I think I'd prefer to start off solo or in small groups/pairs and have characters meet up through the RP. Honestly, I'm cool with whatever everyone else decides.

I'm not sure what to do with the battle system for gyms etc. I'd like for it to allow some sort of creativity and strategy if possible, since I don't like the idea of gym battles consisting of just hitting each other until one side falls down. If using rolls would allow for that, then I'm happy to go with it.