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bamack1 Since: Mar, 2010
#1: May 20th 2011 at 10:00:08 AM

(Yes, this is an RP for the new Pokemon Black and White franchise, forgive me for any spelling mistakes you see.)

This is a world of mystery, of secrets, full of marvellous creatures, all taking different shapes and sizes, different types and genders. All special in their own way. From so many regions, hundreds of these creatures fill the world. Welcome, to the world of Pokemon!

Here, Pokemon are sentient, they work with eachother, go against eachother, they can talk and run shops. Here, it is a world of secrets, of discovery. A world full of mystery.

What fills the corners of the map? What treasures lie across the world, lost and forgotten? What areas lay hidden among this world? Would you be able to take up these adventures?

All across the world, for years, Pokemon have been forming exploration teams in the company of eachother, wanting to discover, the curiosity and fire of adventure filling them. Some, do it for greed. Others, do it for their hearts, the fulfillment of adventure, the journey into the unkown!

To find these secrets, do discover, to adventure. They search the frequent 'mystery dungeons' that have been recently appearing, not only adventuring, but taking down ruinous outlaws and helping all Pokemon in need. It has only been recent that the 'mystery dungeons' have started cropping up again. 'Natural Disasters', as the Pokemon call them, have been hitting the world, perhaps a small tremor, perhaps an earthquake, perhaps a storm. They have been creating these new dungeons, to which the teams explore. More exploration teams set out on these ventures, less come back.

Filling the dungeons are Pokemon that have reverted back to their instincts out of either the panic of the dungeons, the disasters, or to simply survive. The exploration teams gain more Pokemon to help or arrest.

The disasters have been getting worse, the Pokemon say, rumours have been spreading that perhaps this isn't just natural as it was once thought to have been. Perhaps there has been an outside force, doing something, working whims with the world, perhaps not. More teams set out in search for the cause of this, only to come back fruitless. But did they miss something? Was there a clue left undiscovered? Did they give up? Where they defeated? Did they fail? Did they search everywhere, perhaps the answer lies in places undiscovered?

Could you step up to the task? Could you handle the ruffians and outlaws that have been gaining in number? Could you help the Pokemon in dire need? Could you get to the bottom of this mess and save the world? Could you be part of an exploration team?


Set in or near a town named Venture town, here, most Pokemon start off on their journey's. The town owning it's own guild for those who wish to train and for novices working their way from the bottom, Venture town being placed near a place called 'Shallow Beach' and owning it's own number of shops, a link store, a storage, a bank. A rock formation lies in the ocean, shaped like a shark's dorsal fin, they call it the Spearhead rock. The guild has been built underground, not in the side of a cliff like the famous Wigglytuff's, but literally underground. Teams and those who wish to signup for commission can enter via the tent that covers the entrance at the top, hosting it's main colours of bright blue and orange. The exit of the town lies to it's west, leading through a small canopy archway of trees where exploration teams set out into the unkown.


And that was an explanation of the town and the OP story, at te start we shall probably start of with 3 teams each owning 3-5 members. Those who want to make their own team shall either have to join the beggining team or wait till it has three members to create another one. No legendaries, and you shall also have to start of as the original evolution of your Pokemon, so no Hydreigon's please. tongue

There are two ways and locations of starting, those who wish to be in a/the team that trains with the guild will start of outside going to signup for their commision, or those who wish to start off as a full exploration team will start off in Venture town. Here is the template, and my character to show an example.

  • Name: Self explanatory.
  • Species: What type of Pokemon you are.
  • Occupation: I guess you don't need to be part of an exploration team, but you will have to get caught up in events at some point. So basically anything mandatory for the franchise of Mystery Dungeon games.
  • Personality: How you behave, your personality, what your character is like.
  • Team: What team you're on.
  • Aim: Your lifelong goal, your dream, this is optional.
  • Items/Equipment/Clothing: What you own on your person presently.
  • Moveset: The moves your Pokemon know.
  • Backstory: Not mandatory, but I guess you could have it. Your Pokemon's past.
  • Other fun facts: Exactly what it says on the tin.


