchic]

So, last night I watched all of FateZero on Netflix before I went to work, and I just now got to thinking about how interesting it would be to translate the battle for the Holy Grail into the Pokemon World. I'm currently thinking that each of the seven Masters would summon a Legendary Pokemon capable of hiding their true identities behind a human form, and when then proceed to duke it out in the modern Pokemon World using magic and Legendary what-have-you with plenty of intrigue and twists along the way to spice it up. Does this sound appealing to anyone? Does anyone have any suggestions?

[Noblejanobii]

So, last night I watched all of FateZero on Netflix before I went to work, and I just now got to thinking about how interesting it would be to translate the battle for the Holy Grail into the Pokemon World. I'm currently thinking that each of the seven Masters would summon a Legendary Pokemon capable of hiding their true identities behind a human form, and when then proceed to duke it out in the modern Pokemon World using magic and Legendary what-have-you with plenty of intrigue and twists along the way to spice it up. Does this sound appealing to anyone? Does anyone have any suggestions?

Given that I love both series it sounds good to me. But we'd have to coordinate the winner through like a random generator or something. And you know, no killing without permission, etc. I entered a Hunger Games rp once that had these kinds of rules and it was pretty effective until we had one of our players get a permaban. It wouldn't have been a problem except they were supposed to win so....

Anyway, I had an idea about maybe we could do a legendary pokemon hunters thing. Pretty much the pokemon world is at war with say... Team Rocket (or whatever villain team we decide on if we do this) but no one knows about it because its a secret. We can have characters be like part of each region's security like the FBI, CIA, MI6, etc. In addition we can have people be the ones hired to help with the government or the evil team. Pretty much, the evil team activates a device that awakens all the legendary pokemon. These teams go out, neutralize and/or catch the legendary pokemon and the roleplay is a race to find and get these legendaries.

[Winter]

So, in light of the fact I cannot seem to come up with a map for WPO in a timely manner, I figured I'd let you guys know it's still in the works, but I have no idea when that's getting done. Coming up with an expansive set of locations and such isn't easy for me.

However, I do happen to have an idea that popped into my head today, and I'm curious to see what people think. Would anyone be interested in an RP in which the characters are reincarnated gods/heroes/legendary Pokemon in human form and didn't know they were such? Were it to go the gods/heroes path, it would be open to gods and heroes of all mythologies/religions (just let's please not step on toes here, guys), and in the Pokemon case, it would be open to all legendary Pokemon. In either case, we're likely dealing with a post apocalyptic scenario in which a scientist/group of scientists saw the coming apocalypse, knew they couldn't prevent it, and instead focused on bringing the world the heroes it would need once the apocalypse had come. Through methods to be determined and carried out in secret, they succeeded in reincarnating gods and heroes long thought to be a myth with the help of children who hadn't been born in the best shape. They then created controlled environment (with either a selected group of people or some kind of robots or something) for the children to be raised in until they became the heroes that the world needed.

The children would be raised as normal kids in a self-supporting sleepy little town no one ever seemed to leave, and under no circumstances be told what they were supposed to be until the times was right, until they discovered their full potential as gods/heroes/legendaries. However, even without being told, the kids grew up noticing certain strange things. Most of the smart ones realized their town wasn't exactly what it presented itself as, and they've been trying to figure it out for as long as they've known.

And then one day, there was an accident during which one of the children (now in varying ranges of their teenage years) simultaneously discovered and revealed their powers, which set into motion a number of others doing the same in a short amount of time. Now the smart ones are starting to speak up, explain their theories to the others, and attempt to find out what their little town's secret really is.

Anyone maybe interested?

[Reyzadren]

Quick check: Is anyone interested in a non-pokemon RPG? It is in the modern world, and it involves y'all the players with superpowers.

It will be a beginner RPG that is simple and easy to get started. In fact, it is my 2nd time being a GM, so it will be good practice for me too. If somebody wants something more intermediate or advanced, I am sure that there are already many RP threads here like that :)

[Silent Assassin]

Anyone interested in a time travel RP? Doubt it, but I figured I'd ask. Perhaps attention spans are in the green this time around?

[Noblejanobii]

Did someone say time travel? *prepares TARDIS and fez*

[Silent Assassin]

Did someone say time travel? *prepares TARDIS and fez*
Tardis is Doctor Who, but what is fez? Do you mean that Moroccan hat thing?

[Noblejanobii]

How do you not know what a fez is?
https://s.yimg.com/fz/api/res/1.2/1Mxb9A5ZHBcloHDA2M4Y9A--/YXBwaWQ9c3JjaGRkO2g9Mzc1O3E9OTU7dz0zNzU-/http://hornetskensington.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/fez.jpg

[Silent Assassin]

1) I only know about things that matter.

2) The picture is exactly what my guess was. Way to go.

[Noblejanobii]

1) Fezes do matter.
2) Just clarifying.

[Silent Assassin]

Right. Anyway, I'm gon' see if I have any interest. I'll even do a 1x1. I'm down with that.

[FedoraChar]

Fedoras are the only hats that matter ;)

[Silent Assassin]

. . . Are ya'll done?

[Winter]

Anyone interested in a time travel RP? Doubt it, but I figured I'd ask. Perhaps attention spans are in the green this time around?

I've been repeatedly surprised by what people are interested in, though maybe a little more detail on the plot you had in mind might help. It certainly seems as through the RP boards are more active now than they have been in more recent months, but it also would appear that very few peoplae pay attention to this thread in particular, sadly. You might be better off just posting it and seeing what happens.

[Trainer17]

Posting after a century..is anyone interested in a D&D style pokemon adventuresque rp? I'll try to keep things simple as I can while making it more engaging and fun[emoji14]

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[EmeraldSky]

I would love to try it, if you can come up with an interesting story

[Trainer17]

I would love to try it, if you can come up with an interesting story
It's pretty generic for the most parts..I'll post up a short plot story later, but what do you look forward to? Any ideas you think I could implement in this rp?

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[Neo Emolga]

It's pretty generic for the most parts..I'll post up a short plot story later, but what do you look forward to? Any ideas you think I could implement in this rp?

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I adore any opportunity to RP as something NOT human (RPing a human is quite "vanilla," if you know what I mean and I welcome every opportunity to step into a totally new experience). I think allowing just about any fantasy race or creature (possibly even made up ones) would be awesome. Coming up with your own powers and abilities would also be awesome, just as long as they're not something extremely excessive.

So something like an RP that has fantasy races but abilities and powers that are comparable to superhero powers that the RPers can create and customize for themselves is something I think would be a winner. But if you need help with coming up with plotlines, trust me, I'm always a walking gold mine of ideas. As long as if you drop a few hints on what kinds of stuff you're looking for, I can bang out a whole menu of tantalizing plot possibilities.

[Trainer17]

I adore any opportunity to RP as something NOT human (RPing a human is quite "vanilla," if you know what I mean and I welcome every opportunity to step into a totally new experience). I think allowing just about any fantasy race or creature (possibly even made up ones) would be awesome. Coming up with your own powers and abilities would also be awesome, just as long as they're not something extremely excessive.

So something like an RP that has fantasy races but abilities and powers that are comparable to superhero powers that the RPers can create and customize for themselves is something I think would be a winner. But if you need help with coming up with plotlines, trust me, I'm always a walking gold mine of ideas. As long as if you drop a few hints on what kinds of stuff you're looking for, I can bang out a whole menu of tantalizing plot possibilities.
When I try to put in more fantasy into an RP I tend to convert it into a game by adding in more content.

♤ Side Quests
♤ Bounty Hunts
♤ Guilds
♤ Elemental Powers
♤ Guild Missions/Co op


Lol I did it again...but that could be worked out somehow. Provided I don't bring up too many threads for one RP / game. Sigh


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[EmeraldSky]

Elementals are always good, actually--it adds a layer of strategy to it.

[Neo Emolga]

When I try to put in more fantasy into an RP I tend to convert it into a game by adding in more content.

♤ Side Quests
♤ Bounty Hunts
♤ Guilds
♤ Elemental Powers
♤ Guild Missions/Co op


Lol I did it again...but that could be worked out somehow. Provided I don't bring up too many threads for one RP / game. Sigh


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Oh snap, I see what you mean. The millisecond you mentioned D&D, my mind instantly flew off into fantasy just based on what D&D is about and I didn't realize you didn't once said fantasy in your initial suggestion. Bear with me, I welcome and adore fantasy and race at every heartbeat to get into it. XD

I would say start small and basic first, and then delve into side stuff if there seems to be an open niche for it as you and all the other RPers that joined move along. I honestly don't think you'll need guild stuff. Not unless you get 10+ RPers joining and there's a strong desire for it. Side quests and bounty hunts, yeah, let those come along it if feels the RP would benefit from it, but otherwise, just start with the basics and let your crew decide where it goes from there.

