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El Cafe du Watchog (originally known as RP General during its time on 4chan) is an ongoing Pokemon-based roleplay. It originally started as a series of joke threads, before evolving into a more serious, but still casual roleplay.

The roleplay's setting is primarily told in and around the cafe, owned by a Watchog named Caleb. The stories involve murder, espionage, romance, and drama, but are usually more light at hear. Later in the roleplay, several arcs are established, with the most recent being the rivalry between Team Cipher and Team Galactic. Pokemon and humans live as equals, but there are still Pokemon who choose to be trained by humans.

The story is set after the Alola saga. After switching to a new site, the story underwent a Continuity Reboot of sorts. While some of the previous site's lore is still intact, much was trimmed or simplified to avoid Continuity Lock-Out.


This roleplay provides examples of:

  • The Corruption: The Dread Plate starts to take effect on Tabanna the Audino. Later, when Cyrus absorbs it, the plate taunts Cyrus by being an annoying voice in his head, and sometimes even takes control of him, leading to some interesting shenanigans.
  • Exactly What It Says on the Tin: The Cafe du Watchog is owned by a Watchog.
  • Half-Human Hybrid: Half-Pokemon, Half-human hybrids exist.
  • Heel–Face Turn:
    • Team Magma, who is not an evil team anymore.
    • Team Galactic is also trying to pose as a humanitarian group.
    • Gaius, after the death of Teddy, began to dedicate his life to screwing over evil teams.
  • The Medic: Dr. Rick, a resident doctor in Nacrene City.
  • Mundane Fantastic: Many things in the universe are incredible by real-world standards but completely mundane to the people around them. This ends up fascinating a few of the Ultra Beasts, especially Xurkitree.
  • Mundane Utility: Arceus uses his powers to summon alcohol, throw parties, and crush cruise ships with Giratina.
  • Naïve Newcomer: Whoever joins the roleplay later. Most noticeably Ace Trainer Kaleb and Gold the Underage. Most recently has been Tom Jackal, who still hasn't gotten used to all the whims of RP Gen.
  • No Endor Holocaust: Averted for Galactic's bombing of Lake Valor; Sally's death is what motivated Teddy against the group.
  • No-Sell: Magikarp, Omachao, and Dickeater were used to "cockblock" any cases of ridiculous role players back before the group had moderation. Now, the No-Sell is a moderator.
  • Only Sane Employee: Saturn later rejoins the team with the hopes of bringing everyone in order.
  • Only Sane Man: Cyrus is the only person in Team Galactic who doesn't have a quirk or act silly.
  • The Power of Hate: Silver's limeade is made with pure hatred as an ingredient, which makes the drink so delicious.

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