  • Name: Leaf.
  • Species: Snivy.
  • occupation: Team leader.
  • Personality: Although he prefers to keep to himself and may seem 'depressed' to others, he is open to his team and respects skill. He considers it rude to fight the opponents in mystery dungeons although he does it as part of his job. Once he opens up, he is actually rather sarcastic and happy.
  • Team: Team Quest hunters (Crap name, I know, I'll probably change it once I find a good substitute.
  • Aim: To become one of those world famous explorers that seem to have passed into legend, a bigshot.
  • Items/Equipment/Clothing: A red scarf is tied around his neck, he also owns the treasure bag of the Team, it holds, so far, some oran berries and a grassflute.
  • Moveset: Razor Leaf, Vine whip, Pound, absorb.
  • Backtory: Our adventurous Leaf grew up in the guild, being found an egg by the guildmaster, he grew into exploration teams and the disasters that where hapening. He decided that he would like to be the one to stop these happenings, and funded an exploration team.
  • Other fun facts: -Intentionally blank-

If there is anything that I've missed, please let me know. Any mistakes with my knowledge of the franchise would be nice to know too.

Hope this is good. Would anyone be interested?

edited 20th May '11 10:02:43 AM by bamack1

TroperRoxas ... from Scotland Since: May, 2010
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#2: May 20th 2011 at 12:41:27 PM

Would you only be allowed to use one Pokemon?

bamack1 Since: Mar, 2010
#3: May 20th 2011 at 12:50:07 PM

Well, at certain points I belive that you may be able to bring in some NPC's, if your talking about a second character matter, I suggest you'd wait for a second character until we get more players. One character for now is fair game though.

edited 20th May '11 12:50:52 PM by bamack1

Mao What? Since: May, 2011
What?
#4: May 20th 2011 at 12:51:17 PM

interested, will edit to place template

edit:

Name: Freya

Species: Snorunt

Gender: Female

Occupation: 1.exploration team member 2. part timer at food establishment, sells snow cones

Personality: Very easy going, and has been known to butt into conversations to cause a laugh. Can be calm when professionalism is needed, but finds sitting still to be a waste of time and profit.

Team: Team D

Aim: To grow up into a Froslass, and be respected as a explorer

Items/Equipment/Clothing: Teal Ribbons attached to her cloak

Moveset: Powder Snow, Icy Wind, Headbut, Attract

edited 20th May '11 1:36:32 PM by Mao

"To fan the flames of war is to burn the land away"
TroperRoxas ... from Scotland Since: May, 2010
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#5: May 20th 2011 at 12:56:00 PM

All righty then, just wondering if I could use a three-man team, but I can work with just the one. I'll add a template soon.


Name: Rio

Species: Riolu.

Occupation: Explorer

Personality: Has one of the biggest ego's ever. Rio believes himself to be the strongest creature on earth, with even more potential to grow, transcending even the strongest legendaries. In truth, he's fairly average, although he can at least think quickly in battle - when he isn't completely convinced he can win.

Team: Team Destiny - Named because of Rio's belief that it is his destiny to become the greatest. Having a team with him is merely a formality.

Aim: To become the strongest Pokemon in existence.

Items/Equipment/Clothing: Rio wears a silver bangle on his left wrist, as his 'distinguishing feature'.

Moveset: Quick Attack, Foresight, Force Palm

Backstory: Rio's superiority complex comes from his early childhood, in which his older brother constantly defeated him in battle and gloated about it, claiming that Rio was among the weakest Pokemon. This enraged him to the point where he set out on his on to train rigorously for the day he could defeat his brother. As he travelled the region and grew in strength, Rio gradually grew into he mindset that he was destined for greatness and ultimate power. His brother pretty much forgotten about, Rio decided that the best way to grow stronger and become known was through a Rescue Team.

Other fun facts: Because of his beliefs, Rio tends to refuse to allow team members to help in any battles they encounter, confident that he can solo the entire mission. Naturally, he isn't much of a team player.

edited 20th May '11 1:14:28 PM by TroperRoxas

bamack1 Since: Mar, 2010
#6: May 20th 2011 at 1:01:06 PM

Remember, it can be either 3-5 members, so perhaps once you have three members on your team I don't mind you filling another slot with a second character. tongue

Mao What? Since: May, 2011
What?
#7: May 20th 2011 at 1:10:28 PM

sorry to bother you, but what level would we be starting out in mystery dungeon logic? need to know for movesets

edited 20th May '11 1:11:36 PM by Mao

"To fan the flames of war is to burn the land away"
bamack1 Since: Mar, 2010
#8: May 20th 2011 at 1:13:27 PM

As said in OP, base evolution only, although you will get a chance to evolve in the actual thread. So, like the franchise, evolution is locked for now. Lets say those who start signing up at the guild are between Levels 10-15 and those already a team start at 20-25?

