I'm sure there are rule sets out there already for Pokemon game play, but I have some specific ideas and I am looking for people to help shoot ideas back and forth, build a solid basis, and actively test it out with me as many times as it takes to get it figured out. In order to create a possible multi-player scenario, Leagues would not be implemented. We would have to treat it as an AU. There will be classes. Can't say I have many ideas set in stone, but general Trainer and Breeder are definitely there. The character will have stats and characteristics of their own. Pokemon would be considered a skill extension of the player. Most base level Pokemon have a stat change move and a physical move of the Normal type. I figured that as Pokemon gain exp (a small amount after battles or possible scenarios at the GMs discretion) they can buy new moves or level up old ones. Pikachu with Tackle could level it into a physical move that causes paralysis or a low damage move. Eventually, the damaging move could be something like Bolt Strike, though that may be the combined effort of increasing damage and effect separately in order to reach that goal. This would allow a realistic progression system for growth in battle power. Not sure how we would handle IV's/EV's. Pokemon may simply be assigned stats based on their type and at each 'level' the trainer can invest points into their stats. Or we may consider their stats akin to Characteristics, do a roll for each Characteristic in order alphabetically, and only allow increases to them at certain points. (High criteria investments) I would also like to have a playable story to help introduce people to the rules that we define. There's a lot that I don't have answers for yet, and that's where I need you to come in. Send me a message or drop a line for me here. Anyone interested may join, though I am looking for people with more knowledge about Pokemon than I am about Tabletop RPGs. Basic understanding of these games is sufficient for the bulk of people involved. Please no GenWunners. I remember playing Pokemon Blue on my old beat up bulky GameBoy too. I really don't care if you don't think the newer gens are 'real Pokemon'. I need people with an open mind, not a boot in their mouth.
