Jenta "Reform" (of sorts)...how does it sound?

[Nyaa-Neko]

Okay, everybody...here's an idea I had, loosely based off of Colosseum (as in, I only realized it remotely resembled the Colo starter system until AFTER I thought of it) and the Battle Tower (more like the one in Crystal):

The basics:
- Each trainer has their Pokemon in three groups - Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3.
- Group 1 has the weakest Pokemon, 2 has the middle ones, and 3 has the strongest.
- The region is altered to offer more places, routes, and Pokemon to capture to accommodate each group.

The groups:
- Group 1 includes all Pokemon levels 5 - 24.
- Group 2 includes all Pokemon levels 25 - 44.
- Group 3 includes all Pokemon levels 45 - 100.
(- If there are enough Pokemon level 65 and above, a fourth group will be made.)

The levels:
- The level cap system will be similar, either operating in incraments of 5 or 10 levels each time (this needs to be finalized if the changes are made).
- The experience/level system will be the same, most likely.

The trainers:
- Each trainer must have one Pokemon from each group with them at all times.
- Currently, each trainer can only have 6 Pokemon with them. This may be changed to 9 if need be.

The Pokeballs:
- Pokeballs are better equipped to catch Group 1 Pokemon, Great Balls for Group 2, and Ultra Balls for Group 3. They will have a high capture rate.
- Pokeballs will have a lower capture rate for Group 2 Pokemon, and Great Balls will have a lower capture rate for Group 3 Pokemon.
- It is impossible to catch a Group 3 Pokemon in a Pokeball except for rare circumstances.
- Using a Great Ball or Ultra Ball for a Group 1 Pokemon will always catch it, and using an Ultra Ball for a Group 2 Pokemon will always catch it.

The battles:
- Formal battles will have specified rules on which groups you can use. These will be said EVERYWHERE, and will be OBVIOUS before you start the battle, so you can plan ahead.
- Wild battles are usually free-for-all, though you may not use a Group 3 Pokemon against a Group 1 Pokemon (that's just mean).

The region:
- The current Jenta region will be expanded to have more choices on which routes to take and when. Each route will be "shorter," and the wild Pokemon will usually fall into only one group, with more unusual sightings of Pokemon outside the group.
- You may choose to go on any route when you leave a town, as long as that town leads to it, regardless of the group or the badges you have.
- There will be more places to visit as "side-trips" whenever you want. These will be made from suggestions by the members, so people actually visit them and enjoy them.

The starter set:
- Each new trainer receives a three-Pokemon package set: one Pokemon per group.
- All of these Pokemon will be in their lowest stage and the lowest level for their group (an example set: Caterpie (lvl 5), Charmander (lvl 25), and Bagon (lvl 45).)
- The trainer chooses based on the Group 1 Pokemon; the Group 2 and 3 Pokemon are random and unknown until after the journey is started. They may not be exchanged (they can be replaced by caught Pokemon, though).
- The trainer also receives a Pokeball, Great Ball, and Ultra Ball (maybe two or three of each, I haven't decided yet).

What happens to the current Jenta trainers:
- If you are training here right now, you have the option to start over completely, with a new character and different Pokemon.
- If you want to keep your character and Pokemon, adjustments will be made.
------- First, all but two of your Pokemon go into storage. They may be accessed after you get one badge. You may send all but one Pokemon into storage if you wish.
------- Second, if you choose to keep two of your Pokemon with you, the one with the higher level will be elevated to level 25 and become your Group 2 Pokemon. The other Pokemon will stay at its current level, and become your Group 1 Pokemon.
------- You may submit three requests for your Group 3 Pokemon, and one of them will be picked (as a reward for already being in Jenta).
------- The current Jenta routes (or at least Route 1 and the Mushroom Forest) will be kept as part of the "new Jenta." You may continue your journey from that point, or choose to start in a newer route.


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Whew. I think that's it. ^_^;; I hope I didn't forget anything. Please tell me if I need to clarify. -_-;;

I thought it might be nice to make some changes to Jenta. I don't know if people will like this idea, but I really want your input before I try to change Jenta any more.

So...please vote in the poll, and PLEASE back up your decision with reasons in a post in reply to this thread. If anybody wants me to specify things, just say so...and I will. I really want to help out again at Jenta. -_-;;

Thanks for reading this! ~nyaa

[Terrill]

Interesting ideal. I really like to see how this would work out. I only have two questions.

1. When a group 2 or 3 starter pokemon level up and it's after their evolution level, does the pokemon evolve like normal?

2. When a Group 1 pokemon reaches from 24 to 25, it would then become a group 2 pokemon, right? So, what if it was the only group 1 pokemon the trainer had? (Sorry, just curios. )

[Nyaa-Neko]

Cool. That's one person in favor of this idea. ^_^

And here are the answers to your questions:

1. Yes, the Group 2 and 3 starter Pokemon would have the chance to evolve at the next level (just like in the games). However, you can still cancel the evolution, if you wish (again, just like in the games).