[Trainer17]

Elementals are always good, actually--it adds a layer of strategy to it.
Well it's a Pokemon adventure RP + D&D a little so there's definitely some sort of elements in it[emoji14]
Oh snap, I see what you mean. The millisecond you mentioned D&D, my mind instantly flew off into fantasy just based on what D&D is about and I didn't realize you didn't once said fantasy in your initial suggestion. Bear with me, I welcome and adore fantasy and race at every heartbeat to get into it. XD

I would say start small and basic first, and then delve into side stuff if there seems to be an open niche for it as you and all the other RPers that joined move along. I honestly don't think you'll need guild stuff. Not unless you get 10+ RPers joining and there's a strong desire for it. Side quests and bounty hunts, yeah, let those come along it if feels the RP would benefit from it, but otherwise, just start with the basics and let your crew decide where it goes from there.
Yup. I don't want to start it too huge yet. Start off small, make it interactive for the most part. Then D and D mostly comes into play when u explore forests and routes. End of the day you earn items, poke cash, etc.

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[Neo Emolga]

Well it's a Pokemon adventure RP + D&D a little so there's definitely some sort of elements in it[emoji14]

Yup. I don't want to start it too huge yet. Start off small, make it interactive for the most part. Then D and D mostly comes into play when u explore forests and routes. End of the day you earn items, poke cash, etc.

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When it comes to traditional Pokémon journey fics and RPs, there's something I try to recommend to people. Try to make it stand out and feel uniquely different from what the anime and games do. Too many times, I've seen rehashes that usually don't make it past the first gym battle.

If this is what you plan on doing, I'd say try experimenting with the world and structure. Try an alternate reality, such as what would the world be like if say Team Rocket (or whatever bad guy team) really did successfully dominate the world. Would trainers have the same freedoms, or would they be constantly under authoritative oppression? How is life and the new Pokémon League different now and could the RPers be the source of positive change for the future? Or maybe scale back the time period. What would Pokémon Leagues and battles be like in an era that was like the 1940s in terms of technology and cultural norms? Or what if this was a Pokémon League taking place in a post-apocalyptic aftermath similar to Fallout and Mad Max? How would things be different?

So yeah, I'd invite you to maybe try experimenting with stuff, taking creative risks, and possibilities like that, but if your heart would rather stick with the traditional, that's always an option.

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Slightly offhand, last night, I had a dream that someone posted a cool idea for an RP that had a storyline where instead of RPers taking command of Pokémon trainers, the storyline instead focuses on one female trainer's six Pokémon. The female trainer broke one of her legs in a forest and was unable to move, and it was up to her six Pokémon (who the RPers control) to head out and get help for her. After reflecting on that kind of RP (after realizing it WAS just a dream and no one had actually posted that), I think the only drawback it would have is it would need something else going on in terms of other challenges, as that kind of conflict could be solved relatively easily without all THAT much trouble. If the six Pokémon got the attention of just one human with a communicator device and lead them to her, bam, problem solved. But, it did provide an interesting starting point, however.

[EmeraldSky]

Another idea is to try transplanting the Pokeworld into a whole new genre like fantasy (which is what I'm doing with my RP "Pokemon: The Song of the Elements"--but it's meant to salute both the 20th anniversary of Pokemon, and the 30th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda)

[Chakramaster]

Well it's a Pokemon adventure RP + D&D a little so there's definitely some sort of elements in it[emoji14]
Yup. I don't want to start it too huge yet. Start off small, make it interactive for the most part. Then D and D mostly comes into play when u explore forests and routes. End of the day you earn items, poke cash, etc.

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Sounds like it would be something interesting to try out. If anything test out some things or ways to run it. See what you think might work. Stretch the ideas out a bit to see what does and doesn't work.

Personally, I've never been super active on "RPing." Well actually in a small way, yes. Back on my other forum (old now since it seems like it's on it's last leg even after we moved) had a fight system where we could have our characters fight each other by a turn based system we created and changed over the years (all Naruto related, so basically ninja sparring). best part was, for the most part it was fun and effective. Once we switched sites we did a whole (or the creator) made a whole revamped spar system and made us all start from scratch with new "basic" moves/skills and all. Even though all my hard work went down the drain, the new system was great and in the end...I once again became the top of the class (basically promoted to learn new skills and etc). Sadly they will never be used since after that tournament....the site went dead and everyone seems to be not interested or busy.

So if you consider that RP (I'd say it's a form of it) then yeah I still love the idea of it. Looking around here more lately it looks interesting and I'd like to take part in one here soon for sure.

[Trainer17]

Sounds like it would be something interesting to try out. If anything test out some things or ways to run it. See what you think might work. Stretch the ideas out a bit to see what does and doesn't work.

Personally, I've never been super active on "RPing." Well actually in a small way, yes. Back on my other forum (old now since it seems like it's on it's last leg even after we moved) had a fight system where we could have our characters fight each other by a turn based system we created and changed over the years (all Naruto related, so basically ninja sparring). best part was, for the most part it was fun and effective. Once we switched sites we did a whole (or the creator) made a whole revamped spar system and made us all start from scratch with new "basic" moves/skills and all. Even though all my hard work went down the drain, the new system was great and in the end...I once again became the top of the class (basically promoted to learn new skills and etc). Sadly they will never be used since after that tournament....the site went dead and everyone seems to be not interested or busy.

So if you consider that RP (I'd say it's a form of it) then yeah I still love the idea of it. Looking around here more lately it looks interesting and I'd like to take part in one here soon for sure.
I'll try to make it more rp gamish and not make it too cliché as per say. I'm currently working on the plot and to be honest I think it might work. I try not to make it too dark themed, but slight idea; shipwrecked into a new region; travel as pair or groups of three. Explore routes/forests/etc. Get to a checkpoint, D&D reward box (determines what the rpers get for their efforts thus far) then move forward. I might put up some small side quests which won't take too long to complete but it's for interactivity purposes.

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[Trainer17]

I'll try to make it more rp gamish and not make it too cliché as per say. I'm currently working on the plot and to be honest I think it might work. I try not to make it too dark themed, but slight idea; shipwrecked into a new region; travel as pair or groups of three. Explore routes/forests/etc. Get to a checkpoint, D&D reward box (determines what the rpers get for their efforts thus far) then move forward. I might put up some small side quests which won't take too long to complete but it's for interactivity purposes.

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Double post for the lulz! So anyways I tried doing a plot which wouldn't be too similar but I tried to make it a little dark themed as well.

DA PLOT. (I'm not going to make the post too official like but give a rough idea of what's going on so mind the language when you guys read ^^)

It's been 3 years since Zygarde wrecked **** and send both xerneas and yveltal into some form of isolation. Zygarde itself went missing and it was quiet for a while throughout the Pokemon world.

Until on a certain day, the region professors most notably Elm, Birch, Rowan, Juniper and Sycamore went missing. Reports claim that they were working on a recent project which relates to a brand new region found a few kms away from Kalos. The head authority for the professors, Oak was last seen boarding a ship from Viridian in the hopes of looking into this matter, but not long before he too, disappeared with the ship, along the coasts of viridian port.

Inspector Looker has been called forward to investigate this matter and he has called upon the region champions to aid him. However, there has been no leads so far and the champions themselves are clueless. With brand new trainers on the rise and the challenge from trainers who have risen to the top of the league, the region has been chaotic a little. Looker had no choice but to dispatch a new group of trainers, and send them into the new region that the professors were last seen working for, in hopes of at least getting a lead to his investigation.

He has sent invitation to trainers all around the world hoping he could garner the attention of a very selective few...

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Too cliché? :'3

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[EmeraldSky]

I'm curious about what happened three years before--did Xerneas and Yveltal provoke Zygarde somehow? Or did Zygarde go on a rampage for no good reason?

[Chakramaster]

I feel as if it were a new region it would have to mean "new Pokemon." Unless you mean to make it like say "new islands" appears off the wester coast of Kalos. Or they somehow plan to travel to the "new region" but end up getting sucked into another deminsion instead (which would lead the to believe it's the new region).

Including Looker in some way sound really interesting though! Yeah coming up with an idea that just fits is tough.

