Reborn: A Tale of Many [Interest Check]

[Gelius]

Hello, i'm Gelius. You probably don't know me (because i barely talk here, duh), but i came up with a neat idea that i was hoping to garner people's interest with it.

So, i assume we all here play and or like Reborn, and i assume anyone visiting this thread is interested in Roleplays and/or Pokémon.

Do i got a solution for you.

I present to you an idea i had: "Reborn: A Tale of Many", which will be an RP with Limited slots. Specifically, around the number of 6, of which i do intend to partake in, meaning there would be around 5 slots open.

This idea picks the story of Reborn, and slightly alters it a bit in order to accommodate to a few tweaks:
1. All 6 Player Characters will be partaking in the story.
2. Tweaks to feature Gen 8 Pokemon and Mechanics.
3. Maybe a few interesting original Pulse Ideas (Still deciding this one)

4. Provide enough space for our Players to move around.

5. Ensure no player gets lost/left behind in the plot.
6. Maybe include some improvements to allow a smoother experience without jeopardizing the original's work of art.

The Modality of this RP is scheduled to be done on a Discord chat. The main reasons being:
1. It's more fluid for replies.
2. It's easier to communicate with eachother.
3. Respect Spoiler Rule set until July.

4. Ability to Pin important stuff.

If this does pose a problem, an alternative can be found.

 

We need players to pick one of the following (As per Game rule, the Gender can be any, though it's preferred you stick to their canon genders):
Alice Winthrop
Vero Espenson
Kuro Lengile
Lucia Anahera
Ari Allaway
Decibel

Players applying to one of these should remain versatile and open to play any outside of their preference, come the case of someone claiming someone they wanted. That way, you aren't relying exclusively on one trump card.

 

The RP will be of Mature Rating (Within permission) because you know why. Romance won't be forbidden, as it relies entirely on players' decisions on that happening, and if two players see there's chemistry between their characters, then it's entirely on them. Of course, rules are rules, Roleplayer's Etiquette is still expected to be present. However, all player characters MUST be 18 or older. The Game states at the beginning in the train ticket that it's for one Adult. As such, it's safe to assume the protagonists are all at least the Age of 18. Furthermore, it'd be necessary lest we run into an inconsistency that would happen in Lapis (If you played the game or know about it, you'll know what i mean).

There are a few Requirements i'm stating here:
1. Ability to write 3 or more lines of text, aka minimum detailed writing. The only exception to this would be in case for some reason there wouldn't be much to add to the dialogue.
2. Activity. This will be for the foreseeable future, long term, and as such, we intend to get a move on as soon as we can.
3. Willing to help. There may be the time where i may need help or opinions.
4. Friendly folks. Since we're in for the long haul, we might as well ensure we get to know each other and potentially make some friends.
5. [VITAL] Must have played Episode 19 and/or know what happens in it. While it will take a while before we reach anywhere close to Episode 19, having played it on a recent save file is almost a must have, as the early game was altered, and we will roll with that new early game. If not, then at very least have willingness and consent to learn stuff about it during the RP.
6. Willingness to go experimental. As i said, i intend to alter a few things to not only accommodate the larger amount of Player Characters, but also to give it a little spice.

7. Willingness for democracy. As the game goes into Split paths, we may need to vote for which one we take! Keep that in mind!

I am willing to discuss all of this on Discord (Gelius#6764) or on here (Replies will be slower here).

So what can you do to apply? Follow this sheet.

Characters you're applying to: Name here all characters you're applying to.

Then bellow, you fill this sheet out for every character you got, meaning if you are applying to two characters, you're filling it twice.

Discord Name: Mandatory.
Character Name: You maaaaaay add a 3rd name to the protags if you so wish to. (Or 2 names in Decibel's case) Not mandatory.

Gender: If different from regular.
Portrayal: Any specific portrayal information so we know what kind of Character you intend to play?

Timezone And Active Time: For convenience and to avoid pinging while someone sleeps.
Why should we pick you?: Give us a reason why you think you should be picked.
RP Sample: So we know you're the real deal, give us a solid RP Sample that's around 2 paragraphs. It can be brand new, or an old RP sample you've had stored.
Questions?: Any Questions? If so, ask them here. You will be replied to, and your question and the answer will be added to a F.A.Q. here that will be under spoiler tag. Please, avoid asking any questions that are in it, to avoid asking the same question, and as such, we recommend checking that before asking any. You can add this section separate from the character application sheet, or into said application sheet if you have any questions regarding a character you may not feel too sure about (will not be added to F.A.Q.).
GM?: Are you willing to help me in running this Roleplay? If so, how will you help? Why so?

