Pokemon: Diamonds of the Colorful Skies (signups and discussion, closed to new signups)

[Greninjaman]

@Greninjaman

If you're lucky enough to find one of the ally caravans if we need to battle a Water type foe, Ash has his faithful Pikachu (named Inazuma for RP purposes, Liko has her Sprigatito named Menta, and Dawn has a Pachirisu named Stormy).

Not surprised about the fact those characters have those Pokemon since they have them in the anime.

Of course, there is the possibility that I might have given a move to Lucario to also help. Also, forgot to ask: Are abilities a thing? Like, I currently have Lucario have Inner Focus (which prevents flinching, of course).

 

[System Error]

It goes without saying that at least one of Isabeau's offensive spells is functionally Dark-type. One of the ones I have lined up for her to learn on the way (won't start with it, needs room to grow!) is a decaying spell that hits Ground effectively (soil degradation), so that'll be covered eventually.

I imagine some of her spells would require components, but how would MP work?

A couple other details: last name is Odson, alignment is Lawful Neutral, and attunement is Darkness (obviously!) with a particular focus.

 

[LightningTopaz]

@Greninjaman

Abilities do exist in this world, so Inner Focus still works.

@System Error

Basically, each spell has a flat MP cost, in increments of five--so to use Final Fantasy as an example, Fire is 5 MP, Fira is 10 MP, Firaga is 15 MP, Firaja is 20 MP.

Finishers/Limit Breaks are surprisingly cheap, MP wise--all four of us combining our power for a finisher adds up to 16 MP at the highest level (level 4)

 

[Greninjaman]

@LightningTopaz
Obviously, we can develop our characters as we go, right? Like, I may change my mind about whether I should have Alex use Magic or not.

 

[LightningTopaz]

@Greninjaman

Yes--you will be learning new skills and abilities as you go. Like Pokemon you do learn some skills innately, but you can also learn them via scrolls and books--both bought, and found in the wild...

 

[Greninjaman]

@Greninjaman

Yes--you will be learning new skills and abilities as you go. Like Pokemon you do learn some skills innately, but you can also learn them via scrolls and books--both bought, and found in the wild...

Of course, we don't have to use them if we don't want to.

 

[LightningTopaz]

@Greninjaman

You can just stick to what you learn innately. But it is a good idea to learn skills outside of your innate skills--just in case!

 

[Greninjaman]

@LightningTopaz
I also considered giving Alex a second Pokemon, but since his goal really doesn't call for a need to do so, I am not going to. Of course, I may change my mind about it.

 

[LightningTopaz]

@Greninjaman

You may encounter one you might want on the journey. (the map is still VERY much in progress (since I'm drawing on a LOT more of real France to build this fantasy Kalos), but I have enough built to get this adventure started)

 

[Greninjaman]

@LightningTopaz
Here is an idea: there are many places where the diamonds can be gathered from, but it’s not required to go to all of them.

 

[LightningTopaz]

@Greninjaman

You don't have to collect EVERY last diamond out there, but it is encouraged to find as many as you can. That said, it IS worth your time to stop in as many towns along the way--even if it's just to see the sights.

 

[Greninjaman]

Makes sense that they can be obtained all over the map, meaning that no two groups will have the exact same journey (unless of course they are traveling together).