[The Oroh League] A Pokemon Sandbox Adventure

[Aethyrium]

"Hi there! Welcome to the world of Pokemon! My name is Professor Spruce. Everyone calls me the Pokemon Professor!

That's right! This world is widely inhabited by mysterious creatures called Pokemon! Pokemon have inexplicable powers. They come in many shapes and live in many different places. We humans live happily with Pokemon! Living and working together, we complement each other. We help each other to accomplish difficult tasks. Having Pokemon battle one another is particularly popular, and it deepens the bonds between people and Pokemon. And that is why I research Pokemon. Well that's enough from me... Could you tell me about yourself?"

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[b]Name | Level | Species:[/b]
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[b]Stats:[/b] Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed | Evasion


"The moment you choose the Pokémon that will accompany you on your journey, your story will truly begin. During your journey, you will meet many Pokémon and people with different personalities and points of view! I really hope you find what is important to you in all of these travels… That's right! Befriend new people and Pokémon and grow as a person! That is the most important goal for your journey! Let's go visit the world of Pokémon!"

[Aethyrium]

The Oroh League is a sandbox Pokemon adventure game set in the fictional Oroh region designed by yours truly, and slated to be played out in the Light small group board. Intended to be an entry point for new trainers, The Oroh League is about undergoing your very own Pokemon journey! Meet friends, explore the world, advance your own goals, and of course, catch 'em all. By far, Oroh is the largest region in the Pokemon universe as it is described within the confines of this game. Respected world wide, Oroh has the most challenging Pokemon League anywhere - and trainers capable of enduring the extreme challenges are sure to go down in history as some of the greatest of all time. The possibilities and adventure opportunities in The Oroh League are, truly, endless.

But don't expect an anime-esque light hearted setting. Oroh is a living, breathing place that has its own troubles. The villains of Oroh are serious, and they'll stop at nothing to succeed in their dastardly plans. This is a place with risks, and the potential of failure. Characters aren't shielded by plot armor, and they certainly aren't promised to win anything.

Are you looking to tell your story? Grab a character sheet provided above, and make a few selections as listed below.

Game Details
The Oroh League is a free form Pokemon game. Characters are expected to make a few numerical choices at the start of the game, and as their Pokemon progress to indicate focus - don't worry, these numbers don't indicate if you can do something, just how much better you are at something than average! There are no wrong choices, and it's all about framing the specialty of your character. There are 5 trainer stats:

• Battle Offense: Battle Offense represents a bonus to trainer issued attacks of your Pokemon in battle - their ability to land successful attacks and deal meaningful damage.
• Battle Defense: Battle Defense represents a bonus to unissued defensive tactics of your Pokemon in battle - their ability to naturally evade and endure incoming attacks.
• Capture Rate: Capture Rate represents how skillful you are at actually capturing Pokemon and adding them to your collection - this makes capture attempts more successful, and stronger Pokemon easier to catch.
• Growth: Growth represents how skilled you are at developing your Pokemon partners - this increases leveling speed, move learning, evolution, and general improvement.
• Discovery: Discovery represents how good you are at dealing with the world and finding hidden things - this increases your chance for rare encounters, helps with world events, and can open doors, paths, and other options that might not otherwise be available.

As you create your character you may spend 5 points divided however you want among these five stats. Additionally, you're going to be choosing a Trainer Class, which will give you bonuses to some of these stats. There are 7 trainer classes:

• Trainer: A Pokemon Trainer is a battle generalist. They often believe in making quick decisions in the heat of the moment, reacting to situations as they unfold. (+2 Battle Offense, +2 Battle Defense, +1 Growth)
• Champion: A Pokemon Champion is an offensive battle specialist. They often value raw power, and utilize extremely aggressive battle styles to overwhelm their opponents. (+3 Battle Offense, +2 Growth)
• Tactician: A Pokemon Tactician is a defensive battle specialist. They typically value patience and defensive strategies, winning by exploiting weaknesses in their opponents strategies. (+3 Battle Defense, +2 Capture Rate)
• Breeder: A Pokemon Breeder is a growth focused individual. They usually look to unlock the inner power of their Pokemon, and work tirelessly with them to maximize their potential. (+3 Growth, +1 Discovery, +1 Capture Rate)
• Collector: A Pokemon Collector wants to catch them all! These individuals tend to look at having an option for every occasion, they want to get as many partners as possible, and create strong bonds. (+3 Capture Rate, +2 Discovery)
• Ranger: A Pokemon Ranger is an explorer, first and foremost. Often driven to see the world, they want to uncover the mysteries of the world of Pokemon, and usually have fiery determinations that won't let them back down. (+3 Discovery, +2 Battle Offense)
• Enthusiast: A Pokemon Enthusiast is a generalist. Their likes and goals fall anywhere on the spectrum of options, forging their own journey's as they unfold! (+1 Battle Offense, +1 Battle Defense, +1 Growth, +1 Discovery, +1 Capture Rate)

