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"Braixen, return!" Justin raised his Poké Ball and a beam of blue light shout out towards the Pokémon, returning it back to the safety of the ball. Justin smiled at the ball before placing it back on his belt. "You did a great job today, Braixen, thank you."
On the other side of the battle field, the disgrunted Youngster dug through his pockets and handed Justin his prize money, a handful of coins worth 300P. "You got lucky is all, mister. Shorts are pretty comfy and easy to wear, though, don't you think?"
Justin ruffled the kid's head and then headed back down the route, searching for additional trainers. Braixen and the rest of his Pokémon needed to gain at least a couple more levels before he would be able to challenge the next gym leader. His mind was so wrapped up in contemplating battle strategies and new moves that he didn't even notice the small Fletchling flying towards him until it landed on his shoulder, digging its tiny claws into the padding of his jacket.
"Why hello there, little guy..." Justin slowed down and reached carefully for one of the spare Poké Balls he kept in his bag, but with a short chirp, the tiny robin Pokémon took off again, leaving a piece of paper fluttering to the ground in its wake. With a short sigh, Justin put the Poké Ball back in his bag and reached down for the paper instead.
Justin stared at the note in shock. A tournament with such a ridiculously huge prize and he was invited? It was like a dream come true! He shoved the note in his jacket pocket, and raced forward, eager to be on his way to Route 8.
Mysteries of the Forgotten Island:
a character-submission Pokémon tournament
by Artemis
Intro, Part 1
Intro, Part 2
Round 1, Match 1
Intermission 1
Round 1, Match 2
???: ???
Round 1, Match 3
Intermission 3
Round 1, Match 4
Intermission 4-1
Intermission 4-2
Round 1, Match 5
Intermission 5
Round 1, Match 6
Intermission 6-1
Intermission 6-2
Afternoon Tea
Intermission 6-3
Round 1, Match 7
Intermission Number Next One
Round 1, Match 8
Intermezzo: Diamant
Intermezzo: Helmi
Act 2, Intro Part 1
Hello and welcome to this thread! This is a semi-interactive writing experience about a Pokémon Tournament. I will be writing the introduction, conclusion, battles, and the various things that happen between the battles, but all of the Pokémon and their Trainers will be created by you, the PokéBeach community.
If you would like to participate, simply fill out the following form to submit a trainer to the tournament and post it in this thread. The tournament will be limited to 16 trainers. If you'd like some more information that may help you in creating a character and learning more of how this will work, feel free to jump to the PHIPAQ beneath the form.
Accepted Trainers:
PHIPAQ
Q: What's a PHIPAQ?
A: Since I haven't been asked any questions yet, I can't rightfully have a FAQ, so I have a PHIPAQ instead. It stands for: Potentially Helpful Information Phrased As Questions.
Q: First of all, I saw Kalos/XY/6th Gen references in the introduction story snippet. Is this going to have any XY game spoilers?
A: No. People are allowed to use Kalos Pokémon, so if you don't know all the new 6th Gen Pokémon you might get spoiled in that respect, but there will be no references to anything in the XY storyline.
Q: Alright, so, how does this whole thing work exactly? Are we actualy going to be fighting each other, like an RPG or something?
A: This isn't a game, it's a writing exercise. Once the characters are made, the tournament story will be updated with chapters. Many of those chapters will be a battle between two of the trainers and their Pokémon, ending in a winner. Some chapters will take place between Pokémon battles, or before or after the story. But, it's just writing, no game elements.
Q: If it's not a game, how do you decide who wins?
A: All battles are decided entirely at random. Basically, I roll a dice to determine the winner.
Q: So what's the point of the moves and stats and stuff you mention above?
A: To give some flavour and personality to the trainers and their Pokémon. Just like any story, the more detail there is, the more engaging the story is. No one would want to read a story that just consisted of "Charmander beat Pidgey, Charmander is the winner. Next round." And the more detail that's provided by the people who create the trainers, the better I, as a writer, am able to stay true to the intents of the creator.
Q: If the battle is decided entirely at random, does that mean some trainer with a Caterpie could beat some trainer with an Arceus?
A: Absolutely! Wouldn't that be amusing to read?
Q: If the whole story of this is just trainers fighting each other until one wins, what's the point? That's not much of a plot.
A: There's more to the plot than meets the eye, and much more than just a simple tournament. Not all chapters will be a Pokémon battle, and more of the story will become apparent the further it goes.
Q: Are there any specific rules or guidelines for the creation of trainers?
A: All submitted characters must comply with all Writing Café and general PokéBeach rules. Otherwise, not really, so long as you fill out the entire entry form above. If I have any specific questions or problems with your character, I will ask. Once your name shows in the Opening Post, you'll know your character has been accepted.
Q: Do I have to make all the details about my trainer public?