2. Hmm...I hadn't thought of that. I guess...maybe there would be a sort of "group cap" in place...and the Pokemon would not be able to reach level 25 until a Group 1 Pokemon was caught. So, basically, it's a good idea to catch some extra Pokemon, especially for Group 1. ^_^;; Although, I think I could change it for certain routes and towns, allowing you to have no Group 1 Pokemon if you don't have any.

Or I guess you could just get one in the Wishing Well.

OH! And eggs only count as Group 1 Pokemon if that happens! X3 If you have an egg, it will count as a Group 1 placeholder until it hatches, but you cannot take part in any battles requiring Group 1 Pokemon. So...ya. @_@

[Ruin Queen of Oblivion]

Hmm, tough choices, especialy for level 3, so many good pokemon I would love to have.

I think I'll support this.

[Nyaa-Neko]

Yay! Two! If Lothar approves it, I'll get to work reworking everything! Expect things to get finalized next weekend, so continue to RP as normal until then.

Oh, and here's the general form for the Group starter sets:

Group 1: Common Pokemon (Caterpie, Pidgey, etc.) or standard starters (Charmander, Pikachu, etc.)
Group 2: More uncommon Pokemon (Seviper, Eevee, etc.) or shiny versions of Group 1 starters
Group 3: Rare Pokemon (Dratini, Porygon, etc.), shiny versions of Group 2 starters, or more common Pokemon with unusual moves

So yeah. Start thinking about which Pokemon/ two Pokemon you want to keep with you for your Groups 1 and 2 (they don't have to follow that pattern) and which three Pokemon you'd like for your (single) Group 3 Pokemon.

[Ruin Queen of Oblivion]

So group 3 can be any 3 rare pokemon (non-legendary I'm guessing) that is unevolved or is a shiny version of a lower level pokemon, can the shiny be of a level 3 pokemon? And does it have to be a color the pokemon is in the games?

[Lee]

It's my computer's fault I was absent for so long. Really. I'm working on catching up on all of the sites again...We have to keep replacing parts of our computer. I can't wait for a new one.

Anyways, I think this is a great idea. Not only would it make the roleplay not drag (-coughlabcough-) but, I haven't seen any other pokemon sites with an identical, or even similar, layout. So it'd make Jenta way unique.

[Nyaa-Neko]

Hey Lee! ^_^ It's nice to see that all three people who've voted like it so far.

I think that even if Lothar doesn't like it all...we overrule him 4-to-1...soooooo...

I'm going to start making the changes. They probably won't go up for a few days, since I'm going to outline the region on my computer before it goes up here...and I have finals this week *sob*.

So yeah.

Oh, and Lee...you haven't finished your lab topic...so I think...if it wasn't finished before the new thing, you'd get a surprise Group 2 Pokemon, but I'd still give you your "choice" of Group 3 Pokemon.

How does that sound?

[Lee]

Ahahahahaha. I wonder why I didn't finish my lab? Anyways, that sounds great. ^^ So long as it's possible for Zach to get a Sandshrew, I really don't care what pokemon he gets, neways. XD

Edit:

You know, I was reading old posts for some odd reason, and you know what I figured out? It'd be kinda cool to have Zach get a ghost pokemon. I'm cruel...But it's so much fun to torture Zachy Whacky.

[Ruin Queen of Oblivion]

So, how will we do this?

[Nyaa-Neko]

...How will we do what? ^_^;;;

How about this: for now, think about which Pokemon you want to keep with you. I want you to PM me the names of the two Pokemon you want to keep. If you only want to keep one, and receive a brand-spankin' new Group 1-or-2 Pokemon in addition to your party, that's okay, too (just tell me in the PM).

If you are keeping two, make sure to tell me the three Pokemon you'd like for me to choose between for your Group 3 Pokemon. No legendaries or rare shinies.

Just to help you out, here is a form you can copy + past into your PM:

Trainer name: (put your trainer's name here)
Pokemon I am keeping: (put the species name of the one or two Pokemon you would like to start out with)
Group 3 suggestions: (list three Pokemon you'd like)

Here's an example:

Trainer name: Hamako Yamamura
Pokemon I am keeping: Ekans
Group 3 suggestions: Shiny Ledyba, Larvitar, Porygon

And remember: the Pokemon you leave behind go into your box. YOU DO NOT LOSE THEM. You will be able to access them after a certain point (probably one or two badges, I haven't decided yet). Think about that when you are deciding whether to keep one or two...you might score a free Pokemon!

[MorriganFearn]

Hmm... I'm going to have to read this over a couple of times before I get it, but I whole heartedly approve.