[Trainer17]

I'm curious about what happened three years before--did Xerneas and Yveltal provoke Zygarde somehow? Or did Zygarde go on a rampage for no good reason?
Zygarde being known as the Order Pokemon and pretty much is stagnant or rests motionless until it senses some sort of disturbance in the eco system; I don't see it rampaging for no reason. But it's a good idea it throws us all off why would it go on a rampage when there's peace in the world? I could work on this instead; kinda makes me think a bit deeper into my plot. Like is the region really peaceful? If so why the professors disappeared? What happened to them? Why is looker called looker?! Thanks for the input Em :3

I feel as if it were a new region it would have to mean "new Pokemon." Unless you mean to make it like say "new islands" appears off the wester coast of Kalos. Or they somehow plan to travel to the "new region" but end up getting sucked into another deminsion instead (which would lead the to believe it's the new region).

Including Looker in some way sound really interesting though! Yeah coming up with an idea that just fits is tough.
I was thinking to add in a new region just as it is but it integrates pokemon from all the region's and primarily I was thinking to bring back the shadow pokemon but with a new twist. Most or all of them seem to miss a part of their emotion. (Happy , sadness , anger , jealousy, etc) and by battling them and with a help of my dice rolls you happen to fill in what their heart is missing (4 empty bars), you will befriend them much easily. Because of this, they also happen to evolve much faster plus grow stronger because their connection with you as their trainer who filled in what they missed , they will be much stronger than any wild or evolved pokemon. (Remember anime that one guys meowth beats the crap out of all pokemon in the league?) It's the total opposite of the Shadow Pokemon mechanics. I either try this new jiggy out or stick with the ol shadow pokemon hijinks.

Hoopa plays a huge part in this rp. Along with...someone else..

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[Trainer17]

Woot for double post! Anyways, for the dungeon crawler or D&D part of the RP, I've found a pretty sweet website that generates dungeons at my own settings which I thought would be frigging useful for the RP. Basically during any venture throughout a certain forest/cave/dungeon/etc, I'll post a map (and depending on the RP story flow) all the RPers would start the same point, or paired up at different points, or solo. Each has its own pros and cons, but that's the general start of the flow.


http://i63.tinypic.com/lduok.png

Some sample map I made off of paint. If I started using photoshop again, the quality and a few certain things would be much more pleasing, aesthetically xP

So what happens during these dnd ventures, All RPers post, and the Game Mod (me) make the update post;

keeping battle mechanics very simple and not too calculative, posting stuff like what items/money/pokemon you find apart from the ones in the map, and of course, some boss battles before the exit[emoji14]
This is pretty much the d&d aspect of the RP. The rest are just walls of text and story stuff :'3

[Dragon Master Mike]

Oh damn, I was going to ask if anyone would be interested in a Fantasy D&D style game, but someone is working on a D&D style game already lol. Well, the game mechanics I have in mind would still be different (Probably simpler), and it would be fantasy, not Pokemon, so if anyone would be interested...

[Trainer17]

Oh damn, I was going to ask if anyone would be interested in a Fantasy D&D style game, but someone is working on a D&D style game already lol. Well, the game mechanics I have in mind would still be different (Probably simpler), and it would be fantasy, not Pokemon, so if anyone would be interested...
Or we could both be game masters and work out something together 8D

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[Dragon Master Mike]

Or we could both be game masters and work out something together 8D

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Nah lol, I've never done anything like run an RP before, you wouldn't want me to be a game master with you lol. But, although I would have to see a bit more before I could say 100%, there's a good chance I'd join what you're planning.

[Trainer17]

Nah lol, I've never done anything like run an RP before, you wouldn't want me to be a game master with you lol. But, although I would have to see a bit more before I could say 100%, there's a good chance I'd join what you're planning.
Ah dribbles. Lol you don't have to be a pro to handle RPS bro. As long as you know (how to update) as a GM, i think that'd be good enough. Still am working out a few stuff before I bring out the whole thread lol. Any feedbacks from what you see/read so far?

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[Neo Emolga]

Oh damn, I was going to ask if anyone would be interested in a Fantasy D&D style game, but someone is working on a D&D style game already lol. Well, the game mechanics I have in mind would still be different (Probably simpler), and it would be fantasy, not Pokemon, so if anyone would be interested...

I'm definitely interested. Gotta love fantasy stuff.

[Winter]

Okay, so Once Upon a Storybook did not get as much interest as I would have liked, and I'm looking to move on. I know at least one person has expressed interest in another idea I've mentioned, but I'm curious--how many people would be interested in a kind of a sci-fi/fantasy Pokemon RP?

It'd be a revamp/revival of an old RP I ran once on PE2K, and the idea is that in Sinnoh, Team Galactic's plan to have Dialga and Palkia team up and make a new world for them didn't go as planned. Enraged, Dialga and Palkia summoned a series of dimensional rifts, one of which blew apart a good chunk of Mt. Coronet. The others appeared throughout Sinnoh, causing destruction an chaos wherever they appeared. Since then, no one has seen Cyrus or the members of the team that went to Mt. Coronet with him, but that is the least of everyone's problems. Reports of...strange things are coming from around the sites where dimensional rifts have appeared--first, that the rifts appear to be expanding and displaying odd "behavior," and second, that those in close range to the rifts when they appeared that have survived are exhibiting superhuman abilities. That being said, the Sinnoh Government has put together a kind of ragtag task force of their own special agents and cooperating affected rift site victims, the rest of Team Galactic is still on the loose, claiming the rifts are doors to their new universe, and some are simply struggling with how to handle the whole situation.

RPers would be part of any of the three groups, or become something in between. Abilities could pretty much be whatever as long as it's not too OP and hasn't been duplicated a dozen times over.

Sound like anything anyone would want to join?

[Neo Emolga]

Okay, so I don't think my latest RP is going to win any awards. XD

Did you guys want a fantasy RP instead? I have a few great ideas that might be fun with that one, but if people aren't crazy about it, I don't want to spend a few hours on it like I did with the last one and not have anyone even reserve. :P

[Trainer17]

Okay, so I don't think my latest RP is going to win any awards. XD

Did you guys want a fantasy RP instead? I have a few great ideas that might be fun with that one, but if people aren't crazy about it, I don't want to spend a few hours on it like I did with the last one and not have anyone even reserve. :P
Neo make a fantasy rp with guilds and monster hunts and stuff. :3 xD

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[Noblejanobii]

Hm… yeah that could be fun as long as it isn't extremely complicated.

[Neo Emolga]

Neo make a fantasy rp with guilds and monster hunts and stuff. :3 xD

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Hm… yeah that could be fun as long as it isn't extremely complicated.

Okay then!


Upon the world of Ariel, there is a conflict brewing:

Who has the right to use magic?

In ages past, it was used by those willing to put the time into its careful study. Many of the creatures in nature also learned how to use many types of magic out of instinct or passed down through ancestry. As magic circulated, the races and creatures learned and readapted magic for many new purposes.

And then came the reign of King Vrell and his Platinum Crusade.

Throughout the continent of Dyrin, the Platinum Crusade, under the command of King Vrell, had spread and the mad king's mighty armies had conquered much of the resisting rebel and barbarian groups. Ultimately, the lands were united under his flag, and initially, most thought it would finally be an age of prosperity.

Far from it.

King Vrell understood that knowledge is power. Intent on keeping his dominion thriving with no resistance, he decreed that only certain privileged groups and individuals that were fiercely loyal to him should posses the skills and resources to use magic. He sent his forces across the land to rip it out of the hands of everyone, even creatures and clans that had been using magic since ancient times. Many considered the forces of magic to be similar to the air they breathed and the water they drank in that it should be accessible to everyone that wanted to experience it. Magic, in the forms of scrolls, books, artifacts, and the like, had to be hidden, but those caught were quickly executed in humiliating fashions.

The genocide of the elementals, golems, and arcanes, all creatures born entirely out of magic, was the final straw. In the underground networks, the Circle of Guilds was formed, based on the elemental type of magic they used. Wind, Fire, Water, Light, and Shadow made up the network, along with many creatures and races, many of which were greatly threatened if their magic-based livelihood was threatened. While before the individual Guilds had their differences, they knew in order to survive, the Guilds had to unite as one and stop the Platinum Crusade. Gathering the remnants of magic and rekindling the ancient ways passed down through the generations, the Circle stands against the Crusade and the atrocity it has become.

In the meantime, there is an unsettling shadow creeping over the lands. Hills and valleys are becoming mysteriously blighted, crops are withering, the trees and grasslands are now corrupted, and the wild creatures of the world have been driven completely mad and deranged, attacking and killing on sight. There are rumors in the wind, hinting at things like "the Shadow Plague" and "the Lifestealers," but the ancient tomes that once spoke of them were long-seized and destroyed by King Vrell, who denies the existence of these shadow threats.