A trainer class shouldn't confine a character's personality, outlook, or style. However, it should fit and your selection should be shaped on how your character behaves, and what their long term goals are. When in doubt, just pick what you want, it isn't the end all be all of who a character is. Your character gets to start, of course, with a Pokemon! And Professor Spruce is just the nicest. For your starter you may select any Stage 1 (unevolved) Pokemon that is not mythical or legendary. Ever rare stage ones (such a  Dratini, for example) are on the table to be your starter of choice. Your starter Pokemon begins at level 5.

Your starter Pokemon will begin with 10 in each of the Pokemon stats (Attack, Special Attack, Defense, Special Defense, Speed, and Evasion). Whenever any Pokemon you have levels up, you will spend 5 points divided however you want among these stats with one exception, you may never put more than 3 points in a single stat per level up. Pokemon that you catch will come with pre-determined stats, given to you at the time of acquisition. We will be playing with Pokemon abilities - you may pick the ability for your starter Pokemon, if it has multiples available, however hidden abilities are off limits for this selection. Obtained Pokemon will come with abilities. We will not be using natures. Pokemon may know a total of 6 moves at any given time, customize your dream team! Finally, in addition to the stats above, Pokemon in your party (not tracked elsewhere) have Hit Points as follows:

• Stage 1 Pokemon have 3 Hit Points.
• Stage 2 Pokemon have 4 Hit Points.
• Stage 3 Pokemon have 5 Hit Points.
• Baby Pokemon have 2 Hit Points.
• Single Stage Pokemon have 4 Hit Points.
• Pokemon gain an additional Hit Point for every 20 levels they have attained.

Which brings us, finally, to game flow specifically regarding battle. During a battle, each particpating trainer will be allowed a round to declare their actions. Once all participant rounds have been made, a "scoring" post will be made to determine the out come for actions taken. You don't need to worry about anything - no dice, no math, no anything - I will tell you exactly what takes place. All the numbers you picked? Those are for me, you are never, ever, going to interact with them. You're only job is to make flowing, awesome posts that paint the picture of the epic battle. During your battle posts you make make 3 actions. That could be three moves used, a recall, a send out, and an attack. There may be special rules for certain things (Solar Beam costs 2 actions this post, Hyper Beam reduces your actions next round by 1, as potential examples). This will all be accounted for in the scoring post - which also includes things like status effects! Take note that at best a Pokemon can only ever have 10 Hit Points - this is intentional to keep battles from becoming huge slog fests. Quick and punchy!

Part of the reason to do rounds like this is to avoid the constant need for "Pikachu, dodge it! Now counter with thundershock!" type posts. Your Pokemon gets the basics, it knows to avoid when it can. The idea is for you to be able to execute a strategy and spend time writing the fun parts - the action, and the reactions, rather than worrying about the basics of battle. Feel free to pepper it in how you please, though.

[Aethyrium]

Game Stuff

• Please post completed sheets in this thread for approval.
• Characters should be represented by artwork of reasonable quality.
• Please use Pokemondb to get pictures for your Pokemon (which will be needed on in-game headers). You can also use this site to get the most recent learnset data.
• Not all submitted characters will be approved. I am not looking for a specific number of players, but I expect this to be a small-group, to potentially multiple small groups depending on level of interest.

[li]Your starter Pokemon can know any moves that it's species can learn from levels 1-10 (despite only being level 5), plus up to 1 Egg Move of your choice, if you are so inclined. Move Tutor, TM/TR/HM moves and what not must be obtained elsewhere.[/li][/list]

[Aethyrium]

Oroh League Regulations

• The Oroh Gym Challenge
  
  
  • Any trainer may participate in The Oroh Gym Challenge.
  • There are no restrictions on what gym a trainer can challenge. Gym Leaders are prepared to face challengers of any skill level.
  • Battle rules will be determined based on the number of badges currently possessed at the time of challenge.
    
