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Post by Engel Werner on Nov 9, 2014 7:03:14 GMT -5
NOVEMBER UPDATE
OVERVIEW
November's Update thread will be focusing primarily on the upcoming Interpol Event in the works. Each section will cover certain areas of the plot that Lyro wants to cover before going full out with the prompts and details of this event. Keep in mind that the plot summary posted in this thread is simply a rough draft that will be more presentable when it comes time to post up the full scale event... So in other words, feedback is welcomed and wanted.
The Interpol Event Plot / Setting details can be found in the section "Capture of Richissime"
If the plot sparks your interest, swing down to the section "Interest Check" to see what you need to do to get involved. All Agents will be required to post if they wish to participate, along with Villain OCs that want to get in on the potential goodies.
For those that are donating/selling eggs or Pokemon for this event, please post the list of everything you are giving. If the items were purchased from you, also post the amount for the items!
CAPTURE OF RICHISSIME
SETTING: Golden Egg Society Convention Hotel Richissime - Lumiose City, Kalos
The holidays are coming, and with that, so are the sales and excited new trainers on the look for filling out their Pokémon wish list. To prepare for the upcoming season, the Golden Egg Society (G.E.S.) has contacted the very high class five star hotel Hotel Richissime in Lumiose City, Kalos, to host their next convention. At this convention, breeders from around the world will gather in one spot to show off their top quality Pokémon, bred for battle, show and/or friendship. The eggs that will go on sale at this convention will be nothing to scoff at as years of selective breeding have gone into each egg to produce the best of the best. Trainers, coordinators, and collectors alike are expected to flock to the building in hopes of getting their hands on the finest eggs they can find.
Unfortunately, with the expensive venue and the very bragged about superior merchandise, it’s easy to see how this kind of event can attract more than just very dedicated Pokémon enthusiasts. A few threats and warnings about potential criminal actions have already been made this year towards the G.E.S. Convention, resulting in Interpol agents being called in to ensure the situation doesn't escalate. However, a gang hidden in the streets of Lumiose City with a strong desire for the level of infamy much like Team Rocket has decided that they simply can’t ignore such a tempting target right in front of them. On the second day of the Golden Egg Society Convention, everything that could go wrong goes very wrong. It all starts off with the security systems being overrun just before the hotel is taken over by the vicious self-declared members of Team Luxury. (Some members claim the name is still “up in the air” but that’s beside the point.) The hotel has turned into a hostage situation and battle zone as various trainers try to fight back against their captors. Eggs, Pokémon, money and more are all being stolen, fights are breaking out, blood is being shed, and it’s up to the members of Interpol (and a few every day heroes) to bring back order to Hotel Richissime.
INTEREST CHECK
Everyone that wants to participate in this event, just take a moment to quickly fill out the below form so it can be made sure you don't get shoved into a situation you don't want to touch with a ten foot pole. If you're donating items, have suggestions, etc. just put it all in "Anything Else?". (I don't care if you pretty this up or add more sections, so long as you just have this basic set of info, that's good with me)
Please post before November 12th to confirm you will be participating
OOC Name: (The name you use in the cbox) Character: (The character you plan to use for this event) Alignment: (Are you a member of Interpol? A villain? Affiliated with another team? Just a good guy that got caught up in the mess?) Solo or Group: (Do you prefer doing group threads, or would you like to go solo in this? If you're fine with either or, that's perfectly fine. If you do a group thread, please make sure you can keep up with posting so not to slow the others down. Each member will have three days to post, before they may be skipped by their partners.) Contact: (The fastest way to contact you would be...? IM, PM, cbox, etc.?)
Skill Set: (What special skills does your chara have? Are they a skilled hacker, profiler, tracker, etc. just put it all here)
Wish List: (Anything you want to get out of this? Recruitment to Interpol, maybe one of the Pokemon eggs from a breeder, some items, dots, etc. Maybe you want your own action sequence, or you'd rather have a more laid back section in this event? Just describe your desired experience / loot here.)
Anything Else? (In case I missed something you wanted to cover. Villains list here what kind of jobs your OC typically does so I can get them a role that suits them in this mess. Also, I know some villains can be quite extreme so if you plan to get really violent (blood shed, murder, gore, etc.), put a warning here. Those that want to avoid the excessively violent situations, make sure to mention that here)
[b]OOC Name[/b]: [b]Character[/b]: [b]Alignment[/b]: [b]Solo or Group[/b]: [b]Contact[/b]:
Eileen Paulsen Rank C - Special Position Computer Constultant
@user Rank
ANYTHING ELSE?