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Basically, this RP would have these:

Play as any fantasy race or creature. They all exist in this world of Ariel and I'm being extremely liberal with this one. You're even free to make up your own, just as long as it's not godlike. Oh sure, playing as a dragon is fine, but just bear in mind, you're a big target too.
Your character belongs to one of the five guilds and that's the kind of magic they use (it's not all just elemental stuff. Wind magic can have some healing stuff to it and Water magic covers illusions and mind-manipulation). Yes, the characters in this are pretty much all mages/wizards in this one, since the force of magic is what they're trying to protect, foster, and circulate again. That doesn't mean you can't do some sword-swinging and such.
There are some surprises in store with the Platinum Crusade. It starts off as a noble-looking cause, mostly consists of humans, but expect some changes as the storyline goes on.


And that's pretty much what I have so far. Yep, there will definitely be a map, no worries about that, but the RP only takes place on the continent of Dyrin. I don't really see the need to use a whole world for this one.

So, yes or no on this one?

[Trainer17]

Okay then!


Upon the world of Ariel, there is a conflict brewing:

Who has the right to use magic?

In ages past, it was used by those willing to put the time into its careful study. Many of the creatures in nature also learned how to use many types of magic out of instinct or passed down through ancestry. As magic circulated, the races and creatures learned and readapted magic for many new purposes.

And then came the reign of King Vrell and his Platinum Crusade.

Throughout the continent of Dyrin, the Platinum Crusade, under the command of King Vrell, had spread and the mad king's mighty armies had conquered much of the resisting rebel and barbarian groups. Ultimately, the lands were united under his flag, and initially, most thought it would finally be an age of prosperity.

Far from it.

King Vrell understood that knowledge is power. Intent on keeping his dominion thriving with no resistance, he decreed that only certain privileged groups and individuals that were fiercely loyal to him should posses the skills and resources to use magic. He sent his forces across the land to rip it out of the hands of everyone, even creatures and clans that had been using magic since ancient times. Many considered the forces of magic to be similar to the air they breathed and the water they drank in that it should be accessible to everyone that wanted to experience it. Magic, in the forms of scrolls, books, artifacts, and the like, had to be hidden, but those caught were quickly executed in humiliating fashions.

The genocide of the elementals, golems, and arcanes, all creatures born entirely out of magic, was the final straw. In the underground networks, the Circle of Guilds was formed, based on the elemental type of magic they used. Wind, Fire, Water, Light, and Shadow made up the network, along with many creatures and races, many of which were greatly threatened if their magic-based livelihood was threatened. While before the individual Guilds had their differences, they knew in order to survive, the Guilds had to unite as one and stop the Platinum Crusade. Gathering the remnants of magic and rekindling the ancient ways passed down through the generations, the Circle stands against the Crusade and the atrocity it has become.

In the meantime, there is an unsettling shadow creeping over the lands. Hills and valleys are becoming mysteriously blighted, crops are withering, the trees and grasslands are now corrupted, and the wild creatures of the world have been driven completely mad and deranged, attacking and killing on sight. There are rumors in the wind, hinting at things like "the Shadow Plague" and "the Lifestealers," but the ancient tomes that once spoke of them were long-seized and destroyed by King Vrell, who denies the existence of these shadow threats.

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Basically, this RP would have these:

Play as any fantasy race or creature. They all exist in this world of Ariel and I'm being extremely liberal with this one. You're even free to make up your own, just as long as it's not godlike. Oh sure, playing as a dragon is fine, but just bear in mind, you're a big target too.
Your character belongs to one of the five guilds and that's the kind of magic they use (it's not all just elemental stuff. Wind magic can have some healing stuff to it and Water magic covers illusions and mind-manipulation). Yes, the characters in this are pretty much all mages/wizards in this one, since the force of magic is what they're trying to protect, foster, and circulate again. That doesn't mean you can't do some sword-swinging and such.
There are some surprises in store with the Platinum Crusade. It starts off as a noble-looking cause, mostly consists of humans, but expect some changes as the storyline goes on.


And that's pretty much what I have so far. Yep, there will definitely be a map, no worries about that, but the RP only takes place on the continent of Dyrin. I don't really see the need to use a whole world for this one.

So, yes or no on this one?
Love this already :3 but Neo you reckon we use the whole world? Like have the guilds spread out (desert terrain has earth guild) (under the Sea water guild) (up in the skies; floating citadel of some sort has wind guild) somewhere along the lines instead of hiding them underground or smth. I reckon the king vrells tyranny grows in that specific continent itself but he reaches out to other continents to take control. Just a thought xD this rp might take a long time to complete; but hey we could have fast travels too between places :3

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[Noblejanobii]

Oh this sounds like so much fun! I would totally be up for it! Count me as a member of the shadow guild!

Though this raises a question, would shadow magic users face accusations of causing the plague or would they just be regarded as two different things?

I can't think of any other questions off the top of my head right now but if I do I'll be sure to pitch them.

[AWA1997]

Sounds awesome! And I've got a character in mind already.

Only one question, would wind be the only one with healing? And, if not, which one would you say would have the most healing?

[Neo Emolga]

Love this already :3 but Neo you reckon we use the whole world? Like have the guilds spread out (desert terrain has earth guild) (under the Sea water guild) (up in the skies; floating citadel of some sort has wind guild) somewhere along the lines instead of hiding them underground or smth. I reckon the king vrells tyranny grows in that specific continent itself but he reaches out to other continents to take control. Just a thought xD this rp might take a long time to complete; but hey we could have fast travels too between places :3

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I could use the whole world, but my only thing is I do want some interactions between the characters. Working with a smaller area would ensure that, but if we use the whole world, there may be long sessions where no one interacts and is just writing their own character's story.

I LOVE your ideas about underwater locations and floating citadels! I definitely will put a few of those in there.


Oh this sounds like so much fun! I would totally be up for it! Count me as a member of the shadow guild!

Though this raises a question, would shadow magic users face accusations of causing the plague or would they just be regarded as two different things?

I can't think of any other questions off the top of my head right now but if I do I'll be sure to pitch them.

Awesome, glad to see people are more interested in this. :)

Ack, you're already onto me! I had plans for Vrell to blame the Circle of Guilds, specifically the Shadow Guild, for the plague and blighted lands. It's not the case, but it adds fuel to the spicy-hot conflict fire. But yeah, there will be some that will think they're the reason why when it's not true and the Circle knows this and trusts the Shadow Guild. But it's one of those cases where the Circle sticks together and helps defend each other, because you never know when one of the under Guilds will be under fire for something that isn't their fault. ;)


Sounds awesome! And I've got a character in mind already.

Only one question, would wind be the only one with healing? And, if not, which one would you say would have the most healing?

Same here! In keeping up with my own personal tradition, I'm going to be breaking cliches and make a make a badass male faerie rogue character that specializes in the Shadow magic stuff.

As for the stuff about healing, don't worry too much about that. This is going to be a very casual magic system where your only limit is the style from the Guild you picked. So if you want to join the Shadow Guild but want a healing spell, just make something like "Dark Renewal" or even a "Drain Life" spell to damage an enemy to heal yourself. The Fire Guild could have something like "Breath of the Phoenix" and you could use that as a healing spell also.

[Noblejanobii]

Lol I'm an author Neo, I'm always onto you and your schemes!

XD I was planning to join the shadow guild so that's why I asked.

[AWA1997]

Ok, just asking because I wanted a healer-type character. My character would likely be stuck in the shadow guild due mainly to species, then, unless we need a little more balance because too many are lumping in one guild.

[VeloJello]

Debating the possibility of getting into this if I have the time... Question, would guild leaders be able to be PCs? You know I'd be all over the wind guild either way (again, if I have the time... XD) but I rarely RP leader-y characters and I like change.

[Neo Emolga]

Lol I'm an author Neo, I'm always onto you and your schemes!

XD I was planning to join the shadow guild so that's why I asked.

Yeah, I guess you know me well enough by now!

But yeah, that's cool. I'm definitely not strict with the magic stuff on this and I know you guys wouldn't do anything that would wreck the RP or anything like that.


Ok, just asking because I wanted a healer-type character. My character would likely be stuck in the shadow guild due mainly to species, then, unless we need a little more balance because too many are lumping in one guild.

It doesn't need to be too balanced, and I'm totally fine with people making lots of NPC allies for this to have as traveling companions. Don't feel like you have to be in the least-picked Guild. Balance in this isn't as important as it would be for an RP that's PVP and both sides need to be evened out.


Debating the possibility of getting into this if I have the time... Question, would guild leaders be able to be PCs? You know I'd be all over the wind guild either way (again, if I have the time... XD) but I rarely RP leader-y characters and I like change.

Sure, give it a shot! No problems here, I think it would be cool to see. :)

[AWA1997]

Right, right. I just personally don't care which one my character is part of and if there's one that has none, I don't see why I shouldn't take it for a little semblance of balance.