    
    • 0-1 Badges: Both participants will use teams of two Pokemon. The challenger may swap Pokemon at any point, the gym leader may only swap pokemon when their own has fainted, or they have scored a knock out.
    • 2-3 Badges: Both participants will use teams of three Pokemon. The challenger may swap Pokemon at any point, the gym leader may only swap pokemon when their own has fainted, or they have scored a knock out.
    • 4-5 Badges: Both participants will use teams of  four Pokemon. Both participants may only swap Pokemon when theirs has fainted or upon scoring a knock out.
    • 6-7 Badges: Both participants will use teams of five Pokemon. Both participants may only swap Pokemon when theirs has fainted or upon scoring a knock out.
    • 8+ Badges: Both participants will use teams of six Pokemon. Both participants may only swap pokemon when theirs has fainted.
• The Seasonal Cups
  
  
  • Only trainers that have obtained at least eight gym badges may participate in a Seasonal Cup.
  • Each seasonal cup has thirty-six slots, and is a five rounds. Sign ups in excess of the thirty-six slots will be handled by preliminary rounds, handled progressed by single elimination until only thirty six competitors remain.
  • Battle rules are determined by the round.
    
    
    • R32: Each trainer will use teams of three Pokemon. Switches are not allowed, except on faint.
    • R16: Each trainer will use teams of three Pokemon. Switches are not allowed, except on faint.
    • R8 - Quarterfinals: Each trainer will use teams of four Pokemon. Switches are not allowed, except on faint.
    • R4 - Semifinals: Each trainer will use teams of five Pokemon. Switches are not allowed, except on faint or knock out.
    • R2 - Finals: Each trainer will use a team of six Pokemon. Switches are open.
• The Oroh Elite Challenge
  
  
  • Only trainers that have attained at least R4 - Semifinals in at least one Seasonal Cup may participate in The Oroh Elite Challenge.
  • The Oroh Elite Challenge is five consecutive battles.
  • Upon completetion of each battle, the challenger is allowed to restore one of their Pokemon.
  • The challenger is allowed to use a full team of six Pokemon. Substitutions may not be made between battles.
  • The challenger may switch freely. Members of the Elite Four may switch only on faint or knock out. The Elite Champion may switch freely.
  • Each member of the Elite Four will use a team of five Pokemon.
  • The Elite Champion will use a team of six Pokemon.
• The Oroh Master Challenge
  
  
  • Only trainers that have earned all eighteen gym badges, and completed The Oroh Elite Challenge may participate.
  • Each gym has a Master Badge to be earned. These battles are six on six, switch on faint or knock out only battles.
  • A challenger must earn all eighteen Master Badges to participate in the Master League.
  • The Master League has four members, that must be challenged in order. These will be six on six, switch on faint or knock out only battles.
  • The Oroh Pokemon Master may only be challenged if the Master League has been defeated. This is a six on six, switch on faint or knock out battle.

General Guidelines

• Badge 1: Level 14
• Badge 2: Level 20
• Badge 3: Level 25
• Badge 4: Level 31
• Badge 5: Level 37
• Badge 6: Level 43
• Badge 7: Level 48
• Badge 8: Level 55
• Badge 9+: Level 65
• Seasonal Cups: Level 75
• Elite Challenge: Level 85
• Master Challenge: Level 100

The Oroh Contest Circuit
Is there sufficient desire for a contest circuit to exist? Mention it below if you're interested.

[Aethyrium]

[MelodyCake]

You can definetely count me as interested for the Oroh League!
I really like the system you have gone with and very curious to see how it would play out once the battles start. Don't have a character concept just yet, but I think picking out on the trainer class is definetely going to be a fun way to draw up a character for the character sheet.

You shall see me again soon! Hopefully with a filled out character sheet for you to look at :P

[Aethyrium]

Hello, welcome!

Glad to hear that you like it. I have high hopes for it. I've done something similar in the past - though it had considerably different mechanics. However I believe this adaptation will really help keep the narrative flowing, keeping players immersed in the writing rather than having to work out and repeat themselves a hundred times to get to the end. All while preserving the feeling that you can train your Pokemon however you want, and that will be reflected in their performance without having to just guess-work it.

Can't wait to see what you come up with. Hopefully we can gather some more traction here. I think I'd like to see at least three players... That seems a fun adventure party. But we'll see how things play out.

[Kadigan]

Aethyrium posts an ad. It's super effective!

It looks like a neat game, if I can think of an interesting character I have some interest certainly.

[Envious]

Nice timing, as I just had a Pokemon game end! Very neat system and I'll be thinking about a character.

