Fandom Pokémon: Sandbox [Recruiting]!

[CloudySkyLoftyMoon]

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  Intro

  
  Hello & Welcome to our RP Thread!
  Here, we run an Open-World, Sandbox-style Pokémon RP where the entire Pokéverse is your Cloyster! What's that all mean? It means we draw inspiration from all forms of Poké-Media: Main Series Games, Side Games (Ranger, Conquest, etc.), Anime, Manga, etc.
  Since there are some contradictions between these, we consider the Main Series Games to be the canon timeline of our RP, while we use the Anime & Manga for reference.
  As a Sandbox RP, there is

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  singular/main Plot that everyone must follow; however, we have many Events & Story Arcs that you can choose to be apart of! .
  Whether you choose to join the fun or chart your own path, do remember that this is still a

  Group RP

  and we ask you to be mindful of how your actions affect others. That's to say,

  don't try to kill of important NPCs or make a mess of this because: "It's a Sandbox and I should be able to do whatever I want."

  
  If you'd like to do something big and with rippling consequences, we will need to discuss it beforehand as world-building is a group effort.
  

  A poor attitude and a disregard for your fellow RPers WILL see you swiftly removed.

  
  

  
  
  
  
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  Setting

  
  This RP is takes place eight (8) years after the events of Sword & Shield and RPers are free to have their OCs pursue whatever their hearts desire.
  Traditional Gym Battles? We've got you covered: we've even got Special Formats for trainers looking for a challenge! Want to dress up and show off your Pokémon in Contest or Showcases? We love to see it! More interested in the life of a PokéRanger? You're in luck! Work your way from Ranger (or even Trainee) all the way up to Top Ranger!
  The World is your oyster! Get creative! Have fun!
  Haven't the slightest idea where to start? We've got Events and Story Arcs you can hop right into!
  

  
  
  
  
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  Rules

  
  

  1. All RPN Rules apply.
  2. Fan-made Content is allowed: however, it must be submitted for review. Please PM me for more details.
  3. While the RP as a whole does not limit Pokémon to Four moves, some Tournaments, Battles, and Other events may require a move-set that you must submit beforehand.
  4. This is an expansive setting! Please make use of Headers within your posts! A header should contain, at minimum, the date and your character's location!
  5. Some Legendary Pokémon are allowed; however, they must be earned. Please PM me for further details.
  6. OCs may not start out as Gym Leaders, Elite Four, Champions, etc. These positions are of immense influence and must be earned/obtained in RP.
  7. OCsa are allowed to possess Aura, Psychic Powers, Occult and other supernatural abilities that are confirmed to exist in the Pokémon world.
  8. Battles may be resolved in any way you and your RP partner agree upon; however, if a decision cannot be made I will step in to arbitrate.

  
  
  
  
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  Frequently Asked Questions

  
  

  Can I still join the RP even though it's been going on for a while?

  
  Yes! We spin off our events into their own mini-threads which provide an easy opportunity for someone to join. We also have a Discord where you can ask questions and get to know the others Rpers and their characters to see if you'd be interested in joining them.
  We're trying to make this as beginner-friendly as possible, please bear with us.
  

  I don't have a Discord, can I still join?

  
  Yes! We have an OOC thread as well as extra pages that will assist to keep non-Discord users up-to-date on happenings.
  

  How often do I need to post?

  
  We ask that you try to post at least once a week; however, we understand that life happens and are willing to work with you if you need more time. Please notify us whenever you have challenge.
  During events or story arcs, we adopt a Three-Strike Warning Policy. After roughly a week of absence, you will be given a verbal warning. After three warnings, we will consider you unable to post and will discuss with you how the other people in the scene can progress with or without further input from your character.
  

  Can I have legendary Pokémon?

  
  Yes, but many of the more powerful ones are Off-limits. For example, no one is going to be allowed to catch Pokémon who have major lore implications (Arceus, Dialga, Palkia, etc.). However, Pokémon that don't maintain the fabric of reality itself are more likely to be capturable.
  We have a list of what Legendary can & cannot be captured, please PM for more details.
  

  Do the Pokémon Leagues in every region run concurrently?

  
  No! We have chosen to stagger the League by one month each and given them a 9-month 'On Season' and a 3-month 'Off Season'. This is the same for Contest Circuits which are also staggered and followed the 9-On, 3-Off format.
  The World Coronation Series, however, has a 10-month 'On Season' and a 2-month 'Off Season'.
  How do you handle the release of new games?
  We deal with it as they come! We will have a discussion about how to resolve any changes to lore/canon and also how to introduce the new region or any changes to the region or Pokémon that have been made by remakes.
  

  Can I have a Mega Evolution?

  
  Yes! However, Mega Evolution is—lore wise—considered to be on-par with even some legendaries. An OC is only allowed to have one 'legendary tier' Pokémon, whether this be a Mega Evolution, Battle Bond, or actual legendary. In addition, all these Pokémon of immense power must be obtained in-RP. You cannot start with them.
  