[FedoraChar]

*busts in door*

Fantasy RP? And did someone say dragons?

FRick yeah! I'm in!



I'd really like to get back into RPing, pls let me in xD

[Noblejanobii]

Hm… with so many people signing up for the shadow guild I just might have to sign up for another guild. I have always been a fan of earth magic.

[Neo Emolga]

Right, right. I just personally don't care which one my character is part of and if there's one that has none, I don't see why I shouldn't take it for a little semblance of balance.

Not a problem, it's all good.


*busts in door*

Fantasy RP? And did someone say dragons?

FRick yeah! I'm in!



I'd really like to get back into RPing, pls let me in xD

I did! Yes, dragons!

Awesome to see you back!


Hm… with so many people signing up for the shadow guild I just might have to sign up for another guild. I have always been a fan of earth magic.

I kind of mashed Earth and Fire together. That way you can do all those fun, volcanic eruptions and stuff like that. It all comes with the Fire Guild package.

[Noblejanobii]

I kind of mashed Earth and Fire together. That way you can do all those fun, volcanic eruptions and stuff like that. It all comes with the Fire Guild package.

I bet Aang is glad that fire nation didn't attack.

[Trainer17]

Not a problem, it's all good.



I did! Yes, dragons!

Awesome to see you back!



I kind of mashed Earth and Fire together. That way you can do all those fun, volcanic eruptions and stuff like that. It all comes with the Fire Guild package.
A dragon/human (last of its kind thanks to king vrells oppression) joining the fire guild. Yes. Yes I shall.

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[Saraibre Ryu]

So... the Dragonborn from D&D?

[VeloJello]

Wind, Fire, Water, Light, and Shadow made up the network

Just occurred to me, but where does life/nature fit in this set?

[Noblejanobii]

Just occurred to me, but where does life/nature fit in this set?

I believe he said that this would be in association with fire, but that's just because life and nature is usually associated with earth.

[Neo Emolga]

Just occurred to me, but where does life/nature fit in this set?

That goes into Wind.

[Saraibre Ryu]

That goes into Wind.

That's what you say but this is what I'm reading:

http://38.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly2qyf572v1qbdq9so1_400.gif

[Neo Emolga]

That's what you say but this is what I'm reading:

http://38.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly2qyf572v1qbdq9so1_400.gif

Let's me guess, it's a reference I'm just not picking up? :P

[Noblejanobii]

Let's me guess, it's a reference I'm just not picking up? :P

I could paint with the colors of your ignorance.

[Neo Emolga]

I could paint with the colors of your ignorance.

Just Googled, nope, I didn't see Pocahontas. So yeah, you could. XD

[Noblejanobii]

Just Googled, nope, I didn't see Pocahontas. So yeah, you could. XD

You didn't miss much. They did the same thing to this movie as they did Hercules. Had this been historically accurate (and I remember my history correctly), our Native American princess would have been 11 at the time John Smith came along. She also married a John Rolfe, I believe, had a son named Thomas, converted to Christianity, and changed her name to Rebecca.

[Neo Emolga]

You didn't miss much. They did the same thing to this movie as they did Hercules. Had this been historically accurate (and I remember my history correctly), our Native American princess would have been 11 at the time John Smith came along. She also married a John Rolfe, I believe, had a son named Thomas, converted to Christianity, and changed her name to Rebecca.

Yeah, I figured it was just as historically accurate as The Little Mermaid, so I pretty much skipped that one. From what I've heard about it, there are definitely much better Disney movies out there.

Anyway, I'll try to get working on that map for the RP soon. Cool to see everyone's interested in this. I'll also try to freshen up the storyline and stuff.

[Saraibre Ryu]

Neo Emolga May I request a small archipelago? Because nothing says fantasy adventure like that one boat trip where a fight breaks out to entertain the sailors and that one guy is considered being thrown overboard.

[FedoraChar]

A dragon/human (last of its kind thanks to king vrells oppression) joining the fire guild. Yes. Yes I shall.

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Last of its kind? What if someone else wanted to use a dragon/human person? xD though I was thinking something along the lines of a Manakete from Fire Emblem: a dragon who chose to take on a human form so IDK if that's the same idea?

[Noblejanobii]

Neo Emolga May I request a small archipelago? Because nothing says fantasy adventure like that one boat trip where a fight breaks out to entertain the sailors and that one guy is considered being thrown overboard.

Bruh yes! This! We need this!

[Trainer17]

Last of its kind? What if someone else wanted to use a dragon/human person? xD though I was thinking something along the lines of a Manakete from Fire Emblem: a dragon who chose to take on a human form so IDK if that's the same idea?

My character is from a race of half breeds. xD when I said last of his kind I meant more towards the half breed than the actual dragonkin :3 a small tribe full of half breeds who are rejected because of their other half (human) and this hatred comes from none other than king vrell. Lol.

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[FedoraChar]

Ahhhhhh, gotcha--that could lead to some interesting interactions between our charries then ;D

[Trainer17]

Ahhhhhh, gotcha--that could lead to some interesting interactions between our charries then ;D
A dragonkin who chooses to take on a human form and a dragonkin who despises his human form. This will be very interesting indeed <3

[FedoraChar]

Yeeeesh! <3


I was also gonna say, Neo--the concept of your plot and magic being outlawed and all that reminds me of a book I've read recently: The Orphan Queen. There was this central kingdom that conquered those surrounding it, and forced them to enact anti-magic policies. It was for good reason, though, because in that book using magic caused this really dangerous fallout, of sorts. Magical pollution that caused nature to go out of whack. You seem to have similar situations occurring here, but I'm really looking forward to seeing where you take this idea x3

also no one read that book the ending will leave you really angry

[Neo Emolga]

Yeeeesh! <3


I was also gonna say, Neo--the concept of your plot and magic being outlawed and all that reminds me of a book I've read recently: The Orphan Queen. There was this central kingdom that conquered those surrounding it, and forced them to enact anti-magic policies. It was for good reason, though, because in that book using magic caused this really dangerous fallout, of sorts. Magical pollution that caused nature to go out of whack. You seem to have similar situations occurring here, but I'm really looking forward to seeing where you take this idea x3

also no one read that book the ending will leave you really angry

Sounds like an interesting concept, but yeah, it was just a coincidence, as I've never read that book.

Also, I'm about halfway done with the map. Just got a little tired midway and needed a break, but it's getting there.

EDIT: It's up! Check it out here: Linky (http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?10190-The-Magi-Saga-The-Mandate-of-Magic-SU-DS)

[EmeraldSky]

Would anyone be interested in a Pokémon magical idol roleplay akin to Aikatsu or PriPara?

[Neo Emolga]

Would anyone be interested in a Pokémon magical idol roleplay akin to Aikatsu or PriPara?

I'm not too sure what those two things are.

I might, but I would definitely need some more details. How exactly would you set this up and what would be the background storyline?

[EmeraldSky]

Wikis to the rescue!

All about Aikatsu (http://aikatsu.wikia.com/wiki/Aikatsu_Wiki)
All about PriPara (http://pripara.wikia.com/wiki/PriPara_Wiki)

My basic premise (so far):

All across the Pokeworld, idols both male and female capture the hearts and imaginations of millions. But what many don't realize is that there are special schools just for idols to hone their skills in performance, as well as training the next generation of idols.

Our story revolves around a band of idols-in-training and their adventures at Rainbow Music Academy in Kanto, and how they take the Pokeworld by storm.

The basic goal of the story would be to become the #1 idol (or idol unit) in Kanto (with the door left open for a world tour), as well as dealing with day to day life as an idol and the ups and downs of fame.

Idols are grouped into Cute, Cool, Beautiful, and Exotic for girls, and Dreamy, Heartthrob, Charming and Rugged for boys.

While you are performing, you may trigger a Star Power, a special magic that manifests in an idol's heart and takes form in their passion for the music.

Songs from any anime (and maybe even American/European cartoons) would be fair game to use as songs.

[Kentucky Fried Torchic]

The first of my internships is ending in two weeks and I really want to get back into RPing, so I have been thinking of trying to start one and get it up and running. I have a ouple of ideas bouncing around, so I would be interested in hearing which of them attract the most interest and if there are any suggestions that people have for them. So, without further adieu, my current ideas for RPs:

1. A Pokemon Version of the Fate Series, except with Legendary Pokemon replacing historical figures. So the premise is that once every sixty years, a magical artifact appears and seven mages (so magic exists in this version of the Pokemon world, although it is not a widely known factor) summon Legendary Pokemon to be their servants and fight one another, with the winner receiving a wish. Some mages enter for personal reasons, other for glory, but all of them have to navigate tenuous relationships and alliances not only with their Servants and any other supporters, but also with each other. Betrayal and deception are common tools and politicking can be just as instrumental for victory as outright power.

