Premise:In an effort to finally determine who is the "very best" trainer in the world, the first annual Pokemon World Series has been launched. Challengers represent their regional league, receive support from their sponsors, and compete in order to raise their individual rank. Face down other rival challengers in
Exhibition Match, and climb the ranking. The world is watching, you've come this far- will you be the very best like no one ever was?
Pokemon Stars is intended to be mix of slice of life RP based around the being a celebrity trainer in the Pokemon World. Compete against another player to a contest battle on national television, or fill the stadium as you face your rival in a Dynamax battle, all the while navigating the adoration of fans, the weight of your Region's honor, and the demands of your sponsors!
The setting is focused in the major sites of the Pokémon World. Good thing your sponsors are paying your travel fees!
SystemsActual battles are freeform, with the specifics determined by the writers involved. Wins and losses weigh less, as participation increased both Challenger's ranking (winners only receive a slightly higher base point reward for their exhibition matches, so winning isn't everything!). Characters can be created with Trainer Powers (mega evolution, Z-move users, type specialist etc.) that increase the points they earn when used in Exhibitions, and can earn more as they compete thanks to their sponsor's favor!
Only the best would be endorsed by their region to enter the World Series! Players can register six pokemon for use in their Series matches. In terms of balancing, rule-of-cool/super smash bros rule are factored in. Any 'normal' pokemon can be used effectively, so get ready for legendary fights between Eevee's and Dragonites.
No one can agree on what a Pokemon Master is, so expect Exhibition Matches to take the form of contests, battle frontier style matches, and regular pokemon battles. Many 'sidequest' competitions from the game will be available.
OOC- any designated "Exhibition match" can be created between two players, pitting their characters in chosen fighting style in one of the massive stadiums, similar to the challenging of Gym Leaders in Pokemon Sword/Shield.
Finally, determine your character's initial sponsor! You represent your region, but your sponsor determines your perks and resources available. Will the Aether Foundation support you with an Ultra Beast? Or will Macro Cosmos unlock a G-Max pokemon for you? Maybe the Indigo Plateau has pulled the strings to help you register another pokemon to your team?
there's no wild threads, breeding or farming systems for this site. majority of work is making choices on character builds and unlocking enough points to add anything you want in the future. this does mean less forced balancing or gate keeping, hence the move from 'win loss' and emphasis on freeformOther thingsJcink, most likely. Game canons can be played! (just have to build their 'kits' to reflect as such). Set in an AU that is closer to the main series game canons.
I'm pretty excited about this idea, but it's still in its infancy. The goal is to have a chance to write out and play in the world of 'giants' in the Pokemon World. Always open to feedback and help- Anybody up for this?