If you have any other ideas you'd like to contribute to Interpol, or maybe you have a question in general about the group, feel free to post on this thread, PM this account, or IM Lyro on Skype.
Post by Izumi Yamamura on Nov 9, 2014 8:56:04 GMT -5
OOC Name: Izumi Character:Kouji Sakuraba and his NPC assistant; might toss in Zuzu herself if a certain individual agrees to drop in on the fun / Andie if Tom's going to appear here Alignment: One of the Breeders invited for the event (Golden Egg Society after all, can't have that without a Breeder dropping in on the madness). Also one of the people caught in the “crossfire” Solo or Group: Either or, fine with me for anything Contact: PM or Cbox, Skype is still out of the question as of now (still no replacement monitor, 'rents totally refusing to buy one until December)
Skill Set: Just your ornery Breeder... plus the fact he has some semblance of psychic power. This is a good place for his little “precognition” thing to go crazy and get out of control.
Wish List: Since Kouji here has a lot of extra 'mons, he'll be offering them for discounted prices (list to be PM'd to Engel Werner for references once I get on the laptop).
Anything Else? Well, he can try to hold his own, but his 'mons will be mostly do the fighting. So he can go anywhere.
This guy needs to get out more, seriously.
PS: If more than 1 chara participating is okay, try not to have all my characters with each other in a thread. That would be kinda majorly awkward, RP'ing with myself.
Post by Mao Valliere on Nov 9, 2014 9:52:59 GMT -5
OOC Name: Yumi Character: Mao Valliere Alignment: Solo villain Solo or Group: Group, though preferably no thread including my other char, kuto pafe Contact: IM, skype, despar22
Skill Set: Mao has a tactical mind, much like a chess player. He tends to know just when to move, and how to make even the good guys stand just where he needs them. His team is also designed for getaways, meaning if he needed to make a quick escape, or a deception, he could do such. He has rather mild skills as a hacker, something he is still practicing, but with the aid of his porygon, he can do some damage given the time. Due to his porygon, its best for him to have direct access to any system he's working with.
Wish List: Zorua egg to be put up to the event by Kuto pafe. Any fossil pokemon would be nice.
Anything ElseI suppose this is worth noting since i said it on skype to Lyro. Mao, at this point in his story, is a "Good guy", he knows that stealing these pokemon is wrong, but feels it is required. The reason he's doing it with the general NPC thieves is so they act as a distraction while he pilfers the most valuable eggs to his goals. If there was a chance for him to get caught, he'd quickly try and shove the NPCs between him and the hero before making an escape. With this said, leaving without what he needs is also not an option.
Post by Rhafiel Diederich on Nov 9, 2014 9:59:00 GMT -5
OOC Name: Lady Character: Rhafiel Diederich Alignment: Interpol Agent Solo or Group: Either or, but no more than four in a thread, please. Contact: PM or Skype (If you don't have me added, PM me).
Skill Set: Psychological Profiling and Aura Abilities, Very skilled in anything tactical and making plans. He doesn't forget a face, and he tends to be very logically minded in high stress situations.
Wish List: So I have this weird head canon about Nyx getting nabbed and Rhafiel completely freaking out, so there's that, maybe. Still haven't decided whether I wanna make him flip out. But otherwise, maybe just an egg or some dots?
Anything Else? Uhmmmmmm. I'm really open to anything that doesn't end up with getting my character or Pokemon killed. Injuring Rhafiel is completely fine, just don't make him lose limbs or eyes or die, please. You can put him into the hospital or break bones. I really don't mind. It all adds to his overall character development. Just remember that he'll come right back after you for revenge later on. :]
Post by Ace Venchurro on Nov 9, 2014 10:20:25 GMT -5
OOC Name: Dracken Character: Ace Venchurro Alignment: Interpol Solo or Group: Group! Though no more than 3-4 in the thread, then it starts getting chaotic. Contact: Skype~
Skill Set: Top tracker, could probably find out where the hostages are and where the 'leaders' of the group are with some tips and clues. Also has plenty of Pokemon to begin fight along side everyone. They can easily split up into separate threads too if any Interpol officers need some back up.
Wish List: One type of Pokemon I'd really like him to have is a canine of some sorts. Like a Furfrou or a Poocheyna with an egg move.