2. An adaptation of Battle Royale, a novel I finally finished this past winter. Possibly involving Pokemon, possibly not. I suppose that there are some ways to make the setting more interesting, but I am honestly curious to see and be surprised by the characters and situations created by the RPers versus the GM. (This is actually a common thread in all of these three ideas for me, albeit differing in intensity from concept to concept). This is probably the least thought out of the three ideas I am presenting here today.

3. This is kind of the blockbuster of the bunch, and not just because Neo played a huge hand in helping germinate the idea. No One Said Goodbye (killer title, right) takes place in the aftermath of a mysterious global event where every single human has mysteriously disappeared, leaving the Pokemon left behind to try and pick up the pieces and figure out how to live their lives. Different factions arise and efforts to solve the mystery of just what happened and whether or not there is a way to fix it run up against the ambitions of those who do not want things to go back to the way that they used to be.

I eagerly await your thoughts.

[Noblejanobii]

The third one is a total reference to the Gone series, I feel it in my gut.

Either way, I think these are all great ideas, but the first two would be somewhat hard to manage and here's why. In my experience with Fate series, Hunger games, and other of these style roleplays, one of a few things happens. Either, you don't have enough people sign up to start the story (which wouldn't be much of a problem in 2 bevause Battle Royale did not require a certain amount of participants for it to run) or people would get into very intense debates over the deaths of their characters and others. Since the first two are technically fight to the death style roleplays, you'd have to set a system where every character's move must be reported to you before it happens and you become somewhat of a game master and you judge who can and cannot be killed. And while I get that we're all mature here, if anything this past month has shown me that not everyone is as mature here as I thought they were so the arguments that have broken out in the past are bound to break out here as well. So as awesome as the ideas for 1 and 2 are, I wouldn't advice doing them based on my personal experience. I'd still join either one if you did do them, but just know how difficult those will be to run.

[Kentucky Fried Torchic]

The third one is a total reference to the Gone series, I feel it in my gut.

Either way, I think these are all great ideas, but the first two would be somewhat hard to manage and here's why. In my experience with Fate series, Hunger games, and other of these style roleplays, one of a few things happens. Either, you don't have enough people sign up to start the story (which wouldn't be much of a problem in 2 bevause Battle Royale did not require a certain amount of participants for it to run) or people would get into very intense debates over the deaths of their characters and others. Since the first two are technically fight to the death style roleplays, you'd have to set a system where every character's move must be reported to you before it happens and you become somewhat of a game master and you judge who can and cannot be killed. And while I get that we're all mature here, if anything this past month has shown me that not everyone is as mature here as I thought they were so the arguments that have broken out in the past are bound to break out here as well. So as awesome as the ideas for 1 and 2 are, I wouldn't advice doing them based on my personal experience. I'd still join either one if you did do them, but just know how difficult those will be to run.

Sigh, I had a hunch that having death matches would be a step too far, but a boy has to be able to dream darnit! I suppose that Battle Royale would have an easier time resolving these conflicts as there literally is a higher governing body that was able to remotely detonate the collars at will (or at whoever they choose for that matter) in the novel. It is a bit of a dilemma, I suppose, a Nuzlocke kind of situation for an RPer, where the more endangered your character is, the more attached to them you grow, but that causes you to become less willing to put them in harm's way. Of course I am an emotionless void of a human who delights in planning out the perfect dramatic character death, but that is onviously not everyone. The issue would seem to be that, absent a group of RPers willing to let their character(s) be sent to the Shadow Realm, there would need to be a fairly strict and impartial rules structure and a GM willing to enforce it, which cuts into my own ability to be part of the gang RPing and more of a pointy-haired boss. Although I do know a guy who ran a kind of BR-inspired game back on PE2K and could probably provide me some pointers on structure...

On a different track, I think that the character requirement for Fate wouldn't be too hard to circumvent as having new Masters and Servants arrive after the start could easily be written off as lurking in the shadows or some other mitigating circumstance.

[Gef]

"General discussion" is inactive? Doesn't bode well. Is there any conversation happening off-forum? Roleplaying is inherently collaborative, after all; players should be encouraged to communicate to promote in-character activity. The funnest roleplay experiences I've had personally included an out-of-character counterpart that smoothed out any missed signals or miscommunication, though I'd hate to preach.

[Noblejanobii]

"General discussion" is inactive? Doesn't bode well. Is there any conversation happening off-forum? Roleplaying is inherently collaborative, after all; players should be encouraged to communicate to promote in-character activity. The funnest roleplay experiences I've had personally included an out-of-character counterpart that smoothed out any missed signals or miscommunication, though I'd hate to preach.

Mm not really. Since I've joined PXR the Roleplay community has been fairly small. We struggle over all to keep this part of the forum alive. But feel free to bring up some topics for discussion! Every conversation has to start somewhere,

[Soups]

"General discussion" is inactive? Doesn't bode well. Is there any conversation happening off-forum? Roleplaying is inherently collaborative, after all; players should be encouraged to communicate to promote in-character activity. The funnest roleplay experiences I've had personally included an out-of-character counterpart that smoothed out any missed signals or miscommunication, though I'd hate to preach.

We're a relatively small community, so it's not as active as some other forums. However, we DO love to RP and we're always open to new ideas!

[Noblejanobii]

We're a relatively small community, so it's not as active as some other forums. However, we DO love to RP and we're always open to new ideas!

We've actually got a few semi active Roleplays, Born, if you're looking to get into anything

[Gef]

I mean, I could always consider leading something low-key here, in the name of dashing the place with a bit of liveliness. Maybe we can toss around some ideas for roleplays any of you guys might have; is there anything you'd like to see come to fruition that you think would be enjoyable to write collaboratively?

[Noblejanobii]

I've always wanted to do a collaborative really hardcore fantasy story. Like just fantasy ALL THE WAY.

[Soups]

We've actually got a few semi active Roleplays, Born, if you're looking to get into anything

I haven't visited the RP section in awhile. I'll have to do so. Even so, I may hold off for a bit. I've got to prep myself for the PXFIRE RP. xD

[Noblejanobii]

I haven't visited the RP section in awhile. I'll have to do so. Even so, I may hold off for a bit. I've got to prep myself for the PXFIRE RP. xD

Just check it out while you can there's some good rps here.

[Soups]

Just check it out while you can there's some good rps here.

Will do. Thanks for notifying me.

[Gef]

I played around with the idea of a high-fantasy RP, just in the context of what I think would make a unique roleplay premise and what I personally wanted to write, and I came up with this:

The players control members of the fae race, tiny arthropodal humanoids with antennae, wings, and other creepy-crawly features, and they would likely wield or at least have access to magical means. Certain fae-folk would form a questing party to essentially raid this huge manor, overwhelming for your average five-to-six-foot human being, never mind little bug people. Nonetheless, the queen of the faeries would be in attendance of a political event regarding peace treatise with leaders of the other races within this manor; she would have tasked this adventuring party with raiding initially to sort of give her an edge against her opponents. It's a morally-questionable reason for summoning your characters but, on the bright side, any goodies they will come across, inevitably, they get to keep! But essentially the RP would require in-character scheming and teamwork skills as the swashbucklers respond to orders from their queen to be secret nuisances during the event. There would also be secret intrigue plots the characters could tune onto and follow at different points, revealing more about the political situation and, possibly, the queen's real motives. I'm thinking I'd also like to encourage some creative writing skill-building with little writing events in the out of character thread where participants or even winners could gain in-character rewards.

There'd be a lot to it but it'd remain contained with a set ending, influenced by how creatively situations are addressed by the cast. The prevailing tone would be that of an old Brothers Grimm-style fairy tale while also being inspired by fantasy JRPGs; I think members of the party could fill classes (i.e. knight, rogue, bard...), but I'd want these to be player-selected, or at least more than just claiming one of six or seven pre-selected categories. The other fantasy races would of course be inspired by the classic elves, dwarves, etc. but would incorporate animalistic traits, just as the faeries resemble bugs. I imagine, in fact, the elves would be insidiously reptilian; forked tongues and slits-for-eyes!