[Intimate Ink]

Hey there!

I have a question:  How equivelant to canon pokemon's overall strengths, weaknesses, and aptitudes/power is the game going to be?  To clarify: I think that we can all mostly agree that due to certain type combinations, potential for abilities, potential for evolutions, etc. that not all pocket monsters are created equal.  Even if we're just looking at the mythic/non-legendary ones. 

Specifically in relation to choosing a starting pokemon I'm curious whether it's smart to be playing to the meta, or if this game is set up in a way so that it's impossible to notably advantage or disadvantage ourselves through a starter choice.

Thanks!

Iink

[Aethyrium]

Aethyrium posts an ad. It's super effective!

It looks like a neat game, if I can think of an interesting character I have some interest certainly.

Hope to see what you produce!

Nice timing, as I just had a Pokemon game end! Very neat system and I'll be thinking about a character.

I am told that I have, truly excellent timing.

I have a question:  How equivelant to canon pokemon's overall strengths, weaknesses, and aptitudes/power is the game going to be?  To clarify: I think that we can all mostly agree that due to certain type combinations, potential for abilities, potential for evolutions, etc. that not all pocket monsters are created equal.  Even if we're just looking at the mythic/non-legendary ones. 

Specifically in relation to choosing a starting pokemon I'm curious whether it's smart to be playing to the meta, or if this game is set up in a way so that it's impossible to notably advantage or disadvantage ourselves through a starter choice.

This is another problem that should mostly be remedied by the "system" that's being used. Since Pokemon aren't being given the stats arbitrated to them by Gamefreak, all Pokemon should end up on, more or less, equal ground. Should a reality present where a person captures a mythical or legendary Pokemon, I will likely give them some kind of stat bump to signify their power - but not something insurmountable.

My hope is to capture that "anime" style feel, where a trainer who is dedicated can get by with whatever Pokemon they want. As a quick case study:

If you had a Pikachu and a Charmander, and you got them both at level 5, and then leveled them all the way to level 100. Additionally, you allowed the Charmander to evolve into a Charizard, but kept the Pikachu from ever evolving. These two Pokemon would have an identical number of stat points (assuming no bonuses, outside factors, rewards, etc). The only difference is that Pikachu would have 8 Hit Points (5 from levels, plus 3 for being a Stage 1 Pokemon), and Charizard will have 10 Hit Points (5 from levels, 5 from being a Stage 3 Pokemon).

Does this mean the Charizard is more powerful? Yup, sure. Kind of. But only just barely. You absolutely could get by with keeping your favorite Pikachu around forever.

My point here is that you shouldn't be worried about a "meta" feeling at all, within The Oroh League, you will hopefully see a world that's more inline with the anime portrayal of Pokemon, and any Pokemon - regardless of species or evolution level - can be amazing.

[Cold Heritage]

Is the idea that the player characters will be friends who make their pokemon journey together through the Oroh League, living, laughing, and learning together, becoming best friends in a world they must defend?

[Aethyrium]

Is the idea that the player characters will be friends who make their pokemon journey together through the Oroh League, living, laughing, and learning together, becoming best friends in a world they must defend?

This will largely depend on how many characters we end up with, and what everyone's goals are. There is certainly a hope to form a small group that'll do this. I think in a perfect world exploring the relationship between two groups of friends, and those groups are rivals, would be really fun. But I'm not going to get ahead of myself.

In short, the world is meant to be sandboxxy - your goals are your own, and realistically you don't even need to participate in the actual league itself. Maybe you want to explore ancient ruins, or whatever.

This is a longwinded way of saying: that's one possible way we may play, but not the only possibility. I'm quite open to work with concepts, ideas, and wants of people interested in exploring a Pokemon world.

[Envious]

Not finished, but getting there. Working on art!

Art question: On the scale of cartoony to realistic, where are you hoping the art leans towards? Or does it matter?

Character Name: Olivia Owens
Trainer Class: Ranger
Gender & Sexuality: Female & Bisexual
Age: 25

Battle Offense	Battle Defense	Capture Rate	Growth	Discovery
2	1	1	3	3

Personality: Olivia is filled with an exuberance for life; there is always a new adventure right around the corner and she is eager to get started! She is positive and uplifting, even when faced against rivals. She has an exceedingly short attention span which means she doesn't always finish her last adventure before starting a new one, but to her the journey is far more fun than getting to the destination. When it comes to a tough situation, you might find her taking pictures instead of taking action.