A: Not necessarily. If there's something about your character you'd like to keep hidden from the public, you're welcome to PM the sekrit details to me. However you still must fill out a public form and submit it, even if the information written on the public form is technically incorrect (for example, someone could choose to have their character secretly be a member of Team Rocket; the public bio would be their "cover" story). However, all Pokémon information must be submitted correctly in public; Pokémon information cannot be secret.
Q: I have an OC trainer that I really super love and have written tonnes of fanfiction about. Can I submit her as a character for the tournament?
A: Sure! Just make sure you provide all the necessary information in the form. However, be warned that when another author writes about a character that you've created, there's a very good chance that they will interpret that character differently than you do. If you're attached to your character and cannot stand to see them lose (after all, there's only one winner, so the odds are NOT in your favour), or to maybe have them written in a way that you may not like, you're probably better off submitting a different character.
Q: Did you draw that lovely trainer girl in the banner, it's awesome!
A: Sadly, no, I can't draw anything aside from derpy dinosaurs and baby dragons (though a friend of mine in college did get one of my baby dragon drawings tattooed on her, so I must be pretty good at those). The trainer image was loving borrowed from Keichan411 on dA.
Q: I have a question about something that's not mentioned in this post, what should I do?!
A: Feel free to post the question in this thread, or PM me if you'd prefer, and I will do my best to answer it.
"Braixen, return!" Justin raised his Poké Ball and a beam of blue light shout out towards the Pokémon, returning it back to the safety of the ball. Justin smiled at the ball before placing it back on his belt. "You did a great job today, Braixen, thank you."
On the other side of the battle field, the disgrunted Youngster dug through his pockets and handed Justin his prize money, a handful of coins worth 300P. "You got lucky is all, mister. Shorts are pretty comfy and easy to wear, though, don't you think?"
Justin ruffled the kid's head and then headed back down the route, searching for additional trainers. Braixen and the rest of his Pokémon needed to gain at least a couple more levels before he would be able to challenge the next gym leader. His mind was so wrapped up in contemplating battle strategies and new moves that he didn't even notice the small Fletchling flying towards him until it landed on his shoulder, digging its tiny claws into the padding of his jacket.
"Why hello there, little guy..." Justin slowed down and reached carefully for one of the spare Poké Balls he kept in his bag, but with a short chirp, the tiny robin Pokémon took off again, leaving a piece of paper fluttering to the ground in its wake. With a short sigh, Justin put the Poké Ball back in his bag and reached down for the paper instead.
CONGRATULATIONS! You have been chosen for a very special honour! On a small, private island west of Kalos Route 8, we will be hosting a very large Pokémon Tournament for the best upcoming trainers. You are hereby invited to attend this tournament with a single Pokémon of your choice. The rules are challenging, but the prize is rewarding: P100,000,000. To accept this invitation, simply come to the beach of Route 8 on Friday morning and transportation will be provided to you. I look forward to making your acquiaintence and enjoying your participation in our grand tournament. Kind Regards, -P |
Justin stared at the note in shock. A tournament with such a ridiculously huge prize and he was invited? It was like a dream come true! He shoved the note in his jacket pocket, and raced forward, eager to be on his way to Route 8.
Mysteries of the Forgotten Island:
a character-submission Pokémon tournament
by Artemis
Intro, Part 1
Intro, Part 2
Round 1, Match 1
Intermission 1
Round 1, Match 2
???: ???
Round 1, Match 3
Intermission 3
Round 1, Match 4
Intermission 4-1
Intermission 4-2
Round 1, Match 5
Intermission 5
Round 1, Match 6
Intermission 6-1
Intermission 6-2
Afternoon Tea
Intermission 6-3
Round 1, Match 7
Intermission Number Next One
Round 1, Match 8
Intermezzo: Diamant
Intermezzo: Helmi
Act 2, Intro Part 1
Hello and welcome to this thread! This is a semi-interactive writing experience about a Pokémon Tournament. I will be writing the introduction, conclusion, battles, and the various things that happen between the battles, but all of the Pokémon and their Trainers will be created by you, the PokéBeach community.
If you would like to participate, simply fill out the following form to submit a trainer to the tournament and post it in this thread. The tournament will be limited to 16 trainers. If you'd like some more information that may help you in creating a character and learning more of how this will work, feel free to jump to the PHIPAQ beneath the form.
Code:
[b]Name:[/b] (The name of your Pokémon trainer.)
[b]Class:[/b] (This must be a valid trainer class from the main series of games.)
[b]Home:[/b] (Where your character is from, city/town and region)
[b]Pokémon:[/b] (You only get one, so choose wisely! It can be any Pokémon from any generation, including legendaries but not including Megas; provide a gender, and a nickname if applicable.)
[b]Pokémon's Strength:[/b] (Which stat is its best stat?)
[b]Pokémon's Weakness:[/b] (Which stat is its worst stat?)