Anything Else? I have no issue with injuring Ace, but no like broken bones or anything. If he gets caught somehow then he probably mess up in one way or another and Bertha would have to burst through the doors and rescue his ass with Engel on her back being the knight in shining armor with a deadpan face. //SHOT
I saw you mentioned something about Ace being considered for promotion, so maybe this would be the mission that gets him that? He doesn't have to be like the superhero of the story, but maybe just overall doing a good job tracking down where everyone is so maybe that leads to the promo? Dunno, we can talk it over skype if you wanna.
And if two characters are allowed, I'd like to put Leona into it too but if not then that's fine too~
Post by Bailey Finnigan on Nov 9, 2014 11:28:00 GMT -5
OOC Name: Posidem Character: Bailey Finnigan Alignment: Pokemon League Solo or Group: Either Contact: Skype/PM/whatever
Skill Set: Is a Pokemon Professor, so he has vast knowledge on Pokemon and because of his study, Sound/Communication, he is also knowledgeable when it comes to what pokemon are trying to get across to people. He is also has synesthesia, to be more specific, chromesthesia, a condition in which sound of any kind appears in his vision as colors. Therefore, no matter how quiet someone whispers or tries to be, if they make any noise, Bailey will know. He may not necessarily understand what they're saying, but he'll know someone is speaking.
Wish List: I wouldn't mind getting rid of some of the extra eggs Bailey has, so he could be there selling some? What I would really want is an egg of each of the Kalos starter pokemon. He is a Professor, so I just think it'd be good for him to be able to have those pokemon available, you know?
Anything Else? I would prefer it if Bailey was not severely injured, seeing as he would do his best to avoid any fights. Cuts/bruises are fine, but nothing that would require hospital attention. Also, Bailey's pokemon /can/ fight but he will do his most to keep them out of the action, save for his Golurk. If he does get caught in the crossfire, he'll probably be in the back line giving advice to the trainers or something.
Post by Eileen Paulsen on Nov 9, 2014 12:07:23 GMT -5
OOC Name: Sylvie Character: Eileen Paulsen Alignment: Interpol Solo or Group: 2-person-thread if possible, or group (but see Anything Else) Contact: Skype
Skill Set: Hacking and information gathering.
Wish List: Eileen's always looking to expand her Porygon army, or someone could bring her back an Espurr egg or something. Just to see it hatch and then those eyes.
Anything Else? I'd like Eileen to be stationed back at the Lumiose Interpol HQ for this, so well away from the center of the action.
For a two-person thread I could see getting a call, pulling up blueprints for the hotel and guiding someone through it, or getting back into the security feeds, etc, anything that would require one-on-one assistance from her for an extended period. This would technically work for a group thread, of course, with her talking to one or multiple people on their headsets.
More Complicated Option - Since she's the Interpol set's go-to for tech assistance, I can see her as simply on-call for the whole event, with Interpol agents free to call her up/tag her with a short, specific task that she can get done and then get back to them with the info or whatever they required. Basically having her pop into group threads for a couple of posts via a phone conversation. If things got hectic enough it could allow for that moment of multiple people calling her for multiple things, and making her scramble a bit - which would be about all the action Eileen needs.
OOC Name: Murdoc Character: @vasily Alignment: Every Villain Is Lemons (otherwise known as E.V.I.L.) Solo or Group: Preferably group, although I can deal with solo + NPCs. Contact: PM or Skype.
Skill Set: His plotter might help answer this. Otherwise, he is specialized in high society crime and hitting people with blunt objects. He would absolutely love to mess with someone, particularly a vulnerable person.
Wish List: Yumi is throwing in an Oshawott egg I commissioned; I would like that. I would also like to leave this thread knowing I scared / injured someone.
Other than that, I want to cause as much villainly harm and mayhem as possible, whether it be taking ALL of the eggs, running interference against Interpol, or just beating hostages / breeders for fun.
Anything Else Violence warning. If you thread with Vasily, there is a chance you will be physically assaulted / your Pokemon will be assaulted. On that note, I would prefer to thread with someone who will be okay with this kind of violence.
OOC Name: Yumi Character: Kuto Pafe Alignment: Good. Will be there for the event as a breeder, but will take her role as a law aiding detecive once the shit hits the fan. Solo or Group: Group, easier to rp when with people, preferably not with my other char, mao. Contact: IM, skype, despar22
Skill Set: Kuto has done detective work on the side all throughout her breeding career, so she is a somewhat good tracker, has trained herself to get out of a tough spot (the cable tie breaking trick for one). She and her sableye Glint have also been companions for years, to the point where, since Glint was specially trained before hand, they can communicate with one another perfectly. Glint can also write in english, so, with his tiny size, he'd be perfect for climbing through vents and delivering mesages while the thieves are unaware.