Motivation & Goals: First and foremost, Olivia is a photographer. She wants to see things that most people never have the opportunity to witness and document it with her trusty camera! Her passion project is Pokémon - she particularly enjoys teaching Pokémon how to grow to the next level and documenting their progress along the way! One of her favorite moments to capture are Pokémon evolving. Olivia embarks on adventures to find "the perfect shot," of Pokémon showing off their skills in the wild, but is often side-tracked by running into a particularly photogenic Trainer or Pokémon who she will tag along with in order to get some candid shots.

Biography: Olivia is the youngest of five children - all of whom are significantly older. She was a sweet surprise, born 20 years after her parents had their last child, so her siblings were all entering adulthood when she came into the picture. Her brothers and sisters all made the holiday visits, bringing back stories of their adventures. Inspired, Olivia began taking photos of her daily life. They weren't the adventures of her siblings, but they were just as magical in her childlike imagination. She would send these pictures out to her siblings in an effort to connect with them and she was always met with praise and encouragement to continue. It became her thing - what set her apart from her brothers and sisters, but also what drew them closer together. As she grew, she continued to develop her craft and win small awards, but she also found what she was passionate about taking pictures of: Pokémon! This is what set her down the path as a Trainer. While she enjoys capturing Pokémon, she's more interested in teaching her Pokémon new tricks and advancing their skills rather than creating a huge collection.

Badge Case

Pokemon

Growly, Growlithe | 5 | Species: Puppy Pokémon
Ability | Moves: Intimidate | Flash Fire | Bite | Howl | Ember | Morning Sun (egg)
Stats: Attack 10 | Special Attack 10 | Defense 10 | Special Defense 10 | Speed 10 | Evasion 10

[Aethyrium]

So long as it's generally quality, I probably am not going to raise a fuss over it - art that is. It certainly doesn't need to be in the Pokemon style, but I wouldn't reject that either.

One quick bit about your sheet - trainer stats are 5/spent how you like, plus the 5 bonuses from your trainer class. The 10/all stats is for your starter Pokemon.

[Crash]

I will read everything but I am definitely interested!

[Aethyrium]

Woot for additional interest. And I'd love even more, come all ye Pokemon fans.

[Crash]

Aeth - What is the different between Ability and Moves for pokemon?

I know Litwick has Flash Fire and Flame Body as well as a hidden moves, but I am not sure what you mean by ability.

I am a Pokemon Go player so much of the reference to the actual videogame will be a struggle for me.  I figured that part out!

Oh and are moves limited by the level they are shown on pokemondb or can we take any moves?

[Crash]

Character Name: Mina Atwater
Trainer Class: Collector
Gender & Sexuality: Cis Female / Pansexual
Age: 24

Battle Offense	Battle Defense	Capture Rate	Growth	Discovery
0	2	4	1	3

Personality: Mina is a curious and inquisitive woman.  She is a voracious reader and explorer that doesn’t mind poking her nose in places it doesn’t belong.  Mina is openminded and accepts others as they are as long as they are not toxic. Mina is not a rabid competition hound.  She is way more interesting in accumulating pokemon, particularly ones other trainers shy away from.  While she accepts the need to train as a way from her to find and capture more pokemon, she has a particular distain for those that abuse their pokemon for their own glory.

Motivation & Goals: Mina has a particular interest in ghost and dark type pokemon and feels they generally get a bad rap.  While all pokemon fall into her field of interest she will go out of her way to capture ghost and dark types for her to study and lean from.  Mina wants to write the definitive work on Ghost and Dark type pokemon in hopes that she can shine a better light on what she considers to be misunderstood creatures.

Biography: Mina grew up next to Oroh Memorial Cemetery.  Her parents were in the mortuary business and lived and worked in a big, old house that everyone in town thought was haunted.  In truth, it wasn’t, but the cemetery next door certainly was.  Mina spent her childhood looking out her bedroom window watching the pokemon that frequented the cemetery at night.  Most people were afraid of them but Mina felt sad that they were always being chased out or shooed away as to not bother the living. 
Mina had figured that she would to into the family business when she grew up.  Being around the dead didn’t bother her and it seemed like a logical thing to do.  Her parents were sweet and kindly people that helped others on their worst days and she saw a lot of value in that.  It wasn’t until her parents asked her to catch a little Litwick that had wandered out of the cemetery and begun hanging around the house that Mina really found her passion.