[Soups]

I played around with the idea of a high-fantasy RP, just in the context of what I think would make a unique roleplay premise and what I personally wanted to write, and I came up with this:

The players control members of the fae race, tiny arthropodal humanoids with antennae, wings, and other creepy-crawly features, and they would likely wield or at least have access to magical means. Certain fae-folk would form a questing party to essentially raid this huge manor, overwhelming for your average five-to-six-foot human being, never mind little bug people. Nonetheless, the queen of the faeries would be in attendance of a political event regarding peace treatise with leaders of the other races within this manor; she would have tasked this adventuring party with raiding initially to sort of give her an edge against her opponents. It's a morally-questionable reason for summoning your characters but, on the bright side, any goodies they will come across, inevitably, they get to keep! But essentially the RP would require in-character scheming and teamwork skills as the swashbucklers respond to orders from their queen to be secret nuisances during the event. There would also be secret intrigue plots the characters could tune onto and follow at different points, revealing more about the political situation and, possibly, the queen's real motives. I'm thinking I'd also like to encourage some creative writing skill-building with little writing events in the out of character thread where participants or even winners could gain in-character rewards.

There'd be a lot to it but it'd remain contained with a set ending, influenced by how creatively situations are addressed by the cast. The prevailing tone would be that of an old Brothers Grimm-style fairy tale while also being inspired by fantasy JRPGs; I think members of the party could fill classes (i.e. knight, rogue, bard...), but I'd want these to be player-selected, or at least more than just claiming one of six or seven pre-selected categories. The other fantasy races would of course be inspired by the classic elves, dwarves, etc. but would incorporate animalistic traits, just as the faeries resemble bugs. I imagine, in fact, the elves would be insidiously reptilian; forked tongues and slits-for-eyes!

Hm... I'm definitely interested. While I may not be too hyped to RP such a.. strange being (it's pretty weird xD), it's a great way to broaden my horizons and attempt something new. I also like your idea to somehow include a reward system.

Here's my only concern. As Noble stated above, our community operates at a much slower pace than most. If you're expecting high activity, you MAY not get that. If you're fine with a slower paced RP, I don't see why you shouldn't go for it.

[Neo Emolga]

and I came up with this:

I like it! I've RPed faerie characters before and it's fun. I'm also part of the crew that feels the movie Strange Magic was awesome and sadly underrated. So this would definitely be something I could get into.

[LKWayvern]

Sometimes there are certain roleplays that I feel would work better on a chat server rather than a single thread on a forum... I tried running one of them before, and it was a bit hectic but also pretty interesting and different and I think everyone enjoyed. So now I'm trying it again with a different idea for a roleplay I had~ which may be slightly based off the plot for pxfire. slightly. it's much less dark though.

[Neo Emolga]

Sometimes there are certain roleplays that I feel would work better on a chat server rather than a single thread on a forum... I tried running one of them before, and it was a bit hectic but also pretty interesting and different and I think everyone enjoyed. So now I'm trying it again with a different idea for a roleplay I had~ which may be slightly based off the plot for pxfire. slightly. it's much less dark though.

I haven't really tried the chat-based ones that much, but from what I remember from many years back, they just weren't as descriptive and a lot of your success depended on how fast you could button-mash your responses. I remember having a character that wasn't even given a chance to fight back or respond before getting blown up in a helicopter crash just because I was putting in more detail and coming up with a clever way of responding. I honestly wasn't too crazy about that setup. Plus the god-modding and bunnying was on insane levels.

If it's on a forum, it just feels more like one of those turn-based RPGs where you can plan out your next moves and provide details before taking action rather than a button-masher game where speed is more important than quality. Not to mention you can post when you're fully ready and able to rather than having to set aside huge blocks of time for chat room RPing where you lose simply because you need to quit and do something else for a while.

[LKWayvern]

I haven't really tried the chat-based ones that much, but from what I remember from many years back, they just weren't as descriptive and a lot of your success depended on how fast you could button-mash your responses. I remember having a character that wasn't even given a chance to fight back or respond before getting blown up in a helicopter crash just because I was putting in more detail and coming up with a clever way of responding. I honestly wasn't too crazy about that setup. Plus the god-modding and bunnying was on insane levels.

If it's on a forum, it just feels more like one of those turn-based RPGs where you can plan out your next moves and provide details before taking action rather than a button-masher game where speed is more important than quality. Not to mention you can post when you're fully ready and able to rather than having to set aside huge blocks of time for chat room RPing where you lose simply because you need to quit and do something else for a while.

I don't run mine quite like that. It's more when I have multiple events occurring at the same time. For example, several matches going simultaneously in a tournament. Or two groups searching for different objects in different places.
And the whole 'short fast response' is a pet peeve of mine... So I tend to set aside a channel just for the rules, and specify what is and isn't allowed. I've had experiences with bunnying before, and each instance was very grating on my nerves.

Then again, I've never actually seen anyone else do server RPs on Discord outside a specific section of my circle of friends...

[Noblejanobii]

Chat box rps are actually quite fun if you know how to run them right. They're a bit chaotic and random but I enjoyed them for the time I did them. To be fair ours literally just involved a bunch of us interacting with no real plot but I mean we were all beginner rps so we just wanted practice getting used to the system of basic rps. We weren't in it for plot or detail at the time.

[Steel Lunpara]

I haven't really tried the chat-based ones that much, but from what I remember from many years back, they just weren't as descriptive and a lot of your success depended on how fast you could button-mash your responses. I remember having a character that wasn't even given a chance to fight back or respond before getting blown up in a helicopter crash just because I was putting in more detail and coming up with a clever way of responding. I honestly wasn't too crazy about that setup. Plus the god-modding and bunnying was on insane levels.

If it's on a forum, it just feels more like one of those turn-based RPGs where you can plan out your next moves and provide details before taking action rather than a button-masher game where speed is more important than quality. Not to mention you can post when you're fully ready and able to rather than having to set aside huge blocks of time for chat room RPing where you lose simply because you need to quit and do something else for a while.

Nah, Live RPs are my jam. There's a super easy fix for most of the issues there, actually: A GM. I get that there's always the guy who made the story, but having someone who controls most of the NPCs, determines the effectiveness of each attack (either by judgement or a dice system), who says what works and what doesn't, it gives the same kind of backbone longform has that's needed to sort out the chaos. It's all about what you look for in your RP, Longform and Live both fill some similar needs, but also satisfy some very different ones. Sometimes, you just don't need a paragraph per post. Sometimes, you need the combat to move at a quick pace. My buddies and I ran a single game for well over a year, and it went really well. We're doing a second campaign now, I'm playing as my last character's kid, and we've slowly transitioned our system to a heavily modified version of Dungeons and Dragons. It's super good stuff, if you haven't tried a more tabletop style game, I'd recommend it.

[Gef]

I'd argue a good roleplay wouldn't limit its audience to a word count minimum and be coordinated by a leader, not a compliant or retiring writer disengaged from their players. I'm always considered long-form ideal in constructing a traditional narrative with the added twist of it being composed by multiple writers, though my experience with live roleplaying is pretty much naught. But I'm attracted, perhaps to a naive extent, to the concept of the collaborative story. I will say it's hard to run a long-form roleplay correctly, however, due to a lot of misconceptions considering "literacy" (poor man's term for defining "writing well"). As I see it, a true game master that holds himself or himself responsible for the facets of their project rather than relying on and consequently blaming their players when things go sour is what is needed for an engaging experience.

[Kentucky Fried Torchic]

On a scale of "yes" to "no", would anyone be interested in an RP set shortly after a second American Civil War breaks out in the year 1937 in a timeline where Germany won the First World War?

[Neo Emolga]

On a scale of "yes" to "no", would anyone be interested in an RP set shortly after a second American Civil War breaks out in the year 1937 in a timeline where Germany won the First World War?

I would kind of need to know more about the storyline. What would our characters be and what would be their role in the story? What would they have the power to do?

[Caite-chan]

That sounds really intresting.

[Noblejanobii]

I would kind of need to know more about the storyline. What would our characters be and what would be their role in the story? What would they have the power to do?

Seconding this

[Kentucky Fried Torchic]

I would kind of need to know more about the storyline. What would our characters be and what would be their role in the story? What would they have the power to do?


Seconding this

So this is the rough idea that I have bouncing around my big, beautiful brain.

Washington, D.C. has been a hive of activity ever since its establishment, with politicians, special interests, government employees, and foreign agents all working feverishly to advance in the rough and tumble town that is the capital of the United States of America.

Not even the outbreak of the Second American Civil War, between the "legitimate" administration of President Charles Curtis, a left-wing regime headed by journalist-turned-politician Jack Reed, and a populist government led by Louisiana Senator Huey Long could stem the flow of information and favors that characterized business in the capital. In fact, with the renewed interest in the North American continent, foreign diplomats and spies increased the scope and brazenness of their activities, clandestinely supporting whatever side they believed would provide the most benefit to their own country's interests.

Once the Kingdom of Canada closed its borders and those of its protectorate, the puppet state of New England, to Americans fleeing the savage three-way war, Washington, D.C. found another purpose: as a gathering place for refugees from all over the eastern seaboard.

