RTJ and Character Creation
So, playing as Pokemon. You actually want to do this?
Well, it does have its perks. I won't cover them, because you know why you are looking at this. Lets start with the bad news first, though.
First, you need to speak. The Approved Homebrew thread has a Poke Edge with your name on it, whether you know it or not. Yes, this is an Edge tax. I'm Giratina; if you want free things, go talk to other "gods."
Mortals like understanding their smart Pokemon friends, and while I can hear you just fine, I do not serve as a lowly translator for mortals. Speaking of other mortals, while the "PCs" might be okay with a wild superweapon in their ranks, often being such things themselves, most others get a little edgy around superweapons when they are not the same species.
And yes, most of you, along with the residents of the world you will be in, would just like to get these silly notions of implied slavery out of the way so that everyone can bond with their murder-friends and have fun together.
I won't stop that. I am simply informing you that making it clear a sentient superweapon has no checks on it save for its own conscious makes those in power nervous. They look at their own species with suspicion, never mind what you might bring if you happen to be something very terrifying, like a Bulbasaur, a Charmander, or a hard-working Magikarp.
The Pokemon Nobles are little better, but you will have an easier time talking to some of them. The rest might see you as competition, so be polite to reduce the chances of that. You are a noble among Pokemon, but don't let that go to your head. If you are too quirky, you will be alienated, such as a story I heard about a Meowth (of all things) that walked upright like a human to attract a mate and ended up outcast for his trouble. Hilarious!
However, comedy aside, in all seriousness, think carefully before you do this. The Meowth might have found a home among humans in the long run, but in the end, he comes before me due to the company that is okay with morally ambiguous, intelligent Pokemon with a larcenous streak. He is not welcome in society without a Capture Crystal, or the assumption of being attached to one. Most will assume this by default of any Pokemon, so try not to break the illusion. You need to accrue more...wealth...for yourself.
This message was last edited by the GM at 10:54, Thu 07 Dec 2017.