[b]Pokémon's Signature Move:[/b] (Your Pokémon's favourite or best move)
[b]Trainer's Appearance:[/b] (What does he or she look like?)
[b]Trainer's History/Backstory:[/b] (Please limit to 1-2 paragraphs.)
[b]Trainer's Favourite Food:[/b] (just one!)
[b]Trainer's Worst Fear:[/b] (dundundun...)
[b]Battle Style:[/b] (Choose one: offensive, defensive, speed, status-changing)
[b]Where was your trainer and what was he or she doing when they got the invitation? How did they get to Route 8?[/b]Accepted Trainers:
- Thetwiggy13 / Tony
- Luckyfire / Kayla
- Kecleon-X / Edward Hughs
- PMJ / Shirley Alexandra Pheimos
- James86134 / Leon
- Ririka / Ririka Knighton
- DrEspon / Juliet Sycamore
- Drohn / Wynand
- Keeper of Night / William Conor
- TwistedTurtwig / Jeremy Haddon
- James86134 (2nd) / Simian
- PMJ (2nd) / Lisa Marie Callimede
- Thetwiggy13 (2nd) / Alex Stone
- Kecleon-X (2nd) / Terra Reynolds
- DrEspeon (2nd) / Claire and Clyde
- Artemis / Idalia
PHIPAQ
Q: What's a PHIPAQ?
A: Since I haven't been asked any questions yet, I can't rightfully have a FAQ, so I have a PHIPAQ instead. It stands for: Potentially Helpful Information Phrased As Questions.
Q: First of all, I saw Kalos/XY/6th Gen references in the introduction story snippet. Is this going to have any XY game spoilers?
A: No. People are allowed to use Kalos Pokémon, so if you don't know all the new 6th Gen Pokémon you might get spoiled in that respect, but there will be no references to anything in the XY storyline.
Q: Alright, so, how does this whole thing work exactly? Are we actualy going to be fighting each other, like an RPG or something?
A: This isn't a game, it's a writing exercise. Once the characters are made, the tournament story will be updated with chapters. Many of those chapters will be a battle between two of the trainers and their Pokémon, ending in a winner. Some chapters will take place between Pokémon battles, or before or after the story. But, it's just writing, no game elements.
Q: If it's not a game, how do you decide who wins?
A: All battles are decided entirely at random. Basically, I roll a dice to determine the winner.
Q: So what's the point of the moves and stats and stuff you mention above?
A: To give some flavour and personality to the trainers and their Pokémon. Just like any story, the more detail there is, the more engaging the story is. No one would want to read a story that just consisted of "Charmander beat Pidgey, Charmander is the winner. Next round." And the more detail that's provided by the people who create the trainers, the better I, as a writer, am able to stay true to the intents of the creator.
Q: If the battle is decided entirely at random, does that mean some trainer with a Caterpie could beat some trainer with an Arceus?
A: Absolutely! Wouldn't that be amusing to read?
Q: If the whole story of this is just trainers fighting each other until one wins, what's the point? That's not much of a plot.
A: There's more to the plot than meets the eye, and much more than just a simple tournament. Not all chapters will be a Pokémon battle, and more of the story will become apparent the further it goes.
Q: Are there any specific rules or guidelines for the creation of trainers?
A: All submitted characters must comply with all Writing Café and general PokéBeach rules. Otherwise, not really, so long as you fill out the entire entry form above. If I have any specific questions or problems with your character, I will ask. Once your name shows in the Opening Post, you'll know your character has been accepted.
Q: Do I have to make all the details about my trainer public?
A: Not necessarily. If there's something about your character you'd like to keep hidden from the public, you're welcome to PM the sekrit details to me. However you still must fill out a public form and submit it, even if the information written on the public form is technically incorrect (for example, someone could choose to have their character secretly be a member of Team Rocket; the public bio would be their "cover" story). However, all Pokémon information must be submitted correctly in public; Pokémon information cannot be secret.
Q: I have an OC trainer that I really super love and have written tonnes of fanfiction about. Can I submit her as a character for the tournament?
A: Sure! Just make sure you provide all the necessary information in the form. However, be warned that when another author writes about a character that you've created, there's a very good chance that they will interpret that character differently than you do. If you're attached to your character and cannot stand to see them lose (after all, there's only one winner, so the odds are NOT in your favour), or to maybe have them written in a way that you may not like, you're probably better off submitting a different character.
Q: Did you draw that lovely trainer girl in the banner, it's awesome!
A: Sadly, no, I can't draw anything aside from derpy dinosaurs and baby dragons (though a friend of mine in college did get one of my baby dragon drawings tattooed on her, so I must be pretty good at those). The trainer image was loving borrowed from Keichan411 on dA.
Q: I have a question about something that's not mentioned in this post, what should I do?!
A: Feel free to post the question in this thread, or PM me if you'd prefer, and I will do my best to answer it.