Don't worry too much about the moveset, unless it's overly busting powerful for that level, it's ok.

edited 20th May '11 1:14:38 PM by bamack1

TroperRoxas ... from Scotland Since: May, 2010
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#9: May 20th 2011 at 1:15:45 PM

Sign up is... well, up, in my previous post.

bamack1 Since: Mar, 2010
#10: May 20th 2011 at 1:20:40 PM

Accepted, two teams have been started, so team creation is locked temporarily, feel free to join either team, any new members.

So, Team Q is those signing up and Team D is those already a team?

Yep, sounds good.

edited 20th May '11 1:23:19 PM by bamack1

EndarkCuli (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: A cockroach, nothing can kill it.
#11: May 20th 2011 at 10:30:55 PM

Well, I don't think any harm will come to me for signing up for this. And since this is connected to Black & White, I may as well use something new and interesting.

  • Name: Check
  • Species: Pawniard
  • Occupation: Former Scout of a band of Mercenaries
  • Personality: Check has absolutely no grasp on sarcasm, and tends to take any situation as both literal and serious, even if it seems ridiculous by regular standards. He believes that a hero is not defined by his actions, but by how willing he is to take those actions. He's also very humble, to the point where everything he accomplishes can be attributed to somebody other than himself. Takes orders extremely well; again, everything's literal and serious.
  • Team: Whoever willingly accepts him. He'll probably be a part of Team Q, though...
  • Aim: To reunite with his former comrades, and return to his old way of life.
  • Items/Equipment/Clothing: A bloodstained black wristband with his mercenary team's insignia on it.
  • Moveset: Scratch, Leer, Fury Cutter, Torment
  • Backstory: From the day he was born, Check and his closest companions were mercenaries under the leadership of a powerful Bisharp. Following their leader's orders, they were able to provide decent food and shelter for themselves throughout their entire lives. But recently, his band was ambushed in the night, and it was quickly decided that weaker-than-most Check had to act as bait to assure that the needs of the majority were met. It was a miracle that he survived the encounter with only minor wounds, but without any idea where the people he'd spent his entire life with had retreated to, Check just kept wandering until he reached civilization. Perhaps if he could find a new group of people to adventure with, he could track down his loved ones again...
  • Other fun facts: I was kinda inspired by Sosuke Sagara when writing this up...

edited 20th May '11 10:32:35 PM by EndarkCuli

bamack1 Since: Mar, 2010
#12: May 21st 2011 at 4:39:52 AM

Accepted, I'll make the discussion. Would you like me to start this around when we have another player?

Mao, your in too.

edited 21st May '11 4:40:49 AM by bamack1

Domination Ash Ketchum. Since: Mar, 2011
Ash Ketchum.
#13: May 21st 2011 at 6:13:30 AM

•Name: Deny

•Species: Deino

•Occupation: Treasure hunter.

•Personality: He is a averagely behaved, if you have anything hiny he will steal it, he the type that if he's your friend, you can be sure your safe and if he's your enemy, you can be sure running is you best chance.

•Team: Destiny.

•Aim: To become rich.

•Items/Equipment/Clothing: Nothing, exept teeth.

•Moveset: Dark Pulse, Crunch, Dragon Claw, Dragon Dance.

•Backstory: He has been a treasure hunter all his life, he has this type of feeling when there is something shiny nearby. He has buried all of his treasure underground because he knows that he will be able to find it with his... interesting ability. He has grown uppretty well of, having all of the jewels he has found. When he was older he shuved all of his courage into one place and joined the guild.

•Other fun facts: Nothing fun about him, apart from the fact that if he owes you a dept, you can be sure to get something shiny or valuable.

He's gonna catch 'em all.
bamack1 Since: Mar, 2010
#14: May 21st 2011 at 6:16:09 AM

Hm, flat description on each point. Accepted I guess, I think we can start this.

bamack1 Since: Mar, 2010
#15: May 21st 2011 at 2:32:14 PM

Ok guys, I think I'll start this tommorow, any pre-checks you want to ask or check or anything, visit the discussion.