Wish List: Join interpol
Anything ElseI will be putting this weeks breedings into the event to be stolen, for vasily and mao specifically, but any spares are up for grabs.
Post by Nigenteki Reikon on Nov 9, 2014 16:05:46 GMT -5
OOC Name: Teki Character: Nigenteki Reikon Alignment: Interpol Solo or Group: Group, though prefer it if it's 3 people or less Contact: IM via Skype
Skill Set: Pertaining to this situation? Battling, mostly, hand-to-hand or Pokémon. Has some skills in tracking but better in wild areas than urban enviornments
Wish List: Nothing much; I would like an action sequence to get some badassery out of my system. Wouldn't hurt to get a Pokémon evolved or something if I can fit it in, either.
OOC Name: Slate Character: Jason Tham Alignment: Civilian Solo or Group: Solo or Group, not all that picky Contact: Skype (spartan.a291)
Skill Set: Infiltration and tracking specialist. Also skilled in rapid neutralization of trainers and armed individuals, as well as the ability to rapidly traverse most environments that most people would be unable to traverse.
Wish List: Stealth based stuff would be preferable - Jason's decent in a fight but he doesn't have Pokemon and taking on more than one or two people at a time in a head on fight isn't going to end well.
Anything Else? Feel free to turn on Hard Mode.
Character: Kurogane Shizubaya Alignment: Civilian Solo or Group: Group Contact: Skype (spartan.a291)
Skill Set: Intellect. Kurogane's unable to really fight all that well, but extremely capable at planning on the move and modifying said plans to account for new variables. Best results when given one or two competent fighters or otherwise skilled individuals to work with. Very technology savvy.
Wish List: Surprise me? He's good for a few things, but will mostly depend on the people he ends up with.
Anything Else? Nope.
Character: Ryusuke Ugumi Alignment: Civilian Solo or Group: Solo or Group, not all that picky Contact: Skype (spartan.a291)
Skill Set: Fairly capable as a Pokemon Trainer - not the best by a long shot, but good enough to cause problems. Tech savvy, good at breaking and repurposing things. An accomplished fighter in his own right, able to defend himself quite well against other people and even some Pokemon.
Wish List: Surprise me? He's good for a few things, but will mostly depend on the people he ends up with.
Anything Else? Feel free to throw him in with the psychopaths and other undesirables no one else wants to deal with. I'm not sadistic towards my characters at all.
Post by Zernebog Romanov on Nov 9, 2014 21:36:33 GMT -5
OOC Name: El Troubadour Character: Altair Stavros still thinking about bringing in either Zerne or my new character Miguel into this mess Alignment: Breeder caught in the crossfire Solo or Group: Group Contact: Skype (zernebogpendragon) or PM
Skill Set: Breeder skills, hand-to-hand fighting skills and acting/dancing skills, though I dunno how much use THAT is
Wish List: Altair isn't hurting for anything and is really just in this for character development and interaction. Feel free to just throw something his way if there are any leftovers or something.
Anything Else? Altair will be throwing in a couple of eggs for this event that will be up for grabs for plot, prizes, or whatever. I will PM/IM the list to Lyro when I have them ready.
Also, I'm fine with injuries on Altair's part, but no maiming or death. In fact, I encourage violence~ People are also free to recognize Altair as the famous movie star Walter Heydrich if they'd like.
Post by Elizabeth Maxwell on Nov 10, 2014 21:16:25 GMT -5
OOC Name: William Character: Elizabeth Maxwell Alignment: Interpol. However, she stands as a double instance, both a Breeder for the event and an Interpol Agent. Solo or Group: I can do either Solo or Group, but I would prefer a group Contact: Skype, PM, or the Cbox always work
Skill Set: Elizabeth is still the most green (hah, pun) member of the Interpol when experience comes to mind, even with the Yumi incident, so she lacks a lot of the classic skills one might think of a cop. However, she's a Breeding extraordinaire, and can identify most anything related to the topic: Eggs, Egg health, how eggs should look and be cared for, Pokemon species, and so on. Her ability as a caretaker has also given her somewhat of an ability with basic first aid. Her battling experience is minimal, but she's willing to battle in order to defend those who she cares about.
Wish List: Other than the things in Liz's wishlist, I don't really need much from the event - I'm looking to expand Elizabeth's experience as an Interpol member, especially since I'm back from Midterms hell. Battle experience and general character interaction and development is perhaps my biggest goal, but I wouldn't mind some Pokemon or dots. I'm also willing to donate any Eggs I can for the event, as requested.
