[color=0054a6][center][h1] "Start your Pokemon Adventure at Sanctuary"[/h1][/center][/color] Thanks for your interest. Please find the ooc below. I've also popped up an original IC post just to give you a little flavour for Lo Town on your arrival. [color=ed1c24][b]Please note I have had 5 interested parties for what was originally 3 spots and as such will not be taking further applications at this time[/b][/color] Once we've got our three characters signed and sealed I'll put up a second post just to guide you through registration. What you don't realise yet is spots are at a premium with only 25 new trainers getting their first Pokemon today- so you better hurry! After registration I'll give you guys a post or two to bed in, meet (if you want) or just wander around Lo Town- we've got everything for all your Pokemon needs [s][i](sponsered by the Lo Town Chamber of Commerce)[/i][/s] and then we'll get you cracking on getting that first Pokemon. Below is some information on our starting town and what to expect from me: [hider=Where we start-Lo Town and the Sanctuary] [center][img]https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTDBDVJh-H_hCiPKN2NixbHiC4TENzXyV3mkeVMynDBANLcV3Cz[/img][/center] Lo Town is a town almost equidistant between 3 of the major cities in Kanto (Saffron, Celadon and Cerulean); sitting snugly close to the foot of Mount Moon. The town is your typical Pokemon town with a Pokemon Center, Mart and Police Station, oh and of course [color=0072bc][center][b]The Sanctuary.[/b][/center][/color] [center][img]https://dncache-mauganscorp.netdna-ssl.com/thumbseg/2139/2139567-bigthumbnail.jpg[/img][/center] The Sanctuary is ingrained in the history of Lo Town beginning when the richest family in the town built Croup Manor. Business thrived however their money was frittered away as they attempted to create their own route into Mount Moon to pull trade from Pewter City through Lo Town. Sadly, despite huge investment, no reward and with their money gone the family was forced to abandon the manor with debts unpaid and many people making dark threats of what would happen if they dared to return. Croup Manor fell into disrepair but then the Pokemon came. First in a trickle then in a flood, wild pokemon and abandoned Pokemon came to inhabit the house and play in the wild grass. It seemed to happen overnight, the overgrown grass was trimmed, the crumbling walls were rebuilt thick and strong, the windows bright and sparkling. Croup Manor was returned to its former glory and maintained entirely by Pokemon. Firstly people came just to visit this novelty and the Pokemon assented as gracious hosts happy to allow people into their home. Then the trainers came hearing rumours of the strength of the Pokemon residing in Croup Manor and everything changed. With only the weakest Pokemon, unwanted and rejected, left to tend its walls the house crumbled again into disuse and disrepair once more, the Pokemon within dejected and downtrodden. In Lo Town, a meeting of town elders agreed that something must be done. Croup Manor was subsequently renamed and registered as The Official Pokemon Sanctuary making it illegal for Pokemon to be caught in its grounds with one exception. Each year on the first day of summer, it would open its door as a place for young trainers to be guided through catching their first Pokemon before starting their own Pokemon journey. [/hider] [hider=Game System] I want to keep the RP moving at a good pace with all the characters regardless of location moving along at a similar rate. The last thing I want to do is get bogged down in a battle against Trainer Jimbo on Route Something or other or push you up against a gym leader when your Pokemon are still low level making it unrealistic for you to win. Added as it makes sense for us to go in a different order with gym leaders based on where we are starting I’m going to move away from the traditional Pokemon level system. [color=0072bc][b]We will keep a track of progression using the move set to give us a rough idea of what level the Pokemon is for battles against each other however level will be less important than strategy in this rp.[/b] [/color] I will use a mixture of dice rolls and my own noodle to progress you and your Pokemon through the RP. [color=0072bc][b]We will use the character sheet section to keep track of (please keep it updated as best you can):[/b][/color] Items collected/ bought PokeDollars (please note I intend to make these a little harder to come by than in the games) Pokemon Caught Battle team current status (highest known move (we will not do the whole 4 moves only thing) and health including status ie asleep) [color=0072bc][b]Interactions will be split into key and quick interactions.[/b][/color] [color=ed1c24]Key interactions-[/color] Occur in major places real/ fictional- I’m fairly certain it will be clear but please ask if unsure) we will write together across a couple of posts with results based on strategy These include gym battles, battle with other rpers and interactions in key places. [color=f7976a]Quick interactions-[/color] Will occur when travelling or if you choose to head out specifically to catch/ train your pokemon) I’ll give you basic details including outcome etc but you can choose how you write it. I f you’re struggling with that I’ll certainly add more details to your update. Essentially I will tailor quick interactions to suit you as we move through the RP (you want the freedom to make up your own characters and npc’s I’m very much of the opinion two heads are better than one and if you create a gem of a character we should include him in the RP/ if you need a little inspiration- it’s what I’m here for!) Notes -We will only be using the first 251 Pokemon at this time ( there will not be Alolan variants in the wild) -We will not be including z moves or mega evolution at this time. (both these points my change as time goes on)[/hider] [h1] Character Sheet [/h1] Name- Age- (as discussed in the ooc I am will to accept characters of 16-17) Gender- Appearance- Hometown- (preferably local to the Lo Town area but not essential- must be in Kanto) [color=0054a6]Pokedollars[/color]-1000 (we will all start on the same footing) [color=2e3192]Items-[/color]none (we will all start on the same footing) [hider= What drives you?] Personality- Ambition- (what drives your character to start a Pokemon journey?) Hero- (make yourself up a quick hero- who do you model yourself on- trainer/ breeder or gym leader? doesn't need to be massive but it's just to give us an idea of what type of trainer you want to be... you never know one or two of them may pop up) [/hider] [hider=Name of Parent taking you to the Sanctuary(can be both)] Parent's appearance- Parent’s backstory- (this can also include a little bit of your story but at 12 I don't expect you to have done all that much and definitely not without your parents) Pokemon they will use to help you catch your first Pokemon- (name, species and your relationship with that Pokemon. In case my subtle hints haven't been enough the Sanctuary Ceremony for initiating new trainers is based around family ties. You're off in to the world, leaving your parents behind, how better to remind you of that family bond than for them to guide you through you first Pokemon catch using one of their own Pokemon to start your Pokemon journey [s](plus it's not like kids have much spare cash lying around)[/s].) [/hider] [h1]Your first Pokemon[/h1] Athough we will go through the process of catching them to begin the RP you can choose what type of Pokemon and give him a backstory. Obviously no legendary's and only Pokemon on their first stage of evolution ie bulbasaur yup ivysaur nope. If in doubt ask me.) As we catch more Pokemon we will add more of the below for every Pokemon in your battle team though if you want to give them a backstory that will be up to you, hence the hider. Nickname (optional): Species: Health (inc status): Highest level move: [hider=Personal Pokemon Information] Gender Ability Personality Backstory- how did he get to the sanctuary? [/hider] Thanks for reading- look forward to seeing some characters- any questions don't hesitate to let me know!