Not everyone will be picked. We will run a preliminary entry period. In here, you will submit this basic sheet. The best ones get picked and will go through a more rigorous picking process which will involve making full Character Sheets! So you better brace yourself for the future there. I recommend you make the basic submission sheet, then start thinking on the detailed process after to prepare yourself. As for helper GMs, i will pick the more qualified/the best of you to help me prepare this up. I will need people who are willing to help me with story, with slight re-balancing, with slight changes to areas, and to help me modding. Keep in mind, if you also have interest in RPing, you can qualify for both. But know that being a Game Master is not easy, and requires dedication.

With this, there's the F.A.Q. section following up right here:

Spoiler

Q: "Do we only need to apply for the main characters? What will we do about all of the other characters? There’s like a ton of characters in Reborn."

A: We will split the non-main characters across everyone, essentially contributing to a more varied cast.

With this, I've said most of what I wanted to. My Tag's here: Gelius#6764
Best of Luck!

[Anime]

Welp, i know what i'm spending tomorrow morning on

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1itukRwDiEfe8CBlQ-3OTL-Q09bw8U_8E2GBL3HD4Rxw/edit?usp=sharing

 

Edited May 10, 2022 by Anime
just to avoid double posting

[Gelius]

On 5/8/2022 at 12:29 AM, Anime said:

Welp, i know what i'm spending tomorrow morning on

Why thank you!

Edit: I decided to make my submission for Alice Winthrop, but i'm editing this post so i don't double post.

 

Discord Name: Gelius#6764

 

Character Name: Alice Yang Winthrop

 

Gender: Female

 

Portrayal: Alice is a 19 year old girl from Alto Mare, Johto, although her family hailed from Aquapolis. Alice is typically a shy, soft spoken girl who, while somewhat a strong believer of romance, prefers to stay in her corner quiet. She avoids conflict altogether, and is very unsure of herself. She is quite poetic, but rarely shows what she’s thinking. Because she’s the “Soft One™”, she unfortunately is the weakest of the cast when it comes to physical strength. While she does have some exterior self-esteem, on the inside she feels somewhat empty, and has many problems in thinking she’s not worth anyone’s attention. It’s also important to note that she gets scared and/or disgusted easily at most common horrors. She constantly questions her ability to make friends, and oftentimes undermines herself. Despite everything, she’s wholesome, but blushes when people make advances towards her.

 

Timezone And Active Time: GMT+ 00:00 (Or in my case, Lisbon); No Set Active Time (You may ping me whenever)

 

Why should we pick you?: I could serve as a "Push Plot forward" button when necessary, and i have 9 years of RP Experience, as well as many years of experience in Pokemon Journey RPs. So it's far from my first rodeo.

 

RP Sample: Here’s a small Sample i wrote for Alice, acting as some sort of prelude.

 

It had been quite the journey. During her vacation in Aquapolis with her parents’s family, Alice had just gotten the news of a League challenge far, far away. Initially, she wasn’t going. I mean, why would she? She is weak, right? She would just be wasting time into something she wasn’t gonna have any success in at all. Why go to this so-called Reborn Region, and participate in a League she wasn’t a smudge interested in. It’s not like it’s her style anyways. Battling is not her thing. At least, not in her current mindset.

But of course, social pressure was caving in. Her family was exclusively of Trainers who partook in Leagues. For ages, they wanted her to partake in the Johto Conference, only for her to say no, mainly because she doesn’t want to be associated with the family while competing. But now, they were seeing ads for this “Reborn League”, and how easy the inscriptions to it were. They wanted Alice to go. After all, all teenagers these days go far from home, and Reborn just happened to be a hotspot for the hotshot trainers. As such, she reluctantly sent her inscription to the League.

 

Eventually, she returned to Alto Mare, and soon after, she got the black letter adjourned with the four colors of Red, Purple, Green and Blue on the corners. “Greetings! We’d like to congratulate you for considering our League for your interest, and as such, we request your presence as soon as possible in Reborn City, over at the Grand Hall, which sits in the Opal Ward. With the best regards, The Official Reborn City Pokemon League Association.”