She had intended to release the little guy back into the cemetery but when she did he followed her home.  This happened again and again.  So much so that her parents were starting to get worried that the creature was an omen of impeding death.  It turned out that the Litwick just liked the aura of sadness that accrued around the home/business and more than that seemed to like Mine.  She named the little guy Tallow and he has been her faithful companion ever since.
It was very clear to Mina what path she wanted to take in life after catching Tallow.  While her parents were not happy that she was not going into the family business the saw how invested she was in catching and studying pokemon and bought her her first pokedex and a couple of pokeballs to get her started.

Badge Case

Pokemon

Tallow (Litwick) | Level 5 | Species: Candle Pokemon
Ability | Moves: Flame Body | Admonish (ghost), Ember (fire), Acid Armor (Poison), Minimize (Normal)
Stats: Attack 10 | Special Attack 10 | Defense 10 | Special Defense 10 | Speed 10 | Evasion 10

[Aethyrium]

I figured that part out!

Oh and are moves limited by the level they are shown on pokemondb or can we take any moves?

Oh good! If you have any other questions, definitely let me know.

This is actually a good question that I considered and then forgot about. Whoopsie.

Your Pokemon can known any moves from levels 1-10, plus 1 Egg Move of your choice - up to the cap of 6. Move Tutor moves, TM/TR/HM moves, and the rest will need to be obtained elsewhere in game. :D (added this to the game stuff above. Good catch, thanks!)

[Crash]

Oh good! If you have any other questions, definitely let me know.

This is actually a good question that I considered and then forgot about. Whoopsie.

Your Pokemon can known any moves from levels 1-10, plus 1 Egg Move of your choice - up to the cap of 6. Move Tutor moves, TM/TR/HM moves, and the rest will need to be obtained elsewhere in game. :D (added this to the game stuff above. Good catch, thanks!)

Okay.  I will need to modify my litwick!

[Mr L]

Couple of quick questions while I think about what I might want to play.

1: How NSFW is this game set to be? (if you said, my apologies for missing it)

2: Would it be possible to play as a Psychic? I had a character built awhile ago that was a Psychic human who was just discovering their powers, alongside their baby psychic pokemon. I don't imagine they'd get to Sabrina levels of power, but at least minor Telekinesis and Telepathy with their pokemon at a base.

[Aethyrium]

1: How NSFW is this game set to be? (if you said, my apologies for missing it)

In so much as this is a game on Elliquiy it will certainly be present. Though I suspect it will largely be between characters. There'll be space for characters to interact in this way should they choose. However, I wouldn't expect to get bound up by Definite-Not-Adult-Team-Rocket's Ekans and taken advantage of by Mistress Jesse. (But now that I say that outloud...)

Point is, will exist, and since this is an adult version of the world, I will definitely probably incorporate some elements in the game somewhere. However it isn't at all the focus of the game, and will be largely referred to as tertiary.

2: Would it be possible to play as a Psychic? I had a character built awhile ago that was a Psychic human who was just discovering their powers, alongside their baby psychic pokemon. I don't imagine they'd get to Sabrina levels of power, but at least minor Telekinesis and Telepathy with their pokemon at a base.

Hrmmm... My instict is to say no. Psychic's in the Pokemon world are meant to be rare. If game numbers are to be accounted for, it's something absurdly small like 1.2% of battle able individuals (with minor fluctuation depending on the game in question). And barely referenced in material outside that. But beyond all of that, I think the primary issue I feel is that... It, too, isn't the focus of the game. This is the sort of detail that feels like it's covering for a lack of something else in a character - like a D&D character that needs to be an exotic race to be interesting.

All of my blathering aside... I would be willing to entertain the notion, and see a character presented that was this. However, there would be a steep expectation that this element needs to add in someway to the character that absolutely couldn't be conveyed in another way - it needs to add something real and deep that is worth exploring, it can't just be a tack on additive. Plus the reality that such powers will, ultimately, be relatively minor, and not substantial enough to impact gameplay in overly influencing ways. (We won't be levitating ourselves up cliff faces to overcome obstacles, compelling villains to change their ways, or even reading the thoughts of enemy trainers).

TL;DR - No. Unless you're willing to put in the work to try and convince me it's a meaningful addition, and feel you can portray it in a way that is flavorful without being overtly influential - in which case, maybe.

[Pink Professional]

I'll put a flag of interest down. I'll throw you some questions in a bit, would you prefer them to be public or Pm'd?

[Aethyrium]

Public is generally better, if only because it can answer other people's potential questions at all. However if you're more comfortable with private, my inbox is always open. :)