Pokemon Umbral Discussion 14: Discussion Thread Player Character Conspiracy #1

[Menarker]

So Pierce and Charlotte both seem to be set on Pokemon Trainer / Slayer in the future. I myself am thinking of going Dual Pokemon Trainer (at least atm). Any thoughts on dual classing options you'd take, Geminex or Bard?

[Geminex]

Well, I'm going Slayer/Half-demon/Full-demon. No dual-class for me.
What were you thinking, what'd the Trainer/Trainer get?

So we have an accord?

By the way, are you ever going to edit your RP post?

Yes and yes. Just gimme time, we're moving at the moment, so my schedule's a bit erratic.

To follow up on this:

More info later.

Like I said before, I was thinking that demons/slayers get a signature weapon, which does neutral damage by default. If yours does ghost/dragon damage by default, I'll have to reconsider the other weapons I was planning. That's what I meant when I said "When you go Demonic Battle Master, we'll see what happens to it.".

[Menarker]

Originally Posted by Geminex

Well, I'm going Slayer/Half-demon/Full-demon. No dual-class for me.
What were you thinking, what'd the Trainer/Trainer get?

Oh, I figured it would be something like an upgrade class in a manner of speaking. Then my next upgrade would be half demon. (Well, my character will attempt the Magatama. If Renny somehow ends up as an angel like Kirie, all the better, but there is no way to predict it or plan for it. It's ability would be more support.)
I also told AB that I'm willing to trade away "Trainer Attack" upgrade because I don't plan to have Renny attack directly with weapons, and it's not in his character.
Some stuff listed below which would be neat if I got in terms of the upgrade class.


Pokemon Breeder: These trainers hold an incredible bond with their pokemons due to the immense dedication and effort to raise them beyond the basic requirement of a trainer. While pokemon trainers are challenged to learn about the pokemons that exist and how to harness them, the breeder has a higher calling in the vocation to bring out the very best out of one's pokemons. When a breeder is a trainer too, one can be easily assured that their proteges have been groomed to the sheer pinacle of excellence.

(The following are just list of suggestions of benefits for the Pokemon Breeder, if it gets approved.)
A: All pokemons are level 100. Assume that 2 of each of the pokemons stats are at their maximum value as according to Serebii's website, as a result of careful EV training. Assume that nature is beneficial.
B: Custom Items
C: Being able to change movesets once per mission in between combat.
D: Damage dealt to pokemons are increased by a certain percentage due to being a practiced professional in pokemon battles. (not ruin pokemon or pokebrids or anything that isn't a pokemon.)
E: The Leader Pokemon and maybe the others having a sort of Testament Drive.
F: Ability to teach a move that is normally not available to a pokemon, within reason. Like teaching Punishment to Umbreon. It's a dark move that Umbreon cannot learn despite being a dark type.
G: Each one of Renny's pokemon gain an attack that gains power via the happiness rating similar to Return that is one of the element type of whatever type the pokemon is. Such a move is treated as an HM and doesn't take up a move slot. Probably has a power of 120ish or so. (Return has 102 power when maxed)


EDIT: Also, I think there is more to Rayleen wanting Renny to be leader than just that such as personality or whatever (in-character). But in terms of the sort of tactics that Gem is talking about, we have been put in railroad plot pretty much, so Renny never had a chance to show if he's good at it or no.

[Geminex]

Y'see, this is why Rayleen wanted to make Renny the leader. You're so goddamned clever that it makes Rayleen want to choke him for being smarter than her in regards to Pokemon battles.

a) That was my idea.
b) Oh, is that why Rayleen wanted to make him leader? Munchkining? Min-maxing? Gah! That's not strategy. That's not leadership. That's taking advantage of loopholes in the rules. You should be punishing him for it, not promoting him! Preferably punishing him, by giving him some competent enemies, who're good as using psych-up and whirlwind.

[Geminex]

Wonder if I could get both Shizuka and Chizuru, somehow...

Hey, step off. I mentioned romance with Shizuka first, bitch.

[Dracorion]

Originally Posted by Geminex

Hey, step off. I mentioned romance with Shizuka first, bitch.

Sure, but now that we've proven that you can't actually have her she's fair game.

[Geminex]

How have we proven that? So she's something of a workaholic. I can find a workaround.

Alternately, AB, get yer lazy ass to creating a female character with a personality (though not a backstory) that matches Impact's!

[Geminex]

A: All pokemons are level 100. Assume that 2 of each of the pokemons stats are at their maximum value as according to Serebii's website, as a result of careful EV training. Assume that nature is beneficial.
B: Custom Items
C: Being able to change movesets once per mission in between combat.
D: Damage dealt to pokemons are increased by a certain percentage due to being a practiced professional in pokemon battles. (not ruin pokemon or pokebrids or anything that isn't a pokemon.)
E: The Leader Pokemon and maybe the others having a sort of Testament Drive.
F: Ability to teach a move that is normally not available to a pokemon, within reason. Like teaching Punishment to Umbreon. It's a dark move that Umbreon cannot learn despite being a dark type.
G: Each one of Renny's pokemon gain an attack that gains power via the happiness rating similar to Return that is one of the element type of whatever type the pokemon is. Such a move is treated as an HM and doesn't take up a move slot. Probably has a power of 120ish or so. (Return has 102 power when maxed)

Just my two cents:
A) Seems allright, though aren't all pokemon at level 100 anyway?
B) How strong would these items be?
C) Sounds cool
D) What percentage?
E) I'd say only the two leaders. And not nearly as powerful as a legendary's.
F) Please not this one. You'd abuse the hell out of it.
G) Not 120. That'd be excessive. If it uses a move-slot, I'd be fine with 120, but as a free move? I'd give it 100 at best.

[Dracorion]

Originally Posted by Geminex

How have we proven that? So she's something of a workaholic. I can find a workaround.

More like there's no way for Impact to date Shizuka without developing a rivalry.

Which would be a breach of our agreement (and it took forever for us to come to that, you sure you wanna throw it away like that?). Which would in turn breach every agreement we ever made because I'd have no reason to trust you anymore, and we'd descend into apathy.

In the end, we'd spend twenty discussion threads per RP thread arguing, trying to screw each other over while trying to get AB to approve whatever ridiculous shit we want for our characters.

You sure you wanna do that? Because I do. But I'm a man of my word.

Besides, if it makes you feel better, Rayleen has made more progress with Harliette than Pierce with Chizuru.

And his relationship with Shizuka amounts to her playing with him like a six-year-old.

Menarker, in regards to:

A) Sounds great except for having their pokemon at level 100. The rest of us only have pokemon at level 70, and it's a huuuuuuuuuuuuge difference between 100 and 70.
E) I agree with Impact, just the leaders and not as strong as legendaries.
F) If and only if AB approves it, and it's made public to the rest of us players so we can discuss it.
G) I'd say 110 or 105.

[Astral Harmony]

I did create such a character. Her name is Discord. And hey, she's the bitch with Pierce's Dialga! Oh, horrible, horrible circumstance.

You'll see 'er in Mission Three. And if you should happen to talk to her, you'll have your heart fucking crushed.

Kirie's not terribly different from you, either.

Still working on RP post.