Marioguy128 Geomancer from various galaxies Since: Jan, 2010
Geomancer
#16: May 21st 2011 at 5:30:32 PM

  • Name: Kai
  • Species: Mienfoo
  • Occupation: A student at a dojo.
  • Personality: He's adventurous and dedicated. He also can hold grudges for a very long time. He's also friendly, but sometimes, he prefers not to speak at all. He's also very competitive.
  • Team: Whoever accepts him.
  • Aim: To get stronger and take revenge on the Pokemon that killed his family.
  • Items/Equipment/Clothing: A Black belt on his waist
  • Moveset: Pound, Meditate, Detect, Fake Out
  • Backstory: He was living happily with his mother, father, and brothers and sisters. But one day, a Pokemon came and killed his family. He was the only survivor. He trains at a dojo so he could get stronger. This primarily due to the fact that his family got killed.
  • Other fun facts: He is very dedicated to whatever he wishes to do. To the point where he refuses to quit unless his task is done.

You got some dirt on you. Here's some more!
bamack1 Since: Mar, 2010
#17: May 21st 2011 at 5:32:20 PM

Accepted, although I'm in a predicament of the starting for the people of 'whoever accepts them' so just start where your occupation is?

Marioguy128 Geomancer from various galaxies Since: Jan, 2010
Geomancer
#18: May 21st 2011 at 5:36:10 PM

Oh wait, I decided to start out in Team Q. Also, adjusting the moveset.

Moveset: Meditate, Detect, Fake Out, Swift

You got some dirt on you. Here's some more!
bamack1 Since: Mar, 2010
#19: May 21st 2011 at 5:37:23 PM

Ah, okies, anyways. So, shall I start this now, I'm ready whenever really. Also, we have a discussion.

-looks for link-

Marioguy128 Geomancer from various galaxies Since: Jan, 2010
Bindlestick Aww, son of a bitch from Mad Hole, country of the Screamers Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
Aww, son of a bitch
#21: May 22nd 2011 at 12:54:50 PM

Is it alright if I join?

"You have more than enough potential. So tell me what is the one wish that would make your soul gem shine." -Mitt Romney, probably
bamack1 Since: Mar, 2010
#22: May 22nd 2011 at 1:27:55 PM

[up][up]Thanks.

[up]Sure.

I realise the plots terrible too...

Bindlestick Aww, son of a bitch from Mad Hole, country of the Screamers Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
Aww, son of a bitch
#23: May 22nd 2011 at 1:48:23 PM

Alright, here I go.

•Name:Trash Can Stan.

•Species:Trubbish.

•Occupation:Garbage 'mon and pawn shop owner.

•Personality: Stan is a rather happy 'mon, always willing to lend a helping hand. He doesn't flinch at anything others may find weird or disgusting, but becomes uneasy around excessive cleanlyness. Despite his overall pleasent demeanor, he's rather testy around those who throw away things that are still useful or recycle.

•Team:Any team will do, really.

•Aim: To let everyone know the value of what they own.

•Items/Equipment/Clothing: An empty, black garbage bag.

•Moveset:Poison Gas, Recycle, Sludge, Toxic Spikes .

•Backstory: Trash Can Stan was born, as all Trubbish are, in a garbage dump. For him, it was heaven. Everything he'd ever need, just within reach. And the junk just kept on coming. Eventually, he decided to venture outside the dump. It was more out of curiosity than the notion that he'd find anything useful out there. And what he saw there sickened him. They threw away perfectly good things. Rotten food, broken machinery, all sorts of things that his family would have killed to have. And so he sought to teach them the values of saving their waste and garbage. It hasn't really worked. At all.

•Other fun facts: Theme song.

"You have more than enough potential. So tell me what is the one wish that would make your soul gem shine." -Mitt Romney, probably
bamack1 Since: Mar, 2010
#24: May 22nd 2011 at 1:53:19 PM

Accepted. So, how do you plan to be dropped/drop in?

Bindlestick Aww, son of a bitch from Mad Hole, country of the Screamers Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
Aww, son of a bitch
#25: May 22nd 2011 at 1:57:16 PM

Give me some time to think that over.

"You have more than enough potential. So tell me what is the one wish that would make your soul gem shine." -Mitt Romney, probably

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