After all, there is no way that the Feds would let the capital fall to Long's Unionists or Reed's Syndicalists, right?

As fighting grew closer and closer to the capital, a stray airplane managed to break through the city's air defenses and bomb the White House, killing President Curtis and much of his cabinet. With the Vice President visiting the front, General Douglas MacArthur stepped in, believing that only his firm hand could guide the United States to victory over all foes, domestic and external. The general decided that D.C. is impossible to defend with the forces that he has available and ordered a total evacuation.

When the last boat departs to begin a perilous journey through the Unionist blockade to Texas and then to the newly proclaimed capital of Boulder, Colorado, tens of thousands are still trapped in the city. With the sea route unavailable, the lands to the far north blocked off by the royal Canadian mounted police, and hostile forces closing in on all sides, the only chance to make it through the war in one piece seems to be on the West coast, where the still-neutral Pacific States of America have promised sanctuary and peace for all Americans. The only trouble is crossing the length of the continental United States to get there.

This is when the RP would begin.

The RPers play as one of those left behind in the shelled and abandoned Washington, D.C., someone with reason to travel west. This does not have to be due to being a scared civilian looking for refuge, however! There are still plenty of spies, both from the various American sides and from overseas, mixed in with the legitimate victims of war, and they all hold different objectives. The industrial and military strength of the Pacific States is, while not dominating, nothing to sneeze at, and if that government can be convinced to throw its weight behind one of the other American governments, that could very easily turn the tide of the war. Otherwise, MacArthur's capital lies on the way to California. Plenty of powerful people would like him dead, because he poses a threat to American democracy, because he stands the best chance of actually beating the rebel factions, or both.

The idea in my mind is to have a truly motley collection of civilians, soldiers, and spies with a wide variety of allegiances trying to conceal their true nature from one another, craft alliances, discover rats, and all that good stuff, while also having to work together to make it through the obstacles, both natural and man-made (like bandits, military units, frightened locals, etc.) on the way to their goals.

Basically, "Grapes of Wrath" meets "Ten Little Indians".

To answer your specific questions, er, specifically, Neo:

"What would our characters be?"
Your characters would (ideally) be a wide variety of people with varying skills, ambitions, and loyalties; Americans and foreigners, civilians and soldiers, refugees and spies, Unionists and Syndicalists. Nobody would be in a supremely important leadership position like governor or general, but more "ordinary" folks in extraordinary circumstances.

"What would be their role in the story?"
Stories about war can be told in either one of two ways, in my opinion: large, overarching documentaries or snapshots of particular events or people that flesh out the details of the conflict. With this RP, I would like to go more the Saving Private Ryan route than the History Channel documentary route. The primary focus of the RP is going to be on the good, the bad, and the weird of traveling with people who you might not be able to trust, but have to, for now, at least. While there are larger events going on outside of the immediate storyline, with NPCs making mention of significant events going on (e.g. the fall of Atlanta, the start of a war between France and Germany, etc.), that would have effects on what the characters encounter (and I would delight in the RPers broadening the world as well).

"What would they have the power to do?"
That being said, despite the scope of the story being smaller than grandiose movements of troops and maneuvers by professional diplomats, beyond their personal foibles, the players can have a very significant effect on how things play out in a big picture way, with the life of Douglas MacArthur and the allegiance of the Pacific States of America providing two targets, as mentioned above. Ends related to those plot points, or others, can be accomplished either through assassination, persuasion, personal heroism, or a thousand other actions that I have not even imagined yet. Essentially, a small group of people can play an out-sized role in the outcome of a large-scale conflict if they are focused, skilled, and lucky enough.

[Sanctus]

How has the RP scene been around here lately? Anybody have plans or ideas?

[Noblejanobii]

How has the RP scene been around here lately? Anybody have plans or ideas?

Not really. The one active RP we had, Ryme City, kinda died due to a bunch of us having real world obligations.

[Neo Emolga]

I think a lot of us have the desire to RP, it's just sticking with it and overcoming time constraints is where it gets hard.

That and coming up with storylines is tough. I feel like most of my ideas would be too close to something that was done already.

[Sanctus]

Who are the most active rpers right now? Do Sabi and Winter still dabble in it?

[Neo Emolga]

Who are the most active rpers right now? Do Sabi and Winter still dabble in it?

They were in Ryme City Chaos, so I think if a new and good one came along, they might jump on in.

[Sanctus]

Is there any interest in reviving Rhyme City?

[EmeraldSky]

I have a few fantasy adventures and performing RPs... (eg. the players are performers in some form of a theatrical show)

[ShadowBolt25]

Is there any interest in reviving Rhyme City?

i am interested in Signing up / Joining Rhyme City

i'm open to sign up for any RPG ideas. anyone has

Even this -> ( http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?9958-Pokemon-Gijinka-Apocalypse&p=218256&viewfull=1#post218256 )

[Noblejanobii]

Is there any interest in reviving Rhyme City?

There has been but like I said, most of us have been busy with real world obligations and haven't been able to contribute.

[ShadowBolt25]

There has been but like I said, most of us have been busy with real world obligations and haven't been able to contribute.

i'll be able to contribute

[Neo Emolga]

Is there any interest in reviving Rhyme City?

I'm still in it, but I was the last person who posted. XD

And if you're wondering why my character Nathan is a Cinccino, he talked to Bill about trying to figure out the situation from the Pokémon side of things, but yeah, ordinarily you sign up as a human, not a Pokémon. XD

[AWA1997]

i am interested in Signing up / Joining Rhyme City

i'm open to sign up for any RPG ideas. anyone has

Even this -> ( http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/forum/showthread.php?9958-Pokemon-Gijinka-Apocalypse&p=218256&viewfull=1#post218256 )

I’ll be honest, I was not expecting to see my dinosaur of an RP on a recent discussion. I made that thing before I went on a two-year hiatus from the entire site.

As for wanting to RP, and the desire revive them, I’m with the others who would love to, but other things are in the way and need to come first. That being said, when I come back, I may try to reboot one of the RPs that has done really well for me in the past.

[Winter]

I actually had plans to try to kick Ryme back into motion next week. XD I was trying to give a certain member one last shot at posting before I skipped over them in the post chain--still not certain if they will be posting before next Tuesday-Wednesday, but I should be getting something up in that time frame regardless.

As for my activity in RP, I still RP regularly, but due to the now microscopic RP community on PXR, I've shifted away from posting my plots/trying to get anything started here.

[Noblejanobii]

Well if Winter's still in it to get it active again then y'all can try to revive it. We'll see what I can do on my end. I haven't been able to catch a break hardly at all recently. Had another round of midterms this past week, have a paper due tonight, and a presentation plus several readings due next week. And that's just from what I can remember. I think I also have a paper due next Sunday.

[Sanctus]

I’ll make an SU for Rhyme tomorrow then. I have irl obligations as well but I can squeeze in a post occasionally. I would not like to leave people behind who would like to rp. Janobii is there a chance we could go without you in the time being but allow you to come back in the future?

What is the status of the others involved in Rhyme? Is there any chance they would return if they knew there as interest in a revival?

[Neo Emolga]

I could still post here and there. I'm helping Suicune's Fire GM Stalkers Season 4, but a post every now and then shouldn't be a problem.

[Winter]

Sabi has talked to me semi-recently about posting, but I don't expect (or even really want) rapidfire replies for Ryme Chaos? I've only got two days a week I am really able to focus on RP replies, and don’t mind people being slower to reply...as long as we don't end up stalling out for months again. I'm not certain about other members, and there is one of whom I know has a ton of stuff on their plate rn, hence why I had to speak to them about breaking post chain to continue things.

[Sanctus]

Alright. I think I can manage a reply at least on saturday/sunday, and perhaps sneak another one in here or there, so this is definitely my speed. I look forward to it, and if you speak to Sabi again tell her I said hi.

[Winter]

Yeah, it's not meant to be a high maintenance RP. XD And message delivered.

[Sanctus]

I appreciate you relaying the message. And now you have two new SU’s in your RP. Let’s bring some life into this thing.

[Noblejanobii]

Janobii is there a chance we could go without you in the time being but allow you to come back in the future?

I'd rather not be left behind since I've already been struggling to reply even when the story was active due to just kinda be left out of the action (albeit unintentionally) and if I got left behind it'd demotivate me from replying at all since I'd need a recap of what's going on, which would delay my reply even further, leaving me further behind, so on and so forth.

So if you wanted to, I guess you could, but I'd rather not let that happen since in my past experiences that resulted in me just not jumping back in due to my character not fitting back into the dynamic well.

[Winter]

As it is, I dislike skipping over people. I don't want to skip over the person I am going to have to now. I don't intend to hop over people unless it is absolutely necessary.