elementcollector1
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(First post, so if this is in an inappropriate place please move).
Hi! I'm looking for some people to help me with a passion project of mine.
See, I wondered a while ago what an in-world PokeDex would look like - instead of a brief description of the Pokemon itself as well as some interesting trivia, what would a Trainer, Breeder or caretaker need to know in order to take care of any given Pokemon? So, that in mind, I began crafting this, with the help of a few friends.
(I'm also a programmer and 3D printing enthusiast, among other things, so this might make it into a physical PokeDex depending on how far it gets.)
Anyway, the Discord server for the project is here (though you don't have to join it to submit entries!) Duplicate entries are also alright, because I'm interested to see what different ideas people might have for the same Pokemon species.
General format for entries goes something like this:
NUMBER - NAME
[Class] Pokemon
[Type 1]/[Type 2]
Average Height: (these are taken from Bulbapedia)
Average Weight:
Description: The official Pokedex entries across games for this Pokemon go here, summed into a paragraph or two. Words can be changed a little for the sake of readability.
[Specimen Log] (this doesn't have any purpose yet, but if I ever make this into an official PokeDex it'll have a few fun features)
Caretaking Advice: (this is the part you write! Be sure to include things like health complications, living conditions (cold, hot, wet, dry, indoors, outdoors, rocky, grassy, etc.) and anything else you think would fit! Easy inspiration comes from basing Pokemon off their real-world animal counterparts - for example, the Mudkip family are derived from Axolotls and could probably share similar diet, lifestyle and habitat.)
(diet typically goes at the end of Caretaking Advice, as a separate paragraph)
Egg Group: (also taken from Bulbapedia)
Example:
"133 – EEVEE
Evolution Pokemon
Normal
Average Height: 0.3 m
Average Weight: 6.5 kg
Description: Eevee’s genetic code is irregular, and it may mutate if exposed to radiation from certain stones or areas to suit its environment. Its ability to evolve into many different forms allows it to adapt smoothly and perfectly to any new or harsh environment. Eevee’s unstable genetics are unique to the species, and are a key mystery to the process of evolution.
[Specimen Log]
Caretaking Advice: Eevee is one of the easiest Pokemon to care for, due to its high adaptability to its surroundings and friendly nature. Unfortunately, Eevee’s genetic complications render it very susceptible to problems later in life, from various cancers to sickle-cell anaemia, as well as a rare chance of total genetic breakdown (complete failure of RNA transcription). However, these issues largely go away once Eevee has adapted fully to its environment and evolved into one of its more stable, Type-oriented forms. As an Eevee caretaker, therefore, there should be a high priority for it to evolve as soon as possible, and no later than ten years of age. When young, an Eevee should be allowed to play with other Pokemon as frequently as possible, and preferably with either older, evolved forms of Eevee or a variety of different Pokemon types – this will be important for when it determines what to evolve into when older.
Eevee is omnivorous and shares largely the same palate as a human, with a somewhat lower emphasis on grains such as wheat and bread. Because of this, no special dietary advice is needed, though care should still be taken to avoid excessive fats or sugar consumption.
Egg Group: Field"
Last thing I want to note is the placement of lore within this project. A lot of hidden lore can be found in some entries (from Mewtwo's including the recent events of Detective Pikachu to Mew's referencing the Pokemon Mansion Journals from the Generation I games. Another fun thing you can do is throw in a tidbit of vital caretaking information that's just off-putting enough to make someone wonder why that had to be written down in the first place.
So with all that said, I can't wait to see what ideas people here have! We've already got about 43 entries, but there's still plenty of room!
Hi! I'm looking for some people to help me with a passion project of mine.
See, I wondered a while ago what an in-world PokeDex would look like - instead of a brief description of the Pokemon itself as well as some interesting trivia, what would a Trainer, Breeder or caretaker need to know in order to take care of any given Pokemon? So, that in mind, I began crafting this, with the help of a few friends.
(I'm also a programmer and 3D printing enthusiast, among other things, so this might make it into a physical PokeDex depending on how far it gets.)
Anyway, the Discord server for the project is here (though you don't have to join it to submit entries!) Duplicate entries are also alright, because I'm interested to see what different ideas people might have for the same Pokemon species.
General format for entries goes something like this:
NUMBER - NAME
[Class] Pokemon
[Type 1]/[Type 2]
Average Height: (these are taken from Bulbapedia)
Average Weight:
Description: The official Pokedex entries across games for this Pokemon go here, summed into a paragraph or two. Words can be changed a little for the sake of readability.
[Specimen Log] (this doesn't have any purpose yet, but if I ever make this into an official PokeDex it'll have a few fun features)
Caretaking Advice: (this is the part you write! Be sure to include things like health complications, living conditions (cold, hot, wet, dry, indoors, outdoors, rocky, grassy, etc.) and anything else you think would fit! Easy inspiration comes from basing Pokemon off their real-world animal counterparts - for example, the Mudkip family are derived from Axolotls and could probably share similar diet, lifestyle and habitat.)
(diet typically goes at the end of Caretaking Advice, as a separate paragraph)
Egg Group: (also taken from Bulbapedia)
Example:
"133 – EEVEE
Evolution Pokemon
Normal
Average Height: 0.3 m
Average Weight: 6.5 kg
Description: Eevee’s genetic code is irregular, and it may mutate if exposed to radiation from certain stones or areas to suit its environment. Its ability to evolve into many different forms allows it to adapt smoothly and perfectly to any new or harsh environment. Eevee’s unstable genetics are unique to the species, and are a key mystery to the process of evolution.
[Specimen Log]
Caretaking Advice: Eevee is one of the easiest Pokemon to care for, due to its high adaptability to its surroundings and friendly nature. Unfortunately, Eevee’s genetic complications render it very susceptible to problems later in life, from various cancers to sickle-cell anaemia, as well as a rare chance of total genetic breakdown (complete failure of RNA transcription). However, these issues largely go away once Eevee has adapted fully to its environment and evolved into one of its more stable, Type-oriented forms. As an Eevee caretaker, therefore, there should be a high priority for it to evolve as soon as possible, and no later than ten years of age. When young, an Eevee should be allowed to play with other Pokemon as frequently as possible, and preferably with either older, evolved forms of Eevee or a variety of different Pokemon types – this will be important for when it determines what to evolve into when older.
Eevee is omnivorous and shares largely the same palate as a human, with a somewhat lower emphasis on grains such as wheat and bread. Because of this, no special dietary advice is needed, though care should still be taken to avoid excessive fats or sugar consumption.
Egg Group: Field"
Last thing I want to note is the placement of lore within this project. A lot of hidden lore can be found in some entries (from Mewtwo's including the recent events of Detective Pikachu to Mew's referencing the Pokemon Mansion Journals from the Generation I games. Another fun thing you can do is throw in a tidbit of vital caretaking information that's just off-putting enough to make someone wonder why that had to be written down in the first place.
So with all that said, I can't wait to see what ideas people here have! We've already got about 43 entries, but there's still plenty of room!