Just like that, she was invited to officially sign up for the League. She wasn’t sure what to think. It was much like all other leagues; which in turn meant she basically had zero shots at getting anywhere. Despite that, she prepared herself, and catching the next ferry to Goldenrod, she reached the city’s airport just before daybreak. Her family liked that she woke up early. Too early.

 

And such, she purchased a plane ticket, and off to Unova she went. From there, she entered the network of transports, from Mistralton City, she took the subway to Nimbasa City, from Nimbasa to Aniville, where she stood for a day. Before daybreak of the next day, however, Alice had boarded the first national wide train that crossed the entire country towards Orre, and from there, she prepared to board a train that headed straight south. Up until now, she had been buying tickets at the stations and airports. Basically, on the spot. This time, at the entrance of the train that goes towards Reborn, the Stationmaster spoke to the many people. “Station master here. We’ve got your boarding passes.” He spoke, before handing it to the people.

He then passed by Alice. “Another one for Reborn City, huh? They sure have been pushing that new League. Let’s see… Which one of these was it?” He spoke, flipping through the passes, before finding one with Alice’s photo on it. “This is you?” He asked before looking at her. “Certainly looks like it. Name?” He asked. “… Alice Yang Winthrop…” Alice quietly responded. “A-li-ce Y-ang Win-throp…” The Station Master spelled slowly. “Right?” He asked her. She nodded quietly. “Got it.”

He then glanced at her. “Just to be sure, for ‘Gender’ I should put…?” He continued. “F-Female.” She replied, almost scaredy-cat like. “Right.” He spoke. “Age?” He added. “19…” She silently spoke. “Alright.” He continued to type, before speaking. “One second. I’ll handle the rest of this.” The Station Master spoke, before typing again, speaking out loud. “Boarding Point… National Orre Station… 8R750… Seat… 5D… Arrival… Grandview Station… Adult… One… Type… SGL…” He said, before picking the ticket. “There, all set.”

As he was about to hand her the ticket, he spoke up. “Just between you, me, and the ol’ battered fence post, I hear Reborn City’s kind of a dump.” He spoke, as Alice gulped, taking the ticket… What did she get herself into? “Why anyone would wanna go there is beyond me.” He rambled, before adding. “And yet, buncha you ambitious Trainer-type folk have been headin’ out in droves.” He finalized. It was truly curious. But then he finished off. “But off you go now. Train’s leaving any minute.” He spoke. If Alice wasn’t nervous before, now she definitely was. She hurried herself at her pace to catch the train, which soon enough, would start moving south onto the horizon, and into open desert, into the scorching sands of the sandy wasteland. Reborn awaited. As did the Absol atop a rocky cliff not too far from Reborn.

 

GM?: Pretty Obvious as the Head Game Master.

 

Edit 2: Answering @Anime's question: "Do we only need to apply for the main characters? What will we do about all of the other characters? There’s like a ton of characters in Reborn."

We will split the non-main characters across everyone, essentially contributing to a more varied cast.

[Evi Crystal]

Okay then, here I am for the application. Although I haven't played EP19 (because of no laptop since months), but I know already about the altered beginnings (as I watch Ep19 content on YouTube to stay alert). Also sorry for the long text, but I hope you enjoy this regardless.

 

 

Discord Name: Evi Crystal#8276

Character Name: Lucia Maria Anahera

 

Gender: Female

Portrayal: Lucia is a hard- working 21 year old girl hailing from the Unova region; born in Nuvema Town as the "middle child" of four children. She's a quiet, but kind- hearted and protective girl that often offers her support to others and used to volunteer in Pokemon Day Cares or shelters. Her parents still loved and supported their secondborn daughter regardless. Despite holding no harsh grudges towards her older sister, Hilda Anahera (who's Unova's successful Champion since years now) or doesn't blame her cheeky 8 year old twin brothers for being their parents favourite children and have most of their attention since their birth. Lucia still feels left out from her family or being overshadowed by Hilda's reputation at school or other places, but tries her best to remain positive and be a friendly and helpful individual to everyone. Except for people that wish to harm others or those trigger unwanted things, she despises during her past.

 

Timezone And Active Time: +2 CEST Central European Summer Time (Berlin). You can ping me anytime you want, because I don't have a strict active time. Expect at nighttime of course, because I sleep mostly at that time.