  Dynamax? Z-Moves? Terastalization?

  
  Yes, yes, and yes! However, we do follow the canon restrictions on these so you will need the appropriate equipment (Z-rings, Dynamax band, etc.) and in some cases the right location.
  

  Can I play as a Pokémon

  
  If you want to? But we cater primarily to Trainer OCs not Pokémon OCs.
  

  
  
  
  
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  You can join our Discord here:
  

  Join the Pokémon Server Discord Server!

  RPNation associated Pokémon Role Play Server. | 45 members

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[CloudySkyLoftyMoon]

Frequently Asked Questions​

Frequent questions will have their answers placed here ^^

Q1. Do you have a Discord Server?​

We do ^^. Feel free to join:

Join the Pokémon Server Discord Server!

Q2. You mentioned this is a migration, so what are the existing OCs doing?​

Spoiler: Summary

Johto – July 25th​

Characters​	Roleplayer​
Esther Sophys	CloudySkyLoftyMoon
Desmond Andrews	godjacob
Naka Saito	Merciless Medic
Emma Argentson	Cmeriwether6
William Jerome Carmichael – 'Billy'	Cmeriwether6
Theo Hightower	Theo713
Johnathon Grayson	Red Guy
Aldon Charlton	ThAtGuY101
Pickle Rick	R Rydge

A mix of characters, trainers of different walks, some new, some seasoned, and each with different ambitions. Recently caused a mess visited the Johto Safari Zone and are now headed to Olivine City.

Kalos - July 6th​

Characters​	Roleplayer​
Esther Sophys	CloudySkyLoftyMoon
Montagne Khastil – 'Monty'	Patriot
Celia Besnard	ThePlayfulFox
Beatrice	Grand Overlord Koop
Azumi Towers	Hecotoro

A group of mostly new trainers headed towards Route 10. They're currently held up on Route 7 due to a sudden mega-swarm of Yanma & Yanmega.

Orange Islands – June 2nd​

Characters​	Roleplayer​
Adrienne Silvers	godjacob
Reginald	Merciless Medic
Briar Hightower	ThAtGuY101
Elsie Titanlia	ThePlayfulFox

A mixed bag of trainers, following the Orange Island League challenge.

Paldea – July 25th​

Characters​	Roleplayer​
Jayden Jones	Hecotoro
Hubert Lee	OmnipotentOnion
Joyce Blake	Grand Overlord Koop

New(?) trainers who've just arrived in Cabo Poco.

Galar – August 2nd​

Characters​	Roleplayer​
Cole	Merciless Medic
Wilford Pine	sSoul
Kurashiki Ki	Hecotoro
Laura Argentson - 'Lana'	Cmeriwether6

Three Groups—Cole & Wilford, Kurashiki by herself, and Lana by herself—independently doing the Galar Gym Challenge.

Unova – Lost in Time​

Characters​	Roleplayer​
Buck Gamble	ThAtGuY101

One man and his donkey against all of Unova.

Sinnoh – ???​

Characters​	Roleplayer​
Ron Towers	Hecotoro
Nakano Saito	Merciless Medic

Team Rocket focused-plotline. Ask Hecotoro or Merciless Medic for more details.

Alola – July 27th​

Characters​	Roleplayer​
Reina Cortez	Hecotoro

Training arc on Melemele island.

Q3. Are you committed to any one version of the entire pokémon world? Or how is the entire pokémon world handled in RP?​

Good Question! Our stance is that all the pokémon regions are roughly in the same position as their real-world counterparts. So Galar is where the UK is and Kalos is where France is, etc. This allows us to fill in the gaps in the pokémon world by supplementing it with real-world locations and points of interest in the real world.

Important!​

This RP uses an on-and-off season for Pokémon Leagues, much like real-life sports. So please be aware of them when creating your character.

Pokemon League On & Off Seasons

Leagues have a 9-month season*

1. Indigo Conference: Jan - Sept
2. Silver Conference: Feb - Oct
3. Ever Grande Conference: March - Nov
4. Lily of the Valley Conference: April - Dec
5. Ventress Conference: May - Jan
6. Lumiose Conference: June - Feb
7. Manalo Conference: July - Mar
8. Galar League: Aug - April
9. Paldea League: May–Sept

Grand Festival has a 9-month season

1. Kanto Grand Festival: Feb - Oct
2. Johto Grand Festival: Mar - Nov
3. Hoenn Grand Festival: April - Dec
4. Sinnoh Grand Festival: May - Jan
5. Unova Grand Festival: June - Feb
6. Kalos Princess Showcase: July - Mar
7. Alola Grand Festival: Aug – Apr

WCS has a 10-month season

1. World Coronation Series: Oct - July