Anything Else: Elizabeth can deal with some drama, some hardship, but anything that might seriously hurt her or her Pokemon is probably a bad idea, considering she just nearly died because Yumi. Elizabeth, much like myself is prone to irrational and emotional responses due to her mother-mentality, so yeah.
Post by Engel Werner on Nov 10, 2014 23:44:45 GMT -5
CoR EVENT UPDATE
BREEDERS NOTICE
If you are donating/selling pokemon and/or eggs to the Event, please PM THE LIST POKEMON AND/OR EGGS YOU ARE OFFERING TO Engel Werner! Include details like Egg Moves or Hidden Abilities, if these options are available. If you are selling the Pokemon / Eggs, make sure to include the price of each offered egg. If an egg is going to a specific person, make sure you clarify that in your PM.
If you aren't sure what to donate to the event, there will be a cheat sheet of the Wish Lists posted in the next section of this post. Even if a Pokemon has not been posted in anyone's Wish List, you are still free to donate whatever egg you desire. They'll be freebies that anyone will be able to grab in this event and any egg that goes unclaimed will be moved to the Interpol PC.
I will add a list of Pokemon that have also already been donated and will state whether or not these Pokemon have been reserved. Again, any egg not reserved, will be totally free game for anyone to grab.
Feel free to check PCs for more in depth Wish Lists if you'd like. If you are offering an egg / Pokemon for a specific person, make sure to clarify that in the PM to me so it's not listed as unclaimed. If I missed something from one of you in this Wish List, PM Engel Werner to have it added.
P O R Y G O N x 2 Gender: Genderless Ability: Download Moveset: Conversion, Conversion 2, Recover Discharge (Eileen)
C L A U N C H E R Gender: Male Ability: Mega Launcher Moveset: Aqua Jet, Crabhammer, Smack Down, Swords Dance (Vasily)
FREE GAME POKEMON / EGGS
EGGS
Lotad / Turtwig (Lotad: EM Leech Seed + Razor Leaf)
Timburr / Buneary
Cacnea x 2
Croagunk x 2
Zangoose / Psyduck (Zangoose: EM Disable)
Piplup / Mantine (Piplup: EM Agility + Aqua Ring)
Khangaskhan / Slowpoke (Kangaskhan: EM Disable)
Dwebble / Ferroseed (Dwebble: EM Spike + Iron Defense)
Shieldon / Axew (Axew: EM Endure)
Vulpix / Growlithe
Houndour EM: Counter, Punishment
Sneasel (Unbreedable) EM: Counter
Growlithe/Chimchar x 3 (Growlithe: EM Fire Spin + Close Combat)
Zubat / Skarmory x 2
POKEMON
T Y R O G U E Gender: Male Ability: Guts Moveset: Mind-Reader, Fake Out, Foresight, Tackle, Mach Punch, Endure
G A S T L Y Gender: Female Ability: Levitate Moveset: Shadow Ball, Sucker Punch, Confuse Ray, Spite
C R O A G U N K Gender: Female Ability: Anticipation Moveset: Sludge Bomb, Mud Bomb, Feint Attack, Revenge
If you notice your donated Pokemon / Eggs are missing from this list, or I missed a reservation, PM me. I will not count any Pokemon that may have been mentioned as already donated in this thread until I have been PM'd the information about them due to vagueness of said mentioned donations.
Post by Miguel Hidalgo on Nov 11, 2014 15:48:28 GMT -5
OOC Name: El Troubadour Character: Miguel Hidalgo Alignment: EVIL (Villain~) Solo or Group: Group, preferably not one with Altair Stavrosor the other Aura user because I'd rather Miguel meet him in another setting first in it Contact: Skype or PM
Skill Set: Aura user, magician, circus-trained acrobat and wirewalker, decent hand-to-hand fighter, pokemon battler/trainer. In short... quite a bit.
Wish List: Either dots or an Egg with an EM of a pokemon he doesn't already have would be cool. If it could be from stealing, that would be awesome. Other than that, since this IS Miguel's villain debut in the forum it would be great if he could cause a ton of mayhem and leave at least one person injured (or maimed or even traumatized) before he leaves.
Anything Else? I'd rather he not be unmasked (or get maimed/killed; injuries are fine) at this stage. Otherwise, anything goes. Oh, and like with Vasily, the same violence warning applies.