Why should we pick you?: I like doing roleplays and had done a few of them in Discord or small chat groups in other social media for a few years. I could also function as exploring Worldbuilding situations and heavily invest in "Character related plots" to flesh out interactions and character personalities. 

 

RP Sample: Her fingers tightly clasped around the shoulder straps of her purple bag, as Lucia continued her way through the crowded place towards the train station of Phetac City. A few days ago, she had left the Unova region and went to the Orre region (her family used to go there for some vacations, she remember) for a small stop to refill any nessesary supplies for her upcoming journey. Makin sure she was fully prepared, she enters her final destination: The mysterious yet unknown region called Reborn. 

 

She heard from fellow colleagues and friends, that this region is also hosting a Pokemon league like most of the average foreign regions do. However this one league- according to some of them- is quiet different than from the ones she used to watch on TV or the Champion battles Hilda participated. 

 

What was it? Oh yeah... She recalled when she wrote the important info down in her notebook, The 18 Gym Leader for each existing type they represent. Oh, and said Gym Leaders are on another level of league than even Unova's league, where only a handful of them were notorious for their battle skills, such as Clay, Elesa and Drayden. 

 

But maybe she could finally make a name herself after so many years, if she were to participate on such difficult league? She, who only had average skill experience of Pokemon Battles and used only her sister's strong Pokemon, only for doing volunteering work?! Maybe her knowledge about Pokemon's behavior and feelings could cover this up. But it was still embarrassing, because she never had a Pokemon team on her own in all those years? What if the people that would take on that "Reborn League" are veterans, like on Hilda's level?

 

A small sign escaped from her lips, as she moved closer towards the station master. There's no point in turning back now, but to move forward. Maybe she was just thinking too much and needs to calm down better. Perhaps a rest, maybe? This causes her shoulders relaxed a little and muster up a small smile, as she stood infront of the stationmaster at the ticket booth with a huge green sign written "To Reborn" in big and bold black letters. Much to Lucia's suprise, most passengers have already boarded the train and were binding farewell to their love ones. 

 

"One ticket to Reborn, please." She said in a polite tone to the older man and pulled out an black envelope decorated red, blue, green and purple small dots and the word "Challenge Invitation" was written in bold white letters. She showed this to him

 

Another one for Reborn City, huh? They sure have been pushing that new League." He quietly spoke, before tipping something on his computer, before finding one with Lucia's photo on it and gestured her to come closer.

 

"This is you?" He asked before looking at the young Unova native, who gave him a "Yes" as an answer.

 

"Certainly looks like it. Name?" He asked.

 

"Lucia Maria Anahera. That's my name." Lucia responded in a clear voice, as the Station Master continued his tipping until he glared atbher again.

 

"Just to be sure, for ‘Gender’ I should put…?"

 

"Uhm, Female, sir..." She replied a little confused at his question.

 

"Right.” He spoke. "Age?"

 

"21 years old." She answered, while casting a quick glare at the train again.

 

"Alright. One second. I’ll handle the rest of this." The young Unovian native heard his voice and the almost never-ending sound of typing for several seconds, before she heard a loud beep coming from the computer. This catches Lucia's attention and turned her gaze towards the Station Master again.

 

"There all set, Young Miss." He said, as he handed her the ticket. 

 

"Thank you, sir. Have a-" As soon Lucia took the ticket from his hands, his brown eyes narrowed as he looked at her suddenly. This startled her a little.

 

"Just between you, me, and the ol’ battered fence post, missy. I hear Reborn City’s kind of a dump. Why anyone would wanna go there is beyond me.” He rambled under his breath, as Lucia's eyes looked at him in suprise. What did he mean that it is a "dump"? But before the girl could question him, he added further "And yet, buncha you ambitious Trainer-type folk have been headin’ out in droves.” He finalized. But off you go now. Train’s leaving any minute."

 

"Uhmm... Thanks again, sir. Have a nice day." Lucia binded him farewell, as she made her way to one of the train's doors. 

 

But not before she casted one last look at the Station Master and five seconds later, she entered inside the assigned cabin her seat was stored for her. 

 

Questions?: I have not really questions. I'll let myself be surprised. Maybe later perhaps?

GM?: An active support in role-playing and suggestions for more creative ideas, if you have some difficulty.